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Story On Page 3
MTD Key To Sea Unity—Meany
Story On Page 3
Lauds MTD
Unity Role
Addressing the Maritime
Trades Department con
vention in Atlantic City,
AFL-CIO President
George Meany stressed
the value of MTD as the
"one place ... in the
AFL-CIO trade union
structure" for all marine
unions in the merged
labor movement. Meany
spoke in advance of the
national AFL-CIO con
vention which opened
yesterday in the New
Jersey resort city. On the
rostrum with him was
S1U - A & G secretary treasurer Paul Hall who,
as MTD president, wel
comed Meany and some
60 delegates from 12
AFL-CIO unions. (Story
on Page 3.)
Sherwood vote draws happy grin from Robin
Gray crewman Nick Wuchina. Robin Gray men.
voted SlU 24-3 later that day. Two other Robin
ships voted SlU since then. (Story on Page 2.)
300 Papers Compete:
LOG Wins 4 Prizes
in AFL-CIO Contest
—Story on Page 2
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In
Coast Guard helicopter hovers over^Olliae in row head after a collision in dense fog
between the SlU-manned Claiborne (left) and the Liberian
vessel Ellin last week about 13 miles cbwnstream from New
Orleans. Both ships had damage above the waterline but no
injuries were reported. The cause of the collision is not yet
clear. The Coast Guard is investigating.
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SEAFARERS
December 6, 1957
LOG
SlU SWEEPS FIRST
FOUR ROBIN SHIPS
BY 108-13 COUNT
An overwhelming pro-SIU majority has been cast
by crewmembers of the first four Robin Line ships to
vote in the National Labor Relations Board election
in the fleet. Smarting at^muster enough strength to
being forced to work un on the ballot.
der the National Maritime The need for a new election de
veloped with the start of an NMU
Union agreement, Seafar raid
on Seafarers' jobs after Rob
ers on the ships piled up a in Line was purchased by MooreMcCormack last spring. The new
total count of 108 votes for owners
announced then that Rob
the SIU. The NMU drew only in Line would be operated as a
13 votes.
separate division, maintaining ser
The ship-by-ship totals thus vice on the South and East Afri
tar are; Robin Sherwood; SIU, 25 can subsidy run. It was also indi
—NMU, 5; Robin Gray: SIU 24, cated at the time that existing con
tracts and hiring obligations would
Voting on the fifth
Robin be retained.
Not satisfied with this status, the
Line ship, the Robin Mowbray,
was expected to take, place to NMU subsequently got the com
day in New York. The out pany to place the ships under the
come on this ship was in doubt NMU contract, disregarding the de
as the NMU had succeeded in sires of the crewmembers on the
getting a number of replace ships involved. The company then
ments aboard this vessel in the forced crewmembers to work un
time since Moore-McCormack der the NMU agreement and start
ordering replacements from
had taken over the ships last ed
NMU halls.
spring. Three other ships will
The NMU followed up this con
vote this month.
cession by openly attempting to
—NMU, 3; Robin Kirk: SIU, 33—
NMU, 0; Robin Locksley, SIU, 26
—NMU, 5.
The heavy SIU majorities came
in the face of a ceaseless barrage
of pro-NMU propaganda to which
Seafarers have been subjected
over the last four months. Includ
ed in the propaganda pitch were
personal letters from NMU Presi
dent Joseph Curran promising full
NMU books free of initiation fees
and other assorted advantages to
Seafarers if they would support
the NMU raid in the fleet.
NMU
replacements shipped
aboard the Robin Line vessels also
joined in the pleas, but were told
by Seafarers to swap their NMU
books for a C-card in the SIU.
With sure defeat staring them
in the face, NMU representatives
have been raising "objections" aft
er each ship is voted. The "objec
tions" consist of reiterating that
the Board was "wrong in ordering
tlue elections in the first instance."
Early Certification Asked
The SIU has maintained that
these "objections" are of no merit
since they do not make any spe
cific charges as to the conduct of
the election. The SIU is asking for
early certification so that it can
negotiate with Moore-McCormack,
the owners of the Robin Line fleet,
for a collective bargaining agree
ment.
Until the NMU raid, the SIU
had enjoyed 17 years of uninter
rupted collective bargaining rela
tions with Robin Line, winning an
election in the fleet back in 1940
by a 199 to one count after the
NMU had been unable then to
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Bull Injunction Reversecl
WASHINGTON—Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan granted the Bull Steamship
Co. a limited stay until December 16 to allow it to try an appeal to the high court over a Cir
cuit Court ruling favorable to the SIU. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals had upheld
the SIU's right to picket by"*""
Walter Bruchhausen "must be set
while the MEBA and
overturning a lower court in aside" under the Norris-LaGuardia installations
MM&P maintained their lines.
junction issued October 1.
Act of 1932. Federal law bars In Bull Line subsequently obtained a
The appeals court order also
voided a similar injunction
against picketing by the Mas
ters, Mates & Pilots and the Ma
rine Engineers Beneficial Associa
tion in separate wage disputes with
the company. The SIU struck Bull
Line last August 19 and the deck
and engine officers set up their
own picketlines two days later.
Company operations resumed after
all picketing was banned about six
weeks ago.
Picketing Upheld
In its opinion upholding picket
ing by the three unions, the .threeman appeals tribunal said the orig
inal orders by District Court Judge
Home For Chrisfmasf
Hot While Raid's On
"I wanted to be home for Christmas this year, but this is
more important." That's how Seafarer Nick Wuchina summed
up the outlook of the crew of the Robin Gray, which voted
24 to 3 in favor of the SiU two *
weeks ago. Wuchina is one of v/ives in its desperate efforts to
get its hooks into Seafarers' jobs.
the Seafarers who have been "Robin Line never was my idea
junctions against peaceful picket Federal order barring picketing by
ing In a labor dispute.
the officers, while an SIU appeal
"No one controverts that this is to the Circuit Court was pending.
a peaceful strike," the appeals With all pickets banned by court
judges pointed out.
order, BuU Line ships began mov
"The mandate of the Norris-La ing again while all three unions
Guardia Act has been an expres pressed their appeals.
sion of national policy for many
The Circuit Court order, handed
years," thfe opinion continued. "If down November 21, set a 15-day
this policy is to be changed it period during which the lower
should, be changed by Congress, court's strike bans were to be
and not by judicial legislation or lifted. Justice Harian's temporary
inventiveness."
stay prolonged this period until
It was regarded as a complete December 16. Should the Supreme
vindication for the SIU's legal and Court refuse to hear the company
economic position since the strike appeal, the injunction would be
began.
lifted shortly afterward. SIU at
Also pending on the legal front torneys had attempted to get the
is a separate Injunction proceed Circuit Court to speed up the
ing by Bull Line in New York lifting of the ban before the 19
State Supreme Court, which was days ran out today. ^
postponed during the Union's ap
Wage Talk Breakdown
peal against the Federal injunction;
Seafarers began manning the
The company lost its bid for a tem picketlines at the Bull Line's
porary state injunction in Septem Brooklyn terminal in'^August fol
ber and then re-petitioned for a lowing the breakdown of negotia
permanent anti-strike order. The tions under the wage reopening
original petition was also turned clause of the SIU agreement with
down on the grounds of peaceful the company. An impasse was
picketing.
reached after many weeks of talks
At the same time, the Federal over SIU demands for parity with
District Court proceeding got un the West Coast unions on overtime
derway, and eventually proved and penalty pay scales, plus an
successful for the company. Fol across-the-board 20 percent wage
lowing the first injunction issued increase, all retroactive to July 1,
by Judge Bruchhausen, SIU pick 1957.
ets were removed from company
In separate negotiations under
the annual wage reviews provided
for in their contracts with Bull,
the MM&P and MEBA sought a
six percent increase plus additional
compensation for the deck and en
gine officers.
riding the Robin Line ships since of the ideal run," Wuchina said,
last June in the fight to repel the "but I'm sticking with it until all
National Maritime Union's raid in these ships are SIU again."
the fleet.
"When we came Into Baltimore
this trip," Wuchina said, "my wife
came from home to visit me. She
would have liked me home too^ut
she gave me a pep talk instead
about sticking to the ship until it's
all over."
Wuchina had a brief comment
Continuing a pattern of many years standing, the SEA
en the NMU's efforts to wheedle FARERS LOG was awarded four prizes in the annual jour
and pressure SIU men to drop their
SIU affiliations or get off the ship. nalism contest of the International Labor Press Association.
"It didn't work at all," he said. The LOG won a first award-*
When the ship came into port, he among international publica of the International Ladies Gar
said, NMU officials would swarm tions for the best front page ment Workers Union.
Last year, under slightly differ
aboard and try to comer a Seafarer in the news format, and three cer
and talk up the NMU. "Our guys tificates of merit (second prizes) in ent rules, the LOG won six awards,
would just walk away and leave the category of general editorial a first prize for the best cartoon,
excellence, editorial cartoon and a second prize for general editorial
Dec. 6, 1957
Vol. XX, No. 1 them," he said.
excellence, a second for best fronj;
'The NMU men in the crew written editorial.
would peddle the same line. They
There were five categories in all, page, a third for best editorial and
kept offering us full books in the with the LOG winning awards in honorable mention for best feature
article. There were no third prizes
NMU, but when we told them in four of the five.
PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer '
return that we would help them, Winner of the top award for gen or honorable mentions this year.
In 1955 and 1953, the LOG
HERBEHI BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA get a C-card in the SIU as a fair eral editorial excellence in the
aiAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN
EPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZII., Staff exchange they quickly dropped he international field was the Retail, took the top "editorial excellence
Writers. Bnj MOODY. Gulf Area Repre subject." The last trip out, he said," Wholesale and Department Store award." It has placed first or second
sentative.
the NMU men were "very quiet.' Union's publication "The Record." for this award in four of the last
In addition to the NMU pitch on The "Toledo Union Journal," which five years.
Published biweekly at the headquarters
of the Seafarers international Union, At the ships "Curran sent every crew- entered in both the local union
Judging was done by members
lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CiO, <75 Fourth
Avenue Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth member a letter on the ship, and and the central labor body cate of the faculty of the Columbia Uni
•-«00. Entered as second class matter
at the Pott Office In Breokiyii, NY, under my wife tells me she got a letter gories, won two firsts in each cate versity Graduate School of Journal
MM Act of Aug. 24, 1912.
ism. More than 300 national, local
addressed to me from the NMU at gory.
home." It appears that the NMU
The top editorial cartoon award and ceptral. labor body publications
^was trying to "convert" Seafafersi, waaj-\^9i^;by• Jus^ice,^' publication w^ qqier^d;'-M
SEAFARERS LOG
•in ;
raid the fleet. Letters were sent
out over Curran's signature urg
ing Seafarers to^uit their union
and come into the NMU. Very
heavy pressure was exerted on Sea
farers to quit the ships or turn in
their union books. The SIlJ's an
swer was to file a petition to give
crewmembers the right to choose
the union they wanted, rather than
the union the operators chose.
All smiles now thai the voting results ore in, a quortet of crewmembers from the Robin Gray show
the boxscore in the Robin Line NLRB vote-on their ship shortly after the ballots were counted. Pic
tured holding the sign while other Seafarers in the NY hall join them (I to r) ore Walter Schultz,
SUP; A. Bagley, Charles Scofield and F. Nelson. ThejGroy voted SIU 24-3.
Log Awarded Four
Labor Press Prizes
SCHEDULE OF
SIU MEETINGS
SIU membership meet
ings are held regularly
every two weeks on Wed
nesday nights at 7 PM in
all SIU ports. All Sea
farers ore expected to
attend; those who wish to
be excused should request
permission by telegram
i[be sure to include reg
istration number). The
next SIU meetings will be:
December 11
December 26
January 8
January 22
vir-'
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�SEAFARERS
December 9, 1957
MTD Convention Attions
The following are some of the major actions approved
by delegates to the MTD convention;
• A coordinated organizing effort on the Great Lakes
and St. Lawrence Seaway.
• A demand for a union voice in long-range maritime
planning.
• Support of fish and cannery unions against cheap
imports.
• Abolition of MSTS-operated commercial ships.
• Support of "50-50", Public Health Hospitals.
• Denunciation of anti-union "right-to-work" laws.
• Denunciation of transfers.
• Demand for full legal recognition for maritime hiring
halls.
,
• Support of Canadian SIU strike.
Full details will be carried in the next issue of the
SEAFARERS LOG .
Pare Tbree
LO^
Extend 5IU Health
Center Facilities To
Mobile^ H'Orleans
MOBILE—^Two temporary no-cost medical facilities to serve Seafarers and
their families in the Gulf began operating here and in New Orleans during the
past two weeks under the first seamen's medical program in maritime.
Both were in full swing^
^
had been open for some
by the erid of this week to examinations and diagnos center
time previously.
provide complete medical tic services s'milar to those In New Orleans, exams are being
offered at the SIU medical given at the clinic headed by Dr.
Meany Calls MTD Best
Vehicle For M'time Unity
center in New York since last
April. All three facilities are
maintained by the Seafarers
\
Arthur N. Houston, at 912 Union
Street. The Mobile facility for
Seafarers Is maintained by Dr. Ar
thur Amendola and Dr. Andrew
Henderson at 259 St. Francis
Street. Each center Is only min
utes away from the SHJ hall In
that city.
Appointments for examinations
are arranged through the SIU Wel
fare Services Department in each
port, often on the same day an
exam is desired. The results are
available the day following the
exam. In cases where actual treat
ment is necessary, the Seafarers
are referred to private physicians
or the US Public Health Service
facilities in each port. The USPHS
now has only an outpatient clinic
here in Mobile. All hospitalization
cases are referred to the New Or
leans PHS hospital.
The Seafarers Welfare Plan
Medical Department is headed by
Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical di
rector, from the SIU medical cen
ter in Brooklyn at Third Avenue
and 21st Street.
Welfare Plan Medical Department.
The purpose of the program is to
prevent illness, or detect ailments
before they reach the serious stage.
The temporary medical programs
ATLANTIC CITY—-AFL-CIO President George Meany said he would like to see the AFL- here and in New Orleans were set
CIO Maritime Trades Department serve as the vehicle of unity for all of maritime, in an ad up under contract arrangements
dress at the Department's convention last Tuesday. Meany declared that all marine unions with established facilities in both
cities until permanent centers can
belong in the Maritime Trades'*
;
;
be set up. In the interim, SIU men
the
AFL-CIO,
Meany
declared
that
where they can best achieve
and
their families will have full
if the movement is to go forward
their objectives.
use of the facilities.
it
must
be
free
of
outside
controls,
The Depaj'ment also heard SIU
whether those of employers, poli Exams are now available at fullySecretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, who
ticians,
Government or racketeers. equipped private clinics that offer
is preslden. of the MTD, declare
Unions
dedicated to bread and head-to-toe physical check-ups.
that the naritime trades had
butter
trade
union issues, as they plus complete laboratory, x-ray and
glowing future on the Great Lakes
should
be,
cannot
function prop cardiograph services. The opera
and the Seaway where an esti
erly
if
racketeering
exists in any tion began in New Orleans last
mated 25,000 new jobs will be
section
of
the
labor
movement,
he week and in Mobile this past Mon
created. He placed stress on co
day.
said.
He
pointed
out
that
they
ordinated organizing by member
face
adverse
reaction
in
Labor
Similar arrangements on a tem
unions of the Department as the
Board elections, in legislation and porary basis are expected to be in
best way to achieve growth.
in world-wide Communist propa stituted shortly in Baltimore, un
The MTD convention, first since
ganda. Consequently, the only ac der the SIU medical center pro
the merger of the AFL-CIO, re
tion the Federation can take is to gram first proposed last year.
flected the continuing growth of
expel unions in which racket ele Four permanent installations were
the Department. Sixty delegates
ments have a foothold.
planned under this program, and
were present representing 12 in
the first of these, one block from
Answering
critics
of
the
expul
ternational unions with a total
sion tactic, he declared that long the SIU headquarters hall in
membership of 200,000 in the mari
shoremen in the AFL-ousted In -Brooklyn, has been In operation
time industry. Three of these in
ternational Longshoremen's Asso over six months.
AFL-CIO president George
ternational unions, the Marine
ciation were better off today than
At the present time, until the
Meany stressed vital role of
Enginers Beneficial Association,
before expulsion. Their leaders, kinks can be worked out, exams
the American Federation of Tech
MTD for marine unity as he
he said, had to deliver because are being given to Seafarers only.
nical Engineers and the Interna
spolce to MTD convention.
they were under pressure by the However, it is likely that by the
tional Brotherhood of Boilermak
ers, had joined MTD in the past or when they do arise, before ac AFL action and by opposition jend of this month wives, children
two years. The newcomers re tion is taken to see if we cannot groups such as the International and dependent parents of SIU men
ceived a warm welcome from the get together and get some kind of Brotherhood of Longshoremen. will find the facilities available to
agreement in the maritime field The net effect has been beneficial. them at least one day a week. The
Long - simmering
discontent
convention.
In his opening remarks to the family aspects of the medical pro among members of the National
In his address, Meany touched that will prevent the situation from
delegates. Hall welcomed the three gram first went into effect in New Maritime Union over the blacklist
on the dispute between the SIU getting any worse."
York two months ago, after the scheme formalized by the union
Turning to the problems facing
(Continued on page 14)
and the National Macitime Union
with the American Merchant Ma
over American Coal and other is
rine Institute last spring has now
sues. Referring to meetings he
readhed a climax with the forma
had held with representatives of
tion of an opposition group to the
the two unions on the subject, he
said, "The attitude of Paul Hall
WASHINGTON—The prospect loomed this week that American Coal Shipping may be NMU administration.
The campaign by the opposition
has been constructive, no question come a one-ship fleet in the hot too distant future. The Federal Maritime Board is taking steps
about it. He will fight for what he to have the Casimir Pulaski returned to the reserve fleet on the ground that conditions "do is centered against a series of 17
constitutional amendments now
thinks is right and he will fight
being voted on by NMU members.
for his own—the same as we all not exist" to justify continu-*^
will. But I want to say that at ing its charter for another proach indicates that the Board They cover company discrimina It has been greeted by a typically
will refuse to renew all charters tion against hiring Seafarers and hysterical outburst by NMU-presi
these meetings he had been pre year.
the firing of SIU men who subse dent Joseph Curran and other
The action taken against the from now on as they expire.
pared to make concessions in the
Pulaski, the first US ship deliv
Whatever the Board's decision, quently obtained jobs on the coal NMU officials. In the Nov. 21st
interests of harmony.
ered to the company, indicates the economic squeeze in the form ships under a court-ordered senior "Pilot" Curran.refei-red to the opAll Unii.-ns Should Belong
position group as "termites" and
that similar steps will follow of shrinking coal cargoes has ity hiring procedure.
"Some concessions have been against the other five Government- caused the lay-up of five of the six
Formed as a joint venture of "nameless and gutless characters"
made by the other side. But up owned ships.
Other
Government-owned ships operated coal-hauling railroads and the operating a "racket."
to the present time we have been
The FMB actually issued a tem by ACS. The sixth ship, the Thomas United Mine Workers to expedite signed statements took the same
unsuccessful in bringing about the porary finding relating to the Paine, is scheduied to lay up when coal exports to Europe, ACS got tack.
type of atmosphere that can weld Pulaski and eight other Govern it returns from its present voyage Federal Maritime Board approval
Curran's last use of the "gut
all these maritime unions into the ment-owned ships operated by vari as it has no further charter at the to charter 30 reserve fleet Lib- less" label backfired in helping to
one place that they belong in the ous steamship companies. The pro moment.
ertys in October, 1956. Earlier, fol destroy a 20-year alliance between
AFL-CIO trade union structure— visions of the temporary finding
Still operating is the company- lowing its original 30-ship request, the NMU and the Marine Engin
and that is in a department char allow the operators to request a owned Coal Miner which has not it indicated that it might ask for eers Beneficial Association.
tered by the AFL-CIO which is hearing and file objections to the carried any coal in several months. 50 more.
The rank and filers are voicing
this particular department."
However, following the reactiva their opposition primarily through
It is presently on a grain run. Ships
Board's proposed action.
Referring to a recent meeting
Burden On Operators
in lay-up at the present moment tion of the first six ships, the Gov a four-page tabloid-size "NMU Con
Delegate
Committee
held with Hall and Currau on the
However, Washington observers are the Harry Glucksman, Cleve ernment ordered a halt to further vention
American Coal dispute, Meany said, reported that the FMB approach land Abbe, Martha Berry, Walter breakouts because of the company's News" published in St. Louis,
"I talked wdth Paul only as late as was a new one in that it puts the Hines Page and the Pulaski. Some labor policies. Then as coal rates which solicits membership beefs
last week and I had a conference burden of proof for justifying con- of them have been inactive for began falling off, the company and contributions to a post office
with him and Joe Curran. I do not tinua^on of charters on the oper more than two months.
sought to move tramp cargoes on box address in Houston, Texas.
aay we made a great deal of prog ator himself. Previously, the FMB
Charges Processed
some of its ships, despite the terms The publication appeared shortly
ress. I think we agreed at least findings were that "conditions do
In the interim, the processing of of the original charters authorizing before a' month-lo.ng referendum
on what the problem is and I think exist" for continuing charters, and SIU unfair labor practice charges the hauling of coal only. Its re on the amendments got underway.
Opposition to the amendments
we agreed on some things we any objections usually came from against the company is still going quest this fall for authority to carry
centers
on the proposals to extend
should not do.
met
sharp
opposition
scrap
cargoes
tramp ship operators who had to forward. National Labor Relations
"We have at least agreed that prove that Government ships were Board examiners began looking from both tramp and berth oper the period between NMU convenT^e will try before tjhese trials arise. .unfair competition. The neW
: .
into the charges several weeks ago. ators.
(Continiieicf'^eh- page 14)
Blacklist
Stirs NMU
Opposition
.t.!
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FMB May Reclaim Coal Ships
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SEAFARERS
LOG
'December 6, 1959
It Must Be A Fish Story
.'nV
SIU dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) appears to be spinning a
tall one about "the big one that got away" for NY port agent
William Mulcahy center) and secretary-treasurer Victor Turpin,
both of the SlU-o filiated Atlantic Fishermen's Union. The two
officials visited SIU headquarters last week.
SUP Vote Starts;
50 Seeking Of tire
SAN FRANCISCO—Voting is underway among members
of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in their annual election of
union officials. Although over 170 members were nominated
for the 17 positions, only 50"*""
had the seatime and other re Weisberger is running for the posi
of secretary-treasurer, he was
quirements necessary to run tion
unopposed when chosen for that
for office.
Six of the 50 candidates are un
opposed for office. They are Morris
Weisherger, who is running for the
position of secretary-treasurer;
Hai-ry Johnson for assistant secre
tary; Joe Pohorence for San Fran
cisco dispatcher; Ed Coester for
Seattle agent; Gordon Ellis for Wil
mington agent and William Arm
strong for New York agent.
The other positions to be filled
are patrolmen in San Francisco,
Seattle, Wilmington and New
York; and agents in Portland and
Honolulu. Heaviest competition ap
peared In the race for Portland
patrolman where nine candidates
are contesting for the position, and
for Wilmington patrolman, with
seven members on the ballot. In
addition to the election of patrol
men and agents, five SUP building
corporation trustees will also be
elected by the membership.
Several members who held offi
cial positions last year and were
nominated again decided not to run
for another term. Among then,
were Ragnvald Johansen, Seattle
agent; R. G. Anderson, Wilmington
agent; Carl Christiansen, Honolulu
agent and A1 Maniscalco, San Fran
cisco patrolman.
Although this is the first time
Send Documents
On Baby Benefit
.
All Seafarers who expect to
apply for the SIU $200 mater
nity benefit and are currently
eligible for it—having one
day's seatime in the past 90
days and 90 days in 1956—are
urged to send in all necessary
documents when filing for the
benefit.
Payment
will be
made speedily when the Sea
farers Welfare Plan receives
the baby's birth certificate, the
Seafarer's marriage certificate
and discharges showing eligi
bility seatime, Photostats are
acceptable in place of originals.
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position to fill out the term of
Harry Lundeberg who died last
January. Weisberger was chosen
under the SUP constitution, which
calls for the headquarters member
ship to nominate and elect any
qualified member to fill official
vacancies that occur during the
year.
Lakes SIU
Confident Of
Win In Vote
DETROIT—Members of the SIU
Great Lakes District are awaiting
action by the National Labor Re
lations Board which they expect
will lead to the certification of the
union in the Tomlinson Fleet. A
collective bargaining election was
held in the fieet recently, but the
Labor Board has impounded the
ballots for the time being as a re
sult of unfair practice charges by
a local union of'the Steelworkers.
The Great Lakes District won
quick action on its bid for an elec
tion in October when the crew of
the Ball Brothers, one of the Tom
linson fleet, walked off their ship
in protests against company stall
ing of the vote. The operator then
quickly agreed to remove road
blocks to an election.
The District is confident that it
has won an ample majority of
crewmembers in the non-union
fleet, pointing to the objections
raised by the Steelworkers as a
virtual concession of an SIU Great
Lakes victory.
It now remains for the NLRB
to dispose of the charges.
The Tomlinson fleet had been
the target of a previous campaign
by the steel local in 1955,. but it;
vvas defeated at that time.
DONT
SKIN
YOURSELF
ALIVE!
Nobody would knowingly dip
fheir hands In a barrel-full of lye.
But someflmes boiler compound on
ships Is used for jobs for which It
was never Intended.
For Instance, when there's a
tough soogee job to do, the temp
tation becomes strong to short-cut
It by substituting boiler compound
for old-fashioned soap and hot
water. The Seafarer who yields to
that temptation Is likely to spend
a few weeks In the hospital grow
ing a new layer of skin for his hands.
Boiler compound, being extremely
caustic, belongs In only one placeIn the boiler where It dissolves scale
Instead of skin.
In the long run, soap and water
can do the same job, and as the
admen say, "It's kind and gentle to
the hands."
j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \
�December 6p 1957
SEAFARERS
QUESTION: How do you think the SlU shipboard safety program is
progressing and what suggestions do you hove? (Asked of Seafarers
in the Baltimore hall.)
Roy Lundquist, bosnn: Safety
Dan Clierry, 2nd electrician: The
program is moving along, but you precautions are not taken seriously
enough, and that
can never do too
goes for the offi
much. One of the
cers too. The
things I'd sug
program needs
gest, in my de
more of a push
partment, is to
so everybody will
take the resistors
understand
for the winches
what's needed.
off the deck and
Sure, boat drills
put them in the
are a pain, but
house. A little
neglecting them
bit of moisture or
even a bug can put them out of doesn't do anybody any good.
When the chips are down, every
shape at the worst time.
body has to know his job.
William Nickel, messman: Every
4>
$
4i
department has a job to do on
Graham M. Bowdre, electrician:
safety, but you
If it can improve one item each
often can't get
trip, that's prog
the officers to un
ress. A ship's as
derstand what's
safe as the old
important - in the
man wants it to
gSlley and messbe; if he sees to
room. In heavy
it the crew knows
seas you've got to
its regular jobskeep the mess
as well as its
decks dry and all
emergency dut
gear secured or
ies, and that gear
you're in trouble. You can have is replaced or re
plenty of injuries Just from loose paired when needed, there's no
chairs when the ship is rolling,
problem. Knowing what to do for
each kind of fire is very important.
t "t 4"
Donald Coburn, FWT: We always
run into-trouble on tankers over
the pumproom
grating. Moisture
and rust corrodes
the grating and
before you know
it's falling apart.
The trouble is
they wait to re
place it until it's
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—The twobad in 3-4 places.
year-old
AFL-CIO opened, its sec
We had a casu
alty on my last ship when a man ond convention here in Convention
Hall yesterday. The Federation
fell from there.
was formed December 5, 1955,
ending a 21-year split In the ranks
of American labor.
AFL - CIO President George
Meany said that the delegates to
the convention may "look with
pride at the accomplishments of
two years" and look forward to the
challenges of the future. The pur
pose of the convention will be to
A skin diver has reported find discuss and decide many problems
ing the burial place of the famous now facing the nation's trade
vessel Bounty, which had beem unions, from internal housecleanscuttled by mutineers 167 years ago ing to international situations.
One of the big issues facing ^e
off Pitcairn Island in the Pacific
1,200 delegates to the convention
Ocean.
Luis Marden, skin diver and will be the possible expulsion of
undersea photographer, said he four member unions, the Interna
found the grave of the ship in 30 tional Brotherhood of Teamsters,
feet ,of water in the turbulent the Bakery and Confectionery
wdters of Bounty Bay. Marden, Workers, The Distillery, Rectifying
aided by two Pitcaim natives, and Wine Workers and the Laundry
found dozens of sheathing nails, Workers International Union. These
some hull fittings, an oarlock and unions had been suspended for
fragments of copper sheathing, all failure to, comply with the Fed
heavily covered with lime, scat eration's directives to restrain their
operations.
tered around the bay bottom.
A last minute move is underway
The mutiny on the Bounty is one
of the most famous in maritime to prevent the expulsion of the
history. The ship had started a Teamsters, the largest single union
voyage from England to the Pa within the Federation. The move
cific in 1787 under the command came just 24 hours before the
of Captain William Bligh, the proto scheduled ouster.
The convention will hear a direct
type of the "bucko" skipper. Harsh
discipline spread discontent among appeal from two factions of the
the crew. A mutiny broke out and Distillery Workers union after a
the captain and 18 loyal crew- near riot broke up their convention.
menibers were forced into an open The trouble began when union
monitor Peter McGavin announced
boat in mid-ocean.
Good to his oath to see them to the convention that voting would
"hanged from the highest yardarm" be by secret ballot and by delegate
in the British navy, Bligh sailed strength. Former officers of the
the boat some 4,000 miles to the union stormed the platform and
Timor Archipelago, and later to disrupted the meeting, which then
Tahiti where he attended the trial split Into two camps.
Another big problem facing the
of some of the mutineers. But part
of the crew, including Fletcher convention will be the growing
Christian, the leader of the mutiny, trend of "right-to-work" laws. The
escaped with the ship to Pitcairn delegates will probably try for a
Island where Christian ordered her more unified approach to stem
scuttled to conceal their place of these laws on both a national and
statewide level.
•exile.
$1
AFL-CIO
Convention
Underway
Diver Finds
'Bounty' Of
Mutiny Fame
Pare Five
LOG
^ '-'r
Int'l Labor Widens Ban
On Struck Canada Ships
MONTREAL—A tightening ring of international labor cooperation is putting increasing
pressure on the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., to bargain with the
SIU Canadian District. Efforts by the company to recruit strikebreakers for the ships and
effect their transfer to the flag"*"
of Trinidad have been thwart ships after union members rejected $204 a month for ABs, to bring the
ed as unions all around the a 15-percent two-stage wage offer. ships up to standard. Subsequently,
globe have rallied to the strikers' The Canadian District, in negotia the union reduced its demands to
tions that begaft more than a year 20 percent and struck the ships on
cause.
The latest groups to offer formal ago, had asked for a 30 percent in July 4th when this offer was turned
support to the strikers are the crease over the Existing scale of down.
powerful Iriternacional Confedera
tion of Free Trade Unions and the
British Trades Union Congress.
Previously the strikers had pledges
of aid froni the Canadian Labor
Congress,, the. International Transportworkcrs Federation and from
the 'Trinidad seamen's union, aswell as from the SIU of North
America and its affiliates.
Members of the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine En
The five Canadian National gineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
ships that left this port one night began voting on a proposed merger plan this week, while
with skeleton creWs of officers MEBA representatives attend-——;
——^^
aboard have gotten as far as Hall- ed their first AFL-CIO Mari
a
90-day
referendum
on the pro
fax where they have again tied up
posed
merger
with
the
BME. A 60time
Trades
Department
con
with the three other vessels in the
vention in Atlantic City.
day referendum by the BME on the
fleet. Previous efforts to recruit
West Indian seamen for the ships -The MEBA application for MTD same issue also got underway De
affiliation was revealed.ten days cember 1, and was coupled with
had failed.
ago, sOon after a joint BME-MEBA a vote on a proposed BME con
Protest Transfet-s
committee
reached agreement for stitution.
In its pledge of support, the
a
merger
by
January 1, 1960. A
The BME also announced the re
ICFTU, through general secretary
trial period leading toward the ceipt of a "provisional charter as
J. N. Oldenbroek, said that his
final merger will go into effect a division of the National MEBA"
organization "protests in the
strongest terms the decision to following ratification of the in and the provisional appointment
transfer the vessels' registry." The terim plan by members of both of its president. Raymond McKay,
as a member of the MEBA execu
message to the Canadian Minister unions.,
tive committee and the subcom
Affiliation
Bid
Significant
of Labor added that the world
Announcement of the MEBA bid mittee of the MEBA executive
labor organization fully supported
the earlier stand taken by the In for affiliation was hailed as "high committee. The two committees
ternational Transportworkers Fed ly significant" by MTD president are the MEBA's policy-making bod
eration of which the S,IU is a Paul' Hall "because it represents ies between its annual conventions.
McKay's appointment is con
member. "This includes any inter the first time, since the AFL-CIO
national action necessary," the merger, that a former CIO mari tingent on the outcome of the ref
time union has moved to join the erendum balloting in_both unions
message said.
MTD." He pointed to this as "con on the merger plan. Final merger
British Boycott
The Trades Union Congress of crete evidence that close coopera in 1960 will be subject to member
Britain announced that it would tion and mutual assistance are pos ship approval at that time.
The merger terms were ham
instruct its member unions not to sible among maritime unions with
supply crews to the struck ships. in the framework of the merged mered out at a series of meetings
held in Tampa in the wake of a
The company greeted this an labor movement.
Maritime labor unity, within the BME-MEBA no-raiding pact signed
nouncement with the complaint
tiiat the action would "injure the AFL-CIO, has now. progressed to a year ago.
Retain Autonomy
ability of the company" to continue the point where only two US mari
During the trial period, both
its service. Previously, eight Brit time unions still remain outside
unions "will retain their identity
ish engineers who had been im the MTD, Hall added.
The application on behalf of the and autonomy, with the BME af
ported to work the ships refused
to go aboard when they discovered 10,000-member engineers union filiating with the MEBA as an
on arriving in Canada that the ships was forwarded from MEBA head autonomous division, and retaining
quarters in Washington by union its ties with the SIU of North
were struck.
The company attempted to break president Herbert L. Daggett.
America," according to the merger
Meanwhile, in separate action, plan announcement. BME has been
the four-month-old strike of Cana
dian Seafarers by transferring its MEBA engineers began voting in operating under an SIUNA charter
since May, 1949. The plan en
visages mutual benefits for mem
bers of both organizations through
close cooperation on contract ne
gotiations, organizing and other
activities.
The signing of last year's noraiding pact ended a seven-year
split between the two unions. It
was agreed on after the MEBA an
nounced the end of a close alliance
of 20 years' standing with the Na
tional Maritime Union and the socalled "AFL-CIO Maritime Com
mittee." The break with the NMU
came after the NMU refused to
support the MEBA and the Mas
ters, Mates & Pilots against the
United Mine Workers District 50
In the American Coal beef.
Eng'rs Vote On Merger;
MEBA At MTD Conclave
Speaking Out To Membership
Don't Send Your
Baggage COD
Seafarer Seldon Manard takes the mike at headquarters member
ship meeting to discuss matter before membership.
Seafarers are again warned
not to send their baggage COD
to any Union hall. The Union
cannot accept delivery of any
baggage where express charges
have not been prepaid.
Men who send baggage COD
to Union halls face the prospect
of having to go to a lot of trou
ble and red tape with the Rail
way Express Co.
• 'J •
�Page Sis
SEAFARERS
December 6, 1957
LOG
Hit Anti-Union Pitch
Of Daily Hewspapers
NEW ORLEANS—^Railway Clerks President George
Harrison has dared the nation's editors to stop slanting news
in favor of business and to make an honest effort at objectivity
in the treatment of labor,news.
Speaking before the conven ment given the Teamsters on the
tion of the Associated Press Portland and Seattle stories," he
November 13 Through November 26
Registered
Port
. OacK
A'
Dtcn
B
•no.
A
•no.
B
Staw.
A
Staw.
B
Total
A
Total
B
Total
Rao.
0
23
3
9
3
6
32
6
14
Managing Editors Association, Har said.
0
180
58
49
52
229
12
70
rison charged that some editors
There were some $500 million
17
4
44
11
16
55
11
4
deliberately go out of their way to embezzled by businessmen last year
51
20
163
slant news to' make labor appear alone, Harrison contended. "Cer
66
25
56
21
229
56
the greater abuser of power, but tainly, there must be many a
31
17
6
6
10
5
6
48
15
neglect to find anything worth 'juicy' stoi'y there," he suggested Savannah
1
15
4
4
6
3
1
8
21
while in stories concerning business
3
16
24
2
7
3
2
31
5
misdeeds.
3
21
74
'7
12
25
2
28
86
All labor wants, he said, is a
18
156
11
,57
39
46
10
195
53
fair shake. "I say that the news
3
3
27
12
9
24
12
12
51
papers have failed to. point out that
6
64
18
9
15
29
14
93
31
the dishonesty and racketeering re
8
17
50
27
12
7
18
77
vealed before the McClellan Com
15
mittee have involved just as many
14
60
12
5
28
19
31
11
88
businessmen as labor leaders—for
11
10
49,
13
37
17
21
14
86
every labor man who took a bribe
staw. Staw.
Total
Total
Back
Back
•no.
•no.
Total
A
B
B
•A •
B
B
A
A
Rao.
or kickback there was a business
The crew of the SS Del Viento
96
960
143
293
361
370
122
297
Total
1321
man who gave it."
has been highly commended by the
There are some very obvious rea captain and the chief engineer for
Shipped
sons for the "special" treatment their fine work during the last trip, Port
Back Back
Back •no.
1^0. ^0. staw. staw. stew. Total Total Total Total
given to big business, he said.
according to Bob
B
B
A
C
A
B
A
C
C
Ship.
"Probably it was unfortunate that
Spears, ship's Boston
0
1
0
17
9
2
0
8
1
0
4
0
21
the first big witness to tell of
delegate. T h
New York
7
41
6
44
9
37
15
8
5 122
28
22 172
wrongdoing on the business side
captain gave
Philadelphia ........... 23
18 . 3
0
7
1
0
22
3
3
63
3
73
came from Sears Roebuck. Sears,
special praise to
18
28
10
Baltimore
52
15
2
43
6
2
123
43
10 176
I'm told, is a pretty big advertiser.
the deck gang for
2
3
3
0
1
4
0
0
0
3
10
0
13
•Whatever the reason the commit
giving the vessel Norfolk
0
1
0
4
0
0
0
1
4
1
1
6
tee hearings suddenly stopped be
a thorough clean Savannah .............. 0
ing, both inside Tampa ................ 5
3
ing front page news in many news
3
2
2
0
13 '• 7
3
2
1
5
23
papers."
and outside. He Mobile
8
6
• 20
0
18
0
18
0
58
20
76
6
0
As to the editors' contentions
said
he would be New Orleans.
34
12
42
1
32
12
5
6 108
39
15
12 159
Spears
that labor news was "juicy," Harri
proud to have Lake Charles
9
12
11
1
10
1
33
27
11
7
0
2
62
son recalled the story about the the crew stay aboard for another Houston
37
7
0
17
10
0
78
13
0
24
.30
0 108
General Electric salesmen in New trip.
1
0
6
6
Wilmington
9
3
0
5
0
30
20;
0
York who were providing "call
i
40
10
14
2
0
16
6
5
0
40;'
:
130
San
Francisco.
53
girls" to big appliance buyers.
The attempt to cut down on the
0
12
1
23
18
4
0
0
0
.53
0
58
"That could have been developed PHS hospitals has been the subject Seattle
stew. stew. stew, Total
Back Back
Back •no.
Total Total
1^0.
into a real story, but somehow it of much conversation at recent
c
B
A
B
A
c . 'A :
Ship.
C
A
slipped by most papers, and the ships' meetings. Seafarers on the,
77
91
76
291
242
25
200
15
53
1030
Total
13
733^
ones which did run it put a 'boys Chiwawa adopted a resolution to
will be boys' sort of label on it."
give the. Union's officials all the
SIU shipping showed a welcome rise during the past period after it had hit a three"I contrast this with the treat moral, financial and physical sup
port, necessary to fight to retain the y^ear low. A total of 1,030 men were dispatched to jobs, while registration rose again to
marine hospitals at their full ,321. The increase in shipping and registration was identical for the two weeks covered
strength. After stressing the need
of these hospitals for merchant so that the gap between the '
seamen, brother W. A. Tatum, wo figures remained the same
ship's delegate, urged the members as before.
to write their Congressmen to
Nine SIU ports shared in the
block any "economy" moves in that
shipping advance, and two others
area.
remained about the same as the
The crew of the Warrior also an last report. On the upgrade were
nounced that they would send let Boston, Philadelphia, Tampa, Mo
BALTIMORE—A large number ters and messages to the officials bile, New Orleans, Lake Charles,
of Seafarers and their families en mentioned in the SEAFARERS Houston, Wilmington and San
WASHINGTON—^Legal moves by tramp shipowners to
joyed Thanksgiving Day in the hall LOG concerning recommendations Francisco. Thus all the Gulf ports stop the Maritime Administration from extending charters
this year. Turkey dinners were to close the PHS hospitals.
listed some improvement. Since
served in the cafeteria from 12:30
t 4) 4Seattle and New York were the on Government-owned ships suffered a temporary setback In
PM through 3:30 PM followed by
Another "good ship"" report status quo" ports this period, the Federal District Court here."*"
music and dancing in the Port came from John Wells of the SS West Coast seemed to be bouncing An application for a tempo "runaway" flags as causing short
O'Call. Many of the brothers and Hastings. Outside of a few hours back also.
ages of American-flag tonnage from
rary restraining order against time to time when heavy "50-50"
their wives made a complete day disputed OT, all
Baltimore, Norfolk and Savan
of it.
of the depart
nah showed the only marked de the MA was denied, but at the same cargo movements are on tap.
A couple of lay-ups caused ship ments had the
The early lay-ups of the char
clines. Even so, Baltimore dis time Judge John J. Serica said he
ping to drop slightly during the same report . . .
patched 176 jobs during the pe would hold an qarly hearing on an tered ships were almost exclusively
past period. There are now five no beefs, every
application for a preliminary in concentrated in NMU-contracted
riod.
vessels laid up in this port with thing running
junction which would have the companies. As was reported in the
Most
of
the
rise
in
registration
the Bethcoaster (Calmar) expected smooth. "This is
same practical effect.
SEAFARERS LOG of October 11,
was
centered
in
the
steward
de
to go into drydock when she ar the last meeting
three-fourths of the jobs lost were
partment,
followed
by
the
deck
The
tramp
operators
have
asked
rives this week. The shipping pic of
the
trip,"
under NMU contract, involving
and
engine
departments,
in
that
the
court
to
order
the
Government
ture should brighten with the Wells said, "and
order. The lag between shipping to pull back chartered ships. They some 1,500 men, which may indi
prospect of the crewing of the Wild it has been a
and registration was also heaviest claim that the charters are making cate why the NMU is attempting
Wells
Ranger and the Omar Chapman.
good one. Every
in
the culinary department.
^ it difficult for privately-owned ves to raid the Robin Line. Additional
There were 13 vessels paying off member did his job as it was sup
lay-ups would also be costly to the
sels to find employment.
Job
activity
in
terms
of
the
during the last two weeks, seven posed to be done. There were no
At last reports there are 56 Gov NMU membership.
signing on and 16 in transit. The foul-ups, for we had a good crew. three senority groups showed a
rise
only
in
the
case
of
class
C
ernment-chartered ships outstand
Chilore, Marore, Baltore (Ore); The delegates, B. Winbome in the
Little Rock (Fairfield); Winter deck department, K. Smith in the shipping, which accounted for 5 ing, Including the six ships char
Hills, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); engine, and W. Burten in the gal percent of the jobs shipped. The tered to American Coal Shipping.
Young America, Wild Ranger ley, all did a fine job in keeping a class A proportion remained as is, Many of these vessels are idle. An
while class B dropped to 24 per other 78 ship charters have been
(Waterman);
National
Liberty smooth running ship."
cent
of the total. All of the class terminated with the vessels being
(Amer. Waterways); Josefina (Lib.
jobs were handled by seven redelivered to the Maritime Ad
Nav.); Flomar, Kenmar (Calmar)
'Oports, none of them, as in the last ministration. Isbrandtsen is the
and the Emilia (Bull) paid off while
period, on the West Coast,
biggest charterer at the' moment
the Chilore, Marore, Baltore (Ore);
The following is the forecast with seven ships, followed by Amer
Yorkmar (Calmar); Young America
Seafarers overseas who want port by port:
ican Coal with six. The remaining
(Waterman); Steel Rover (Isthmian)
to
get in touch with headquar
ships are scattered about among
and the National Liberty (Amer.
Boston:
Slow
.
.
.
New
York:
ters in a hurry can do so by
21 ship operators.
Waterways) signed on.
cabling the Union at its cable Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair r. .
The tramps have long been
The in-transit vessels included •address, SEAFARERS NEW Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Slow
Savannah: Quiet . . . Tampa: vociferous objectors to breakouts,
the Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Roamer YORK.
(Alcoa); Robin Sherwood, Robin
Use of this address will assure Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New claiming that they contribute to the
Kirk (Robin); Oren^ar, Bethcoaster
)cedy transmission on all mes Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Charles: "boom and bust" pattern on steam
(Callnar); Mankato Victory (Vic. sages and faster service for the Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wil ship rates. On the other hand, mari
mington: Fair . . . San Francisco: time observers haye pointed to the
Carriers) and the Ci.trus Packer, men involved.
heavy transfers of tramps to
Good ... Seattle: Goo^
Morn'jng Light (Waterjpajol.j.
—^*. .It
1——-T
-1
Seafarers
In Action
Large Turnout
On Turkey Day
In Baltimore
I
Court To Hear Tramps'
Case Against Breakouts
PHOTOS
sro/zies
Union Has
Cable Address
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M'Wifhik
�Deeember 8; 19S7
SEAFARERS
YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH
LOG
Page Sevea
Sandcaptain Now New Yorker
Si
Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying
By Sidney Margolitu
Watch Quality In Kid's TogsA Chicago mother has sounded a call to rebellion against the shoddiness of children's garments she has recently bolight. Mrs.'James Good
writes;
"Why is it so many of the clothes I buy for my family are slipshod
work? I just returned a T-shirt and underpants I bought for my little
girl. The first time I washed them the seams parted and I was darned
If I was going to mend something brahd new. I have many friends who
complain about the poor construction of garments."
There's a marked difference in quality between cheap and expensive
children's clothing. The "cheap" clothing (actually not very cheap), is
notorious especially for these defects which parents must guard against
when buying:
. —^Narrow seams and hems of trousers and dresses with no room for
letting out.
—^The use of "sizing" to give the material body, which washes out
In laundering.
—Skimping oii material so that a size 8 from one manufacturer may
be no roomier than a better manufacturer's 6.
Back in service again, this time in New York harbor,' SlU-monned dredge Sandcoptoin is currently
—Knitted fabrics in tee shirts or polo shirts made of merely carded
working on Port Authority pier construction in Brooklyn. Lost job was offshore channel dredging in
cotton unevenly woven so there are thin spots which soon wear through,
and so loosely woven they quickly become baggy.
Venezuela.
What also irritates parents is that kid^' clothing sometimes seems
NEW YORK—Seafarers manning the dredge Sandcaptain started work last week on
to cost almost as much as their own. Children's dresses cost less, but
many blouses cost as much as mother's. Boys' tee shirts cost almost what is hoped will be a two-year tour of duty on a waterfront improvement project in and
as much as their father's.
around the Port of New York.
Mrs. Good did exactly the right thing in returning the unsatisfactory
The vessel, which had beenfshirt and pants. The only way parents are going to drive shoddy gar in lay-up since completing a' the Hilton (Bull), Graiii Trader were the Royal Oak, Cantigny (Citments off the market is to reject them.
two - year channel - dredging (Grainfleet), Antinous (Waterman), ies Service); Flomar, Kenmar (CalBut shoddy garments need to be rejected at the counter before you program in Venezuela, started and the Steel Fabricator (Isth mar); Robin Sherwood (Robin); De
buy them. The only way you can do this is to know enough about hauling sand for the reconstruction mian).
Soto, Hastings, Gateway City
workmanship, to tell the adequate from the poorly-made.
oi what was formerly pier 34 At
Among the vessels in transit (Waterman).
This is not to say it pays to buy the best in children's garments. lantic Basin, New York.
Ofteiu children outgrow high-quality garments before they outwear
According to the schedule, the
them. There are generally three vessel will then take -.part in the
price lines on the market: low-end, reconstruction of other piers in
middle and high-priced . goods. Brooklyn, the building of perma
Large retailers generally sell three nent dykes and runways at Lalines. Smaller stores may have two Guardia Airport, and the recon
A Federal Court jury has or Sherman, West Coast vice-presi
lines, either the low-end and mid struction of piers in Port Newark.
dered
a refund of $108 in taxes dent of the Pulp and Sulphite
dle, ' or middle and high, depend
Thc_ Sandcaptain and the Ches
ing on the kind of store.
ter Harding, another SlU-con- paid by a Kohler striker on assist Woikei-s, accused the employers of
You will generally find your best tracted ship, participated in the ance given to him by the Auto refusing to "do business with us"
buys in the middle price lines. In dredging of an eight-mile channel Workers during 1954. The deci by declining to meet the day bethe low-end goods, basic quality through the desert island of Za- sion, which the US wiil probably for.p the' walkout started.
often is sacrificed to achieve a low para, a large oversized sandbar out appeal, overruled an Internal
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Revenue- Department finding that
price. The highest-price lines give side of the port of Maracaibo.
A modern union-financed medi
you some added features or extra
Completion of this channel en $565 assistance given to striker cal center, equipped to provide
style which you may or may not ables tankers of ^ sizes to pull Allen Kaiser by the UAW was a diagnosfc services for its 36,000
want, but often no more- basic qual into the port of Maracaibo to take gift and taxable accordingly. Ac members, has been dedicated by
ity than the middle-price lines.
on oil cargoes. Prior to this they cording to UAW Secretary-Treas Local 32-B of the Building Service
For example, one of the largest had to wait offshore and load from urer Emil Mazey, if the decision is Employes International Union in
reversed, the tax money involved New York. The center will offer
retailers offers corduroy pants at shallow draft barges.
in
the Kohler strike may total complete medical and surgical com
$2.98, $3.29 and $3.70. The $2.98
Shipping for this port had been
line is eight-ounce corduroy in on the slow side in the past two $500,000, but if it is upheld, Koh sultation services, laboratory tests
solid colors. The $3.29 is 12-ounce week£ There were 18 ships pay ler strikers will benefit by that ?nd X-ray examinations at no cost
in solid -colors. The $3.79 is 12- ing off, four signing on and 12 were amount. to the membership. Due to open
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ounce but comes in speckled and in transit.
in a few wqeks, the center is one
splash patterns. It also has an all-around. self-belt plus elastic side
Members of the United Packing of the few to be supported and
Shipping Slow
inserts, while the-less expensive has a half-belt with elastic back.
The ships paying off were the house Workers have started a administered exclusively by a labor
Thus, while the $3:29 pants are noticeably superior to the $2.98, Beatrice, Hilton, Elizabeth, Kath- "don't buy" campaign against Sun- group. Members of Local 32-B
there is less difference between the $3.29 and the $3.79.
ryn and Frances (Bull); Lawrence kist, the biggest name in California include elevator operators, door
The secrets of checking quality are simple: inspect, compare and Victory (Mississippi); Seatrain lemons. The drive was started after men, handymen, porters, mainte
look at children's clothes from inside out. Here are specific points:
Texas, Louisiana, Savannah, New three years of legal battles failed nance and custodial workers in
WEAVE: Rub the material between your fingers to see if the appear Jersey (Seatrain); Michael (Car- to get the growers to bargain with commercial and apartment build
ance changes as it will if "sizing" has been used to make the fabric ras); Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Steel the union. The workers had voted ings and department stores
look better than it really is. Also hold the material lip to the light. Fabricator, Steel Rover (Isthmian); for representation by the UPW throughout the city.
Then you can see how closely woven it is, and notice any tell-tale thin Mankato Victory (Victory Car four years ago, but Sunkist con
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spots which would soon wear through. Pull the material both ways riers); Maxton, Antinous (Water tinually refused to do business and
Members of the Brotherhood of
to see how firmly it is woven, or in knit goods, how resilient the weave man) and the Grain Trader (Grain- bargain with the union. It had re Carpenters have voted four-to-one
Is.
fleet). The ships signing on were sponded to the latest court order in favor of moving their head
to bargain with UPW with a de quarters from Indianaoolis to
SMOOTHNESS: Best tee shirts are mercerized combed cotton. Next
mand for a "right to work" clause Washington. Plans and details of
quality is just combed; lowest is carded but not combed. Combed
in any contract. The growers in the move will be decided on by
yarns tire smoother and stronger. Mercerized yarns have been given
volved are the Santa Clara Lemon the union's general e.Kecutive
an additional treatment which makes them more lustrous and smoother.
Association, Seaboard Lemon As board. The union's headquarters,
If the sales clerk doesn't throw you out of the store, pull out a yarn
sociation, Oxnard Citrus Associa which had been located in Indiana
from a cuff or edge and unravel it. If the fibers are short and loosely
tion, Somis Lemon Association and polis since 1901, now employs 168
twisted, expect only poor wear. Good yarns are made of long fibers
Carpinteria Lemon Association.
tightly twisted together.
workers and houses its own print
4" 3»
COLOR-FASTNESS: In these days of machine washing, color-fast
ing plant.
LAKE CHARLES—Shipping ran
ness is more Important than ever. The best dyes are vat dyes. Check ahead of registration in this port
A walkout of 6,000 members of
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the label to see if "the manufacturer guarantees the garment is color for the first time in many weeks. two paper mill unions in Vancou
The Wisconsin Supreme Court
fast both to washing and sun.
The biggest Increases were in the ver, BC, has cut the world's pro has suspended the license of at
SHRINKAGE: Look for a statement on the label guaranteeing steward and engine departments duction of newsprint by ten per torney Mark Catlin, Jr. for six
•gainst no more than 1 percent shrinkage, or at most 2.
with the deck improving slightly. cent. Involved are 5,000 members months and has ordered the laborCUT: You can lay one brand against the other and notice differences
The Government- Camp, Chi- of the Pulp and Sulphite Workers bait'ng laywer to pay $1,500 toward
in roominess.
wawa. Council Grove, CS Balti and 1,000 members of the Paper- the costs of investigating his in
SEAMS: Notice how much wider the shoulder seams of well-made more, Bents Fort, Fort Hosklhs, makers and Paper Mill Workers. fluence business. Catlin, author of
tee shirts are compared to those of cheap ones. Always look for gen Bradford Island, Royal Oak, Win The members voted to strike the an anti-union law which prohibits
erous seams in any children's garments. They help resist strain as ter Hill and Cantigny (Cities Serv mills of seven major manufacturers Wisconsin unions from voting
well as providing "let-out" room as the child grows.
ice), Val Chem (Heron), Pan after their demands for a 12 per money from their treasuries for
Seams should be stitched closely and evenly with strong thread. Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) cent general wage increase, and a political campaigns, has been under
Pull at the seams to see how securely they are stitched.
and the Petro Chem (Valentine) "substantial" boost for mechanics fire for the last 18 months for sel
Seam edges also should be bound or at least pinked to protect called into port during the pai^t were rejected. Base rates in these ling his political influence to th«
•gainst raveling. Seams should be flat.
two weeks. The Seagarden (Penn. mills are from $1.72 to $1.76 an families of state prison inmates.
REINFORCEMENTS: Look for bar-tacking, taped seams and other Nav.) was also in on her way to hour for common labor and $2.27 His fees have been paid in such
I'Xelnforcing details at points of special strain, as in dresses, at placket Greece with a load of corn. All an hour for mechanics as compared places as the washroom of a base
litnds and under arms; In trousers, at pocket comers, and in tee stdfts were teported In good shape with to $2.01 and $2.73 «n hour respec ball park and the lobby of a Chi
tively in mill* la th« US. -Jidiii cago airport. °
It choulder «eiimi.
' nd major beefs.
LABOR ROUND-UP
Jobs Jump In
Lake Charles
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SEAFAHERS
LOG
Formally dedicated back in November, >1954, the SlU
hall in Baltimore has been living up to its reputation as
the trade union center for the Maryland port city for the
past three years. Besides being the hub for deep sea and
harbor organizing activities for the SlU in the area, it has
also served as the local headquarters for other unions,
both in and out of the marine field, and for various AFLCIO organizations as well. Superior in design and accom
modations even to the SlU's headquarters building in
Brooklyn, it provides a never-ending stream of services
and comforts for Seafarers and their families.
Buildingr directory adjacent to elevator entrance on mntn deck lists variety
of services and offices housed in building. Lloyd Pentecost, AB (left), on
way in, meets H. Byrd, oiler, coming down from dispatch hall.
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Deck officers Roy Droullard, Perry Jackson and E. L. Butler (1 to r) check up on
news in separate dispatch hall maintained for local membership by Masters Mates
A PUota. Hall on third deck serves for MM&p meetfacs and recreatinn.'
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theme hlghUghts Port 'O Call Bar on main deck where Seafarers can"
""«®hlnlst; L. Blanton, cook & baker, and T.
Carver, AB <1 tp r), are on tap heye.
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SEAFARERS
LOG
Pare Nln*
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Patrolmen Rex Dickey (left) and Walt Sibley behind
counter answer queries of Ralph Groseclose, Joe
Padelshi (hidden), M. R. Ward and John Clapp.
MFOW members George Burrows (left) and Arthur
Medeiors check list of incoming West Coast ships on
board in Marine Firemen's 'Cuion office on 2nd deck.
During stop for coffee in SIU cafeteria, executive secretary Edward H. Johns of
the Baltimore Federation of Labor (center) explains work of BFL office in SIU
hall to par^ of visiting government labor officials fronLDangkok and Manila.
Carlton J. Mitchell, MM, watches as Tom Cage writes
up sale In well-stocked SIU Sea Chest store. Ware
house In hall also fills slopchest orders for ships.
Union business manager Glen A. Snyder (standing),
with Sylvia Wann (at phone) and Janice Bolssom, staff
office of AFL-CIO Packing House Local 119.
Passing through Baltimore soon after Robin Line election was ordered by NLRB,
SIU crewmen off Robin Gray drew cheers at regular port membership meeting
held during their stay. Later, on arrival in New York, the ship voted 24-3 for SIU.
In dispatch hall on 2nd deck, J. L. Manning, AB,
checks his place on registration list. Jobs are posted
and called on the hour.
Chuck Blaloek, OS, takes it easy in barber chair as
John Battaglia does tonsorial honors. Shoeshine stand,
laundry and dry cleaning service are also, provided.
llglilF:'
All eyes are on Ben Hayes as he leads ace during
card game in recreation hall. Looking on (1 to r) are
E. Teigeiro, John Taurin and Vincente Villacian.
Pool tables and shuffleboard belp pass time between
calls. John Ivankovic, AB (foreground), lines up shot
here. Window (right) Overlooks large part of city.
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Richard C. Voorhees, FOW, tries to tune up TV set
in comfortable television area set aside for member
ship as Walter Ghandoha; OS, looks on.
�SEAFARERS
V»K» Ten
Make Employer Equally Liable
For Violations^ Union Men Say
New labor laws that curb unions without putting the same brakes on management will
be opposed down the line by organized labor In 1958.
This developed as the majority view from a survey by AFL-CIO president George Meany
on the views of internationalsunion presidents regarding po
Plenty of Ropeyarn On Advocate
tential labor legislation. The
gist of the reply to Meany by SIUA&G secretary-treasurer Paul Hall,
In his capacity as SIUNA president,
was reported In the LOG two weeks
ago.
The national AFL-CIO has al
ready endorsed proposed legisla
tion requiring full disclosure of the
financial transactions of union
welfare and pension funds, provid
ing the law applies equally to funds
operated exclusively by manage
ment. Business gi-oups want the
law to cover union funds only.
Disclosures of corruption among
a few unions have sharpened
management support for laws
curbing union activity, including a
national "right-to-work" law which
could destroy union security pro
tection built up over the past 20
years. Eighteen states already have
such laws on the books, under
authority granted by the TaftHartley Act of 1947.
Since most of the emphasis at
hearings held by a special Senate
committee over the past year have
Seafarers John Seiferth, AB (left), and Barney Larsen, DM, handle
focused on labor activities, even in
some line aboard the Steel Advocate. Tom Ulisse took the photo.
cases where management wrong
doing was exposed, pressure has
built up for a rash of anti-union
legislation in Congress next year.
Employer and business groups are
naturally stirring up support for
Buch measures as a means of ob
scuring union-busting tactics em
ployed by management.
The labor position is that where
any wrongdoing has occurred, it
SAN FRANCISCO—Basing-their findings on the sinking
resulted from cooperation between of the City of Buenos Aires in which 90 lives were lost, and
corrupt unions and management,
and that the responsibility rests on on numerous other maritime tragedies, members of the
both.
Sailors Union of the Pacific"*
In his reply to Meany's communi have unanimously voted in fa ships are designed primarily to
minimize the possibility of the
cation, Hall pointed out that the
SIUNA was opposed to further vor of having motorized life vessel's sinking because of a fire,
Federal legislation other than the boats placed aboard every Ameri or collision. But little has been
done to speed up rescue operations
disclosure law on pension and wel can-flag vessel.
fare funds already backed by the
The resolution cited a number of in time of a major disaster.
AFL-CIO. He said there were ade instances in which the added speed
The cost of installing motors on,
quate laws on the books to deal and power of a motor-propelled lifeboats would be offset by the
with abuses by management and boat would have resulted in the increased speed and the facility
limited sections of the union move saving of additional lives.
with which a vessel could aid in
ment.
rescue operations and by the
When the Mormacsurf, manned greater number of lives that could
Hall told the SIU membership
that "an alert and interested trade by members of the SUP, collided be saved.
union membership" is the best with the City of Buenos Aires in
safeguard against any abuses. "We, the Kiver Plata estuary last Au
in our organization, have long gust 27, the crew of the Mormac
recognized the essentialness of a surf was credited with saving many
membership well-informed on ail of tlie passengers of the ill-fated
phases of their union's operation South American ferry.
But according to the reports
and activity and we have accepted
our responsibility to provide this from the men manning the ship's
Isthmian Steamship Company, is
lifeboats, they were sorely handi
information," he declared.
capped by a four or five knot tide offering two cash awards in a
which slowed down their efforts safety contest which is coming to
considerably. A motorboat in that an end on December 31. A $150
case, they reportfed, would have
made a great difference and would award will go to the crewmember
• Seafarers who have taken the probably have resulted in the res who "submits the best safety slo
gan, safety poem, safety article or
series of inoculations required cue of many more passengers.
safety cartoon," the company's
The
SUP
pointed
out
that
while
for certain foreign voyages are
we can boast the sSfest merchant safety bulletin said.
reminded to be sure to pick up marine in the world, American
Another $250 goes to the ship
their inoculation cards from the
having the least number of acci
dents, the money to be placed in
...ptain or the purser when they
the ship's fund for whatever use
••'v off at the end of a voyage.
the crew sees fit.
The card should be picked up
Entries for the individual contest
by the Seafarer and held so that
have td be • postmarked before
it can be presented when signing
December 31, or submitted to the
SEATTLE—It has been a slow skipper before that date.
on for another voyage where the
period for Seafarers in this port.
"shots" are required. The ino The Samuel F. Miller (Boston),
culation card is your only proof Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) and
of having taken the required the Grain Shipper (Grain fleet)
paid off during the past two weeks.
shots.
The Coe Victory and Grain Ship
Those men who forget to pick per signed on while the Samuel F.
up their inoculation card when Miller was put into lay-up.
they pay off may find that they
The Alamar, Losmar, Pennmar
are required to take all the
and
Beamar (Calmar) and Hurri
"shots" again when they want
cane
and Iberville (Waterman)
to sign on for another such voywere
in
tran^l;- T^iere were no
age.
major beefa.
SUP Votes For Motor
Lifeboats On All Vessels
Isthmian Sets
Safety Prizes
Pick Up 'Shot'
Card At Payoff
Seattle Has
Quiet Period
December 9, 1957
LOG
PRODUOR (Marin* CarrMra), Oct.
11—Chairman# L. Wllllamir Sacratary#
P. Quinanai. , Baport to Hd^tra. on
boaun paying off duo to Ulnaaa. Two
minor beetai aauared away. Ona man
missed ship In Bombay. Proper at
tire to ba worn In messroom and (al
ley.
Messtaall and quarters to be
painted.
OCIAN DEBORAH (Maritime Ovareaas>, Oct. 10—Chairman, R. O'Oowdr
Secretary, J. McEiroy, Jr. New deie(ata elected.
Since ship did not
sign foreign articles at payoff in
B'kiyn. a coastwise payoff in a Gulf
port is favored by members. Delegate
to ask captain to arrange this instead
of back-dating articles.
DE SOTO (Waterman), Oct. S —
Chairman, B. Varn, Jr., Secretary, A.
Velasco.
Hospital has not been
cleaned and painted as promised. Moat
gear held in Yokohama. Penalty car
go A delayed sailing to be clarifled
by patrolman. Crew to be sober at
payoff. Beds and room* to be stripped
for oncoming crow. All repairs re
corded and copies given to engineer.
Headquarters notified of hospitalized
brother. Ship's fund S3.90. Motion
to amend recent plan re: health cen
ters—medical and hospital care should
be included for men on beach who
are not efigibie for USPH services
and unable bo pay for medicine.
«RAiN TRADER (aralnfleet), Nov,
17—Chairman, D. Hartman; Secretary,
H. Bergine. Repair list to ba com
pleted port of discharge. Discussion
on back-dating articles from Gulf. All
linen to ba thrown below immedi
ately. Vote of thanks to steward dept.
FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Nov. 11
—Chairman, H. Will; Secretary, M.
Daddy. Port hole fans installed. One
man paid off—injured—replaced by
pier head Jump from dock. One man
missed ship, Ship's fund $19.30. No
tify San Juan agent when he is
needed aboard ship.
CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Oct.
87—Chairmen, W. Horn; Secretary, R.
Ayers. Beef on ot.' Good cooperation
from top side, mates and eng. Good
SIU crew. Hepairs to be made. Vote
of thanks to steward dept. for Job
weU done. Ship to be fumigated for
roaches.
repairs made. Some disputed ot on
delayed saUJng from NO. Return
chairs to recreation room. Keep feet
off chairs.
SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sestrain),
Oct. 20—Chsirmsn, W. Logan; Secre
tary, R. Padelie. Ship's fund S44.23i
Some disputed ot. Have a general
clean up all aroimd ship. Rooms
very dirty.
Oct. 21—Chsirmsn, W. Logan; Sec
retary, R. Podiiia.
Beef on mate,
straightened out. Reports accepted.
STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Oct. 14—'
Chairman, S. Piaga; SecrstSry, T.
Oasper. Ship's fund $20. Few hours
disputed ot. LOGS not received reg
Repair washing machine and movie ularly. Safety meetings not recorded
projector. Water cooler replaced in by captain. Request washing ship
deck dept. lounge.
Place laundry down more often—ship too dirty. Sug.
bags in each lounge for soiled linens' gestion to buy parts for washing ma
keep passageways clear. Donation for
chine. Water rusty.
Continue to
family of brother who passed away.
spray DDT for roaches. Vote of
Ship's fund $98.03. Purchased mov thanks to steward dept. for good serv
ies—made donation to orphanage. Ona
ice and cooking.
man missed ship in Mobile. Check
and compare slop chest prices. New
STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Oct. 20
delegate elected. Motion to give
D. Dean; Secretary, E.
ship's fund to widow of Thibodeaux. —Chairman,
Conud. Few hours disputed ot. 36
Laundry room to be kept clean. Bal men'
ill—cause undetermined—probance of movie fund $2. Repair dumb qbiy from water or meat. Doctor to
waiter elevator.
be consulted. Standby buzzer put in
messhail. Fresh water tanks to be
DEL CRO (Mist.), Oct. «—Chairman,
cleaned. Garbage to be dumped aft
6. Ramsey; Eeeretary, V. Fitzgerald.
of house. Check medicine chest. Ail
Crew to be sober at payoff and pick excess linen to be turned in.
up souvenirs from customs after pay
off.
Collect books for patrolman.
ALCOA CORSAIR (Aicoa), Oct. 20
Unclaimed souvenirs to be sold and
J. Prestwoed; Secretary,
proceeds to go to fund. Flowers sent —Chairman,
T.
Costelio. Prices of slop chest too
to deceased father of engineer. Ship's high—to
be referred to patrolman.
fund $31.49. Discussion on steward Ship's fund
SllS. Some disputed ot.
serving leftovers andJseeping same in Report accepted.
Motion to send 160
reefer boxes over 3 days. Vote of
post cards to US Senators concerning
thanks to purser for his care of sick
the
closing
of
USPHS.
to
and wounded of So. American Cam have company give Asiatic Motion
flu shots
paign—^letter to be sent to Log.
to crew. To contact company to keep
Trinidad shore gang out of ship's
DRAIN SHIPPER (Cralnfiaat), Oct.
housing as they dirty bathrooms and
12—Chslrihan, J. Jellette; Secretary,
steal food left out for night lunches.
S. Malvanan. Four men paid off in
SF. Ail replacements filled. Letter
STEEL KINO (Isthmian), Oct. 25—
from Brother Hail re: refrigerators Chairman, F. Oasaiuk; Secretary, T.
and stores.
Clarification given on
Ralnay. NeW delegate elected. Ship's
reasons for cook getting off in SF. fund $14.70. Report accepted. Re
No major beefs to date. Ship's fund quest meetings on Sundays. 12 meii
$11.50. Vote of thanks to steward ill with the flu.
dept. for fine meals served. Vote of
thanks to secy, for handling corre
DRAIN TRADER (Grain Fleet), Oct.
spondence: and also deck dept. for
cleaning messroom. Members cau 5—Chairmen, J. Seratt; Secretary, T.
tioned re; pilfering in Korea. Special Scardelis. Beef about food. Telegram
meeting regarding some friction be sent to hqs. concerning payoff. Crew
tween chief and third cook—Head to reimburse treasurer $11.71 for
cable. Some disputed ot. Short chief
quarters notified.
cook. Food has been poor for five
months.
Steward notified. , Nothing
ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman),
Oct. 20—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary, • done. Steward incapable. Delegate
E. Auer.
New delegate elected. suggested baker and 3rd cook to make
Everything running smoothly. Started up menus and do ail cooking. Food
sougeeing roof and quarters. Ail re beef to be taken up with patrolman
pair ilsls to be ready prior to arrival in Seattle.
NY.
Vote of thanks to steward
LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Oct.
dept. for good chow and fine serv
$—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, H.
ice.
Minkler. All ot collected except Ko
SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Sea- rea restricted time. Ship's fund .50.
train), Oct. 24—Chairman, J. Fadlow; New delegate elected. Adjust water
Secretary, P. Patrick. Wiper missed flow in laundry.
ship leaving Edgewater. Delegate re
elected.
Motion that longshoremen
CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Oct. 11
secure cargo properly. ' Motion to —Chairman, D. MiChang; Secretary,
have mail delivered aboard ship on W. Dickens. Delegate welcomed new
arrival.
crew—first trip since returning from
Galveston shipyard. No beefs. Short
PORTMAR (Calmar), Oct. 27—Chair one wiper. Report accepted. New
man, R. Campbell; Secretary, R. Savi delegate elected. Motion to give full
or. Keep clothes line clear of dry moral, financial and physical support
clothes. Ship's fund $11.30. Few in fight to retain fuU USPHS facili
hours disputed ot to ba settled at ties. Discussion on importance of
payoff. Wringer on washing machine writing to Congressmen and Senators
to be replaced. Suggestion to increase asking full support on keeping USPHS
ship's fund. Do not place glasses in Intact.
sink.
PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian),
STEEL VENDOR (isthmian), Oct. 17 Oct. 20—Chairman, J. Skinner; Secre
—Chairman, V. Oranclo; Secretary, N. tary, R. Henderson. Three men hos
PoWsr. Ship's fund $14.15. Reports pitalized in Bombay. Repair list
accepted. Discussion on welfare of
submitted—ail repairs not made as
crew. Letter to be sent to Hdqtrs. re yet. Request better cots. No hot water
garding certain conditions on ship.
for 27 hrs. Water is very dirty, rusty
and full of steam or air. Report ac
cepted. Discussion on present water
SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sestrain),
system—warned crew on hot steam
Nov. 18—Chairman, S. Kliderman;
coming thru pipes—cautioned against
Secretary, R. Padliia. One man missed
ahlp In NV, Ship's fund $44.22. Re- burning. Vote of thanks to steward
ports accepted. New repair Ust to be dept.
posted on board. Beef on new feed
ALCOA RANDER (Aicoa), Oct. 1»—
ing plan. Insufficient supplies of cer
Chairman, J, Jones; Secretary, A. Car
tain items for voyage 171.
penter. Few hours disputed ot. Most
repairs made. New delegate elected.
TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Nov. Il-^i Request
variety In night lunches:
Chairman, R. Bell; $*cr*tary, F. Kus- differentmore
brand
coffee: iiuect
ture. New refrigerator put on board. bombs
for
each
change of li
Repairs made. Wiper missed ship. brary: discussion foc'ale:
on
quality
steak
Ship'* fund $3S. Some disputed ot. meat and frankfurters—to seeofpatrol-.Games to be purchased from fund.
man about same. Vessel Infested
with roaches end rats. Steward re
DRAIN BHIFPBR (Drainfleet), Nev.' quested to obtain plenty of orange*
14—Chairman; A. Ferrers; Secretary, next trip. Hone this t:ip.
Keep S. Meivenen. HespiUlUed brother'a
dedu elean^
DEL NORTE (Mist.), Oct. II—Chair
man, H. Crane; Secretary, i. Weisbrot.
�December 6, 1957
SEAFARERS
'Drip... Drip... Drip'
LOG
Page Eleven
Pan-Atlantic Wins Right
To Operate Intercoastal
WASHINGTON—Pan-Atlantic Steamship has won perma
nent authority to carry on an intercoastal service with general
cargo and passengers after operating for two and a half years
on a temporary certificate.
The SlU - contracted com pay for the conversion of conven
pany won Intestate Com tional dry cargo ships to "llft-on-
merce Commission authorization to lift-off" trailerships. Two of these,
serve 26 specified ports on the At tl>e Gateway City and Azalea City,
lantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. Pas are already in operation.
senger movements between all of
these were approved, with the ex
ception of traffic between Balti
more, Norfolk and Newport News.
/
For Pan-Atlantic, the certificate
means the end of a long legab bat
tle that has been going on since
the company and its parent. Water
man Corporation, were bought by
McLean Industries early in 1955.
Legislation to set more realistic
It has been operating on a tempo levels of benefits for workers in
rary certificate since May, 1955, New York State will be the major
over the combined opposition of labor goal here next year.
ten other steamship companies
Present rates of benefits for
and the major railroads.
workers confronted with both ris
The ICC said P-A's performance ing unemployment- and a rising
under the temporary authority, cost of living fall far short of ac
and the potential for intercoastal tual needs, according to the New
water transport justified making York State Federation of Labor.
the operation permanent.
The State Fed urged increases
Ports to be served by the vari across the board in state unem
ous runs cover Vancouver, Seattle, ployment insurance, workmen's
Portland, Stockton, Richmond, Al- compensation and disability bene
emeda, Oakland, San Francisco fits.
Unemployment and compensa
and Los Angeles on the West Coast;
Galveston, Houston, New Orleans, tion benefits are now pegged at
Mobile, Panama City and Tampa $36 weekly. The disability bene
on the Gulf, and Miami, Jackson fit rate is $40 per week.
An increase to a minimum of
ville, Savannah, Charleston, New
port News, Norfolk, Baltimore, $55 for unemployment and dis
Philadelphia, New York and Bos ability and to $S0 for workmen's
ton on the East Coast. Albany, compensation is being urged by
New York, on the Hudson River, is the state AFL. Federation secre
tary-treasurer Harold C. Hanover
also listed.
Meanwhile, in a separate ven said that if the slate benefit laws
ture covering the financing of new are "to be anything more than a.
coastwise trailerships for Pan-At hollow mockery of their sound srlantic's "sea-land" service, the re cial purposes, benefits must" be in
^
cently-formed Coastal Ship Cor creased substantially."
Average weekly earnings in
poration put a new $6 million stock
issue on the market last week. Un manufacturing industries, accord
der an overall $23 million financ ing to the latest figures available,
ing program, Coastal is buying are $82.49 for a 39.4-hour week in
Waterman and Pan-Atlantic ships the state and $83.20 nationally for
and then will lease them back for a full 40-hour week. The state and
operation by the original sellers. national averages are therefore
Funds raised in this fashion will about the same. However, as the
figures indicate, benefits that pro
vide less than half these averages
fall far short of actual need for
the workers and families involved.
The situation is also termed
critical because unemployment is
going up not only in seasonal in
dustries but in all fields.
SAN FRANCISCO — Although
shipping has increased generally
for the West Coast ports, it has
been slow during the last two
weeks in this area.
There was only one ship, the
Rebecca (Intercontinental) signing
on during the period. The Iber
T
ville and Yaka (Waterman) paid
off while the Topa Topa, Chicka
saw, La Salle (Waterman), Seamar
(Calmar), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean
Trans.) and the Steel Flyer (Isth
mian) were in transit.
NY Asked
To Boost
Jobless $
Education has been in the news recently what with "the
United States earthbound and Soviet satellites whizzing over
head. Americans have suddenly discovered there are defects
in the country's school systems and proposed remedies have
been flying tihick and fast. Many of the proposals, such as
those which would funnel "X" number of students into engin
eering at the expense of other studies, appear to be selfdefeating. The SIU, as a trade union, is deeply concerned, since one of
"A trans-Atlantic trailership the functions of a union is to improve the lives of its member
service is past the talking stage," ship and opportunities for their children.
according to John B. Hulse, man
Two considerations should be in the forefront of any attack
aging director of the Truck Manu
on
the problem. One is the need to broaden educational op
facturers Association.
portunity
for all Americans. The second is the need for every
In an address to the Automotive
Transport Association of Ontario, student to follow his own natural bent in deciding his career.
On the first issue, we are being told that the present cost of
Hulse reported 'that the recent
successes in coastal trailership education is due to go higher. Steps have to be taken to as
service and the resulting cost sav sure the availability of educational opportunity for every
ing has greatly increased the pos qualifled student, irrespective of his ability to pay.
sibility of an international service.
A very large percentage of qualified high school graduates
In fact, trailer containers are
are
now being denied further education because of lack of
"more of a factor" in water trans
finances
and facilities.
This problem needs immediate
portation than on land, he con
remedying.
,
tended.
The second consideration is all-important. Nobody can
"There is every indication that
" there is a big future in the water- say for sure in what area the next great contribution to civil
borne movement of both complete ization will be made. It might come from a scientist or en
trailers on roll-on roll-off ships gineer. But it could come from a doctor, a diplomat, a writer,
and particularly of demountable a linguist, a lawyer or anyone of a dozen fields. Certainly,
trailer van bodies as giant contain leadership qualities aren't limited to specific professions.
ers in specially constructed ships."
Although there has been an en Franklin Roosevelt, who was no scientist, gave the go-ahead
couraging Increase in the railroad for the Manhattan Project which gave us the atom bomb and
piggy-back service despite a slow atomic energy. • Nikita Kruschchev, who is no scientist, has
start, he said, it will be more than been pushing So^t scientists along the path to interplane
offset by the growth of motor tary flight.
I
transportation. In addition, he
Unfortunately too many students are channeled into cer
said, piggy-back service will not tain specialties because the job outlook is good; school facili
solve the highway congestion prob ties are present, (or absent); or because more scholarships are
lem. These trailers will ,still have
BOSTON—While shipping picked
to travel over the road through available in a given field. Too many of these scholarships are up a great deal in the last
terminal areas where most of the specialty scholarships. A textile manufacturer wills some two weeks over the prior period,
money which goes only to students of textile engineering who it has not reached its normal level.
congestion occurs.
More than one company has de write an essay on the good works of the benefactor. An auto Most of the Jobs went to the deck
cided to move in on the lift-on mobile company sets up a program for future tail-fin de and engine gangs with only one
lift-off trailership service. Sea- signers.
vacancy showing in the steward
train Lines has revealed plans to
When the SIU Scholarship Plan started, there was some department.
combine the features of both the thought that the scholarships should relate to maritinie, But
The Barbara Freitchie (Liberty
railroad flat car, and the trailer
Nav.)
was the only vessel signing
into ond service. Another com •this idea was discarded and it was decided to permit winners on while the Government Camp,
pany has started converting two to follow the course of study for which they were suited. As a Bents Fort and Bradford Island
vessels to enter Into a Great result, they are following such diverse courses as medicine, (Cities Service) paid off. Two
Lakes-Atlantic coast trailership dentistry, history, sociology, literature and engineering. They Isthmian ships, the Steel Fabri
service with the opening of the will do the best-they can in the field of their choice. That is cator and the Steel Rover were
lSt. Lawrence Seaway in 1959.
the way it should be on the natjon^lqyej^^
serviced vvhile in post.
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Trailersbips
Coming Trend
SF's Shart On
Ship Turnover
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Boston Jobs
On Upgrade
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LOG
Turnabout In The Middle East
Shipmates Aid
Family Reunion
To the Editor:
I would like to express my
thanks through the LOG to the
SIU in general and to Brothers
Tony Martinez, our ship's dele
gate; Pat Cleary, oiler, and
Johnny Eubanks* engine utility,
in particular, for making pos
sible my reunion with my folks
in and around Manila. ..
I haven't seen them for 12
years. Without the aid of these
brothers who stood my port
watches and the okay of the
chief engineer and fir^t. assist-
This pair of photos sent In by the Steel Vendor wjiile it was making Its way around East Africa and on
Into the Persian Gulf shows a couple of stowaways from Massawa, Eritrea (left), who were trying to
get away from It all, contrasted with "Sheik" Herbert Roth (right), who seems to have jumped In with
both feet to make like a native. Jack McDermott, AB, is pictured with the stowaways, who were pre
sumably dropped off once the Vendor hit port again. Both photos by Billy J. Walker.
CW Run: 1 Hit, 1 Miss, 1 Rescue
With the Salem Maritime disaster two years ago still fresh in their minds, Seafarers on
the tanker Cities Service Baltimore had more than their share of mishaps on a coastwise run
Into New York this week.
head City, NO, after a two-day dredge nearby did not move fast
Events over a six-day period ordeal.
enough and in order to keep from
included a collision with a tug, Proceeding up the coast again, hitting it, our pilot ran the ship
a near-hit involving a dredge Hagmann stated, the Baltimore aground. One can well imagine
loaded with explosives, a ground
ing and an assist in the rescue of
a disabled sloop, according to
ship's reporter L. P. Hagmann.
Despite the successive damages to
the ship, no one aboard appeared
to have gotten hurt. The Salem
Maritime explosion Januai'y 17,
1956, took 21 lives.
The voyage from Lake Charles
had barely gotten underway Nov.
27 when the Baltimore was side•swiped by the tug B. A. Tittle on
the port side. The tug, with a
barge in tow, was passing by the
tanker "but the suction from the
Baltimore's propeller evidently
was too much for the tug to pull
the barge past.
"When the tug hit, she keeled
over, taking a lot of water on deck.
Her list was so bad everyone
aboard thought she was going all
the way over," Hagmann said.
However, the tug righted herself
and everyone was left with only a
good scare.
Three days later, off the Caro
lina coast, several of the crewmembers listening to the radio
heard that the Yankee Girl, a 65foot auxiliary sloop, was in trou
ble and that the Coast Guard cut
ter Chilula was going to the res
cue. No more attention was paid
to this until a few hours later,
when the Chilula advised the Bal
timore its towUne had parted and
asked the tanker to stand by.
With the seas running pretty
high and a force 4 or 5 wind blow
ing, the Baltimore hove to several
times on the weather side of the
yacht to enable the cutter to get a
line aboard. The sloop was even
tually pulled into port at More-
figured the "only thing left to
happen was for us to run aground
—so we did." This occurred as
she was proceeding up the Hackensack River toward her discharge
port of Linden, NJ, on Monday.
As Hagmann related it, "a
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Letters To
The Editor
issue of your paper. I would
like to express my 1|ianks also
to Charles E; Rawlings, who
gave me a copy.
I wish to point out that there
was a slight discrepancy in the
story. I don't wdt^k for the city
of Baltimore; I work for the
state of Maryland. I am a puhUc
health engineer for the Mary
land State Department of
' Health in the Division of Indus
trial Health and Air Pollution.
If I can he of assistance in any
capacity relating to occupational
health, me^ods of control for
any kind of hazard, either oper
ational or occupational, please
feel free to call upon me.
Honorato S. Echavez
4-
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Want Expanded
Pension Benefit
To the'Editor:
At the regular general mem
bership meeting October 27, the
All letters to the editor for
crew of the SS Fairport unan
publication in the SEAFAR
imously adopted the follow
ERS LOG must be signed
ing resolutions:
by the writer. Names will
(1) That the officials of our
be withheld upon request.
Union, in future negotiations,
seek on behalf of the m"?mberjpt, I wouldn't have been able ship the establishment of a
retirement plan, whereby a
to do so again.
Such unselfish and Impartial member may retire on pension
favor is characteristic only of after a stipulated number of
fine Union brothers. Their kind years of seatime on contracted
ships. This retirement plan
ness is highly appreciated. •
should he based on seatime
Felix Amon
alone and not have qualifying
SS Ocean Evelyn
requirements such as disability,
Offers Thanks
For Sympathy
To the Editor:
My family and I would like
to thank the officers and crew
of the SS Charles C. Dunaif for
the beautiful floral wreath sent
from out at sea to my mother
In Oxford, New Jersey.
I was an oiler at sea on the
Dunaif when my father passed
away.
WiUiam Trachen
4»
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Health Center
Service Lauded
To the Editor:
As the wife of an oldtimer in
the American Coal beef, it's a
pleasure to know about the good
care everybody gets at the SIU
medical center in New York.
I was there myself and I am
surprised and pleased about the
attention and the good examina
tion they gave me there. I hope
the clinic continues giving good
service. I think it was a good
idea to open the clinic to serve
SIU families and dependents.
Mrs. Guariua Andrew
4*
4*
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Urges Reading
Of Cayce book
To the Editor:
Some time ago you mentioned
in the LOG that Seafarers
should indicate their choice for
the selection of hooks for the
ships' libraries.
I am enclosing a hook which
I would like to see included,
particularly ^s I am a member
of the Association For Research
and Enlightenment, at Virginia
Beach, Va., which was founded
on Edgar Cayce's work.
Some people, after reading
this hook, automatically become
interested in the work of the
Association. It's called Edgar
Cayce, Mystery Man of Miracles,
by Joseph Millard, in a 35-cent
paper-hacked edition.
WiUiam A. Laridon
Likes^Write-Up
On
Job
To the Editor:
I wish tj express my, thanks
for your publishing a "write-up"
about me in the November 8th
etc. „
~ -
(2) That built-in hunkd with
drawers he provided all crewmemhers 'as soon as practicable.
The present frame hunks are
outmoded and afford little com
fort. (3) That wooden lockers also
he provided which will he wide
enough and deep enough to
allow a reasonable amount of
clothing to he hung up without
getting wrinkled. Present metal
lockers are usually awkwardly
situated, noisy, often rusty
inside and have inadequate
storage, space. ,
(4) That additional lockers" he
provided in a space separate
from foc'sles for hanging foul
weather and work gear..
William McBride
M. C. Wadlinglon
F. A. Lord Jr.
4.
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Hails LOG Aid
For Israelis
To the Editor:
' After serving for many years
as able seaman aboard Ameri
can and other merchant ships,
during which time I also spe
cialized as an independent
marine correspondent and for
five years edited the "Hayamal
HaisraeU" ("The Israel Sea
man"), I have now been ap
pointed marine correspondent
and editor of the marine sec
tions of several Tel Aviv daily
newspapers and periodicals.
The recent growth of the
Israeli merchant marine has
drawn hundreds and thousands
of our young men to the sea.
Naturally, therefore, we must
turn to nations of esteemed
marine traditions and experi
ence, and to their maritime
publications, for information
and guidance.
During my work as editor I
have enjoyed the high standard
of the SEAFARERS LOG which
we received at our offices. I
have appreciated very much its
Interesting content and. the
important information furnished
throughout. I shall therefore be
very grateful to continue receiv
ing the LOG. as well as any
other informative material you
publish.
Yanetz Rammgal
Tel Aviv, Israel
�December 6, 1957
DEL VALLE (MIft.), Sapt. 32—Chair
man, J. Lavin; Sacratary, A. Andartan.
Reporter elected.
Delegate
elected. Motion to start ship's fund.
Discussion on method of initiating
fund. Men asked to cooperate with
steward.
MARORE (Ore), Oct. 26—Chairman,
D. Stone; Secretary, R. King. No ma
jor beefs. Ship's fund $29.02. Some
disputed ot. Report accepted. New
delegate elected. Beefs to be dis
cussed with delegate. Return cups
and glasses to pantry. Steward to
handle Coca Cola aboard.
DEL VALLE (Miss.), Oct. 1?—Chair
man, F. Russo; Secretary, E. Ander
son. Crew warned against fouling up,
offenders will be punished. Ship's
SEAFARERS
STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Oct. 34
—Chairman, P. Hellebrand; Secretary,
G. Reyes, Few minor beefs. Captain
to inquire about cigarettes in Singa
pore. Ship's fund $43.68. Report ac
cepted. Motion to make arrangements
with captain to have separate watch
foc'sles for engine gang. Should stress
matter with Union officials. Sugges
tion that Union mail be opened only
by ship delegate or, in his absence,"
by dept. delegate. LOG to be passed
on. Food to l^e properly prepared,
lunch-time soup should be saved as
much as practicable.
STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Nov.
S—Chairman, R. Hunt; Secretary, F.
Quintayo. One. man hurt in deck dept.
Customs in Beirut strict about ciga
rettes—each crew member is allowed
only 40 cigarettes per day: if this is
exceeded they will be confiscated.
Ship's fund $20. To see about screen
door near PO and messroom. Beer
will be given out in Persian Gulf
only.
LOG
Make Checks
Tp'SIU-A&G'
Seafarers mailing in checks
or money orders to the Union
to cover dues payments are
urged to be sure to make all of
them payable to the SIU-A&G
District.
Some Seafarens have sent in
checks and money orders in the
names of individual headquar
ters officials. This makes for a
problem in bookkeeping which
can be avoided if checks are
made, out to the Union directly.
WILD RANGER (Waterman), Nov.
11—Chairman, J. Sued; Secretary, D.
Ruddy. Ship's fund $21.15. Motion
to have 14-qt. galvanized buckets is
sued to each foc'sle for purpose of
handling personal laundry. New dele
gate elected. Contact company re
garding punctuality of allotment
checks. Insufficient cleaning gear
furnished to wipers.
Washing ma
chine ready for boneyard—will be re
ferred to patrolman.
fund $20. Motion that all halle have
two calls per day. I.e. at 10 AM and
4 PM. Carried. Need new washing
machine. Linen too small, does not
fit bunks. Discussion on raising ship's
fund.
WAN6 RANGER (Denton), Aug. 11
—Chairman, J. Gardner; Secretary, J.
Powers. Two men missed ship. One
joined In Karaclii. Few hours dis
puted ot. Passageways to be painted.
Need bread mixer for galley. Vote of
thanks to steward dept. for good food
served aboard.
Sept. S—Chairman, M. «ailop; Sac
ratary, J. Powers. Some disputed ot.
Ship's fund $12. Delegate notified
that crew was wasting water—if prac
tice did not stop water would be ra
tioned. OT sheets, logs and books
brought back to ship by steward.
Bobks placed in safe place. Tempera
ture in meat box not right. Eng. re
quested crew to notify him of qny
leaks.
PETROCHEM (Valcham), Oct. 20—
Chairman, R. Clark; Secretary, J.
Splvey. Ship's fund $28.75. Need new
mattresses. Vote of thanks to steward
for good menus and variety of fresh
fruit: also bis effort to upgrade regu
lar stores.
NATALIE (Maritime), Oct. IS —
Chairman, J. Hoggie; Secretary, P.
Sylvia. Everything running smoothly.
One man taken off in Panama Canal
Zone, hospitalized. Vote of thanks to
oidtimers for fine job on coal beeL
Delayed sailing a few hours. Report
accepted. Washing ma^-hine to be re
paired or new one obtained. Vote ot
thanks to steward dept. for fine serv
ice during meal hours. Ship in fine
shape now. Deck dept. did fine joiv —
ship looks like a yacht now. Uooms
painted.
ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Nov. 12
—Chairman, J. Muera; Secretary, O.
Murphy. Reports accepted.
AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Nov.
S—Chairman, C.. Hemby; Secretary, R.
Elliot. Some disputed ot on delayed
sailing. New delegate, safety director,
reporter and treasurer elected. Ar
rival pool to be made up at payoff
and winner to turn over half of pool
to treasurer for ship's fund.
OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas),
Nov. 4—Chairman, H. Libby; Secre
tary, L. Strange. Some difficulty ex
perienced in obtaining milk in P.R.
Washing machine motor needs repair
ing. Request for smaller orders from
galley. Percolators to be cleaned. All
screens to be repaired and new windscoops provided for foc'sles. New
keys needed for all foc'sleg. Vote of
thanks to steward dept.
MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Oct.
37—Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, J.
Mann. Few logs in deck dept. Ship's
fund $18.11. Few hours disputed ot.
Motion to have bulkhead in foc'sle
insulated to keep it from becoming
hot when steam is on. Discussion on
washing machine operation. Do not
touch heating valves. Vote of thanks
to steward dept. for good food. Ship
to be fumigated for bugs.
STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Nov.
3—Chairman, C. Bush; Secretary, P.
Dowd. Steward dept. beef—mess boy
switched to pantry. Ship's fund S55.
Few hours disputed ot. Motion to
reimburse carpenter for his expendi
tures and treasurer to be authorized
to spend money for Christmas. Keep
bathrooms clean, and do not monopo
lize washing machine.
MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Sept.
IS—Clialrman, J. Brown; Secretary,
E. Robinson. New delegate elected.
Ship's fund $17.11. Quarters to. be
painted. Report accepted. Messroom
an^d pantry to be kept clean. Lockers
to be repaired.
MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car
riers), Oct. 13—Chairman, W. Harrall; Secretary, A. Espcneda. Ship's
fund $41.30. Few hours disputed ot.
To see patrolman about repairs be
fore sign on. New crew to donate to
ships fund at payoff.
Beef about
service in messhall. Steward to be in
messhall at meal time.
MICHAEL (J. M. Carras), Oct. 12—
Chairman, J. Murphy; Secretary, W.
Harris. New delegate elected. One
man short. Few hours disputed ot.
Patrolman to check stores with stew
ard.
SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrsin),
Oct. 17—Chairman, J. Cole; Secretary,
C. Ollvera. One man missed ship in
NO. Some disputed ot. Report ac
cepted. Discussion on night lunch—
need more variety in menus: discus
sion on change in shipping callsvoted to keep calls as they are. Dis
cussion on water condition.
SEASTAR (Triton), Aug. 22—Chair
man, A. Hanna; Secretary, M. Bugawan. New delegate elected. Cold sup
pers not to be served on steak nights
unless there is work to be done in
galley. ' Discussion concerning wash
ing machine, also new mattresses
which were ordered but not delivered.
Sept. 29—Chairman, J. Wilson; Sec
retary, M. Bugawan. Some disputed
ot. See patrolman about new washing
machine and new mattresses: fans for
forecastles. Deck in passageways to
be repaired or patched. Padeyes on
deck to be removed, if possible, as
they present a hazard.
DEL SANTOS (Miss.), Aug. 25—
Chairman, J. Martello; Secretary, L.
Santa Ana. Ship's fund $26. Ship to
be fumigated before signing on. Vote
of thanks to steward dept. See pa
trolman about storing ship for voyage:
also medical attention in foreign port
and at sea. Need more linen.
DEL SOL (Miss.), Oct. 19—Chairman,
J. Patterson; Secretary, W. Simmons.
New delegate elected. Ship's fund
$35.55. Arrival pool posted for first
port of call—$10 to be put In fund.
Some disputed ot. Need clarification
on slop chest stores, whether it Is
ot or not. Report accepted—Bull Line
beef and Robin Line hearing, and
Government action on hospitals in
vital areas. Coffee urn to be repaired.
Discussion on cleaning of laundry and
coffee urn. Magazines to be purchased
next voyage. Steward spoke on new
feeding system and asked for sugges
tions. Coffee cups to be returned to
pantry.
Seafarers John Homen, AB;
Ted Mathis, OS, and Floyd
Peavoy, AB {! to rl, relive ex
ploits with record-sized dol
phin and some of the big ones
that got away in foc'sle on
the Omar Chapman.
Advocate Lady
Medic Assists
British Tanker
Crewmembers on the Steel
Advocate put their best foot
forward recently to render
medical assistance in mid-ocean to
a fellow seaman on a British ship.
The success of the rescue effort
was credited to the fortunate pre
sence aboard the SIU ship of a
lady doctor traveling as a passen
ger. She was put aboard the Brit
ish tanker Empire Petrel by one
of the Advocate's lifeboats.
A radio message from the tanker
earlier had sought a doctor to pro
vide ui'gent medical attention to
a crewmember who sustained a bad
electrical shock. The Advocate su'osequently rendezvoused with the
Empire Petrel, put the boat across
and idled for an hour while the
doctor ministered to the patient.
The whole operation took about
an hour while both ships stood by,
according to Walter "Bill" Mitchell
and Aussie Shrimpton.. The Brit
ish skipper later radioed thanks
for the assist, lauding the Ad
vocate's prompt response.
BJu
Page Thirteen
ChapmanCrew Cla ims
World Fishing Record
A trio of anglers on the Liberty ship Omar E. Chapman is
claiming the world's record for the biggest dolphin ever
landed. The boys say their specimen was a full 12 inches
longer than anything on rec--*^^
ord.
Almanac." An almanac is prac
The king-sized d o 1 p h i n tically standard equipment aboard
pulled in on the Chapman meas ship these days since it can readily
ured 5 feet 2 Inches and easily settle arguments on most subjects.
topped the 4 feet 2 inch-mark
The Chapman anglers checked
listed in a copy of "The World their catch against--the 1957 al
manac published by the New York
World-Telegram & Sun. A check
on the 1958 edition fails to show
any improvement on the 4 feet 2
inch-mark.
However, the records provided
for the almanac by the Interna
tional .Game Fish Association only
cover fish caught with rod and
reel. The Chapman gang admitted
ly used only a line over the side to
catch their prize. So-called "un
official" world's records for the
biggest fish caught by any method
don't list any dolphin entries.
Thus the matter rests there, and
the SIU anglers will have to be
content with only unofficial recog
nition for their achievement.
For the record. Seafarers Ted
Mathis, OS; John Homen, AB, and
Floyd Peavoy, AB, shared credit
for the catch. The world mark in
the almanac lists "A. Conan-Doyle"
as the record-holder for a 75pound, 8-ounce dolphin caught in
1950 off East Africa.
SIU, A&G District
BALTIMORE
1216 E. Baltimore St.
Earl Sheppard. Agent
EAstern 7-4900
BOSTON
276 State SL
James Sheehan. Agent Richmoud 2-0140
HOUSTON
4202 Canal St.
Robert Matthews, Agent
Capital 3-4089: 3-4080
LAKE CHARLES, La
1419 Ryan St.
Leroy Claike, Agent
REmlock 6-5744
MOBILE
1 South Lawrence St.
Cat 'T^er, Agent
HEmlock 2-1754
MORGAN CITY
912 Front St.
Tom Gould, Agent
Phone 2156
NEW ORLEANS
523 Bienville St.
Lindsey WiUiams, Agent
Tulane 8626
NEW YORK
675 4th Ave., Brooklyn
HYacinth 9-6600
NORFOLK
127-129 Bank St.
Ben Rees, Agent
MAdison 2-9834
PHILADELPHIA
337 Market St.
S. CarduUo, Agent
Market 7-1635
PUERTA de TIERRA PR
101 Pelayo
Sal Colls, Agent
Phono 2-5996
SAN FRANCISCO
450 Harrison St.
Marty Breitholf, Agent
Douglas 2-5475
SAVANNAH
. 9 Abercorn St.
E. B. McAuIey, Agent
- Adams 3-1728
SEATTT.E
....2505 1st Ave.
Jeff GUIette, Agent
Elliott 4334
TAMPA
1809-1811 N. Franklin St.
Tom Banning, Agent
Pbone 2-1323
WILMINGTON, CalU
505 Marine Ave.
Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874
HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave., Bkiyn.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Paul HaU
ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS
J. Alglna, Deck
0. Simmons, Joint
J. Volplan, Eng.
W. HaU, Joint
E, Mooney, Std.
R. Matthews, Joint
SUP
HONOLULU
PORTLAND
16 Merchant St.
Phono 5-8777
til SW Clay St.
CApital 3-4336
wwAT A Fmr
I OlAD IT ms O^LV
RICHAIOND, Calif... 510 Macdonald Ave.
BEacon 2-0925
SAN FRANCISCO
450 Harrison St.
Douglas 2-8363
SEATTLE..."
2503 1st Ave."
Main 0290
WILiUNGTON
505 Marine Ave.
Terminal 4-3131
NEW YORK
675 4th Ave., Brooklyn
HYacinth 9-6165
Canadian District
HALIFAX, N.S
128'A Hoilis St.
Phone 3-8911
MONTREAL
634 St. James St. West
PLateau 8161
FORT imLlAM
408 Simpson St.
Ontario
Phone: 3-3221
PORT COLBORNE
103 Durham St.
Ontario
Phone; 5591
TORONTO, Ontario
272 King St. E.
E.Mpire 4-5719
VICTORIA, BC
617Vi Cormorant St.
EMpu e 4531
VANCOUVER, BC
298 Main St.
Pacific 3468
SA'DNEY, NS
304 Charlotte St.^
Phone; 6346
BAGOTVILLE, Quebec
20 Elgin St.
Phone; 545
THOROLD, Ontario ... 52 St. Davids St.
CAnal 7-3202
QUEBEC
44 Sault-au-Mateiot
Quebec
Phone; 3-1569
SAINT JOHN
177 Prince Wiiiiam St.
NB
OX 2-5431
Great Lakes District
.ALPENA
.1215 N. Second Ave.
Phone; 713-J
BUFFALO, NY
180 Main St.
Phone; Cleveland 7391
CLEVELAND
734 Lakeside Ave., NE
Phone; Main 1-0147
DETROIT
1038 3rd St,
Phone: Woodward 1-6857
DULUTH
621 W. Superior St.
Phone; Randolph 2-4110
SOUTH CHICAGO
3261 E. 92nd St.
Phone; Essex 5-2410
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SEAFARERS
'S63-Spr3y'
By Seafarer "Red" Fink
"When I nod my head, you hit It . .
LOG-A-RHYTHM:
The Advertising Whirl
By John Wunderlich
I pick up a magazine.
What do I behold:
Have you got athlete's foot?
You should know.
Send a Dollar;
We promise nothing.
I view an alluring beau'.y,
Sitch dainty feet;
Fathomless bedroom eyes.
Do you suffer from piles?
Woman and shoes.
Cars and piles.
Oil and creams.
Plus sex.
Such a loveable figure;
Perfectly moulded,
SofAy rounded,
A conviction, I'm sure
Of results. ,
An intimate acquaintance.
Expensive, but interesting.
Guaranteed perfect.
The best on Earth;
Even on Mars
And Saturn, too.
Try our saving plan:
We buy, we sell.
Three golden balls.
Advertisement.
Turning pages,
I have continued encounters
With sex.
In various poses.
Any Takers?
Use Dr. Nonsense skincream.
The cream of perfection;
Million blemishes vanished.
They all will be banished.
So will your skin.
Legs of Venus,
Lips of Cupid,
Hair of Diana.
Bust of who?
An overdeveloped Amazon.
Test Painful.
The new method;
Cleanse your liver.
It needs it.
Painful will do it
If not.
Well,
We'll buy you another one.
Am I not beautiful?
Do you desire a smile
Like mine?
Brush your teeth.
You too can smile.
Do you believe?
I do.
In What?
Quitting Ship?
Notify Union
A reminder from SIU head
quarters cautions all Seafarers
leaving their ships to contact
the hall in ample time to allow
the Union to dispatch a rephu"ment. Failure to give notice be
fore paying off may cause a de
layed sailing, force the ship to
sail short of the manning re
quirements and needlessly make
the work tougher for your ship"'ates.
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LOG
MTD Key
To Unity
—Meany
(ContinuecJ from page 3)
new MTD affiliates and reviewed
the Department's activities over the
past two years, including the fight
on runaways, support for the Public
Health Service hospitals and other
matters. He reported that the or
ganization now has port councils in
virtually every major US port—
deep sea, inland and Great Lakes
as well as in Canada and on the
island of Puerto Rico.
The opening of the St. Lawrence
Seaway, he said, offers MTD a
unique opportunity to organize the
tremendous job potential in that
area.
Turning to recent beefs in which
the Department was involved Hall
praised the close coordination of
the SIU Pacific District with MTD
port councils on the West Coast.
That cooperation, he said, had en
abled the SlU-affiliated fish and
cannery unions in California to de
feat raid efforts by Harry Bridges.
He also reviewed the legislative
outlook on such matters as foreignflag transfers, the "50-50" law, cuts
in funds for new ship construction
and other Government policies to
ward maritime.
Delegates to the convention
passed a number of resolutions
dealing with these and other mat
ters. A summary of the more im
portant resolutions appears on this
page. Full details will be carried in
the next issue of the SEAFARERS
LOG.
Blacklist Spurs
NMU Discord
(Continued from page 3)
tions to three years, to give un
ion officials four weeks' annual
paid vacation after a year's con
tinuous service, changes in the
trials' procedure for union officers
and a $20 annual dues increase.
Sentiment was closely divided
on most of these issues at the
convention In October, then hailed
as ushering in a new era of
"peace" and "unity" in the NMU.
The misused "unity" slogan has
been a standby in the NMU rep
ertory since its days under the con
trol of the Communist Party's
waterfront section.
Increasing nervousness over
these developments was exposed
when the latest issue of the "Pilot"
carried the minutes of an NMU
national office meeting on Oct. 22,
shortly after the convention. The
minutes indicated a new clampdown on public information about
NMU operations within the union's
own staff, particularly "with re
spect to interfering in internal
politics in the union."
In this connection, the conven
tion had taken pains to laud NMU
general counsel Herman E. Coop
er and his office for "their resolve
to stay clear of union policy and
program ..."
OMAR e. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship
ping), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Hugart;
Saerotary, N. LIghtoll. Port discharges
to be given at payoff. Hot water adJusted. See captain about Coca Cola
and other items .if men request them.
Ship's fund $9.20. One man injured
in Pusan. Diseussion about transporta
tion for B and C men.
Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Sec
retary, A. Sadenwater. No LOGs. Re
pair list completed. Three men in
jured slightl.v. Fine cooperation from
engineer; AH purchased fine library.
Crew warned about conduct before
payoff. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours
disputed ot. Suggestion to donate SI
at payoff to replenish library. Return
books when finished reading. Thanks
to fishermen for catching 900 lbs. of
fish during trip and providing pleas
ant passtime "watching the lines" and
letting the "big ones" get away. Vote
STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Oct.
27—Chairman, J. Justus; Secretary,
D. Grant. No beefs. New washing
machine put aboard. Dinner party
held at NY from safety award. Ship's
fund $22. Mail situation at various
ports discussed. Steward agreed to
handle mail where possible.
ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), no date
—Chairman, J. Oavles; Secretary, K.
Neumann.
Repair list submitted.
Return books to library. Place con
diments in ice box. Keep pantry
clean. Vote of thanks to steward
dept.
Nov. 14—Chairman, C. Boyle; Secre
tary, K. Neumann. One man missed
ship in NY. Repair list submitted.
Delayed sailing disputed. Keep bath
rooms and drinking fountain clean.
Raise library shelves.
FRANCES (Bull), Nov. 24—Chalrm.n, none; Secretary, none. No beefs,
everything running smoothly. Two
wipers involved in 24 hrs. disputed
ot re: contract—it was no good. Re-'
port accepted.
THE CABINS (Texas City Ret.),
Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Wagner; Secre
tary, H. Bentz. New washing machine
to be placed aboard. Ship's fund
$9.17. Few beefs—to be settled by
patrolman. Vote of thanks to dele
gate.
of thanks to brother for cartoons
about current happenings which were
enjoyed by all.
(No date)—Chairman, H. Scholes;
Secretary, N. Lighten. Slop cheat okay
now.
Two men injured.
Wiper
missed ship in Honolulu; one fireman
taken off ill in Honolulu. Ship's fund
$9.20. Purchased loud speaker $10.
Magazines and books $30. Suggestion
made for improvement on living con
ditions. Crew warned about ^bad
liquor and stealing in Korea.
ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Nov. •—
Chairman, C. Stanbul; Secretary, R.
Klenast. All repairs completed. Re
port accepted.
ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman),
Nov. 3—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary,
G. Auer. Each department to hold
safety meeting and elect a safety dele
gate. Report accepted. Bench to he
built for laundry. Vote of thanks to
steward dept. for good chow and
service.
COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service),
Oct. 9—Chairman, J. Sweeney; Secre
tary, J. Mapp. Everything ok., dis
charged and sailed in record time.
Two men missed ship. Fine movies.
Report accepted. Check sailing board
time when going ashore, don't rely on
hearsay.
STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Nov. 15
—Chairman, S. Plaga; Secretary, T.
Gasper. Picked up one SUP man at
Balboa. Entire ship should be washed
down more often. Something to be
done about dirty water. Repair list
to be made up before arrival in NV.
Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed
ot. Reports accepted. Slop chest
prices too high. To see patrolman
about captain's unwillingness to coop
erate at safety committee meeting—
should be more democratic. Keep
messhall clean. Return cots and linen.
Ship to be fumigated.
NEVA WEST (Bloomfiald), Oct. 20
—Chairman, J. Thompson; Secretary,
W. Gels. Dirty water not to be
dumped in laundry sink. New spigot
to be. installed in laundry. Ship's fund
$7.25. Purchased cigars. Few hours
disputed ot. Screen doors to be kept
closed in port. See mate re: keys for
quarters. Repair list to be checked
for further repairs. One brother hos
pitalized in Bremen, Germany, for
operation.
SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Nov.
15—Chairman, M. Chapman; Secretary,
R. Hannibal. Ship's fund $97.15. Approx. 200 hours disputed ot. One
man missed ship. Reports accepted.
Hold payoff until patrolman gives ok.
Vote of thanks to steward dept.
OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Nov. 2—Chairman, D. Haskell;
Secretary, J. McElroy, Jr. Request for
coastwise payoff granted; paid off at
NO before signing foreign articles.
Captain will not change 4 PM F&B
drill to earlier time but cooks will be
excused. Draws in foreign ports will
be held down to exactly what is due.
Screen doors will be installed to keep
natives out. Repair lists to be sub
mitted. Traps for rats which came
on with corn meal .and flour cargo
will be set. Safety meeting to be held
—delegates to be department safety
representatives. Ship's fund" $27. Few
hours disputed ot. Coffee cups to be
placed in sink after use. Request for
covered coffee container. Discussion
on garbage disposal in port. Throw
orange peels, etc. over side, not on
deck.
OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas),
Oct. 20—Chairman, J. Relsbech; Secre
tary, M. Magal. Refrain from drink
ing and performiH^T at sea. Ship's
fund $4.
Propping for his first match on
his return to wrestling, Seoforer Gordon McKinley strikes
o pose to show whot his op
ponents will be up ogoinst.
McKinley wos in New York
lost summer getting bhck into
shoparfor the saosoK -
One man missed ship. Suggestion t*
see hq re: ship paying off and, storing
in PR which is against crew's'Wishes,
Suggestion to buy better aerial for
TV set. Vote of thanks to steward
dept. for job well done.
MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct.
27—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary,
H. Bishop. All foc'sle decks painted.
Slicing machine installed in galley. TV
to be purchased. Repair list sub
mitted. Vote of thanks to steward
dept. for job well done.
Nov. 13—Chairman, N. Cooper; Sec
retary, W. Morse. All repairs made.
New TV purchased. ,Ship's fund $53.
DEL VALLE (Miss.), Nov. 11—Chair
man, L. Bollinger; Secretary, A. An
derson. Beefs to be turned over to
patrolman. Ship's fund $34. Few
hours disputed ot. Motion to spend
$15 eaeh trip for magazines. Sugges
tion to have company remove bad
eggs, flour, corned beef and dried
•beans—food is bad—should be con
demned.
WANG PIONEER (Inter-Ocean), Nov.
13—Chairman, C. Sypher; Secretary,
B. Padgett. Few hours disputed ot.
Cannot obtain American cigarettes
from Army in France, will buy them
out of bond. Two men hospitalized.
One replacement in Liverpool. All
garbage and water to be dumped
from stern. Stew.ard's deck to be
levelled as chair bumps when ship
rolls. Members to be properly at
tired when entering mess hall. Gar
bage ma.v be dumped on lee side
When decks are greasy.
DEL SUD (Miss.), pet. 27—Chair
man, P. Valentine; Secretary, R.
Maley. Report from hdqrs. re: Bull
Line. Robin Line, American Coal and
Welfare Plan. read. Ship's fund
$343.70. Vote of thanks to organizers
for Maggo contract. Need new wash
ing machine.
VALLEY FORGE (Peninsular), Oct.
20—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Secre
tary, S. Arales. New delegate elected.
Deck and eng. dept's. to alternate
cleaning crew wash room.
Nov. 17—Chairman, F. Jones; Sec
retary, S. Arales. Members urged to
put in ot for fire Sc boat drill held
on Sunday. Some repairs made on
washing machine. Repairs requested
on previous list not made. New mat
tresses not obtained. Few hours dis
puted ot. All mattresses to be re
placed. Vote of thanks to sanitary
men for fine job done in keeping
laundry and recreation rooms clean.
STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Oct. 13
—Chairman, T. Radlch; Secretary, B.
Hand. Ship's fund $12. If ship goes
to Bombay coolies will do main
tenance work, if not crew will do it.
Few hours disputed ot. Request more
night lunch. Proper attire to be worn
in messhall. Keep pantry clean and
neat. Meat boxes to be kept locked
at all times.
LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 3—
Ch'Slrman, J. Bailey; Secretary, G.
Bales. One man hospitalized. Ship's
fund $8.40. One man missed ship in
Korea, joined in Moji.
STEEL KING (Isthmian), Nov. 7—
Chairman, F. Pasalus; Secretary, T.
Rainey. B'R's work not satisfactory.
Ship's fund $14. Reports accepted.
Discus.sion on changing BR to another
job. Trash not te be thrown on deck.
FAIRPORT (Waterman), Oct. 27—
Chairman, W. McBrlde; Secretary, R,
Godwin. One man missed ship. Ship's
fund $24. Request dodger be put on
flying bridge. Only minor repairs to
be made. Few hours ot questioned,
will be taken up with patrolman. Cook
missed ship, owed money to crew
men. Left ship 45 mln. before sailing.
Motion to appoint committee to drew
up resolutions on built-in bunks and
retirement plan. Treasurer and re
porter elected. Stamps to be pur
chased for crew; need more ice
cream; better fresh fruits; more but
termilk for coastwise trip. Request
key deposit be reduced to 50 cents.
Vote of thanks to steward dept. for
job well done.
ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Nov. 3—
Chairman, R. Callahan; Secrotary, J.
Hannon. New delegate elected. Mess
hall and pantry to be sougeed each
trip. Need clarification on meals and
hours for ordering same.
CHOCTAW (Waterman), Nov. 1—
Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, J,
Katsos. Letter re: Savannah hospital
posted. Ship's fund $5.14. Washing
machine to be repaired.
CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Nov.
1#—Chairman, J. Fester; Secretary,
none. One man missed ship—claiming
illness. Beefs to be referred to dept.
delegate.
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SEAFARERS
Pace Fifteen
LOG
Last RStes For Shipmate
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Allrof the folloioing SIU families vember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and
have received a $200 maternity Mrs. Antonio Gonzalez, Playa
benefit plus a $25 bond from the Ponce, PR.
Union in the baby's name:
4 4 4 Thomas Theodore Lamb, bom
Andrea Mary Adams, born Septembpr SQ, 1957, to Seafarer and September 28.1957, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Andrew J. Adams, Baltimore, Mrs. Elmer E. Lamb, Harbor City,
Calif.
Md.
444
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Nicholas Perez, born October 23,
Janice Lynn Atkins, born No
vember 16, 1957, to Seafarer and 1957, to Seafarer dnd Mrs. IdelMrs. Marion J. Atkins, Nashville, fonso N. Perez, Baltimore, Md.
Ga.
4
4
4
Stephen James Thompson, born
4»
4>
Cheryl Lynne Crawford, born October 17, 1957, to Seafejrer and
September 15, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James C. Thompson, Savan
and Mrs. Willow L. Crawford, Cov nah, Ga.
ington, La.
4 4 4
Jules Wetzell, born October 3,
st 4"
Mary Ellen Diaz, bom Novem 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lloyd
ber 12, 1957, to Sea'farer and Mrs. J. Wetzell, New Orleans, La.
Carlos E. M. Diaz, Yonkers, NY.
4
4
4
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Raymond Barry Young, born No
LonI Jean Kaust, borp November vember 5, 1957, to Seafarer and
14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Cas- Mrs. Charles A. ' Young, Lake
mier A. Kaust, New.York City.
Charles, La.
4
4
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Andrea A. G. Medina, bom No
November 4, 1957, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Tommy R. Fillingim, Chicka
saw, Ala.
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Luz Evelyn R. Cuebas, born Oc
tober 29,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs.
Eusebio Rodriguez, Mayaguez, PR.
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Kenneth Lamar Stokes, bom Oc
tober 31,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs.
Wilton H. Stokes, Mobile, Ala.
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Jaye Benedict, born November
4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John"
Benedict, New Orleans, La.
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Norwood E. Geno Jr., born No
vember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Norwood E. Geno Sr., Mo
bile, Ala.
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Stephen Spencer Groth, bom
July 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs.
John David Groth, Baltimore, Md.
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San Anthony Negron, born Octo
ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs.
Clinton Elroy Filllngim, born Cruz Negron, Bronx, NY.
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Crewmembers aboard Philip Mazzei, West Coast ship, prepare
for burial at sea of 'Bobo" Keating, oiler, who died in his bunk on
trip to France. Burial was three days out of Newport News.
nNAl DISPATCH
The deaths of the following Sea
farers have been reported to the
Seafarers Welfare Plan and the
SIU death benefit is being paid to
their beneficiaries.
Baltimore. A resident of Chicago,
Brother Sullivan held a full book
since September 9, 1951. He sailed
in the deck department. Burial took
place at New Cathedral Cemetery,
TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC * SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS
Clarence T. M. Thibodeaux, 43: Baltimore, Md. Surviving is hii
A liver ailment caused the death sister, Mary E. Kelley of St. Louis,
Missouri.
of Brother Thibodeaux on Octo
ber 8 in New Orleans. A resident
of that city, Brother Thibodeaux
sailed in the steward department
and became a full member of the
Union on December 8, 1955. Burial
took place in Westlawn Memorial
Park Cemetery, Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana.
Roy S. Theiss
4 4 4
Please contact your brother John
Jose Gimenez, 36: Brother Gimenez died in his home in Bahia, Cat- M. Theiss at 402 E. Holmes St.,
tano, PR. He had Huntsville, Alabama. It concerns
sailed In the en your gear in the NY house which
gine department has been sold.
and had been
John W. McCauIey
full member of
Please contact your wife at 120
the Union since Welborn Circle, Easley, SC.
September 8,
William C. Dawley
1944. Surviving
Your mother would like you to
him is his wife, get in touch with her at 835 Tyler
Elena Gimenez. St., Eugene, Oregon.
Wn(-39, 198S0 KCt
WFK-95,1S7(I0 KCi
Wn-«5,15t$0KG
Place of burial is
Shlpi In Mediterranean
Shlpi In Caribbean,
Shlpi In Gull of MOM.
Joseph P. Bramley
not known.
area. North Atlantic,
Eait Caaii oi Sauth
Ico, Caribbean, Weil
It
is
important
that you contact
Amtrlco, South Atlantic
Com ef South Amerw
Europeon and US East
4
4
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and Eati Coatl at
Ico, Weil Coaii of
Coon.
P. J. Madden at Bay Road, Riviera
Hilmar N. Bjork, 66: Brother Beach, Pasadena, Md.
Unltod Statet. ...
Mexico and US Eon
Coon.
Bjork died of a respiratory tumor
Eddie Johnsen
on Ifovember 13. He sailed in the
ex-Plymouth
Victory
deck department on SIU ships and
Your eyeglasses have been
became a full member on January
6, 1945. Surviving him is his sister, turned in to the New York mail
Mary Roeger, of Cornwell Heiglits, room. Please make arrangements
Pa. Place of burial is not known. to pick them up or have them sent
UP-TO-THE-MINUTI
to you.
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UNION AND IMARITIMI
Ralph Hampson
George Brown, 51: Brother
NEWS
Get in touch with Frank Semple
Brown died of unspecified natural or John Broderick at Broderick.
OP SPECIAL INTEREST
causes at Manhattan General Hos Motors, 120 New Park Ave., Hart
pital in New York. He was one of ford, Conn,
the Union's original members, join
Keith Donnelly
ing on November 30, 1938, and sail
Contact your wife immediately.
ing In the engine department.
Burial took place in Evergreen It Is very urgent.
Leroy Bewig
Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.
Your personal gear left aboard
4 4 4
the SS Grain Trader is being held
Frank T. Barenthin, 34: The crash for you in the baggage room of the
of a Venezuelan airline plane off Seattle Hall.
Asbury Park, NJ,
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE
Edward D. Quartet
caused Brother
Please
get In touch with Rose
Barenthin's death
Gonzales at MAin 5-7904.
on June 29, 1956.
James Shortell
He had been a
Jack Guard lost your address and
full member of
would like you to contact him at
jIU-A&G DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU • MM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT
the Union since
3150 Franklin Street, San Fran
November 14,
cisco, California.
1955, and sailed
In the engine de
Johnny King
partment. He is
It is important that you get
MONDAY, 0315 GMjl survived by his
in touch with your daughter,
EST Sunday)
wife, Bessie Lee Barenthin, of Patricia Ann, at 8301 Mark Street,
Australia
Texas City, Texas, His body was Tampa, Fla.
m 25-15607 KCs
not recovered.
Byron C. Slaid
4 4 4
Nerthweit Pacific
Your union book has been for
IVMM 8I-11037.5
Harry S. Sullivan, 51: A frac warded to the New York head
tured skull suffered in an accident quarters mail room by the Post
I caused
the death of Brother Sulli Office Department. Please contact
van at JohqsrHppkini) boisplt^rlin headquarters regarding it.
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Sea Pqy Minor
Ship Cost Item,
Operator Says
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The shipowner who never tires of blaming his business
headaches on seamen's wages may have to find a new whip
ping boy now. This free bit of advice comes from none other
than Lewis Lapham, president
are $1.49 per revenue ton for fuel
of the Grace Line.
oil, 55 cents for hull and machinery
In a recent speech to a group expenses and insurance, 20 cents
of marine underwriters, Lapham
said the main reason why many
freightship operators were in the
red and others were going out of
business altogether was the cargohandling costs that already amount
to more than half of all voyage
expenses today.
He indicated that seamen's wages
and subsistence alone, despite the
outraged cries of the shipowners at
contract negotiation time, amounted
to perhaps 10 percent of the total.
The Grace spokesman empha
sized that "new medicine" for the
industry, like the "lift-on-lift-off"
containershlps recently introduced
by Pan-Atlantic Steamship, repre
sent the industry's best hope. The
containerships, which carry their
own cranes for fast loading and
discharging of trailerloads of cargo,
call for minimum cargo-handling
costs. They have an added advan
tage over so-called "roll-on-rolloff" ships in not needing costly
terminals.
Such ships can make more trips
per year than the conventional
freighter, take a fraction of the
time to load and unload and cut
costs due to damage and handling
considerably, he pointed out. Since
the cargo is already packaged in
trailers, it can be driven right off
the dock to its destination within
minutes.
Figures cited by Lapham totalled
$17.88 in expenses per ton of cargo,
of which $3.04 represents not only
crew wages and subsistence, but
vessel maintenance and repair,
stores, supplies and equipment.
The $3.04 figure represents 17 per
cent of the total expense. Crew
wages and subsistence, then, prob
ably account for 10 percent of the
total.
Contrasting this, he cited a figure
of $9.94 for cargo-handling costs.
Other figures making up the total
: ^BAPARBR^
I WRTCfCAll \
iN&iaim
for cargo damage claims and $2.86
for port expenses and canal tolls,
according to Lapham. The 20-cent
item for cargo claims can probably
be added to the cargo-handling cost
as well.
Most of these costs, except for
the wage item, are the same for for
eign-flag as well as American ships.
On the runaway-flag ships under
Liberian, Panamanian and similar
tax haven registries, the shipboard
wage bill probably runs two to
three percent of the overall voy
age expense, with average wages
running under $100 per month.
This explains the eagerness with
which American-flag operators
have switched their ships, while re
taining the same type of freight
operation as before. New or con
verted vessels mean large invest
ments today, and the time lag for
construction or modernization not
only cuts earnings but also pro
vides no assurance of potential
gain.
Tanner Serves
As Fact-Finder
In Bus Strike
MOBILE—Efforts by a fact-find
ing committee which included SIU
port agent Cal Tanner have pro
duced a resumption of negotiations
between striking drivers and bus
operators in this port city.
Tanner was appointed as the
labor member of the five-man
panel by Mayor Joseph Langan.
The committee, including one rep
resentative of management, two
businessmen and a labor relations
consultant, was named in an at
tempt to find a solution to the
three-week-old bus strike.
Negotiations broke down over
the operators' offer of an IS-cent
hourly wage increase in a new twoyear contract with no work guar
antees for bus mechanics. When
the fact-finding panel began study
ing the dispute, both sides agreed
to make another try at negotia
tions. Tanner subsequently left to
attend the SIUNA executive board
sessions in Atlantic City.
Meanwhile, the shipping outlook
continues to be slow. Pan-Atlantic
has temporarily cancelled the crewing of two "piggyback" tankers and
moved them to the Gulf shipyard
in Chickasaw. The company is ex
pected to get some trailer cargo
for them soon and will crew up
then.
The Fairland, latest of the con
verted C-2 boxships being readied
by P-A, is expected to take on a
full crew and enter the coastwise
trailership service within a few
days. Aside from these deve) )pments, the port remains quigt.
SII/ Marks
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Turkey Day
In Style
Enjoying holiday dinner to
gether while dad's on the
beach in NY, Seafarer & Mrs.
F. Jensen dig in on the big
spread. The children (I to r]
are Curt, Kevin and Kent.
Over 600 Seafarers and fami
lies attended the NY fete.
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Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log
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December 6, 1957
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Headlines:
GULF PORTS GET HEALTH CENETRS
MTD KEY TO SEA UNITY – MEANY
SIU SWEEPS FIRST FOUR ROBIN SHIPS BY 108 – 13 COUNT
BULL INJUNCTION REVERSED
LOG AWARDED FOUR LABOR PRESS PRIZES
EXTEND SIU HEALTH CENTER FACILITIES TO MOBILE, N’ORLEANS
FMB MAY RECLAIM COAL SHIPS
SUP VOTE STARTS; 50 SEEKING OFFICE
LAKES SIU CONFIDENT OF WIN IN VOTE
INT’L LABOR WIDENS BAN IN STRUCK CANADA SHIPS
ENG’RS VOTE ON MERGER; MEBA AT MTD CONCLAVE
HIT ANTI-UNION PITCH OF DAILY NEWSPAPERS
COURT TO HEAR TRAMPS’ CASE AGAINST BREAKOUTS
SANDCAPTAIN NOW NEW YORKER
MAKE EMPLOYEES EQUALLY LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS, UNION MEN SAY
SUP VOTES FOR MOTOR LIFEBOATS ON ALL VESSELS
PAN-ATLANTIC WINS RIGHT TO OPERATE INTERCOASTAL
SEA PAY MINOR SHIP COST ITEM, OPERATOR SAYS
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Vol. XX, No. 1
1957
Periodicals
Seafarers Log