https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/7d1389041a5dc0ec57e62f26fd93a58f.PDF 8e7658360cb54373e3c98b0eb477ca66 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS 4^ LOG AWAttDtO riKff Piazt 9 OEITERAt EDITOKIAL EXCELLENCE • IMW • INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OP AMERICA • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT * AFL-CIO f Sll SCHOLARSHIPS College Awards Worth $20 000 -Story On Page 3 •m -'^1 Ml m f • Cfe#Ar 32,000-ton supertanker Cities Services Miami stand ready for her May 23 launching, at the Sparrows Point, Md., JiOtnS ftCr dlSf Cr• shipyard of the Bethlehem Steel Company. The ship is the second supertanker to be launched by the SlU-contracted company this year. She's expected to be ready for service in September. Inset: Workmen, dwarfed^by the ship's giant propeller, grease the ways. Her sister ship, SS Cities Service Baltimore, launched in March, will take an SIU crew in mid-July. A third supertanker is under construction. All three snips will be used in coastwise service and can carry a capacity load of 271,000 barrels. Ships feature individual foc'sles for crewmembers. -'•1 4 1 �SEAFARERS ,Fa*« Tw« LOG New Sill Great Lakes Queen Goes into Service .|une t> 19511 Supreme Court Test On Sea Law Rights WASHINGTON—An important ruling on shipowner re­ sponsibility for the safety of crewmembers under the Jones Act is expected to be forthcoming from the United States Supreme Court. The Right ^ Court has agreed to review a $17,500 but the company wen re­ lower court decision denying versal of the verdict in the Court Manned by a crew of SlU Great Lakes District Seafarers, the SS Aquarama begins her shake­ down cruise at Muskegon, Michigan. The new 10,000-ton ship is 520 feet long and has room for 2,400 day passengers and 200 autos. Her owners, the Michigan & Ohio Navigation Com­ pany will use her throughout the Lakes area in cruise service. benefits to a seaman because he used an Improper tool when no other suitable one was i^vailable. At stake in the decision is a sea­ man's right to damages where the operator has not supplied wellmaintained gear and tools capable of functioning in a given assign­ ment without endangering the sea­ man. It would affect the many cases of shipboard injury in the course of use of ship's tools and equipment, particularly when a makeshift device has - to be used because nothing else is Suitable. The case arose on afMoore-McCormack vessel when a baker had been instructed to scoop out ice cream for mealtime service. He had an ice cream scoop but the dessert was frozen too hard. To loosen it up he had to chop at it with a knife in the course of which he suffered injuiy. He sued the company under the Jones Act and won a verdict in a jury trial and a cash award of Runaways Force Ship Breakouts Go's Seek 116 Ships Runaways Gouging US, Officiai &y$ From Lay-Up Fleet WASHINGTON—A very large^ breakout of US ships from the reserve fleet seems in the offing as the Maritime Admin­ istration has already been deluged with requests for charters on'^ 116 reserve ships. The re-'*quested number of ships for operation under GAA charter. would amount to more than The ships are needed in conjunc­ a 10 percent boost in American- tion with "Operation Blue Jay," the supply run to northern Arctic flagships in operation. Leading off the parade are the bases. Several of the Victorys are Military Sea Transportation Serv­ already in operation. ice and the International Coopera­ The International Cooperation tion Administration requesting 65 Administration has requested an­ ships between them. The remain­ other 30 Victorys to be bareboating ships are being sought by nine chartered to private operators. private operators, most of them for These vessels would handle mili­ the coal and tramp, operations. tary and economic aid cargoes. Not included in this listing are the Among the nine operators re­ 20 T-2 tankers being sought by questing tonnage is Captain N. Pan Atlantic via Congressional Nicolson, former president of the legislation. Waterman Steamship Company. The breakout is seen as a direct Nicolson is planning establishment result of the shortage of shipping of a new company and. is asking which came about when the Mari­ for bareboat charters on five Vic­ time Administration permitted the torys and five Libertys for use in transfer foreign of about 100 the tramp trade. American-flag tramp Libertys. USTramp ship operators have been flag shipping rates have soared opposing the breakout up. until since then and pressure for avail­ now, but it became obvious, with able space is great. more than half the former US Victorys, C-ls And Tankers tramp fleet running foreign, that The MSTS request calls for 15 it would be necessary to get addi­ Victorys, 10 C-ls and 10 tankers tional ships out of the reserve. ^ E A »=• A PORT O' CALL WASHINGTON—SIU predictions that wholesale transfers of US tramps to runaway flags would put a shipping squeeze on the US are being borne out. Both Government spokes­ men and private operators are • blaming, the transfers for the cal of the transfers. If US ship­ current runaway ship charter ping is inadequate today, he said, of Appeals. The seaman's attorney is now seeking to establish that the ship­ owner was negligent because he failed to provide "a necessary sim­ ple tool" leaving the seaman with the alternative of using, a hazard­ ous tool instead. The company is arguing that it could not possibly foresee that a tool other than an ice cream scoop might be required and that the seaman would use another, hazard­ ous tool instead. Consequently the company claims it was not neigligent and not responsible. iTF Wins Strike For Greek Crew A two day picketline in New York by the Intemaitional Transportworkers Federatioii successfully settled a strike of Greek seamen against the cruise ship Olympia. A new agreement was signed by the ITF on behalf of the crew providing for a 10 per­ cent- increase retroactive to the start of the walkout. The crewmen are members of the ITF-affiliated Pan Hellenic Federation. The Olympia had been struck originally in Pii-aeus, Greece, on May 24. The operator recruited strikebreakers in Greece, and Italy to fill out the. crew and sailed for New Ydrk. When membters of the ITF picketed the ship on behalf of the crew, longshoremen on Pier 88 North River, respected llio lines, effectively tying up the vessel. The settlement negotiated by Willie Dorchain of the New York ITF office provides for rehiring all the strikers who left the ship in Pireaus. The operators will also make contributions to the interna­ tional welfare fund. rates and profiteering at the ex­ it is a product of the "rash of for­ pense of the US. eign transfers" which halved the US tramp fleet, MA Stampeded "If the tramp owners," he added, At the time of the transfers back "deplore the conditions which in 1954, the SIU had accused the force American ovvners- to seek Maritime Administration of allow­ Government charters at this time, ing itself to be stampeded by a let them be reminded of the role ,temporary slowdown in shipping. they played in bringing pressure The Union-warned that the time to bear to permit a'large number would come when the US would of transfers foreign effected in find itself short of US-flag tramp 1954." shipping, and that the runaway operators (most of whom operate under both US and runaway flags) would have themselves a feast ac­ cordingly. Flag transfers have cost US seamen 12,000 jobs and the US Merchant Marine 298 ships since 1952. The SIU prediction was upheld by Colonel Arthur G'. Syran, Direc­ WASHINGTON—More than 8,000 guests, including Presi­ tor of Transportation of the Inter­ dent Dwight D. Eisenhower, participated in ceremonies at this national Cooperation Administra­ week's formal opening of the AFL-CIO's new Washington tion, who testified in favor of ap­ plications by a US-flag operator headquarters. The new build-4for breakout of Government ing is in the heart of Wash­ new home for the AFL, but be­ Libertys. Colonel Syran, who is ington at 815 16th Street, came AFL-CIO headquarters as in charge of foreign aid shipments, across the park from the White a result of the merger of the labor said that foreign tramps have been House. movement. profiteering," charging rates up With the-completion of the dedi­ In his remarks at the dedication, to 2Vit times of normal. ICA has the President praised the past cation ceremonies, the AFL-CIO' been forced to pay these rates to achievements of 'the labor move­ executive council started a series move urgent cargoes. These ships ment and urged the newly- of meetings on a number of issues normally pay wage scales of $100 merged organization to live up to facing the merged organization. a month or less. its new opportunities and its re­ Only One Bad Year sponsibilities to the membership. He said that the US tramps had AFL-CIO president Meany, in a Vol. XVilf. No. 12 it "mighty good" from 1947-to 1952 brief address, said that the new Jsnc 8. 1956 PAOt HALL, secretary-Treasurer or mid-1953 and again from the building was dedicated to the per­ HEBIEFT BRAND, Editor; RAY DENISON, summer of 1954 to the present petuation of the Constitution and Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art, time. This he said, amounted to the Bill of Rights, the preserva­ Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, six years of feast and one year of tion of peace and the development Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area famine. It was during the one bad of opportunity and human Representative. year that the tramp operators sold progress. the MA on flag transfers as the After the ceremonies, most of Published biweekly at tne headquarters only way out. the guests including the President of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic & Gulf Oiitrlct, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ralph B. Dewey, vice-president took the opportunity to tour the Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaClnth of the Pacific American Steamship eight story structure. It was be-^ *•6600. Entered as second class matter the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under Association, also w^ highly cnti-| gun in April, 1955, originally as a at the .Act of Aug. 2.4, 1913, .,i , (.,i , v Open New AFL-CiO Hq; Ike Lauds Union Gains SEAFARERS LOG - -12/6 E.BAOiMXE gftcafcCP/w ®AL-j//viocip �iViine i, 19S8 SEAFARERS Collects Record SlU Vacation $ SlU Scholarships Worth $6,000 Each Awarded To Five Four Seafarers and th^ daughter of a Seafarer have been selected by a board of university administrators as winners of the 1956 Seafarers scholarship awards. Each will receive a $6,000 Andrew Furuseth Memorial Scholarship to cover four years of college or university training in the field of ther choice. The awards in the name of the founder of American maritime unions are among the most valu­ able in the nation. Jr., of Atlanta, Georgia. upper-third of the high school This year's winners, se­ Virgin, The award of five scholarships graduating class. lected on the basis of their this year was made on the basis of The five winners of this year's a new ruling by the trustees of the awards have varied fields of inter­ Seafarers Welfare Plan, setting est. Butenkoff, who is 24, has been aside a fifth scholarship annually a Seafarer since 1949, coming in through the Cities Service drive Future issues of the SEAFAR­ where he served as organizer. He ERS LOG will carry stories on intends to specialize in marine Two fellow Seafarers look appreciatively at record SlU each of the five winners of this electronics and is now attending vacation check held by Phil Sarkus, AB (center), for an IByear's Andrew Furuseth scholar­ the Newark College of Engineering. month stint aboard the dredge Sandcaptain in Venezuela. O'Neil has been sailing since back ship awards. Sarkus collected $287.63 before deductions, including vaca­ in 1943 and will make sociology his tion time under the old $176 rate and the present $244 vaca­ field. He is 31 years old. for a Seafarer. This reserved tion rate. Looking on are Bill Rogers, FOW (left), and L. J. Sperling, who is also 31, has been award goes to the highest ranking attending Long Beach City College, Pickett, pumpman. Seafarer-candidate who is left over studying economics, with a view after the first four winners are toward entering law school. He named. has been an SIU member since As it turned out. Seafarers large­ 1947. ly outclassed the field in this year's Laws, who is 30, holds all en­ competition with three of the first gine department ratings and sails four spots going to SIU men. as chief electrician. He has been Fifteen Now In School sailing since World War II and With this year's awards a total will study electrical engineering of eight Seafarers will be among or electronics. He was one of two A specific program for establishment of SlU-employer medical centers in major ports is in the 15 scholarship winners attend­ the offing. A Union-employer subcommittee has been studying the operations of various ing school this fall. One other alternates last year. Virgin is 19 years old and health centers and is expected to make recommendations shortly on instituting the program. Seafarer has already completed his is Miss currently in her fresliman year course of study. The latest in the series oft^ at the University of Georgia. She The board of university admin­ will go on to English teaching after istrators who selected the winners her graduation. The Union committee mem­ again reported steady improvement bers are Paul Hall, Joe Algina and The four-member board of ad­ in qualifications as compared to ministrators which selected -the Claude Simmons. previous years. winners consisted of Miss Edna The Seafarers medical centers Commenting on the awards, Newby, director of admissions. are part ' of the industry-wide SIU secretary-treasurer Paul Hall New Jersey College for Women, health and safety program nego­ declared; "I would like to give who served as chairlady of the tiated by the Union last Novem­ my personal eongratulalions to the group; F. D. Wilkinson, registrar, Crewmembers of the SlU-manned tanker Chiwawa had a ber. Since November 15, the op­ winners of this year's scholarships Howard University; Elwood C. brush with disaster last month when fire broke out in an erators have been contributing and wish them every good fortune five cents per man per day toward engine department foc'sle in the early morning hours. How­ in their studies. There is no Kastner, registrar, New York Uni­ versity and Bernard Ireland, as­ the new program, to accumulate a ever, Seafarer Frank Reid requestion now that among our mem­ sufficient reserve to get it under­ ported, quick fire-fighting ac­ spread to the passageway making bers and their children we have sistant director of admissions. Co­ lumbia College, Columbia Univer­ way, tion by the entire gang aboard this approach impossible. some outstanding students who sity. As originally contemplated, the brought the flames under control "A crewmember discovered that deserve the help we can give them. health center plan calls for estab­ with minor damage. "I would like to urge ,all Seafar­ the portholes could be reached lishment of fully-staffed and from the deck by men hanging ers interested in attending college, 4:30 In Morning equipped centers in the ports of over the side with a hose. So it and the children of Seafarers who The Chiwawa, a' Cities Service was in this manner that the fire can qualify, not to hesitate but to New York, Baltimore, New Ortanker, was enroute to Lake was reduced in intensity enough come forward now and apply for Charles in ballast after discharg­ for men in the passageway to the 1957 awards." The SIU's health and safety ing at Jacksonville, Florida, at the No Restrictions On Students program is designed to guaran­ time of the fire. It was 4:30 AM resume the fight from that quarter Under the SIU scholarship plan, and quickly extinguish the fire." tee full protection to men who when flames suddenly erupted in Reid, who is ship's reporter on the $6,000 award to each individual have been sailing with the SlU. the 12 to 4 engine department tl^e Chiwawa, concludes the officers places no limitation on the field of The major aim of the program quarters. and men were convinced that the study or the school which a student is preventive in nature. No man The first alarm," Reid wrote, alert response by the crew pre­ may attend as long as it is a recog­ need fear that it will be used "came by word of mouth from a vented another maritime disaster. nized institution. The Salifica­ to eliminate him from the in­ wiper who notified the bridge." One crewmember received only tions of the scholarships call for Arrangements are now be­ dustry. On the contrary, the program will protect Seafarers It was followed in several minutes slight burns, while the foc'sle was three years' sea time pn the part ing made by the Seafarers of a Seafarer or the Seafarer-father against arbitrary action by any by a general alarm, but the crew a total loss, including all personal of an applicant and rank in the Welfare Plan to set up the was already breaking out the hoses gear. motion picture program in all US Government agency in maritime. by this time. Public Health Service hospitals. The trustees of the Plan voted the Immediate Action leans and Mobile, for the purpose Union-sponsored benefit at their "Crewmembers"who heard the of preventing and detecting ail­ last meeting in May. Showings ments in Seafarers.- In addition, shout of 'fire' rushed to the scene have already been held at some and immediately began laying hose the centers would offer a standard­ hospitals. ized pre-shipping physical to Sea­ from the nearest usable fire sta­ The movies will be shown on tion." There was a station cioser farers in contrast to the wide varia­ the average of twice a month in tions now existing from company by, but it was too close to the all PHS hospitals on the Atlantic. Amended copies of the shipping rules governing the proce­ flames. "By the time another to company. Gulf and Pacific Coasts as well as The basic purpose of the pro­ length of hose was added to the dures under which Seafarers obtain jobs through the SIU the marine wards of Philadelphia usable station, the flames had hiring halls are being distributed with this issue of the SEA­ and Tampa city hospitals. All gram is preventive in nature so FARERS LOG. The full texfi as to keep Seafarers fit at all times movies shown will be first-run pro­ and detect ailments before they of the rules as they now stand involve—for the most part—clari­ ductions. become too advanced. appears on the back page of fications of situations which were The schedule calls for the not specifically provided for in the movies to be shown at USPHS hos­ For example, a likely feature of this issue. 1955 draft. The changes were pitals in the following cities: the new health centers will be a Since the shipping rules were Regular membership meet­ made in accordance with Section Boston, New York (Manhattan routine chest X-ray as part of the last re-written in negotiations with ings in SIU headquarters and 11 of the rules which permit Beach and Staten Island), Phila­ regular physical examination. Ex­ the operators in March, 1955, there at all branches are held every perience in other centers has have been some minor modifica­ amendments at any time in the delphia (Jefferson Memorial Hos­ second Wednesday night at shown that these are invaluable in tions and clarifications of the docu­ life of the contract. pital), Baltimore, Norfolk, Savan­ 7 PM. The schedule for the detecting a great many illnesses in ment. These have been worked The rules cover the seniority nah, Tampa (Municipal Hospital), next few meetings Is as follows: their early stages that otherwi^ out between the Union negotiating rights of Seafarers and shipping New Orleans, Galveston, San Fran­ June 13, June 27 and July 11. would go unnoticed until too late. cisco, and Seattle. committee and the operators and procedure through SIU halls. past school records and their performance on the standard college entrance examination tests, are the following: - Seafarer George Butenkoff, AB, Jersey City, NJ; Seafarer Jeremiah O'Neil, AB, Providence RI; Seafarer Herman Sperling, AB Long Beach, Calif.; Seafarer Earl Laws, chief electrician, Emporia, Kansas; and Miss Anne Virgin, daughter of Seafarer Claude A. Meetings Near A Program For SlU Medical Centers "' Chiwawa Crew Quickly Douses Shipboard Fire SIU Movie Aid To PHS Underway MinorChanges Made In Shipping Hules Meeting Night Every 2 Weeks I �Pace Fonr SEAFARERS LOG June S. 1954 us Reveals Ambitious Ship Replacement Plans WASHINGTON—The future plans of American subsidized and unsubsidized operators fc new shipbuilding have been revealed to the House Merchant Marine Committee by Mari­ time Administrator Clarence•<' ^ Port G. Morse. At tlie same meet­ among the Dfariners and C-types T, . Boston ings, a spokesman for private to show that a st-ndardized, mass- New York May 16 Through May 29 Reglsfered Deck .• SAN FR.\NCISCO—A slight de­ cline in shipping hasn't altered the job picture here too much, with good shipping still the order of the day. The drop was barely noticed, SIU Port Agent Leon Johnson in­ dicated, since a good sprinkling of Jobs was still available. Registra­ tion also rose slightly, in anticipa­ tion of more good shipping in the area. Johnson said the future "looks good" and that all departments are sharing in the prosperity. No Major Beefs Two payoffs and sign-ons plus six in-transit vessels were listed for the period, all of them clean and with no major beefs. The Hur­ ricane and the Choctaw, both for Waterman, were the payoff-sign-on ships. On the in-transit roster were the Longview Victory (Victory Car­ riers); Lawrence Victory (Missis­ sippi); Maiden Creek, Fairport (Waterman); Yorkmar (Calmar) and Ocean Eva (Ocean Trans). • SIU, A&G District BALTI"\IORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Earl Slicppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 . 276 State St Richmond 2-U140 BOS'lON James Sheehan Agent 4202 Canal St HOUSTON Capital 7-6558 C Tannehill. Acting Agent 1419 Ryan St HEmlock 6-5744 LAKE CHARLES. t,a Leroy Clarke, Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St HEmlock 2-1754 Cal Tanner. Agent NEW ORLEANS . . 523 Bienville St Lindse.v Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 075 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NOKEOLK Ben Recs, Agent ..127 129 Bank St MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA S Cardullo Agent 337 Market St. Market 7-1635 PUEUTA de TIERRA PR Sal Colls, Agent Pelayo 51—La f Phone 2-5996 8AN FRANCISCO . 450 Harrison St Leon Johnson, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Uarty BreithoS, West Coast Representative SAVANNAH . 2 Abercom St E B. McAuiey, Acting Agent Adams 3-17S8 SEATTLE Jeff Gillette, Agent 2505 1st Ave. EUiott 4334 TAMPA 1S09-11111 N. Franklin SL Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 A B 7 24 3 34 6 6 0 2 12 10 17 4 8 10 . £iig. A ®"B«- Stew. .. stew. •A B Total A Total Total B Res. 17 39 67 290 13 53 80 222 15 30 13 — 26 3 17 19 72 41 ' 173 31 63 47 94 12 31 33 105 24 42 ! Tol.ll Total B Reg. •415 1257 7 8 5 22 3 78 22 54 21 223 produced ship has never been Philadelphia 8 5 14 5 40 an actuality. Baltimore 55 29 36 17 142 Freedom And Clipper Norfolk 6 6 5 3 15 The two proioiype ships the MA is Savannah 5 2 3 5 13 seeking authority for are the Free­ Tampa 6 1 5 2 14 dom tj'pe to replace the Liberty, Mobile 19 8 18 9 53 35 10 and the Clipper type as a substi­ New Orleans 50 19 132 Lake Charles 14 . 14 5 7 32 tute for the C-2. The former would Houston 15 13 18 17 47 be a le-knottT of 8,770 deadweight Wilmington 6 4 2 4 19 tons while the latter would be San Francisco 26 16 20 9 72 an 18-knot, 10,900-deadweight-ton- Seattle 4 6 3 8 ship. Morse also asked authority Deck Deck Enit. E«. Stew. Stew. - Total A B A to go ahead with conversion of an­ Total 321'^ 143° 285 143 236 129 842 other Liberly ship to a gas turbine power plant. Among shipbuilding plans of the Port Deck Deck Deck Eng. l^g. sn^. Stew. stew; Stew. Total Toiai Total A B C g,... c A various companies, Morse listed Boston A B c SbiP. 4 2 0 2 2 ^ 1 3 0 0 9 4 1 14 the following: 76 28 16 59 19 29 60 19 13 195 66 58 319 Mis-siesippi Steamship Company 12 2 3 9 6 5 6 5 4 27 13 12 52 has a 14-ship replacement program 33 29 22 25 21 24 23 12 16 81 62 62 205 5 in mind, with two ships to be con­ Norfolk . 3 4 7 5 7 1 2 6 13 10 17 40 7 5 1 5 3 3 0 tracted for at the end of the year. Savannah 3 2 15 11 3 29 Tampa 1 3 0 5 2 1 5 1 1 11 6 2 19 Seas Shipping, the Robin Line, 10 2 5 5 4 1 12 4 1 27 10 7 44 has a 12-ship program in negotia­ 36 15 7 19 11 16 46 18 13 101 44 36 181 tion, with first construction to 811 0 8 11 4 4 7 1 20 29 5 54 start by the fall of 1957. 18 10 7 13 10 2 7 7 2 38 27 11 76 1 5 0 4 1 1 Pan-Atlantic expects to finish Wilmington 1 3 0 6 9 1 16 San Francis 21 15 1 12 13 2 13 7 2 off contracts for its seven roll-on, 47 34 5 86 Seattle .... 9 5 1 6 2 6 3 5 2 - 14 16 9 roll-off ships sometime next month 39 Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total with construction to "begin shortly. A B C B A B C A B Ship. C 241 135 67 176 113 99 187 93 Carras has one supertanker 63 604 341 ' ^229 1174 pending, the contract having been The steady upward climb of SIU shipping over the past signed in April under the trade-in few months slipped during the past period, with a total of program. 1,174 dispatched to jobs. The number of men registered was Other pending plans include negotiations with Arnold Bern­ 1,257. Registration had been 4 stein Line for conversion of a railing behind shipping for' Moving down the coast, Boston, Mariner for ti-ansatlantic passenger several weeks previously. New York, Norfolk, jSavannah and service; construction of six super­ Although the decline was spread Seattle all showed slight shipping tankers, one of 45Ji00 tons by the among eight A&G District ports gains, while Houston stayed the Niarchos shipping interests and a and none of the five others which same as before and continued to monster 100,000-ton tanker plan reported shipping increases showed be active. put forth by the Onassis US-flag any spectacular gains, job activity Philadelphia, Tampa, Baltimore, subsidiaries. overall was still considered good Mobile, New Orleans, Lake Charles, for this time of year. Wilmington and San Francisco all BALTIMORE — Settlement Notable among the statistics was declined to varying degrees. The of some long-pending overtime the class C shipping figure of 229 dip was slight for Baltimore, which disputes between the SIU and men dispatched. It represented still remained over the 200-job the Or.e and Calmar Steamship virtually. 20 percent of the job mark, while New Orleans fell off a Companies lias cleared the way for Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD total, a recox'd high for this group, bit more. San Francisco was still Seafarers to collect the outstand­ and indicated that class A and good although down from previous ing overtime Involved. to any Union hall. No Union hall can accept delivery of any class B men are content to trust highs, and Mobile slumped again. Earl Sheppard, Union port agent baggage where express charges their luck and pick their spots out The shortage of ratings was here, said the rulings on the dis­ have not been prepaid. of the job opportunities available. most evident in the engine depart­ puted items will benefit all Calmar As the class C total rose, the ment, where class C shipped 99 and Ore Line crews whenever sim­ Men who send baggage COD class A shipping figure correspond­ men and almost equalled class B ilar beefs come up in the future. to Union halls face the pros­ ingly dipped to 51 percent, a new shipping in the process. Among the items settled in favor pect of having to go to a lot low. Class B shipping • remained of trouble and red tape with The following is the forecast of SIU erewmembers were beefs the same as the last period, at 29 port by port: involving callbacks, penalty break­ the Railway Express Co. percent of the total. BOSTON: Uncertain as usual... fast hours for the 4-8 watch, look­ NEW YORK: Good; short on ABs, outs breaking cement in anchor rated black gang . PHILADEL­ pipes and disputes concerning PHIA: Fair . . . BALTIMORE: jurisdiction over pumproom and Good . . , NORFOLK: Getting fanroom spaces. No breakdown is available on busier . , . SAVANNAH: Fair; reg­ the amounts of overtime payable, istration low ... TAMPA: Slow . . . MOBILE: Should rise again but all men with previous claims WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St . . . NEW ORLEANS: Good; regis­ on these items are advised they Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 Ontario Phone: 5591 tration falling off . . . LAKE can now collect on them from the HEADUUARI'ERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E companies. EMpire 4-571f CHARLES: Busy . . . HOUSTON: SECRETARY TREASURER Shipping Still Good Paul Hall Good . . . WILMINGTON: Slow... VICTORIA EC 617% Cormorant St. Empire 4531 SAN FRANCISCO: Good ... SE­ ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS Sheppard also said shipping was J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint VANCOUVER, EC 298 Main St ATTLE: Fair. still very good and kept all hands J, Volpian, Eng. W Hail, Joint Pacific 3468 E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews, Joint busy during the past two weeks. SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St, He expressed optimism that the Phong 6346 SUP same bright outlook would con­ BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 tinue for the future, and urged HONOIULO 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 THOROLD, Ontario 62 St. Davids St Seafarers with class A and class B CAnal 7-3202 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. seniority to take advantage of the YOUH CApital -3-4336 QUEBEC 85 St. Pierre St BfivJEWrsf job opportunities whilie they are Quebec Phone: 3-1569 RICHMOND, CALIF 510 .Macdonald Ave available. ibMPtVUflES, BEacon 2-0925 SAINT JOHN 85 Germain St NB Phone; 2-5232 He noted that class C shipping miBfrfs? SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St ^ Douglas 2-8363 during the past two weeks set a ibUR SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Great Lakes District record for the port, with 62 class Main U290 C men dispatched in all three de­ ALPENA.,i 1219 N. Second Ave. WILMING'TON 505 Marine Ave. Phone: 713-J partments. Terminal 4-3131 In all, 15 ships paid off, 6 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave., Brooklyn Phone: Cleveland 7391 HYacinth 9-6165 signed on and 24 stopped off In CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE transit during the period. All beefs Phone: Main 1-0147 Canadian District were squared away to the satis-, HALIFAX. N.S 128'A HoUls St. DETROIT 1038 3rd St. faction of the men concemed. Phone; 3-8911 Headquarten Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Business among the Various £y(FAAt>SZ> MONTREAL §24 St. James St. Wert DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Union-operated facilities in the hall PLateau 6161 Phone: Randolph 3-4110 PlM-ATAttiSiU44AUI J. is still brisk. Sheppard urged SeaFORT WILLIAM 130 Simpson St. SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 B. B3nd St Ontario Phone: 3-3221 Phono: Essex 5-3414. I farera to make full use of them. ship operacors disagreed wich MA's plans for building two prototype ships which would form the nu­ cleus of a new ship program. The spokesman, Louis Pate of the SlU-contracted Seas Shipping Company, said prototype ships niiglit have vaiue from the defense angle but were not too useful for specific commercial trade routes. Different routes have different re­ quirements, he argued, with the result that each operator tends to need his own design. Pate pointed out that in the past shipowners have had,to modify socalled standardized ships consid­ erably to be commercially useful. He pointed to the wide variations SF Expects Job Boom To Continue 9 91 18 51 4 5 3 18 47 13 14 11 26 11 Deck Ore, Calmar Men To Get Disputed OT Don't Send Your Baggage COD VoYoukfiov^ •i'j J fr * �June S. l»5ff SEAFARERS Question: Do you think today's seamen are as good Union mem­ bers as the old-timers who fought for conditions of today? Steve J. Poole, AB: The seamen Mike Dlkun, oiler: I don't think •0 because today people are today are good Union men, and as a matter of fact brought up under I would say we different condi­ don't have as tions and don't many foul-ups on know what hard ships today as times were. Con­ theri used to be. sequently they Aher sailing for do not have any a while most idea of what the every man real­ oldtimers put up izes how impor­ with. As a result tant the Unfbn is the Union does and what the Union means to them. not mean as much to them. a. Michael Jarel, FOW: You can hardly make the comparison. Given the same condi­ tions the oldtim­ ers faced, today's members would react the same way. We have to thank the oldtim­ ers for what we have today, but if we had to do it over again, to­ day's members could do the job. 1« 4" Orlando H. Lopez, AB: We have to give a lot of credit to the men who started the Union. They knew the impor­ tance of being united which the new men don't realize as much. It would be a good idea if new­ comers would get familiar with the preamble of the Union constitution. X Don Keddy, electrician: Sure to­ day's seamen are as good. They're all fighting for the same thing, just asT the oldtimers were. From what I see on the average ship the men are serious about liv­ ing up to Union standards and enforcing Union conditions and the contract. » Louis Guellnltz, ch. steward: The men today are as good Union men as the early membership was, but of course they don't have to face the condi­ tions that existed in those days. The job of the present member­ ship is to con­ tinue to preserve the Union and Union conditions. First Maritime Strike 70 Yrs Ago This Month Paee fir* LOG New York Shipping's Hot; Future Outlook Is Nosy NE\y YORK—Shipping at headquarters continued to climb last^week, sparked by a showballing cargo boom that shows no sign of letting up. Job activity rose again to the highest level since mid-December. •*• Rated black gang men and Two Apples Of Seafarers' Eyes ABs who took the reports of good shipping at their word and came here from the outports were able to ship out immediately, said Claude Simmons, SIU assist­ ant-secretary-treasurer. "Any others who are finding it tough to land a ship in some other iPort are also advised to come on up here. They wont have to linger around for very long," he com­ mented. High Point To Norfolk Simmons said the bright outlook will probably hold for quite a while, even though the High Point Victory crewed up in Norfolk in­ stead of in New York, as expected. A number of ships are stili due in for payoff from long runs and, with cargo space so tight, wiil likely go right out again. All of the ships arriving here have been in good shape, he said, except for one with a first assistant engineer who was throwing his weight around and trying to bull­ doze the crew. He quickly learned the error of his ways, however. "When the en­ tire engine department gave 24 hours' notice that it intended to pay off rather than sail with this character," Simmons pointed out, "the company saw fit to get a new first assistant instead. Now maybe this guy will understand that he is not in Madison Square Garden when he turns to down in the en­ gine room." All told, a total of 49 ships were serviced by SIU port officials dur­ ing the past two-week period. This included 27 payoffs, 6 sign-ons on foreign articles and 16 in-transit vessels. Above is Ross F. Lyie, Jr., 13-month old son of Sea­ farer Ross F. LyIe, Lake Charles, with his mother. At left is Gloria Faye Bar­ bour, newly-arrived daugh­ ter of Norwood and Dor­ othy Barbour. Both families received $200 maternity benefit plus $25 bond from Union. 'Give Us Customs Break,' Crew Asks Sunday, June 3, marked the 70th anniversary of the first formal strike ever conducted by a US seamen's union. The strike ended in disaster four months later, like so many of the A long-felt grievance of-US seamen was expressed by the crew of the 88 Del Valle in early attempts to fight the-*' a letter to the United States Senate urging legislation to give seamen the right to bring shipowner. maritime law. in a limited amount of 'duty-free souvenirs. The crew proposed a sliding scale of allow­ The West Coast strike began Four days later the shipowners ance based on time spent on-* as a dispute between the Firemen's moved to crush the unions by $10 for gifts or personal use, plus duty they must pay upon return Union and Oceanic Steamship forming the Shipowners Associa­ foreign articles. a small quantity of tobacco prod­ to the United States . . . Under the existing Govern­ Company in a dispute over com­ tion of the Pacific Coast. The oper­ pany efforts to reduce manning scales. The Firemen appealed for help with the result that a general strike was called against the com­ pany and seamen all along the Coast quit their jobs, forfeiting their wages under the existing Co. Plans Two Ship Transfer VI WASHINGTON — Another US shipping operator is planning to transfer two ships foreign to build one bulkcarrier under the Ameri­ can-flag. The SlU-contracted Metro Pe­ troleum Shipping Company has asked the Maritime Administration for right to transfer to"the run­ away flag of Panama the Liberty ships Atlantic Water and Gulfwater. In turn, the company would convert the T-2 tanker Sweetwater Into an ore carrier at a cost of $3,700,000. Means More Breakouts The application for transfer comes at a time when the US is hard-pressed to find sufficient American-flag ships to carry both Government and private cargoes, with the result being that further breakouts from the' reserve fieet are likely. ators set up a hiring hali of their own and issued what they called "grade books," which were nothing more or less than the Copeland fink books of a later date. The grade books were simply continu­ ous discharge books. Nobody who had a union card could get a grade book. Scabs Recruited The result of this union-busting move was that seamen had to sur­ render their union cards to get a job on any other vessels. The union retaliated by issuing dupli­ cate, cards to its members. Never­ theless, the shipowners recruited large numbers of non-union men, including deserters and men who had never sailed. The original • Oceanic strike in­ volved about 100 men, but the ship­ owners drive against the entire membership forced the calling of^ an industry-wide strike on August 25. The 3,000 seamen on strike held out for five weeks, but in the words of .one observer, the union was "starved into submission" and the strike failed. Out of that experience, the Coast Seamen's Union, forerunner of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, em­ barked on a new strategy. That was to get legislation to ease the desertion rules and other laws which deprived seamen of their rights, and to job action individual ships to improve conditions. ment regulations, passengers are permitted to enter the country with up to $500 of personal pur­ chases duty free. But merchant seamen on privately-owned ships are restricted to purchases up to Bosun's in Saddle Bosun L. Collins of . the Pennmar tries out the sad­ dle just to see how it feels when skipper "Windy" Gayle rides the crew. ucts and one bottle of liquor. The only exception to this ruling is if the Seafarer leaves the vessel with­ out intention of ever reshipping to foreign ports, in which case the $500 applies. Law Is Restrictive Another provision, applying only to Government-owned ships, allows the $500 figure if the seaman is out of the country for 140 days or more. In certain limited instances crewmembers on MSTS or GAA ships can take advantage of this, but the occurrences are rare. In their protest—addressed to Senator Russell Long of Louisiana and signed by the skipper and all officers as well as unlicensed crewmembers—the Del Valle men pointed out that "many a seaman has made a purchase abroad and paid the customs duty upon his return, only to later discover that he could have purchased the same article in the US at a lower price yverall . . . Ask Equal Rights. "If we were permitted a duty-free allowance, it would encourage more dollar spending on our part in countries, many of which aren-eceiving various forms of American aid for which we, along with the other taxpayers, must pay ... At present most men curb their desire to buy anything abroad due to the unknown additional amount in "We believe we are not getting a fair deal and strongly urge that something be done about it. W* are asking for nothing unreason­ able by requesting a stipulated duty-free allowance like any other returning resident. It is suggested that we be permitted a set sum per day for the time spent on foreign articles . . ." In addition to all the officers, the purser and radio operator, the letter was signed by Harold T. Brown, sliip's delegate; Peter Hume, deck delegate; Charles Murray, engine delegate; Harold J. Henny, steward delegate; Ramon Irizarry, ehief steward. ai;d L. S. Johns, bosun, representing the un­ licensed crew. Ride Union Cabs In Savannah The only unionized ta.\icab company in Savannah is the Garden City Cab Company, also known as the Checker Cab Company, whose telephone is 5133, 5134. Yellow Cab is still non-union and is resisting organization. The port of Savannah mem­ bership aided in the organizing of the Garden City company, and the membership is on rec­ ord to patronize only this com­ pany. �Mobile Gets $ For Ship Channel Job Orouper Draws Crowd I •i- &> I7i-l air:. Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Insurers Clamp Down On Young Drivers MOBILE—^Work should be completed early next year on a dredging project for the ship channel here, following approval of an additional $2.5 million out­ lay for Mobile harbor by the House Appropriations Committee in Washington. The latest item is in addition to a previous appropriation of $1 mil­ lion. The money will be used to deepen the channel from 32 to 38 feet and to add another 100 feet in width. It will enable more of the ^ super-super ships being built these "days to enter the harbor. Ore Piling Up Big runaway-flag ore ships have been coming in here with cargoes for US Steel for some time, al­ though the ore is not getting any further than the waterfront right now. US Steel is stockpiling the ore in its local yards because a rail strike is preventing the ore from being shipped inland to the mills. SIU Port Agent Cal Tanner also reported "that an activities report for April, 1956, at the State Docks shows net earnings for the period almost twice what they were a year ago. Offshore Oil Plans Seafarer Phil Eldemire proudly shows off 37-pound grouper Tanner said he also expected that fish caught in Damman, Saudi Arabia, as shipmates on the offshore oil drilling companies will be operating out of Mobile in the Steel Worker crowd around. Pictured (I to r) are M. Y. near future. Three companies Yancy, DM; Karl Karlsen, oiler; Frenchy Sneaden, AB; Angel have already purchased leases from Sylvester, reefer; 6. Reyes, utility; Eldemire; Dick Siar, the state covering eight tracts of wiper; T. D. Smith, wiper; Charles Stambull, 2nd electrician. submerged land. Gulf Refining, The photo was taken by Merwyn Watson, chief electrician. Stanolind Oil and Gas Company and the California Company are the concerns involved. Shipping, he said, took a down­ ward turn during the past two weeks but prospects look very good. The Azalea City (Water­ man) was due to take a full new The independent United Electri­ Party line, suffered a major set­ crew late this week and over a back from its rival, the Inter­ dozen other ships are expected in cal Workers Union, which was national Union of Electrical Work­ for payoff, replacements or in ousted from the CIO several years ers. UE's District 4, representing transit. back for following the Communist 13 locals and 18,000 members, has voted to join the AFL-CIO union. The lUE, which w'as organized. af­ ter UE's expulsion, is now by far the larger of the two unions. 4" 4" 4" Weekend premium pay, a guar­ The deaths of the following Sea­ Hospital in that city on March 30, anteed annual wage and a straight farer^ have been reported to the 1956, of natural causes. Burial wage increase are among the de­ Seafarers Welfare Plan and the took place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, SW death benefit is being paid LI, New York. He had been sail­ mands placed before the steel in­ to their beneficiaries: ing in the steward department dustry by the United Steelworkers since 1938, joining the Union in of America. Steel mills, which Claude A. Russell, 56: Brother operate seven days weekly, have Russell died of Baltimore. He is survived by a not paid weekend overtime rates brother, George E. Estwick of drowning in New in the past. Orleans on Feb­ Brooklyn, NY. 4" t 4t 4" 4< ruary 28, 1956. A new trades department may Morris Edgar Garrett, 48: Broth­ He had been a long-time mem­ er Garrett died in the US Naval be formed in AFL-CIO, this one ber of the Union Hospital in Key West, Florida, on the Needle Trades Department. joining in the April 30, 1956. Place of burial is Participating unions could include month of Decem­ not known. He had been sailing the International Ladies Garment ber in 1938 in under the SIU flag since 1955, in Workers Union, Amalgamated New Orleans, the deck department. Brother Gar­ Clothing Workers, and unions in and had been sailing in the en­ rett joined the Union in the Port the millinery, textile, shoe, hosiery The de­ gine department. Brother Russell of Norfolk. He is survived by his and pocketbook fields. is survived by his sister, Mrs. wife, Mittie Lee Garett of Abilene, partment would represent over a million union members. Flores Oldmixon, of Corpus Chris- Tex. ti, Texas. 4> 3^ i 4" 3^ A two-year contract providing a Salvatore J. Marone, 49: On May t James Adams, 44: Brother 13, 1956, Brother 21-cent hourly increase was signed Adams died on April 15, 1956 in Marone died of by Food and Drug Clerks Local the Kings County Hospital. Burial natural causes. 1092 after a three-day strike in took place in Hillcrest Cemetery Burial took place Portland, Oregon. The strike af­ in Savannah, Georgia. Brother at Holy Cross fected Safeway and other Jood Adams had been a member of the Cemetery in chains in the city. SIU since 1952, joining in the North Arlington, 4i 4i 4^ Port of New York. He had been New Jersey. Renewal of welfare fund pay­ sailing as an AB in the deck de­ Brother Marone ments by the Glen Alden company, partment. He is survived by his was a charter anthracite producers, brought an mother, Mrs. E. Adams of S^anmember of the end to a nine-day strike of 4,800 Union, joining in 1938 in the Port mine workers in Eastern Penn­ nah, Ga. of New York. He sailed in the sylvania. The company had with­ $> $> $ ^ Henry Estwick, 62: A resident deck department. Brother Marone held payments on contributions to of Brooklyn, New York, Brother is survived by his brother, Leon­ the funds since the first of the ' Esftwidk died In the iCihgs CpUhty ard Marone, of Jer^e^ pty, NJ,;. year. " ia» "t" 'It YOUR DOLLAR'S • lABOR ROUND-UP I June 8» 1958 SEAFARERS' LOG Pare Sis Auto insurance companies are clamping down on young drivers. From various corners of the country this department is getting pro­ tests from families shocked by the tiigh cost of Insuring young drivers, or who find it difficult to get insurance at all because there is a driver under 25 in the family, particularly if the youngster has had an accident. From California, a wage-earner writes that it now costs him over $215 a year to carry insurance on two cars because he has a 19-yearold driver in the family. He has liability, comprehensive and $50-deductiblf collision insurance on one car, and liability and comprehen­ sive on the other. A man in Chicago had his insurance cancelled com­ pletely because a 16-year-old in his (family had what he describes as a slight collision which damaged another car. His policy was can­ celled even though he had carried insurance with the company for claims man for this company says. He was shocked at this as he had the impression his insurance was permanent, and not to be cancelled after one minor collision. Cancelled Out Because Of Son's Age ^uite obviously, the insurance was not cancelled because of one accident after all those claim-less years, but because the company really was reluctant to insure that 16-year-old. Why are the insurance companies so tough on young drivers? They say it's because of their lack of safety consciousness, and higher acci­ dent rate. The youngsters have 70 per cent more fatal accidents than ddults. One of the largest companies reports that in one state youth­ ful drivers were involved in SO per cent of the fa(;al accidents although they comprised only 25 per cent of the drivers. Not only do youngsters have more accidents, this company says, but they tend to be more severe, with a dollar loss nearly 50 per cent above average. In fact, there is now so much prejudice among law and safety officers against young drivers, that they "just don't stand much chance in court," a claimsman for this company says. Prefer Not To Insure Young Drivers In some areas with high accident rates, many companies don't want to insure young drivers at all. If they do, the rates are much higher, A fan^ily with a driver under 25 often pays 83 per cent more than the Class lA family with no young driver. If the youthful driver himself owns or is the principal operator of the car, he must pay 2V^ times more than the lA rate. Even the big company that never chargpd youthful drivers extra. State Farm Mutual, recently instituted a higher rate for young men. The company complained it was getting too many youngsters turned away by other insurers. Auto insurance companies cooperate in keeping a master list of drivers who have had their insurance cancelled or have been labelled as bad risks. They often also make an individual investigation of the applicant's driving and personal habits. But when it comes to young drivers, one company reports it also checks applicants' records for accidents and. arrests, and finds out whether he's had an approved driver-training course. In some big cities like New York, agents and brokers now simply place youthful drivers in the "assigned-risk" pool because of the re­ luctance of their companies to insure them. Still, you may want your youngster to drive, and it may even be essential for work or family reasons. Readers who complain about the strictness of insurers toward youthful drivers, also point out that if youngsters can't get insurance, or the rate is too high, they'll drive without it or even "borrow" cars without premission of the owners. Demand Close Parental Supervision Generally a reputable company will continue to insure a family when its youngster begins to drive, 'although it will insist on close parental supervision and is mor^ likely to cancel after a youngster •has an accident than if it occurred to an adult. One large company reports that it reviews files of all policy-holders who have two acci- • dents in a 24-month period, but if a youthful driver is involved, it is even stricter. The severity of the accident is not necessarily as important as the type. A youngster or even an adult is more likely to be regarded as a dubious risk because of a small accident for which he is responsible than for a larger non-contributory mishap or even a series of noncontributory accidents. For example, youthful drivers have a record of getting involved in rear-end collisions, , which are considered a sign of carelessness and even recklessness. A young driver has a better chance of getting insurance if he has had approved driver training. As your youngsters get igto high school, insist they take the driver course. If the school doesn't have such training, request that the authorities institute It, or seek AAA or other thorough driver instruction. Such companies even charge less if the youngster has completed an approved course. Compare rates of dif­ ferent companies to see which gives the most favorable charge for a trained young driver. Since rates are high, concentrate on liability coverage rather than collision insurance. If your youngster or even, you damage your own car, you probably won't be bankrupted. Also, as previously noted, non­ reimbursed damage is tax-deductible. So Uncle Sam partly insures your own car against collision damage. But if you damage another car or person, you may be involved in a costly damage suit. It's not as hard to get insurance for a girl driver. The companies regard young women.as less-hazardous.risks because they use cars less frequently at night and-are more often accompanied by older persons ' when at the wheel. Sorhe companies make n6 extra charge, or not as n^uch extra, for a woman driver undeF 25 than for a maie'undtee"2S' ' I �SEAFARERS Jiine 8. 1958 ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), May «— Chairman, R. Swayna; Sacratary, W. O. Johni. nepair list to be made up. Motion to contact patrolman for medi­ cine chest In each foc'ale. Water fountain to be repaired. New washing machine needed. 129 and K8 read and accepted. New •hip's delegate elected. Motion made and concurred to draw up let of rule*, for messhall and laundry. Discussion as to whether ship can sail with passenger' and no passenger utility but pay $2.50 per passenger. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Rabin), May f —Chairman, F. Bllehart; Secaatary, Bob Bawlay. Ship's fund $21.00. Ship's cat to b.! put ashore In Savannah. Laundry to be kept locked in port due to mess left In New York by longshoremen at pier No. 3 Erie Basin. lONOVIEW VICTORY (Victory Carritri). May i—Chairman, S. Bargaria; Socratary, J. Sings.. Crew to be sober at payoff. Mate to be contacted re­ garding overtime and personal con­ duct. One AB hospitalized In Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan, for appendectomy. Doing well. Fresh vegetables to be obtained in Japan. Inferior linen to be checked. New washing machine requested. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), May 2—Chairman, J. Morrison; Secretary, Joe Wise. One man hospitalized in Bogu. PI. Contact agent in Honolulu for re!>laeemenl. Ship's fund $19.30. Few hours disputed In regards to cleanin,'! r.idio .shack. Brother Herb no longer to sail In stewards depart­ ment. Discussion on drlnldng foun­ tain and bunk lights. PENNMAR (Caiman, April 29 — Chairm,-n, F. P.iscowskI; Secretary, V. E. MonJe. Ordinary seaman not too badly hurt as reported by hospital. Salely precautions to be taken at all times. No one should see captain concerning nnlon matters. Ship's fund $10.40. Ilcaciquarters report 125, 120 read and accepted. Parts for washing machine to be purchased. Ice box repaired. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), May * —Chairman, K. Collins; Secretary, D. Grant. Second mate polishing brass to be brouglit to attention of patrol­ men. OrerHnie nut In for this work. Ship's fund .S3.03. New stewards deparimcnt working rules accepted. Matter of dumping garbage taken up with patrolman. Patrolman to Inves­ tigate aeeusnrion regarding two bot­ tles of pcrl'nme stolen in Port of Djibouti. FEDERAL (Trafalgar), May 1 — Chairman, M. Lipkin; Secretary, An­ derson. One mm hospitalized in Sascbo. and one man In Singapore. Two men tailed to join ship (SUP & B4(E) in Sascl)o. Sin.gapore. Ship's fund lO.'iOd Yen. Wiper promoted to fireman. Suggestion made to give any­ one who puts in a full year on Per­ sian Gulf ren a bonus of $1,000 be­ cause of ex reme hardships endured on the riin. Washing machine out of order. To contact company for new machine. Motion picture projector rental to be looked Into. Shipboard safety suggestions attached to min­ utes. STEEL ARTISAN (isthmian), Febru­ ary 26—Chairman, Charles Palmer; Secrelary, Kenneth Collins. Ship's fund $10.00. One man left ship on west coast for hospitalization. Sugges­ tion made to close all alleyway doors in port. WILD RANGER (Waterman), April 29—Chalrmm, Carl AInsworth; Secre­ tary, Donald Ruddy. New Ice box or­ dered and w'ill be available on return. Remaining repairs will be taken care of. Ship'.s fund $14.00. Yale locks to be luslalleU on all unlicensed fou'sles. Deposit to be put up for each key. Suggestion made to trade in old iron for new and better one. Ship's fund, launch service and passes discussed. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), April 2«—Chairman, D. K. Fisher; Secre­ tary, R. C. Meloy. Any man perform­ ing in port to be logged. Draws to be made in day time only. Headquarters report read and concurred In. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), No date —Chairman, R. J. Montana; Secretary, J. M. Tarrant. Headquarters reports 122. 123. 124. 125, 126, 127 and 128 read and accepted. ELIZABETH (Bull), May 7—Chalr. man, A. Friend; Secretary, A. Ferrara. Repair list made out and will be turned over to department heads and union delegate. Some disputed over­ time. Headquarters reports 127 and 128 read and accepted. Mate to be consulted about leaving walkway to bow when decks are fish oiled. Crewmembers to keep laundry clean. JOSE MARTI (New England), May 7 —Chairman, Lulgi iovino; Secretary, Dave Pashkoft. All beefs squared away. Extcrmln.ntor needed for cock­ roaches on board. Crew wishes more fresh vegetables and juices. No hot water in galley. Steward to order fresh stuff before leaving port. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 5—Chairman, W. H. Mason; Sec­ retary, James F. Byrne. Repair list to be turned in as soon as possible. Communication No. 127 read and ac­ cepted. Complaint about. leaving washer running too long unattended. All excess linen to be turned In be­ fore arriving in home port. Members to be quieter at night. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), April 1—Chairman, T. F. Martens; Secretary, S. Gotowickl. Some repair joljs unable to be completed due to sbip sailing from New York too soon. Ship's fund $17.21. Collected $50.34 for second electrician's flowers. New ship's delegate elected. New secre­ tary-reporter and treasurer elected. Get Copy Of Skipper's Report Maintenance and cure is a Seafarer's right uniier maritime law, but it can be dis­ puted by the shipping companies. And that's where it's always handy .to have the proof in your wallet in the form of a copy of the skipper's report. The only way to get this is to it while you are Cribbage, Coffee Mix On Elizabeth stillaskon for the ship. Then you ANGELINA (Bull), April 14—Chair­ man, none; Secretary, none. No beefs. Motion carried to accept recent com­ munication from headquarters. Pan­ tryman commended, keeping pantry in good shape. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), May 13— Chairman, J. Bowden; Secretary, P. Calebaugh. Ohe man sent to hospital Cribbage is the center of attraction as SlU crewmen on the Elizabeth gather in the messroom for coffeetime. PicturetJ (I to r) ^re Chico Avitati, OS; A! Friend, MM; Bob A. Bar­ rett, chief electrician; Dutch Velinguaj engine utility, and Tony Ferarra, carpenter. Friend submitted the photo. In San Juan. Ship's fund S14.00. Each man to get his own linen. Members not to get paint on messhall chairs. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Maritime Trade), May 6—Chairman, Stanley Johnson; Secretary, R. Morgan. No LOGS or communications received. Five men missed ship at Singapore. All returned 28 days later when ship got back to Singapore. Wired New York about stores at Sasebo. Wired headquarters regarding two men hos­ pitalized in Singapore. Asked captain to get supplies fur slopchest. Ship's fund, $3.GU. $21.34 paid out for tele­ grams. Some disputed overtime. More water to be used when washing clothes so machine will work better. Discussed sliortage of ke.vs to foc'sles. Percolator needed for engine room. ROBIN WENTLEY (Seas Shipping), April 24—Chairman, J. Nash; Secre­ tary, A. Paige. Ship's fund. $10.00. $2.00 paid lu American Seaman's Friends Society. Ice to be pulled only five da.vs a week, none on weekends. Thanks voted to .steward department for fine food and preparation of same. MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tankers), May 10—Chairman, Johnson; Secretary, McKreth. Meeting called to iron out friction on ship. Ship's fund, 5,600 yen. Two men short in deck department. One man had hospital slip when he got off ship. New ship's delecate elected. One man taken ill with probable heart ailment. Sent to hospital May 10th. Jones Act Still Under Fire From Shipowners June 5th was the 36th anniversary of the Jones Act, one of the most important pieces of protective legislation enjoyed by US seamen. The anniversary comes at a time that the act IS under subtle attack from-^ shipowner interests who seek merchant vessel. Shoresiders in­ to whittle away some of its jured on the job pome undeV their most valuable fatures. The significance of the 1920 Jones Act is that it gave seamen an effective right to sue the ship­ owner for damages, in the event of illness or injury suffered on a for SlU MEMBERS! ROBIN TRENT (Seas Shipping), March IS—Chairman, James Corcoran; Secretary, W. J. Walsh. Bosun claims quarters he occupies with carpenter are entirely too small and sees no reason why Iwo unrated members of cn.gine department should occupy de luxe foc'sle while two rated men occupy lesser quarters. Headquarters Union official paid visit to ship but no definite declson reached as yet on ths beef. MAE (Bull), May 12—Chairman, William Morris; Secretary, Rueben Ruttkay. Screen doors being repaired. Water-tight doors need repairing. Number of port hole screens needed. Ship's fund, $35.55. Ship's delegate resi.gned and chief cook volunteered to take Job. Delegate to draw up peti­ tion on air conditioning and send-to headciiiarters. Suggestion made to put cups in sink after using. . STONY POINT (US Petroleum Car­ riers), May 6—Chairman, James Purcall; Secretary, C. R. Johnson. Two men hospitalized In Japan. One man missed ship in Singapore. One man paid off in Singapore. Restricted hours turned in in Iraq disputed. Ship's fund, $12,10. Discussion on milk being taken in Singapore. After deck to be kept clean at all times. Awnjng to be obtained for after deck. Complaints not to be taken to topside. An i Avoid M&C Gyps, Union Urges SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), May 29—Chairman, J. Monast; Secre­ tary, P. Patrick. Air conditioning in messhall to be looked into. Sliip's fund, $4.83. Suggestion that money matters In next negotiation be in form of a pay raise instead of wel­ fare benelit Increase. Contact patrol­ man about new library. Coffee to be made in Texas City In afternoon. ROBIN TRENT (Seas Shipping), May $—Chairman, Jamos Corcoran; Secre­ tary, W. J. Walsh. Few hours dlspute-u overtime. Robin Line to be contacted regarding expenditure control while vessel is In African waters. Expendi­ ture* are limited to $400 and almost one half of this amount goes for fresh milk, lobster talis and lee cream, ROBIN KETTERINO ($aas Shipping), April 22—Chairman, Las Amaa; Sacra­ leaving small amount for fresh fruits tary, R. T. Whitlay. New washing and vegetables. Cooperation urged on machine installed and In good work­ maintenance of washing machine and ing order. Ship's fund ta be kept at laundry. Members using mschlne a mliiimuin of $25.00 Only donationa should remove nuts, bolts snd other to be small change at pay off. Quea- foreign iiistter from their clothing, wdrklng gear • In . tlon as to whether ship sailed ona before placing iv' "v'itj in-jp. ahpji^. , Hea(|quartes* report* <1?9| rsyashei).' ' I'l SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), May IS—Chairman, J. 'Pullen; Sacra­ tary, E. Hansen. Ship's fund, $73.75. Sailed short one man from New York. Blackboard not to be used for jokes, etc.. but strictly for ship and Union business. Tage Serin LOG ANP S«ORe WEARFKWATDaiHBftlSH ToAGco'm&miz.AUATSRKIAU S£40l^PRICES your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR ( SEA GEAR SEA GEAR f SHORE WEAR slate Workmen's Compensation Laws. Before the Jones Act, seaman for years had the protection of maintenance and cure and trans­ portation if leaving the vessel be­ cause of illness or injury. These rights had existed for centuries and were recognized by the US Congress as far back as 1790. By and large, it was very difficult before the Jones Act to sue for damages over and above maintenlance and cure plus unearned wages. Costs To Shipowner For example, the Jones Act placed primary liability for acci­ dents on the shipowner even if other crewmembers were partially or wholly responsible. Up until then, the "fellow servant" rule prevailed, under which a shipmate could be partially responsible but not the owner. Today, if a fellow crewmember or the victim himself is negligent, it is regarded only as contributory negligence which reduces, but does not eliminate, the shipowner's responsibility to compensate the victim. Since the act was passed in 1920, there have been repeated effiirts on the part of shipowner groups to replace it with a system of workmen's compensation which would put a ceiling on the opera­ tors' liability and- on awards for illness and injury. Such efforts have always been resisted strongly by the SIU. In recent months, anti-Jones Act groups have taken a new tack. They now want to "recodify" the legislation without aiming at out­ right repeal. They have succeeded in attracting some support among maritime unions but the SIU has never changed its'traditional posi­ tion of spppov^ing seamen's , Iega.1 rights'6nHht subject. 'II are sure to be protected, no mat­ ter what. Here is the procedure to be fol­ lowed. as outlined by the SIU Wel­ fare Service Department. ® If you are hurt on the ship or become ill, immediately report to the captain or the chief mate. If you are unable to do so yourself, ask the departmental delegate to do so without delay. • See to it that a full written report is made out by the officer and get a copy of it signed 4)y him. • If you are hospitalized in a foreign port, have the Union noti­ fied immediately. That will help assure you proper care while hos­ pitalized. prompt return to the US and continuation of wage allutinents to your family. Payment Can Be Dela.ved If no report is made on tiie ship, the company has no way of know­ ing a thing about the accident and can dispute maintenanca money until such time as they get a re­ port. That leaves a Seafarer stranded without money coming in un'.ess he is hospitalized and getling the Union hospital benefit. Even where a report has been made to the company, the Seafarer needs his own copy as proof. Otherwise, there is nothing to stop a company from stalling payments by claiming that it "wasn't noti­ fied." But when the Seafarer can walk in and slap flown an exact copy of the skipper's written re­ port, he assures himself prompt payment on all money due him. The following men are asked to drop a note to Joseph Pllutis. 89 Gratlon St., Brooklyn 37. NY: Eddie Polise, Robert Sojka, Citizen Joe. Eugene Ceccalo, Frank Pieskevic. 4- 4< i William Soloiuon or Ben Solomon Contact Bertha Haggsilv from Mobile' at 1017 Fultoii Street, Brooklyn, ULster 7-3759. t> i> if Jerry t. Racier Contact Mrs. Glyn Rader, Chero­ kee Hotel, Lake Charles, La. t J" 4* James Eller Urgent you contact Jiinmie D. Coker, c/o SIU Seattle hall as soon as possible. i i i Richard Brown Important you get in touch with your wife, Mrs. Mary Brown. *716 Hilltop Road. Baltimore 26. Md., because of severe illness in iainilv'. 'i i Frank McGlone Kindly contact your wife. .i i i William Vander Vlist Get in touch with your mother at 33 Caroline PI., NE, Grand Rapids 3, Mich. i i i Arthur Quinn Contact Hal Kerstcr, 31 W. 8th Street, New York Cit.v. i i i ~ Edward Nooiiey Your validated papers, which were left aboard the Ocean Rose, have been forwarded to the SEApffice FARER^ pffi( and c^an be^ picked up tliere. ' • • ..S-f) �SEAFARERS Pare EicM LOG Arae t, IMt u. THESE CASES COME BEFORE A STATE CO • Disputes between individuals. • Disputes between an individual and state o: • Trial of persons who violate state criminal • Protection of constitutional rights of citizi authorities. HumciTAh COURT ior CovRT or CP THE, s RE you puzzled by what seems to be an endless maze of courts of law in this country? If so, you're an aver­ age American, for few persons other than lawyers can ex­ plain the why and wherefores of all the, various courts in our state and federal governmentSi It would take a book to properly outline the American system of justice, so, taking the risk of making "sea lawyers" out of SIU men,-the LOG will a>ttempt to give Seafarers a rough idea of the court set-up in our nation; in other words, the basic functions of various major courts. Basically there are two classes of courts: state courts' and federal courts. Certain cases can be tried only in federal courts; others must be tried in state courts. Some, however, can be tried in either court. To confuse the picture further state courts vary in make-up in almost every state so any description is, of course, very general in nature. Also, there are two kinds of law: criminal law and civil law. If a man kills someone or sets fire to a building he has com­ mitted a crime and will be tried under criminal law. A crime is an offense against the people: as a whole—against all of us. If a man refuses to pay a debt; his case is tried under civil law, for this is a matter of private rights. Federal and state courts both handle both criminal and civil cases. Here then is a brief outline of the state and federal court systems plus an explanation of some legal terms which appear regularly in newspapers. A l 1 I"S 'C: ' , li K-r:- Minor cases of type described above before -above court. Court's name varies depending on locality. These cases usually involve mis­ demeanors, traffic violations, domestic rela­ tions, .small claims and juvenile-cases. In some cities special branches of this court are set up to handle disputes of one specific na­ ture only. Many cases of type described above start in this court and usually are of more serious nature than those in Municipal Court, such as serious crimes and large money claims. This court can also review cases tried in lower state courts. This court exists only in heavily-populated states and its main job is to hear appeals from the lower courts. In some cases its de­ cisions are final; in others further appeal may. be made. Main purpose of this court is to hear appeals from lower state courts. In some states this is called Court of Errors. In cases where a question of federal law arises, a matter can be appealed to the US Supreme Court. .-t THESE CASES COME BEFORE A FEDERAL CO All rases involving a crime against the US. • All civil actions in which the US or a state is a party, except those between a state and its own citizens. • All admiralty, maritime, patent-right, copyrighfi and bankruptcy cases arising under the US Constitution or federal laws, • Disputes between citizens of different states fpij claims over $3,000. ./• Some Common Legal Terms ... Accessory: A person connected with a crime, but not the actual culprit. Brief: A lawyer's written statement of his case. Extradition: The return of a criminal by a foreign country or another state to the place from which he fled and in which the crime was committed. Indictment: An accusation of crime by a jury. Injunction: An order by a court requiring a person to do or halt a par­ ticular act. Lien: A claim on property for payment of debt. Proxy: Authority given to another to act for one. Reprieve: Withholding execution of a criminal sentence, temporarily. Subpoena: Notice to a person to appear as a witness. Summons: Notice to a perspn that action has begun against him and he must appear or answer. «'•. •? --i I •'t-- The country is divided into 84 District Courts. All federal crimes are prosecuted here; anti-trust suits, internal rev­ enue, etc., as described above. . .'v•*' -.'v; 5i This court (11 in the nation) handles appeals from the Dis­ trict Court, although sometime ajipeals may go from the District Court directly to the Supreme Court. " Hears appeals from lower federal courts, and also hears cases that begin directly with Supreme Court. Supreme Court can usually decide which cases to hear. If court thinks the case at hand is important to the nation as a whole it will usually hear the case. Its main task is to guard the US Constitution and to make sure its great system of law and liberty is. never curtailed. • v" • -V:." •\ •• ... �SEAFARERS Pare Tea Cable Ship in Lay up, Alaska Job Pending LOG Buoy With A Roving Eye SEATTLE—Slated to operate as a floating cable warehouse for the next few months in the first phase of a vital defense communications project, the SlU-manned Arthur M. Huddell is now standing by here with-^ ^ ^ a skelton crew of shipkeepers periods, far below usual, shipping was still "good." aboard. Gillette said no one on the Tiie regular SIU crew was paid off after bringing the ship around beach here is finding it tough to from Portsmouth. New Hampshire, ship out. particularly since the where she loaded 2,000 tons of port is generally always short on delicate cable for an underwater class A and class B men, and usu­ telephone cable system linking ally has to siiip a few men in class Seattle and Ketchikan. Alaska. The C to fill job needs. Payoffs Due ship crewed up in Baltimore dur­ As if to pi'ove his point, he listed ing April after coming out of layup in the James River reserve two payoffs for the present period, and a third, the Coaur d'Alene fleet for the special assignment. Shipping Seen 'Good' Victory (Victory Carriers), due on In other developments here. SIU June 18. Titese are in, addition to Port Agent Jeff Gillette took issue the usual Waterman and Calmar , with previous estimates of the lo­ in-transits. cal shipping situation by pointing For the past period, the Annisout that the total number of men ton (Ace) and flie Huddell paid-off, dispatched in any one period and the Anniston signed on again. wasn't always an accurate barom- In transit ships included the Floeler of the port s job potential. He mar, Pennmar. Portmar (Calmar), noted that while the shipping total and Maiden Creek and Fairport has hovered around 40 for several (Waterman). There's nothing like a good fol­ low-up to a Job as the crew of the SS Gateway City can testify. Ship's reporter Clyde L. Van Epps got to work and wrote letters of thanks to several Senators who had supported the SIU's position on cargo preference for US ships. Ship's delegate W. L, Sink also deserves a inention for the topnotch represen­ tation he gave the crew. 4> cer which required the removal of his left lung. Willis is convinced as a result of his experience that every Sea­ farer should get a chest jf-ray at least once a year, possibly more t Worlcmen In Hong Kong test a new type of mooring buoy fea­ 1954, and every­ turing a "mooring eye" which is said to insure a quick con­ thing seemed nection by always being at "open" and lining up immediately okay. Three with the direction of the mooring pull. Its Scottish manufac­ months later in turer also claims it will reduce chafe and wear on mooring May. .1954, when chains. Bottom photo shows the new buoy in use at Hong he went for a Kong. checkup on a kidney condition, doctors at the Baltimore marine hospital found a Willis spot on his lung from pneumonia he had and was unaware of. Between that time Lovis B. Thomas, ch. stwd. Raymond Ruppert, OS and January, 1955, it turned into A hitch with the Marine Corps Several years back Seafarer Ray an advanced cancer of the lung. in the 1920's indirectly led, Levis Ruppert grabbed a long-term shut"That is how fast these things B. Thomas-to seafaring in 1944. He tie-run sign-on. He was out lOVi grow." He was hospitalized in Novem­ had gone down to re-enlist in the months on the one ship until she ber, 1954, and operated on in Corps during World War II at its was sold and the crew sent home. January. "The doctors thought New York recruiting office. "They "When we left the States," he turned me down," said, "the scale was $190 a month they could save the lung by tak­ he said, "but the and $1 an hour OT. When we ing part of it out," he writes, "but recruiting officer came in, it was up to $220 a month after they went into my chest it remembered me and $1.12 OT. We figured we were had gone too far to save the lung from Parris Is­ $500 ahead of tlie game on that So it had to come out." land days back in one contract alone"—one good rea­ Long Upiiill Battle the 1920's. He son for sailing with the SIU. From then until April of this suggested that Ruppert, who is 32, got his start year, Willis fought the long, slow the best thing I in World War II out of the Sheepsuphill battle back to health. "I could do was to head Bay Maritime School. There got a 'fit for duty' slip the middle ship out as a he took the condensed course in of April and got this ship May 2. merchant seaman." cooking and with an endorsement It feels good to be back to work Thomas took his advice and in his pocket headed for sea as a again." Willis still has to go to the hos­ registered at the SIU New York second cook via the Stone Street hall of the SIU. pital at six-month intervals for hall. He got aboard a Liberty His first ship was check-ups, but thus far has been ship as a galley utility and from the Tristam Dalfeeling well. He gives thanks to there quickly advanced his rating ton, A Bull Lib­ the doctors and nurses at the Bal­ until he now sails regularly as erty, which went timore hospital and to the SIU chief steward. For a fellow who to North Africa officials and members in the Balti­ never set foot on merchant ships and then to the more hall who kept his spirits up until '44, Thomas has been making Salerno beach­ during the long months of hospi­ up for lost time by sailing steadily head. All hands, talization. "Some of them I had since them. "I figure I have about he reported, had never known before then. We six years of chief steward seatime a peaceful trip, have a wonderful bunch of men alone," he says, not counting time escaping the consequences of en­ in the SIU." During his hospital­ spent in other ratings. emy fire and the effects of the ization Willis received $450 in Sea­ Eight Years In Marines novice's cooking. farers hospital benefits. A native of Birmingham, Ala­ He went on to work five years Under the SIU health and safety program, the Union intends to set bama, the 53-year-old Seafarer in the steward department, but up medical centers in the ports farmed a while back home before switched to the deck gang in 1948. He likes the free and easy in­ of Baltimore, New York, Mobile joining the Marine Corps in 1921. and New Orleans at which Sea­ He pat in eight years as chief cook, dependence of shipboard life. From farers can get a standardized pre- mess sergeant, and similar Jobs time to time, he said, he has tried shipping physical and health with the Corps. Then he worked working ashore and holds • card check-ups. including x-rays. Pend­ ashore in factories and shipyards in the Electrician's union in Newing establishment of these centers for a number of years and raised a York. - But he never stayed at it J Seafarers can get regular x-rays family, very long, even though the pay'is simply by going to the nearest US Since joining the SIU, Thomas good, because "there's nothing Public Health Service hospital. has never regietted ih ' ashore'like woi-king on a ship." MEET THE SEAEARERS Deck crewmen of the ill-fated steamschooner Howard Olson re­ ceived $450 for loss of gear, the Sailors Union of the Pacific re­ ports. Two engineers, the third mate and the steward lost their lives when the ship was cut in two in collision with the SS Marine Leopard. The union negotiated an additional .$150 for loss of gear as the coastwise agreement provides $300 for this purpose. i 4< $• The new home of the Marine Firen\,an's Union will be located at Second and Tehama in San Fran­ cisco. It will have twp stories w hich wili provide space for hiring hall, restaurant, library, welfare fund offices plus three units to be rented to outside tenants. March, 1957, is the tentative date for com­ pletion of the building. 4" 4" 4* Continuing its 1956 contract roundup, the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ trict negotiated a 17-cent hourly increase for steward department men of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. 4. ' 4. ' 3^ With the wind-up of a 90-day referendum on shipping rules, the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union has called a port agents' confer­ ence to discuss a preliminary draft of a proposed union constitution. The constitution, when drafted and submitted to membership meetings, will be acted on in a subsequent referendum. 4' 4» In the porkchops depart­ ment (edible ones that is) the parade is led off Garabedion by the steward department of the SS Ideal-X, which had the distinction of being the first tanker-trailer combina­ tion job to go into service. Match­ ing the spirit of the occasion, chief steward Leo Garabedian and chief cook Joe Szymanski, along with other crewmembers have been making it a good eating trip and doing and "excellent job" in the words of the crew., Minus Lung^ Seafarer Winning Cancer Fight A remarkable fight to regain his health is being successfully waged by Seafarer Albert W. Willis with the help of the US Public Health Service hospital in Baltimore. Novy fit for duty again after two years, Willis is aboard the Amerocean fol­ often. He points out that he him­ lowing a bout with lung can­ self had a chest x-ray in March, Juae S. !!)!»• 4) 4" The week in and week out opera­ tions of the SIU require the utili­ zation of rank and file auditing committees t o keep track of weekly income and outgo in the various ports. The three - man mem b e r s h i p elected commit­ tees check bills, Stralca vouchers and. other money matters and file'reports accordingly. Among Seafarers who audited port receipts and- expenditures recently were W. C. Zajaiii, S. A. DiMaggi and J. La Corte for the port of Boston; J. Buzalewski, E. Johnston and M. Grochowski in Philadelphia; H. Whisnant, L. R. Stark and J. Straka, Baltimore; and B. Winborne, A. Sacco and W. B. Harrell in New Orleans. Unionist Seeks Balto Port Job BALTIMORE—Edward H. Johns, executive secretary of the Balti­ more Federation of Labor, is a leading candidate for appointment to the- recently-created Maryland Port Authority. Four members of the authority have already been appointed. The naming of the remaining mem­ ber awaits the return of Gov. Theodore McKeldin from a Euro­ pean trip. Johns IS con­ sidered to be in line for the post as he has had experience on the Johns Baltimore Port Commission and would be the only labor and maritime represen­ tative on the authority. He is get­ ting strong support as the repre­ sentative of Anne Arundel County on the Commission. The Baltimore Federation lead­ er is a close friend of the SIU and has copperated with the Union on various occasions. The Baltimore Federation maintains its office in the SIU Baltimore hall. •J �Jime 8,1956 SEAFARERS LOG Pare Elevea Pan-Atlantic Makes Bid To Service More Ports WASHINGTON—As part of its ambitious program to de­ velop the coastwise trade, the SlU-contracted Pan Atlantic Steamship Company has asked the Interstate Commerce Com­ mission to approve service to-^' numerous additional ports. A ton, Jacksonville and Miami on company application to ac­ the Atlantic Coast and Tampa, quire operating rights of the S. C. Mobile, New Orleans and Houston Loveland Company, a coastwise on the Gulf. barge operator, is now being dis­ In other words, the objective is cussed at ICC hearings. for a shipment to spend a mini­ The Loveland rights would make mum amount of time and mileage it possible for Pan Atlantic to use on the road and a maximum the 20 Government-owned tankers amount on the ship. it has requested charters on, in addition to the seven trailerships it plans to build and/or other ves­ sels it might see fit to operate. Three-Way Operation In presenting Pan Atlantic's case, a spokesman for the- company revealed far-reaching plans for servicing virtually every deepwater LAKE CHARLES — AFL-CIO port between Portland, Maine, and plumbers and steamfitters are Houston, Texas. The ports would back at work again with all union be serviced by three types of oper­ demands won after a ten-day ation; conventional break - bulk strike. cargo ships; tankers carrying trail­ The men turned down the em­ ers on deck and true trailer-carry­ ing ships which could also handle ployers' "final" offer at a presome deck cargo parcels. In addi­ strike meeting two weeks ago and tion, the company could utilize subsequently walked off the job. barges, or small trailer-ves;els as After ten days, the contractors got supplementary service at various the idea that the union men meant business and met all de­ shallow-water ports. mands. The settlement ended the Express Service only local break in the laborThe entire picture sketched out management "calm" of the past by the company representatives few months. envisages a shipping service so ex­ Other local news developed over tensive that no coastal source of a fire on the Cities Service tanker shipments would be more than a Chiwawa, in which apparently only few hours' trucking distance from one SIU man suffered burns. a Pan-Atlantic ship. Quick work by the SIU crew put Among additional ports that out the fire, which destroyed the would be serviced under the Love­ 12-4 engine foc'sle. land rights would be Portland, Shipping Still Good Maine; Providence, RI; New Lon­ don, New Haven and Bridgeport, Shipping, meanwhile, remained Conn.; Norfolk, Va.; Morehead good despite a slight drop. In spite City and Wilmington, NC; Savan­ of the decline, however, several nah, and Port Canavaral, Port class C men were dispatched be­ Everglades and Key West, Florida. cause no class A or B men were The purpose of these services available at the time. would be to avoid any extensive Eight Cities Service tankers plus over-the-road trucking from these the Val Chem (Valentine) in Port areas to the major ports now on Arthur called during the past two the Pan Atlantic run. These ports weeks. There"was no outstanding at present are Boston, New York, beefs on any of them, port Agent Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charles­ Leroy Clarke stated. Plumbers Win Lake€has.Beef The sorry story of blundering and miscal­ culation which the Maritime Administration refused^to anticipate in 1954 is coming home to roost today. The runaway flag shipowners who wept so copiously of their plight two years ago are having S field flay now at the expense of the Government whose taxes they fled two years back. And the US is at their mercy, compelled to pay profiteering rates to get the shipping space it so badly needs. Right now rates on the runaways are 2% times estimated normal rates. They might be even higher if not for the existence of a decimated US tramp fleet and the Govern­ ment's ability to pull ships out of the reserve, at considerable cost, if rates get completely beyond reason. Naturally neither the crewmembers on the runaway ships nor the US Government get any benefit from the bonanza the runaways are extorting. The SIU said in the first instance that once these ships escaped US jurisdiction this (coun­ try could no longer rely on them in any emergency. The current situation, in a non­ emergency period, is a sample of how much the US .can count on the runaways. It's all the more reason for the development of an adequate merchant fleet under the American flag. - Honeymooners Check The 'Articles' Seafarers' Scliolarship Another group of Seafarers and Seafarers' children will be headed, to colleges of their choice in the fall with their education pro­ vided for by the Seafarers Scholarship Plan. The Plan, generally considered the best in the United States, will give each of these stu­ dents $6,000 to complete four yedrs of school­ ing free from financial worry. When the Scholarship Plan started in 1953 there was uncertainty over how many Sea­ farers would be interested or able to take ad­ vantage of the Plan. But the record of the last three years shows that Seafarers have turned in an excellent performance under the Plan, surpassing all expectations. Five Seafarers have gone to school with the aid of this benefit. One of them has completed hiscourse with flying colors and the ^other four all boast top-ranking grades in their fields. In one instance, the Seafarer had been out of school for almost 20 years, yet he has been racking up a string of "A" grades in competi­ tion with students fresh out of high school who^ have been in close .to.uch with their studies. Another aspect of the Plan not commonly realized is that it is of considerable benefit to the entire Union and its membership. Time after time, scholarship winners have informed us of the tremendous impression the Plan has made in their home communi­ ties and at the colleges and universities they attend. There have been repeated expres­ sions of amazement at the generosity of the scholarship benefits and the complete free­ dom of choice given to the award winners. Chances are these scholarships have done more to make the shoreside public aware of the Union and it accomplishments than any other development in recent years. Obviously none of the Seafarers now at­ tending would have been able to complete their education without the help of the Plan and for that matter, few of the Children either. Every Seafarer can feel that he has made a significant contribution to the nation and the development of the specialists it needs through his Union's Scholarship Plan. This Plan is , one more reason why the 3IU Welfare(Rlanis!second to none.- • Seafarer George Fargo and his bride, Diane, check over mar­ riage certificate issued a few hours earlier at Boro Hall in Brooklyn, during a quick visit to SIU headquarters before leaving on a honeymoon trip. The couple hasn't decided where to set up hopsekeeping yet. Fargo was AB on the Alcoa Plantei^i.- ^^ . i -t �SEAFARERS PMge Twelv Runner Messman Now A Horseman Playing the hunches like many a horse-player, Seafarer Julio Colon has parleyed some of his earnings on SIU ships into ownership of a couple of thousand pounds of horseflesh for a flyer in the turf world. Colon, a messman on the Al­ sea traveler when Colon gets LOG-A-RHYTHM: coa Runner, bought a horse at througii with him. one of the New York tracks Colon's shipmates on the Run­ during his last trip north on the Puerto Rico run. and took the nag back with him on the return vo.vage. He plans to enter him for some workouts at the track in Puerto Rico. Time Wasted No time was wasted in getting the horse ready far the trip. Colon bought him on May 11 and the horse sailed with the ship and his new owner the same day. He was carried south with a load of feed and a special stall on deck. If nothing else, he'll be a seasoned ner took the added "passenger" in their stride, and are hoping the best for him. According to V. Cipriano, FWT. "we'll be glad to see him win." It's not unlikely, pf course, that quite a few of the boys on the Runner will be plunking down some greenbacks to nudge the horse along. After all, the honor of the Run­ ner is at stake too. It figures that a horse which gets its sea-legs on a ship called the Runner should put them to good use whejn he gets ashore. June S, IMS LOG Rainy Night By Robert Winters Letter to a friend on a windy, jstormy night. .. My door is open. The warmth seeps in. I think of all the ports. The cities of sin, Gaiety, licentiousness All rolled into one. Where life runs riotNights full of fun. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa). April ts —Chairman, J. BullHi Socrotary, H. Sedseway. Ship's ^und $5.42. New ahip's delegate elected. Suggestion to contact J. Algina about watch foc'ales for black gang. New ship's treasurer elected. Discussion on storing ship in New York. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), April tJ—Chairman, A. B. Bourgot; Socro­ tary, A. Danno. One man missed ship in Panama City. Fla. Motion to get beef in U. S. New piilows not re­ ceived yet which were ordered three trips ago. Linen not to bo put In passageway in port. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Ovoriooi), April 2t—Chairman, L. Lutoy; Socro­ tary, Oavo Furmon. Few repairs promised to be done this trip. New ship's delegate elected. Complaint about washing machine not working. Requested ail members to turn off machine when finished. CEORCB A. LAWSON (Pan Oceanic), April 11—Chairman, Carl Lawsoni Socrotary, Tex Molting. All repair lists to be turned over to ship's dele­ gate. Had very good trip and vote of thanks given to captain for fine co­ operation. Lost an OS in Cadiz. Spain. The Red Light District in Trieste Or Rome, or Napoli The Casbah in Algiers As exotic as could be The slimy dives of Shanghai Hong Kong . . . Kowloon . . . Of lands of mystery. Oh, the mem'ries a seaman has Especially on the beach. A dear friend in Bordeaux The time in Mexico Of pleasures long gone by And so far out of reach. Seafarer Julio Colon Is shown on Alcoa Runner with race­ horse he bought in NY and took back to Puerto Rico with him. The horse has a supply of food in his stall on deck. . I see the lights of ev'ry harbor In every port I've been And as the gentle raindrops Pat the window as I write I say a pray'r for a seaman On any stormy night. Jose L. Marrero Eille Brondelsbo Frank Mazet Samuel J. Brooki Thomas Moncha George Carlson Alonzo W. Morris Jose N. Castro Tendorico Ceprian Theodore Murphy Francis Napoli Mike Chandoha Frances J. O'Neill Juan Denopra John Dovak Anastasios Pappas Eugene Plahn Percy L. Foster USPHS HOSPITAL Estell Godfrey Benedetto Porcello MANHATTAN BEACH Earle Hinds Bart J. Power BROOKLYN. NY Alfred Kaju Jose Qulmera Mike Lubas Edmund Abualy Conrad Reyes John Laszlo Joseph' D. McGraw Manuel Antonana Frank Lillle George H. Robinson Archibald McGulgan Eladlo Arls Loyd McGee Jose Rodriguez Fortunato Bacomo David Mcllreath Joint McWllllams Samuel Small Frank W. Bemrlck H. F. MacDonald Michael Machusky Walter Snell Robert L. Booker Albert Martlnelli USPHS HOSPITAL Thomas B. Tomlln Ruben Maldonado Frank T. Campbell Vic Mllazzo GALVESTON. TEXAS Samuel L, Vandal Ludwig Manhart Wgliam J. Conners Joseph B. Murphy Leland E. Ashley John E. Markopolo E. T. Cunningham Joseph Neubauer USPHS HOSPITAL Arthur Botelho Frank B. Rowell Walter L. Davis James O'Hare BOSTON, MASS. Emlllo Delgado Ralph J. Palmer Jeremiah O'Byrne 6TH DIST. TB HOSPITAL Robert M. Douglas George G. Phlfer MOBILE, AL.A. James M. Quinn John J. Drlscoll USPHS HOSPITAL F. Regalado Robert E. Gilbert David M. Baria NORFOLK, VA. William Guenther D. F. Rugglano Francis J. Boner Andrinos P. Spyrou USPHS HOSPITAL G. E. Shumaker Bart E. Guranlck H. G. Bradshaw Taib Hassen NEW ORLEANS, LA. G. Sivertaen Joseph Ifsits Henry E. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL Martin Kelly Frank N. Bachot Thomas Isaksen Karl Treimann SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Edward G. Knapp Claude F. Blanks Ludwig Kristlansen Harry S. Tuttle Leo H. Lang Robert Brown Marcelo B. Belen Thomas J. Malone Frank J. Kubek Fred West Gaetano Busciglio William Lawless Charles Dwyer Dwlght Skelton Frederick Landry Norman West Sebastian Carregal Michele Liuzza Max E. Greenwald A. StanklewlczJames J. Lawlor John T. Westfall Clolse Coats John J. McKenna M. M. Hammond John S. Sweeney Kaarel Leetmaa Virgil E. Wilmoth C. J. Compan James M. Mason Robert L. Lambert G. A. WilUams Leonard Leidig Pon P. Wing Michael Papusha Albert T. Gpoper Anthony D. Leva Clvee K. Zal USPHS HOSPITAL Chas. F. Dorrough William Paris Eugene Stark SAVANNAH, GA. Jerry Pontiff Jaime Fernandez John C. George Anastacio Quinones Maximino Bernes Herman Killstrom USPHS HOSPITAL Clarence Graham Randolph RatcliS James Dayton Jimmle Littleton 'STATEN ISLAND, NY William Havelin Edwin Ritchie Robert L. Graham H. T. Nungezer Anthony Rodriguez Rocco Albanese George Howard Hilarion Aqulo L. A. Holbrook Leslie F. Swegan Tage H. Roselund Charles JeRers John Andringa Dollah Ben R. L. Johnson Jr, USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Editor, L. Bosley James F. Merrell Donald J. French R. P. Reiman SEAFARERS LOG. USPHS HOSPITAL" 675 Fourth Ave., FORT WORTH. TEXAS Frank E. Anderson John C. Palmer Brooklyn 32, NY B. F. Deibler Rosendo Serrano Joseph J...Fusella I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please VA HOSPITAL put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) ALBERQUEROUE, NM Charles Burton NAME VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE. TEXAS Billy R. HIU STREET ADDRESS VA HOSPITAL DURHAM, NC ZONE STATE CITY ...; Oscar Pearson KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL Signed BROOKLYN, NY Joseph A. Pugllsl TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and hava a change BEEKMAN DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY of address, please give your former address below: Joseph Shefuleski VA HOSPITAL ADDRESS .,.. ..., vr--v BOSTON. MASS. ZONE STATE CITV Edward J. Toolan USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. George Gasi Terrell Adams Gorman T. Glaze Blair Allison Peter Goodzuk Melvin Baskin Leo C. Hannon Francisco Bueno Albert Hawkins Jessie A, riavke Edward Hulzenga Russell Clymer La H. Kllgore Victor B. Cooper Manuel Lourido D. D. Damtirlno William E. Roberts Michael Duco Albert A. Search Aurello A. Florei James H. Walker Donald Forrest Wm. Weatherspoon Hugh Fouche Wllbert Wentllng Richard L. Foust Wade H. Sexton r. Smlglelski Theodore Spencer West A. Spencer Joseph Stocker Lonnle R. Tlcklo Luciano Torlblo Carlos Troncoso Roy Truly Juan Vasquez James E. Ward T,awreni*e Wessels David A. Wright AZALEA CITY (Waterman), April 4 — Chairman, B. Andarsoni See- ratary, E. Caudlll. Repairs te bs pocti ponad until latar. One man paid oS and entered hospital. New ahlp'a del­ egate elected. Discussion en shifting ship: getting rooms sougeed euti slop chest; performers at payoff In New York. Hot water te be adjusted In gaUey, STIIL WORKER (Isthmian), May 4 —Chairman, J. Burrewas; Secretary, C, Walmer. New fans needed., awniiigf needed. Everything O.K.* n* beefs. Motion made and carried te post. read, and accept cotnmunlcations from headquarters. Permanent wooden awning to be put up. Motion made and carried to change blackgang foc'sles. New washing machine need­ ed. To check with patrolman about chipping while men are sleeping. MARYMAR (Calmer), April 1» — Chairman, Pete LIek; Secretary, M, Herring. Some disputed overtime. Ice box te be fixed. Some overtime te be straightened out with patrolman in Long Beach. Caiif. Messhall. beads, showers, passageways te be painted. SAND CAPTAIN (Construction Ag­ gregates), May 4—Chairman, Pete Cemeshke; Secretary, Jim Oelder. Letter from Joe Algina regarding pro­ posed transfer of men from the Hard­ ing to the Sand Captain in the. event the Harding returns te the states. Discussion on payoffs, vacations. Vene­ zuelan tax. passes, visas, etc. New corrugated aluminum awning to be instaUed in place of canvas one. VBNORB (Ore Navigation), May 1$ —Chairman, Edward Tresnick; Secre­ tary, Paul M. Math. Communications 127 and 128 read and accepted. HEYWOOD BROUN (Victory Car­ riers), May 14 —Chairman, O. Garsalves; .Secretary, A. Jares. Besun fired far being ashore while ship was securing. Stove in galley to be re­ paired. Meat unfit far consumption, thrown overboard. Few hours disputed overtime: patrol­ man to be notified about misundersiandlng on equalizing overtime. Chief cook paid off In Mostaganem. NA due to Injury aboard. No communications received the entire trip. Vote of thanks to steward department for full cooperation, cooking and service. Suggestion that each member volun­ tarily donate $3.00 to the wife of OS who died aboard. Suggestion to have wiper's foc'sle sougeed and painted and also all passageways. * WACOSTA (Waterman). April 22— Chairman, C. J, Quinnt; Secretary, Clyde Carlson. All repali-s taken care of. Ship's fund $10.00. Reelected old ' ship's delegate for another term. Dis­ cussion oh new feeding system and entire crew In accord. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian). May « —Chairman, Stanley Plage; Secretary, Ceerge Gallant. Ship's fund $2.20. New ship's delegate to be elected. Library to be kept more orderiy. Cups to be returned after using. Baker to put out doughnuts as many times as possible. FORT BRIDCER (US Petroleum Car­ riers). May 5—Chairman, H. Menz; Secretary, E. Lambe. Few hours dis­ puted. Awning on fan tail needed. New man joined ship in Okinawa. Ship's fund $10.20. Fan to be installed in pantry and crew messroom. No one to be in messroom while ship is in port. Overtime sheets needed. ARIZPA (Fan Atlantic), May 4 — Chairman. J. Nordstrom; Secretary, R. Edent Two men logged for taking time off. All repairs attended to ex­ cept ice box gratings. Members to donate something at. payoff for ship's fund. Few disputed overtime hours. All beefs should be takeq up before the membership at ship meetings. Clock to be installed in recreation room aft. CHICKASAW (Pan Atlantic), May 2 —Chairman. Abe Ellis; Secretary. John Cola. Repair list turned in. 50-50 shipping bill passed both houses. Delayed sailing at Miami by seven minutes. Vegetable variety requested. Ice cream to be kept frozen. Two second meats run. HASTINGS (Waterman), April 2»— Chairman, O. L. McCorvey; Secretary. B. F. Ballard. Washing machine re­ paired. One man missed ship in Nor­ folk. New treasurer elected. Sugges­ tion tiiat each man donate one dollar to ship's fund. Engineer to get fans for crew. ALMENA (Pan Atlantic), May »— Chairman, Peter Karac; Secretary, Henry Bilde. Explained Pan-Atlantic agreement to cretv. Ship's fund $13.30. Couple of hours disputed overtime. Discussion on food situation. Steward to try to improve menu and prepara­ tion of food. SEA COMET M (Ocean Carriers), May 4—Chairman, George Ruff; Secretary, Ralph Masters. All hands leaving ship to strip bunks and leave foc'sles clean. Two men missed ship in Yokkaichi, Japan, one joined in Kobe, and one failed to report in Yawata. Japan. Ship's fund $42.50. Arrival pool for Stockton. Calif.. $50.00 to winner. $10.00 to ship's fund. Engine department foc'sle painted. Wiper missed ship in Pusan, Korea, and failed to join ship in Yawata, Japan. Crew, to buy farewell present for skipper who is retiring from the sea. Ship's fund and voluntary donations to be used. Delegate, treasurer and reporter to decide on gift and buy same. SEAMAR (Calmer), May 4—Chair­ man, F, Gearin; Secretary, C. Dedra, Seattle contacted concerning men go­ ing in the domestic tanks squared atvay. Ship's fund $22.23. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), May 13 —Chairman, Jeff Merrlsen; Secretary, E. Callahan. New games for recrea­ tion haii. Ship's fund $14.18. SEAMAR (Calmer), April 1—Chair­ man, Frank Goarln; Secretary, Roger Coleman, Disputed overtime squared away. Ship's fund $24.00 No com­ munications received. Lockers te be fixed and shelves to be installed. Safe­ ty forms filled out. Drains In laundry repaired. Ng underwear to be worn in messhall. One OS hospitalized at Canal. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), April 24—Chairman, Jeff Morrison; Socro­ tary, E. Callahan. Mother's Day cards complete with postage available to crew. Profit to go to ship's fund. Man's gear to be shipped and paid for out of ship's fund. New games, such as checkers, etc.. will be bought in Boston. GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice), May 3 Chairman, John Brennan; Secretary, W. M. Hand. New washing machine installed. Snip's fund $13.30. Headquarters report 128 and 127 read and accepted. New ship's delegate elected. Request steward order water­ melons while In season. Steward to get more milk. MARORB (Ore), May 3—Chairman, E. McNad; Secretary, J. Trawlck. One messman put ashore at Cape Henry. One OS missed ship at Sparrows Point. Ship's fund $45.03. Communi­ cations 125 and 128 read and accepted. Suggestion to keep pantry and ice boxes clean while in port. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), NO date. Chairman, H. L. Meacham; Sec­ retary, C. J, Wright. Ship in good shape. Report ready to give to patrol­ man on water situation. One man missed ship In Kobe and caught ship in Sakeida. Ship's fund $1.60 and 18 six cent stamps. Report No. 125 read and concurred in. REPUBLIC (Trafalgar), May 3 — Chairman, Frank Buhl; Secretary, C, Hartman. Ships' fund $4.20. Two hours disputed overtime. Communi­ cation No. 126 posted. Meeting called to elect new ship's delegate. Motion made to have union clarify the sixty day ruling of trip card members on SIU ships. Ship's delegate to write headquarters for information regard­ ing status of said members. Vote of thanks given for wonderful food served on this vessel. Suggestion made to keep water-tight doors closed while in port discharging cargo as safety measure. Called attention to unsanitary condition of crew messroom. ROBIN DONCASTER (Seat Ship­ ping), May 3—Chairman, G. Tsnley; Secretary, J. J. DeVito. Two men paid off and sent to hospital. ()ne man paid off in Savannah and the other in Capetown. S. A. One hun­ dred hours disputed. Deck patrolman to be on ship at payoff. New washing machine to be put aboard at end of trip. Also spare parts. Question on meat and stores. Too much pork and not enough beef put aboard on this run. SANTORE (Ore), May 5—Chairman, John McLaughlin; Secretary, Robert G. Mason, No report on union's po­ sition regarding shore leave in Chile. Put in overtime for restricted time in Guayucan. Captain ordered that eggs be rationed two -per man for YAKA (Waterman), May 5—Chair­ breakfast. Some disimte about over­ man, R. O'Dswd; Secretary, R. Fagan. time, Delegate and steward requested Ship's fund $19.22. Discussion of ven- to see patrolman about egg situation tUaMen «f-CMW< ppntry.---'•I •upon arrival til Baltimore. tMm fi'i mVigi'Vii �June 8,1S5« YOUNO AMERICA- (Watarmin), May 1>—Chairman, C, RIdga; facratar^ P. Lungiton. Crew urged to atay sobk at payoff. Suggestion to chccl: washing machine and turn It off after using. ARLYN (Bull), May 13—Chairman, B. McLlvaan; Secretary, e. Walter. Patrolman squared away beef pertain­ ing to the hrlng of the OS. Radio operator got voice section of MTD broadcast but coded section faded in and. out. Good to learn that shipping was good on East Coast. Ship's fund Is $3.09. Senator Douglas' reply to crew's letters on farm bill read and forwarded to headquarters. New ship's delegate elected. Discussion on washing machine. Crew lirged to keep alleyways clean. YOUNC AMEliiCA (Waterman) April 8—Chairman, Charles Mehl; Sec­ retary, P. Lungston. Ship's delegate elected. Motion made to accept only American money. Cups to be washed by- night watch. Suggestion made to improve salads. JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), April 16—Chairman, R. Blahe; Sacratary, A. Espcneda. Discussion on ration water. Launch service in Goa, India, very bad. Only two boats in service and SEAFARERS claimed subsistence for messhall being closed on Easter Sunday in Mombasa. Bottle of suspected contaminated water to be turned over to Union for analysis. Two new water coolers need­ ed for main deck. Suggestion for do­ nations to ship's fund at first draw in states. HILTON (Bull), May 7—Chairman, Richard Savior; Secretary, Donald Moore. No communications or LOGS being received. Suggestion that each department hold safety meetings as regularly as permissible. New ship's delegate to be elected next trip. Ship's fund $12(1.00. New treasurer to be elected. Communications read and ac­ cepted. New delegate and treasurer elected. Decided to'get ail possible stores in Savannah. Steward suggest­ ed that Union take stand on respon­ sibility of steward regarding storing of ship. Clothes to be removed from line when dry. NEVA WEST (Bioomfield), April 3d —Chairman, J. N. Wread; Secretary, E. W. Auar. Something to be done about tlie iiiattiess and fan situation. Port captain in Houston consulted about same. Ship's fund $39.00. Oily and greasy shoes to be removed be­ fore using showers. Situation con­ cerning plywood boards being placed under mattresses instead of canvas was discussed with patrolman in New Orleans. Suggestion that library bo locked up prior to entering port to save the books. OCEAN ROSE (Maritime Overseas), May 12—Chairman, Charles Hall; Sec­ retary, Victor D'Indla. Repair list given to department heads. Shelves to be built for library. Three new oscillat­ ing fans ordered by engineer. Some disputed overtime. Steward depart­ ment committee's report on feeding and working rules guide accepted. Foc'sles to be sprayed for cockroach­ es and bugs. Garbage to be dumped aft of gangway. Company very lax in getting replacements. This problem to be referred to Union. FAIRPORT (Waterman), April 4— Chairman, Johnnie Hoggie; Secretary, C. E. Shaw. New ship's delegate elect­ ed. New treasurer elected. One table to be set for ail men on watch. Towels not to be used us shoe shine rags. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), May 12—Chairman, C. Carwych; Secretary, A. Espeneda. Discussion on travelers checks distributed instead of currency in Philadelphia. Repair list to be turned in. DEL CAMPO (Delta Line), April 1— Chairman, C. Cautreau; Secretary, S. Malvenan. New ship's delegate elect­ ed. Ship's fund $34.50. Few hours, disputed overtime being handled by agent in New Orleans. Decks in stew­ ard department to be painted. Dis­ cussion on cleaning of ship's laundry. Steward to type a weekly list for ail departments. DEL CAMPO (Delta Line), March 3 —Chairman, C. Cautreau; Secretary, W. T. Malvenan. "50-50" deal dis­ cussed. Crew to write to Senators protesting issues involving seamen. Ship's fund $14.40. , Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Less pork ah^ more beef to be placed on board. Discus­ sion concerning the lacking of screen doors when in port. ROBIN KIRK (Seat Shipping), April It—Chairman, A. Arnold; Secretary, E. Lamb. Ship's fund $11.50. Tele­ gram sent to New York hall concern­ ing hospitalization of man In Cape­ town. A few hours disputed overtime. One man missed ship in Dar-es-^aam and relolned. in Capetown. One man Fresh Fish —By Seafarer Robert Fink COEUR d'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), March I—Chairman, Ralph Perry; Secretary, Leo Gronsohn. Passes not issued first night in Inchon, Korea. Some disputed over­ time. Donation of $15 given to Korean orphanage. Communications read and accepted. Crew to write Senators re­ garding fight to save shipping indus­ try. Clarifications of agreement to be sent to all delegates on ships. Com­ pany to furnish oscillating fans, and new washing machine. One member hurt "and taken off at Midway Island. He is now in Los Angeles and doing welL ARLYN (Bull), April •—Chairman, E. Dakin; Secretary, C. Walter. One COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), April 14—Chairman, K. Hatgimlsios; Secretary, J. Byrne. One man failed to join ship at sailing lime. Ship's delegate elpcted. Discussion held about cigarette rationing. Not enough cleaning gear aboard. As Seafarer Robert "Red" Fink indicates, fresh fish is also a favored—and plentiful—item on the Chester Harding, "thanks to the fishing skill of Ed Puchalski and a couple of swell cooks." JOSEPHINA (Winchester), April 7— Chairman, J. Reed; Secretary, H. Jaynet. Repair list to be turned in. Ship's delegate elected. All small Jobs . to be taken care of by crew. Washing machine to be repaired. Biackgang and deck gang to clean laundry room and steward depart­ ment to clean recreation room. Cold water fountain to be repaired. NEAR-MISS SPURS NEW SHERWOOD SAFETY IDEA No beefs. Motion carried to concur in communications from headquarters. Ship's' delegate elected. Ship to be fumigated. Fan to be repaired. WILLIAM A. M. BURDEN (Western Tankers), April II—Chairman, P. Palunas; Secretary, A. Allard. No beefs. Motion carried to accept recent com­ munication from headquarters. Ship's delegate to see captain about cots. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Seas), April 31 —Chairman, E. Burke; Secretary, R. Hall. Some disputed overtime. A repatriated seaman was picked up in Capetown. No beefs. Motion carried to concur in communications from headquarters. Shortage of sanitation needs. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 15—Chairman, F. Fullbrlght; Sec­ retary, M. Lynctii. Disputed overtime in all departments. Ship's fund, $1.70. One man missed ship in France. ANGELINA (Bull), April 26—Chair­ man, S. Rosoff; Secretary, M. Wright. Repair list made up. No heefs. .Some disputed overtime. Ship's fund—$1.09. Motion carried to accept communica­ tions from headquarters. Motion car­ ried to contribute $1 to ship's fund. 'Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), April 22—Chairman, E. D. Meyd; Secretary, L. Gulllot. Air-conditioner was cleaned and is now working fine. One beef to bo taken up ashore. Crew to wait until messmen are through before they play checkers. Lights to be dimmed in messhall and garbage to be taken aft. MC KETTRICK HILLS (Western Tankers), G. FInklcs; Secretary, $. Fulford. Two men paid off to go to hospital. Few men were logged. Mo­ tion carried to concur in communica­ tions from headquarters. Water has been very bad and chief engineer said be would strip tanks before tak­ ing on additional water. Spoke to captain regarding payoff and he said he knew there was no breaking of articles but would pay off anyone who so desired in San Pedro. Ship's fund —$11. No beefs, some disputed over­ time. Motion carried to send copy of repair list with letter to headquarters. Vote of thanks to steward department and radio operator. Recreation room to be painted and repair list to be completed. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), April 22—Chairman, N. Mark; Secre­ tary, A. Lambert. Water tanks are being cleaned. Will call water situa­ tion to patrolman's attention. Still trying to get fans for messhall. Ship's fund—$8. No beefs, some disputeed overtime. Motion carried to concur in communications from headquarters. Less buttermilk aboard and more fresh milk wanted. Would like some bananas also. STEEL KING (Isthmian), April 15— Chairman, J. G. Newman; Secretary, P. Harayo. No beefs, everything is okay. Balance of ship's fund is $37.71. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), April 15—Chairman, J. O'Rourke; Sec­ retary, J. Downy. Deck delegate re­ quested copy of overtime and asked crew to list their overtime on sepa­ rate sheet before payoff. No beefs. Motion carried to accept communica­ tion from headquarters. Ship's fund to be started. First aid kit needed in cngineroom. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), AprN 11—Chairman, L. Von Lofton; Sacra­ tary, P. WIsa. Ship's delegate gave a talk on how to be a good SIU man. Balance of ship's fund is $20.90. No beefs. Recent communication from headquarters was posted. Motion car­ ried to have arrival pool. Discussion held en crev- 's proper duties. Crayfishes Double As '^Medicine' Hospitalized, but not too sick to enjoy a batch of boiled swamp crayfish. Seafarers at man missed ship. Radio operator has been getting MTD broadcast. Several replies were received from Senators regarding "50-50." Ship's fund con­ tains $3.09. No beefs. Motion carried to concur in communications from headquarters. EDITH (Bull), April 37—Chairman, E. C. Barnhlll; Secretary, McPherson. schedule mixed up. Talks on "50-50" law. Crew urged to write or wire Senators. One man hospitalized in Singapore. One man missed ship in Yuicohama. Captain turned down man to sign on in deck dept. Department delegates to see captain regarding all beefs and get squared away before payoff. Pantry to be painted. Crew to stay out of messiiall until 6 AM so paint can dry. Garbage to be dumped aft of housing. Engine foc'sles to be painted, Pare Tbirteea LOG Still counting their blessings—even 8,000 miles away—after a narrow escape from possible serious injuries, Seafarers on the Robin Sherwood are firmer than ever in their belief in the value of safety aboard"^ ship. type "help point up the value of Members of the deck gang safety aboard SIU ships." It also involved in the near-miss "just happened to be someplace else" when the aft jumbo boom forward of the number 5 hatch unexpect­ edly toppled onto the deck. It fell pell-mell into the winch bed among a group of longshoremen who were using it during load­ ing operations in Jackson v i i 1 e , Florida, just be­ fore the ship left for Capetown, South Africa. "Miraculously, as it happened, nobody was Cousins hurt," deck dele­ gate Clarence L. Cousins recalled, "but if it had happened just five minutes sooner, there might have been some bad casualties among our own men. Boom Badly Bent "Needless to say, jumbo didn't break but, as a result,-wak pretty badly bent near the top. All avail­ able members of the deck crew stripped it that same night." Writing from Capetown, Cousins commented that incidents of thLs produced a new SIU slogan which he believes would be useful. "I'd suggest a little modifica­ tion in our motto about an SIU ship being a clean ship and re­ vise it to 'an SIU ship is a clean, safe ship,'" he added. "In this way, the idea of safety can be more readily emphasized for the membership. We don't want jumbo to have another chance." the New Orleans USPHS Hospital have nominated Brother Louis Anderson as one of their favorite people. Anderson trucked a hamper packed with this Southern deli­ cacy to the hospital last week and delighted some of the SIU in­ mates with the surprise gift, An­ drew "Snoz" McCloskey reported. A crayfish ^crawfish to some) is a freshwater shellfish smaller but similar to the lobster. It is found almost everywhere except in Africa, but it is not known or appre­ ciated through­ out the w o r 1 d, McCloskey said. (The crawfish il­ lustrated is onethird actual size. Ed.) "A good time was had by all who devoured these crustaceans," he said, "particularly one member from the East, a 'yankee,' who had never eaten a crayfish. After he was shown how to peel and de­ vour these tender morsels, he was full of compliments for them. "Others at the hospital, who learned later about Anderson's gift, were watering at the mouth just thinking about them. We hope Brother Anderson continues to be a regular visitor to the hospital and brings more of his 'friends' with him." Sun 'n Salts At Sea IlillislPiliii WsiSSiSp; Comet n Gang Fetes Skipper On Retirement Since everyone has put in a little time thinking about "that chicken farm some­ where . . ." Seafarers on the Sea Comet II felt a little mellow when they got word their skipper was retiring from the sea. Translating this into action, since the old man had been "a pretty good guy to sail with," crewmembers led by Steve Szanto, ship's delegate, and Ralph Masters unanimously decided to get up a fund, for a farewell gift. ^ What to get had the boys in A quandary quite a while. Eventual­ ly they got him an extra "tweeter" or some such gadget for his "hi-fi" set. No one's quite sure what it was, but since the old man made sure the "hi-fi" got off before he did, they figured it was a good bet. Szanto, ship's treasurer D. W. Lietz and reporter J. A. Alves comprised th# purchasing mission. Sunbathing on a Sunday afternoon (top photo) rates tops with these Seafarers as they make their way to South Africa on the SS Robin Trent. Pictured (standing, I to r) are Joseph C. Donovan, OS; James Corcoran, DM; T. Bouchard, BR; H. Galphin, AB; seated, A. Haigley, DM. At bottom, a trio on the SS Afmena shares e bit of serious conversation at PortNewark. Bosun Henry Bilde (center) has the floor, as Let Kurlender, OS (left), and Chuck Honoroski, AB, listen in. -I �SEAFARERS F«f» Fonrteea Now Whaddya Suppose Those Two See? Raps Ant|-'50-50' View In Germany To the Editor: I'd Uke to let you know that the local radio station in Bre­ men, Germany, broadcasts some shipping news every Wednesday evening. Two weeks ago the announcer on the program was giving out some hot air about the St. Law­ rence Seaway and the "50-50" cargo preference law. He was using the word "discrimination" on the subject of "50-50" and I'y \ m t' It •, ii- .'•• Ifv If I:-/ From the way things look, ' Charlie Frank, AB, and Joe Gonsalves, DM, are gazing right into the eyes of the baby-san with Garry Ganty, OS (inset), in Japan. Ac­ tually, they and H. K. Shellenberger, pumpman, Ganty and John Sparon, bosun, are relaxing on the Federal listening to music from a tape recorder on the deck. Anyway that's what C. T. McAvoy says. He sent in the pix. Good Crew Helps Keep Bridger Shuttle Going Patience is an occupational necessity on Persian Gulf-Japan shuttle run tankers and, aside from assorted mishaps and some underhanded weather conditions, the SS Fort Bridger is still managing to keep its-^ make it oyer to Le Havre and head above water. The monotonous routine of Rouen, France, but just as they the shuttle always puts the boys 5,000 to 10,000 miles from home at either end of the run, and if not for "a fine crew and a very cooperative bunch of officers" things might go completely hay­ wire. Reporting from the ship while in Yokohama, David F. M. Sykes, deck delegate, brought one side­ light on last January's disaster in­ volving the tanker Salem Mari­ time into focus. When the Fort Bridger came out of the shipyard after a twoyear lay-up at the end of 1955, she went into Lake Charles to load for Europe. "That's where things started happening," Sykes pointed out. "After laying there a week with a dozen inspectors aboard every day, we went over to Port Arthur for a $40,000 chemi­ cal tank-cleaning job. One Month Clean-Up "We lay there almost a month and just about changed crews. Near the end, one brother, Wilmer Clarke, decided she would never make it over across the North At­ lantic and got off too. It wasn't too long afterwards that he shipped on the Salem Maritime and was one of those lost when she blew up in Lake Charles, kill­ ing 13 SIU men and several others. "As things turned out, we did Burly were having the worst winter in over 100 years. Since then, we came back to the States, then went out again for this shuttle run. It was on a recent shuttle back to the Persian Gulf that the Fort Bridger rescued 20 men and sev- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the. writer. Names will be withheld upon request. claimed that if there should be any restriction on the foreignflag ships about to sail to Chi­ cago, there would be no more freedom of the seas. The next day I sent a letter to this wiseguy, along with my copy of the SEAFARERS LOG dealing with the "50-50" law, and asked him to stop talking non­ sense on matters he seemed to be unfamiliar with. Not only didn't he know what he was talking about, but he was also arousing bad feelings and poisoning the air about a friendly country. ' After all, it was help of the Marshall Plan and American aid which makes it possible for German ships to be back on the high seas again. The "50-50" law was not passed in order to discriminate against other coun­ tries but to make it easier for all countries to get along in the world freight market. This guy with his clumsy hotair talks was only helping Rus­ sia by causing dissension. ,So far I haven't gotten any reply from him. Unfortunately, this is also the only radio station in Bremen. Franz Pietzak Bremen, Germany it Clarko Barrlal eral head of cattle from a founder­ ing cargo sailing ship off the In­ dian coast. This event was re­ ported in the last issue of the LOG. Stickin' It Out Still aboard the ship right now, along with Sykes, are Pablo Barrial, bosun; "Ding Dong" Bell, 2nd cook; Jake Cuccia; E. W. Lambe, steward; V. Harding, chief cook; Mobile's "Fat Boy" 'Trosclair, and many other well-known brothers. "All's well, though. You could say we're living high off the hog —and 2,200 pounds of chicken," he added. 4" jrone 8; 1888 LOG 4" Locksley Galley Gang Rated Tops To the Editor: As a longtime chief steward and passenger ship man in the SIU, I wish to make known my appreciation for the fine food and service put out by the mem­ bers of the steward department with me on the Robin Locksley. These men are some of the best I've sailed with in all my 41 years of going to sea. A farewell dinner for the passen­ gers at Capetown was also ser­ ved to the crew and was deeply appreciated by everyone. With me this trip are Fred He's No Medicine Man Either Turok, chief cook; Roger "Frenchy" Hall, baker; and John Hummel and Andrew Lewis, passenger waiters, epiong To the Editor: others. Filet mignons and' all I read with interest the May the fixings are done up in real 11, .1956, issue of the SEA­ style by the chief cook and the FARERS LOG containing the baker, a graduate of pe Wilton full page expose of fake label­ Cake Decorating School of Chi­ cago, did a real job on the cake. ling and counterfeit branding Service by the waiters could by business. This week I received a cir­ not have been outdone any­ cular froni a manufacturer call­ where. Others in the department are ing my attention to the manner R. L. Fields, 2nd cook; S. Di- in which some companies use Bella, galley utility; R. Kurz, one or two layers of nylon cord saloon me.ssman; A. Cumming- on a rayon cord tire and call ham, pantry utility; Joe Kearns, them nylon tires. I. Galarce, messmen, and E. This is a dangerous practice, Rivera, BR utility. as there are far too many being Waiter L. Marcus killed on our highways today. All manufacturers should be re­ 4 4. 4 quired to brand their tires, naming the material and the amount of cords to the inch. Why condemn a few union To the Editor: Please wrint the following in racketeers in some parts of the the LOG. I wish to thank our labor movement when big busi­ Union officials for the wonder­ ness is doing its share of racket­ ful work being done for the eering at the same time? Keep up the good work. membership. Clarence Clegg I would be in some spot if it weren't for the help of the SIU 4 4 4 Welfare Plan. 'MS09: If I didn't have the SIU disability ben­ efit coming in To the Editor: I just wanted to take time regularly, I don't know out to drop you a new lines from how I would Liverpool before the Gateway City departs for the States. get aloQg. Right now We have a real good crew I'm still in St. and have had fine weather all Pilutis Vincent's Hos­ the way over. There have been pital in New York, and they no beefs and all the men are on sure have some wonderful doc­ the ball. tors and nurses here. Every­ The scuttlebutt is that Water­ body tries to make your stay as man is taking the ship back comfortable as possible. from States Marine and intends I sure miss all my shipmates to keep her on this run. and friends at the New York Here's hoping that these few hall. When I am able to get lines find you in the best of around a little better I'll be health, on behalf of the crew dropping around the Union hall and myself. to say hello to them in person. C. L. Van Epps If you use the photo of me that Ship's reporter you have on file, it will help 4 4 4 some of the brothers I sailed with to remember what I look like. Thanks again to everyone for their help. To the Editor; ^ \ Joseph Pilutis I would appreciate your pub­ 4 4 4 lishing this about one of our friends who has passed away. He was a real friend of the sea­ man, and always willing to help To the Editor: Just a few lines to let you one of us out when shipping know I'm in the Veterans Hos­ was slow. His name is known to hun­ pital in Coral Gables, Fla. The USPHS doctors put me in here dreds of seafaring men, and he because it was an emergency. would rest better if he knew I've been on out-p a t i e n t that one of his friends hadn't treatment since I've been here, forgotten him. His name is but I had to return to the hos­ Pete Valenti, and he operated pital because of some trouble the Spotlight Bar in New Orleans. with my legs. His wife, Bobbie, is carrying Please have the SEAFARERS LOG sent to the hospital here. on where Pete left off. Sincerest regards to all the I'm sure there are a lot of men in New Orleans. seamen out on ships who are Ernest H. Webb ignorant of- the fact that they have lost a good friend and who (Ed note: The LOG will be join in mourning his loss. sent to you regularly, but we Paddy O'Driscoll hope you're out of there soon.) Raps Rackets , in Business. Hails Disability Aid From SIU Gateway City in Top Shape Mourns Passing Of NO Friend He's Drydocked in Miami Hosp. By Bernard Seaman �SEAFARERS June t, 1956 DC SOTO (Pan Atlantic), May 4— Chairman, W. Helflnsin; Sacratary, S. RuiyakI, New ahip'a delesate alacted. Few houra diaputed overtime. Hequest that a leed library be put aboard. Garbage to be placed in dis­ posal units and boxes on deck. Dele­ gate to check slppchest before going foreign. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), May S— Chairman, Major T. Costollo; Secre­ tary, Jamas M. Nalson. $180.70 In ship's movie fund. One man ill. Two men getting off. New ship's delegate elected. Suggestion about throwing cigarette butts in buckets. Crew pan­ try to be left clean. JOHN R. KULUKUNDIS (Mortis), April 2*—Chairman, John Crux; Sec­ retary, Richard Lucky. Cereals, crack­ ers, dry stores infested and steward CHILORE (Ore), May 1*—Chairman, Webb; Secretary, G. Earley. Ship's fund S17.20.' Empty coffee cups to be returned to pantry. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), May 17—Chairman, I. Wilson; Sacratary, C. Strlngfallow. Repair list to be made for ship laid up for re­ pairs. First aid kit to be placed in engine room. Headquarters reports read and accepted. OREMAR (Ore.), May 15—Chairman, S. Zubovlch; Secretary, 7. Dabardelaben. Repair Ust turned f'-. Ship's fund. $11.41. New ship'^ .-delegate elected. Washing machine to be fixed. Good preparation and serving of meals. All repairs to be checked on arrival In" Baltimore. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), May t— Chairman, C. Rogers; Secretary, A. agreed to throw overboard. Sample _Jcept for company inspection. Practice of storing left-over foods in coffee cans in refrigerator to be discon­ tinued. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), May It— Chairman, H. Sedgeway; Secretary, Blultt. Complaint about bread and shortage of fruits. One man who was ill paid off in Quanta. Ship's fund $5.42. Repair list turned in. Patrolman to be contacted about gal­ ley feeding longshoremen. Engineer to see about pipe to outside fresh water line. STEEL KINO (Isthmian), May »— Chairman, Jack Proccll; Secretary, Pedro J. Harayo. Ship's fund $37.31. BATTLE ROCK (USPC), May 5 — Chairman, J. Brock; Secretary, J. Secura. Chief Pumpman joined ship at Bahrain. More citrus fruit and juices, variety of cold drinks to be put aboard. More attention to check­ ing of stores, particularly meats. Chief pumpman elected new ship's delegate. HURRICANE (Waterman). May II—, Chairman, J. Thomas; Secretary, P. Platcik. One man missed ship.. in Korea. All men getting off to-check, with patrolman for dues, etc. Ship's fund $31.02. Repair list turned in. One man missed ship in Korea. Dis­ cussion on slopchest—many items not carried. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), May 12—Chairman, John SwIderskI; Sacra­ tary, Jahn Brady. Few photos sent to LOG. All hands to donate to ship's fund at payoff. Heavy duty washing machine requested. Forced draft vents to foc'sles and messhalls frozen—should be repaired, TEXMAR (Calmar), March 11—Chair­ man, C. Hanslay; Sacratary, M. Culp. New ship's delegate elected. Flush valves in engine department bath­ room to be repaired. New mirror for FWT room. TCrew to stay out of pantry during meal time and not linger In messroom after eating. Chipping conlined to specific spot. CHRYSS JANE (Orion), March 4— Chairman, W. McKenna; Secretary, H. Carpenter. New bed springs were put in bunks. Suggestion to have meetings at different times so. everyone will have opportunity to attend. New ship's delegate elected. Question brought* up regarding taking packages ashore. None of ship's property was taken ashore. EVELYN (Bull), May 19—Chairman, William F. Barth; Secretary, Stanley Johns. Ship's fund $3. New ship's delegate elected. Steward requested return of all unused linen. GATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), May 11—Chairman, James Pulliam; Secretary, D. Collins. Repair list made up. Clarifications received from New York. Two hours disputed overtime. Patrolman to check slopchest and re­ pairs before signing on. Discussion on condition of living quarters aft; hot water system, heating system, sanitary system and locker space. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 20—Chairman, Red Sullivan; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Water tanks be­ ing repaired. No fans received yet. I.sundry room should be cleaned by each department. Two men missed ship. Rinsing water for dishes to be kept hot. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 19—Chairman, James Meehan; Secretary, James Byrne. Requested membership to be more friendly and cooperative. Any beefs should be dis­ cussed at meeting prior to payoff. Repair list turned in. Third cook jumped ship in Long Beach. Cook starts meals much too soon. Steward department bathroom and shower to be painted. Supplies taken from pantry should be returned. ANTINOUS (Waterman), May 5— Chairman, T. J. Radlch; Secretary, C. Elliay. New ship's delegate and re­ porter elected. Discussion on safely rules. Catwalk steps to be changed for greater safety. Hose in laundry to be changed to get hot or cold water whenever needed. CHRYSS JANE (Orlon), April 15— Chairman, T. Patrlquin; Secretary, H. Ryan. Repairs being made. One man hospitalized. New ship's delegate elected. Man paid off in Trinidad. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), May 11— Chairman, John Santos; Secretary, O. Fielding. New ship's delegate elected. MASSMAR (Calmar), May 2e— Chairman, Fred Miller; Secretary, J. Yuknas. Captain taken off ship very sick. Ship's fund $20. Man missed ship In Long Beach due to error on t t. 4 4 4 . Ricky Wayne Beavers, born March 20, 1956, to Seafarer, and Mrs. Emory A. Beavers, Baltimore, Md. 4. 4 4 4 t, 4> i 4. 4 4 4 William Scott McDonald, born William Roeer Hamm, bom Catherine Ann Viai, born April April 7, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 11, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Er- March 6, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. William J. McDonald, Has­ JUes W. Hamm, Wilson, NC. win H. Vial, New Orleans, La. kell, Tex. t 4. 4 i Edwina Rita Schrock, born May Julia Salcedo, born April 25, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Miguel 1, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward Schrock, San Francisco, Salcedo, New York, NY. If a crewmember quits while Calif. 4i Ji a ship is in port, delegates 4 4 4' ^ Deborah Gwen Johnson, born are asked to contact the hali William Brian Kaup, born November 2, 1955, to Seafarer and March 21, 1956, to Seafarer and immediately for a replace­ Mrs. William H. Johnson, Balti­ Mrs. James W. Kaup, Elizabeth, ment. Fast action on their part more, Md. will keep all jobs aboard ship NJ. filled at all times and elimi­ t 4" 4" 4 4 4 nate the chance of the ship Bobbi Ann Castelin, born March Donald Earl Christian, born sailing shorthanded. April 23, 1956, to . Seafarer and 31, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Shorthanded? TO SHIPS IH ATUNTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BROSDCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS #9^ IVEay SUNDAY . ISSO DMT •Msg 1 He Veiee ef Hte MTD. mssmm / Mm < . siPilil IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), May 20— Chairman, Robert Beale; Secretary, W. Bebalek. Purchased games. S1.56. One man short in black gang. New mattreases not received yet. Ship's fund. $22.14. Communications read and accepted. Safety suggestions to be given to patrolman. t. Robert Castelin, Pass Christian, Miss. Nanette William^n, born April William . Clay Gribble, born Doris' Marie Milton, born Feb­ 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs|. ruary 4, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. April 24, 1956, to Seafarer and Vemon L. Williamson, Soperto'n, Mrs. John D. Gribble, La Marque, John D. Milton, Baltimore, Md. Ga. ~ Tex. FAIRISLE (Waterman), May 20— Chairman, C. Tobias; Secretary, W. Busch. Ship's fund, $9.25. New ship's delegate elected. Messroom to be painted. KATHRYN (Bull), May 13—Chair­ man, C. Hasx; Secretary, Luis Vila. TEXMAR (Calmar), May 20—Chair­ man, J. Brooks; Secretary, J. Smith. t. ORION PLANET (Orion), May IB— Chairman, Jlrt) Davis; Secretary, M. J. Wells. New ship's delegate and treas­ urer elected. Need fans for foc'sles, Foc'sle doors should be stenciled. Suggestion that two end chairs be held for watch. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), May 24—Chairman, H. P. Towne; Sec­ retary, I. M. Peacock. No drinking on watch. Ship's fund. $11.10. Telephone needed In lower hold and between decks. Discussion on cabs In Belle Chasse. La. CHRYSS JANE (Colonial), May 20 —Chairman, T. Patrlquin; Sacratary, P. Jomlder. Discussion on payoff pro­ cedure and transportation. All oi the following SIU /amities Mrs. Walter W. Christian, Mobile, will collect the $200 maternity Ala. benefit plus a $25 bond from the 4. t 4. ' Union in the baby's name: Carmen Esther Velez Colon, Julia Erna Marias, born March born March 29, 1956, to Seafarer 7, 1956, To Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ and Mrs. Rafael V. Molina, Areseph J. Martus, Jr., Blackwood, NJ. cibo, PR. ARICKAREE (US Petroleum), May 13—Chairman, P. J. St. Marie; Secre­ tary, D. E. Van Alstlne. One man left ship in Singapore due to family ill­ ness. One man left behind in Japan. Three men went to hosptal in Singa­ pore. Need overtime sheets. Also need classification on paying off in foreign ports. Discussion on. elimination of petty and personal dissentions. Need chief cook. Crew to take care of linen when used on deck. Ryan. New fans needed. Repair list turded in. Crew to write Senators from Massachusetts urging thsm to take action on 50-50 bill. Few new chairs needed in messroom. Wash water very rusty. Tanks need clean­ ing. New ship's delegate elected. Ship's fund $5.00. Report read and accepted. Discussion on food. - RECENT ARRIVAIS - board. Was not logged and should not be flned. Laundry and recreation room to be kept clean at all times. PORTMAR (Calmar), JMay 11—Chair­ man, Rlchad Schemm; Secretary, Lee Owyer. Ship's fund. S25. New ship's treasurer and reporter elected. Fric­ tion en deck about mate and captain working on deck. To be taken up with agent at Wilmington. Few men paying off. Pace Fifteen LOG WFK-3f. 19150 KCt Ships In Coribbean, East Csost of South Amarico, South Atlantic ond Eott Coast of Unitad Slates. WFL-65, 15150 KC$ Ships in GuH of Mex­ ico, Coribbean, West CoPM of South Amer­ ica, West Coosi of Mexico and US Eosi Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KC» Ships ill Meitiltrronean oroo. North Allontic, Euiopeon and US Eost Coast. I . WMS! UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UNION AND MARITIME NEWS OF SPECIAL INTEREST DEL NORTE (Mississippi!, May 11— Chairman, E. Crane; Secretary, George Annls. $.50 donation made to brother whose father passed away. Two re­ patriated seamen aboard, one from Del Ore and one from Del Mar. Mat­ ter about garbage disposal settled. SEATRAIN'HEW YORK (Seatrain), May 2—Chairman, F. C. King; Secre­ tary, I. M. .Peacock. Ship's fund. $11.10. Delegate to get a good library and assortment -of books. Washing machine should be repaired. Lights on super deck to be checked. Wash should be removed after drying. SANTORE (Orel), May It—Chair­ man, S. Mills; Secretary, Gerald Dun­ ham. Discussion on Insufficient stores previous voyage. New ship delegate and secretary-reporter elected. Stew­ ard to follow up stores list to avoid future shortages. McKETTRICK HILLS (Western Tankers), May 20—Chairman, Ray­ mond Drihkoyeza; Secretary, Daniel Backrack. All men to be aboard one hour before sailing. Ship to be exter­ minated for rats. Four replacements needed in Savannah. Letter from headquarters read and accepted. New steward department working rules to be effective immediately. Need new galley range. Spoiled meats to be dis­ carded. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OF THE SW-Ue DISIMCT-SW-MFOW-MCS-ltOU-MMtP,-BME-SIU.CANADIAN DiSTRICT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World ^ Wireless Broadcasts gi Continue *.. IJ MONDAY. 0315 Gtlj Europe and North America WCO-13020 KCt ' East Coast South America WCO-16908.8 KCs West Coast South America WCO-22407 KCs 1 I I I (10:15 PM EST Sunday) Australia WMM 25-15607 KCs Northwest Pacific WMM 81-11037.5 I I I I I �SEAFARERS AWARDED FIRST PRIZI • GENERAL EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE • 18SS • LOG INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OP AMERICA • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION * ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT > AFL-CIO • rule ShaU not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded Or late, and shaU not be deemed to require any Employer to pay transportation by virtue of the transfer of the job caU. The provi­ sions of Rule 4(C) shaU be subor(Unate hereto. SEAFARERS IHri UHiON A&e DISTRICT, AFL AND 5. Special Preferences ""f "i COMTRACTED EMPLOYERS (These rules include the rules previously printed and distributed, together with amendments thereto, decided upon by the Seafarers Appeals Board, up to and including April 26, 1956.) " Every seaman shipped through the hiring halls of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, hereinafter called the "Union," shaU be shipped pursuant to the following rules: I. Seniority emergency circumstances, such as insuring against a vessel sailing short in a department. No seaman shall be shipped out on> a job outside the group in which he is- registered, except as specifically set forth herein. The. following are the groups within the lists (departments), in which classified seamen may register. Within one ligt (department), those possessing a higher seniority rating may take priority in the obtaining of jobs over those with lesser seniority rating even when not registered in the same group, subject, however, to tha pro­ visions of Rule 4 (C). The foUowing is a breakdown of the list (department) group: A. Without prejudice to such other legal conditions and restrictions on employment as are contained in the agreements between the Union and the Employers, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs of­ fered through the hiring halls of the Union in accordance with the class of seniority rating they possess, subject, nevertheless, to the other rules contained herein. DECK DEPARTMENT Group I—Day Workers B. Seniority shaU be determined in the foUowing manner; Bosun Deck Maintenance A Class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who Bosun's Mate Watchman—Day Work have shipped regularly up to December 31. 1954. with one or more Carpenter Storekeeper of the companies listed in Appendix A. attached hereto and made Croup II—Rated Watch Standers a part hereof, since before January 1. 1951. subject, however, to Quartermaster Car Deckman Rule 9. Able Seaman Watchman—Standing Watchei A Class B seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who Group III have shipped regularly up to December 31. 1954. with one or more Ordinaries on Watch of the companies listed in Appendix A. since before January 1. 1955, and who do not have a Class A seniority rating, subject, however, ENGINE DEPARTMENT to Rule 9. Group I A Class C seniority rating shaU be possessed by all seamen who Chief Electrician 1st. 2nd. 3rd Ref. Eng'r. do not have a Class A or Class B seniority rating, subject, how­ 2nd Electrician Chief Storekeeper ever, to Rule 9. Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.—Day Work Evap. Maintenance Man Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no seaman shall UnUc. Jr. Eng'r.—Watch Pumpman. 1 and 2 he deprived of the seniority to which he would be otherwise en­ Plumber-Machinist Engine Maintenance titled by virtue of service with the armed forces of the United States. Chief Ref. Eng'r, C. .A seaman will be deemed to have slflpped regularly with one or Group II more of the companies listed in,Appendix A if he has been employed Watertender Deck Engineer as an unlicensed seaman no le^than ninety days (90) per calendar Fireman-Watertendep Engine UtUity year on one or more American flag vessels owned or operated by Fireman the said companies, subject, however, to Rule 3 (A). This latter Oiler—Diesel Oiler—Steam provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority if Group III the requirements therein were not met during the first calendar year Wiper In which the seaman commenced to ship but. if not met. the said STEWARD DEPARTMENT calendar year shall not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading Group I—Rated Men Is concerned. Chief Steward-Passenger Chief Cook D. Employment with, or election to any office or Job in the Union, 2nd Steward-Passenger Night Cook and Baker or any employment taken at the behest of the Union, shall be deemed Steward 2nd Cook and Baker to be the same as employment with any of the companies listed in Chef Appendix A. and seniority shall accrue accordingly during the period Group II such employment, office, or job is retained. 2nd Cook and 3rd Cook E. A Class A seniority rating shall be the highest. Class B. the next highest, and so on. and priority as to jobs shall be granted Group III—Mesimen accordingly, subject, nevertheless, to the rules contained herein. Messman UtUity Messman F. Within each class of seniority, a seaman shall be shipped in accordance wi^ the length of time be has been unemployed, the C. No seaman shall be tendered any job unless he is quaUfied one unemploy^ the longest to be shipped the first, subject, never­ therefor in accordance with law and can furnish, on demand, the theless. to the rules contained herein. appropriate documents evidencing this qualification. 0. It shall be the responsibility of each seaman to furnish proof It. No man shaU be .shipped whUe under the influence of alcohol of seniority and length of the period of his unemployment. Notwith­ or drugs. standing any other provisions herein, the failure to produce ade­ i. All seamen shipped through the Union shaU be given two as­ quate proof of seniority or length of unemployment shall be grounds signment cards. One of these cards shaU be given by the seaman for denial of the job sought. An appropriate seniority rating card to the head of his department aboard ship, the other to his de­ duly issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient proof of partment delegate aboard ship. seniority, for the purposes of shipping, without prejudice to the J. Without prejudice to the right of appeal contaii\ed herein, a right of any seaman to furnish different proof of his seniority in seaman may be refused permission to ship when he is not in com­ reasonably legible and easily ascertainable form, such as official pliance with the union shop or maintenance of membership pro­ Coast Guard discharges. Unemployment periods shall be ascertained visions of the contract entered between the Union and its con­ solely from shipping cards issued by the Union. tracted employers, where such provisions are applicable. It shall H. Seniority rating cards will be issued by the Union only upon be the burden of the Union, in the event of appeal, to estabUsh written and personal application made and accepted. These will be that the refusal to ship, in such cases, is based on grounds con­ valid only for the calendar year in which issued. No seniority sistent with those provisions of Sections 8A3 and 8B2 of the Labor rating card will be issued after October in each calendar year, Management Relations Act of 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act), as amended, unless the remaining time is not needed to preserve the seniority dealing with failure to tender uniformly required periodic dues and rating of the applicant, or is mathematicaiiy sufficient to enable him initiation fees. to retain his seniority. Each seniority rating card shall be based K. Subject to the other rules contained herein, a seaman receiving upon entitlement as of the date applied for. a job shaU give up the shipping card on which he was shipped. Shipping cards issued by the Union shall be valid for a period of 3. Hospital Cases 90 days from the date of issue, subject to the other ruies con­ tained herein. If the 90th day fails on a Sunday or a holiday, A. Notwithstanding anytnlng to the contrary herein contained, the national or state, or if the hall in which registration has been made period of employment required during each year to constitute is closed on that day for any reason, the card shall be deemed regular shipping, or for the maintenance of Class B or Class C valid until the next succeeding business day on which the hall is seniority without break, shall be reduced, pro rata, in accordance with open. Shipping cards shall be issued to all those requesting the the proportion of bona fide In and out patient time to each same, provided the seaman has all the neces.sary documents and calendar year. Example; If a man has been a bona fide in and papers required by law and is otherwise eligible. out patient for four (4) months in one calendar year, the yearly employment required for seniority purposes shall be reduced by 1. Seniority shall be calculated on the basis of employment with­ one-third for that year. out regard to department (deck, engine, or steward), without preju­ B. A seaman who enters a bona fide hospital as an in-patient and dice. however, to the application of any other rule contained herein. remains there for thirty (30) days or more, shall be entitled, if A seaman may not change the department in which he usually otherwise qualified, to receive a thirty (30) day back-dated shipping ships without permission of the Seafarers Appeals Board, which card. If he has been such an in-patient for less than thirty (30) days, permission shall be granted only upon proof, deemed satisfactory he shall be entitled, if otherwise qualified, to a shipping card back­ by the Board, that medical reasons, insufficient to prohibit sail­ ing altogether, warrant the change. dated to the day he first entered the hospital. This rule shaU not apply unless the seaman reports to the dispatcher within forty-eight J. Seamen with a Class B or Class C seniority rating may be (48) hours after his discharge, exclusive of Saturdays. Sundays, and shipped on a vessel for one round trip, or sixty (60) days, whichever Holidays, and produces his hospital papers. is longer; in the latter case, the sixty (60) day period may be ex­ tended. where necessary to insure practicability insofar as leaving 4. Business Hours and Job Calls — the ship is c()ncerned. This rule shall not be applied so as to cause A. All Uqion halls shall be open from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. a vessel to sail shorthanded. No transportation shall be due by • On Saturdays, the halls shall be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. virtue of the application of this rule. The words, "round trip." On Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and Holidays, the hours of busi­ shall have the usual and customary meaning attributed to it by ness shall be determined by the Port Agent, upon proper notice seamen, whether it be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. posted on the bulletin board the day before. B. Jobs shall be announced during non-holiday week days, in­ 2. Shipping Procedure cluding Saturday mornings, on the huur, except for the 8:00 AM and Noon calls. On .Saturday afternoons. .Sundays, and Holidays, or A. No seaman shall be shipped unless registered for shipping. No under exceptional circumstances, the job may be called out at any seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port of the time after it comes in. In no case shall a job be called out unless Union at one time. No shipping card issued in one port shall be it Is first posted on the shipping board. honored in another. C. There shall be a limit of eight (8) job calls in which tha B. No seaman may register for another, or use another's shipping priority of Class A and Class B personnel may be exercised in ob­ card or seniority rating card. All registration must be in person, taining a particiilar job. If the eighth job call does not produce a and seamen must be present, in person, when a job is offered th .i. qualified seamair possessing either a Class A or Class B seniority C. No seaman may register for a Job so long as he is employed rating On the order prescribed herein), that seaman with a Class C on any vessel. seniority rating, otherwise entitled under these rules, shall bit' D. No seaman shall have the right to reject more than two jobs, selected for the job. This rule shall not be applied so as to after throwing in for them, within the period^ of validity of his cause a vessel to sail shorthanded or late. shipping' card. Rejection of more than two jobs'during this period D. The five major ports are declared to be New York. Baltimore, will require re-registration and the taking out of a new shipping MobUe. New Orleans, and San Francisco. In halls other than those therein located, if three (3) calls for a Job do not produce a' quaU­ card. E. Every seaman who accepts a job, and who quits or is fired fied seaman possessing a Class A or Class B seniority rating, the job after one day. shall not be permitted to retain the original shipping shaU be placed in suspense but only with respect to Class A and Class card on which he received his job. but must re-register to ship. If B personnel who are registered for shipping, and not with respect he quits or is fired within one day. he must report back to the dis­ to Class C personnel. The nearest major port shall be notified, and patcher on the next succeeding business day or else give up the the suspended job offered there. A qualified Class A or Class B original shipping card on which he received his job. -seaman (in that order) in the major port so notified shall have the F. No seaman shall be allowed to register on more than one list right to bid for these jobs but only within the remaining five (5) (department), and in not more than one group, as hereinafter set job calls. In the event these jobs are not bid for. that seaman with forth. No seaman shall be shipped out on a job off a list (depart­ a Class C seniority rating, otherwise entitled under these rules and registered in the notifying port, shaU be assigned the job, Tbif ment) other than that on which he is registered, except under .•(-%, .,1. - • A. Within each class of seniority rating.'seamen over fifty (W) years of age shaU be preferred in obtaining jobs of fire watchmen. B. A seaman shipped on a regular job. whose ship lays up less < than fifteen (15) days after the original employment date. shaU have restored to him the shipping card on which he was Ihipped, pro­ vided the card has not expired. C. If a ship lays up and then calls for a crew within ten (10) days after layup. the same crew members shall have preference, providing they are registered on the shipping Ust. D. A seaman with a Class A seniority ratiiw shaU not be required to throw in for a job on the same vessel after first obtaining, a job thereon, so long as he has not been discharged for cans* or has quit. i E. Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfactory completloa from the Andrew Furuseth Training School shaU be preferred over other Class C personnel. F. (1) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of bosun ShaU be given those seamen who either have actuaUy sailed as AB for at least 36 months In the Deck Department, or, havo actuaUy ^Ued In any capacity in the Deck Department for at least 72 months, or, have actuaUy sailed as bosun for U-months, in aU cases with one or more of the companies listed in the afore­ mentioned Appendix A. (2) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of Chief Electrician shaU be given those seamen who have actually saUed for at least 36 months in the Engine Department, including at least 12 months as Second Electrician, with one or more of tha companies listed in the aforementioned Appen(Ux A. (3) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of steward on cargo vessels shaU be given those seamen who either have actually saUed for at least 36 months in the Stewards Depart­ ment in a rating above that of 3rd Cook. or. have actuaUy sailed as steward (or as 2nd Steward on passenger vessels) for at least 13 months, in either case with one or more of the companies listed In the aforementioned Appendix A. (4) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of Chief Steward, on passenger vessels. shaU be given those seamen who have actuaUy sailed for at least 12 months as Chief Stevrard or as 2nd Steward on passenger vessels, and preference for the job of 2nd Steward, on passenger vessels, shall be given on the same basis as that -of steward on cargo vessels, in all cases with one or more of the companies listed in the aforementioned AppencUx A. G. The above - preference shaU obtain notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in these rules. 6. Standby Jobs A. Standby jobs'shaU be shipped in rotation, within each class of seniority rating. No standby shaU be permitted to take a regu­ lar job on the same vessel unless he returns to the haU and throws in for the. regular job. His original shipping card shall be returned to the standby when he reports back to the (Uspatcher tmless it has expired in the interim. 7. Relief In the event an employed seaman \yants time off and secures permission to do so. he shall call the haU and secure a reUef. No reliefs shaU be furnished for less than four (V hours or more than three (3) days. The one asking for time off shall be responsible for paying the relief at the regular overtime rate. ReUefs shaU be shipped in the same manner as a standby. This rule shaU not apply when replacements are not required by the head of the department concerned. 8. Promotions or Transfers Aboard Ship No seaman shipped under these rules shaU accept a promotion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch the required man from the Union haU. 9. Change in Seniority A. AU those who possess a fclass B seniority rating shall be entitled to a Class A seniority rating eight (8) years after they commenced to ship regularly with the companies set forth in Appendix A. provided they maintain their Class B seniority rating without bi^eak. B. AU those who possess a Class C seniority rating shaU be en­ titled to a Class B seniority rating two (2) years after they commenced to ship regiUarly with the vompanies set forth in Appendix A, provided they maintain their Class C seniority rating without break. C. Shipping with one or more of the companies set forth in Appendix A for at least ninety (90) days each calendar year is necessary to maintain without break a Class B or Class C seniority rating, subject, however, to Rule 3(a). This latter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority if the require­ ments therein were not met during the first calendar year in which the seaman commenced td ship but. if not met. the said calendar year shaU not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading Is concerned. D. The same provisions as to military service as are contained in Rule KB) ShaU be analogously applicable here. 10. Discipline A. The Union, although imder no indemnity obUgation. will not ship drunks, dope addicts, and others whose presence aboard ship would constitute a menace or nuisance to the safety and health of the crew. Anyone claiming a wrongful refusal to ship may appeal to the Seafarers Appeals Board, which shall) be a board of four (4), two (2) to be selected by the Union, and two (2) by that negotiating committee, representing Employers, known and commonly referred to as the Management Negotiating Committee. This Board shall name a Hearing Committee of two (2). to sit in the port where the refusal to ship takes place. If practicable, and if not. at the nearest avaUable port where it is practicable. This latter Committee shall arrange for a prompt and fair hearing, with proper notice, and shaU arrive at a decision, unanimously, to be binding and final. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, an appeal shall be taken to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Where a specific company is Involved in the dispute, a representative thereof must be appointed to the Committee by the Board, unless waived by the said company. B. Where a seaman deliberately fails or refuses to join his ship, or is guUty of misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, he may loss his shipping card for up to thirty (30) days. For a second offense, ha may lose his card up to sixty (60) days. In especiaUy severe cases, or in case of a third offense, he may lose his shipping card per­ manently. C. The Board of four (4) shaU be a permanent body, and each member' shaU have an alternate. The selection of the alternates, and the removal of members or alternates shaU be set forth in the agreements signed by the Union and the Employers. Members of the Board may serve on a Hearing Committee, subject to sub-para­ graph A. The Board shall act only if there participates at least one Union member and one Employer member, while the coUective strength of each group shall be the same, regardless of the actual number in attendance. The decisions of the Board shall be by unanimous vote, and shall be final and binding, except that, in tha event of a tie. the Board shall select an impartial fifth member to resolve the particular issue involved, in which case, a majori^ vote shall then • be final and binding. Where no agreement can be reached as to the Identity of the fifth member, application therefor shall be made to the Amerieau Arbitration Association, and its rules shall then be followed in reaching a decision. D. All disputes over seniority, and transportation disputes arising out of seniority rule applications, shall be dealt with in the same manner as disputes over shipping rights. B. It is the obligation of the one aggrieved to initiate action. No particular form is necessary, except that the complaint must be in writing, set out the facts in sufficient detail to properly identify the situation complained of. and be addressed to the Seafarers Appeal! Board. Room 316. Graystone Building, Mobile, Alabama. 11. Amendments These rules, including seniority classifications and requirements, may be amended at any time, in accordance with law. contracts between the Union and the Employers, and to the extent permitted by Uw and contract, as aforesaid, by the Seafarers Appeals Board. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource June 8, 1956 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO FIVE SUPREME COURT TEST ON SEA LAW RIGHTS RUNAWAYS FORCE SHIP BREAKOUTS OPEN NEW AFL-CIO HQ; IKE LAUDS UNION GAINS MEETINGS NEAR A PROGRAM FOR SIU MEDICAL CENTERS US REVEALS AMBITIOS SHIP REPLACEMENT PLANS SF EXPECTS JOB BOOM TO CONTINUE NEW YORK SHIPPING’S HOT; FUTURE OUTLOOK IS ROSY FIRST MIRITIME STRIKE 70 YRS AGO THIS MONTH ‘GIVE US CUSTOMS BREAK,’ CREW ASKS MOBILE GETS $ FOR SHIP CHANNEL JOB GET COPY OF SKIPPER’S REPORT, AVOID M&C GYPS, UNION URGES JONES ACT STILL UNDER FIRE FROM SHIPOWNERS CABLE SHIP IN LAYUP, ALASKA JOB PENDING PAN-ATLANTIC MAKES BID TO SERVICE MORE PORTS GOOD CREW HEPS KEEP BRIDGER SHUTTLE GOING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/08/1956 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Vol. XVIII, No. 12 1956 Periodicals Seafarers Log