https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/247f05423e2b864b8358acae479c6783.PDF 75d77f664ec3b9da5e6c00000194a69c PDF Text Text ^j^viRERS Jp^ OFFICIAL OBGASr OF THE ATliAHTIO AND GTULF DISTBICT, SBAFAEEBS' IHT^NATIONAL UHIOH OF NORTH AMERICA Vol. VII. NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY MARCH 16. 1945 No. 11 "7 Agents' Conference Gives OK To Drive For Post War Jobs ATLANTIC & GULF AGENTS CONFERENCE Hall Receives Post Of Director Of Organization NEW YORK, March 13—Far reaching plans for streamlining the SIU to win post war job security for the rank and file members, are now being drafted by the Agents' Conference meeting here for the entire week. Among the most important proposals being drawn up for action by the membership is-* a plan for an intensified organi­ dure in simple terms as a guide zing drive up and down the for all meetings, both aboard coast to bring into SIU halls the ship and ashore. It also contains maximum number of new jobs. suggestions on how to shape up In line with this plan the Con­ your thoughts for presentation ference has recommended the on the floor. 4. "Foc'sle Card." A redrafting establishment of the new post of the present SIU foc'sle card so of Director of Organization, as to contain much more infor­ Brother Paul Hall has been ap­ mation and suggesteds of benefit pointed Director by tbe Confer­ to the crews. ence, and will be charged with 5. "History of the SIU." A full the duty of setting up coastwise length and profusely illustrated machinery for this new drive. The Business Agents from all ports briefly interupt their conference to have a picture taken. book tracing the history of our Hall will handle both the job of Seated around the tables from left to right are: Dolar Stone, Galveston; Matthew Dushane, Wash­ union from the year 1870 to now. New York Business Agent and ington -Representative; Ray White, Norfolk; John Mogan, Boston; D. L. Parker, Tampa; Robert A definative treatment of some Director of Organization out of Matthews, Jacksonville; Harry Collins, Philadelphia; John Hawk. Secretary-Treasurer; Frenchy of the most exciting chapters of his present office, Michelet, New Orleans; Arthur Thompson, Savannah; James Tucker, Charleston; William Mc­ American labor history. A book The union's publication pro­ of historical interest. Kay, Baltimore; George Bales, Mobile; Louis Goffin, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and Paul Hall, gram will be greatly expanded New York. Beside this formal program of under present Conference plans. education, special issues of the The Seafarers Log will be imme­ Log and other leaflets aimed at diately doubled in size, and be the unorganized will be issued given a streamlining with liberal from time to time to meet the use . of j , „ pictures, , cartoons , ,and . .needs of the Director of Organispecial features from the ships'nation and outports. The aim is to The Conference has considered make the paper a real reflection only part of an extensive agenda, responded admirably, I wish to or direct attacks day and night, of the life of the union and the Heroism of the SIU crew, Navy gunners and even the mast­ especially commend Boatswain they continued to assist the gun men who sail the ships. Its col- which includes revision in ship­ ping rules. Constitution, the es­ er's Boston terrier, "Skipper," Clark C. Smith, of Santa Barbara, crew in manning the guns." iumns will always be open to the tablishment of new branches, etc. helped save the American war Calif., and Maintenance A- B. From Walter K. Neill, one of rank and file members for stories, The final report of the Confer­ freighter ALCOA PIONEER from John R. Peterson, of San Fran­ its representatives in the South­ poems, or beefs. ence will be carried in a future destruction during violent en­ cisco, for their oustdanding per­ west Pacific, the War Shipping An extensive educational pro­ issue of the Log. counters with Japanese planes off formance. They seemed to be Administration has learned of the gram is being laid out by the Leytc, the War Shipping Admin­ everywhere. They had all the part played by "Skipper," Cap­ Conference. The program is not istration reported this week. The hoses playing on the forward tain Gavin's Boston terrier. He only aimed at giving rank and commander of the Navy armed deck and next were standing on reports: file members a sound presenta­ guai-d and four of his men were the bridge and had the fire there "Two days before the vessel tion of union problems and tac­ killed, and nine Navy gunners under control. was attacked the dog had been tics, but also at aiding the Direc­ and five members of the ship's "These men worked under ex­ severely reprimanded by Captain tor of Organization in his drive crew, including the captain, were treme difficulties and hazards ex­ Gavin for entering his cabin for new contracts. wounded. tricating Chief Officer Daniel J. without permission. He even in­ The National War Labor Board The following five booklets The vessel was anchored in Noonan, who was seriously in­ ruled on a dispute this week be­ San Pedro Bay when a forma­ jured and pinned under twisted stalled a screen door to keep have been approved, and are now tween the SIU and the operators, in the process of being written: tion of three enemy fighter planes steel plates and beams in his "Skipper' out. and awarded unlicensed Jr. En­ 1. "Here's How Brother." A "When the bombs fell on the approached at 6,000 feet. The fire room directly under the spot gineers $142.50 per month. Work­ two color booklet, profusely il­ ship the ensuing explosion of the ship's guns caused two where a bomb had exploded. ing rules were also set in the di­ knocked the master unconscious, lustrated by one of labor's top planes to crash in the water and "As fourteen members of our broke a rib and inflicted other cartoonists. It is addressed to rective, which follows: , one plane was set afire. The bombs from one plane fell armed guard were casualties, the injuries. The dog also received a crew members boarding the ship I. Rate for Unlicensed Junior Engineer. oh the bridge deck of the ALCOA senior petty officer remaining shrapnel wound in the back and and explains the duties through­ asked for volunteers from the A Junior Engineer (Unlicen­ the explosion blew him through out the voyage and at payoff. PIONEER, killing five gunners 2. "Stewards Department Man­ sed), when carried, shall be paid and wounding several SIU men. merchant crew to man the guns. the screen door and into the The entire bridge a'nd forward On the next alert, less than an cabin, where the Captain lay. ual." A short pamphlet contain­ at the rate of $142.50 per month. deck was immediately in flames. hour later, all guns were fully Despite his own wounds 'Skip­ ing department working rules This rate is to be effective for signing on of articles per" proceeded to lick Captain and suggestions on inter-depart­ the first Capt. Andrew W. Gavin, of New manned. following the date of this Direc­ ment cooperation recently drawn York City, reports: Gavin's forehead, reviving him. "The crew continued to dis­ "The three forward holds con­ charge cargo, many seamen 'Skipper' now is permitted to up by a rank and file stewards tive Order on Liberty, Victory, C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4 type ves­ tained gasoline cargo but our working from 18 to 24 hours visit the master's quarters at all meeting. 3. "It's Your Meeting." This sels. nierchant crew soon had the fire straight, and although we were hours and without special per­ one gives parliamentary proceunder control. Although all hands averaging seven or eight alerts mission." (Continued on Page 2) SIU CREW WINS HIGH PRAISE FOR SAVING ALCOA PIONEER •0 Decision On Jr. Engineers •• • > - wr ' .-t. T �f, •;-s. J , TAE SEAFARERS LOG P«9* Two SEAFARERS LOG Published by the SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA >Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ Fresident 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAVTK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep. 424 5 til Street, N. W,, Washington, D. C. 4^ Directory of Branches BRANCH ADDRESS NEW YORK (4) BOSTON (10) BALTIMORE (2) PHIl-ADELPHIA NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS (16) CHARLESTON (9) SAVANNAH TAMPA JACKSONVILLE MOBILE SAN .JUAN. 28 P.R. PUERTO RICO GALVESTON HOUSTON PHONE 51 Beaver St.—HAnover 2-2 784 330 Atlantic Ave.—Liberty 4057 14 North Gay St.—Calvert 4539 5 North 6th St.—Lombard 7651 25 Commercial PI.—Norfolk 4-1083 339 Chartres St.—Canal 3336 68 Society St.—Charleston 3-2930 220 East Bay St.—Savannah 3-1728 423 East Piatt St.—Tampa MM-1323, 920 Main St.—Jacksonville 5-1231 7 St. Michael St.—Dial 2-1392 45 Ponce de Leon—San Juan 1885 219 20th St.—Galveston 2-8043 6605 Canal Street PUBLICATION OFFICE: SI BEAVER STREET New York, (4) N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 ~ 267 SIU Steward Praised For Service To GTs The following communication was received by me from an of­ ficer serving aboard the SS John McDonough who informed me that the motive and moving fac­ tor behind this splendid gesture was instituted by Brother Ray Lightfoot, night baker and cook while serving aboard the above named vessel. Not only was he considerate - toward his fellow countrymen who are serving in the armed forces, he was in readiness at all times to do an extra little some­ thing if necessary to help a fel­ low crew - member with hi® friendly advise and counsel. In appreciation for this he received a citation signed by every mem­ ber of the ci-ew, from the captain down, including the gunnery of­ ficer, Army officer and all mem­ bers of the gun crew. Fraternally submitted, JOHN MOGAN. Agent • » • HEADQUARTERS Port Troops 13lh Port Luchtbal Barracks 11 December, 1944 To the Officers and Men of the SS McDonough Gentlemen: The cigarettes, which the of­ ficers and men of the SS Mc­ Donough so generously contribut­ ed from their weekly allowances, have been received and distrib­ uted to the men of this installa­ tion. In view of the cigarette short­ age which has existed these past several weeks, let me assure you that the men of this command fully appreciate your friendly and considerate gesture. It is partic­ ularly pleasing to me that a feel­ ing lives between our two ser­ vices capable of motivating such an action. Since the troops of this com­ mand are Port Troops, every of­ ficer and every man here under­ stands and commends the grand Work of the Merchant Marine. We are proud that we share with you a portion of the responsibility of delivering supplies to our fight­ ing forces. On behalf of the entire com­ mand I again thank you for your thoughtfulness; and wish each and every one of you good health, good luck and a safe voyage to your next destination. Sincerely yours, LEON V. CHAPLIN. Colonel, T. C., Commanding. Friday, March 16; 1948 Decision On Jr. Engineers CASUALTY (Continued from Page 1) II. Working Rules for Junior Engineer (Unlicensed) The following shall be incor­ porated in the agreements be­ tween the parties: 1. Junior Engineers (Unlicen­ sed) shall work under the direc­ tion of the Chief Engineer and may be assigned to regular watches or day's work. 2. The Junior Engineers (un­ licensed) shall not be used in lieu of an Assistant Electrician on the type of vessels now carrying an Assistant Electrician. On vessels carrying one electrician, the Ju­ nior Engineer (Unlicensed) shall receive overtime if called upon to perform electrician's work. 3. Duties of Junior Engineers (Unlicensed) Shall assist the engineers in maintenance work in Engine De­ partment. He shall not be re­ quired to do any clenaing of boil ers, painting, cleaning paint, pol­ ishing work, wire brushing, chip­ ping, scaling, or operating a lathe. However, he may assist an KilifanI in The Call. engineer or machinist in the ma­ ^ I chine shop on lathe work. Their work shall be confined to main­ tenance and repair work only in­ cluding work on deck machinery and all piping. They shall assist in taking on Engine Departmnet stores. Brother Alberto Galza, Bosun on the SS Delisle, received last 4. They may be' required to replace any unlicensed member month the highest award available to seamen, the "Merchant Marine of the Engine Department only Distinguished Service Medal." When the SS Delisle was torpedoed, when said member is sick or in the spring of 1942, brother Galza displayed extreme heroism in missing, in which case he shall be saving the life of two of his ship mates. As a result, he was decor­ governed by the working rules ated in the office of Captain Edward Macauley in Washington on the afternoon of February 15, 1945. of the respective rating. 5. When on day work, their Following is the text of the citation given him by Admiral hours shall be from 8 a.m. to 5 Emory S. Land, on behalf of the President of the United States: p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a m The President of the United States takes pleasure in con­ to 12 Noon on Saturdays. ferring the MERCHANT MARINE DISTINGUISHED SER­ 6. When assigned to watch VICE MEDAL ON duty and not replacing any other ALBERTO GALZA. BOATSWAIN unlicensed member of the En­ in accordance with the following gine Department, he shall'receive CITATION: overtime if required to do any For heroism beyond the line of duty. maintenance work between the When the SS DELISLE was torpedoed in the spring of 1942, hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., on the Third Mate, who had previously lost a leg. was again seri­ Saturdays after 12 noon, Sun­ ously injured while standing bridge watch. Galza was at the days, and holidays. Between the wheel at the time, and. though severely cut about the head and hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. week­ shoulders by the wreckage of the wheel house, he carried the days and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Sat­ helpless Third Mate from the bridge over decks listing forty- S urdays, his working rules shall five degrees, and lowered him to 'the comparative safety of a be as specified. lifeboat. The SS DELISLE survived this torpedoing, but on a 7. At sea when they are on day later voyage, in the fall of 1943. she was again torpedoed while work and are shifted to sea rescuing survivors of another torpedoed ship. The Master of watches, they shall be paid over­ the ship, another one-legged veteran of the sea. was blown from time for watches stood the first the bridge to the fore deck and lay seriously Injured and hope­ Saturday after 12 noon and the lessly pinned down by a cargo boom which had faUen on his first Sunday. Thereafter, they artifical leg. Galza. on this occasion, was aft assisting in the shall not receive any overtime for rescue, but immediately ran forward when told of his Cap­ Saturday afternoon or Sunday tain's plight. Finding that he was not able to move the heavy watches when serving continu­ boom, Galza cut the Captain free from the pinioned leg. carried ously on watch duty. him to the side, and lowered him to a waiting .raft but a few 8. In no case shall overtime be minutes before the ship sank. paid when work is performed His heroic actions on these two accasions, in keeping with due to wartime emergency con­ the finest traditions of the United States Merchant Maifine. were ditions or emergencies involving instrumental in saving the life of one of his officers, and un­ safety of the ship, cargo, passen­ doubtedly the sole means of saving the life of another. gers or crew or for saving life at For the President sea or fire and boat drills of (Sgd.) EMORY SCOTT LAND. other emergency drills when so Chairman ordered by the master or Govern­ February 15. 1945 ment inspectors. (seal) Representing the Public: Lewis M. Gill The directive makes the con­ Dexter M. Keezer ditions here cited effective on Representing Labor: ships operated by the Alcoa, Bull, James A. Brownlow Eastern, Mississippi, Overtakes, FLOYD HOLCOMBE John Brophy Seas hipping. Smith and Johnson, , Your book; 151G, was found Representing Industry: Waterman, American Range and and is being held at the N. Y. Walter T. Margetts South Atlantic lines, all under Head quarters office on the 6th Hoey Hennessy contract to the SIU. floor. Baltimore Member Awarded Coveted Marine Decoration PERSONALS •> ''' ( • T - •m- �••;-:,' r^'- ... :; /-• rxiday. MTaybh IB. 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thn* SAVANNAH JACKSONVILLE Business in the Jacksonville Branch picked up a little in the past two weeks with two ships paying off froni long trips. We had the SS Richard Coulter "of Overlakes, and boy what a pay­ off. She arrived Thursday and it was Monday night before the pay-off. About fifteen of the gang had charges against them with the Coast Guard. All were r: squashed with the exception of one who had his certificate pick, ed up for two months. Quite a bit of overtime dis­ puted in the black gang which was sent to New Yor,k for settle­ ment. The SS King L. Woosely of Bull Line also paid off the past week. There was quite a bit of overtime in the steward depart­ ment which wasn't written up correctly and we had to rewrite it before the company would pay. Shipping for the near future is bit uncertain but we will have a ship out of the shipyard around iMarc'h 20th. At the present time your correspondent is attending the Agents' Conference in New York City and it is my opinion that out of this Conference will come some very constructive and concrete ,proposals which will definitely "benefit the membership of the Union. ROBT. A. MATTHEWS, Agent PHILADELPHIA WHATS DOING Around the Ports TAMPA This port has begun to come back to life again. This past week we had two Moran tugs in, and believe it or not we shipped two men. The Brandywine was in and out again. Shipped a messman, and had a call for one fireman which we could not supply. It seems to me that the members in Tampa should take a little inter­ est in the Union and take those jobs, because one of these days they will be raising hell for the same job. We don't want to boost the RMO by calling them for re­ placements. Let them sit and suffer with their great surplus of men. One of these days they are going to have to explain the score to the taxpayers. Brother Bo Andersen took the Brandywine out last week. It must be that he heard the accent of a certain little blonde who has been sitting on his doorstep. If any of you boys like oranges, sunshine and Cuban girls, come on down to Tampa for your va­ cation. D. L. PARKER. Agent means perfect, as they do not al­ low all watches to come ashore. The Union is working to have them revised to read, "one round trip per day for each watch." Some of the SS companies are very reluctant in notifying the Union of the time and place of their payoffs. Therefore, we would like to call to the attention of the ship's crews, that it is their duty to call the Union Hall for representation before paying off the ships. We are still having trouble in the stewards department where the gun crews are being cut down. Alcoa and Bull Line es­ pecially are trying to reduce the stewards department below its required complement. All mem­ bers of the stewards department should see that a full comple­ ment is there to sign on before signing Articles. We have had quite a number of transportation beefs where the crew members demanded a pay­ off at the first port in the United States and would not stand by the ship until she came into a zone as required by Rider No. 64. We should realize that at pres­ ent these riders and various other beefs that arise, take quite a while to settle as we have to handle them through a medium of negotiations and the compan­ ies will not cooperate as they would in the days when we could hang the ships alongside the docks for the settlement of our beefs. Here's for the old day.s. J. P. SHULER. Patrolman NORFOLK Shipping is slow at present in the Port of Norfolk but we hope for a change soon. At the present time we are shopping around for a new hall as the present one, to be frank, stinks. Finding a new hall here is like finding a needle in the proverbial haystack. Buck Neuman was down to the Navy Yard to see the Admir­ al about getting an old Navy launch to run around the harbor to meet the incoming ships. Buck figured he was gonna get in on the Lend-Lease before Uncle Joe got all of the boats and the Volga Boatmen beat him to it. The post war situation for the SIU here in Norfolk looks very good, what with several newcompanies who will remain a per­ manent fixture. The tugboat com­ panies are expected to expand some of their activities as to run­ ning offshore tugs. The ferry boats are lining up with the SIU and we expect to vote them soon. We are out to organize every­ thing that floats in this port, ex­ cept the Navy. One thing we must bear in mind, a great num­ ber of the men in the armed forces were former seamen and it is up to us to protect their in­ terests while they are on active duty. This we can do by main­ taining a strong and active union. An organizing policy will be adopted by the Union in the near future and it is up to every union official and member of the union to give this program his full support. Legislation by the shipowner stooges in Washington, D. C., is very active—most of the bills be­ ing introduced are aimed at regimentation of the seamen, not to mention the disruption of con­ tracts and the slashing of wages. These people are looking to con­ tinue with their huge profits af­ ter the war when subsidies are no longer available from the pockets of John Taxpayer. Then their main source of revenue will be from the pockets of the seamen. RAY WHITE. Agent Sometimes a word to the wise is sufficient, other times you have NEW YORK to'beat it into someone's skull. How about these Coast Guard The port of New York is run­ cases? I believe this has been brought to the memberships' at- ning along at its normal rate /•V tention on several occasions. with 34 ships paying off and 27 When the Coast Guard officer signing on the past week. All ships that have paid off comes aboard to question a mem­ ber of the crew, do not tell him had minor beefs all settled anything unless, your union of­ aboard before paying off, with the exception of the Akien Vic­ ficial is present. • If you live up to this strictly tory, which had a security watch GALVESTON you are less liable to get your­ beef that is now collectable. Note Shipping in this area seems to self in trouble. You must be the Money Due list for the money be on the up trend. Had an SUP made to realize that when a involved. We have practically solved our ship in Galveston, the SS Jean Coast Guard officer questions you he is not merely asking questions manning problem through an ar­ of the Bull Line, in Lake Charles ' for his health, he is piking pure­ rangement to pay transportation Two ships in Houston, loading ly 'and simply to make a case from one port to the other. There one of which was the SS Roy K against you as an individual or were a number of men shipped to Johnson of the Calmar Line. In against some other member of this port from Baltimore and to transit from New Orleans. Jacksonville last week. The SS Jean needed a number the crew. I ^ Among the ships paid off of the of replacements and due to the As a rule all Coast Guard of­ ficers are pretty clever and they Bull Line were the SS John Foe, fact that our membership in this have a way of asking questions J. Olsen, J. Cauldwell, none of area is scattered all over the State of Texas, it was necessary that they can generally get the which had outstanding beefs. The SS Arizpa of the Water­ that we call New Orleans for answers out of you that they want. But if your Union official man SS Company was a mad­ some of the replacements. is present he can often advise you house, but was straightened up Another thing that isn't doing NEW ORLEANS to the satisfaction of the crew. any good is the fact that some of as to your rights. Now in the case of being a wit­ Waterman also had the SS Pick­ our members think that after The Agent left over the week­ ness against any Union brother, ett, Willard and City of Mont­ they have made a trip that the^ end for the Agents Conference to you must realize that if any mem­ gomery, Roger Griswald, Desoto can stay ashore as long as they be held in New York. He must ber is active, so as to be against and Wacosta, that paid off with want to and that their deferment also make the joint SIU-SUP the good order of the crew he can practically no beefs. Something is good for all time. Just this Conference to be held in Chicago be brought up on charges in the new for Waterman. week a wiper who had stayed the week of March 19th-26th, so All the other companies with ashore too long before shipping Union. In this way the Union he will probably be gone .some can take proper action against the the exception of the Eastern SS was taken off a ship after having time. We are making out pretty paid off ships here this week. individual. signed the articles. In another well in his absence. There are One of our main beefs has been If and when the Coast Guard instance a wiper made just one several ships in port and plenty puts charges against you it is a on the new directive from the trip and then stayed ashore for ^ good idea if you appear for trial War Shipping Administration in­ over a year. As soon as this man of jobs for all takers. when they tell you to, otherwise structing different SS companies was notified to appear for his The Mississippi is getting about it will result in the suspension to pay one round trip transpor­ pre - induction examination he a ship a week in from the South of your certificates. Once this tation per day to and from ships hopped into Galveston, expecting American run so things are be­ ginning to shape up like old happens it is hard for the Union anchored in the stream over the to be shipped immediately. to get your certificates back; be­ period of 48 hours, awaiting It is the policy of the Seafarers times. We are fortunate in hav­ cause the Coast Guard trial of­ birth or to load her discharge to defend and help our members, ing enough trip card material ficer takes the position that you cargo. Although the transporta­ but at the same time these mem­ hanging around the hall that we are ignoring them and that you tion arrangements are much bet­ bers should co-operate with the don't have to call the finky RMO dbn't take enough interest in ter than before and have caused Union by observing the limita­ for help, praise Allah. your certificates to retain them. the Union quite a bit of work in tions on their shore time. GLENN MASTERSON, HARRY COLLINS, Agent achieving them, they are by no D. STONE, Agent Patrolman I knew it was gonna happen for nearly a month. Savannah was as quiet as a cemetary, but as soon as I left for New York business started booming. Two ships are paying off next week and we haven't enough men there to man them. There are also two or three pay-offs in adjacent ports and their shipping lists are even smaller. It may pay some of you guys who like lots of sun and palm trees and grits and 'lasses (not the apostro­ phe in front of 'lasses), to head south so we can get full crews for those ships. When I get back to Savannah I hope to see an en­ tire new gang on the beach. There are still quite a few ships under construction down this way and we'll be called on to man most of them. Let's hope we can do it. ARTHUR THOMPSON, Agent BOSTON Along with myself, all the agents will be writing from. New York where the annual Agents Conference is being held. I have had an opportunity to meet a number of old shipmates and friends, and to me it is somewhat of a reunion. There are several new agents present at this "Conference and they are suggesting some very progressive changes which will be beneficial to our membership. The only change I note among the older agents is the color of Harry Collins nose. It is begin­ ning to resemble the color and contour of a Concord grape. I will continue to be on the alert for more changes and will report same. With all good wishes for a successful and constructive con­ ference. JOHN MOGAN, Agent PUERTO RICO Things around here have slowed up since the WSA took the small ships off that were running here hteady. Although there is a little work for the boys on the beach cleaning holds and painting, they can't get rich but it does give them rice and beans until something else shows up. I got a couple of notes from a fellow who was in jail, telling me how he had been framed and how his Union book was all paid up and what a militant man he was so when I got back in the office and read them I got down to the local bastile to see him. Lo and Behold it was a super of the MNU who had come ashore to re-arrange the seating in the Don Q night club and change the ideas of the local police on how to run their business. But it seem's as though he had forgot­ ten to take the knife out of his pocket when coming ashore, so when the frisk came he was thrown in the clink under $700.00 bail. Carrying concealed weapons is a straight jail sentence down here so when any of the boys come ashore while in the En­ chanted Isle's be sure and leave those things aboard. The strike fever has hit the population down this way and they are aU trying to out do one {Canthmei on Page 4) L' aii-iAirfirVi' �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 16, 1945 Around the Ports of a young fellow just turning MOBILE 83 years of age. When we visited him Mat let us understand that Things are beginning to look all he wanted was his $2 benefit good around this port again. We and we could take our $150 and have a few of the old time ABs, the flowers and go to a warmer Oilers and Firemen hanging climate. around to ship, but no stewards When we think of men like dept. What's the matter ship­ Mat and Andy Furuseth and mates? Why don't some of you some of the other grand old- brothers drop down and ship out timers, we can't help comparing of Mobile? them with some of the boys who Have a ship every week from walk into the office with the Panama City Fla, Tank Carriers, attitude that the world is then- 4 hatch jobs. Alcoa and also oyster and that the Union and Overlake Freight Corp. Have a By "FRENCHY" MICHELET the United States Merchant Mar­ few Alcoa ships on the island ine was created for the sole pur­ trade. Boys make plenty of over­ This is the eve of the day that "Everybody knows this old lion pose of providing them "with an time on an average 6 week trip. begins^ the most significant is harmless," the trainer kept say­ excuse to keep out of the Army. Well heres hoping we see a Agents Conference in the history ing encouragingly. "You know it Most of the young fellows are lot of you old timers coming of the Seafarers. Today, as'never and I know it," the by-stander before, this organization needs its objected, "but the question is, OK; give them a chpnce and down south. officials to sit down and lay out does the lion know it!" they'll make good seamen and' GEORGE BALES, Agent an aggressive program of expan­ Yes Sir, Mr. Macauley, the good union men. Most of them sion. This program, once adopt­ question is, "Docs Hcinie know are smart enough to realize and ed, must be entrusted to men of it!" NEW YORK appreciate the fact that the job initiative ^— men of vision and they have is a fairly decent job SAD. SAD SONG Shipping's on a steady beam foresight—men who will pursue because a lot of good men fought They're wailing in the messrooms. like hell to make it a good job. now, boys. If any of you men are the goals set at this conference They're moaning by the cooler; • If there ever was anything having difficulty in getting out, to an uncompromising conclusion. The Steward ordered a Cook BALTIMORE built with "blood, sweat, and from the out-ports, how about The rank and file of the SIU And the Union sent him Shuler. Shipping out of this port con­ tears" it is the maritime labor hitting for the port of New York? is aroused as never before. Their Have your Agents contact one activities- on the floor in the vari­ Old "Hungry" has been beating tinues on the slow side, but beach movement and there's no place list turnover is fairly steady. It in it for those self-called individ­ of the Dispatchers here in N. Y. ous meetings during the last few his gums for two years about how looks as if the manpower short­ ualists who accept the real ben­ to find out and see what we have months indicate that they are well he fed on the Seatrain Texas age is over, as far as the Mer­ efits of unity but who balk at on the board, and then have him aware of the danger facing the back in '42. Herman Troxclair, chant Marine is concerned, and helping maintain that unity. make arrangements to be sent union in the post-war period, and his Chief Cook oh that wagon, it will be noted that there is a We'll be glad when this war is up to N.Y., for the required jobs. they are demanding to bo led in­ chanced into the hall in New Or­ tendency on the part of the over for a lot of reasons and one As the weeks go by and at the to new fields by an aggressive leans just before we went East younger fellows to stay put on of them will be that we'll be rate the jobs are coming in, we and determined officialdom. This for the Conference. We asked their ships rather than take a able to rid ourselves of a lot of will need the men here to keep membership will not tolerate the Brother Troxclair what kind of chance with their draft boards. chiselers who can pack up their the ships going again. shirking of responsibilities by stores J.P. had dished out on the scow. "Confidentially, Most companies are getting rid gear and their individualism and The beefs and complaints are their leaders. of their old rust buckets while take it with them to the steam­ still coming in to us here on the We see by the papers where Frenchy," Herman said "the scow there is still a chance to get a ship companies. The average Dispatchers 2nd Floor. In times Heinle has cut loose in the sub­ was so hungry that the rats good price for then But there's steamship company likes individ- of rush, this makes it a trying marine warfare with all of his brought their own cheese j still a few of them left, such as uali.sts; they are such dependable time for us. In order to get quick old fury. There must be some aboard." the Ore Line's Cubore which al­ people when there's a job of cut­ and fast results, when you mem­ mistake! Mr. Macauley and his If a steward has a few old-tim­ ways gives us a headache to crew ting the other fellows throat to, bers dial the SIU number: HA. stooges distinctly told us that the ers aboard, he will probably have up no matter how many men are be done.' 2-2784, the operator will ask you danger was past when they trouble feeding 'em curry because WM. McKAY, Agenl what and who do you want to knifed hell out of our bonus. on the beach. The Coast Guard they remember 'way back in cooperated in having her despeak to? If it's beefs or wanting That reminds us of the story Shipping Board days when cooks loused this trip but all hands will Patrolmen, tell the operator what of the animal trainer who was used this pungent spice to kill the CHARLESTON be glad when the new Ore Boats you want and she'll connect you urging the by-stander to put his stink of the finky meat the un­ come off the ways and the old Shipping has been good in the with the proper officials. And an­ head into the lion's mouth. organized ships were burdened tubs can head for the scrap heap. Deck Department for the past other way that you all could help with in those days. Here's a way to make 'em eat curry and like it: us is, when we are calling jobs There's a rumor around that few weeks. No shipping in the and occasionally hits the- front because Sheepshead Bay has so Engine and Steward Departments on the hour, kindly cooperate on the ships on payoff, and set­ Cut up a few chickens as for many deadheads who will need in two weeks. Looks as if it will: with us by not having your wives, tling beefs. But at night we have fricasseeing, feet and all. Opqn jobs that we are not going to get continue to be that way in all sweethearts, sisters, uncles, bro­ quite a few of the boys that come the legs with a cleaver to get at rid of our war time merchant three departments for the next thers calling us up at that par­ in with a load on and pester the the savory juices. Now parboil ticular time. It causes a great life out of the nite Dispatcher, the chicken in well-salted water fleet. There's a surplus of them few weeks. in this port and we hear that Plad two SUP ships in to pay delay and interefers with our Red Truesdale. It becomes very until tender. Remove, reserving^ New York has thousands of them off. The SS Benjamin H. Brew­ business calls. In the ne^r future, irritating at times. Keep your the stock. Remove the meat from hanging around hoping that ster, Union Sulphur Company we'll probably have a public tele­ head and remember that the the bones and dice. Now fry a Uncle Sam will make a berth ship was the cleanest job to hit phone booth installed on the night dispatcher has work to do. half-dozen large diced onions in for them even if it is on a mud this port since I have been here. third floor to take up your per­ Don't interfere with his job. For butter. Skim out and save the scow. Those WSA pools are No beefs against anyone on the sonal calls. But in the meanwhile, the benefit of those that don't onions. Fry the meat good and crowded now and they are get­ ship. Company paymaster did not try and restrain your personal know it, it would be' advisable to brown in butter. Put in the ting bigger and better all the want to pay transportation but it calls to the dispatchers' office to study your constitution, for one onions and the stock. Let simmer time, so it's up to us to keep an was ok'd and payed before the a minimum. • can be fined as high as $25 for for twenty minutes. Brown a For the benefit of the members being stewed in your Union Hall. tablespoon of curry and two of eye both on the WSA and friend pay off—$15.00 Log donation shipov/ner. When a bureaucrat from the deck crew, thanlcs to of the SIU, especially the new But to date; there has been little flour in butter. Add to the stock and simmer for twenty minutes thinks his job is going to be cut the SUP and SIU men. members that don't quite under­ of it. So lets keep it that way. longer. Lastly, stir in two slight­ from under him he really gets The SS Laura Keene, a Sudden stand the shipping rules, contact W. PAUL GONSORCHIK ly-beaten eggs and serve with desperate. Talking about ship­ and Christensen Ship, -paid off your 5th Floor and ask for same N. Y. Chief Dispatcher rice. Oh, Boy! owners some of them must be in with no beefs and $22.00 Log don­ and study them. They are im­ Our feet are beginning to itch training for post war operation ation from the deck crew. Had portant. The better they are un­ something awful. To make mat­ since the patrolmen report they five month trip with no beefs. derstood, the better cooperation ters worse, a bunch of the guys are showing up at pay-offs so Had a phoney skipper here on the organization will receive from SS AIKEN VICTORY off the SS Pumutz have been tell­ they can learn all the tricks one SUP Ship, who refused to you all^ in running a smooth about how to beat down -what the take some OS's. The ship sailed Union. While you are in the Dis­ Money due for Security ing us tales of old "Monte" again. ' Monte, where they feed you that' crew has coming to them. with a new skipper and two patchers Hall, study the rules Watches; Mat Little, the SIU's oldest OS's that the old skipper had that are located on the bulletin R. Bunce, Bos'n, $18.00; H. cold beer with a "head" like a frosty white cloud. And it's serv­ member who has survived the refused. We had good coopera­ board. Take an interest in your Tintle, Carp., $12.00; H. Udiljak, ed to you by those dark-eyed Dunkirk evacuation and a couple tion from the other members of Union. of torpedoings found Pratt Street the crew who refused to sign Probably everyone of us get DM, $6.00; J. Gehlet, DM, $12.00; darlings, half Spanish—^half An­ a Tittle tougher to get across articles with skipper, backing us a hankering for a drink of hooch J. Parson, AB, $18.00; T. Benson, gel, that makes it taste like the now and then, but it's quite AB, $18.00; J, Purcell, AB, $18.00; nectar of the Gods. than the English Channel or the up. annoying when one gets a little J. Tomko, AB, $12.00; J. Aguiak, Well, we gotta quit now. We North Atlantic and ended up in JAMES L. TUCKER. Agent bit too much under his belt and lent a guy a suit and we gotta tag the local Marine Hospital after gets by the doorman. I can read­ AB, $6.00; R. Sasso, OS, $12.00; along with him to the gin mill to a slight argument with a truck. Keep In Touch With ily say that Brother Grantham H. Breninger, $12.00. Collect at see that nobody knocks him back Ho'vever, a little thing like that is quite efficient as a doorman. Mississippi office in New York. on our pants. is a minor skirmish in the life Your Draft Board. {Continued from "Page 3) another. The small ferry boats went out and won their demands in less than 24 hours. The rail­ road workers threatened and won a small increase. All the sugar workers are out and have been for three weeks at time of writ­ ing this. The new glass factory that just got started in January is out and the paper workers went out in simpathy with them. I have only a few members on the beach and most of them are not rated men. The WSA re­ patriates all continentals who get off down here after they have had their fling with the dark eyed damsels and tried to whip the Old Demon Rum. But the Old Demon always wins. Shipping should pick up when the sugar deal is straightened out and they get a little raw sugar on hand for the ships to take out. 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