https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/d75ba2f5af919f2b79d9d62f23ea60b5.PDF 97e4de57bc6a9b730a706d5a58c8c4f8 PDF Text Text :k' '• Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X SlU Prepares Quiz Form To Aid Aliens NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 5, 1948 New Great lakes Drhe Great Lakes seamen, in accordance with a resolxition adopted by the Great Lakes District, are urged to return immediately to the Lakes to assist in the 1948 organising drive in that area. Fitting out period has already started, and experienced seamen are needed to continue the organizing work started last year. In 1947 the SIU made great headway on the Lakes, succeeding where the NMU and the company-dominated Lakes Carriers Association tailed. This year can be even better, as many elections have al­ ready been petitioned tor. But it will take men sailing the ships to insure SIU victories. The Great Lakes District has recommended that all men carrying GL books be prohibited trom sailing deep-water ships until the close ot the season on the Lakes. This request will be tollowed by the Atlantic and Gulf District. It is the duty ot every Great Lakes seaman to head im­ mediately tor that section so that his experience and ability can be utilized. No. 10 Membership Approval Seen For Resolutlens On Referendum Ballot As part of the SIU's program to relieve the problems facing the alien membeis, a question­ Membership reaction to the Referendum, which naire has been prepared to de­ termine the status of each nonstarts on March 10 and continues through April citizen member and is now avail­ 10, has been so overwhelmingly in favor of the two able in all ports. The form, compiled by the assessments and the Shipping Rules changes that Special Services Department, asks eight questions involving there is no doubt that all four propositions will be dependents, visas and application carried by extremely large majorities. Singly, and for citizenship. The answers will give the Union concrete data as in groups, many Seafarers have been coming to to the number of aliens in the tthe LOG office to record their SIU and their citizenship status. approval of the measures de­ This information will be espe­ signed to strengthen the Union cially pertinent at this time, in view of the expected discontinu­ in preparation for anything the ance of the waiver allowing shipowners and/or the govemaliens aboard subsidized ships. m.ent bureaucrats might have up The law, when the waiver is their sleeves. On page 16 is a lifted, will require crews to be sampling of the opinions ex­ composed of American citizens, the United States, which is ship- without gratuities from Congress By JOHN BUNKER with the exception of 10,percent pressed thus far. Before Congressmen put on poor when it comes to any kind at the expense of the American allowed to sail in the Stewards All four of the propositions are of passenger carrier, but in Bri­ taxpayer and our reserve fleet. their Santa Glaus suits again and Department of passenger ships. very important to the future tain. In service now between Liver­ On unsubsidized ships — of play "we've-got-'em, you-can- British yards are busy night pool and Boston for the Furness- well-being of the organization. which there are very few—the haye-'em" with what remains of and day building the medium- Warren Line are the cargo-liners One proposal is for a $10.00 crews will still be allowed to our war-built merchartt ships, it size, speedy cargo ships that will Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, strike assessment, which will would be wise for the Washing­ have 25 percent aliens. be seen in increasing numbers built in British yards to replace build up the Union's strike What this will mean is shown ton solons to have a look at for­ on the world's trade routes dur­ two former Furness-Warren ships treasury to such a point that the " by the present difficulty in plac­ eign shipyards and see what'^ ing the months to come. shipowners will not be too 'will­ lost during the war. ing aliens aboard ships in New been happening lately. ing to force the SIU out on the Part of the Marshall Plan, as Typical of this freighter pro­ In ,3 way, these splendid new York, many of whom find tliempicketlines. you probably know, is a pro­ duction is the motorship Aeneas, vessels compare with the old selves on the beach over the 29 Another measure to be voted vision to sell and charter to for­ a 450-footer of 9,300 tons recent­ United States Lines fleet of pop­ day limit even under the 25 on is the 1948 $10.00 Building eign flags some 500 ships from ly turned out for the Blue Fun­ ular cargo-passenger ships that Assessment. Some of the SIU percent rule. our reserve fleets. nel Line, and the 9,000-ton San- ran between Boston, New York Branches are already housed in OLDTIMERS PRODDED Figures in Lloyd's Register of gola, twin-screw dry-cargo, reef­ and London, for they have ac­ buildings belonging to the Union. commodations for about 145 pas­ In an effort to relieve this, the Shipping, just released, show the er ship for the British India sengers at very nominal rates. Where the Union is forced to New York membership passed a interesting fact that Great Bri­ Steam Naviagation Company. motion calling upon aliens who tain aqd Northern Leland built, Now calling at American ports The United States still lacks rent space, this money spent is "have the required amount of sea- during 1947, more than 1,200,000 are more evidences that the Bri­ such combination ships in the wasted and represents no invest­ ment for the organization. For time to take steps toward gain­ tons of shipping. This is only tish, like most of the foreign North Atlantic trade. this reason, among others, senti­ ing their citizenship. Those who slightly more than these two maritime nations, are able to Sister ships, the Nova Scotia ment in the Union is almost 100 do not take steps are to be ship-minded areas turned out in take care of their shipping needs (Contimied on Page }) percent for adoption of the penalized by not being allowed 1946. measme. to ship until they take action The United States, resting on This, of course, does not apply its war-won laurels, built only THEYHE FOR IT to those without sufficient sea- 164,000 tons of new ships last On the Shipping Rules changes time. They are not affected at year. there is not the same unanimity all. The purpose of the move The British are making up— of opinion that thei-e is on the was to prod those members who and at a fast clip—for the 2,400 two assessments. However, what have been in this country ten, merchant ships they lost during Soon to come off the presses, bureaucrats that the SIU will opposition has been voiced fifteen or more years and have as World War II. in quantities sufficient to place not stoop to toadying or stooging, has been in the minority. yet taken no steps toward citi­ one in the hands of each SIU but is prepared to fight to main­ One of the changes involves K MODERN GIANT member, is the revised edition tain what has been won by promotions aboard ship, and zenship. Now being finished by the In addition, the Special Serv­ famous John Brown yard on the of "Strikes and Strike Strategy." militant trade union action. should these promotions be pre­ ices Department recommends Clyde is the SS Caronia of the This valuable handbook, which In line with this program, a vented, except in cases of ex-. that aliens who have never made Cunard Line, largest ship being concisely points out the correct revised system of picketboards treme emergency, it would mean legal entry into the country take built anywhere in the world to­ methods of using the strike wea­ and picket registration has been less time on the beach for regis­ steps towards gaining visas, so day. pon, will soon be distributed to drawn up, and will very shortly tered men. Shipboard promotions that they can then take coastwise She's a 715-foot giant, mea­ all Atlantic and Gulf District be in the hands of all Port can, and are, sometimes used to Agents. ships. sures 34,000 gross tons, and is ports. promote dissension in the crew, : The best part of the union's named after a former Caronia This action is being taken All ports are going ahead with and elimination of this type of efforts will be made in gaining which sailed under Cunax'd Line because the Agents, in the plans to set up strike kitchens. favoritism would strengthen the citizenship for those who are colors way back in the colorful rec'ently-concluded Conference, In the 1946 General Strike, the Union internally. eligible. Atlantic passenger trade era be­ came to the conclusion that the kitchens established in each port As far as the fourth item on These men should start pro­ fore the first World War. shipowners and the government were a big factor in the total the referendum is concerned, ceedings by going to the De­ As passenger ships go; the would certainly conspire to force victory which was won by the most of the people who volun­ teered an opinion thought that partment of Immigration and Caronia is no mammoth, but she the SIU to take strike action to Union. ^ Officials of the SIU called upon Wipers and Ordinaries should probably sets the stage for what Naturalization in any port. Durprotect the Hiring Hall and the C /•' the membership to support the dean the crew's quarters, as per /ing proceedings it will be neces­ large liners will be built in the Rotary Shipping system. sary to prove employment which future, and "give-away-minded" By making available this valu­ program wholeheartedly, and to contract, but that the rest of the the Union will furnisH by Congressmen can note that this able pamphlet, the Union servep read the new booklet SfS soon as crew should coc^erate' in every big baby is npt being built by notice on the operators and the it is a' pcffi^e way. notarized statements. /Ifote To Big-H&irted Cougressmen: British ByiU Ships JitJl Fast Rate Hew Book On Strike Strategy Sclieiluled For Early Publication �Page Two THE S EAFARERS • . • SEAFARERS LOG LOG Friday* March 5, 1948 .... # # # (^EWAieWERRS) NOW. (POST-WAf^ Published Weekly by the t-SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District f ' T' .k Affiliated with the American Federatien oi X<abor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER i'S'.- PAUL HALL JGE ALGINA - Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 i"-'-d-'\ I'i I It: I ••!/ III ilt? II Thieves Will Fall Out When thieves fall out, there's usually quite a lot of blood spilled, anc} sometimes an innocent bystander gets his head bashed in. That's what is happening right now. The thieves are the communists and their wartime buddies, the bosses and the government bureaucrats. Now that these groups are at each others throats, their war­ time pledges of undying love have been forgotten. And the part of the tjadc union movement which never played footsie with the communists or the bosses or the " Washington red-tape artists is also suffering hammer blows from the hysterical anti-labor forces in this country. It was not so very long ago that Basil Harris, presi­ dent of the United States Lines made a glowing speech in tribute to Ferdinand Smith, secretary of the NMU. It made no difference to him that Smith was and is a member of the communist party. It made no differ­ ence to Harris and the high-ranking brass hat^ of tlie Maritime Commission that practically all of the officials of the NMU were at that time and still are for that matter, members of the communist party, as long as the .Commies played the bosses' game. Other bosses and other government agencies treated communists with the same respect and consideration dur­ ing and after the war, to the detriment of those unions which were not led ©t controlled by -Moscow agents. Whenever a CP union came up against a non-commie outfit, the government leaned over backward to give every break to Stalin's boys. And the bosses followed this same lead. These are the Union-Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Tell Basil Harris or Admiral Land—or plenty of the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging •others:—that they are partially responsible for Russia's heavily on' their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by latest rape of Czechoslovakia, and they would probably writing to them. think you are crazy. Yet it's true. M. V. MOBLEY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL By consorting with known party-liners, these men LEROY CLARKE RUDOLPH SCHMIDT lent an aura of respectability to the communist machine. JOHN E. KENNAIR DENNIS. SAUNDERS LUCIEN MARRERO Yes, even the late President Roosevelt and many mem­ NORMAN A. CAMPBELL E. BOWERS FRANK MARTIN bers of his official family are guilty of having helped to" JOHN SCARA ' HARRY R. LEWIS build up world-wide sentiment for the communists and WAYNE NAPIER OLAF HERMANSON the Soviet Union. WALTER B. ORMAN A. J. STEPHENS We in the SIU got no break from the government. GEORGE D. BRADY WALTER J.'^HANEY MARIANO MALESPIN Everything that the Union gained before, duripg, and A. AMUNDSEN STANISLAUS LeBLANCE after the war was won the hard way. We had tliree LAURENCE A. HOLMES AARON C. McALPIN fppponents—the operators, the government, and the CP JAMES LEA COY PAXTON ERNEST M. LOOPER Isacks. t t 4. JOSEPH DENNIS All that is happening points up once more the cor­ JAMES T. O'DONNELL STATEN ISLAND rectness of the Seafarers' position in refusing to stooge CENTRAL MASON J. H. HOAR C. GREEN for the-government in return for "favors." We had said ANTHONY M. LIPARI J. SLAMAN and t-ime again that we will not make opportunistic ABRAHAM A. SAMPSON P. FRANKMANIS K. WESTERGAARD deals iwith the shipowners or their friends, the bureau­ J. McNEELY WM. H. HACKET crats. We stand for a strong labor movement, free from any type of governmental. control, and free to combat Rotary Shipping system. We will fight all the way and the bosses on an equal plane, without the cards being not accept, any "deals," which in the final analysis would stacked against the working stiff. mean the end of our union. To that end we reiterate a three point program 3. We have and will continue to have a strong and which is the keynote of our philosophy: alert membership and union, w^l aware of the facts, 1. We want and wiJtl fight for a strong merchant which can and will fight unceasingly against any attempts marine manned by American Trade Union seamen, free by the operators, the bureaucrats, or the. communists to from Coast Guard control and government regimentation enslave chr free labor movenaent. of those seamen. It'l a simple program, but even so it has made the 2. We have foyght and are prep.ared to fight anyone Seafarers . Internatiopal Union the strongest and most —at any thne-—for the life of our- Hiring Halls and the militant Ofganization on the waterfront. Ren Now h The Rwm Hospitak II: Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notUy the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos* • pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ° (on 5th and 8th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:3Q pun. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) A. JENSBY T. McNICHOLAS J. PRATS G. FRESHWATER P. TAURASI - R. STROM D. HERON 4. 4 4 BRIGHTON HOSPITAL W. CAREY J. SCULLY . J. LEE J. THOMAS " -1E. DELLAM AND R. LORD J, GALLANT E. HARRISON W. FEENEY J. MCDONOUGH ; H. FAZAKERLY P. CASALINOUVO --i • R. KING T. BOGUS 4 4 4 BALTIMORE, HOSPITAL A. DURBANCA \ - J: ARCHIS. .J. A. dARROLL E; TRENSTAD P. D. CURTIS L. J. SV'AN C. KING • �: JPriday, Much S> 1948 THE SE A EA R E R S L O G gjCD DAYS OLD Ir Page Three Wildcat Action In Foreign Ports Boomerangs On All Of Membership By JOSEPH VOLPIAN dangerous one. If any crew has is for the interests of his shipSpecial Services Representative a beef in a foreign port, the mates as well as himself, only intelligent thing to do is There is nothing unusual about The road to Hell is paved with bring the ship into the States a man being hospitalized in a By JIMMY PURCELL intentions, somebody once and then press the beef. foreign port. It happens every NEW YORK — Every time I which we paid for out of our said. The truth of that state- In this case, the Union com- day. No soimd reason exists for board a ship as Patrolman to own miserable salaries. The comwas borne out recently, municated with the crew and tying up a ship because a man settle a beef or pay her off un- pany wasn't required to furnish instructed them to bring the has to be left behind. How else should have known better. can he be given adequate medi­ der the fine contracts the Sea- it, vessel in. Its mem­ The two-pot system was in One of our contracted vessels Although we can sympathize cal care? farers has won for its bers, my mind wanders back to its prime then. On a typical was in a foreign port and get- with the men for their loyalty This Union is dedicated tO; the the "good old days" when I menu, the crew would get a ting ready to sail for the States, to their shipmate, a refus^ to protection of the entire membum stew plus whatever scrap- One of the crew had been re- sail the ship would have been bership. The membership can­ fii'st started sailing. When this happens I realize ings were around, while the moved from the ship and placed foolhardy and loaded with harm not tolerate wild-cat attempts to how very fortunate we are to brass had pork chops with all in a local hospital for mental both to the Union and to them­ injure the welfare of all hands. illness. have the Seafarers plus the the trimmings. selves. Moreover, they would whole force of the AFL Maritime Many of the men sailing in His presence aboard ship was have performed an injustice to Trades Department backing us unlicensed jobs were able to regarded as dangerous to his the very man they intended to handle the topside jobs as well shipmates and the Skipper, befriend. in our beefs. When I started sailing... ! or better than the brass boys therefore, ordered the ship to First off, refusal to sail the sail without him, so that proper Well, it's too long a story to themselves. ship from the foreign port, as tell, but I give you a few high­ As a result, if you were able medical treatment could be con- ordered by the Skipper, would to stand a Mate's or Engineer's tinned until the man was well lights. have been a violation of the Take the night lunch question. watch, the officers played ball again. SIU contract. It would have ex­ Of course, there was no night with you. If you refused, you Several crewmembers, who posed our Union to attack and (Contintied from Page 1) lunch in those days unless you worked from bell to bell. If you were from this fellow's home- put us in a defensive position, complained, they threw the town, objected to leaving him bit)Ught your own or were lucky. and Newfoundland are 440 feet hooks into you. behind and told the Skipper a very imdesirable situation—es­ over all, of about 7,500 net tons, Once I was lucky. pecially now when we are try­ As I came off watch one night Overtime was unheard of in they would not sail without him. ing to negotiate wage increases. and with passenger accommoda­ I looked into the icebox and those times. A man who so much They beised their action solely tions including both first and TACT HELPS saw, to my great surprise, a can as thought of overtime as some- on the fact that he was from tourist class. They make the of sardines, an onion and some thing for the future was sus- their hometown, and they shoved Of course, a Skipper who was run from Liverpool to St. John, bread. Quickly recovering from pected of taking the needle. The aside all other factors in the up to date oh sailing regulations Newfoundland in five days. the shock, I made a sandwich. fat shipowners- felt secure—until case. and who had tact, could have Cunard White Star now has the I had just bitten into this the Seafarers came along and This type of action on the part pointed out to the men that his 8,730-ton cargo liner Arabia in of the crew was" a potentially decision to sail without the sick j ^he Canadian service. She, too, tasty morsel when the Cook burst the bubble. came running out of the galley man was acting for the latter's' ^ post-war-built ship and swearing in six languages and benefit. The man would not lose makes 16 knots. two dialects. "Hey," he yelled, any money, since the law pro­ To continue this survey of "That stuff is mine! I put it vides that he is to be paid his English shipbuilding, we can there myself!" For the benefit of the membership the following is a list of wages irntU the end of the voy- mention the 350-foot Ionia for Well, I ate the sandwich, you major SIU contracted companies and their home oflfices. In age, plus maintenance and cure EUerman's Mediterranean servcan be sure. But I had to pay writing for money due or for any other reason, these are the and transportation to the port ice; the 450-foot Lord Glanely, a the Cook for what was really he shipped from. Meanwhile, he very modem vessel which sports correct addresses for such transactions: part of the ship's stores. Worse, woxild be receiving hospital exceptional crews quarters in I had to apologize to shut him ALCOA STEAMSHIP CO., Inc. treatment, something be badly both single and double berth up. The incident didn't affect Pier 45, North River, New York 14, N. Y. needed. cabins. And for those generous my appetite, but it goes to show ILLINOIS ATLANTIC CORP. The Skipper could have stress­ souls who think we ought to 435 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, HI. ed that having the man aboard give away Liberties because their 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. ship placed his shipmates in triple expansion engines make jeopardy, dnd that it was for the them "old-fashioned", it is inter­ AMERICAN LIBERTY STEAMSHIP CORP. 75 West St., New York 6, N. Y. best. interests of all concerned esting to note that the Lord that he remain in the hospital. Glanely, as well as some other JAMES GRIFFITHS & SONS, Inc.* new British ships, use triple ex­ General-Agents, Main Office, Empire Bldg., Seattle 4, Wash. Some Masters fail to achieve pansion steam engines. Atlantic Coast Agents—^American President Lines, Ltd., harmony and understanding 39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. aboard their ships because of MORE COMING their lack of knowledge and ar­ THE ARNOLD BERNSTEIN STEAMSHIP CORP. More ships for Cunard are the 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. rogance. This type inspues no Media, which made its first voy­ confidence in his crew and very BLOOMFIELD STEAMSHIP CO. ^Houston 2, Texas likely this was the situation on age last August, and the Partria, A. H. BULL & CO 115 Broad St., New York the vessel under discussion here. now about ready for sea. They CALMAR STEAMSHIP CORP 25 Broadway, New York 4, N.Y. But the Skipper's failings do are twin-screw ships of some „...90 Broad St., New York, N.Y. not release the crew from its ob­ 13,700 tons gross, carrying 250 just how "goo^" those good old COLABEE STEAlVISmP CO ligations. Had the Skipper acted passengers. Along the same line days were. DECONHIL SHIPPING CO. as far as size is concerned, is the 311 California St., San Francisco 4, Calif. otherwise and taken the man post-war-built FELT TERRIBLE Carinthic, of aboard, and had someone been Shaw, Saville and Albion Co., a Ope wet evening I was look­ EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, Inc. harmed as a result, the Skipper 40 Central St., Boston 1, Mass. ing in some lockers aft for some would have Jbeen guilty of neg­ 15,000-ton turbine job capable of AMERICAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO. ' foul-weather gear. To my amaze­ ligence in the performance of 17 knots. 541 South Spring St., Los Angeles 13, Calif. Aside from these ships, which ment, one of the lockers was full his duty. will be British fiag traders, there of canned fruit and vegetables. DELTA LINE—MISSISSIPPI SHIPPING CO. Inc. Hibemia Bank Bldg., New Orleans 9, La. But the point to be stressed is are a number of ships built for Balboa couldn't have been more that such irresponsible actions— surprised when he discovered the MORAN TOWING & TRANSPORTATION CO., Inc. in foreign ports, especially—can foreign fiags. One is the 357-foot 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. El Malek Foad for the Khedi-vial Pacific ocean. Mail Line, an Egyptian fiag outfit After that, when I came off OVERLAKES STEAMSHIP CO. ......19 Rector St., New York, N. Y. (Newtex SS Co.) owned by British' interests. An­ watch of an evening I always other is the 415-foot Federico "borrowed" a few cans, took PACIFIC TANKERS, Inc. ......233 Sansome St., San Francisco, Calif. ..39 Cortlandt St., New York. 7, N. Y. Schuager, a 9,000-tonner for them to a dark comer and went ROBIN-LINE (Seas Shipping Co., Inc.) Chilean owners . to work oh them. _-„_...39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. The pile dwindled rapidly. SEATRAIN LINES, Inc In addition to these vessels, _...60 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. /When the Steward realized that SMITH & JOHNSON which have all been built or are his secret hoard was almost WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORP. building since the war, British Merchants Nat'l Bank Bldg., Mobile 9, Ala. gone, he blew his top. He felt yards have reconditioned manyso bad he made me feel bad, too. SOUTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP LINE ships from war service; the 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. Every once in a while I saw Stratheden, a 23,000-tonner; the him sneak a look at the paunch LOS ANGELES TANKER OPERATORS, Inc. big Athlone Castle, and others. 365 W. 7th St., P.O. Box 830, San Pedro, Calif. I had developed. He knew I All this in no way means we could not have grown it eating MATHIASEN TANKERS (Sag HarbOr Tanker Corp.) be-grudge our English friends Public Ledger Bldg., 7th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. be nothing more than a slap at their ships, for we have plenty his regular grub, but he never was able" to pin tmything on me. AMERICAN EASTERN SS CORP 50 Trinity PI., New York, N.Y. the Union and the entire mem­ of our own—as long'^as we keep 71Broadway, New York, N.Y. bership. In foreign ports all the crew­ ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES them. 80 Broad St., New York, N.Y. men stocked up on cheese and CORAL STEAMSHIP CO This does mean, however, that As seamen, we must under­ 21 West St, New York, N.Y. stand that when a man ships out we suggest to Congress, which other things that would keep ATWACOAL CO., Inc — 25 Beaver St., New York, N.Y. he is prepared to hit the beach has already "okayed" the de­ without refrigeration so that we JOHN M. CARRAS, Inc. .....1 Broadway, New York, N.Y. anywhere, if necessary. A sea­ parture of hundreds of war-built could have night lunch at our MESECK TOWING CO. own expense anytime w;e wanted PENINSULA & OCCIDENTAL STEAMSHIP CORP. man is no longer tied to his ships from the American flag,/ 16 East 44th St., New York, N.Y. mother's apron strings. If he be­ tthat it taL:e a look at how forit. In foreign ports we always PONCE STEAMSHIP CO .„..50 Broad St., New York, N.Y. comes ill, as did this man, and ign nations are producing mer sent ashore for fresh bread ST. LAWRENCE NAVIGATION C0.....19 Rector St., New York N.Y. must be hQS|tt^a]ized abroad, it chant ship toxmage. Britkh Addii^ To Their Fleet At Fiat Pme Retroaetive Pay Dkettory • 41 �THE Page Seamen on the beach crowd Baltimore Dispatcher A1 Stansbury's desk while new assignments are called off the bop.Td. Right now shipping is not so good down in Baltimore and the average length of time between ships is about two Tanker crewmen, above, swap experiences encountered on their last trip at a reunion before starting on a new voyage. It may be a long time before they'll meet again, and so they lake advantage of this opportunity. m A game of cards helps to occupy the time while waiting for a ship. When on the beach there isn't much for a man to do in a strange city, so he sits around and wsdts. Sooner or later he csdches a. ship,, and then he's off; again to a foreign vShore. g«Mvv. $ E A E A R E RS E Ct G f^ar, Maxeh & lfttt ; Abo'v;e is ihe plaque presented to the Baltimore Branch by the CIO Shipyard Workers, in gratitude for the help given by the SIU on the Shipmen's picketlines. Here are some of the men who helped the CIO Shipyard Workers win their strike against the Bethlehem Steel Company. Lefl-'to "right,-they are, Ted Thompson, Cook; Joe Condon, AB; Jack Dows, AB; George Rose, Steward; Bob Roberts, FWT; and Joe Gill, Bosun. On the plaque are engraved the foUdwing words: "This plaque presented to the SIU and the SUP as a token of high esteem and gratefulness »for the unstinted aid given the- lUMSWACIO in lheir l44.-day. .strike .ega^t the BeSilehem Steel Corp. in the port of Baltimore. The strike began June 26, 1947 and ended November 16, 1947." During practically the entire period, white-capped Seafarers were present on the picketlines, not only in Baltimore, but wherever else the CIO Shipyard Workers Were on strike and an SIU Hall was nearby. It was this type of cooperation which earned the SIU' a rousing ovation at the last CIO Convention in Boston. The coke ntachine and the skill games get a big play in the Baltimore Hall. Besides coke, other machines dispense cigarettes, candy, and cake. All the profits go toward the Hospital Fund of the port. In other ports ^e-«ani» system is followed, and has proved to be quite a conveni­ ence to the. men. When this picture was taken in Baltimore, a blinding snowstorm raged outside, and so the men were very contcob to slay indo>rs and buy soft drinks and cake from the varjftiw a» wwother end of the Hall there are more machines so there is . little chance of running out of supplies, even dwdng a busy ^y. . �rHday, Mu«k 5, .imk THE SEAFARERS LO« ', ..l'.. 'i--. i» i' > .I..I . I • ' Page FiW ill • And Stay Near Dispatcher's Desk By WALTER SIEKMANN BOSTON — Shipping in this port was good this past week. In fact, not enough men were around the Hall and some ships had to leave shorthanded. Since ships come into this port, and sign on men, then leave on short notice, the membership is advised to stick by the Dispatch­ er's desk. Keep your gear handy so that you will be ready to leave right away, if you have to. Don't depend on reading the shipping -news; you might nrtss out .on jobs called for in a hurry. We shipped the majority of the crews on the Knox Victory, Belgium Victory . and Andrew Jackson, all of .which signed on here*last week shortly after their payoffs. This is the reason for the advice to stand by with your gear and be ready to go at any time. Do Not Forget San Francisco Shipping Slows But Jobs Are Still Available The 1946 General Strike may be long gone but what Some Cities Service tankers, happened in Tampa when the By BLACKIE CARDULLO on which the Union organizers ships chandlers there, with are concentrating, called at this SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping quite a few ships, including two ' the aid of the police crashed port. We watched the finfc halls our picketlines has not been ' has "kind of slowed down" out payoff,?. This week we go back that opyerate in this port but ho here, but men can still get jobs again to cover the SS Hathorn,' fotgotten. ' replacements' were sait "to tank­ since there are some payoffs. I Waterman, due in from an eight' When our ship hits that Ships paying off in this port ers. port; bypass the chandlers. thought that after^the East Coast month run. It sure keeps one -1'fl snowstorms a lot of the bdys man busy hopping up and down ' last week were the Brazil Vic-, Discussion on the program and Do not^ allow them aboard would be coming out to sample the coast trying to make all of • tory, Mississippi, and the An­ proposals made at the annual your ship. If it is necessary the California sunshine, but even the ships. drew Jackson, Belgium Victory Agents Conference occupied the to buy mUk or bread, get in with my weather eye peeled, I and Knox Victory of the Water­ greater part of the last member­ touch with a dairy or One tough payoff last week haven't seen too many. man outfit. Several Isthmian arid ship meeting here. The member­ bakery. was the SS Kelso Victory, Isth­ West Coast ships came in in ship approved the Conference's Oldtimers like Jimmy DeVito mian. There' was quite a bit of These^ finks think time transit. recommendations for $10 strike and Pete De Pietro passed trouble on the ship between Li­ heals everything. Show them and building fund assessments to through, and it sure was a good censed and unlicensed members • the SIU does not forget its SWITCHED STYLE strengthen and expand our Un­ sight to see them again. enemies. Pass the word to of the .crew. The Knox Victory caiTied a ion. other ships. We have been down to Wil­ DON'T PUSH First Assistant who thought he mington lately and have covered ANTI-LABOR LAW was a tough guy—at least up Union men won't stand for be­ Right at this moment the bur­ until the time the ship left here ing pushed around. At the same , last week. After the Patrolman eaucrats in the State House here time, I'd like to sound a warning boarded the vessel and laid for our own members: To be a , down the law to him, the selfgood Union man a fellow doesn't AtL IN / styled tough guy shed his wolf's FAVOR.../ have to get gassed up, blow his clothing and left here as meek top, and challenge evei-ybody on By HERBERT JANSEN as a lamb. board to a fight. CHICAGO—Shipping has start­ is docked at the Navy Pier in We paid off the SS Henryed up again in Chicago with the Chicago. Ward Beecher, Waterman, in sandboats calling for part of Several of our members ap­ Port Huenemene. This was a ' their crews. So it won't be long plied for jobs on her, but when clean ship and a good crew, ex­ now before the smokestacks will the company found out they were cept for one character who got- ,11 be painted up, and heralding the SIU members, there were no jobs a snootful at the beginning of start of a new sailing year on available. Instead, men from the the trip and stayed gassed up all the Great Lakes. local LCA Hall have been hired. the time. Quite a few of the Brothers In fact, one of these men is the He mad-e a jerk out of him­ are staiting to show their faces Dispatcher for the LCA Hall, in Massachusetts are drawing up around the Hall due, we imagine, who works his regular office self by bragging about what an By LLOYD GARDNER oldiimer he was, how much he a bill that would be far more PHILADELPHIA — The prob­ injurious to organized labor than to the spring-like weather which shift, and then turns to at night knew, and how the rest of the we ha\'e been enjoying for the as shipkeeper. lem of obtaining a new Hall in the Taft-Hartley law. crewmembers were just a bunch The Greater Buffalo is no past few days in, Chicago. this town still plagues us. We of punks. The action of the membership In fact, several of the Brothers longer owned by D&C, but has were sure we had one last week, After reading over the Agentsat the Bostqn meeting .is particu­ have been talking about getting been sold by the Navy to a pri­ but the deal fell through when Conference minutes and recom­ we found some well-concealed larly timely. It is a good thing their bathing suits out of moth vate company. However, due to mendations, we out here are the fact that there are some le­ but very serious flaws in the for us to be alert because of the balls and hitting the shores of unanimous in our opinion that. gal entanglements regarding her building. Repairs would have uncertain future facing all or­ Lake Michigan. it was a sound and constructive, ti-ansfer, she is still being kept cost far too much money to ganized workers, seamen espe­ The 1948 contract negotiations meeting, and we look forward to at the Navy Pier. cially. justify our buying it. have been opened with the sand" Conditions such as we have a very progressive and smoothly* Owriing our own Halls would boat operators, and some head­ However, we're still looking, outlined above can never- exist in operating Union for the rest oF have many important advan­ way was made at the first two . and we won't give up until we the SIU Great Lakes District. In the year. tages. One of the most important meetings in Cleveland. The next " • find what we want. the SIU, we have Union con­ We are also of the opinion that is the security we would have riieetirig is scheduled for this The membership has joined in in the event of a beef. We would week (March 3), and we expect tracts providing job seniority when the four propositions on the search with heart and soul. not have to worry about local to get down to the real meat of and job security. We also have the Referendum Ballot are ap-, the Rotary Shipping list which Whenever one of our men sees landlords putting us out of the the contract" this time. means that there are no favor­ proved, we will be all prepared a "For Rent" sign, he comes Halls. Negotiations . have also been ites when it comes to shipping. for any battle that might come tearing up to the Hall to inform opened with the operators of the First come, first served. The $10 strike assessment is an our w-ay. us that he has just the place. So investment in our own individ­ SS Milwaukee Clipper. Of course, then we go down, look around, ual security. It would enable us a shipboard meeting was held and- sadly come to the conclu­ 'Sto successfully fight any attempts with the Clipper crewmembers sion that it won't do. on the part of any shipowner to last week in order that we could But with everyone so inter­ slash our wages and conditions, discuss constructive changes and ested, it shouldn't be too long reduce the number of oui- jobs demands for the proposed con­ before we can repoi-f from a new tract.or wi-eck our Union. address. SAN JUAN — Shipping is and w-orking conditions for long­ CLIPPER DEMANDS " Shipping has been pretty poor pretty slow here and any job shoremen down there. Some, of the topics which were Mtr this week, but looks like it will that is called is snapped up fast. Bull's new C-2, the SS Suz­ brought up and thrashed out at If*,;.' pick up. Two payoffs are in anne, ai-rived at long last. She's In fact, some of the boys are this meeting were as follows: 40From now all new crewsight, and that won't hurt busi­ here on her maiden voyage. hour week principle of paying flying home rather than wait un­ memiben shipping to ships ness in the City of Brotherly Other Bulls in port are the Kathwages with overtime for the bal­ til their cards are old enough to in eastern Canada on SIULove. ryn, the Carolyn, the Marina ance of the week; overtime pay­ contraeted vessels must be ship. The sugar season just and the Angelina. They say the The membership here has cleared and shipped thrisugh ment for all recognized holidays; hasn't arrived yet. last named is carrying dynamite. shown great interest in the Ag­ new working rules; changing the Boston Hall. ents Conference report, and the However, they will start load­ Other ships include the Morn- \ oveb from Lake watches to salt There will be no deviation reports of the various commit­ ing sugar down at Arroyo on ing Light, a Waterman C-2, and_ water watches; and among the from this ruling which goes tees. All members, everywhere, the Jane O of Gulf Canal Lines. the southeast corner of the is­ several otlier subjects discussed into effect at once. Under should study these reports care­ Pope & Talbot's SS Ferdinand land the second week in Mai'ch, was the need for all Milwaukee no circumstances should a fully. Hassler finally left. She's on a for the fii-st time in six yeai's. Clipper crewmembers donating crew allow a man to come six-month inter-coastal schedule! That will give the SIU sugar In the opinion of most of the to the upkeep of the SEAFAR­ aboard in an eastern Cana­ Waterman's Wild Ranger is ex-, boats another port of call near men here, the four propositions ERS LOG. dian port unless the Boston pected next week. Ponce, and there are rumors on the Referendum Ballot are Rumors have reached us that Hall has cleared him. Ikr^ very important, and will really the former SS Greater Buffalo, that there will be more .ships on This ruling is in accord The boj's read Joe Algina's" mean a great deal to the Union with the Headquarters Re­ which used to operate for the the run. weather report. However, the when passed. The SIU member­ port of February 11, which D&C on the Detroit-Buffalo run E. G. Marino, president of the ones who like it here say it will ship has always acted with combefore the government converted Puerto Rico District of the ILA, take more than that to get them was concurred in by the monsense and firmness on pro­ membership and reaffirmed her into a training airtfraft car­ and another official just came off this beach even if the wea-vl' posals submitted for the benefit by the Agents Conference. rier, has been hiring non-union back from Arroyo where they ther is getting better around; of the Union. men for standby work while she have been settling wage scales New York. .Iff Sbipping Resumes In Chicago; Sandboat Negotiations Opened Philly Looking High And Low For New Hail Puerto Rico is Still Waiting For Sugar Run To Get Going ^ Notice To Crews :il m �Pa^ Six ' THE SE A FARERS LO G Seafarers Great Lakes District Needs Veiunteer Organizers To Compiete Drive Ftidar, Much 5. 1948 New Orleans Exports in 1947 Reached Record High Point NEW ORLEANS — Export Despite the fact that it is gains won by the SlU, all LCA necessary to have shoreside or­ ships and those sailing these [ shipments through this port, the DETROIT—With fitting out al­ ganizers at certain key points ships, have benefited. nation's third largest, totaled ready started on some Lakes ves­ throughout the Lakes, the most However, in order to com­ $923,000,000 in value in 1947, the sels and scheduled to begin on important organizing job will be pletely protect Great Lakes sea­ U. S. Department of Commerce others between March 15 and done by the volunteer shipboard men from the vicious attacks of disclosed after a survey. The April 1, it is now very important organizers. the LCA, we must secure the figure set a new record for New that we think of the organiza­ After • all, the average bulk Vast majority of unorganized Orleans. tional problems which lie be­ freighter on the Lakes is seldom Lakes fleets. fore us in the 1948 season. To show the .difference be­ The very existence and secur­ in port more than four or five tween shipping now and ship­ First, of course, we must see hours, and it is quite difficult ity of all Lakes seamen is being ping in the old days, the De­ to it that all available members for shoreside organizers to con­ threatened by the LCA today. partment pointed out that the of the SlU Great Lakes District tact the entire crew during this Representatively of the LCA are ^ue of exports from here last sail on unorganized ships which short space of time. traveling into many states sev­ year equaled the five-year total are now under organizational Shipboard organizers on the eral hundred miles or so away shipped in the 1935-39 period. concentration. other hand work, eat, play from the Lakes area seeking re­ Vegetable, food and beverage In line with this need and around, and sleep with the crew- cruits to replace experienced C. C. (Ropeyarn Charlie) shipments to foreign nations with the mandate of the Great members, and have plenty of Lakes seamen. .Rappold, now 74, who sailed Lakes membership, letters have time to sell them on the need Why has the LCA instituted sdl during the war, has been comprised about 28 percent of all been sent to all SUP and Atlan­ for organizing under the banner such a recruiting program? This a seaman £or 60 years and he shipments from New Orleans tic and Gulf ports telling them of the SlU Great Lakes District. outfit realizes only too well that hope* to make another trip docks during the year. Mach­ that we need the services of all SlU volunteer shipboard or­ this summer as Bosun or AB. inery and vehicles covered about Great Lakes District members ganizers can take the time to V I'MAUMlOfJi Charlie was bom in Holland 19 percent and cotton along with break out SlU contracts, and I'MAUMIO/O on the Great Lakes. but came to America when he other textile fibers covered an­ I'M AUNlOAl, • Elections are scheduled to be show the unorganized Lakes sea­ was 22. When he went up for other 18 percent. ETC. held in the thirteen ship Harma men how much more SlU mem­ Other materials looming large his AB in Philadelphia a long fleet and the two ship Schneider bers are securing. time ago, Andrew Furuseth in New Orleans shipments in­ fleet shortly after the resun^- In addition SlU contracts re­ himself was there to see cluded metals and metal prod­ tion of regular sailing. In addi­ veal how the members are pro­ that things went well. He has ucts, naval stores, tobacco, rub­ tion to these two fleets, we have tected by job security, job sen­ been living at Snug Harbor for ber products, wood, paper and a fairly strong representation of iority, and ideal working and chemicals. the last year. pro-SlU crewmembers in several living conditions. Aboard ship it is possible to other fleets. Great Lakes District .members hold informal meetings in your il"'•• who have returned from the quarters and thoroughly discuss coast are needed to man these the benefits of SlU democratic fleets, in addition to SlU-con- unionization to the unorganized the experienced Lakes seamen By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ tracl^ vessels. Every SlU mem­ Lakes seamen. It is also possible are aware of the need for or­ ber should act as a volunteer to show these men the various ganization, and want the SlU BALTIMORE — Shipping slip­ something the membership ought organizer, and actively assist in bulletins which are put out from Great Lakes District as their ped badly in this port last week. to know. Some Weeks it has the 1948 Organizational Cam­ time to time, and fully explain union. We had only four payoffs com­ been better than in some other their meaning. paign. LCA operators want no pai't pared to the seven or eight we've port and has looked good by DONT GRIPE of the SlU Great Lakes District been having a week, and we comparison. That's where the, SHIP UNORGANIZED Probably, a number of mem­ because they know an SlU con­ signed on only five, two of the bum theory came from, we sup-, A minimum of at least two bers will "begin to squawk and tract forces them to pay higher latter being Alcoa, two Isthmian, pose. SlU volunteer organizers is need­ gripe about shipping on unor­ wages, and provides better work­ and one Waterman. It's this condition that makes" ed aboard every unorganized ship ganized ships. In fact, we have ing and living conditions. On the bright side we can it necessary for the membership under concentration. We say a had two or three individuals That's why the LCA is willing say that all the payoffs were to back the decisions of the minimum of two, but we would drop in and see us, and ask to go to any lengths to > replace ' good ones. Whht beefs there Agents Conference. The strike like to have at least four mem­ us "Why should I ship on an the entire experienced working were, even those on the two fund and the building fund will bers on each one of these ships. unorganized ship, and pay dues force of the Great Lakes with • Isthmians we paid off, were give the Union the solid strength . That way, we would have into the SlU Great Lakes Dis­ green men, in order to prevent settled aboard ship to every­ it needs. We must have . that . contact men aboard each vessel, trict?" poNt^er to hold our gains in the . unionization of the Great Lakes. body's satisfaction. and be able to distribute copies Other members have stated, That's why it is vitally impor­ ! There are too many men who long pull , coming. of the LOG and organizational "When I pay dues into a union, tant at this time that all possible have come to the Baltimore Everybody in Baltimore is be- ' material to the unorganized I expect to secure benefits and SlU Great Lakes District mem­ beach on the theory that ship­ hind the tanker drive. The per-. Lake seamen. advantages from those dues.- bers sail on the unorganized ping here is first rate. It isn't. mits on those tankers are doing i Why not make someone else Lakes ships, and bring our mes­ ' In fact, shipping hasn't been a bang-up job, and will be good . . " • take a job on the unorganized sage to these unorganized men. very good all winter. That is Union men in the future. ships? I am perfectly satisfied to ride the gravy train on an SlUMEREDITH VICTORY CREW AT REST contract ship." We know it's nice to be able MEMPHIS,, Tenn. — In a good to sail on an SlU-contracted and practical display of labor ship, and enjoy the best possible solidarity, members of Typo­ i wages, hours, overtime, work­ graphical Union Local 16, AFL, ing and living conditions. How­ now on strike against Chicago's ever, it is the duty and respon­ newspapers, donated $351.26 to sibility of every SlU Great Lakes! the 1,100 farm workers, members District member to sail on at I of the National Farm Labor least one unorganized ship un­ -Union, also AFL, who are on til that ship has been voted and liiii •Mig; •" strike against the Di Giorgio won by the SlU Great Lakes Farms Corporation near Bakers- District. field, California. Neither the SlU Great Lakes H. L. Mitchell, president of the District nor the International fe.Farm Workers, writing from has the kind of money which union headquarters here, thanked would be necessary to organize the type-setters, and added: the Great Lakes solely by shore.."'J "We note that the Chicago side organizers. Tsrpographical Union is nearly Not only,would it be a much 100 years old, whereas the Kern more costly job to use shoreCounty Farm Labor Union Local side organizers only, but it would iiiii is less than one year old. Your take a much longer time than ^members are spearheading the utilizing the resouree,? of our struggle to save the gains of entire membership. 100 years of the best in Amer­ Just as long as large Great ;iiP; ican trade unionism, while our Lakes fleets like Pittsburgh, members on the 19%-mile picket Pickands-Mather, Hutchinson, Co­ line in California are seeking to lumbia, Poland, Cornelius, Han-: , bring some of» the benefits of na and Wilson, as well as others, xinions to the last large group of remain unorganized, it will be unorganized workers in Amer­ that much more difficult for the ica." SlU to secure better wages and Some crewmembers of Isthmian's SS Meredith Victory take time out for a picture. Among The Farm Workers' strike conditions for the thirty fleets the hands pictured above are Victor J. Clifford, Ch. Electrician; M. R. Balvador, Ch. Steward; against Di Giorgio is five months now under contract to the SlU W. P. Rinehart, Wiper; M. N. Dishman. MM; J. R. McPherson, AB; T. Shanahan, Crew Mess; old. Recently a group of Cali- Great Lakes District. D. J. McCarthy, Utility; J. A. McArthur, OS; Earl G. Griffin, BR; Antonio Savant, FWT; Dom. fbmia unions sent the strikers a Certainly, we have made many inador Isorda, Ch. Coo; Marlin C. Smith, AB; G. Godose, Purser, Jimmy Niacares, MM; Robert •500-car caravan ' of food and gains for SIU members in the Wheeler, AB; and P. Podolsky. Great Lakes. As a result of these clothing. By RUSSELL SMITH Baltimore Shipping Has Reiapse Striking Printers Aid Striking Farmers :ai �I«ueh 5; IjSifx Alien Seamen Still Getting Runaround S^EAE-viRER S LaC WAITiNG FOR A (ICE) BREAK Pfltge-Sevett"^ New York On Shipping Upgrade,Robin Doncaster Returns To SiU By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK ^ Back with the SIU after a six year absence is Robin Line's Robin Doncaster. She was a good ship when she went off to war in 1942 but now, following her conversion, she is the ultimate in class and com­ fort. There hasn't been a ship like her in American maritime his­ tory. One look at her and a seaman's dream of comfort and ease is realized. Each foc'sle has been fixed up to the greatest degree possible. Innerspring mattresses of the best quality, individual toilet facilities for every crewman and all the little provisions that go to make life comfortable have been included. Nothing could be better, and we hope -to have her with us for a long time to come. She had an interesting wartime record. In 1942 she was turned over to the English. They used her for two trips and then her for two trips and thenum . Navy. "That was short—she was turned the ship over to the U. S. soon handed to the Army which used her until the end of the war. By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK — Shipping has improved a little for most of cur members but there still remains the problem of alien seamen. Quite a few of our alien Bro­ thers are trying their damnedest to get their citizenship papers, but Congress diddle-dadlles with" the bill to make all the aliens who served the country during Th® SS Michiiel Gallagher. Midland Steamship Company, the war citizens. Those were the days when we lied up at her winter berth, patiently awaiting the break-up needed men to sail the ships. of the ice-bound Bbffalo River, which appears in the foreground. Take 1942. That was when four ships out of 36 might reach their WELCOME MAT destination. The aliens were good sailors. Now she is back with Robin • Those of you who sailed in the ready to make her first postwar By ALEX MtLEAK shipkeeper on the SS J. H. letter, please follow these in­ run to South Africa. Patrolman war years know how you were Brown for the past twenty-five structions: treated by certain government Goft'in, who handled her last SIU BUFFALO — Everyone in this (1) You must have passed your payoff in 1942, welcomed her officials. Things were rosy for port is looking forward to an years, was drowned when going the comtnies and, by the evi­ early Spring with a consequent aboard his ship at the D&C dock. eighteenth birthday. back to the fold when he dence, the commies are istill get­ early opening of the 1948 sailing All members in the Marine (2) Bring along proof of same handled her sign-on this week. ting plenty of cream. But the season. Thick Lake Erie ice in Hospital are coming along fine, in the form of birth certificate or Around this busy port, which promises made to seamen are this vicinity has already begun to and this includes Brothers Thom­ baptismal certificate, Ai-my or Winter doesn't want to leave, shoved to the back of the shelf. crack and is in a veiy dangerous as Fegan, Ryan Sharkey (frac­ Navy discharges (the first two shipping continues on the up­ tures), Howard Rose, and John preferred). So the aliens have a problem. condition. Ice fishermen grade. Permitmen, who up to have They are up against government been warned to stay off the ice McCauley (medical). Members (3) Pictures can be secured at now have had difficulty in get­ at the Hall wish a speedy recov­ the poi't'of arrival. rules and must, of course, abide by the Coast Guard, ting ships, are finding it quite ery to_ all, including Brothers by the SlU's own rules too. However, in all fairness to jmu easy to get out. The first robin to arrive here John Rothery in the Marine Hos­ and the port officials of what­ My advice to the alien seamen There is no shipping stampede is simple: Be patient. Don't try was in the person of Brother pital at Ellis Island, and Fred ever port you may visit, don't hit taking place here, men are avail­ to give the Dispatcher a hard Howard Flack, better 'known to Petrie at Baltimore Marine Hos­ these I ports on ^ weekends as it able for all jobs, but the tempo timfe. SIU officials are going all his shipmates as Texas. Tex pital. will lake the first two days of is -such that the wait between To all those young men who your , time to secure your sea­ ships has been cut materially. out to help you, but a Dispatcher have written to me in regard to men's papers. Be sure to carry _In the clean payoff column must send men to jobs in accord­ sailing on the Great Lakes, if enough money with you to last this..-week, • we had the M^den , ance with the rules, and the rules you did' not receive a personal for at least a week or longer. include federal shipping laws. "Victoi-j',- Yaka and DeSoto, all . If the board says ^'citizens" Waterman. The Yaka is gaining that's how it is. The Dispatcher the distinction of being the beefcan't change it. less ship of the SIU. Never, as. GET VOUCHER long as I can remember, have we WASHINGTON — The Mari- barred by the new measure. Another thing—and this is to had a-beef of any consequence. time Commission will be in the In the recent past, the Com­ She is a sweet one for the all members: When you have shipping business for at least mission has sold • more than a Patrolmen. worked aboard a ship for several another year as the result of a thousand ships to foreign ope­ Speaking of Patrolmen, it is hours after joining her and de­ bill passed in Congress last week rators despite the protests of worth mentioning- that payoffs cide to quit, be sure that you get and signed by President Truman U.S. maritime labor. The agency aren't confined to the daytime your pay voucher from the Mas­ in Key West; However, the agen­ never has chartered ships to hours. The number of late ter before leaving. If you don't get the voucher, sojourned in that fair state for cy's more objectionable powers foreign owners. evening payoffs becoming more the eompany will send you back the last couple of months, and is were somewhat curtailed despite The President objected to the and more frequent. to the ship for it. If that hap­ eagerly awaiting the opportunity the President's protests. clause forbidding foreign trans­ The other night a Patrolman pens, don't come to the Agent tp grab his first ship: The act of Congress authorizes fers, saying that he did so for paid off a ship at midnight and OP the Patrolmen and raise hell. didn't get away until 3:30 AM. Brother James Martin who was the Commission to continue to "a number of reasons." You have to have the voucher organizing in the poit of Cleve­ sell and charter ships until The onlj' reason he gave was We're thinking of equipping the to get your pay. You don't have land during the 1947 season, March 1, 1949, but to domestic that the new law would bar Patrolmen with seeing-eye dogs a • beef. You are dead in the dropped into the Hall from his owners only. Sales and charters charters to^Philippine owners for —those ships are hard to find on wrong. Do it right the first time home in Binghampton, New to foreign owners are specifically inter-island runs. a dark night. and you won't' have any diffi­ York. culty. .;4 However, on looking the har­ Personally, I think that the members should educate them­ bor over and seeing the ice con­ selves on the Shipping Rules and ditions, he decided to pull a By EINAR NORDAAS won by the unions without shar­ Superior. Some optimists guess the company contracts. Practical­ ground hog act, and go back ing in any of the responsibilities that it will be as early as March home to sleep for a few addi­ ly nobody seems to know what's DULUTH — Reports have and activities which won those 25 while others guess some time tional weeks. what. Especially is this true reached us that the U. S. Immi­ gains. in April. However, you can make among permitmen. A permitman All ships which have been gration Service will shortly start These individuals, and usually your own guess about this, and has no more excuse than -any­ storing winter grain are now un­ to issue a passport identification body else for not knowing the loaded, and the shipyard crews card for all Great Lakes seamen. there are only a few, balk at old man Winter will have the Shipping Rules. are busy on repairs. Afterend This will help seamen consid­ paying any money into the last say about it. So how about a little more crews of the Cleveland-Cliffs erably when they arrive from a union, but expect to receive all In any event no matter what study and a little less woe—^woe ships are expected to go aboard Canadian port at a place where of the benefits. time the first ship arrives in this On Monday. February 23, a area, we are hoping to see an that should not be a Union con­ their vessels in this and other there are no immigration offi­ cern.at aU. Our rules and con­ ports beginning on March 1. cers. . By having this passport labor platfoi-m was adopted by SIU crew on it, and- everyone ' tracts cover practically every The remainder of the bulk identification card, the seamen the Central Trades political unit after, that. beef imtaginable. If you know freighter lines are not expected will be able to go ashore at once in its Labor Temple meeting. A Of course, this is probably ex­ them, your officials will have to start work until some time be­ Without waiting for the inspector day later, February 24, the pecting a little too much this Duluth area Port Council of the early in the season, but if our more opportunity for Union busi­ tween March 15 and April. to arrive. AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ organizational drive picks up the ness and you will have a better In order to secure these new FINAL DISPATCH ment held its meeting in the .same momentum it did last year time aboard ship. cards, it will be necessary for Superior Labor Temple. before the passage of the Taft" During the past few days, two men to produce birth certificate Port Council meetings will be Hartley Act, the SIU Great Lakes Brother - members and one well or. naturalization papers as well held regularly on the third Tues­ District can expect to win sev­ known oldtimer passed away in as two photos of themselves. day of each month, rotating be­ eral new fleets. this port. Brother Mike C. It is not in any way compul­ tween the different ports in this Seafarers entering the New McGlone, a Fireman, for many sory, and will be beneficial to area. Hereafter, copies of the By the way,'whenever an SIUOrleans Marine Hospital are seasons, passed away, as did those alien seamen who are Duluth arek Port Council minutes contracted ship comes into this requested to get in touch Brother Thomas Dapo, a Porter legally in this rcountry, too. will be sent to all other affiliated port. Departmental Delegates are with Leroy Clarke of Ward on the Ingalls for ^e past two DULUTH EVENTS Councils.now functioning in the urged to call the Hall. 4-F. Bed 27. Brother Clarke seasons. Both • were in good Remember, we have a job to Last week, fourteen Duluth Great Lakes District. is the contact man who will standing, and will be buried by do, and the only way we can do plants showed What they think rnake^ arrangements for keep­ the -Union. FIRST SHIP? this job is through your whole­ of "free riders" by voting over­ ing in touch with the Un­ hearted cooperation. Don't for­ As usual, all kinds of guesses whelmingly for union shops. Old-timer Joseph Devore, who ion and collecting hospital get to call the Hall when you ar­ being made as to when the first es seameh "Free ridets" are those who was known to all Lai benefits. as Pinochle Joe and who Was like to secure all the benefits ship will arrive in Duluth or rive in the Duluffi area! LakeN Ice Cracking; Season To Start Soon Mt Barred From Selling Abroad New Immigration Service On Great Lakes N.O. HospM �IPpige tStlht TB E S E AF ARERS LO G Friday. March 5. 1848 SHIPS' MIMUTES AMD MEWS Steward's Sick-Bed Vigil Speeds Brother's Recovery WITH THE CANTON VICTORY IN SAN PEDRO Seafarer Henry Weaver is still a crewmember of the Seatrain Havana, and a healthy and happy one solely be­ cause of the Chief Steward's skill and diligence in an illness that might have cost?Weaver his life. When Weaver was stricken with fever and pains in his chest, it was Steward Fred Shaia who nursed him through the cri­ tical hours of his illness. When the Havana was but four hours out of Texas City, on Feb- charges that the U.S. Army iW 14, Weaver reported ill gtate Department are going wito a fever of 104 degrees and ^ut of their way to give U.S. pains in his back. Two hours ^ ^ard time in German la^ his pulse was a very rapid continue to pile up. Latest 120 and he began spitting blood, gju member to report the situThe Skipper contacted the Ma­ ation is Melvin Brown who ser­ rine Hospital in New Orleans by ved four months of a six-month radio and was advised that peni­ military sentence for speaking cillin be administered at once. up for his rights to the Ameri­ can consul. NOT A UNIT The medicine chest was with­ Brown lost his passport in out the drug, but Shaia had Bremen. Learning that it had 200,000 units of his own and was been found and turned over to experienced in its mixing and the consulate, Brown went to After the Waterman vessel was safely beithed in the West Coast port. Black Gang men see the consul to get it. What administration. gathered around in Engine Depairtment for photo by Ship's Photographer. Front row (by table), Shaia brought out his supply was more natural? left to right: Troy Smith, Oiler, and A. Hubeny. FWT. Second row: J. B. Brown, Wiper: Pete and began treatment. For the When he went into the con­ Solberg, FWT, and L. Brevik, Wiper. Rear row: J. Yapling, 3rd Assistant; T. Logan, Oiler and next 50 hours he was in con­ sul's office to ask for the pass­ stant attendance checking Weav­ port he received rough treatment Engine Department Delegate: Joe Phillips, FWT, and E. Duser, Jr. 3rd Assistant. er's respiration, temperature and from the start. "Get your god­ Photo submitted by Thomas Logan. pulse. Every three hours he ad­ damned hands off my desk," ministered 25,000 units of peni- he quotes the consul as saying. Naturally Brown took excepThrough the mght, the next ^ t^is remark and hot day and until 3 A.]\L on toe ^^^ds followed, but nothing mommg of February 16 he did ^o^e. All Brown wanted was his not depart from Weavers side, (passport. At that time the fever broke and the crisis passed. By late in What he got was six months. With the exception of toe avia­ sinks in toe form of a bitterly "waves" or "low pressure cen­ the morning his pulse and tem­ The MP's grabbed him and he tor,, there is nobody more at the cold cap over each pole. How­ ters" on the front. was hustled through a militsuy mercy of the weather than the ever, since more air is being Weather forecasting, which is perature were normal. warmed at the equator to pile up a complex combination of sci­ In a letter to toe company, court and was in the stockade seaman. Captain King praised Brother before he knew what was going True, the farmer can be the over the poles in its turn, the ence, art, savvy and luck, con­ victim or toe fair-haired boy of poles become overloaded. Some sists largely of trying to predict Shaia for his sterling job when on. toe weather, and so can your of toe cold air breaks out. That's the movement of these waves, he wrote: "... I am sure that COLD WATER grandfather" when he wants to where the story of storms begins. many of which originate or in­ Weaver had an attack of pneu­ take the family on a picnic Let's stay in toe northern tensify over the North Atlantic monia and would have been in After four months in two dif­ However it is the farmer's crops, hemisphere, although the process and the Great Lakes. ferent stockades. Brown was refor a long and dangerous illness except for Steward Shaia's leased on good behavior. But not the farmer himself, that is is essentially toe same whether After such a storm has passed those months were rough ones. affected, and your grandfather we are north or south of the comes the cold dry air. Eventu­ skill in nursing." When the Havana arrived in There were about 20 seamen can always stay home if it rains. equatorial line. ally the cold air, borne by the New York a few days later in Army prison camps in Ger­ But the seaman and the air­ "trade winds" and getting BATTLE FRONT Weaver was up and about though many when Brown was there, man live and work, and too often A huge mass of cold air cover­ warmer with every mile, reaches still a little weak for his ex­ all of them held on flimsy die in the weather. Moreover, the equator again, and then toe perience. After a check-up at charges. Reveille was at 5:00 there is not much they can do ing thousands of square miles process starts all over. Anybody the Marine Hospital he was a.m., and the men were lucky to about the weather once they are who has been on the North At­ okayed to return to the ship. get to bed by 11 -o'clock at in it. lantic this winter knows that Accordingly, airmen and sea­ Another ship or another crew j night after spending much of toe there has been a steady progres­ men develop an acute weather and the story might have had a day in military drill. They had sion of toe big storms. The win­ different ending. no money, no cigarettes and no sense. They know the signs of ter record of marine disasters good weather and bad as well help from anyone. and near-disasters confirms it. Tropical storms, the hurricanes At one period Brown spent 12 they know their home towns. of the Atlantic and the typhoons days in solitary confinement on HEAT ENGINE bread and water because he But what is this weather? of the Pacific, are something else stood up for a fellow seaman, Where does it come from—and again. Many weathermen be­ an NMU member, who was be­ why? lieves that tljey start as waves on what they call the "equatorial If you don't get the LOG when ing given an especially tough To begin with, the earth whirls your ship touches Manila, it's not going over. front." in space under a vast envelope lEd. Note: Subsequent articles toe fault of Ludovico Agulto, toe There was no joke about the called the atmosphere, the air, LOG'S "Manila Watch." Agulto bread and water, particularly toe which is a mixture of many breaks away from the North will cover other aspects of the reports that Philippine authori­ water. Just to make sure he gases. Because of toe sun, the Pole and slides south. As it weather. Members are urged to ties, fearful of smuggling, have knew he was being punished, shape of toe earth, the spinning moves, its leading edge or write in about the weather they so curtailed harbor activities Brown says the authorities pour­ of toe earth on its axis and sev­ front" pushes under the have seen on the world's oceans.) that sometimes he cannot get ed cold water over him every eral other factors including the warmer, wetter air it encounters past the gangway. If he can't two hours. It was quite a dose unequal distribution of water on its southward run. come aboard and meet all toe for a man who had talked back and land, the atmosphere works Along toe front, the warm air Seafarers, he will leave a hub- a little to a consul. as a great heat engine. condenses into clouds as it is If 70B don't find linen ber-stamped sign reading SIU- Coming across on the Army The sun's heat strikes the tossed aloft. The clouds preci­ SUP to show that he has done transport Zigmore wasn't much earth most directly at the equa­ pitate rain or snow. The front when you go aboard your his best to deliver the imion better than being in a stockade. tor. Air at the equator' is is a true battle line between ship, notify the Hall at once. paper. Brown put in 10 to 11 hours a warmed and rises rapidly far warm and cold air masses. A telet^ram from Le Havre or day in the Stewards Depart­ above the earth. Then it spreads The great winter storms of the Singapore won't do you any ment — without overtime, of out north and south, drifting to­ northern hemisphere, the storms course. As for the ATS crew, ward toe poles. that batter ships in toe North good. Iff your bed and you "Strictly a phony bunch," Brown As toe air drifts it cools and Atlantic and sm9ther most of have to lie In it. reports. becomes denser, v It gradually North America in snow, occur as 'Talks Back,' Gets 4 Months In Army Brig li.- Weather *War* Embroils Seamen Manila Log Man Is On The Ball ATTENTION! �Friday. March 5^ 1848 t B B SEA FARE RS tO G PiigeNlaa SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief R. NEY McNEELY. Dec. 14— SEATRAIN HAVANA. Dec. 24 ^ Chairman Michael Evanosich; —Phairman Faustina Pedraza: Secretary M. C. Kibnark. New S^elary Fred Shaia. New Busi­ Business: Member reported Sec­ ness: Motion carried that when ond Mate as carrying gim around the Union opens its books that deck. Steward reported linen Oscar Sartin, John C. Bailey and shortage and asked crew to re­ Henry Rote be admitted. Good turn surplus. Repair list made and Welfare: Motion carried that up and approved. Motion car­ LOG donate two pages to cheer­ ried that copy of minutes be ful news and praise to members turned over to new crew. Good and crews instead of beefs. Mo­ and Welfare: Discussion on tion carried that meeting go on cleanliness of ship. One minute record with vote of thanks to of silence for Brothers lost at entire Stewards Departments for sea. the excellent Christmas dinner, and service throughout trip. XXX died on the SB George - Davis. \orE OM THE X % % GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Feb. Motion made by John Popan KESOLUTIOMS. THAT GO SEATRAIN HAVANA, Jan. 23 j Motion carried to post meeting 1—Chairman J. C. Walker; Sec­ retary J. A. Bruno. Delegates re­ TD REfER&AJIX/M VOTE OAJ —Chairman Fred Shaia: Secre-. least 12 hoiu-s before lary Henry Weaver. Jr. A list of! meeting is held. Motion carried ported 50 disputed hours on MARCH iO/ 25-cent fines drawn up by Deck that third assistant be investi- Deck, five hours in the Engine VVE /MOST SfREAJeT^EAj Delegate Pedraza, Stewards Dele­ gated by MEBA and SIU for Department. Ship's Delegate to gate C. W. Smith and Steward anti-union activities. One min­ see captain about sougeeing THE SlU AMOTI^HTHA/ Shaia. fines to be 50c for second ute of silent prayer for lost passageways and about repair­ ing galley stove. Voted to have offenses. Voted not to sail ship Brothers. a complete repair list made for unless radiators were installed in "To MBBT ANY t 4. 4. Patrolman. the Deck Maintenance and MM's SEATRADER. TOSSISLE FUTURE BEEfS Nov. 23—Chair­ foc'sles. One minute of silence man C. D. Anderson; Secretary for Brothei's lost at sea. Nick Mutin. Delegates reported X % X all smooth in their departments. Motion carried that sufficient lava soap be distributed to deck department each week. One min­ 4 4 4 ute of silence for Brothers lost at GADSEN. Feb. 10—Chairman sea. By HANK Obreza; Secretary Logan. Ship's XXX Delegates elected: B. F. RhodaAll hands in the SIU—and especially the permitmen—should ZACHARY TAYLOR. Nov. 30 bargen. Deck; J. W. Logan. En­ turn to in honestly understanding, cooperating and fulfilling the XXX Chairman Ackerman; Seciretary NOONDAY. Jan. 23—Chairman Mullen. Delegates reported all gine; E. Kocharan. Stewards. Educational Program now in effect in our SIU haUs, as well as Smith; Secretary John T. Annal. smooth. New Business: Fines Carried motion that crew go the Organizing Drives going. on. This is a tough year in more Voted to allow Stewards De­ made for infractions of ship­ ashore if ship gets cold again. ways than one—and what we accomplish and how we do it, wiU partment to paint own foc'sle board rules. Good and Welfare Voted that men refrain from go­ mean real security and satisfaction to us all. and galley because of sharp drop One man from each department ing to Union hall with petty 4 4 4 in overtime. Also voted that to rotate each week in cleaning beefs. Voted against Union rul Frank Bose, the electrician, just sailed into town, with work normally done by foreign washroom on lower deck. One ing that SUg men get off after his mustache, after a trip to Europe and a taste of the good labor in foreign ports be done minute of silence for Brothers 60 days or a round trip provided old tough North Atlantic... Brother Martin O'Connor is in SUP change its West Coast rule after a long Isthmian trip... Brother A1 Gordon and his mus­ by crew before sailing. Listed lost at sea. making SIU men get off. Ship's tache is in town... Brother Chester Jowers. one of the oldtrepairs. XXX Delegate to check on present timers, is in town right now...The SS Robin Doncaster made XXX COASTAL MARINER. Oct. 19 rules. Discussion of repaks and ' ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Dec. —Chairman F. Cornier; Secretary supplies under good and welfare. her first trip this week to Southland East Africa. 7—Chairman D. Casey Jones; Blackie Coimors. Motion by One minute of silence for Bro­ ^ * Secretary George Everett. New DuBose that Patrolman be pres­ thers lost at sea. The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation to the Business: Motion carried to in­ ent at payoff in Philadelphia. following brothers: John Nelson, of Massachusetts; Ed Riopelle, 4 4 4 vestigate slopchest prices thor­ Motion by J. Powell that door of Michigan; Earl Harvey, of Alabama; G. M. Fatheree, of Ala­ oughly and report findings to nearest to gangway be left un­ F. T. FRELINGHUYSEN. Jan. bama; Carl Francum, of North Carolina; Russel Saye, of Georgia; shore officials. Motion carried to locked in port. List of repairs 4—Chairman Keturney. Secretary B. J. Schmitz, of Mai-yland; Edward Barron, of New York; Hans instruct Secretary-Treasiutjr to made up and aproved. Agreed Donnelly. Engine Delegate Snow Schmidt, of Louisiana; Billie Darley, of Georgia; R. Tate, of North reopen negotiations with the St. that anyone making ice be and Deck Delegate Kearney re­ Carolina; James Sibley, of Virginia; Noi-man Curran, of Brookl3Ti; Lawrence Navigation Company paid overtime and previously un­ ported all smooth save disputed Prime Fernandez, of New York; Andres Castelo, of Brooklyn; overtime for Saturdays in French Edward Barringer, of the Bronx; Wan-en Simmons, of Long Island; immediately in regard to getting derstood. ports. Stewards Delegate Kuntz Ellsworth Crowther, of California; Edward Ladimer, of New Jersey; the coal bonus. George Everett reported all smooth save for case J. W. Dennis, of Alabama; Robert Hunt, of Oklahoma; Philip riorninated and eleclecl ship's of one member evading work. Galla, of Pennsylvaniaj Elwood Ti-oup, of Pennsylvania; J. B. delegate by acclamation.- Good This member was reprimanded. Ashby, of Tennessee; Hector Conrad, of Connecticut; BiU Hiatt, of and Welfare: Suggestion to Chief Deck Engineer Shipps suggested Florida; James W. Burns, of Missouri; W. B. Gates, of Louisiana; Cook that he refrain from using that sougeeing of coal ships be Arthur Morse, of Indiana, and Ralph Gates, of Florida. so much garlic in food. Agree­ mandatory before leaving port ment among crew to stay away 4 4 4 and that provision be made for from USS in Antwerp due to its Also to William Panewicz. of Florida; Ed Magness. of this in contracts. Motion second­ chiseling tactics. California; J. J. Langley, of Alabama: Floyd Cummings. of ed by Newman and approved. XXX Mississippi: David Berger, of Virginia; Rogie Kanon. of Brook­ Further discussion of sougeeing, ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Jan. lyn; Robert B. King, of West Virginia; George Proctor, of 4 4 4 14—Chairman Thoma^ F. Hill; HORACE GREELEY. Oct. 7— and voted to hold up payoff if North Carolina: Henry Faucher, of Connecticut; Walter Grocki. not done. Voted for fumigation Secretary George Everett. Voted Chairman George Milhalopoulos; of Long Island; Eugene De Maria, of Massachusetts; William and repair list. Minute of silence repairs to steam line, fans, Secretary C. R. Brumfield. Good Gannon, of Massachusetts: Lloyd Campbell, of Michigan, and for Brothers lost at sea. shower nozzles, and other gear. and Welfare: Motions carried for Kenneth Van Alstine. of Michigan. 4 4 4 Carried motions that mess be improvement of recreation room 4 4 4 ALCOA PENNANT. Jan. 18— kept clean and that night lunch and sanitary condition of ship. News Item: Washington, Feb. 25—Congress today ignored the be more efficiently handled. Chairman told crew what con­ Chairman Patterson. Secretary maritime provisions of the Marshall Plan and prohibited the Elected Brother Smith Ship's stituted the duties of the depart­ Carlson. Special meeting on charter and sale abroad of American ships. "It should completely Captain's move to fire Steward. knock out of the Marshall Plan a provision which would put Delegate. One minute of silence mental delegates. Engine Department recommend­ the American Merchant Marine and most of the men who work for Brothers, lost at sea. 4 4 4 ed not sailing until settled. Deck in it out of business," said Representative Bradley. "I do not EMILIA. Nov. 29 — Chairman XXX Department wanted to make see how the members of the House or the Senate can now come WALTHAM VICTORY. Dec. 14 Ernest Gonzales; Secretary Rob­ company keep man now and hold along and write into the Marshall Plan the provision to permit ert C. Thomas. Delegates reports —Chairman H. Conn; Secretary port committee in New Orleans. the sale of 200 ships to Europe and the charter of 300 more."... accepted. Good and Welfare: C. V. Dix. Delegates reported no Stewards Department wanted to It's about time our own American sailors and the Merchant beefs. New Business: Motion by Motion that new cots be put settle now. On Mobile Agent's Marine is sensibly and strongly safeguarded in regards to the S, Zalenski that crew put in for aboard for the crew's use while innerspring mattresses. Good and in the islands. Motion that new advice, sailed to New Orleans, jobs and the ships we should have. Welfare: Suggested by Brother keys or locks be procured foi Steward to be given standby 4 4 4 Brother Angus "Red" Campbell just came in from a trip Conn that library be changed as all foc'sles. Motion made that work and choice of new ship there. ...Here are a few oldtimers who may still be in town; Bosiin soon as ship hits port. One all crew foc'sles be painted. A. Mitchel, Carpenter M. Daez, E. Steel, Frank Bock, R. R. 4 4 4 minute of silenca for Brothers 4 4 4 WARRIOR. Dee. 10—Chairman GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Jan. Leddy, C. Brundage, C. Jurewicz, A. M. Daines, Steward R. E. lost at sea. C. Bbshe; Secretary G. Byrne. 1—Chairman John Doris; Secre­ Ayers, Deforest Fry and J. McMenemy... Remember, Brothers. XXX SALVADOR BRAU. Dec. 14— No beefs in Engine and Deck tary John Bruno. All depart­ The importance of becoming a good union man really pays off Chairman L. A. Marsh; Secretary Departments. Stewards Depart­ ments okay. Voted to have Ship's in many good ways. By reading all union literature and know- ' ' Raymond J. Wells. Delegate re­ ment had beef on eight hours Delegate see captain about clean­ ing what's going on and by participating in various union ported all in good order. New overtime for 2nd Cook, which ing, sougeeing and painting activities—^you protect yourself from ignorance, you keep Business: Motion carried that was held fw Patrolman. One foc'sles, passageways and decks. your union and the contracts strong and you create the real each crewmember donate $5 to minute of silence for Brothers Decided last, man on standby to kind of cooperation and militant unionism which a progressing union depends on at all times. clean messroom for next watch. go to family of SIU Brother who lost at sea. OUR. €>TR«-;CTUR^ mod CUT and SUN •i �r^r* March 5. 194^ TttR 9B;jtF;A^KR RS. tio a Pas*- T*n =rs »• ' , I saa- •' * linportance Of Able Delegates Stressed By Yamhill Engineers To Ihe Editor: Having recently paid off the SS Yamhill after a voyage of nine and a half months, we should like to make some ob­ servations in the interests of good Unionism, which we know Seafarers are vitally interested in. Reason we are bringing this at all is because we have S£dled many SIU ships and have found the crews to be darned good' Union men. 'Working with theni has always been a plea­ sant' experience. But the trip on the YamhiU, which, by the w«y, paid off in Boston in De, c6mber, was the first trip on which we noted a deviation from SIU standards. Except for what happened on this , trip, our experience has shown Seafarers to be compe­ tent 'and determined in handling beefs. The fact that this wasn't the case on the Yamhill appi^red to be the fault of one man -^e happened to be the Engine Delegate — and it demonstrates how important it is to choose Hie right man for that job, therefore, were easily influenced to act as they did by this one guy. . Men like them can be just as easily influenced to act as good Union men, to their own and the Union's advantage and which would do justice to the good reputation of their organization. All that would be necessary was for this fellow to have been more conscious of his obligations and SS YARMOUTH GALLEY MEN •S duties as a Union delegate. This is not to be regarded as criticism. It is only an isolated case. But it does serve as a re­ minder that by not acting, as good Union men we stand to lose much for ourselves and our shipmates. J. C. ^ Bosskowskii 2nd Engineer R, C. Tobiussen. 3rd Engineer HAD GOOD HOLIDAY • , ' - ' A ^ A / I ^ ^ i.'-/ Brothers In C.Z. Hospital Say Union Is 'Riding Good' ABUSIVE First of all, most of the men aboard were permitmen, with . only four or five bookmen in all departments. The Engine Del­ egate was, of course, a full bookman, and he took advantage of this fact to throw his weight around. Because of their respect for a full book, this guy had full f-ein—and he led the fellows aroimd by the nose. Besides that, ho used his position to instigate trouble. In that respect, he was efficient. 'But when it came to being efficient in his duties as a Delegate the was a flop, thereby do­ ing injury to his shipmates and Union brothers, along with the rest of us who were aboard who __are interested in good unionism. There were many good beefs aboard the ship that were never brought up at the payoff. For U weeks, none of us received any fresh linen. We received on­ ly one carton of cigarettes a week; for a period of seven months, and for a month and a half, !we were out of smokes en­ tirely. None of this was men­ tioned by the delegate in questien at the payoff. In fact, none of tl|e men stuck around at the "to see these and many legitirnate beefs through, Three members of the Stewards Department serving up thow iti the crew's mess aboard the Eastern Steamship Com­ pany's cruise Ship are (left to right): Howard Horner. Charles Carr and Alfred Jackson. Christmas, like every other d&yr was- marked -by brotherly, spirit aboard th^; -SS John 'Callup>-These - crewmen gatheredion decki-after a mighty satisfying holiday-meal served while ship was in Lisbon. Portugal. Andrew Messana recorded the happy scene. Stop Disrupting, Cooperate To Keep SIU Tops, He Says To the Editor: In the past, a lot of criticism has been directed toward various ports and members, causing a certain amount of disruption in the Union. This has been wholly unjustified. In this connection ,I would to point out a few things that seem to have been forgotten. Our Union, the SIU, is a dem­ ocracy. It is made up of in­ dividual members from all ports and from many parts of the world. Each man carries a share of the Union's responsibili­ ties and the will of the majority is taken as the policy of the en­ tire Union. To assure the success of these democratic principles, each mem­ ber should contribute a part of himself to the SIU as a whole. liOT REPRESENTATIVE He should be ready to go all C^^-ainly under the existing out to any extent to support the conditions, there could not be SIU and what it stands for. crewl harmony. "When a crew is Brothers, without this organi­ iir harmony it makes it easier zation, our livelihood could be for all hands. Fortunately, the crewl of the Yamhill on the particuljur voyage we are referring to. Were hot representative of Members of the Seafarers SIU'Screws. The black gang dele­ gate Was faC from representative. are entitled to a weekly pay* ment from the Union if they He kept asserting the fact that are laid up in a hospitaL Be he was a book member and kept sure to get what is coming fallihg back on the theory that because he was an SIU mOT' he to you: Notify the Union of your ward number so that could do anything. He neVer stood on his own feet as a Un­ there will be no delay in yeuT ion man. The rest of the crew, receiving the money due you. as we say, were permitmen and cut off and our very homes could be placed in jeopardy. What better reason could a man have to back the Union to the limit. Let's quit being. , overly- in­ dividualistic, being. small boys and selfish hometown kids. Instead^ let's act like the hard­ working seamen we are. Let's back the- Union. It's our protec­ tion. And it's our own organiza­ tion. , R. W. Schoolcraft Boston, Mass. Portrait of a Seafarer Hospital Payments Red Dineen. AB. aboard the Andrew Jackson, is -caught in a candid moment by fellow crewman Ted Filip*#^- To the Editor: Though I'm a recent member Of the SIU, thought I'd drop a line from down here in the Panama Canal Zone where I just left the hospital after an operation on my knee; I had an accident on the Trinity Victory on November 20. Have met a few SIU-SUP Brothers in the hospital. They all think the Union is riding damned good. Have also met a few NMU men. Don't know where they're riding but we have a-good idea because their paper shows up, here quite often, I would like to express my ap­ preciation to two swell shipmates and • Brothers,. Deck Delegate Hairy Cooke and "Chips" Burns who shipped. aboard in Balti­ more, on whose thoughtful and good assistance I will comment. They were doing a fine job aboard the ship. There were a M couple of good beefs when I left the ship in Colon. But they will have to wait until they hit the States. Larry Kitchner Thanhs Brothers For Reinstatement To the Editor: Recently I was reinstated in the SIU and I want to express my. gratitude to the Union. The SIU is the best Union there is. I. urge all other men who are behind in their dues to come for­ ward as. I did. I urge them to be good Brothers with'the rest of the membership, I thank all the officials who helped me, and I am grateful to the committee members for their rational thinking. " Laurentios Koutselis Log-A-Rhythms I'll Be Ducking The Duncan By "I. M. STARVING" Once I was built like a heavyweight champ. But now I am thin and as hungry as a tramp. 1 saile<Lon the Duncan, a hungry old scow. With a Steward who believed in rationing chow. Lettuce every day 'til you looked like a rabbit. The same old menu to him, was a habit. The meals were poor and unbalanced as hell. It's no wonder that all of us aren't feeling well. Potatoes full of grease and the meats so tough, I'm telling you boys, it was plenty rough. You could talk to the Stew 'til your face was blue. And ask him to improve and save the crew. But with a shrug, of his shoulders and grin on pan. His answer would be: "I'm a company m^" With the store rooms full of good Itungk td eat, A place of candy on holidays was the treat. When the trip is over and we are in .port. The Steward should be tried in ctiihinal court. For to feed ua like pigs of the lowest degtee.v Is a criminal OfCOhse against men of the sea. 'I'Mi �THE SEA PAR ER S Friday. Muah S; id48 New Services In Boston Win His Okay To Ihe Editor: Page Eleven LOG MM&P Thanks Seafarers For Support MCBTtNCS-Ind ud iih W«lB««4tr Each Moatk. 8 p. la. Ttlepbooe 2^3 ^nttonni (^vQanizaiion iOtatjes nnb Pilate of ^tntvicn Affiliated with American Pederation of Labor Standard Railroad Brotherhoods I'd like to add my two-cents /' worth to the Brothers' opinion in "Here's What I Think" in JOHN YORDT Street Ste'f-Triat. Orgffniaed 1903 the February 6 LOG. GALVESTON. TEXAS I, too, think that by installing a good comfortable recreation February 9. I948 room with a library, pool table, etc. in the Boston Hall, better understanding and friendship Ur. Keith Alsop, Agent. will be promoted among our Seofarere International Union, 508i 23rd. Street, Brother members. Gelveetea, Tezae. A friendly membership makes a smooth working organization Dear Sir ft EE-etbert and that's what we want. For those living out of town 1 wieh to take thie opportunity to thank you pereenally, and for local 20 Uaetere, and having no place to go for Hatee ft Pilots, for the oooperation extended by yon and your Organisation in cur the four hours between calls, dispute with the Vathlasen Tanker Industries vessel 'BUIl BUH» to win represent­ a comfortable lounge means ation as bargaining agents for the licensed deck officers. even more. Also another good idea is the As you knew the action tsken with your support was snecessfhl In securing such cigarette machine and candy bargaining rights} upon coapletlon of negotiations a contract will be signed. machine. They will serve a dual Upon the signing of the contract your Boabershlp will then have the benefit of purpose: the convenience of be­ working with union officers under a union contract. ing able to get smokes and candy without leaving the Hall Such cooperation as was extended by your Crganlsatlon to ours is certainly the and, most important, the profit answer to our nuitual organisational probleae In organising the un-organited and -can be used to benefit members securing contracts covering thea. who are confined in the hospitals. M. R. Horris Again let as thank you, and request that you call upon us at any tiae that we nay be of assistance to you and your Organisation. ($silmsion Galveston Lads Thank Donor For Cigarettes ^o. 20 Fkaternal^ yours. S.\/. Owen, Bepresentative, Masters, Mates ft Pilots, Galveston Local 0 20. To the Editor: The boys in the Galveston Marine Hospital wish to thank Galveston Local 20 of ihe Masters. Mates and Pilots. AFL. won swift settlement of their J. F. Clark of the Hub Bar beef with Mathiasen Tankers after the SIU crew of ihe Bull Run gave the licensed men's which is located opposite the union ICQ per cent backing. Above is copy of letter received by Keith Alsop. SIU Port Agent Union Hall for his generous in Galveston from R. J. Owen, local representative of the MM&P. acknowledging the Seafarers donation of ten cartons of cig­ support. arettes and matches. These smokes were distributed among us by Brothers Tannehill and Wilburn when they made their weekly visit here. Our Steweurds Department is mond, Milton Tritman, Officers' To the Editor: Seafarers Alessmen; Henry Rowe, Peter Each time I read the LOG I one of the most efficient I have Esmion, Cre wMessmen; Robert Galveston Hospital find that many of the articles ever witnessed in action aboard Pardo, Stewards Utility; Robert are beefs of one sort or another. any ship. The fellows are clean, Brannan, General Utility and neat and courteous in every re­ I'm a fellow who does a little spect. They are patient and many Joe E. Brown, Galley Utility. You will find them, their bitching once in awhile myself, times overlook the many triviali­ To the Editor: quarters and their stations in but then again, I have found it's ties that cause friction. the most orderly condition.. The /Through your kind efforts in a good policy to hand out a little SHARP FELLOWS food is excellent, and when the praise once in awhile. die LOG, I have been able to Baker, rolls up his sleeves, he contact my brother Ed, and I I have been sailing on the Praising them is useless with­ turns out nothing gut gastrowant to take this opportunity of SS Madaket, Waterman, for out mentioning their names. Our nomical delights. expressing my sincere apprecia­ nearly six months now. During Chief Steward is William Jen­ tion of your kindness personally that time I have seen men come kins. His Chief Cook, Second Such a Stewards Department as well as that of your organi­ and go for one reason or an­ Cook and Night Cook and Baker as ours deserves well earned zation. other. One thing, however, no are Alfred Douglas, Frank Ran­ praise. If you enjoy good food, James E. Casey one has ever left this ship be­ kin and Lionel Desplant. The well served every day of the Chicago. 111. cause of bad grub. other fine men are: Joseph Ray- week, you will find it on the Madaket. This conveys the. sen­ timent of the entire crew. Thomas P. O'Rourke Hails Efficient Galley Gang On Madaket LOG Helped Casey Find His Brother Don Broian Goes Bing One Better — Has White Xmas And Turkey, Too Last Christmas was a happy 6ne for me, for a while at least. I was back home with my family -r-outside there was about a foot of snow on the ground. Not too cold, and it was snowing big white flakes, just' right for mak­ ing snowballs. sleep, but after, what seemed to be hours I finally dozed off. About 7:30 Christmas morning I was roughly awakened. I lay there happily, about half asleep. • I had hung up my stocking over the old fireplace, with dreams about what I would find in it in the morning, and the pice dinner we would have on Christmas, complete with turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie. In the parlor was a beautiful Christmas tree, very gayly dec­ orated com.plete with all the trimming.s and a silver star at mumbling to myself: "Has Santa the top. Claus come yet?" Then I heard : It was all so very wonderful, a gruff voice saying: "Hell, didn't and 1 was too excited to go-to anyone ever tell you there ain't no Santa Claus? Time to hit the deck. Get up!" I slowly opened my eyes and reality hit me in the face all at once. I saw that it was a bewhiskered able seaman on the 4 to 8 watch who was calling me. I immediately lay back and closed mj' eyes trying to re­ capture, that peaceful, wonderful dream, I had been having and at the same time yelling to the sea­ man to get the .hell out. He strode out angrily mutter­ ing to himself, something about Santa Claus being landlocked. Finally I saw that it was no use and reluctantly I got up. Thinking to myself it was a dii'ty trick, dreaming a nice dream like that, and me down in the Gulf of Mexico on a beat up old Tanker heading for Texas. Don Brown Capstan KnotMan Tells Of Good Cruise To the Editor: Greetings, Brothers, wherever you may be. Greetings from the land of dark-haired lassies and plenty of rum. We are on one of the beauties of the bauxite fleet, name]J' the MV Capstan Knot. -I' In our gallant crew and acting as our Ship's Delegate is F. C. (Smoky) Harrington. He is hold­ ing down the Baker's job. But not to get the last first and the first last, let me here and now relate the eventful beginning of our wonderful cruise. We left two men in New Or- , leans on December 24. I .can readily understand ihe boys',re- -j luctance to leave the States at , that particular time, what with i Christmas .spirits flowing freely. However, action has been taken , to prevent its happening again. ^ We have had two meetkiga ^ thus far along on the trip, m^nor beefs being ironed out to the ; satisfaction of those concerned. The second meeting went on record as wishing to thank Cap­ tain Luther A. Youngs and Chief Mate Walter F. Lake for coop­ eration shown in Aruba in con­ nection with the procurement of two men to fill the vacancies which occurred at our depar­ ture from New Orleans. I wish we could speak as well of the Chief Engineer. We left Aruba still short two men and at this time we are still short—two men. The Cap-, tain and Mate have agreed to give SIU-SUP men preference if there are any on the beach here in Port of Spain or in P^amaribvj. , The Deck Gang has just made a Christian out of the Bogun. The boys had a beef with this guy. It seems he wanted to- do all the work. Sounds kind, of unusual for a Bosun, doesn't^ it? Other distingui.shed crewmem- • bers listed on the a^ticles^ of thi.s fine vessel include Freddy Robinson. "Handsome" Welsh and . Willie Williams, to name a few. We have a lot of other charac­ ters too. .i David E. McHam MV Capstan Knot Port of Spain We'll Bite, Who Is He? •i . I. HOW COME NO LIST FROM SAVANNAH?, TAYLOR MEN ASK To the Editor; •» The Brothers on board this ship want to know why there is never a hospital report of - the Savannah Hospital in the LOG. Several members have been in that hospital and never have seen the Savannah Patrolman or Agent at the hospital and never got their weekly allowance due them. We arrive at Bremen tonight, December 12, about 7 p.m. We were delayed in the Weser River below Bremerhaven for about It's a mystery to us. too. seven hours on account of fog. Pic came to LOG office s^ns The Crew name, sans story. Only com­ SS Zbchary Taylor ment was a pencilled "Guess who?" on the back. Oh w€lL (Ed. Note: When a Savannah "we didn't guess who Miss^ Hospital list is received, it is Hush was either. run in the LOG.) �Pag^. TwelTflL i;': !•». • «.r.. ' ' "T WMR SB AM AMJims LOG ' sax ,' New Slogan Of Anti-Union Boys Wanna Be A Seaman? F^dai"! March S>'> 1194# ss-.jscessaa HEADIN' THE NpmHAV:^SOME FROM GERMANY Like The Great Lakes? To the Editor: To the Editor: It has come to my attentidh, sis In the March 1948 issue of of yesterday, that more of these Smash Detective I found a clip­ phony shipowners are trying to ping that should interest the break the back of the unions. Union and the membership. As you can see by the enclosed The way it looks, the big boys article from a local newspaper, are really on the go to break the they were trying to sign up these unions or stop their progress by boys around here with promises hiring a bunch of school boy of big money, but when the sailors to man their ships. This fellows go up to see about the. jobs they are told they will start is way is read: at aroimd $150 a month and can WANT TO BE A MER­ work up to around $300 a month. CHANT SEAMAN? ApproxThe men are also given a big imately $180 per month start­ story about how nice they will ing pay plus food, overtime, be taken care of—you and I Travel-Adventureh¥c. lodging. Career. Ride American ships. have heard the story before. No experience required—^Many They put it lik^ this: DedcmeB of the Waterman ship are Shown busy at work FORMER NAVY, COAST jobis—^Ex-servicemen with suffistowing lines nft. Ship had Just departed from Bremerhaven GUARD MEN: Your sea serv­ cieht service may qualify for for return trip to the SfBtes.'Th*e excellent picture was snapped ship's officers. For further in­ ice qualifies you for jobs pay­ and dispatched todhe LOG by crewmember Roy K. Tompkins. I'' ' formation write today to: ing up to $290 monthly. Board Ne names were enclosed. «and room furnished. Opening Mercantile Information Bureau soon on Great Lakes vessel. of Galveston, 1507 Avenue G, See free Pathe movie, "The Gallveston, Texas. Great Lakes." Call at YMCA • Jhst what is behind this ad, I Monday only, 10 AM to 5 PM. don't know. I do know that Bring discharge. ^ere are too many men going to HEAD FOR SIU s'ea now and many of our ships age being laid up. There is no In talking to quite a few of To the Editor: need for a bunch of green men these fellows who have inten­ to Start going to sea for the tions of signing up for Lakes A very rough trip was had summer or for just a trip or two. shipping, I have told them to by all on the last voyage of the contact the Lakes SIU JIall and SS Afoundria. FRIEND OF GREENE see the Agent in whatever port The crew found out that the I was very sorry to hear of the they hit. ship had sprung a crack across, death of Brother Anthony (Tony) I believe it would be a good the deck from the No. 3 hatch, Greene. He was a fine sailor and idea to have these men sign and that the main beam had ai good imion man with whom I pledge cards for future organiz­ cracked at the same time. The made three very pleasant trips ing. Can do? If so, I'll do what ship proceeded to Newfound- • aboard the William S. Young. I I can to start the ball rolling land—and we do mean New-these N o o n d a y crewmen attr sure that aU the brothers down here. foundland. seem to be well satisfied with who have sailed with Tony were The weather was the worst > It has been quite awhile since the world judging by their sorry to: learn of his death. you ever saw. Snow, snow and; I last sailed because of sickness. smiling faces. Can't tell you more snow. who they are as. no names That's about all the news from I am ready to go back now as were enclosed. this port, but if any of my old soon as my wife has a baby. We The crack was repaired, and' shipmates are heading this way, are hoping for a boy so he can then we heard that the samelook me up, brothers. . I have become an SIU man. plate had cracked again so we married and settled down to Tlirough the pages of the LOG stayed in that lovely land a I'd like to say "hello" to all of few more days. landlubbing. my old friends. Robert Northrop Finally we went to Hamburg, H. W. Greenlee 11 South Eighth St. Germanyi where there was no Huntington, W. Va. To the Editor: sq he can get the Bosun's job. shore leave because the Cap­ Wilmington, N. C. In regard to shipboard promo­ On the other hand, there are tain was afraid the crew would tion I would like to say that some men who get their AB fall in love and not sail the papers and right away they get ship to Bremen. So after a stay I'm absolutely against same. If thcf Bosun should stick up big^ ideas along with swelled of nine hours in Hamburg ws for the gang about anything that heads. And sure enough they left for Bremen where fun was might arise on a ship, there want to ship Bosun. Those who had by all. don't want to move up right We went to Le Havre, the ahead lacking the wherewith to would always be one who would away want to make a trip to see To the Editor: new port the Waterman ships Have enjoyed the three weeks pay. So if you guys are tired if they dare to tackle the job. hit on their North Europe run. on the beach here where the of dodging snowballs pay the I've heard around here that In this port, there were a lot weather is warm but expect to Island of Enchantment a visit. these guys lower the booms in of NMU seamen on the beach" Weaver Manning ship in the next few days. The an hoilr and 16 minutes one time who seemed to think our ship piecards here sure have a job to and in an hour and 17 minutes was home sweet home although do . with the ships scattered Fling at Shore Job there were quite a few NMU the next time. Some Bosuns. around the Island. Why haven't Makes Him Yearn for ships in the harbor. Evald A. Olson ^ we a sub branch in Ponce with There was a steady line of Boston Seafarers' Union Spirit a Patrolman-Dispatcher? these NMU men to our ship at^ He could take care of beefs To the Editor; mealtime. They insisted on be-: and jobs on ships m Ponce, Jo^ URGES OFFICIALS ing fed, however, regardless of bos, Quainea, Guanicia, as well They can take this damned time they came. TO PASS OUT FORMS what as Mayaguez before the Agent factory work. Never did I ap­ So, amid a big uproar, they from .San Juan could get there preciate working on ships more FOR SHIP MINUTES were told to make tra'cks where­ which would leave Humacao, Far- than I do now and never did I upon they started to throw francs jardo and San Juan as well as appreciate the Union spirit of not agree, and that same one To the Editor: around the messhall stating that the HaU for the present Patrol­ the SIU membership more than would be the Chief Mate's friend. Having just served on a com­ they could afford to pay for When the Bosun and the gang man,. leaving the Agent free to I do now. mittee at New York Headquar­ eating. cover the entire island for ser- I've been working in the pack up this one usuaUy stays ters checking ship's minutes, I After a look around the ship,, ioiis beefs, when and wherever Parker-Wolverine plant here in would like to make a ^sugges­ another crack Was found on No.Detroit for about two weeks now Attention: Emil Puntillo tion: needed. i. After being repaired again Anyone can look up the past and not once have I heard any we started for the good old To the Editor: Agents and Patrolmen "uSA and a story came to light. financial reports for San Juan of the members even mention Aboard the SS Pipe Spx-ing, could do a good turn if they and see if we could save money their union in their bull sessions. A Wiper was logged for not for traveling expenses. The Pa­ About the only thing they we had an AB named Emil Pun­ would deliver the prepared form turning, to on Sunday which trolman's salary may add a little seems to be interested in is new tillo who was unable to return for ships' minutes to all ships. was called disobedience of a bit to it but with real SIU rep­ cars, buying homes, the chicks to the ship in Port Arthur, Tex­ These are on hand at Head- lawful order. So now a Wiper resentation I believe it would they were out with last night. as. His money will be sent to quarters' and will be sent out on has no time off for himself. Going home, we were rocked Working conditions stink and the company agent of the Pacific. request. be worth it. By doing this the Unidn offi­ to sleep,by the rolling rhythm of Sure met some swell guys and there is apparently no thought Tankers Corporation in San cials will facilitate the prepar­ the sea. One thing leads to an-i, a real character now and then in of beefing about them. As, soon Francisco. the Texas Bar, a place wherg a as I can clear my obligations His gear is being left , on the ing of minutes for Branch meet­ other, so I shall stop now---toi seaman gets a break if he is here, Til be down at 51 Beaver dock and will be taken from ings, the LOG and, certainly, the think about signing on for an-v next committee- elected to go other trip. Conditions might im-, , right. Obie treats a guy good Street scanning the board on the there to the Galveston Hall. over them. How about it? prove. Elmer Morse Ife;.' especially the next day when second deck. P'v you- really need that heave| Irwin SuaU SB Pipe Spring Glen Vinson Arthur R. Kavel, Jr.. Afoundria Meets Rough Weather, : Hungry NMU Men.^ A Swelled Head Does Not A Bosun Make — Seabirer Hits Promotions Says More Legs Are Needed To Cover Busy P.R. Ports •s- • • . I �•••J-: N March .&^iMa r^ « B B A f AM B M S 1B Faga Thici««tt ' "'fc Clay Crewmen Ask Brothers To Rendezvous In Big Town fist A Story? Send K in! Seafarer Reviews Maritiiiie Events Of Recent Weeks To Ihe Editor: coat and hat, sir?" If you seem The minutei of a meeting held 000 a year for four years, as During the last trip on the in doubt, she'll add: "No charge-, aboard an SIU ship recently con­ To the Editor: SS Alexander S. Clay, I wrote sir." tained a request which we would For the benefit of the member­ recommended recently by,- a you about taking her into BrinNO ROUGH STUFF like to see granted. However, we ship who may have missed vari­ Presidential advisory committee, disi, Italy, under sail. At once you have a feeling must rely upon the membership's ous maritime news items of re­ appears to have been shelved by the Administration. President This trip fortunately has that you are going to like the response to do so. cent weeks, here are some that Truman asked Congress for only passed so far with only \ the place. Two years ago, we were The crew, under Good and may be of interest: $24,180,000 for new ship con­ breaking of a cylinder on the a gang just olf a trip who didn't Welfare, suggested that the SEA main engine to give us trouble. know each other too well, anc I'ARERS LOG devote two pages 1. Proposed authorization of struction, including recondition­ The Black Gang disconnected the who weren't too well acquainted in the LOG to cheerful news, the sale of up to 200 govern­ ing and improvement, during the ment-owned merchant ships to cylinder and we made it to our with New York. praise-of men and crews and in­ countries participating in the twelve months beginning July I, The President said new ship con­ destination on one cylinder for­ At the time, we were staying teresting experiences instead of European Recovery Program has struction must be limited at this ward and one aft on the engine. at the Rex Hotel, across the moans, groans and beefs. been eliminated from the Mar­ time "because of the present But that is not the reason for street. We began hanging Well, we still want to hear shall Plan by the Senate Foreign scarcity of steel, the large sur-^ writing in. There is another one. around the Bamboo. It was cosy from Seafarers who have beefs Relations Committee. However, plus of war-built tonnage and During our last few times in and friendly and the prices were —^they serve a good purposeproposals for chartering cargo the uncertainties regarding the New York, our gang has been reasonable. A big difference but as the crew mentioned ships to these countries were ap­ future economic requirements for hanging out in a little cafe on from the many clipjoints around cheerful news is just as inter­ proved by the Committee but on shipping." The Maritime Com­ 47th Street. New York. esting and we'd like to print these conditions: The chartered mission states that its inability It is not a place to go if you more of it. QUIET. DISCREET ships must be dry cargo carriers. to assure operators it can pay are looking for a rough time. But That's where you come in. This place has a quiet and dis- if you are looking for a d^ent Chartering of tankers would be future operating differential sub­ Something unusual is always cre'et atmosphere. Whether you barred. Only ships not in cur­ sidies has made shipowners shy place to take your girl or to en­ happening to seamen and crews are alone and prefer sitting at joy a drink in peaceful and wherever* they drop the anchor. rent operation could be chartered away from making contracts for the bar, or are in company and pleasant surroundings, we sure That incident ashore in the las to these ERP-participating coun­ construction of new ships. would rather occupy one of the recommend that you try it. For port gave the whole gang a tries. Transfers under charter comfortable booths, you'll be NOT SO GOOD one thing, we would like your laugh. It'll probably meter a could not involve more than 300 welcomed with open arms. ships. guffaw or two in the LOG. company. On the other side of the fence Entering the establishment, In the words of the big ad­ 2. Shipping companies and in maritime news are the follow­ Sure hope you have the space you'll be met by Joe Kauphman, for this in the LOG, for owner vertising outfits: Don't hide your dock operators have been asked ing discouraging news items:the owner. He always remem­ to establish a pension and wel­ Joe Kauphman has really shown light under a basket. 1. With the State Department bers you from last trip no mat­ himself to be a friend of the SIU Just give us the details, pic- fare program for the maritime embroiled in a dispute with the ter how long you've been away. men who have been patronizing ures, too, if possible, and we'll workers in the Great Lakes shipping industry over a proposal By the (way, the name is the his place. He has been a friend do the rest. The address is: SEA­ trade. The Cleveland Maritime to transfer ships to European "Bamboo Cafe," and the place FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St» Port Council said that the pro­ nations provided for in early in good times and bad. is on 47th street between 6th gram should be financed by a New York 4, N. Y. When they discover a place ERP recommendations, keen: in­ and 7th avenues. tonnage royalty, assessed on all like this, the members ought to terest is centering around a Gov­ At the bar, you'll meet Chet, bulk cargo carried and handled give it a break and send in the ernment questionnaire to the in­ the bartender who will never on the Great Lakes with the cost name to the LOG whether it's in dustry calling for answers to forget what your usual drink is. borne by ship operators and dock the States or overseas. eight questions. The industry Two or three years later he will companies. The Cleveland MarlWhen you come into a port has delayed answering it al­ still remember. time Port Council is composed of where you're not at home, it is though leading shipping oper­ I walked in after finishing an six AFL unions. They are the good to know of a place where ators have had more than two 11-month shuttle in the East. Seafarer's International Union, you'll be given a square deal months to review the points Chet at once grabbed my hand the Masters, Mates and Pilots, and where you know you'll have To the Editor: sought by the State Department. with a shout of hello. Sure he a chance of meeting., other SIU I wish you thx-ough your won the International Dredge Work­ knew. "Vodka and beer chaser," 2. Redelivery notices covering men and maybe old shipmates. derful paper the LOG and by ers, Tug Firemen and Linemen, he said'—and hit the nail right terminations of charters on ves­ Johannes F. Wunderlich, Jr. notice posted in the hiring halls the Licensed Tugmen, and the on head. sels have been received by the (on behalf of the ex-crew of woldd impress upon the minds International Longshoremen's As­ If you are in company and Maritime Commission. Water­ sociation. Together they have the SS Alexander S. Clay) of all members who wish to re more than 30,000 members on man Line terminated the chart­ choose to sit at a table, always tire their books to do so in per­ the Great Lakes. there in a jiffy is Murray, the ering of 10 vessels and Missis­ son. My book was either lost in Waiter. Does he remember you? Steel Flyer Crew Has sippi Steamship Company ter­ SHIP BIDDING the' mail or mislaid, and now Certainly he does. And he's al­ Good Chow Conception minated 5 vessels. x am out of luck. ways ready to do his utmost to To the Editor: "Cut and Run" Hank 3. Bids were opened on Oc­ I came home for a short stay make your evening into a grand Our advice to the brothers is tober 27 for five ex-German success. that they ship aboard the SS but when I arrived home found ships offered for sale September If your party is slightly dull, Steel Flyer where they really out that I could not sail for a 18 by the Maritime Commission. Murray will quicken it up with can enjoy food as it should be while. I sent my book and a Smith & Johnson Corporation a topping joke at the right mo­ cooked and served. We had four letter asking for retirement until bid $90,111 for the Empire Con­ ment. .Service with a smile, and a half months of good chow. such time a.s I would be able to sequence and $54,000 for the Em­ that's his motto. Our many thanks to a swell sail. When I went to pick up my pire Contyne. Smith & John­ book and retirement card I foimd During the winter, when you Steward, Tom Conception. son's bid on these two ships are wearing a coat and hat, or SS Steel Flyer Grew out it was nowhere to be found. (while bids were being made for To the Editor: f It sure makes one feel like an in the summer if you wear a hat, (Sd. Nete: The Steel Flyer you'll be approached by Sally, lads said a mouthful. The outcast when one is not able to others by other parties) specified The seagoing patients liere that the company would accept the wardrobe mistress. With a Christmas dinner menue they ship out again with his former wish to extend theii- thanks to all or any." cute and disarming smile she'll enclosed would knock the eyes shipmates. the generous crew of the 'SS 4. Merchant vessels under con­ Minot Victory for the donation So, in closing, I say again. coo musically: "May I take your out of a potato.) Brothers, take care of your book tract and being built for Amer­ of more than $18. ' yourself, as I would not like to ican Shipping interests as of We also want to thank toe see what happened to me happen January 1, 1948 are as follows: crew of the Thomas McDonoiigh Three bulk cargo carriers, with to anyone else. for their donation of $15. It will, If this warning is of help to turbine machinery, are being sure come in handy for smokes anyone, which I hope it will be, built in Bethlehem-Sparrows and incidental items. I'll feel as I can still be of some Point Shipyards, SpaxTOws Point, The thoughtfulness of our^ help to the members of the SIU. Maryland for the Ore Steamship brothers aboard these - ships is Corporation. Recently built ore L. P. Wagner, deeply appreciated. We canhoi Pittsburgh, Pa: carriers were the Venore, Ma- thank them enough. We only, rore, Lahore and the Feltore which were built in these same hope that some day soon we Attends School Now, But shipyards for the Ore Steamship be together with them aboard i^AN'T SEE GUYS GRABBING the ships of the SIU. Keeps Union Dues Paid Corporation. ( TWO SEATS FOR ONE FRAME Frank Chamberlayne 5Representative Willis W. • I have a beef to make in connection with members who To the Editor: Fort Stanton, N.M. Bradley, Republican of Califor­ occupy more than their share of space in the recreation room I am a Brother of the best Some men seem to think they can occupy more than one seat. Union afloat, the SIU. At the nia, told the House Merchant To the Editor: Some fellow wiU take two lounge seats, sit on one and «11 the present time I am back in school, Marine Committee "i intend to empty one with his overcoat and sometimes his baggage. so I'll be detained from the propose legislation to bar the Those of us here in the Saa - Meanwhile, some other brother who would like to relax has sea for a while, but I am not sale of ships to foreign nations." Juan Marine Hospital wish to Schuyler O. extend our thanks to the crew to stand or sit at a table. Can something be done about this? being detained from the Sea­ (Representative Bland. Democrat of Virginia, said farers as I am keeping up with of the Wild Ranger for their Ben Hubbard I'll take great pleasure" in sup­ donation *of fruit and smokes. my dues. Book No. 34599 ANSWER—Practically all hands will agree Brother HubIt shows real thoughtfulness and I miss the sea and our Union, porting Bradley's proposal. 6. The Navy has selected four gives us a sense of solidarity. . bard makes a good point. It's okay to spread out comfortably so I was wondering if you would if there are only, a few guys around but nobody should have mind sending me the LOG so I companies to act as general The giving of these items de­ - to stand while someone else uses two or more seats. If that can keep up with our Union and agents for tankers that wiU serve notes an outlay of time and tier oil heeds. • One of the com­ cash on the part of our brother is the case, though, simply telling a guy that you'd like to the sea. panies is Pacific Tankei-s which members and will be- long re­ sit down will be successful in getting him to pull'in his ^ Lo.uis H. Smith, ^ lines. If he should be the one guy in a hundred who wouldn't MarveU, Arkansas will operate seventeen tankers. membered. (Ed. Note: The LOG is on its . 7. A building program for • move,' maybe the guy on duty at the desk can square-away A. R. Silvestri your beef. way to Brother Smith.) passenger ships to cost $150,000,San Juan Hosp. Take Good Care Of Union Book, Brother Warns Men In San Juan, Ft. Stanton Thank Crews For Smok^ I h L , } ;•>/' r• �^ Page Fourleen li-. list:*'-' ' • • • 7; •' • 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG V'" : Friday. March 5, 1846 I Seafarer Ballplayer Is Out To Clinch Baltimore Berth , ; When the first ball is thrown • out next month to start the 1948 baseball season, SIU base­ ball fans might have the oppor; tunity to root for one of their Union brothers—^that is if they're fans of the the Baltimore Orioles • of the International League. : A1 Wilk, first baseman and Ordinary Seaman, now kicking tip the dust in the Orioles training camp in Tampa, Florida, has ' been a member of the SIU since 1940 and last shipped on the Key Palmer, Bernstein SteamQ ship Company. t After a brief stop in the New r York Hall last week, he-collected his gear and headed for the AL WILK ! sunny South. •' If A1 makes good with the He hit .332 and racked up 12 ^ Baltimore Club, he'll be out homers, 7 triples and 10 doubles J there come "play ball" time —a good mark in a tough lea­ ' knocking them off at first and gue. • powdering the ball when at bat. Now he finds himself on the After the regular season he'll move again. His contract was • be back taking one off the board. sold to the Cincmnati Reds and If the grade is a little too tough, he was transferred to the Balti­ well, as A1 says, "I may be back more Orioles. looking for a good one before Twenty-six years old, he hesi­ Little World Series time." At tated to comment on his future any rate he'll be back to grab in the game. a ship after the regular season. "I'm just keeping my fingers crossed," he said, "after Balti­ STARTED YOUNG more, who knows." Not exactly a newcomer to the baseball world, A1 first played semi-pro ball during his high school days in Jersey. Out of high school he teamed up with the Scranton Sox of the East -—Coast League in 1938. Those were the roughest days of his playing career. "Playing ball was easy," he Full of Beefs sai<J; "it was the long hauls by NORFOLK — The Coral Sea busj from town to town and the came into the Port of Norfolk as • second rates that made the life full of beefs as a Georgia hound so hard." is full of fleas. Two years of it was enough The Captain had cleaned the " so [it was with relief that he deep tanks explaining that he found himself sold to the St. needed the exercise, and besides Louis Cardinals. it was for the safety of the ship. 'The Cards sent him to their When the Oiler finished his farm team in the International rounds, he was required to stand L e la g u e — the Rochester Red 40 minutes throttle watch while Wings. the watch Engineer got in that Conditions were much better much painting. with the Wings. The Interna­ The Oiler, of course, got 1 hour tional circuit is but a step from overtime for each trick so stood, the majors and the pace is keen. and somebody collected for all ^ A proving ground for the big work that is ordinarily done by 1/ leagues, every player is a hustler. the unlicensed personnel when After two years with the Red done by the licensed personnel. Wirigs the war caught up with The Master, Captain Nabrolion Brother Wilk. In spite of his saw the light right away and en­ off-season shipping to England tered into the spirit of the agree­ and^ other war area ports, he ment 100%. found himself in a marine uni­ The Engineers, however, were more difficult; having come up form. His luck aboard ships during on "Limey" ships, and never the early days of the war—^not having sailed SIU" before, they a ship in his many convoys was couldn't understand why they hit-^held out through his days could not do unlicensed person­ witfx the marines. nel work just to keep their hand in. CLOUTED THE BALL When the Chief became very The closing days of the 1946 vituperative about it, the Patrol­ baseball season found him back man showed him how it could be I'i with the Rochester club. He arranged—namely by not having finished out the season and put any unlicensed personnel on the ship. I': in 1947 at first base. In 1947 he was back in form. He, however, apologized and promised to live up to the agree­ ment in every respect. He ad­ mitted he had not had time to Withholding Tax Statements read and study the agreement. BAD CONDITION for the following members are being held by the Philadelphia From all reports and evidence Hall. Call or write for them as at hand, this ship sailed in dirty ; soon as possible. L. S. Johnston, and disorganized condition in the C. Donley, Lucien E. Lemay, J. Stewards Department. She had I; 'Wendt, J. Truesdale, A. Samp been cleaned up and was in good son, R. R. Shaynick, C. F. Busl shape at thq time of this payoff. The .IfestfcT okayed- and paid Hbtvard T. Wilson. « '• NOTICE! BOSTON SS BELCaiM VICTORY T. Tlghc. $1.00; C. Turner. $1.00; F. Hobin. $1.00; J. ranum. $1.00; C. Clark. $3.00; R. Long, $1.00; D. Harbin. $1.00; J. Warren. $1.00; E. Craub. $1.00; M. Mueerove, $2.00; C. Sasser. $1.00; C. Mason. $1.00; C. Saranthus. $1.00. SAN FRANCISCO C. B. Pedregosa. $12.00; R. Flnneron, $3.00; Williams, $2.00; Donlson, $2.00; N. Eilert, $3.00; Fuselier. $1.00; W. Jacobson, $1.00; M. Mitchell. $2.00; R. J. Burton, $1.00; D. C. Riley, $1.00; E. L. Magers. $1.00. S. Wilson.' $.100; E. Reeves, $3.00; H. Covington, $4.00; H. Torry. $4.00; Leroy Nicholas, $2.00; L. Pope, $2.00; R. Jones, $3.00; A. Bosage, $10.00; Boritz. $3.00; J. Wheat, $1.00; V. Key, $2.00; C. Pascholl, $2.00; J. Branon, $3.00; D, L. WillUms, $4.00; E. Nesse, $1.00; T. Aldreth, $3.00; J. Wise, $1.00; A. Winkle, $4.00; J. Caylor, $4.00; Roberts, $4.00; F. Criflfis, $1.00; J. F. Gersey, $1.00; F. Lumpas, $10.00; S. Pagan. $.10.00; R. Geyer, $3.00; Leo Gilliken, $2.00: G. L. McDaniel. $2.00; G. L. Edwards, $4.00; D. L. Dexton,$1.00; H. W. Lupton. $2.00; V. Copeland, $4.00. NEW YORK SS JUDITH R. Toomey. $4.00. SS GOODHUE G. W. Meaney, $2.00; J. Pardo, $1.00; T. C. Rigby, $1.00; G. Jacobs, $1.00; A. Meshefski, $1.00; G. Wladislaw, $1.00; J. Ruiz. $1.00; A. Buchenhomer. $3.00; R. Scherffius $2.00; M. G. Bar­ ton, $2.00; E. Jacobs, $1.00; O. G. W. Pederson, $2.00; R. U. Cox, $1.00; R. P. Graves, $2.00; E. Dawkins, $2.00; H. Wheat, $1,00; O. L. Petitfils, $3,00; F .E. D'Amato, $3.00; G. H. Roy, $3.00; A. R. Baker, $1.00; J. Spahn. $3.00; A. J. rowne, $1.00; J. L. Eakin. $1.00; H. E. Rice, $1.00; E. DeBautte, $1.00; P. White, $2.00; A. Williams, $1.00; J. Santaana, $2.00. SS BOLIVAR C. H. Thabpe, $3.00; T. De La Reguera, $1.00. SS H. LONGFELLOW S. Smith, $2.00; J. C. Mikronis, $2.00; W. Worm. $2.00; G. T. WorreL $2,00; A. G. McRae, $1.00; B. L. Miller. $1.00; F. D. Gosse, $1.00; W. T. Roche, $2.00; W. D. Adair. $2.00; H. Zapaldwski. $3.00; L. Lee. Jr., $2.00; R. Gorju, $1.00; J. P. Smith. $3.00; W. H. Banks, $3J>0; E. L. Walker, $4.00; C. Svensson, $2.00; C. E. Roney, $4.00; fl. DeBerry, $2.00; H. S. Thomas. $2.00; B. Nicholas, $1.00; J. N. Holltnger, $2.00; R. F. Schero, $2.00; J. Hurdle, $2.00; S. Henry .$2.00; S. Haywood, $2.00; F. Lynum, $2.00. SS JANEWAV H. Sitkowski, $1.00; D. J. Neijl, $2.00; A. JhHg, $2.00: N. Bigney, $3.00; C. LaRosa, $2.00; J. Fernandez, $1.00; A. Sanchez, $1.00; W. A. Craven, $1.00; H. Hornreich, $2.00; W. Mrozinskl, $2.00; A. Sarg, $2.00; M. J. Noulis, $2.00; J. Hals. $2.00; M. Kopenhagen. $1.00; J. A. Costello, $1.00;. S. Huren. $2.00; A. Jensen $.2.00; N. E. W. Larson, $2.00; J. H. M^allls, $2.00. SS KATHRVN P. G. Gonzales, $1.00. SS JEAN LAFITTE W. J. Schmutz, $1.00; G. E. Camp­ bell, $1.00; E. H. Germer, $1.00; F. Wm. Winkles, $1.00; J. W. McKlnnoh, $2.00; D. Newell, $2.00; C. Jackson. $2.00; S. Ruzyski, $5.00; G. W. E. Flood, $2.00; J. T. Patton, $2.00; J. Petkac, $2.00; V. M. Detomasso, $2.00; 6. M. Guarino, $2.00; J. Mehalov, $2.00; J. J. O'Donnell, $1.00. SS YORK A. E. Buck, $1.00; E. Read. $2.00; S. J. Convertino, $2.00; H. A. Gauntleff, $1.00. SS GADSDEN N. Sepe. $3.00. PERSONALS BILL "RED" JACKSON Get in touch with Mrs. Shirley Wessel, Seamen's Church Insti­ tute, 25 South Street, New York City. ^ t. JULIO CALDERON VIVAS Get in touch with Mi-s. Eduvigis Montanez, c/o Gerardo Mendez, Jr., Abogardo Notario, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. J, HAROLD NELSON There is an important letter for you in the New York Hall Baggage Room. 4. 4 t WILLIAM E. PORTER Get in touch with your mother, Mrs. John Plumby, 203 Wash­ ington Street, Steubenville, Ohio. 4 4 JUAN RIOS Get in touch with Joseph Volpian at Headquarters, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. an average of over 200 hours per Give ^Em A Hand man for the 40-day trip to every man in the Stewards Department. NEW YORK—A little coopera­ Much credit for this is due* to tion goes a lot farther than bull­ a fine job done by the Stewards dozing and browbeating in a lot of cases, especially within the Department delegate. SIU. Brother Cannon, Engine Dele­ gate, had a particularly tough job It seems like a trivial thing to of separating the wheat from the mention but, unfortunately, the chaff, but he did a fine job in actions of a few super-duper the matter of Engineers doing militants within the Union ranks NORMAN^{Ozzle) 0'KRAY_ las caused many permitmen a "Your dad is much better. . unlicensed work. He stuck right with it until lot of difficulties. Please write. Sorry my letters My beef is against those mem-!didn't reach you. My phone num­ every detail had been ironed out and paid. The Deck delegate bers who delight in needling the^ ber is now PLymouth 523Wlr younger permitmen and keep Dorothy (sister)." was also on the ball. At the payoff numerous in­ them in a state of fear by threat­ % X X stances came to light where the ening them with "I'll see that MICHAEL P. MASEK Purser had either copied over­ your permit is lifted." Your mother has not had word time wrong or failed to include That is not the way to make from you since you left home it in the copy the payroll was good Union men out of these and asks that you write to her. made from. Youngsters. Education and coop­ 4, -t, This necessitated the making of eration is^ the answer. Tteach MARVIN or B. M. MURPH many vouchers, so when all had them to interpret and appreciate You are asked to contact Hazel been paid off and half of the the SIU constitution and con­ Murph, 104 N. Poplos Street,^ crew had gone ashore, some one tracts and they'll thank you for Kannapolis, N.D. came up with "No breakfast in itXXX the Port of Philadelphia Decem­ MAKE FOR BROTHERHOOD QUINN DARMODY ber 6th." How much pleasanter and wis­ H. C. Vinton asks you to, get No one had put in for it but er it is to help and teach these in touch with him at the Hbge the company representative, youngsters the facts than to Building, Seattle 4, Washington. when shown that the galley XXX make them fear and hate you. range was out of order at that The phrase "Brotherhood of the JOHN (Red) WALLING time, ordered it paid for all of Sea" still means just that. You are asked to contact the the unlicensed personnel. Seamen's Church Institute, 25 Almost every permitman is South Street, New York. The Master groaned and asked willing and anxious to learn if me if I was going to require him XXX you will but extend a helping to make out 29 more vouchers. ALBERT SKONBER6 I told him, "No", I would at­ hand. Remember, they make Dorothy D. Skonberg wishes tend to that myseli and at the good Union men and will be of you to reach her at 122 West request of the crew members great assistance if and when a Fourth Street, New York 6, N.Y. that were still on board, I strike comes. XXX .• '> They've been of considerable AL WHEELER handed the Master an official Union receipt for $31.45 Log help to us in our organizing ef­ Get in touch with Ray BergDonation, which he promptly forts and they are the future eron, Arrigoni Hotel, Middletown, leaders and organizers-of this Connecticut. paid. The payoff was mutually satis­ Union. You can mold them into t ft t CONSTANTINOS LEON factory to the crew and Com­ good Union men or break them. At the payoffs if is not the NICOLAIDOU pany, and I am satisfied We will have no more trouble on the permitman who performs, it's the Get in touch with your sister Coral Sea from misunderstanding super-duper militant. • Matina Nicolaidou, Pavlou Melai Ir, Caxl (Red) Street No. 5, Volo, Greece. 0 of the agreement. �''Vl " "' " -•.•-'"•••• "• -.-^v"''" Friday, March S, 1948 THE S E A F A R E R S LO G Pasre Fi^n Unclaimed Wages 21.46 Morrell, Ernest Mofrell, K .94 ... 1.78 Morris, Albert A Morris, Charles W 64.68 Morris, Chester Reed ... :22..48 Morris, Clyde W.. Ji-, ... 105 Morris, David L 3.26 Morris, David R .45 Morris, E. L 8.39 Morris, Harvey W 30.98 Morris, J. E 12.87 Morris, L. A 1.98 Morris, Leroy 17.21 Morris, Peter D 18.80 -Morris, Purdom A .. 9.43 •Morris, R. D .91 -Morris, William J 2.23 Morrisey, Tohn T. - 3.20 Morrison, Israel M 2.06 Morrison, Jefferson 15.40 5.60 Naklicki, Frank • Morrison, K 11.86 Muir,, Hi Hallowicz, L. J. Mulars, Frank A 12.52 Morrison, Raymond W. 1.87 Nangle, Charles Mulberry, HaiTy Jr 9.88 Morrison,, Vernon M. 8.40 Nangle, John G. Mulholland, Robert 23.94 Morrissey, Francis J. 2.97 Narbaez, Manuel R. Mullen, Bernard J 21.46 Morrissey, Thomas P. 12.57 Nash, Ferrell Gene Mullen,, Edward J 1.42 .JVIorrow, J 9.02 Nash, Frederick J. Mullen, James N 14.46 •Morse,, Anthone W. 29.95 Nason, Alfred Mullen, John 2.75 Morse, Howard . 16.33 .... 7.04 Nason, Deward Morse, P. M 4.16 Mulley, James ... 6.91 Nassar, Mohammed Mulligan, Donald F Morsette, Leo M 1.79 Natale, Alfredo .... 3.28 Mulligan, L. V Mortenson, Gus 1.72 Natale, Ferdinaro L Mullikin,, Jackie L 11.18 Morton, David C. Jr .80 Naters, Fred C MuUin,, Alfred M 5.76 Morvay, Andrew John 54.30 Naugle, John G Mullins, Thomas J 4.43 Mosedale, R. J 2.54 Naulty, Emmett, Jr Mully, J 4.62 Mosher, Albert 21.24 Nauman, George, Jr Multer, Marcus 14.46 Mosher,, William F. 27.29 Navarro, Robert Multhaupt, Kenneth 10.74 Moskowitz, Myron M. 28.58 3.24 Naylor, Edwin L Mosongsong, Joaquin .67 Mumford, Harry J Munck, Axel S. ^ 1.78 Newl, Alfred Moss, Charles D .89 Neal, Charles F Muncy, George .P 36.25 •S^otes, Louis J .74 Neal, G Munday, David E. 16.10 Metier, W 2.47 Neal, Herbert J Mundos, Charles 11.03 Motley, Joseph Fuller ... .30 Newl, Howard Munday, Joe Junor 94 Moulton, Arthur E 8.96 95.18 Nealon, J. P Mount, Donald L 10.89 Munday, Jos. P. H Munday, Munrow R 4.73 Neatherlin, George R Mouring,, James F .72 Near, Eugene W Munice, H 4.21 Mouton, O'Rell P 17.14 Neevlep. F. T Muni, Joseph 11.61 Mowatt, Byron G. 15.20. Nehlhaff, Wilmer Munea, Leonardo Jr 46 Mowen, Chas. C 4.90 Neibauer, Thomas F Munnerlyn, Chas. "J 8.78 Mracko, Frank Stephen .. , 150.00 Neill, Luther D Danstuart 29.62 Mueller,, Ralph A 3206 , Harry J 23.16 Neisler, Robert Hoke Murchie, Norman John .... 21.15 Neitzel, John Geo Murchison, Sterling 14.22 Nelson, A I'Mmdo, R 2.89 Nelson, A. C Murelle, Thomas 3.34 Nelson, Arthur S Murphy, Carmelo 105.92 Nelson, Burnell . BALTIMORE 14 North Coy St. Murphy, David V 17.64 Nelson, Carl J., Jr William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 Murphy, Earl B. ...f. 11.88 Nelson, Charles A BOSTON 276 State St. Murphy, Edward J 17.19 Nelson, Charles F "Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Murphy, Goldman ' .95 Nelson, Charles 8 - GALVESTON 305Vi—23rd St. .33 Nelson, Clifton -.Koith'Alsop, Agent Phone 2-5448 Murphy, Herman Clinton - MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St- Murphy, James K 1.04 Nelson, ^Idred E Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Murphy, John J. ... . 4.20 Nelson,, Harry G NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartrea St. Nelson, John A Murphy, Maximo . .: 3.22 • E. Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 02 Nelson, John P NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Murphy, Michael J Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Murphy, Reter 2.11 Nelson, Monteiro NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Murphy, Thomas A 1.14 Nelson, Robert E Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 Murphy, W 17.82 Nelson, Robert M PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Neman, H. P. E Murphy, Walter 17.02 Lloyd Gardner, Agent LOmhard 3-7651 Nemer, John G. Murphy, William B 9.64 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Do.uglas 2-6475 Murphy, William E 35.43 Nesky, Steve SAN JUAN, P.R 262 Ponce de Leon Murranka, Henry Martin.. 14.02 Ness, Leonard P Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-599C Murray, Chevalier C 9.44 Ness, Orville A SAVANNAH 220 E«»t Bay St. Ne-s-se, Ole Pedersen Murray, Francis 118.63 Charles Starling. Agent Phone 3-1728 3.17 Nettleton, Charles W TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklm St. Murray, Francis Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Murray, John C 80 Neuing, Robert lyiurray, John T. 27.48 Neuklis, A Murray, Joseph B 27.64 Neveille-Neil, George V HONOLULU .18 Merchant St. Murray, Paul A 1.34 Neville, Arthur L Phone 68777 Murree, Charles F.* 91 Neville, Dennie RORTLAND til . W. Bumsida St. 6.16 Newak, Joseph J 'Beacon 4336 Murray, John Robert RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Muscatto, Charles A 2.11 Newberry, Herbert C Phone 2599 Muschong, Edward 16.42 Newbert, Joel T SAN FRANCISCO .... 106 Market St. 14.52 Newman, Arthur W Douglas 25475 Muskat, Edward 27.74 Newman, Cyx'il A SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Musselman, Donald E 11.34 Newman, Irving Main 0290 Mussolini, Louis WILMINGTON ......440 Avaton Blvd. Mustakas, G 1.48 Newman, Robert E Terminal 4-3131 9.88 Newton, C Musto,, Brien A. 38.68 Newton, Clarence Osborne Muszynski, John N Mutschler, Albert 13.07 Newton, Wm. P., Jr. {BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Myers, Buford R 36.70 Nicholas,, Antonio Cleveland 7391 Myers, Leonard 4.56 Nicholis, Harry E CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. 20.65 Nick, Jules T., Jr Myers, Raymond C Superior 6176 1.87 Nickel, WilUam CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Myers, William Main 0147 Mylonas, Peter 3.94 Nicies, Paul DETROIT 1038 Third St, Myric, Edward Earl 2.68 Nickols, Harry L., Jr Cadillac-6867 Nickolson, Eugene W N «ULUTH ^831 W. Michigan St. 44.39 Nickolson, Raymond H Melrose 4110 Naab, Chas. C 4.97 Nidiffer, Jan\es C TOLEDO 618 Summit St. Naasik, John GarSeld 2112 Nabors, Buford G. 14.67 Niealing, Robert C Naes, Sylvan 0 30 Niedt, Norman A Nagle, J, 1.16 Nielsen, Aase J. .69 Nielsen, Eugene E MONTREAL ... ...1440 Bleury St. Nagle, Joseph W. 55.55 Nielsen, Robert E VICTOlftlA B.C. ... .602 Bouthlon St. Nahas, Alexander ....: Garden 8331 Naimo, James S. 2.06 Nielson, Charles VANCOUVER ...... -.188 Hamilton St. Naish, Donald R. .87 Nielson," Niels PacUic 7S2.4 Nielson,, Walter Charles..., Nakis, Menelaus P. Oakley, Ford J ^ 2.05 dakley, Oliver P 22.52 Oates, Francis 133.39 Obar, Robert 7.58 O'Briant, Barry W 3.74 O'Brien, Daniel C 13.99 O'Brien, Francis 0 5.89 O'Brien, J l.lQ O'Brien, J 5.64 O'Brien, P. D 89.29 O'Brien, Timathy C 8.39 O'Brien, " Wm 20.62 O'Brien, W 3.76 O'Callaghan, M 24.98 O'Connor, George 29.41 O'Connor, James T -8.32 O'Connor, William M 1.00 O'Day, Edward " 33.81 Odgurski, E 4.96 Odle, Frederick E ,45 12,17 3.74 Ociom, Claude 16.56 1.38 Odom, George E 12.87 .2.23 Odom, J. L 17.70 O'Donnell, James 9.47 .99 O'Donnell, John , 2.05 .53 O'Donnell, Patrick J '5.99 24.44 O'Donnell, Wm. L 7.72 48.00 O'Dowd, Geo. M 121.26 3.40 Oftenbeck, Rudolph 1.52 2.23 Ogg, Duane 4.69 .69 Ogonouski, S 19.59 4.20 O'Hara, Earl . .04 10,34 O'Hara, Wiluam 1 ; 9.24 .99 O'Hare, James J .59 5.15 O'Hearn, James J 19.74 4.66 Ohlebowski, Stezepan •2.23 1.04 O'Keefe, Joseph James ... ,3.06 2.69 joiaquible, Alfonso .. . 7.58 1-32 Qiden, Thomas .. 1^8.53 2.97 .Oldham, H. J .. , 2.82 28.33 ,01ds, John P - 3.86 4.22 O'Leary, Daniel J. ... .. 9.38 11.18 Olihonik, Anthony R. .. 15.77 120.62 Oliver, Basil R .59 3.56 Oliver, Edward 56.98 2.23 Oliver, Edward H 2,38 6.54 Oliver, Ralph D 18.06 4.56 Oliver, Richard E 5.14 4.28 Oliver, Roger M 47;11 20.64 Olivie, E. J .... 4:oo 18.26 Olivier, Benjamin P. 33 7.09 Oiler, Ernest 234 64.35 Oiler, Juan .... 839 5.19 Olman, Karl ... 322 1.44 Olmstead, Barry .... .J3.25 21.26 Olmstead, George S ... 5.59 14.46 1 Olmstead, Robert ... 11.23 89 |01ofson, Edmund C. 19.28 12.73 |01sen, Charles ... 538 4.92 .Olsen, Hans ... 1236 1Q.26 jOlsen, John A ... .86 2.47 Olsin, Alf O ... 12.92 14.92 Olson, Carlton L ... 3.56 2.34 Olson, Edwin J ... 831 12.77 Olson, Ernest A ... 9.40 5.55 Olson, Oscar .20 1.77 Olson, Richard M ... 10.94 02 Olson, William David ...... ;5.35 13.15 Olson, William L .. .9.27 11.52 Olston, R . 1.58 4.00 O'Malley, L. B. ... 2.88 21.46 O'Malley, Thomas .01 8.53! O'Mara, Eugene ................ 11.37 Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLD6., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions^now l>dng ^id by the Mississippi Steamship Ocnnpany covering the period up to December 31, 1046. '' Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District SUP § Gt. Lakes.District Canadian District 5.43 Nieves, Francisco 1.87 Nihoff, Archibald 15.12 Nikonowiez, Walter 11.58 Nilsson, Stig, A 12.12 Nimtz, Wesley A 3.73 Ninnes, Frank W., Jr. .. 5.83 Nixon, Kenneth .65 Noah, Robert D .77 Noah, Wilbur 18.16 Noble, Albert 1.75 Noble, Harold R 9.11 Noe, Raymond G 5.04 Noel, Harold L 3.16 Nogas, Edmund 13.99 Nolan, E 10.26 Nolan, Floyd C 2.52 Nolan, James 7.33 Nolan, Robert 6.56 Nolan, William V 19.42 Noone, Thomas F 79 Nordahl, Arthur 155.19 Nordell, James L 46 Nordlund, Clifford L . 6.00 Nordstrom, Johan E 24.27 Norek, John P 11.34 Noren, Donald R 5.94 Norgard, Johannes T 59 Norgren, Richard H 8.26 Norholm, Erik P 4.51 Norman, Anton 15.29 Norris, Herbert C 1.98 Norris, John D 4.39 Norris, Maurice M .45 -NoiTis,, Robert J 1.96 Norris, Roy 1 1.04 Northrop, Robert H. Jr .95 Norton, Bennie S 4.13 Norton, Francis E .79 Noto, Rosario 12.39 Novoes, D. V 5.51 Novak, Clarence J 63 Novak, Frank J 1.65 Nowak, Felix W 61.27 Nowicki, Bronislaw 20.53 Noyes, Carlos T. E 1.74 Nunes, Ernest 10.74 Nunez, G 94 Nunez, J 2.53 Nunn Wellington C ,45 Nunn, William H 16.39 Nunnelley, Luther 1.04 Nycz, Alex J O 10.81 16.16 Oak, A 3.73 2.06 69 12.12 10.74 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 1.37 farers International Uhion is available to all members who Wsh 2.97 tn have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment: of 36.06 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to hjive 9.16 the LOG sent to you each week addi-ess cards are on hand at eVery 35.90 SIU branch for this purpose. 36.66 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SlU 1.79 h^l, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the L^, 11.86 which you can fill out, detach and send to- SEAFARERS LOG, 51 01 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 18.82 1.98 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION r 12.77 ^ 17.72 To the Editor: 2.47 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tlie 16.36 address below: 5.90 3.28 5.13 Name 5.13 2.28 Street Address 37 5.53 City State 11.38 .89 Signed 1.38 5.50 fiook No. 1.98 \25.60 Natiee To All SIU Members I �Page Sixteen TH E SE AF ARJ^RS £o C WHAT ttWWK.,. --ifel QUESTION: Beginning on March 10 and continuing tlirough April 10, the membership of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU, will be yoting on a Referendum Ballot proposed by the recently-concluded Agents Conference. The four propo­ sitions are as follows: 1. A $10.00 strike assessment to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Strike Assessment. 2. A $10.00 build­ ing assessment to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Building Assess­ Friday, March S, i^f -'-, /py-'••V--P- ment. 3. An amendment to the Shipping Rules prohibiting shipboard promotions, except in cases of extreme emergency. Violators of this rule to be fined no less than $25.00 for such offense. 4. Another amendment to the Shipping Rules making it an offense for Wipers and Ordinary Seamen who fail to put in the two hours time allotted for cleaning the crew's quarters. Each infraction of this rule to be punishable by at least a $10.00 fine. What is your opinion of these proposals? 'M GEORGE REGISTER. Carpenter: One thing the Conference rec­ ommended. that I'm for 100 per­ cent. is those two assessments. So far as the building assessment is concerned, if it doesn't turn eul to be enough we ought to have another. I'm in favor of lhat strike assessment. loo. We've got to be prepared for anything lhat may happen this year. Plenty can happen, loo. 1 read all the Conference reports in the LOG and heard them in the meeting. They give a good picture of the SIU as it is now end, to my way of thinking, lay down exactly the right policy for next year. W. SCUDDER. Bosun: To my mind the two assess­ ments recommended are sound and will be stabilizing forces. Management is trying to subdue all unions through the TaftHartley Act. We need more solidarity and strength than ever before. Whenever we own a building. I own it, you own it, every member owns it. That gives us strength just a: a strike fund does. Sometimes Imildings can be made to pay for them­ selves. These are crucial times. We all should take pains to un­ derstand our position under the T-H Law and other political deals, and act accordingly. P. CHEKLIN, Wiper: I like these assessments fine. The strike assessment will give us that power we must have these days if things go the way they look like they're going. A big strike fund is pure strength. I think we need to own our own Halls everywhere we can, too. In some ports we are now in bad buildings. The best thing to do is buy buildings, then we are protected. Maybe we can help ourselves in some ports by own­ ing buildings and rent^g parts of them, but I don't know about that. It looked to me like the Agents Conference was a big success. LEON REYNOLDS, Br,; WM. H. RHONE, Ch. Steward: S. SELTZER, Ass't Electrician: I'm in favor of buying Halls The membership should vote Both assessments sound okay where necessary and where the j^e strike assessment and for to me and I'm going to vote for membership is of sufficient num­ the building assessment too. It them. I do think, however, that bers to warrant it. We don't jis obvious that the strike fund any money not used for a strike need to bui^ theih in the little I is necessary to strengthen the in 1948 should go into a general ports, but all of our big ports Union's position. We need the strike fund for possible use at should have SlU-owned Halls. some future time. Buying build­ On shipboard promotions: Some- new buildings too, because we ings is a good idea because it Simes you get a man aboard who are a clean Union and should have will give vs a sense of financial iS' incompetent and needs to be clean quarters everywhere. The security as well as giving us a seplaced, but the Steward, under Conference was right on ship­ voice in the community as prop­ the new set-up, would not be board promotions, too. All rat­ erty owners and taxpayers. I illowed to replace him with an­ ings should be shipped from don't like the third point about other crewmember. As for the Union Halls except in real emer­ shipboard promotions because a ctrlke assessment, I'll always be gencies. But I don't think man aboard ship is a good Union in--favor of a bis strike fund-~ Wipers and OS alone should man and should be promoted if it's the same as life insurance. have td clean foc'sles. i he shows he can do the work. R. E. INGRAM, OUer: ORVILLE PAYNE, Ch. Steward: The Agents Conference did a We need plenty of money for good job. The policies they possible future strikes and the recommended were the right best way to get that money is ones for the SIU's future. Take by assessing the membership. the strike assessment they Every dollar we get now will be recommended. That's a good a big help in the event the shipidea. We may have to take some ' owners want to play rough. And real action to combat the Taft- 11 like the idea of buying Halls Hartley Law. The assessment is in various ports. Why should we insurance that we will be able pay money to make some land­ to fight the operators. We just lord rich? We can buy Halls pay the premiums. The build­ [and save money in the long run. ing assessment is a good idea too. jl don't like the fourth part of Everybody knows we need new i the referendum, however, bebuildings in some ports. We I cause Wipers and Ordinaries need Halls with room in them should receive cooperation from for better recreation facilities the rest of the crewmembers in than we have some places. this work. JOE EKLAND, Oiler: ROBERT PETERS, Oiler: I'm for both assessments 100 If we don't put money into the percent. We need that money in strike fund, we won't have the strike fund. When our eontracts are up this year, the real money enough to wage a- long test of the Taft-Hartley Law will strike. Our last two strikes were come. As long as we are work­ short—the next one maybe dif­ ing and have the money, we ferent. I've never heard anyone should sock it away. If a strike complain of having money' la should last any length of time, the bank, and that's just what we may find ourselves bankrupt. this is. There is no doubt that As for buying our own Halls, the Union is here to stay, so we I've always been in favor of that. might as well buy our Halls and Let's be sure they are good settle down. It's cheaper iii the buildings and are big enough for long run and the buildings will expansion. Each one should be then be ours. A good place for big enough so we can hold our us to start is right here in New meetings at home instead of York. A bigger New York H^ is; definitely needed. • • -hifiiS" xentingi � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource March 5, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 10 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PREPARES QUIZ FORM TO AID ALIENS MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL SEEN FOR RESOLUTIONS ON REFERENDUM BALLOT NOTE TO BIG-HEARTED CONGRESSMEN:BRITISH BUILD SHIPS AT A FAST RATE NEW BOOK ON STRIKE STRATEGY SCHEDULED FOR EARLY PUBLICATION WILDCAT ACTION IN FOREIGN PORTS BOOMERANGS ON ALL OF MEMBERSHIP RETROACTIVE PAY DIRECTORY BRITISH ADDING TO THEIR FLEET AT FAST PACE PLENTY OF ACTIVITY IN BALTIMORE HALL KEEP GEAR HANDY IN PORT BOSTON AND STAY NEAR DISPATCHER''S DESK SAN FRANCISO SHIPPING SLOWS BUT JOBS ARE STILL AVAILABLE SHIPPING RESUMES IN CHIAGO SAND BOAL NEGOTIATIONS OPENED PHILLY LOOKING HIGH AND LOW FOR NEW HALL PUERTO RICO IS STILL WAITING FOR SUGAR TO GET GOING SEAFARERS GREAT LAKES DISRICT NEEDS VOLUTEER ORAGANIZERS TO COMPLETE DRIVE BALTIMORE SHIPPING HAS RELAPSE ALIEN SEAMEN STILL GETTING RUNAROUND NEW YORK ON SHIPPING UPGRADES;ROBIN DONCASTER RETURNS TO SIU LAKES ICE CRACKING;SEASON TO START SOON MC BARRED FROM SELLING ABROAD NEW IMMIGRATIION SERVICE ON GREAT LAKES STEWARD'S SICK-BED VIGIL SPEEDS BROTHERS RECOVERY WEATHER'WAR'EMBROILS SEAMEN SEAFARER BALLPLAYER IS PUT TO CLINCH BALTIMORE BERTH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/05/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log