34 32 1900 http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bf1a56665dd0ac85111e1ab05b5510ef.PDF ade3f2f7b5ed1b911eac3f271e219604 PDF Text Text SEAFA1IERS«L06 Monk 14 1458 • OFFICIAL OR6AN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND 6ULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • RUNAWAYS IN BID liv • .'.f- 'I ."I "I Story On Page 3 Story On Page 2 Job Well Done. the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union (left) are greeted on return home from the American Coal beef by Louis Foyt (2nd from left), MCS assistant secretary. Con­ gratulated for their fine work were Hebberto Hermosilla, George "Scotty" McCormack and John Costa, who came East for the beef. American Coal Shipping now has only one vessel operating, hauling grain to Yugoslavia. Five are back in the boneyard and another is due to go. (Story on Page 5.) Seafarers Earl ftome Again, smith, electrician (below, left) and J. Otreba, wiper, catch up on news of Robin beef as Robin Locksley arrives back in New York. The Locksley is one of four Robin ships on which the NLRB has already certified SIU bargain­ ing rights. Certification on three others is still pending, awaiting outcome of NMU court action. (Story on Page 3.) 4 Si , .-"iiI In This Issue: SKI Benefits Extended For Disabled Children —Story On Page 2 Survey Launched On US Atom Tcmker By 1961 Runaway Go's Want Out On New US Construction World Maritime Confab May Junk 3-Mile limit —Story On Page 5 —Story On Page 16 —Story On Page 8 •N ... • ji . r s; • ^ i f \ •• Absentee Ballots vFor '58 Elections Available! Siurvey Lists State Rules For Merchant Seamen —Story On Page 10 iii. PHOTO-FEATURE: % SIU —Story On Page 9 j.:: :;:-y: •: ' i ,^;r( �S EA FA H ERS Vlt« T-W» r' -^: Engineers Okay Merger Program By Wide Mar^n 1- -Tf, •f"'' h Frances Shows Off Her Heavy Lift Child Aid NEW YORK — Trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan have announced an extension In hospital and sur­ gical coverage for Seafarers' ctUldren. Under the extension, if a Sea­ farer's child, under the age of 19 years old, becomes totally disabled, his hospital and surgical coverage will continue in force throughout the disability. Prior to this, dependent children wece covered up to their 19th birthday at which time benefits ceased. But now they will be cov­ ered for as long as they are dis­ abled and dependent. The program assures coverage for hosptal board, hosptal "extras," surgery, doctors' visits in the hos­ ptal and blood transfuson under the SIU Welfare Plan. Another NMU [Injun' Bites Dust — Vfho Bouneed MrDougall ? Vote Boycott Of Wreck Law' States t SEAFARERS LOG iSi "V p-''• ••' '7 • .V.V.:r,' SIU Plan Broadens Representatives of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association will n^eet In Chicago on May 24 to further their merger program follow­ ing the results of membership^' refierendums in the two xm- the Maritime Trades Department, ions. Secret ballot voting in AFL-CIO. The Chicago meeting will in­ the BME and MEBA resulted in overwhelming approval for merger clude planning for forthcoming con­ of the two organizations. The tract negotiations and are expected MEBA membership also voted to result in a unified bargaining heavily to approve affiliation with program. The vote results also pro­ vided for BME affiliaUon with the MEBA as an autonomous union and for BME representation on tlie MEBA'i National Executive Coun­ cil and national subcommittee. For the time being, the BME will re­ tain its ties with the Seafarers In­ Longshoremen gently ease heavy deck cargo onto waiting dockternational Union of North Amer­ side truck in San Juan. Hi-Lo (left) helps steady the load. ica pending a full and complete merger. , In the two union referendums. the BME members went by better than five to one for merger and ap­ proved a new constitution by a MOBILE — A "mild shipping lopsided 13 to one margin. MEBA hoom" is predicted for this port members, with more than 4,000 within the next few weeks with voting, went to one in favor The SEAFARERS LOG cartoon entitled "Ten Little Injuns" which appeared in Febru­ the Wild Ranger, Hurricane and of the merger plan and better than Beauregard (Waterman) coming three to one for affiliation with ary 28, 1958, issue has turned out to be on accurate estimate of NMU afftdrs. Still another "Injun" has bit the dust in the National Maritime Union, this time Secretary-Treasurer out of the yards and taking on full the MI'D. crews. Ten other vessels are ex­ The tentative merger agreement McDougall, and the questionspected in port during the period. upon which the members voted exercising maritime circles is better Job than the secretary, but NMU and had been vigorously de­ The Beauregard is the sixth calls for final, merger to be com­ "who wanted McDougall's mainly because he does not like fended by Curran while imder pre­ vious opposition fire. All was well Waterman vessel to complete con­ pleted by January 1> "1960, the scalp, and why?" the secretary-treasurer. . . . version Into a trailership in the terms to be subject to another McDougall's "withdrawal" from "That kind of a campaign on the with Stone until he took issue with Mobile yards. She is scheduled to secret ballot ratification vote. In the coming election came just two part of a vice-president certainly the position of NMU attorney Herjoin the Bienville around March the interim, the two unions are to years after NMU President Joseph' would not be in the best interests naan Cooper on what should ba done about the legal challenge to 18 in extending Waterman's "sea- work out joint contract negotia­ Curran and others decided that of the imlon ..." land" trailership service to Puerto tions, a joint organizing program, NMU Treasurer Hedley Stone had The point of view expressed in the hiring halL provide for reciprocity in shipping "had it." McDougall was selected some newspaper reports that Mc­ The scuttlebutt hap it that Stono Rico. on each other's vessels and seek and backed by Curran and others Dougall was voluntarily going back came into the office one day and Four other former C-2s are pres­ improvements alignment in of the NMU inner circle at the time to sea. to better prepare for future found that the NMU policy on the ently servicing New York, Wilm­ their pension and and welfare pro­ to give Stone the bo^ce. < responsibilities in -the NMU, b hiring hall had been reversed in ington, Mi^i, Tampa, Houston grams. Just two months ago, in the not shared in all maritime circles. his absence without consulting him and New Orleans with Waterman's BME president Ray McKay "Pilot" of January 16, Curran de­ Those who have been following and that NMU halls and registra­ new service. ^ These are the Gate­ way City, Azalea City, Fairland and hailed the vote results as assuring fended McDougall against attacks NMU political infighting pointed tion lists were to be opened to Lll rank and file support for the ob­ launched by Joseph Dunn, vice- to the case of Hedley Stone, just comers without prior approval by Raphael Semmes. Port Agent Cal Tanner reported jectives of the merger program. president. This is the way hs han­ two years before as evidence that the NMU membership. When ho that alterations and renovations The BME had conducted a vigor­ dled it: "One rumor has it that another influence was making it­ protested, he got the ax from Cur­ throughout the hall here are just ous campaign among its member­ there Ls division in the National self felt in McDougall's decision to ran. about complete. A new dispatcher's ship in favor of the program, point­ Office and, as a result, one vice- "withdraw." in the subsequent election cam­ They pointed out that Stone had paign, fought over the position to board and other facilities designed ing out that it offered greater bar­ president will run against the sec­ to speed-up the handling of mem­ gaining strength, possibilities of retary-treasurer, apparently not been in high favor with Curran be taken on the hiring hall, Mr.. bership pffairs have been installed. more economic gains and improved because he believes he can do a and other policy makers in the Cooper openly campaigned for The new hiring; board measures job security for members of both Curran's stand, against Stone's, be­ eight-feet by six-feet aiid has a unions. National MEBA officers fore the 1,000-man crew of the SS black velvet background. Yellow also had pressed hard for approval. United States. Mr. Cooper's posi­ ttf/f UTTtE /NJOMS...<r, The B^ voting had started plastic numbers clearly visible tion was faithfully reported in the from the back of the hall are December 1 and ended January 31 "Pilot" of July 5, 1956 under the .ons. used to show the Jobs. The entire but the ballot count' was held up headline "Cooper Tells 'Big U' board is trimmed in chrome and for the conclusion of the MEBA Curran Action Saved NMU Hiring adds to the appearance of the hall. vote, which ended on March 2. Hall." The meeting in question took Shipping in the port forJthe last place In May, 1950, during the ..^td couple of weeks was good with NMU voting period. over 130 men shipped to regular In the course of the election, the jobs, and another 100 to various Curran opposition, campaigning on relief jobs in and around the port. the hiring hall dispute, said that The~following ships hit the port the issue was "Copper Rule or during the past period, the Alcoa Membership Rule" in the NMU. Pioneer, Alcoa partner, Alcoa Po­ Those who cite the purge of laris, Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Cor­ Stone as an example of the type PHILADELPHIA—The execu­ sair (Alcoa); the Hastings, Wild of influence existing in NMU top Ranger, Claiborne, Wacosta and tive board of the Glass Bottle Blow­ circles believe that similar influ­ Monarch of the Sea (Waterman). ers Association, AFL-CIO, has ences are very likely responsible All were in good shape with no voted to boycott "right to work" for McDougall's sudden "with­ states when it comes to selecting major beefs reported. drawal." The people who "per­ union convention sites. suaded" him to leave undoubtedly The union board voted the reso­ have provided him with a prepared lution in discussion of possible lo­ statement to smooth over the rift. it is also pointed out that the TV Mor. 14, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 6 cations for the union's next inter­ national convention. It was ten­ iiiere sf • iNJIU secretary-treasurer is the tatively voted to hold it in Cali­ second ranking full-time officer of fornia—provided voters in that the NMU, and is in a strong posi­ state disapprove of a proposed tion to influence policy and advance "right to work" law. his personal political career. In •iher&viT&P&'-i . • PAOT HALL, Secretaty-Treaaurer The resolution would tend to view of Curran's well-known sus­ HERBEBI BBAND. Bdttor. BEBNABD SBA- rule out Miami Beach, a favorite picions of other NMU officials, ae KAR. Art Editor. BBaJHAii ABTBUI, IBWM evidenced by the repeated purgeg SPIVACK, AL BtASXin. JOBM BRAZIL, Stag convention city, since Florida is Wrtters. Btu. lloosr. Gulf Area Repredown through the years, someone one of the 18 states which has a tentative. Joe is not always the road to suc­ charges against Lawrenson which "right to work" law on the books. may have found it easy to exer­ resulted in his expulsion from the cess. (Vfifl 1* lippn thrAtiwh Published biweekly at the headquarters cise influence iOn Curran to dispose Copies of the resolution have 'el the aseiaioft liiternallonal Union, At of McDougall as a possible future lantie A Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth been sent to all the chambers of EEEEEEEEE SEAFARERS LOG • Feb. 28. 1958 Avenue Brooklyn 33, NY: Tel. HYaclnth commerce and convention bureaus The big question then in the 9-6603. Entered as second class matter NMU today is, are the influences at the Post Otrica In Brooklyn, NY. under in the 18 states involved and in LOG cartoon appearing February 28 turned out to be jrophetic MM Act of Aus-M'1'1>responsible for McDougall's sudden other areas where business groups when NMU Secretory-Treasurer John McDougall's "wirifidrawa!" "withdravyai'^l^, the same^-as. tbose have been campaigning for such who gave'^tbne the boot?" ' legislation.was announced'qiM^eklJioiteff'^v'irfh 'Mild Boom' In Prospect For MoUle 4:;., Much 14, l«tt> L OG la \i �lUirBi i^ ltn SEAFAtiERS LOG Taf Tbre* Runaways Hungry For Gov't Cargo; Seek US Registry WASHINGTON—^Long a mainstay of the US merchant marine and of US seamen's jobs, the "50-50" law may now be accomplishing what seamen's unions have long sought unsucI 4. * SI a 1.2 J.^ A • cessfully—the return of Liberian-flag ships to the American flag. The fost break in the run--f away trend came when the the reason being the higher cargo flag rate was $13.85 a ton. Both Pegor Steamship Company, a rates offered under American-flag ships were tankers which have tramp operator, asked and re­ operation because of the "50-50" switched to the grain trade because of lack of oil cargoes. ceived permission from the law. On the same day, a US ship Maritime Administration to The cause of the reverse trans­ return the Liberty ship Pegor to fer is the fall of the tramp ship­ got a grain charter to Turkey at American-flag operation, where it ping charter market under the for­ $17.48 a ton while a foreign ship is now being manned by a crew of eign flag in both the coal and grain settled for $6.20. This was also out American seamen. A second ap­ business with the basic charter rate of the Gulf. The SIU and other maritime un­ plication is pending from the P^nu to Northwest Europe down around Seafarer George CKea, AB, starts to unpock geor in Robin Lock< $3 to $3.85 a ton. The tramps claim ions have fought vigorously over Trader and others are expected. sley foc'sle after shipping as replacement for Seafarer who helped Pegor was the first of what is re- they need a minimum of $4.70 a the years to defend the "50-50" SlU hold Robin Line fleet against NMU raid. Locksley was one portediy a number of applicants ton even while running foreign. law against repeated attempts by of four ships certified to SlU. Court suit is holding up certification for return to the American-flag, In fact, Greek and Liberian-fiag foreign nations, the State Depart­ shipowners have been talking about ment and some domestic farm in­ on three others. establishing minimum cargo rates terests to modify or repeal it. The and refusing to rent their ships unions and the American-flag for less than an agreed-upon fig­ steamship industry have argued ure. that "50-50" met part of the ob­ By contrast, rates in the semi- jectives of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ protected US-flag trades, involv­ rine Act which aimed for a fleet ing carriage of Government agri­ capable of carrying 50 percent of cultural surplus and foreign aid US overseas trade. "50-50" of cargoes, are running up to 2V^ course, covers only that segment Acting to protect the Union's interest in the Robin Line fleet, the SIU has filed a motion times the foreign-flag rate. This of foreign trade which consists of in Federal District Court seeking permission to intervene in the National Maritime Union's enables the tramps to make a prof­ US Government-owned or Gov­ ernment-financed cargoes. suit against the National Labor Relations Board. The suit is aimed at preventing the Board it under the US flag. The action of the Maritime Ad­ However, the current impact of from certifying the SIU as col­ lective bargaining agent on lowed the lop-sided defeat the the National Board that it certify ministration in approving the re­ "50-50" in securing the return of of the Pegor drew a sharp Liberian-fiag ships was totally un­ Robin Line Ships. It fol- NMU suffered in seeking to raid the SIU on the three remaining turn protest from the SlU-contracted expected, although in the past the shipf. SfU Jobs in the fleet. The SIU argues for SIU's certi­ Meanwhile, Seafarers have been Buil Steamship Company. In a let­ law has undoubtedly contributed fication on all seven Robin Line shipping to the four certified ships', ter the Maritime Administration, to the retention of some tramp vessels, four of which have already the Robin Sherwood, Robin Gray, Buli complained that it had Lib- shipping under the American flag. been certified by the Board, and Robin Kirk and Robin Locksley. ertys in lay-up available for "SOrecommends dismissal of the The Gray and Locksley called at SO" charters. "We urge that the NMU's suit which has delayed cer­ New York and other East Coast Board," the company letter said, tification on the three remaining ports and took heavy loads of re­ "use its power ... to prevent for­ ships. A hearing was held on Tues­ placements as Seafarers who had eign ships from coming in under WASHINGTON — The Pacific day, March 11, at which the SIU been riding these ships for a the US flag to compete with own­ District-contracted American Presi­ presented its motion. year to hold the fleet, got off for ers of US flag vessels . ." The Maritime Administration dent Lines has signed a contract The case is being heard by Fed­ well-deserve^ vacations. claims that in many instances such for the construction of two "Sea- eral District Judge Sidney SugarSeafarers Get Overtime registry transfers to the American racer" vessels. The ships will be man who had previously dismissed of a modified Mariner type. The the NMU's suit to bar certification Crewmembers on the Gray also flag can be completed without MA company already operates eight of the SIU. Sugarman reinstated got a well-deserved present when permission. Mariners in its Pacific and round- the suit following the NLRB'i re­ SIU patrolmen servicing the vessel In Again, Out Again collected some 245 hours overtime, the-world runs. quest for a more definitive ruling. most of it for working while on Of course, should a large num­ WASHINGTON — Isthmian The contract waS" signed with the He stated that the basis for his wheel watch and other items not ber of tratnps come back under the Steamship Company's request for a subsidy on several of its routes Bethlehem Pacific Coast shipbuild­ original ruling had been erroneous. overtime under the American flag, they might have has turned into a knock-down draging division in San Francisco with The NMU had filed its petition considered difficulty getting cargo at any rate NMU agreement. each ship to cost nearly $15 mil­ in court early in January to bar Squads of NMU officials are still and it is presumed they would then out fight with two already-subsi­ dized operators, the SIU's Wash­ lion. ^ certification of the SIU. The NMU visiting the ships certified to the seek to transfer out again. ington Ofiice reports. American had also filed charges of "intimida­ Completion of the construction SIU in order to pressure NMU men Recent reports in the "Journal President Lines and American Ex­ contracts came after an odd inci­ tion" at the Labor Board is its last to stay aboardr Despite their pleas, of Commerce," leading shipping port Lines have been opposing the dent involving the Puget Sound ditch efforts to upset the SIU's three NMU men on the Gray trade newspaper, emphasize the Isthmian application so vigorously Bridge and Dredging Company of clear-cut victory in the fleet. packed their gear and got off, say­ disparity between US and foreign that the president of the SlU-conSeattle. The Seattle yard was low •Charges Not VaUd' ing that they were disgusted with rates. On March 4th there were tracted company, A. E. King, served two charter transactions to carry notice he would claim undue preju­ bidder on the AFL vessels, but •The New York regional director the whole business. then withdrew its bid. As a result, of the Labor Board ruled out the Ships still to be certified are the grain from the US Gulf to Greece. dice if the Board decided against the yard was penalized $500,000, objections raised by the NMU as Robin Hood, Robin Trent and The foreign-flag charter was at the him but granted increased sailings rate of $5.75 a ton, the American- to the two other companies on the with the penalty divided between "not valid" and reconunended to Robin Goodfellow. APL and the Govefnment. The same routes. new awards are about $300,000 While Isthmian has been seek­ higher than the Puget Sound bid.. ing subsidies on its Persian Gulf, The "Searacers" will be the first Far East and around-the-world Mariner-type ^ vessels to be built services, APL has put in applica­ specifically to the order of a pri­ tion for additional sailings in the vate shipping operator from the Red Sea area. Isthmian has pro­ hull up. tested the APL application, with King declaring that APL would' need "spoons" to get the available Veeps Goy Too cargo aboard because it is so lim­ After laying oflE 9,000 produc­ ited. An Isthmian subsidy in the tion workers since last Septem­ Persian Gulf trade, he said, would ber out of a. total of 20,000, the not leave room for any other Curtiss-Wright plant in ^oodcompany because Isthmian would ridge, New Jersey, has gotten be able to carry more than 50 per­ around to some of the company cent of all cargo offerings. brass. Three vice - presidents In other areas where Isthmian suddenly decided to "resign" is seeking subsidy, US ships are simultaneously. A considerably carrying 29 percent of total US larger number of company su­ round-the-world cargoes and only pervisors below that level have 17 percent of cargoes on the south­ also gotten the ax. Like many ern Far East to Atlantic Coast run. aviation firms, the company has Isthmian is using these figures to been hit by the switch from air­ justify its subsidy bid in these craft to missiles, and also by areas so as to increase US-flag parBatch of jobs on Robin Gray it bio! for by mon on tho boach in hoadquarfort. Cortificatlon of ship the general decline in business. ticipatioii; : ' cloarod way for shipping jojN through BlU again. . SlU Seeks To intervene in NMU Robin Line Suit APL Signs For 2 New Cargo SItips Isthmian In Knock-Down FMB Fight •-! "^1 M\ m �EBSOWKwrrfffw^"- '-7, 7 "\r^: ]^e Four SEAFA HERS LOG lOanih 14, SC/A, First Sea Union, Now 73 m 8"" ; i/-v;:- if-?!K • This is ani\iversary month in the American seamen's union movement with the-Sailors Union of the Pacific, the first of all maritime unions, celebrating its 73rd birthday on Thurs­ day, March 6. In addition,"*" area were the passage of the MaWednesday, March 12th, ^uire and White Acts. The first marked the 104th anniversary permitted a coasting ship sailor to of the birth of Andrew Furuseth, whose name is closely linked with the early successes of the SUP. Folsoni Street wharf in San Francisco was the birthplace of the union in 1885 when over 200 sailor men, indignant at a proposed wage cut in the coasting trade, formed the organization called the Coast Seamen's Union. A little over a year later, another group of sailors formed the Steam- I •.•Ji.: ^<: I.: 4' .4r-,: • .•;:K"' •' Andrew Furuseth Ife' S WCvf.v. 1^; ife'^' ^iyj ;. I •, p -*' V my' m' tefe- •yZ.-, V J,P:7 ..i.-Sl', ship Sailor's Protective Union. The two groups merged in July, 1891, adopting the name Sailors Union of the Pacific. Native Of Norway Furuseth, who was a native of Norway, had come to California in 1886 in thejhope that he would be able to do something to improve conditions of worid seamen through the United States. He quickly became the spokesman for the Coast Seamen's Union and later for the Sailors Union follow­ ing the merger, in the fight to end the virtual peonage under which seamen worked. -He represented American seamen until his death in 1938. Early legislative successes in this pay off at any time in the course of a voyage. This, in effect, gave sailors the right to strike a ship to improve conditions. It also pro­ hibited allotments to crimp houses out of seamen's wages. The White Act extended the Maguire Act provisions to offshore UC ships. It prohibited the flogging of seamen which was ail too com­ monplace then, and allowed draws against wages at any port of call. The next major step did not come until 1915 when, with the assistance of Senator R(^bert LaFollette Sr., Furuseth and the union won passage of the 1915 Sea­ men's Act, freeing merchant sea­ men jm foreign ships in US ports from the desertion rule. This per­ mitted them to pay off in the States, and its sponsors hoped it would have the effect of boosting foreign Wages on ships touching US ports closer to US levels. Seamen's Act The Seamen's Act also spelled out many protective features for seafaring men which still exist, in­ cluding minimum foc'sle space, safety provisions, minimum feed­ ing and storing and other regula­ tions. However, much of the effec­ tiveness of the Seamen's Act inso­ far as foreign ships are con­ cerned has been nullified J)y the strict regulations of the McCarran Act and other laws governing alien seamen in the US. Meanwhile, on • the economic front, the Sailors Union fought a number of notable strike battles. The SUP served as the focus for the formation of the first country­ wide Seaman's union, the Interna­ tional Seamen's Union. When the ISU disintegrated following the collapse of the 1921 strike, the Sailor's Union kept maritime union­ ism alive and sparked its revival on all coasts with the successful strikes of 1934 and 1936. These successes laid the foundation for the maritime hiring halls of today, plus the superior wages, conditions and welfare benefits enjoyed by to­ day's seamen on all coasts. New York Finds Shinnng Holding Up, Men Choosy NEW YORK—Shipping in this port continued to be very good during the past period for class A men. Several jobs, including replacements for the Robin Gray, stayed on the board for several calls before"*^ vannah; Elizabeth, Beatrice, Fran­ finding takers. ces, Kathryn, (Bull); Steel Sci­ Bill Hall, assistant secre­ entist, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Mor­ tary-treasurer, reminded the mem­ bership that Seafarers should take all jobs as they are put on the board. Headquarters is still awaiting word on the certification of the Hobin Hood, Robin Trent and the Robin Goodfellow. During the past two weeks there were 22 ships paying off in the area, four signing on and 15 in transit. The Beatrice (Bull Line) went into idle status for a few days and came out again this week. The ships paying off were the Alcoa Runner, Puritan, Roamer, Pegasus/Alcpa); Seatrain's Georgia, New Texjai,' £pui«lai»a,'Sii ning'Light, Antinous (Waterman); Fairland, Gateway City, Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic); Michael (Carras), and the Robin Gray (Robin). Signing on were the Steel Sci­ entist, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Fairlwd (Pan-Atlantic), and the Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa). La-transit vessels were the Alcoa Pilgrim, Pegasus, Runner (Alcoa); Steel Scientist, Steel Flyer^ Steel Seafarer (Isthmian); Kenmar, Pennmar (Calmar); Warrior, Hastings (Waterman); CS Baltimore, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); Bienville (Pan-Atlantic); Michael (Carras) and the Seatrain New Jersey (Sea* trainL •t):' s Z''HZZ-ZS!C:.Z'-Z.V ; yZfilieiUiyiIt's herd to understand why there should be ony delay 4m any ship in Insulating exposed steam lines. The remedy It simple enough — just wrap some turns of lagging oround the line ond nobody can get hurt. Still occoslonol reporti will come In about crewmembers getting scorched by a hot line thoT wasn't protected. The motto on every ship should be "Don't log with the lagging." Keep those hot lines properly insulated, and one more Occident won't happen. . \ An SlU 5 Safe i m- wmm P* ,1,.^ I ' "/i' V: �SEAFARERS Mmreh 14. l»St Right To What? QUESTION: Whof k your Idoa of an idoal shipboard pet? R. Melvil, cook: The best ship­ Zenon R. Rivera^ AB: 1 think a dog is the best kind of pet to have board pets, are parrots. You can talk to them and aboard a ship. spend many They are very hours in training friendly and usu­ them to speak ally take to the and answer you. whole crew. It is a sensible They help pass bird to have on a the time in train­ ship for it is ing and playing clean and intelli­ with them. We gent. The only had one While I pets I do not like was shipping on the Rosario, but she gave us some to see on ships are cats. They are — trouble. She had 12 pups during too dirty. the trip. S. t. tJulin LellBski. steward: In my t t t Harry Monalian, AB: A dog opinion we should not allow any would be the best kind of pet for pets on board a ship. I think fora ship. They are one thing that very pleasant they are too animals and the dirty and also crew usually gets that it is an in­ a kick out of tak­ justice to confine ing' care of them them.to a vesseL and training Take a dog; they them. I like pets are used to run­ on a ship, in fapt ning in fields and when 1 was on digging in the ground, but on ship the Sandcaptain we had a regular menagerie ot they are out of their environment. parrots, parakeets, dogs' and what­ t not. Charles Farranto. OS: Either a - t t 4> small dog or a small monkey. 1 Catailno Ramos, steward: I think that the dog Would be would prefer either a dog or a more easily parrot for both trained and will are easily trained stay in one place and a lot of fun. once broken, but But if anyone is I would prefer a interested, I hap­ monkey. I would pen to have a like to pick up number of kit­ one of those tens in my home small South now and would give one to any American monkeys for a pet, but Seafarer who they cost too much right now so I'll have to wait. wants one for a pet. Page Fire- LOG "San Francisco Labor," pub­ lication of the San Francisco Central Labor Council, reports an example of what "right to work" laws mean in practice. In 1951, grocery clerks in Reno, Nevada, were getting a $68.30 weekly scale. Those in San Francisco were paid $70. The following year, Nevada adopted a "right to work" law. "Today," the newspaper reports, the Reno clerk is $13.14 a week be­ hind the San Francisco clerk, instead of 70 cents. "And he has no welfare plan and no pen­ sion." Another Two Coal Ships Boneyardedy Recall Of 3rd Due BALTIMORE—Refurbished with a new prop after spending 17 days under tow, American Coal Shipping's Coal Miner sailed out of here last week, again carrying a cargo of grain, this time to Yugoslavia. Meanwhile, the Maritime Glucksman. That leaves the com­ Administration announced pany with one Government-owned that the company has redelivered ship, the Thomas Paine, which has two more of its Government-char­ bedn idle since the end of Janu­ tered Libertys to the lay-up fleet, ary and the one ship it owns, the the Martha Berry and the Harry Coal Miner, which has been carry­ ing grain since last spring. No Company Opposition It is expected that the Paine will either be recalled by the Fed­ eral Maritime Board as part of its monthly review of outstanding ship charters, or redelivered by the company in anticipation of the re­ call. The company has not opposed Firm "assurances" that the Onassis and Niarchos interests any of the Federal Maritime were going ahead with construction of two 105,500-tonners Board's previous decisions to recall and several smaller tankers for US-flag operation are now its ships. At one time, American Coal was melting away. talking about chartering 80 Gov­ Maritime Administrator ment settlement that had been ernment-owned ships. That was worked out-with Onassis over the Clarence G. Morse is already when the freight market for carry­ reported to be weighing a decision ownership of Victory Carriers Inc. ing coal to Europe was up as high and other Onassis-owned opera­ on whether to permit "postpone­ as $16 a ton. With the market ment" of the construction. Repre­ tions.' Technically speaking, Onas­ down to little more than $3 a ton sentatives of the two shipping sis does not "own" Victory Car­ on the same run, the company has groups, including Onassis himself, riers since a trust had been set up lost interest in operating any coal have already discussed the chances in the name of his minor children carriers for the time being. for a delay with the administra­ who are US citizens. Lost Prop Actually the fact that Onassis tor. '' The Coal Miner had lost its prop met with the Maritime Administra­ The fall in tanker rates is said 360 miles off Bermuda, following tor is a good indication of where to be the chief reason for the move. which it spent 17 days adrift and This is coupled with Government the controls lie. Chances are that a postpone­ under tow before being pulled into restrictions on US oil imports, largely from the Persian Gulf, ment would ultimately lead to the Baltimore. The towline broke on which is the only trade that could abandonment of the construction two separate occasions because of really be profitable for the giant program, in which case the Gov­ heavy swells and force nine to ten ernment would net a $15 million winds. oil carriers. "penalty" for non-performance of Actually, American Coal Ship­ The Onassis proposal is expected ping was in the coal-carrying busi­ to draw heavy fire from members the original contracts. Since part of the construction ness only about six months. It of Congress who were critical of the construction arrangements in deal, in the case of Onassis, was started full-scale operations at the the first instance and of a Govern- permission to transfer 12 tankers end of March, but began laying up and two Libertys to runaway reg­ ships at the end of September. In istry, his $8 million share of the the interim, the Coal Miner had "penalty" would not come too high. been switched from the coal to the It would come down to an average grain trade, and the Martha Berry of $570,000 per ship, most of which had made one voyage on the South was probably made up during the SAN FRANCISCO—A demand for motorized lifeboats and, for supplementary liferafts Suez emergency when rates sky­ American ore run. The coal tonnage moved by the was made by the crew jof the President Adams following the tragic loss of the Italian-flag rocketed. company in that six-month period ship Bonitas with 22 of her crew. The Adams' crew request follows formal action by the All of the Onassis ships, former­ was a minute amount in propor­ ly manned by Seafarers, were un­ tion to total US coal exports car­ Sailors Union of the Paciflc der foreign registry well before the ried out of Norfolk on other ves­ last December requesting mo­ that all lifeboats he equipped with the black gang were fine sailors. Suez crisis in November, 1956. Most sels of US companies. strong battery-powered search­ "None of us shall ever forget the torized lifeboats for all US lights, and that ships should have effort put into this operation by of them, in fact, quietly transferred •hips. The SUP lifeboat resolution was nets to hang over the side during chief officer Charles Shay. He dis­ even before the Government for­ regarded his own safety several mally approved the complex trans­ passed after 90 lives were lost in rescue operations. fer and construction package. • collision between the SIU Pa- "We on the Adams feel very times... Earlier, this past January, it was "The ship's crew and passengers badly for not being able to have cifie District's Monnacsurf and an Argentine river steamer last Au­ saved more lives, but our entire donated $225 to each of the three disclosed that plans of the Onassis gust 17 near Buews Aires. At that effortl were put into the rescue survivors we had aboard. They group to build a 105-000-ton super­ time the crew maintained that operation. No one sleid for two were put on a plane in Panama and tanker for foreign operation had already been put aside, along with many more lives could have been days. The steward department and sent to the East Coast." about 350,000 tons of other con­ saved if they had a motorboat. struction planned by other opera­ Deck gang crewmembers of the tors. A campaign to organize the Cities President Adams said they might Service tanker fleet has been an­ have been able to save many more nounced by the SlU-affiliated of the Bonitas crew (only five were Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. rescued in all, three of them by The BME Executive Board said it the Adams) if a motor lifeboat was had completed preparations for the available, because of the heavy campaign, and would assign organ­ seas involved. . izers to the field shortly. Liferafts Needed. Toe SEATTLE—Although the past The announcement followed a The crew also pointed out that period was slow oh the shipping survey indicating an if they had liferafts. they could side, Jeff Gillette, port agent, re­ pre-organizing interest •by''^ Cities Service engin­ have thrown them over the side ported, the outlook is good for the eers in BME affiliation. BME Pres­ and possibly saved lome-of the men on the beach. ident Ray McKay reported that crewmembers of the Italian ship One vessel, the Transatlantic Cities Service engineers are "look­ who were thrown into the ocean (Pacific Water.) is expected out of ing for the kind of effective rep­ when their lifeboat was smashed lay-up to carry lumber to the East resentation contract provisions against the Adams. They were at­ Coast and then foreign and will the BME is and 7MB fOOO VaiCeSATatKOi/ilM providing for hundreds tempting to get hold of a line need a full crew. In addition there of other engineers. We intend to from the rescue ship at the time. are three expected payoffs reported so far. They are the Rebecca (In­ give them the opportunity to have During the rescue operation, the tercontinental), Fairport (Water­ a genuine union looking after their wind was blowing at 40 miles an man) and the Grain Trader (Grain interests." hour with heavy snow and fog. The Cities Service operates 12 tank­ Fleet). Adams then launched its own boat ers and supertankers, principally There were no ships signing on and picked up on^ ihan, while t<vo or paying off during the past two in the coast-wise and nearby for­ others were rescued by lines weeks. The-in-transit vessels were eign trades. Engineers are mem­ thrown from the stem. the Choctaw, City of Alma and bers of the Deepwater Officers As­ ' In addition to the call for" motorLaSalle (Waterman) and the Mass- sociation. (Independent). boats and lifeboats, the Adams mar, Marymsr and the Lcsmar The SIU has held contracts for gsn^ . suggested that lifejackets fCalmar). All,were Reported in good should be equipped, with lights shape." as they were during World War II; •-'sM Onassis Would Duck Out On US-Flag Supertanker SUP Crew Stresses Motorboat Need BME Plans CS Tanker Organizing Seattle Sees Better Days Si ./• J "Fit&r a Seafarer! l/ilAeAE/.r VMS i �S EAPARERS nc« HK LOG Bi^h 14, I9t» US Lines; The 'Hungry Fleet' i>^-' The US Lines Company is distinctive in the US merchant marine for the size of its fleet, 58 vessels, and the fact that it operates two of the nation's largest passenger ships. To seamen, the company's ships have two other distinctions. One is the fact that the US Lines was the ^ father o the blacklist system* which has now extended to other contracted fleets of the • Uv^. m. I ?.••• ': h.:- I J:r' iH'" ! kC ! 'K''::'- Wi; •v ^?' • 'k-. • i;': ijV- I''- • ^-"'A-"' F'-' ' . National Maritime Union; the sec­ ond is that US Lines is one of the cheapest, If not the cheapest feeder of any US-flag cargo liner service. in fact, on an over-all basis, the difference between US Lines' feeding and the industry average is conservatively estimated at 30 cents per man per day. That doesn't sound like a lot all by its lonesome, but added up on a year­ long basis throughout the fleet, it represents a minimum "subsidy" to the company of $290,000 a year. Compare it to the feeding costs of crews. Privately-owned merchant the better feeders in the US mer­ ships of other operators generally chant marine, including other feed around $1.60 to $1.65 average NAlU-contracted companies and with some going up to $1.80 or even some non-union oil companies, bettec and practically all putting and the differential is as high as out at least $1.55 daily as a bare minimum. $450,000 annually. There are many instances of Cheaper Than Coast Guard In fact, not only does US Lines ships -going to o:- over the $2 mark feed under other merchant ships, but these are not representative it also feeds under Coast Guard and usually 'nvolved smaller com­ vessels with comparable crew num­ panies which virtually did their bers and even under some Navy purchasing on a retail level, or vessels. On the whole, it doesn't else outfits whose practices are lax have much of an edge on mass and who do not maintain proper feeding costs in the Army and the supervision over their steward de­ Navy, even though the latter organ­ partment operations. 'We Are Hungry' ' izations get cheaper prices through The issue of US Lines feeding huge purchases and their own warehousing. Anybody who has has been a sore point for years, been in ser\'ice knows what the but somehow, nothing has been feeding is like there; nutritious but done about it. There have' been not much more. repeated complaints in the NMU Here are some simple statistics: "pilot" on the subject. A typickl Last summer US Lines sent a one appeared in the "Pilot" of memorandum to all its freight ship October 10, 1957, signed by four stewards on feeding costs which US Lines crews. said bluntly: "We expect the fleet "Due to high food costs" average to be below $1.30 [per man they wrote, "something should per day=-ed:] for the second half be done about the present sit­ of the year. Milk in port is to be uation of feeding on NMU served for breakfast and supper contract vessels . . . never has only." there been a set minimum The memorandum also cited as food cost ... ". . . We have received wage praiseworthy the chief steward of one US Lines freighter who "has increases .. . but the food cost an average of $1,227 per meal has not risen ... "In short, we are hungry." day" as the kind of goal to shoot One of these vessels sent a for­ for. By comparison, the Coast Guard mal resolution to the NMU con­ mess on ships carrying between 35 vention declaring ". . . the food and 45 men gets an allowance of costs on our contract vessels have $1.33 a dayi Navy submarines are stayed the same for the past six allowed $1.31 a day and the gen­ years . . . We therefore resolve eral average for mass Army and that a food nlan be brought into Navy messes is $1.10 daily. The out contract, also a minimum food armed services, of course, buy in cost of $2 per man per day . . ." carload lots, have their own ware­ The resolution was dated Sep­ houses and their own personnel tember 19, just a month after US for handling stores. Commercial Lines notified its stewards to get shipowners pay more for compar­ down under $1.30. There was no able ^imounts of food because they affirmative action by the conven­ buy in smaller quantities and have tion on this or any other resolution to pay handling costs as part of to improve feeding. On December 5, the "Pilot" pub­ their feeding bills. lished beef ^on feeding Bad as US Lines looks in com­ from a another US Lines ship, which laid parison with these figures, 'it cuts the issue on the line. a poor figure indeed when com­ "Our current Westbound pared to ships manned by civilian meeting," it reads, "was very muchL to the point and the question of poor feeding aboard all US Lines freighters was discussed by the member­ ship at length. "As the minutes of this meeting make clear, we think all US Lines vessels should be removed from the Good Feed­ er list in the 'Pilot' and that strenuous effdrts should be made by the National Office to have the feeding costs and poundage upped considerably. "Since the termination of the war, prices have Increased constantly. Despite these in­ disputable facts, at the begin­ ning of January, 1956, the US Lines, Instead of Increasing feeding costs on their vessels, decided to lower them from $1.46 per day per man to $1.35 ; im. rnnmi HiwM " YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney MargoUiu More On Income Taxes the poundage pdr man eonsumed from 7.5 to 6.5 pounds. [Ed. note: If a man drank a pint of milk and had a halfpint of soup, that would be better than' IVi pounds right there.l , "More recently still a letter was sent out to all chief stew­ ards telling them how one chief steward fed four trips running at $1,227 and that the company expected the fleet average for the last half of the year to be down to $1.30 per day or better ... "The ultimate result Is that the whole of the crew from the top down Is being poorly fed . . . not In line -with our American way of living .. . "We feel certain thatjve are voicing the opinion of the crews of all US Lines freigh­ ters who desire to live and work in accordance with nor­ mal American standards . . ." Just why the NMU permits US Lines to enjoy a $290,000 a year, or larger, edge on feeding while its membership grumbles is one of those as-yet-unanswered questions. It should be pointed out in this connection that the company has a whole slew of top brass, the largest number of vice-presidents of any American-flag operation, in propor­ tion to size. The money coming out of the bellies of the NMU member­ ship can be used to support the top-heavy administrative set-up and at the same time, the company can claim that it is efficient in keeping crew maintenance costs down to a minimum. It is interesting to note too, that US Lines has enjoyed other pref­ erences from the NMU in the past, such as the institution of the black­ ball system years before other NMU companies got into the act. Franklin Hails Curran It is also noteworthy, that at recent hearings before the House Merchant Marine Committee the company president. General John Franklin,-had high words of praise for NMU President Joseph Curran because the SS United States "has not been tied up one single day by labor trouble. I want to give cred­ it," he said ... "particularly to Mr. Curran, president of the NMU ..." Obviously, Ijie ability to delay the United States is a powerful weapon which could probably solve the US Lines feeding headache overnight, a weapon the NMU has chosen not to use. No such re­ luctance has been displayed in ty­ ing up American Export, Grace, Mooremack or United Fruit pas­ senger ships in other NMU beefs. A fact that ^ight have a bearing on this situation is the membership of the NMU president, and of Hoyt Haddock, NMU Washington repre­ sentative, on the so-called "LaborManagement Maritime Commit­ tee." ^ The co-chairman of the commit­ tee along with Curran, Is General John Franklin, the prcddent.qf ITS: (Ed. note: The January 31 SEAFARERS LOG carried an article on income tax rules as they apply to Seafarers. The followihg contains more general information about US income taxes useful for shoreside workers and Seafarers in making out tax returns.) While business owners and top executives get away with tax-de­ ductible vacation lodges, country-club memberships and yachts, the Govdilment. puts up a big fight to keep wage-earners from deducting such job expenses as work clothes. Twice last year the US Treasury Department won court rulings, in cases against a painter and a car­ penter, that work clothes are not deductible. According to the J. K. Lasser Tax Institute, the carpenter had de­ ducted $42 for buying overalls, and $20 for laundering them. But the court ruled he had failed to show his employer required him to wear overalls, or that they were uniforms. Anyway, the court said, work clothes used merely to protect ordinary clothing are not deductible. You cannot claim the valuable sick-iiay exclusion on the punch-card form. If you're single but head of a household, you can't get that po­ tential tax-saver from Form 1040A. Nor, if you have a few mutualfund or stock shares, can you get the four percent dividend credit, nor the retirement-income credit for people retired from full-time work. You can take these tax savers on Form 1040. This can be used either as a short or long form. If your potential deductions don't add up td ten percent, use 1040 as a short form by taking the optional ten per­ cent allowance. If your deductions total more than ten percent, itemibe them. Here's a checklist of potential tax-savers wage-earners sometimes overlook. • Sick Pay: Whether or not you itemize deductions, you can sub­ tract from gross income (on page 1 of Form 1040) up to $100 a week of sick pay received after the first week of an illness. • Sideline Losses: You can deduct from your gross income any losses incurred in- a sideline business, as long as you do operate it with the aim of earning profit. • Excess Social Security Tax> Be sure to take credit for excess So­ cial Security payment if you had more than one employer during the year. Bad Debts: Any unpaid debts, even loans to relatives, are de­ ductible. You, your wife and dependent children are $600 exemptions. But also take exemptions for any elderly dependents or married children or grandchildren for whom you pay more than half support, even if they get Social Security, rail retirement or similar non-taxable income. If you itemize instead of taking the ten percent allowance, here are potential deductions: • Contributions: You can deduct cash donations, or the fair market value of goods such as household articles, toys, clothing, books, etc.. donated to -charities, churches, non-profit schools, community-service. Scouts and veterans organizations; cost of Ingredients of foods pre­ pared for church and charity bene­ fits; carfares or cost of gas and oil for your car while performing free service for churches, charities, civil defense, schools and local govern­ ments; church pew rents, assess­ ments and dues; costs and upkeep of uniforms for hospital-volunteer. Red Cross and civil-defense ~ox^ ganizations. • Interest Payments: Deduct mortgage Interest, discount, mort­ gage broker's fees; penalties for prepaying a mortgage; your share of mortgage Interest if a tenantstockholder in a co-op; interest or carrying charges on debts and In­ stallment purchases. • Other Taxes: you can deduct other taxes you pay. including property taxes; state and city in­ come and sales taxes and special local taxes on radio and TV sets, cosmetics, theater-admissions, tele­ phone and utilities fbut not Federal excise taxes); also car and driver license fees, auto "use" taxes, state and city gas taxes and state cig- _ arette taxes if shown separately but not if included in purchase price. • -Medical Expenses; These include payments to doctors, dentists, hospitals; nurses fees and board; costs of drugs and medicines; costs and maintenance of appliances such as eyeglasses, heark^g aids, braces, trusses, arch supports, orthopedic shoes, wheel chairs, crutches; costs of air conditioning, bed board or oxygen equipment advised by sr" doctor to alleviate a specific illness; costs of special dietary, foods and vitamin preparations advised by a doctor if they don't merely replace regular foods; transportation costs to doctors' and dentists' offices and hospitals, including use of your car; premiums for hospital and medicd insurance; cost of staying in a sanitarium or convalescent home to get medical care; costs of special training in speech and lip reading; trans­ portation and board expenses -while going to another place to get treatment for a specific illness, but not just to Improve general heal^ Here is a checklist of job expenses you may be able to deduct: ' • Union dues'and assessments, employnient agency fees. Work uniforms if distinctive and required by your job and not adaptal^e to ordinary wear. ; • Safety clothing such as steel-toe shoes,-goggles, work gloves, hel- ^ mets, aprons and rubber gloves^ r,. 4 • Tools,. Instrumeqta, technical and trade magazines and boc^qSk, 4 : • Stpdents' travel and living cqsjts ^w^s. aw^yj^qm hpm^ �liwiih 14.1»M As is usual in the reports, thereis plenty of comment on the chow served during the trip. Stew­ ard depart­ ments on the Alcoa Runner, Robin Gray, Joseflna, Maiden Creek, Ocean Eva, Rarbara ^ Frietchie, Grain Shipper and the Gurskie Moridng Light all received well-deserved votes of thanks for a job well done. A spe­ cial recommendation was given by the crew of the Fairport to chief cook Alexander Gurskle for his suwess in the culinary department. ^SEAFARERS ship's delegate on the Orion Clip-' per, the crew decided to take up a collection and "adopt" a Jap­ anese family. Over 48,000 yen was given to the new Orion Cli^ per family. Just said. ^ A New York State Court Judge has withheld ruling on the Water­ front Commission's plea for con­ tempt charges against Charles Irv­ ing Velson, East Coast representa­ tive of Harry Bridges' International Longshoremen's and Warehouse­ men's Union. The agency had re­ quested the contempt charges after Velson refused to answer questions concerning his part in a campaign to organize pier bosses on the East Coast. Justice Benedict Dineen said he would reserve his decision on jail­ ing Velson over his refusal to an­ swer the Commission's questions on a $3,000 donation made by Bridges to Edward Fitzpatrick, brother-in-law of Albert Ackalitis, who is presently barred from work­ ing on piers. Fitzpatrick, leader of the organ­ izing campaign, had informed the Commission that the money was sent to him by Louis Goldblatt, secreta^-treasurer of Bridges' un­ ion, after he appealed to .Bridges for aid on several occasions. AFL-CIO Notifies Ail Infl ~ Unions To Comply On Efhies AFL-CIO President George Meany and Secretary-Treasurer William Schnitzler have writ­ ten to the presidents of all AJTi-CIO international unions calling their attention to the need to obsei^e and enforce the ethical practices codes of the AFL-CIQ. The letter^ which was sent to SIU of NA president Paul union rules and law—in return for ecutive officers of the AFL-CIO Many, of the crews have written Hall as well as to presidents which the member must undertake recognize completely that the forms of the other international unions, to carry out the responsibilities of and procedures of union govern­ in showing their appreciation to the Seafarers who stayed on the Robin Line ship4 and rode them until the elections. Typical of these reports is the one sent in by G. A. Masterson, ship's dele­ gate on the Steel Masterson Executive. Moved by the poverty , of many "We, the crewmembers of the of the families in the ports on SS Steel Executive, wish to extend their itinerary, writes Chester Jnst, our apiH-eciatfon and thanks to all the Robin crewmembers who won a hud struggle for an SIU victory in gaining back our contract. It was a Job well done." Bridges'Man MumOnEast Coast Plans rv^ Seven lOG » » ^ "A good trip, no beefs," means one thing: a good crew and responsible delegates. M. Kleiber, lit delegate on the Pennmar, writes, "I felt that a real fine fellow­ ship existed on board ... I wish to thank each and every mem­ ber for their co­ Kleiber operation, mak­ ing this a pleasant trip. "I only hope there will be more of the same so that I can look for­ ward to another pleasant trip." Sf Shipping Stops Dead SAN FRANCISCO-Shipping for this port as in other West Coast ports almost came to a standstill over the last period. There were no vessels paying off and only one, the Choctaw (Waterman), signed on. In transit were the Steel Voyager (Isthmian), City of Alma (Water­ man) and the Losmar, Marymar (Calmar). Back In The 'Bad Old Days' Arttim sKinclingt lt 1923 vrhife At oboorcl Fbmbh eeasid (ieliqener, Helena. Hiliica h now ertipfoyed by i^e^U-^WS-controcted New Splieing C^mpohy^ ^ states: "It is the purpose of this directive to call to your attention the requirements for action con­ tained in the Ethical Practices Codes and to insure that yotu: union is fully in compliance with this policy position of the AFLCIO." The SIU of North America, at its convention held In San Francisco in March, 1957, went on record as fully endorsing the ethical prac­ tices codes. Subsequently, A&G District membership meetings in all ports endorsed the convention's position. The following is the text of the AFL-CIO letter: "Dear Sir and Brother: "This letter is written to you pursuapt to a resolution of the Executive Council concerning the observance of the Ethical Practices Codes. These Codes, you will re­ member, were adopted at various times during 1956 and 1957, and were reaffirmed by an overwhelm­ ing majority vote of our Second Constitutional Convention at At­ lantic City in December, 1957. "The Ethical Practices Codes are elements of the fundamental policy of the AFL-CIO. They implement the provisions of our Constitution, with its requirement that the AFLCIO and its affiliated unions stead­ fastly oppose corruption. Must Be Enforced "It is the purpose of this direc­ tive to call to the attention of all affiliates of the AFL-CIO that the Ethical Practices Codes, as a mat­ ter of right and of constitutional policy, must he observed and en­ forced. As events during the past two years have indicated, the Codes are both a symbol and a weapon in our common effort to keep the American, lahor movement clean and democratic. "The six Ethical Practices Codes deal with "paper" locals (locals without members); health and wel­ fare funds; racketeers, crooks, com­ munists and fascists; investments and business interests of union officials; financial practices and proprietary activities of unions; minimum accounting and financial controls; and union democratic practices. "While substantial steps have been taken in recent months to bring about complete compliance with the Codes, some imions. while not . by any means ignoring the ob­ jectives and recommended proce­ dures contained in the Codes, have not. yet taken steps to insure com­ plete compliance. "Without going into the detailed requirements of the Codes, the Ex­ ecutive Council has directed us to call to ybur particular attention Code No. 6 dealing with democratic processes. "This Code provides that: 'Each member of a union should have the right to full and free participation in union self-government. This should include the right: (a) to vote periodically for his local and na­ tional officers, either directly by referendum vote or through dele­ gate bodies; (b) to honest elections; (c) to stand for and to hold office, subject only to fair qualifications uniformly imposed; and (<U to voice his views as to the method which the union's affairs should be con­ ducted.' FairTlreatnMiit "It provides that each member of ^e union shall have the right to fair treatment in the applicattdit of union citizenship. "The Code provides that the con­ vention, as the supreme governing body of the union, must be held at least every four years; and that the term of office for all union officials^ should not exceed four years. "It provides that officers must be elected, either through referen­ dum vote or by vote of delegate bodies, under fair rules that con­ tain adequate safeguards for honest and free elections. "It provides that conventions of the union should generally he open to the public, and that proceedings or accurate summaries should be available to th; membership. "It provides '.hat membership meetings of local unions must he held periodically, with proper no­ tice of time and piace.' "It provides that, in order to in­ sure 'democratic, responsible and honest' administration of trade unions, the AFL-CIO and its affili­ ated unions should have the power to institute disciplinary and cor­ rective proceedings, including the power to institute trusteeships where necessary. "The Executive Council again wishes to emphasize, however, that the Code specifically states that such power to institute trusteeship 'should be exercised sparingly and only in accordance with the pro­ visions of the union's constitution, and autonomy should be restored promptly upon correction of the abuses requiring 'rusteeship.' "The Executive Council and ex­ ment do and should vary widely from one organization to another. But we recognize with equal clarity th..t the basic democratic rights of union members, as set forth in the Ethical Practices Codes, must be guaranteed if our trade union movement is to remain strong and capable of meeting the great chal­ lenges of the future. "It is the purpose of this direc­ tive to call to your attention the requirements for action contained in the Ethical Practices Codes and to insure that your union is fuliy in compliance with this policy posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO. In compli­ ance with the Constitution of the AFL-CIO and the resolution adopted by the Executive Council at its mid-winter meeting, the Ex­ ecutive Councii calls upon your union to take all applicable steps to assure complete compliance with the Ethical Practices Codes by April 15, 1958. Extension of time will necessarily be permitted for those unions in which convention action is required under the terms of their own constitutions to take these steps. "We feel certain that in provid­ ing fuli compliance with the Ethi­ cal Practices Codes, your trade union organization will enhance its ability to perform its fundamental role: to serve the membership faithfully and effectively." Fraternally yours, GEORGE MEANY President WILLIAM SCHNITZLER Secretary-Treasu rer 1 40,000 In Florida Living Off Handouts Approximately 40,000 unemployed migrant farm workers in southern Florida are living exclusively off Government food handouts, the "Wall Street Journal" reported. In addi­ tion, the migrants are getting • — kerosene for cooking, some work camps, with each family usu­ clothing and food handouts ally having a one room shack. In from local business firms and individuals. The farm workers were stranded when three succesive freezes de­ stroyed Florida's fruit and vege­ table crops. Most of them do not have any money for gasoline to go on to other areas where they could find work, and in any case, it is too early in the year for them to se­ cure harvest employment else­ where. It is usually May 15 before the migrants can get employment in more northerly areas. Farm Surplus Government food surplus is be­ ing distributed on a large scale in several other areas of high unem­ ployment, but the migrant' farm workers, not having permanent homes or any unemployment bene­ fits, are more severely-affected by unemployment than other groups. An officer of the Florida Depart­ ment of Welfare said that his agency had already distributed 25 to .30 carloads of relief supplies and has ordered 33 carloads more. Migrants come in for food dis­ tribution every 14 days. They get cheese, rice, fiour, cornmeal and powdered miljt from Government surplus. Local relief agencies hand out sugar, lard anJ baking powder, and private firms have'beien chip­ ping in bread,' bananas, canned goods and baby food. IBiraat faaoiHn^ «^ing> 4t one camp, the "Journal" reported, the sanitary facilities consisted of two wash basins and six toilets for every 70 people. Families living outside camps are not so fortunate, with some of them in wooden crate shacks and in cars.~ .:ft\ Vi! 1 .''4 Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing ou for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card wbeta they pay ofi may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on (or another such voy- •; I ••[Ut I �• SEAFARERS Eight LOG' Biat«h 14. 1«5S Tanker May Get Atom Plant 0-'y. w.- Negotlatlona have been complet­ ed between Local 32B of the Build­ ing Service Employees Interna­ tional Union and two major New York landlord associations to pro­ vide free eyeglasses, a paid day off on their birthdays and extend­ ed hospitalization coverage for the union's 21,000 members. The agreement covers elevator opera­ tors, starters, porters, handymen and other maintenance and cus­ todial workers in 1,100 commercial buildings. iliii;ililiiil||pllli^ $1 Artist's rendering of prototype tanker of the Pipeline class which is now being considered for conver­ sion to nuclear power. Change-over would eliminate stack and alter lines of ship considerably. WASHINGTON—stepped-up drive to put an atom-powered tanker into the water by 1961 has been launched jointly by the Maritime Administration and the Atomic Energy Commission. It would follow by a year the expected completion of the first nuclear-powered US merchant ship, the NS-* (nuclear ship) Savannah. to justify the first nuclear bunker­ that the SIU Pacific District-con­ Authorization has been ing. Admittedly, in the case of tracted American President Lines given for a three-month study on both tankships and freighters, will operate the Savannah when the feasibility of cbnverting a pro­ atomic propulsion would cut down she comes out. Interest in an atom-powered sub­ totype T-5 tanker now under con- the amount of payload taken up by • Etruction to nuclear power. The fuel tanks but the heavy protective marine tanker was heightened last tanker's hull is already near com­ shielding required would neutralize week when the Navy disclitsed that pletion at Ingall's Shipyard in Pas- this saving, except in the case of its newest atom sub, the Skate, made a crossing from New London, huge supertankers. cagoula. Miss. Neither US vessel would be the The tanker hull being considered Conn., to Portland, England, in 203 first atom-powered surface ships in for possible conversion will have hours, just under eight and a half existence, although they would be a length of 615 feet compared to days. She traveled 3,161 miles the forerunners among commercial the war-built 523-foot T-2. It will 2,828 of this under water—in the ships. The Soviet Union announced be a 22,500-ton ship with a speed record West-East crossing. the launching of a 16,000-ton atom- of 20 knots. The 21,800-ton Sa­ The Navy's pioneer atom sub powered icebreaker last November. vannah will have a length of 587 Nautilus, active since January, 1955, The go-ahead for the surface feet. holds the overall speed mark of 195 tanker studies follows an earlier Originally the Government pro­ hours on an East-West crossing announcement by the MA calling posed building a floating atomic from England. One special ad­ for research on a submarine tanker "showcase" with no special com­ vantage of undersea travel was for commercial use, probably with mercial value, but this idea was that the Skate was able to avoid an atom-power plant in mind. Brit­ ruled out by Congress. It voted all the storms in the Atlantic by ain and Japan are also surveying instead for the combination ship traveling submerged where the the possibilities of similar vessels. to see how an atom-powered vessel weather had no effect on its speed Tankers have long been consid­ could pay its waj^. It is rumored or maneuverability. ered more suitable for operation with atom-power plants than dry cargo ships because of the nature of tanker operations. Some ex­ perts contend that atomic propul­ sion can only be profitable in ships of a size already operating in the tanker field. They feel that sus­ tained high speeds, vastly-increased payloads and fast turnaround mean Whatever you need, in work or. dress nothing to freightships which must spend long periods in port loading geor, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top and discharging cargo, but jvquld quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ have a bearing for tankers. ing at your Union-owned and UnionThey also seriously question how much dry cargo a freightship op­ operated Sed Chest store. erating on atom power can carry tf. :• r. '. k-. ir '- •'kx-: '•t'T'.- ' iHi-.'-'• Your Gear.. for ship . Boston Jobs Just 'Fair S': • • r-' -mmx ' ' 1" • BOSTON—T h o m a s Holleran, chief of the Trade Union Pro­ grams Division of the Department of Labor, sent a letter of apprecia­ tion to the members of the SIU here expressing his thanks for go­ ing all out in maMng the visit of French labor representatives a cor­ dial and interesting one. "We realize that the success of this type of program would be im­ possible without the cooperation 'of people like who you and those who have assisted you," Holleran said. Shipping for this port has been generally fair, but could not be called good. There were three ves­ sels, the Council Grove, Royal Oak (Cities Service) and the Almena (Pan-Atlantic) paying off and sign­ ing on during the past period. In transit were the Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian); Robin Gray, Robip Locksley (Robin); Winter Hill (Cities Serv­ ice) and the De Soto (Waterman). All were reported in good shape. Port Agent James Sheehan, and his family, wish to thank all those who called and sent sympathy cards to express their condolences upon the l(»is of his brother;'two "-weeks aga for shore Spofi Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage the SEA CHEST ^ Terming the union printing label as "evidence that the work was performed under decent wages and working conditions," Michigan Gov. G. Mennen Williams has issued a directive including the use of the label in the state printing contract. Earlier this year the state legisla­ ture had approved a measure mak­ ing it illegal to. counterfeit or imi­ tate the union label. Under the new order, any state officer or em­ ployee who accepts printing with­ out the label (if it is available to the contracting printer) is in vio­ lation of the law and liable:to a $50 fine for each offense. Although the directive applies only to the printing label, "the same tirinciple," Williams said, "of buying goods and services made at prevj^iling wage rates ought to be uni­ versal in state purchases." i> t) Striking members of the United Rubber Workers Union have de­ fended their nation-wide strike con­ sumers' boycott against O'Sullivan Rubber products as an exercise of their right to free speech as guar­ anteed by the Constitution. Picket­ ing and a consumer boycott, they held, are guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits Congress from making any laws abridging the freedom of speech or the right of the people to peaceably assemble. In addition that this, they said, the Taft-Hartley Act also holds picket­ ing and a boycott as legal. Section 8(c) of that act allows the express­ ing of any "views . ... whether in .written, printed graphic or visual form." The answer was filed with the NLRB before the board held a hearing March 4 on the boycott issue. The union was ousted from the company after a decertification election was held last October Carib Queen SoldrUS Only Bidder JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The TMT Carib Queen has been sold in a foreclosure auction to the US Government, the sole bidder for the roll-on vessel. The Carib Queen was the first vessel to obtain a Federally-guar­ anteed mortgage under the 1956 Ship Mortgage Act. The Maritime Administration, which bid $3,450,000 for the vessel, had guaranteed a $4 million mortgage on the ship. A combination of physical" and financial woes for TMT Trailer Fer­ ry, Inc.; owners of the 8,050 ton vessel, was responsible for the forced sale. While on a voyage un­ der charter to MSTS, the vessel -suffered an engine room break­ down and had to go into di^dock for extensive repairs. In addition the company suffered a severe financial setback when it was hit with an $800,000 loss in liquidating stock it had pledged as collateraL The ship will be put into one of the- Government's, reserve fieets until she can be sold or chartered, hearing March 4 on the boycott among strikebearers working the plant. * * t- Adding more gloom to the eco.ncmic outlook, the' Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that living, costs jumped six-tenths of one percent in January, the largest increase in seven months, and the 15th time in the past 17 months that the record hit a peak. Prior to the announcement, the Com­ merce Department reported that while dividends climbed $2 billion in January, wages and salaries dropped more than $2 billion com­ pared to December. Ji 4. UAW officials and the Chrysler Corp. have reached an agree­ ment on some of the basid prob­ lems in the auto industry. One is tliat Chrysler will try to schedule workers for a full forty hours a week and lay off the others so they may collect state unemploy­ ment compensation and companypaid supplementary unemployment benefits. Prior to this the company had drastically cut down its work week, with some men working as little as II hours a week; The com­ pany has also agreed to adjust pro­ duction rates. US Reopens Sears-Retail Clerks Fight WASHINGTON —The National Labor Relations Board's general counsel is reopening the case in­ volving Sears, Roebuck & Com­ pany's Boston branch in a general reexamination of Labor Bdard pro­ ceedings in which Nathan Shefferman's Labor Relations Associates was involved. The February-14 SEAFARERS LOG reported in detail on a "Fortune" magazine feature which described how the Shefferman agency^ was created and backed by Sears, and used by that company and others to defeat union organiz­ ing campaigns by fair means or foul. As a result of th^se activi­ ties 93 percent of the 205,000 em­ ployees of Sears are still nonunion. In the Boston case, the Retail Clerks International Union was the target of company-sponsored Shef­ ferman activities for a number of years including formation of an "Employees Council," spying out and acting against workers with pro-union sentintents, buying off pro-union activists, where possible, establishing a "vote no" commit­ tee to visit workers' in their homes while committee members were on company"^ payrolls for time involved,-transfers, firings and oth­ er tactics out of the union-busting armory. As a result, the clerks lost their election bid to a "no union" ma- . jority. In reporting the case, NLRB noted the company's activities on behalf of Shefferman and his stooge operations. Should the Board call for a new election at the Boston store, it would be a precedent for similar moves in many hundreds of cases ^involving Shefferman's business clients. - �mirA l^ list' , '• . 'hi r. -'•• SEAFARERS L OG 7-. §• • " -,v .i % W v V -"-'1 , «••" -' T .' • r • •^- v.; • '• • -r, .; - ,• .. .-• • •; • : 'r:^,- -^t. -:J^ h 1%'t • '#'••• n -: '% iftv' • 1: > - ;'• WILLIS TUG fLCCT: With BME engineers at the throttles and SIU representation for other crafts, Willis tugs haul bulk paper and general cargo coastwise out of Paulsboro, NJ (shown here). SIU talks on pact reopening are underway again after sidetrack­ ing ot the latest NMU raid. NMU lo^t election 69-2 a year ago. » -J -I ^ Ij iM ,iSl • ''J I -i! . .5! - -'5| sli ll High-flylnr crane unloads paper rolls brought north from Georda, South Carolina mills by Willis tow. Cook James English keeps the whole gang well-fed on the tug Evelyn. On the tug Suwannee, eook George Moore rates ail the culinary honors. Captain Obed O'Neal on the Evelyn gets orders from shore on phone in wheclhouse. iiii :.KI -I - 5;^^ • :;>) • ••Hi-•'In >.tsi Willis tugs Patdoia (foreground) and Jack await orders in Ice-clogged waters alongla Paulsboro. The cpmpany operates nine vessels all together. Home . Port-.ls .Wilailndtpn,,|»<|^^ • Large part of company's coastwise trade Is in haulage of bulk paper from southern . mills. Sbwe workers here are trying to hook up sling, so crane ean lift rolhi. �c^n SEAFARERS FaK» TfeB Absenfee Vote Rules Listed The SIU once again has available a supplly of free-postage "Federal Post Card Appli­ cations" for absentee ballots that can be used in the various state primaries and the gen­ eral elections in November. The first primary coming up is in Illinois on April 8. These cards are obtainable-* at Union headquarters or from forces and GI dependents. The only as a guide on basic questions of voting procedures. In all cases, US shipping commissioners, category "Merchant Marine person­ it's best to act early, if only to shipping companies, seamen's clubs nel" does not always include Great and other union sources in New Lakes seamen and those employed check in advance on the specific rules not only in your state but on the inland waterways. YQrk and other port cities. The digest given here is intended for your city, town or coimty. Generally, the absentee balloting procedure calls for the seaman to mail in a FPCA form to the county where he normally resides. County officials then forward the necessary forms to the mailing address fur' nished by the seaman. On occa­ sion, a separate request must be made to qualify the seaman as a WASHINGTON—A House subcommittee has charged that registered voter. cigarette manufacturers have been misleading the public Primary Votes Too through their advertising of filter tips as an aid in cutting Most states permit absentee bal­ down nicotine and tar and in* loting in the primaries as well as tection." the general elections, in which case, preventing Itmg cancer. After the publication of many a separate ballot must be request­ "The filter cigarette smoker ed on each occasion. Alabama, is, in most cases, getting as much or medical reports of a link between Louisiana. Pennsylvania and Puer­ more nicotine and tar from the smoking and lung cancer, many of to Hico do not permit absentee vot­ filter," the House Government Op­ the name-brand cigarette compa­ ing by seamen, but in Alabama and erations Committee reported, "than nies switched to filter tips," osten­ Louisiana you can. vote in advance he would get from the regular cig­ sibly to prevent nicotine and tar if you are home prior to election arette the advertisers have per® from entering the lungs. suaded him to abandon—for his But the industry had to then re­ day. sort to using stronger tobacco, the State requirements for absentee health . . . voters vary and must be observed 'The cigarette industry has done committee said, and looser filters to closely in order for a vote to be a grave disservice to the smoking allow a greater number of smoke counted. In addition, the rules for public initially, blatantly, and more particles to get through, to ward merchant seamen differ in many recently, very subtly, publicizing off public dissatisfaction over the cases from those for the armed the filter tip smoke as a health pro­ use of filters. Now Filter Cigs Are On Pan; House Group Assails Claims Digest Of State Laws On Absentee Voting For Seamen General Election NoTember 4, 1958* J' STATE Alabama Arizona Arkansas Callfomid Florida Gcorglat Idaho Illinois 8/12 4/8 Indiana 5/6 Iowa Kansas 6/2 B/5 Kentuckyt J/27 Louisiana Maine* Maryland 7/29 6/16 S/20 MasMChusatts Michigan No absentee voting 8/5 Minnesota Mississippi 9/9 8/28 Missouri 8/5 Montana 6/3 Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey 5/13 9/2 No absentee' voting 4/15 New Mexico 5/13 New York North Carolina No absentee voting 5/31 North Dakota Ohio 6/24 5/S Oklahoma Dragon Pannsylvania Rhode island South Carolina 7/1 5/18 5/20 No abscstce voting 6/10 South Dakota Ttnnessee 6/3 8/7 Texas Utah 7/2B 9/9. Varment VIrslhIa 9/9 7/15 not required yes (automatic with baUot) yes none Wai^higton 9/S jres ^(automatic with yes (automatic with ballot) not required ge.o(.»tonutl. with any time 73 day* before 90 days before 21 day* bafore when available not required yes 90 days Men. 2$ day* before when available when ovaibdkle Dalaware •/' :;•• f'': •• ' EARLIEST DATE EARLIEST BALLOT MAIL YOU CAN APPLY WILL BE MAILED REGISTRATION No absentee voting by seamen. Can vote in person SO—5 days before election 30 days before 30 days before yes 90 days before not required --15 days before any time yes (automatic when 20 days before voted) 90 days before 30 days before yea 2 months before yes 2 months before 9/9 No absentee voting No absentee voting 9/9 9/10 Colorado Connci^cut - VA PRIMARY VOTE 5/S 9/9 7/29 6/3 West . Virsinia s/s . • Wisconsin Wyomlns a/9 a/is JUaska* Dawdll Fwerl* Rice «/2S 10/4 Ne ebeeUee yes any time only if re-registering none (not required If voted since 1956) yes none (not required If. voted since 1954) yes (must file by 39th day before election) not required not required 45-days before 60 days before any time 60 days before 3D before primary 60 before general 90 days before 120 before primary - 65 before general any tlm,e 60 days before -AS days before 60 days before when available 30 days before 30 before primary 60 before general 40 days before 21 before primary 25 before general when available none (not required If voted since 1956) No absentee voting for seamen. Can vote in person 10—2 days before election yes any time 30 days before yes (automatic with any time when available ballot) yes (automatic When any time when available applying) yes (must file 30 days 75 days before 42 days before before election) yes any time when avaiCible yes 60 days before 60 before primary 40 before general none (not required in 60 days before 30 days before all localities) yes (must be filed 45 45 days before 30 days before dayr before election) yes 90 days before 15 days before yes 90 days before when available yes (automatic When any time < 20 days before apph'ing) none (not required if any time . 24 days before voted since 1954) yes (automatic when any time for primary when available applying) 7/1 for general yes (file 5/2 to 9/20) any. time when available yes (automatic when any time applying) not required 30 days before none (not required In any time aU locMlUes) not required any time not required 60 days before No absentee voting for eeiimen not required any time. yes (file 30 days before election) yes ^es (automatic with 60 days before 21 days before 60 before, oversea* 30 before, in US when available ~ when available 20 day* before any time when available any time any timet when available 6/10 for primary 9/10 for general when available when available any time - ' 3D days before any time 60 before, in US 90 before, overeeea 7/f •Xxeept Maine (S/aSS) and AJaaka (l0/14/9a> \1 Voter* Voter* qualified qualified if at least U years year* old oM on election day da' fr oveweaa. V/WiiT^ifc-ftg-Vrintary. if oversea*. t<l/l»'ia W. for aeearat^ Mardi 14. xm LOG 30 daysDSFore 60 before, in US 90 before, overseas '' X days before STIIL NAVieATOR (Isthmian), Jan. 1—Chairman, C, Burns; Secretary, P. Heraye. Loss received. Shlp-'s fund $15.10. Few hours disputed ot. New reporter eleoted. No beefs. tary, W. Calhoun. To aeo patrol­ man about new washing machine. Clock to be installed in recreation room. iANTORI (Ore), Feb. IS—Chairman, J. Mehaleu; Secretary, J. •Illott. No beefs. Ship's fund $31.60. Reports ac­ cepted. ' SugsesUon to serve steak twice a week, more fruit juice* and fresh fruit. Take better care of waah1ns mainline. BARBARA FRIITCNIR 'Liberty Navigation), January 1*—Chtlrman, O. Fayne; Secretary, E. Bryan. New •hip's delegate elected. Discussion of draws and cigarettes issue in foreign port. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for fine hoUday meals. HASTINGS (Watarmin), Fab. f— Chairman, T. Jamas; Sacratary, J. Walla. Waahlng machine needa repqirins. Repair liat to ha aubmltted. Sea abont aick men at payoff. Special meeUns to be held with patrolman In regard to hospital and alck men. Good trip with only few beefs. Few hours ot. Few men sick this trip. Chief cook - GRAIN SNIFFER (Grelnlleet), Feb­ ruary t—Chairman. N. Thomas; Socretary, P. J. St. Marie. Steward faUed to meet sldp in New Orleana on saUIng. Crew cautioned on use of too much coffee.^ Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for good job. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), February 1<—Chairman. A.. Maldonaee; Secre­ tary. W. F. O'Brien. Some disputed ot. Everything running smoothly. One man missed ship In ManUa. rejoined in Bangkok. Ship to be exterminated for cockroaches. Most repairs not taken care of! to be completed. Vote of thanks to steward department and baker on his excellent .baking and many extras he put out. BEATRICE (Bull), February 12— Chairman, S. Csrr; Secretary. P. A. Dupply. Dispute on pay for Washing­ ton's birthday—to be put before (Harificatlon Board. Reports accepted. burned foot—tmablo to work few daya. Hava alck men removed from fec'ale and placed in paasenser'a room midship instead of hoepltal. when available. Keep bathrooms clean. Vote of thenki to steward dept. for food moala and to baker for fine paetry. and coffee tidbits. SBATRAIN NSW JSRSSY (Seatrain), Feb. 1*—Chairman, J. Connert; Sec­ retary, R. Nay. All repairs completed. Two men paid off. Members bolding delegate's job shall be for two months. New delegate elected. Check all portbole dogs. SuggesUoa that "steam" radiators be placed In each room— beating system has only 10 lb. pres­ sure. STEEL SURVIVOR (Isthmian), Dae. 1—Chairman, F. Shala; Sacratary S. Smith. All beefs to be taken to dept. delegate. Ship's fund $100. Request to have draw sheet ready for NY. SoUed linen not to be thrown down below. Recreation ropm to be locked up while ship is in port. Ship to be fumi­ gated for insects. Attempt to secure re-condltloned washing machine. $25 to be spents on books. Jan. 5—Chairman, A. Cunningham; Secretary, F. Chals. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $211.30. Discus­ sion on engine watches—to be alter­ nated so all men get equal cargo ot. Proper attire to be worn In galley and messroom. AU beefs to be discussed with delegate. Feb. 22—Chairman, F. Shala; Secre­ tary, J. Gelsiler. Captain refused to caU off logging of two men. One man missed ship, rejoined. Repair list to be made up. Safety program discus-' sed. Repofter wrote travelogue on trip—will send same to LOG for pubUcation. Flowers sent to deceased father of member. Ship's fund $156.03. Two men logged. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to Robin Lino crews. Motion for Union to buy out slop chest and have it run by union man. Union to clarify and verify draws In foreign ports. Beefs to be brought up at meetinga only. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. Crew requested to return all linen for In­ ventory purposes. Steward dept. needa painting. Repair list discussed. COALINOA HILLS (Fan Atlantic), February 2S—Chairman, J. Crawford; Secretary, J. R. Moore. ' Everything running emoothly. A couple men ahort In the steward department. Some disputed ot. New toaster needed In mesahalL Engine dept. wants re­ pair list before arrival. To see about maU being deUvered to siiip and fresh stores, (brew to stop putting linen In pastageways. CITY OF ALMA (Watermen), Feb­ ruary 1<—Chairman, J. Nelson; Sec­ retary, C. Collins. Everything running smoothly. $12 in ship's fund. Sugges­ tion made that the LOGs mailed to crew be distributed among each de­ partment. DEL VIBNTO (Mlnlsilppl), February 14—Chairman; R. Nebert; Seeretery, J. N. Emery. New delegate elected. Suggestion made to.try and get new machine—to be taken up at next meeting. GATEWAY CITY (Watorman), Feb­ ruary 27—Chairman. W. R. Heme; Secretary, J. F. Austin. Ship's dele­ gate elected. Reference made con­ cerning repairs. $2.50 In ship's fund.. To contact negotiation committee about time off for unlicensed mem­ bers on all trailershlps—to see fami­ lies. etc.; also for telephone to be° placed aboard in every port for In­ coming calls; and watches between S PM and a AM on trailershlps be ot. Contact patrolman to get more milk. Each member to give $.25 to ship's fund for phone calls and postage. Men getting off ship to inform dele­ gate so that replacement* can be obtained. MICHAEL (Carras),-'Febreery 2«™ Chairmen. S. E. A. Bayne; Secretary) R. MaHel. Dispute over monthly pay­ off to be taken' up with patrolman. Some disputed ot. Repair lists to be submitted to Captain. ORION STAR (Orion), February t— Chairman, O. Herding; Secretary, R. Mills. Crew to be able to draw on the ot. Company to make replace­ ments. Beef onJaimch service. New delegate elected. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seetrain), February 21—Chairman, Gasper; Sec­ retary, S. Swords. More coffee needed aboard. Reports accepted. February 27—Chairman, R. Stewart; OCEAN ULLA (Ocean Trans.), Feb­ . ruary 9—Chairman, L. Strange; Sec­ Secretary, R. Velkerts. Repair Usts to retary, D. Bransccle. Repairs being be submitted. Some disputed ot. Do made.~ Galley, mesahalls and pantry not run washing machine without watching. to be painted. Plumbing needs re­ pairing. AU portbolea to be checked SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Feb­ and dogs freed. Delegates to submit ruary 23—Chairman, R. Foesler; Sec­ repair list. retary, M. Garel. No beefs. $90.50 in fund. To see about clarifica­ WiLLESLEV VTCTORV (Utbmlsn), ship's tion of lodging due crew from pre­ Fsbruary 2—Chairman, J. Bluitt; Sec­ retary, R. V. Gelling. Delegate re­ vious payoff and warn crew of neces­ of checking off with patrolman ported that logs would be dropped. sity Coast Guard not going to be brought before leaving ship. Into logs. Write up ot halldozer In­ ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Febru­ cident was sl.lghtly garbled in the It—Chairman, S. W. Johnson; SEAFARERS LOG. Not intended to ary Sacratary, W. Konirt. Everything run­ make chief mate a hero—just quoted ning smoothly. To see patrolman re­ from copy of report to show his point. Seven men logged. Repairs taken garding rust water. Some disputed care ot except for painting rooms. ot. S11.4S in ship's fund. To contact' Several complaints about drinking headquarters regarding grade of water during trip. No cooperation •tores placed aboard. Brothers asked to be more quiet In passageway dur­ from chief for the entire trip. One ing nights. man left ship iU in Bombay. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to crew of ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Robin Una ships during beef. February t—Chairman, R. D. VlrsHle; Sacratary, B. Shapiro. Noise from MORNINO LIGHT (Waterman), Feb­ pipes to be flxed. SaS.ll in ship's ruary 4—Chairman, J. Gulgley; $ee- fund. General meeting eonemnlns retary, W. 1. Morse. AU repair UsVe to food and drinking water. Suggestloa be turned over to ahip'a deUgato bo- made to pqt fmlt Juices la Ico box at fore arrival In port. $35 In TV repair aU times-. To pay laundry bffl from fund. Suggestion to make cup drains iblp'a fund. for wastauig macbino. Vote of tbanka to steward department for good job. CNIWAWA (CItleg Service), PObniFebruary If—Chairman, i. C. Cexi ary 3—Chairmen, H. Hodsew Secre­ Secretary, W. H. Morse. Obtain in­ tary, W. Dickens. One man missed surance cards from ship's delegate. To •Up In JacksonvlDe. Florida. New BOO patrolman about soot blowers to . delegate .-elected. To. see eh. eng. boilers. Sea patrolman about new •bout fixing door to pumpmen'e room. refrigerator for the crew's mess- Request for more fresh fruit to be rooms. Vote of thsnke to steward, brought out oadiJitglit. department for Job weU done. •VRLYN (BolU, Fobrwery IS-ChetP' FAIRFORT (Watermen), February • men, C,. Heiutov; Secretary, R. M. —Chairman, J. A. Dunn; Secretary, Deuslet, Sdtuo disputed ot One man R. Harris. One man hospitalised in imiaaed ship la JCOxice.Pieeuesioa on Vancouver. WagUngton. $$ in idiip'g cleaning e^tarwiurs. fund. Kach man to donate $.50 to Suad. Veto of thanks to steward deRSiTH (Bufi), Jasuanr iS-rCheliy an, R. FraoMln; Secretary, J. F. partmant for Job waU dona. FAIRLAND (Fan^ Jktiantie), Doaom* bor «-«hair(H<;l^: 4) iK. Wrtlttl' SMff^ Byrne. Kvorytblag Swuilat smoottily. ?*dp'e dalosiMKOleeted. One men hurt in engine room. -TSH-', �SEAFARERS March 14. 195S About A Subsidy? I'd Uko To Expand' % Pace EICTCB LOG * Seek To Conciliate Canada Pact Beef A MONTREAL—^The SlU Canadian District negotiating com­ mittee has requested the Minister of Labor to appoint a gov­ ernment conciliator to assist in the settlement of the District's proposals for a new Lakes con--^-" tract in 1958. The request Lakes' trade was on routes on the came after a stalemate in upper St. Lawrence where foreign negotiations between the District and the shipowners over major is­ sues in the agreement. Under Canadian law, the pro­ posals will be sent to a Federal Conciliation Board for considera­ tion if no affirmative action on a new contract is taken by the ship operators. The District is asking for a firm manning scale on Lakes vessels, a shorter work week and a ten-cent hourly pay boost, with the hourly rate of pay replacing the old monthly scale, paid statutory holi­ days, elimination of work spread for deckhands and other improve­ ments in living and working con­ ditions. Wage Request Low A spokesman for the negotiating committee said that the union de­ liberately kept the wage increase to a low ten cents an hour so as not to impose a heavy financial burden on Canadian-fiag companies who have been under competitive pressure from foreign-flag vessels in both their coastwise and domes­ tic trades. In pressing its demands, the com­ mittee pointed out that most of the Voters Beat •t- There's been some strange doings in the ranks of the run­ Lk. Charles shipowners lately, the ones who owe their sole allegi­ ance to the flag of the dollar. The first was the news that a Sales Tax Puerto Rico away couple of runaway operators want to come back imder the US so as to be able to bid on US government cargoes and LAKE CHARLES—Backed by IBL Strikes get flag the higher US cargo-carrying rates under the "50-50" law. organized labor, voters here re­ seems that so many of them went the runaway route that jected by some 1,700 votes a pro­ Trailership Itthere are far too many ships competing for the foreign-flag posed one percent city sales tax, Leroy Clarke, port agent, reported. SAN JUAN—Members of the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen here have tied up the Waterman trailership Bienville in a dispute over the number of longshoremen to be employed tn unloading the vessel. The Bienville was the first Wa­ terman trailer-carrier to enter the Puerto Rican service. IBL long­ shoremen are demanding a mini­ mum of five gangs to be used to work the ship, plus 55 cents a ton to go into a fund for the assistance of longshoremen displaced by the new operation. it At present, Puerto Rico does not have any unemployment benefit system although one is being set up. Waterman originally offered to work the ship with two gangs of 21 men each.' The Puerto Rican government is attempting to me­ diate the dispute. A similar dispute over bulk load­ ing of sugar was resolved last month when Governor Munoz Marin worked out a formula to'the satisfaction of all. m PHOVJS ?0£1KY share of "50-50" cargoes, thus driving the rates down, and commercial cargoes are not enough to go around. On the tanker sc^ne, the Aristotle Onassis interests have decided that they want out on the 106,000-ton tanker they were to build for American-flag operation. The huge supertanker was to have been built as part of a "firm" arrangement with the Maritime Administration under which Onassis was per­ mitted to. transfer a whole slew of tankers and Libertys to foreign registry. The Onassis bid is already stirring a furore in Confess where some representatives expressed decided skepticism when the original arrangement was announced. T^en as the final touch comes the news that the SS Yar­ mouth, formerly of American registry, is going to go back on its old Boston to Nova-Scotia summer run under the Pan­ amanian flag—provided the Nova-Scotian government comes across with a subsidy. The spectacle of Canadian taxpayers subsidizing a runaway ship on an American-Canadian service, while the US and Canadian merchant fleets shrivel before the onslaught of runaway competition, is a fine exaniple of the "no holds barred" tactics of the runaway shipowners. jp 4. 4- Pretty Obvious For the past couple of weeks, the Senate investigating committee which is supposedly looking into labor racketeer­ ing has been "investigating" the United Automobile Workers strike against the Kohler company. In the course of the "investfgation" one of the "right to work" advocates on the com­ mittee started asking a UAW representative whether he had set up housekeeping with a woman to whom he was not married but who later became his wife. A cynic might well be prompted to ask since when Senators have become certified saints. But aside from that, this type of questioning, (incidentally, ther^ was no suggestion that union funds were involved) clearly reveals what the motives of the "right to work" brigade are: to smear unions by any means with some kind of tar so as to promote legislation to destroy the trade union movement. If the union can't be at­ tacked on its handling of funds then the idea is to poke around into union men's personal lives. • In a sense, the "right to work" advocates on this committee have rendered a service to the labqr movement, because they have shown exactly what their motives are by their clumsy approach and have lost themselves consid^^le support in the Senat^iaecorddnglyv This was the second time since 1953 that this tax has been de­ feated, and from the talk around town, it will be beaten every time it comes up until labor has some assurance that the revenue will be used for the purpose it was in­ tended for. Unions Enjoined Elsewhere oh the labor front, temporary injunctions were issued against the local Butchers Union and the Building Trades. The Building Trades unions had ex­ tended their organizing drive among non-union contractors in the area during the past month and bad shut some down. There has been no word as yet on the fii;al hearings on the injunctions. Although shipping took a bad drop in this port, six class C men were able to si^ on during the period. A and B men are either taking it easy on the beach, or are waiting for special runs and ships. Calling into the area over the past two - weeks were the Bents Fort, Royal Oak, Winter Hill, Cantigny, Chiwawa, Council Grove, CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Coalinga Hills. (Pan-Atlantic) and the Del Monte (Mississippi). All were reported in good shape. competition was not dangerous. The wage increase represents the difference in dollar value purchas­ ing power over the past calendar year. The Lakes companies employ the bulk of the District's member­ ship. Propose Big Boost In US Farm Cargo WASHINGTON—A whopping $2 billion increase in overseas ship­ ments of agricultural surplus is being proposed by Senator Allan Ellender (Dem.-La.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricul­ ture and Forestry. The surplus sliipments travel under provisions of the "50-50" law and have been a mainstay of US merchant ship­ ping for the past four years. $4 BiUion Until Now The total authorization since the act went into effect in 1954 has been $4 billion. The Ellender bill would put $500 million of the sum to work immediately in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, with another $1.5 billion scheduled for the July 1, 1958—June 30, 1959 period. For the current year, the agri­ cultural surplus program has been scheduled at the $1 billion rate, so that the Ellender proposal would give it a 50 percent shot in the arm, and keep it at the increased level in the 12 months following. Sales And Gifts Shipments covered by the pro­ gram includes sales of surplus at modest prices and in terms of for­ eign currencies, plus outright gifts of commodities for famine areas and other relief purposes. It is expected that the Senate Agriculture Committee will ap­ prove the Ellender proposal with­ out much ado. In submitting his bill, Ellender declared: "The request for a larger authorization this year is caused by changing world conditions. The dollar position of several countries has worsened and greater demand has resulted from poor harvests overseas. Shipments under past programs, particularly wheat for India, have been acclerated." Ellender said his call for imme­ diate additional funds was prompt­ ed by the need to schedule ship­ ments on an orderly basis. If Con­ gress doesn't provide the $500 mil­ lion for the remainder of the fiscal year, he said, the program is likely to grind almost to a halt before July 1, 1958. Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state tmemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their maiUng addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offldbs that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing. considerable hardship to the men involved. 'tr U • t 'Hj • 1 S--. .UJ LftU • "I • j •1 "vi *xy. •Si •••I �p- l-"' Pare Twelve SEAFAKBRS 'Why No Customs Break For Us?' Del Valle Asks Family Honors Repeating their demand of two years ago for a "fair deal" and the right, like other Americans, to bring in a limited amount of duty-free Souvenirs from overseas, the crew on the SS Del Valle has dispatched+ gone to- sea for years who have another appeal to Congress. A letter echoing their earlier never been permitted free entry appeal (LOG, June 8, 1956) was on any article purchased in a for­ sent fromp Santos, Brazil, to Sena­ eign country. •'We realize that the amount tor Warren G. Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter­ American seamen would spend state and Foreign Commerce. It abroad would be small inTelation proposed a sliding scale of allow­ to the dollar needs of most coun­ ances based on time spent on for­ tries, but however small it would eign articles co remedy the present be, it would still be a considerable source of dollar income to those situation. Existing regulations enable ship countries. At present most men passengers to bring in up to $500 curb their desire to purchase any­ of personal purchases duty-free. thing abroad due to the unknown Similar provisions apply to service additional amount they must pay personnel, including crews on in duty upon return to the USA." Another point raised was wheth­ Government-owned ships. However, the Del Valle noted, er the expenditure on Customs' "We as merchant mariners em­ iiiFpections when US merchant ployed by private American com­ ships return here was Justified in panies are allowed absolutely noth­ terms of the duty collected. This ing duty-free." The overaU restric­ also leads, they said, to an "unfair tions for merchant seamen appear and humiliating" practice of Cus­ designed almost in retaliation toms' searches of seamen's quar­ against civilian sailors because of ters and personal effects trip after their better chances to pick up trip, seldom with a warrant. The Del Valle also protested the bargains, they pointed out. "There are many men who have "double taxation"' on foreign-made items, many of them bought in the US, because a seaman cannot pro­ duce a sales slip or a Customs' re­ Be Sure To Get ceipt and has to pay the duty Dues Receipts twice. "In other words we are con­ Headquarters a_gain wishes to sidered guilty of smuggling unless remind all Seafarers that pay­ we can furnish satisfactory proof ments of funds, for whatever to the Customs' officials of our in­ Union purpose, be made only nocence," the crew emphasized. to authorized A&G representa­ The letter was signed by all the tives and that an official Union officers, and by F. P. Russo, ship's receipt be gotten at that time. delegate; Charles E. Nuber, bosun; If no receipt is offered, be sure C. E. Wheat, deck delegate; E. W. to protect yourself by ixnmedi- Anderson, chief .steward; B. Tingately bringing the matter to the engine delegate, and Charles attention of the secretary-treas­ ley, Barkins, steward delegate, on urer's office. b^alf of the SIU crew. LOG mi I -i-'^" 'II (J-l-V -:V*>' f •"• u n';.- • ' ' II lisli fe"',''- iiv. life Hector Mina Felix Winford PoweU Nolan Flowers G. A. Puissegur Matthew Gardiner Randolph BadcliS Leon Gordon Allen Ritchie Hebert Grant Harold Scott George Huber James Shearer James Hudson Wert A. Spencer Carl Jensen Rufus Stough Sr. Edward G. Knapp Ralph Sturgis Antoine Landry .Nicholas Tala Leo Lang Gerald L. Thaxton Timothy Less Luclen Theriot John Linn Juan Vazquez Frank Martin James E. Ward D. McCorkindale C. C. Wood Jr. Jerry Miller Clifford Wuertx Edwin M. MltcheU Walter A. Yahl Cecil Morris Jacob Zlmmer Michael Mozlo USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Elmer G. Bremer Monroe C. Gaddy C. C. Burkett Jimnde Littleton Paul R. Cook James T. Moore Forty Winks Harvey Hiomas, FWT, en{oys his siestoi In the Psrjian Gulf by sleeping on deck with his friends the flies, says Billy J. Walker on the Steel Vendor. Thomas bunked down under, q ladder heading topside. ^^ i Hospital Movie Program A Hit Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be sipned by the writer. Names lotll be withheld upon request. Luke A. Ciamboli shows off the new addition, Luke, Jr., born Jan. 18 in San Francisco. Above, April Joy Lietz, 8, shows the form and costume that won her first prize in a Tampa talent show. Dad is David W. Lietz, AB, now on the LaSalle. . USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Claudius G. Archer Wm. A. Oswinkla Joseph H. Berger Laron A. Ready Frank B. HcCoUian H. J. Schreiner John C. MltcheU Lewie A. WUkerson Charles T. Nangle USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Clarence Barrineau Frank T. CampbeU Claude L. Bibb CharUe Johnson USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. A. H. Blanchette George T. Morgan John Farrand Vincent L. TaraUo Elmer H. Grose Joseph Thomas USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Louie Holliday Alec R. Clary Lawrence T. Mays WUUam E. Eklns S. Moustakas Norman B.. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL , SEATTLE. WASH. Lawrence E. Bond P. W. McDonald G. B. Dunn Cameron E. Wootex Arthur A. Furst USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ben W. Buck John Maaslk Chas. CaUahan Henry MachlinsU James CardeU Harry Muches Arthur Cox Frederick Mulr Raymond Dabney Thomas Mungo James R. Dayton Clarence Murray Jenaro Diaz Jose A. Ferez Antonio DoAmaral Eugene Platan Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever * Gorman T. Glaze Joseph BoU Archie D. HaU Eugene Roszko Frederick Harris Herbert Shartzer James Haynes John A. Smith Walter Jackson Claude Virgin Alejandio Lopez Ople C. WaU Peter Losado Merwyri Watson Billy Earl Lynn K. KorneUusen VA HOSPITAL . BOSTON. MASS. / Thomas W. KUUon VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DBrTBOTT. MICH. WUUam DriscoU USPHS HOSPITAL ^ MEMPHIS. TENN,; Charles Burton SAILORS SNUG HARBOR ~ STATEN ISLAND. NY \ Victor B. Cooper MONTEBKLLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL "' : BALTIMORE. MD. • Francisco Buene ^ -fev - To tlie Editor: Again In January, through the courtesy of your Union, oui^ pa­ tients at the Boston marine hos­ pital viewed three good movie features on the 3rd, 17th and 29th. As always, they were appreci­ ated and'enjoyed, and added im­ measurably to the morale and welfare of those fortunate enough to see them. Our hospital has added a SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY W. C. Katarzynskl Ervin Crabtree Steve Kliderman Oscar J. Adams Edward Matte Hassen AU Albert MartineUi Joseph J. Bass Robert Murray Edmund Blosser BiUie Padgett T. C. Cepriano Juan J. Reinos Hoe Yee Choe Vincente Remolar Jose CoUados Conrad Reyes Rupert Daniels Charlie Dougherty Leonard Rhino Jose Rodriguex Ralph DuffeU Henry Rowe Ralph Dunsmoor Isaac Sieger Frederick Fulford Harold W. Simmons David Furman James F. Thompson Juan P. Garcia George ThornhiU Everett Haislett Anlello Verdamara Wade B. HarreU Henry Watson Peter Heulu USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence Anderson W. E. Orzechowskl B. F. Delbler John C. Pahner James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost Robert Ingram A.^J. Panepinto Woodrow Meyers Paul W. Seldcnberg VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Kenneth Lewis Patrick McCann Eladio Aris Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGulgan Herbert Mclssao Melvln W. Ross Leo Mannaugh Linzy Bosley Joaquin Minis James F. Clarke W. P. OUea Juan Denopra C. O^sU John J. DriscoU George G. Phifer Fabin Furmanek William Rackley Odis L. Gibbs Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GiUard George E. Shumaker .Bart E. Guranick Henry'E. Smith Taib Hassen Harry S. TutUe Antonio Infante VirgU E. Wilmotta Thomas Isaksen Pon P. Wing Claude yB. Jessup Woodrow Johnson Dexter Worrell Ludwig Kristiansen PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PR Harold E. Shockley EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL 1ST AVE. & 24TH STREET NEW YOBK. NY Salvatore Legayada USPHS HOSPITAL l^EW ORLEANS. LA. ' Robert G. Barrett Clolse Coatv John W. Bigwood Charles Cbrrent 'Claude Blanks '!AMlphggl. I^aVlch March 14, USt. - shuffleboard table to the facili­ ties in the auditorium, and mili­ tary personnel and seamen alike are getting a great deal of pleas­ ure out of it. This game is played roughly at waist level, which makes it very handy and less tiring for many of the pa­ tients. On behalf of the patients, the hospital, and myself, we thank you most sincerely for your con­ tribution to our January pro­ gram. June McGuire Director of Recreation 4" t it well. at it and eventually becan)e an SIU bookmember-. Billy has now been on the Alcoa Corsair for over a year as 2d cook and is doing alL he can to show his appreciation for be­ coming an SIU member. Last trip he was elected ship's delegate for his first time. Though be had a few major decisions that had to be made, he handled the situation very well. Hats off to a swell ship­ mate and good fellow. Manilce "Duke" Duet 4" 4" t Dei Mar Bacics PHS Program . To the Editor: There is nothing much to re­ port from the Del Mar as this has been a wonderful trip. As ship's delegate 1 wish to thank all delegates for their coopera­ tion in making this such a good trip. It was reported at pur last meeting that a total of 612 let­ ters were mailed to the Sent* tors ancL Representatives in Washington by the crew of this ship to protest any closing of the marine hospitals or budget cuts. There was also a vote of thanks adopted for the men who stayed on the Robin Line ships and made the SIU victory possible. Francis B. Howard Ship's delegate C. M. Dbwling Ship's secretary t i 4" Alcoa Pioneer Crew Applauded To the Editor: 1 would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the crew of the SS Alcoa Pioneer for the To the Editor: I'd like to thank you for send­ kindness- and sympathy shown ing me the LOG in Arizona and me due to the recent death of ask that you revise your mailing my father. 1 am proud to have list so I can get it at home. I "- the privilege of sailing with have not sailed for quite a while such men. Matthew Rbsato now, but when I did you can bet it was SIU. 4" The last time I shipped was Lauds Heskins^ In Lake Charles, La., and the port agent then was the same as Floral Gift the brother there now, Leroy To the Editor: With the recent passing away Clarke. Yes, I can also-say he rates as one of the best in his of-my dad, 1 sent a radiogram to my husband, William F. line. I am married, have two chil­ Earth, aboard the SS Fort Hosdren, a boy 13 and a girl ten klns. He is the chief cook on years old, and call Jackson. there. What 1 thought was so won­ Miss., my-home. I enjoy getting the LOG and can see how much derful was what the crew on the has been done for the seaman. I ship did after finding out about really miss the sea and would my loss. The men got together and sent an offering of beauti­ like to go back. I ffrst went to sea in 1925, ful Rowers to express their sym­ made a world cruise in the pathy. Their kindness came at Navy, came out In 1929 and a time when it was deeply shipped coastwise out of New appreciated. Mrs. WlUiam F. Earth Orleans. 7n fact, all the trips I made were coastwise. Though 1 a, i t love it at sea, I got settled He Appreciates ashore in the iron workers and Welfare Assist then had a family. f think I'd like to take a To the Editor:. whack at sailing again as I'm I'd like to thank the SIU Wel­ only 49 and In good health, so fare Department for the quick I may see some of the boys action on a problem of mine again soon. that 1 wrote In about. Raymond Go^ey It is really a comfort to know t) 4> that the Union looks out for its members and their families Corsair Cooic when they are in need. . Once Draws Praise again, "thank you" to the wel­ fare department for alllts help. To the Editor: . Jack Blnitt' A few years ago I became shipRiates with Robert. ^. Wells 4> 4) . 4" . • on the "SS Antlnous.- At that Del Aires Crew time, Robert, who was known as "Dilly," was galleyman on board Gets 'Thank You' and was relatively new in our To the Editor: organization. 1 would like to thank the crew He was well-liked by all the of the SS Del Aires foi* the nice men on bogrd, so when our wreath for my mother, Mrs. chief cook quit In Miami and Reba Williatns. She passed aWy " there, was liot one to replace on the 4th of February. My him the crew requested that many -thanks to, all for toeir Billy Wells take the chief cook's kindness. • r-J, 'I-. i,/.; jq|). He took the job, did jvery Aubrey "Buck" Winianui , Longs For Sea After Shore Job . V"'. �SEAFARERS 14. 19SS Florida State Beef? Steaks Are Too Big Pace Thirteea LOG They Grow Accustomed To Your Face i By Seafarer William Calefato' Koreans almost never forget a face. They always remember you, whether for some special kindness or an outstanding They've got a rare beef going on trait, good or bad. But sometimes the memory plays tricks, or two faces look alike, and then things get complicated. the SS~ Florida State. , It'a not ex­ One case in point was when a Jean LaFitte crewmember, whom we'll call Frank, was kicked by a fierce little young­ actly that the beef—or the lamb or the veal—is-too rare, though that ster, v/ho quickly ran away,"Joe for looking like him, while he ' bad as some other things that sans, even when they don't carry a hiay be at the bottom of the whole ! all the time shouting back in took all the punishment. stick, so she won the fight and _ could happen. affair in the first place. broken English: "You must have a hell o' a repu- / One shipmate found himself in a rescued the visitor. It's just that some of the crew "Takee that, you lousy Joe— tation "among the natives here," spot when an old gent approached "Why did you do it, mamsan," are upset because the steaks are too you peek—you beeg, beeg— Frank complained. "They think and acclaimed him as his sister's the sailor asked her later, to which big. — Frank didn*t have time to tell I'm you and I get kicked in the missing husband. Talking as fast a girl interpreter replied: Of course, this sort of beef the boy he wasn't Joe. But Joe pants for something you must have as a race track announcer, the old- "Mamsan say you good man. timer said that the obligations of You make big present to her one doesn't arise too often, so it does must have done something on pre­ done." a married man were important in year past. Mamsan say she know have some historical merit. The vious trips, like refusing the boy This was all very amusing to Joe. shoe is usually on the other foot, alms or chewing gum or cigarettes. He just looked at Frank, as if to Korea and the seaman should own you face." because the steaks are a mite small, When this happened a second time say it wasn't his fault they looked up to the facts. Our man protested to the native All in all, it's wise to keep your or too tough, or not served often further in town, Frank decided to alike. Anyway, getting kicked In i that he was the wrong guy. Out nose clean in Korean or other for­ enough. On the Florida State, at least, they seem to have none of go back to the ship and bawl out the pants by little boys is not as j of all the thousands who visit Ko- eign ports. That way, your face ' rea, he asked, how did the old gen- and other parts will be spared a those troubles. ! tleman know he was the one—he lot of trouble. The request for skimpier sirloins 'Sea-Spray' By Seafarer who already had a wife and six was noted in the'ship's minutes kids in New York? recorded by M. G. Gaddy, secre­ Fish Story "By your face. By your face!" tary, but apparent./ no one offered the native almost screamed at him. a solution for the problem during "There could be no other man the meeting. Most of the boys were with such a magnetic personality, probably floored by the idea and such classic features, such honor­ some probably haven't recovered able intentions, such—," he per­ yet. sisted. Somehow a pitch for smaller It took great persuasive powers ateaks doesn't seem to be the kind to shoo -the old man away, but he of thing that will readily cause finally left. Our man was left won­ the manning of the barricades, or dering whether he'd just been a frantic call for a union patrol­ treated to a made-in-Korea vari­ man, except maybe by those who ation of the old badger game, but like their steaks well-proportioned. anyway he wasn't bothered again. One thing's sure. The boss won't Sometimes a long-forgotten fa­ kick. vor is repaid in unexpected ways. Ohe such case happened when two youths started a fight with a sea­ Shorthanded? man who was relaxing in a bar. If a crewmember quits while The sailor was being overpowered a ship is in port, delegates in the scuffle when the old and are asked to contact the hall withered mamsan who operated the Charles Ellen on the Marymor Immediately for a replace­ establishment came out from the ment. Fast action on their part aimed his camera a bit low, back. She carried a stick in one will keep air Jobs aboard ship but he couldn't miss the fish. hand and swatted at the two at­ filled at all times and elimi­ J. Coppell, A. Reosko and L tackers plus two others who had nate the chance of the ship Tolias ( to r) shore the honors come off the street to join in. sailing shorthanded. Everybody respects those mamfor nabbing this dolphin. Okay, okay. So can't a cook have a bad day once in a while?? STBIL VOYAOBR (ItthmUn), P«b. 11—Chairman, J. Brown; Sacratary, F. Quintayo. .Beat In rooma not regulated. $14 in ahip'a fund. Keep toUeta clean.' Submit repair Ust to Headquarters. DBL MAR (MIsi.), Fab. 1—Chairman, R. Slough, Jr.; Sacratary, C. Dewllng. Fund $19 in red at start of trip, but now have balance of $206.45. $16 given to repatriated aeaman. Vote of thanks to men on Robin Una ships. Moaay raised for movies for next trip. $12 letters -mailed to protvist of hopital and budget cuts. ALCOA RANOBR (Alcoa),' Fob. I— Chairman, J. McLaughlin; Sacratary, K. Fostar. One man performing on ship, referred to Union. Reports ac­ cepted. Discussion on Bull beef, Roblh Line. New ~aelegate elected. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for fine lob. Btaward and deck depts. showers Bzed. lose lifted. Good trip so far. Some disputed ot. MoUon to hold meeUnga once a month on long trips. Discuoaion on welfare of aU members. FBNNMAR (Calmer), Fab. *—Chall^ man, F. McKanzle; Secretary, V. Monte. Shortage of hot water. Re­ pair list to be submitted. Pleasant trip. Report accepted. Washing ma­ chine wringer to be repaired. Do not place glaasea In sink. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Jan. 31—Chairman, L. White; Secre­ tary, •. Mastarson. AU repairs being made. Screen doors and port hole screens ordered. Shower heads and ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Fob. IS— Chairman, L. Richardson; Sacratary, R. Hall. Two new men from San Juan. Showers and bathrooms to be locked in port. Ship's fund $9.25, New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food. Messman thanked crew for assisrtance during meals in rough weather. Reports ac­ cepted. SSATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Feb. It—Chairman, C. Johnson; Sec­ retary, C. Oliver; Soma disputed et. Reports accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Discussion on shortage of various stores: messman and steward. Jan. 23—Chairman, J. Colo; Secre­ tary, C. Ollvar. Veto ot thanks to steward for fine cooperaUon. New delegate alactad. Discussioa serving watch earlier. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcos), Feb. 9— Chairman, J. Nalson; Secretary, J. Brasflald. Delegate reported poor and inadequate medical treatment admin­ istered to unUcensed personnel. Head­ quarters to be notified. Ship's fund $1.75. Minor beef in steward dept. New delegate elected. Refrain from using profanity in messroom. Mem­ bers requested to be sober at meet­ ings. BRADFORD iSLAHQ (CHias SarvIco), Jan. 31—Chairman, F. Langley; Bocrotary, M. Olson. Two men missed ship, no beefs. Repair list submitted. Need two new mattresses for engine dept. New delegate elected. OOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice); Feb. IS—Chairman, F. Oradoxxli Secretary, T, Maianson. Few hours disputed ot. Washing machine to be ' turned off after using and left clean. JOSEFINA (Liberty Navfgatlen), Feb. 2—Chalrr.ian, A. Slrlgane; Secre­ tary, J. Lundy. One brother hospitalired in Honolulu—headquarters no­ tified. Crew to obtain price on laun­ dry before sending to Manila. Sug­ gest members draw enough in Manila to carry them through bunker ports. Some disputed ot. Rqport Mcepted. Repair list to be turned in. Doors to passageways will be locked while in Philippines to keep undesirables j>ut. Cups to be returned to messroom. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and baking. KENMAR (Calmer), Feb. 3—Chalrm»», F. Alboro; $ecretary, J. Marahall. Two men ill. Patrolman notifled concerning transportation. Gear •f biMBitallsed man taken care ef. Sailing board time to be brought to RStrdman'a attehtion. Some disputed •t. Beef with ^ef mate to be Set. Sled at payoff. To contact captain to bnlld catwalk on lumber going back •fb Suggestion to have TV aboard ice making machine taken care of. Washing machine pump to be in­ stalled. New reporter elected. Ship's 'fund $12. Few hours disputed ot. No major beefs. Reports accepted. Ship to be cleared of cockroaches before sign-on. Suggestions re: oily shower water. Rooms and galley to be sprayed for bugs. Vote of thanks to men on Robin Une ships for SlU victory: OCBANSTAR (TrHon), Jan. 34 — Chairman, C. Oglatbyi Bocrotary, R. MorrlMtte. New delegate elected, lee box will be repaired. Obtained •ew washing machine. WiU get new lee box next trip. Request copies of BOG. SEATRAIN OEORGIA (Seatrain), Fob. 14—Chairman, S. Charlau Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Ship's fund $2SRS. Report' accepted. Coffee to be made for ateward dept. by 4 to » watch. Contact patrolman about installing pay telephone booths in Texas City. Savannah and New Orleans. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. IS—Chairman, C. Owens; Secretary, C. Slovar. Ship's fund $820. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. lEvery member to contribute $1 to ship's fund. Suggestion to purchase electric heaters for foc'sles aft. "Onoff" light to be installed dn washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for excellent food. ALCCA PURITAN (Alcoa), Jan. 17 —Chairman, J. Rrasfleld; Sacratary, R. Festo. Beefs settled. Master to de­ cide on breaking of watches. Wiper lined $10 for not performing sanitary: Motion to have mcetinga on week­ ends. if possible. Cook elected dele­ gate. Treuu^r elected. Start aUp'S fund with dunfUoffS- IRENESTAR (Triton), Fob. 23— Chairman, T. Hall; Sacratary, M. Andarton. Repair list to be posted. Clean payoff in HohUe. Ships fund $11.52. New delegate elected. Discussions on use and care ot washing machine. Cigaret butts not to be placed in coffee cups. Put soUed cups la sink, keep mesroom clean. Three mattresaes WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Feb. 9—Chairman, J. Dklnque; Sacratary, J. Bergerla. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Repair Ust tiimed in—no work done as yet. STEEL SEAFARER (isMimlan), Feb. S—Chairman, H. Ceutlnt; Sacratary, nana. Repairs being made---otbers to *•* ordered for unlicensed personnel not delivered. FAIRLAND (Pan Atlantic), FOb. 20— Chairman, W. D. Making; Secretary, A. C. Beck, Thanks to department delegates for good cooperation. Noted good and prompt response by head­ quarters on all beefs and quejtions. Letters from BiU HaU regarding re­ pair Ust and one day's pay posted. Ship's fund $39. WiU purchase TV set. Discussion on food and TV set. Linen to be turned in. Jan. 12—Chairman, J. Sweoney; Secretary, J. Wunderllch. Feeding pro­ gram to be speeded up; repair list to be submitted. Crew warn^ about performing. New treasurer elected. Donation of $1 to be made toward ships fund. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Feb. 23— Chairman, 6. Matting; Secretary, S. Fairfield. $122.50 in movie fund. Obmin toaster for steward messroom. Discussion on successful party held by crew in cross passageway. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Feb. 33—Chairman, A. Alsebreeksi Sacratary, C. Kralu. Oiler missed ship—^headquarters notified. Members cautioned to be aboard one hour be­ fore sailing. Ship sailed short one man. Ship's fund $71.34. Few hours disputed ot. Request better crackers; ship's meetings to be alternated, once In the afternoon and once at night. Do not leave clothes in washing machine too long. ••••••••••••I DEL MAR (Mississippi), Jan. 1— Chairman, Bannister; Secretary, C. M. Dowllng. Anyone needing other COPE cards contact delegate. Number of letters regarding closing of hospital to be sent in later. New delegate elected. Report accepted. Glasses to be re­ turned to the pantry. No beefs. Little disputed ot. Payoff okay. Patrolman pleased. Crew warned of loggings. Ships fund $19.55. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Feb. It—Chairman, T. HIrsh; Secre­ tary, R. H. Simpson. Night Cook and Baker left ship due to illness.—Stew­ ard shifted man from ntiUty to baker and new man assigned as pantryman. Few hours disputed ot. Crew told to check fane before hot weather is en­ countered. ROBIN CRAY (Robin), Feb. 14— Chairman, T. Harmon; Secretary, W. Fitch. Painting in steward dept. in­ completed. Minor disputes to be dis­ cussed with patrolman at payoff. Some disputed Ot. Bosun from Robin .Kirk extended vote of thanks to crew members for extra consideration given him. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine service. OCEAN EVA (Maritime Overseas), Feb. 14—Chairman, H. Schwartx; Sac­ ratary, N. King. One member missed ship in PR. Mate disputing ot. Need new washing machine. Some disputed ot. Wasting machine to be repaired. New pump needed. Vote of thanks to ' steward dept. for excellent planning and preparation of food. » Editor, I SEAFARERS LOG. ; 675 Fourth Ave.," j Brooklyn 32, NY I I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— I please put my name on your mailing list. ! (Print Information) :NAME ......... ! STREET ADDRESS [CITY .ZONE STATE • TO AVOID DUPUCATION: If you are an old tubterllior and hava a changa • of address, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS ••••••••••••••••••••••••banJ Z0NE..:...>L4TATE..; �Tigrn ffMrfeea SEAFARERS LOG 8IU Cooks' Tour ^ SIU HAll DIREdORY P' ': * lililBIII^! SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sbeppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON ... 27* Stati St. Jamea Sbeehan. Agent Ricbmond 2-0140 4202 Canal St. HOUSTON... Robert Mattbewa. Agent CaplUI 3-4089; 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. 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Joint iTT . ft llO-' iMllli , ^'• fe !i ., :|||||||||||||||||||g||||p r# II;I El, iii»iiiiPiM^ ' lilBiii iiliplPif iiiiiiiiiil «b«A^ " SUP IMIIiiiii HONOLULU iPiiE J-rft: ; MM The happy threesome on the John B. Kulukundis (top), after dinner is done, includes (I to r) Frank Rakas, Jr., chief cook; Dallas Byrd, night cook and baker, and William Alvaro, steward. On the Steel Surveyor, with the work still ahead of them, are Dave Polite, 2nd cook and baker; Earl Fancher, chief cook; Angel Valdas, galleyman, and Jose Rodriguez, 3rd cook. Canadian District LOG-A-RHYTHM: HALIFAZ. N.S Meditation In The Night I. - •'C-- By John Wnnderlich Your heart feels light. Decks deserted in the night. Are quiet. In memory of deeds In the past, long gone; Bathed in bright moonlight. My friendly companion*. You are alone, but not forgotten^ The shadows of the mast and falls, Sympathize in silence; The stars shine bright above you, And agree that there is peace The porpoises play up ahead; In the loneliness of the night. Wind hums softly in the rigging. Giant engines pulse dovm below; They tell you and me About the greatness of the uni­ Sign Name On verse. LOG Letters 4i- For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances " justify, the LOG will withhold-a signature on request. .16 Merchant St. Pbone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Qay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE. Main 0290 WfLHINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK S7S 4tta Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb 94165 In the night The stars are like your eyes. When looking into mine; And I whisper to the wind About your beauty and charms. How my love can cross the ocean; And throw the air up to the stars. To let them know That I am now And always will be yours. ISSVi, HoUis St. Phone 38911 MONTREAL 63* St James St. West PLatean 8161 FORT WnXlAM. 408 Simpson St Ontario ' Pbonei 33321 PORT COLBORNE .103 Durham St Ontario Pbone: 5591 TORONTO. OnUrlo.......372 King St. E EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC ei7H Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC .298'Main St.. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS . .304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebee 20 Elgin St.~ Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario .....82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3203 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebeo Phone: 31569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUUam St. NB OX 35431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. •— Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT ; .-...1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULWH 621 W. Supertor St. Phone: Randclpb 34110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Mareii 14, l»St Urges Hospital Benefit Overseas as wsU SS the efforts of those .'Who worked closely with your officials in making this a successful visit. To tho Editor: Thomu M. Holleran I wish to express an opinion Chief, Trade Union of something needed under our Programs Division Seafarers.Welfare Plan. As you know, a single Seafarer hasn't (Ed. nofc: The group was on too much to gain in the way^f a tour supervised by the US De­ benefits other than those for partment of Labor, Office of death or vacations. International Labor Affairs, and I'm concerned about the also visited SIU headquarters brothers hospitalized in foreign later.) ports, since the welfare benefits only cover Seafarers hospital- Letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names loill be withheld upon request. ized here in the good old USA. I think this qiatter should be taken up by the trustees of our welfare plan and given more consideration. The man laid up in a foreign hospital, especially in an extreme emergency, should hot be overlookedRudy Meigoaa (Ed. note: Unmarried Seafar­ ers, depending-on their age and health, can qualify for 10 of 16 present benefits of the SIU Welfare Plan, plus vacation "pay. Although the welfare plan's hos­ pital benefit doesn't cover situa­ tions overseas, the SIU contract does provide for repatriation upkeep of $8 per day and medi­ cal care at shipowner expense, plus advances in wages until the seaman can be returned home.) Finds The LOG Good Reading To the Editor: I haven't heard from my brother, Gilbert "Bill" Essberg, in almost three years, and I anxiously scan every issue of your excellent paper. Perhapa this will reach him. May I commend you on my favorite column, "Your Dollar's Worth?" I clip these guides to better buying and refer to them constantly. I've always found them to be dependable, reliable and very helpful. To a house­ wife, far from ^ the sea, your many interesting articles are very enjoyable. The entire paper is excellent. Mrs. Hugh Q. Gibbs, Jr. Birmingham, Ala.' 4 4 More Shipping Detaiis Urged To the Editor: The shipping report appear­ ing in the SEAFARERS LOG gives^ an excellent overall pic­ ture of shipping. However, we believe, after having talked with several brothers on the subject, that this report could further aid the men who ship in one rating only were-it to include a break­ 4" t , 4> down of departments by ratings. Thus, a man 'shipping only as Tour Impressed baker, for example, would then French Visitors have a clearer picture of his To the Editor: chances of shipping in his par­ I have been Informed by Mr. ticular rating in a given port. Emile Lafiamme, team manager, We hope that you will ^ive from this office who was with this suggest your earnest con­ the visiting group of French sideration and attention so as . merchant marine unionists, of to bring it into practice. your union's splendid coopera­ C. C. Linden tion and assistance to him dur­ James Fuller ing his recent visit to Boston. 4 4 4 Mr. Lafiamme expressed to us the group's enthusiasm about Cigars Are In the courtesy shown them and the opportunity afforded them Order, Grandpa to visit the Boston port in actual To the Editor: operation. They were apprecia­ We read the LOG faithfully. tive of this interest and com­ My husband is at sea so much mented favorably on the labor- of the time that we don't get to management relations as shown talk much of the goings-on. by the visit on the SS Topa However, we find all the Topa. They also commented on newsy news in the SEAFARERS the fine arrangements made for LOG. The first page we turn to lunch and on the visit to the is "Your Dollar's . Worth" and Boston hall and the very cordial the others follow me. We think reception given them. this column is terrific and has We fully realize that the suc­ been very helpful to us in shop­ cess of this type of program ping and otherwise. would-be impossible without I'd appreciate a note hi the such cooperation. I would like personals' column to advise my you to know that we in the De­ husband that he's a grandpa partment of Labor deeply ap­ again—a girl this time. preciate these personal efforts Mrs. R. P. Bowman I �SEAFARERS March 14. l»n LOG Pace tifteca Back Home In Florida Steaks May Be Higher But Ships Are Bargains Prices for second hand ships in recent sales have dropped to the low 1954 level, a recent survey of ship markets showed. Although few shipowners expected the pric^for Liberty-type vessels to drop below the half-"^ million dollar mark, the Amer- fail to materialize. Many are pres­ .carr-controlled Evimar was re­ ently taking on grain cargoes. More cently sold for a low of $340,000, than three million tons of tanker more than a $1 million drop in tonnage is presently idle while value over the past year for. ships over 100,000 tons was sold for scrap last fall. of that class. A similar slump has been report­ But not all shipowners are -ready ed in the tanker industry where to unload their ships, according to more vessels are heading for lay- a ship broker. Many feel that up or the scrap pile as oil cargoes they have weathered depressed markets before and will weather this one. Most of those selling now, it was said, are doing so to secure cash to cover commitments for new construction or for mort­ gage payments. Although there is not much traf­ fic for. tankers, freely-transferrable foreign T-2 tankers, most of them owned by Greek interests, are be­ ing offered for $950,000, or about one-half what they would have brought in last fall. The SIU Welfare Plan reports the following death benefits paid: Benedikt Smoljan, 58: On Feb­ ruary 3, 1958, Brother Smoljan died from natural causes in Staten Island, N.Y. He became a full member of the Union on June 1, 1946, and sailed in the engine de­ partment. He is survived by a brother, Robert Smoljan, of Gardina, Calif. Burial took place in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. $ Anton! Plaza, 50: Brother Plaza died from accidental causes on Jan­ uary 4, 1958 in Newark, N.J. He be­ came a full member of the Union on December 2, 1944, and was sail­ ing in the deck department. Place of burial is unknown. TO SHIPS W ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMNUCAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS Evmy syNBAY • -'-I fair Ceatt af Sauth Amorlca, South AtlanIK and Eait Caatt of UnHwl SiatM. wru5.1SBS0 Kb thlpi In Gu» of MMico, Caribbean, Weit Coot of South Amer­ ica, West Cooei of Mexico and US Eon Cerut. ' BMT Voice ef He MTP vffx-w.msoKa Shipt In Caribbean, f ^ - - WFK-tS, iam Kb Ihipe In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, Eura^n and US Eod Cooit UP-TO'THE-MINUTB UNION AND MARITIME iSilsa NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST TO YOUl BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE MARiriME fRADiS RERARfMENr SlUAAG MSTRKT * SUP * MfOW * MCS * ROU • MMftP • EME • SlUXANAOIAN DISTRKT ^mmmrnrnmrn^ ^ ~ Lynda end Cor! Ivan Copper Jr., children of Seafarer Carl Ivan Copper, are shown In front of their Zephyrhiils, Florida, home. Kenneth Singh Get in touch with Paul M. Gold­ stein, attorney, Suite 506, 1201 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 7, Pa. 4 4^ i Charlee W. Maynard Contact Alex Leiter, care/of the Seatrain New York, concerning the pilot license. it 4" 4r Frank L. Shackelford Contact Mrs. F. L. Shackelford at Box 329', Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 4> 4i 4^ ' I Jerome L. Manning Please get in touch with Eunis J. Barrios, 613 Ave. G, Marrera, La., telephone FI-12070. ^ 4> 4> 4" 4^ 4> I Pat Moran I ex-Council Grove The above-named was -on the I Council Grove in November^ 1950, I along with James Enwright. He is •i.,*- •• mm M; mh|'. Australia WMM 25-15607 KCs Narthwest Pacific WMM 81-TI037.S 4) 4> ^ John Lee Nngent Contact your wife at 1127 18th Street, Galveston, .Texas. 4 4 4< William Berry Please contact Mrs. Annabelle Wingo, 111 W. Whitney Drive, Houston 18, Texas. .• j • -i Baltimore Is 'Holding Own' • .4 4^ ^ 4> BALTIMORE—The last -ACS Oscar A. Rosenfelt ship, the Coal Miner, was in port Contact Baltimore port agent here for a few days last week. The Earl Sheppard as soon as p6ssible. men on the beach expressed their appreciation at the fine job the i i i SIU old timers are doing aboard GUbert (BiU) Essberg Please contact your sister at 132 her. A number of men served ag Sterrett Court, Apt. 29, Birming­ reliefs on the ship to give the oldtimers some rest. ham 9, Ala. Shipping has been fair for the 4> i ^ period while registration increased Billle Pagett a good bit. There were 10 vessels Carroll Sypher paying off dwing the period. They Syd Turner were the Emilia. Mae (Bull); Chick­ Red McHale requests that you asaw (Pan-Atlantic); Wellesley Vic­ contact Arthur Abarbanel, attor­ tory (Victory Carriers); Chilore. ney, at Miller and Seeger, 26 Court Cubore, Feltore, Baltore, Santore Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Ore) and the Kenmar (Calmar). . 4^ 4> 4^ Signing on were the Mankato Vic­ Anyone who left gear in the Mo­ tory (Victory Carriers); Producer bile baggage room for more than (Marine Carriers); Fiomar, Kenmar a year is asked to claim it within (Calmar); Chickasaw (Waterman); 60 days. Unclaimed gear will be Chilore, Cubore, Feltore, Baltore disposed of. and the Santore (Ore). The in4^ $ » transit vessels were the Santore (Ore); Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa Run­ Oskar Kaelep Contact Arnold G. Heinval c/o ner (Alcoa); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Bull Steamship Company (SS Su­ Ste^ Scientist, Steel Flyer, Steel zanne) or via the SEAFARERS Seafarer (Isthmian); Government Camp (Cities Service); Ines,- Jean LOG. (Bull); John B. Waterman (Water^ man) and the Coal Miner (ACS). Gene S. Long So far as can be predicted, ship­ Urgent you contact your mother at Route 2, Box 59, Sutton, West ping for the next period should hold its own. The Texmar will crew Va. She is ill. up at the end of the week, leaving 4^ 4> 4^ only the Portmar and the Omar Anthony J. Zaich Contact Nicholas Carter, 1421 Chapman idle in the area. Berger Building, Philadelphia 19, Pa. regarding estate settlement. R. P. Bowman You are a grandfather again. ^ A girl this time. Daughter Bar­ bara flow lives 8705 La Salle St. EVERY SUNDAY. 1915 GMT | xxrMdnAv nsie (2:15 PM EST Sunday) . EVERY MONDAY, 0315 GMT • off Moody St., Buena Park, Cali­ f Europe and North Aimrica I (10:15 PM EST Sunday) | fornia. Meanwhile, MTD f WCO-13020 KCs ^Roiind^he-Worid ^ I Koit Coast South America ^f^reless Broadcasts ^ WCO-16908.8 KCe I Cocut South America Continue v;. J J * wt.rWCO-22407 1 KCs Sheehan, SIU Boston port agent, as Mrs. Enwright would like to contact him, * Don't Send Your Baggage COD Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. The Union cannot accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the prospect of having to-go to a lot of trou­ ble and red tape with the Rail- <T .'•'4 �SEAFARERS#L06 :- • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC A N IT GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 3ea Law Meet Wrangles Over Three-Mile Rule GENEVA—Proposals to extend the generally-recognized three-mile limit for territorial waters are causing a furor at an 80-nation international conference on the law of the sea which opened here last month.• . The debate over what con­ selves at "war" with Israel despite stitutes the "high seas" and the uneasy "truce" in effect for where territorial waters begin and end is-probably the knottiest issue Itefore the conference. Several countries want an extension of the present three-mile limit to 12 miles. Others have historically claimed a disputed territorial limit of up to 200 miles around their coastline. ' Of immediate concern are ef­ forts by Indonesia tp extend her territofiaT limit to 12 miles at'sea and Russia's declaration of Vladi­ vostok Bay as internal waters. The US spokesman here has attacked these as "one-sided" acts infringing on the freedom of the seas. He said the US would continue to *'treat them as if they didn't exist." Would Affect Nariration . The freedom of the seas issde is naturally of vital interest to the shipping Industry. Extensions of various territorial waters would in­ crease problems of navigation, add hours or days to many sea routes and place certsin international straits "off-limits" by making them territorial waters. Fishing fleets of various contries which fish out­ side the three-mile limit in whatare now open waters off the coasts of other nations would be guilty of "trespassing." This has long been a problem as close to home as in the Gulf of Mexico where Ame-'ican . shrimpboats are regularly accused of vio­ lating Mexican waters by fishing too closd inshore. It would also add new facets to the already-tangled legal hassle between the 'Federal Government and various Southern -states over the offshore oil fields. The-right of free access to the -disputed Gulf of Aqaba in the Middle East is a key issue, high­ lighted by a Saudi Arabian declar­ ation at the conference that what­ ever rules and codes the confer­ ence adopted could only apply in time of peace anyway. Most of the Arab hations still consider them- f' ' ' i-:" '- .;• 1;. I - S>'-. i ft"' 1. br.-v . Ilx-- I. •V-, '• I SCHEDUIE OF SlU MEETINGS m'lavA'v. :.j;... • t,.--. f y- --kt-r • rvi'' • •• SiU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: March 19. April 2 April 16 almost ten years. Egypt's seizure of the Suez Canal in 1956 and the subsequent closing of the canal at the outset of Israeli and combined British-French hos­ tilities in Egypt that fall drama­ tized the situation anew. Thus, an Arab boycott of ships and planes coming to and from Israel is con­ tinuing, as in the case of the SIUmanned tanker Kern Hills last Spring. First Ship Through Gulf , The Kern Hills was the first ship to steam through the Gulf of Aqaba to the new Israeli oil port of Ellat in the face of Arab guns. The US subsequently affirmed the right of all shipping to use the. disputed Gulf and classified it as "inter­ national" waters. Supporters of the existing threemile limit, such as Britain, contend that the extent of the territorial seas is a matter governed by inter­ national law, and that nations can't fix these limits at their own dis­ cretion. The British say that extension of the territorial seas would widen the area in which coastal states could\ exercise jurisdiction over other countries' merchant ships, "with resulting del;<,ys and hin­ drances to navigation." It would also make it more difficult for small vessels to fiiil' their position from shore and reduce the effec­ tiveness of radar and lighthouses. February 19 Through March 4 o«efc"" A Part Boston New Y( Norfolk . Savannah . 3 5 Lake Charles Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle ...... . . 9 11 Pack Total ... T' . 300 Port Dock Ooek B A ....6 2 Boston ' 64 13 New York Philadelphia ....... .... 32 1 .... 35 14 Baltimore .... 4 3 Norfolk 0 2 Tampa 12 Mobile .'... .... 32 7 New Orleans ...... 1 Lake Charles ..... ..... 2 18 Houston ........... .... 41 0 Wilmington 0 San Francisco .<.... 0 .... 2 Seattle Deck Dock AB 73 Total .......... OMR B 2 13 3 14 4 0 4 . 4 . 12 7 17 2 5 9 D*CR -s 96 Bni. A 5 53 17 33 5 3 6 15 32 12 17 2 10 8 •na._ A '^ 218 Bnt. B 2 18 2 15 2 0 1 7 9 12 8 4 7 5 Bna. 92 •tMir. A. 5 54 20 27 1 2 5 26 36 6 . 17 7 14 •teW. A ' 227 •Mw. B 1 8 2 19 6 0 3 8 11 1 12 3 6 6 ttaw. -B 86 ratal A 14 185 51 101 12 8 16 68 127 28 63 13 33 26 Total A 745 Total B 5 39 7 48 12 0 8 19 32 20 -37 9 18 20 Total B ' 274 Total ROB. 19 224 58 149 24 8 24 87 159 48 100 22 51 46 Total Shipped Dock Ins. Bns. Ins. stow. A B C C " A 1 1 0 2 0 4^ 51 19 44 1 10 3 ^0 19 0 24 3 13 25 25 1 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 5 4 2 3 30 26 18 1 0 28 0 30 5 3 5 1 0 11 0 14 0 19 16 2 0 2 - 0 2 , 0 6 7 0 1 0 5 0 3 1 Dock Bns. inf. Ins. stow. A C A . ' B C 177 103 12 23 198 Stow. stow. Total Total B e B A 0 0 2 1 7 8 159 30 4 75 8 15 73 ; .54 8 1 12 1 0 5 1 3 0 8 12 8 3 88 36 97 12 2 24 10 17 5 5 23 0 74 59 1 0 5 3 0 0 16 1 3 0 10 4 stow. stow. Total Total c B A ' -B83 640 21 259 r Total c 2 31 0 5 1 0 2 7 2 6 0 0 0 0 Total .c 56 Total smp. 13 220 83 132 20 6 22 131 123 33 133 8 17 14 Total snip. 055 Shipping and registration in SIU ports increased during the past two weeks» reversing the downward trend in both listings. The total shipping was 955; registration rose to 1,019. All of the job rise was reflected i» the class B figure, as class A activity declined further. Class C shipping maintained^'-r ^ Boston, New York, Baltimore, leans accounted overall for 77 per­ the status quo. Five ports showed increases Norfolk, Lake Charles, San Fran­ cent of the A&G shipping. West over the previous period, but only three of them enjoyed any marked gain. Philadelphia, Mobile and Houston rose substantially; Tampa only slightly,, and Wilmington by even less. cisco and Seattle all fell ^off to some degree, and Savannah and New Orleans remained the same as before. Taken together with Mobile and Houston, the major ports of New York, Baltimore and "New Or- Panama Ship Seeks Canada $ Already bedeviled by one hot potato in its approval of the transfer of strikebound Can­ adian National ships to a foreign flag, the Canadian government is running head-on into a similar issue. This summer, the nmaway-fiag vessel Yarmouth, is scheduled to return to its old run between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Boston, re­ trict won immediate support in its The Yarmouth was at one time portedly with the benefit of a strike from the International Trans- contracted to the SIU A&G District Coast shipping continues to be very much on the slow bell. However, despite the gains for class B, Boston, Savannah, Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle between them dispatched fewer than a dozen B jobs. The actual seniority breakdown of the total shipping was 67 per­ cent for class A, 27 percent for class B and six percent for class C. Six ports shipped no men in class C. ^ The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow... New York: Good . . .Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimcre: Steady . . . Norfolk: Fair . .. Savannah: Slow .... Tampa: Fair .. . Mobile: Good ... New Orleansr Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . > • Houston: Good . . . Wilmington, San Frwolsco, Seatfle: Slow direct subsidy from the Nova poi'tworkers Federation as well as while under the American flag. In Scotian provincial government. light of-the Canadian National beef, all SlU of NA affiliates. " The Yarmouth, along with her As a resultr the.eight Canadian it remains to be seen if the Nova sister ship, the Evangeline, was on National ships have been idle Scotian government will go this run under American-flag since last July, with no settlement through with plans to subsidize a operation up to 1954. In that year in sight. second runaway-flag operation. both ships transferred foreign and went into service to the West In­ dies out of Miami. Now, the owners of the Yarmouth announcie they will return to the Nova Scotian service, under the runaway flag of Panama. It has been reported that some ratings on the Yarmouth are paid as little as $45 a month under her present operation. In effect then, the Nova Scotian government would be subsidizing a runaway flag operation between US and Canada. Canada does not subsidize any of her own deep-sea merchant ship­ ping. The Canadian National strike aroused international furore when the company attempted to transfer the Government-owned vessels to Trinidad registry in the middle of the beef. Efforts to man the ships with Imported crews failed when Now under Panamaniod flag, Yarmouth Is shown In days Vhen she sailed as US-fldg ship on both English and West Indian sea­ Scotia-Boston summer run. Eastern Steamship company is seeking ta return to this service with aid men's unions refused to touch the ships and , the SIU Caniadiair Dli^ • r^ • I r-'.ia '-1 Vy � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 March 14, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: RUNAWAYS IN BID FOR US REGISTRY ENGINEERS APPROVE MERGER PLAN SIU PLAN BROADENS CHILD AID ‘MILD BOOM’ IN PROSPECT FOR MOBILE ANOTHER NMU ‘INJUN’ BITES DUST – WHO BOUNCED MCDOUGALL? SIU SEEKS TO INTERVENE IN NMU ROBIN LINE SUIT ISTHMIAN IN KNOCK-DOWN FMB FIGHT NEW YORK FINDS SHIPPING HOLDING UP, MEN CHOOSY ANOTHER TWO COAL SHIPS BONEYARD; RECALL OF 3RD DUE ONASSIS WOULD DUCK OUT ON US-FLAG SUPERTANKER AFL-CIO NOTIFIES ALL INT’L UNIONS TO COMPLY ON ETHICS 40,000 IN FLORIDA LIVING OFF HANDOUTS TANKER MAY HET ATOM PLANT SEEK TO CONCILIATE CANADA PACT BEEF PROPOSE BIG BOOST IN US FARM CARGO STEAKS MAY BE HIGHER BUT SHIPS ARE BARGAINS SEA LAW MEET WRANGLES OVER THREE-MILE RULE PANAMA SHIP SEEKS CANADA $ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/14/1958 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. XX, No. 6 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fbf0082bd67e26dfe1d6caa146175e95.PDF 878fb18245114f513e109488e8318620 PDF Text Text SEAFARBRS«LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • MTD Readies Machinery: ORCAMZING DRIVE SET ON UKES i • -7 -•'i ; ^ ''•iq •i*"-1 • ^ -I . • 'i 4 •' I II Story on Page 3 Tow Coal Miner Into Port After 17-Dqy Battle Story on Page 3 Willis Raid Barred -Story on Page 3 Unions of America AWAft Ur^fftom Returning from suniiy South America, i#fli#irCS'«f Seafarers on the cruise ^ip Del Mar ran into the first real snowstorm tojhit New Orleans in 60 years. Bundled, up for the weather is group including C. Miller, R. Cefaratti, H. , , Donnelly, N. Benenate, L. Fiorentino, L. Manca and E. Ardoin. Photo , i, by Vic Romplo. (Story on Page 5.) j,. �o'V <yi •'U'- ••';^ " Vifc Tw» StAVAHERS LOG Union's Medical Program iBetters Seafarers' Health Felmiary tl, i9tt Raltimore Reports Big Job Boost Wives, children and depend­ ant parents of Seafarers m eligible to use the services' of the New York SIU health cen­ ter in the same manner as Seafarers. They will be ac­ cepted at outport health cen­ ters as well within the next couple of weeks. The New York center has a pediatrician and gynecologist on duty one afternoon a week, along with its regular staff, to examine dependents. The serv­ ice can be extended to meet the demand. Appointments can be made by contacting the welfare services department With the opening of the Baltimore SIU health center, the SIU program of preventive BALTIMORE — Although many Seafarers reported they were medicine designed to keep Seafarers In the pink is just beginning to get into full swing snowbound there was still a large throughout the A&G District, However, evidence is accumulating that the program has turnout at the last scheduled meet­ already had widespread bene-| ing, Earl Sheppard, port agent, the ailment. He is then perfectly ficial effects and has improved The frequency of examina­ noted. These men are to be con­ able to continue an active, healthy the health and working capac­ tions given Seafarers at the gratulated, he said, on their attend­ life indefinitely. ity of a considerable number of center varies according to cir­ ance and their active participation Another group with which the Seafarers. In turn, that means the cumstances. -If the Seafarer is in the Union's affairs. center has had a great deal of suc­ program has preserved their earn­ found to be free of any physi­ Shipping for this port picked up cess are those who have high blood ing abilities and undoubtedly, in a cal defect, be is asked to come considerably during the past pe­ pressure because of excess weight. number of instances, lengthened back a year later. Relatively riod and ran far ahead of registra­ In these cases, after determining the life spans of the Seafarers in­ minor conditions such as obes­ tion. "There have been no issues through electrocardiograph and volved. ity call for an examination at of any nature on the various ships other examination that there is no six month intervals. Where For practical purposes, all of paying off and signing on here in heart or circulatory ailment, the this has been achieved so far ailments are found that need the harbor," Shepeard said. Hie Seafarer is put on a weight-losing through the New York health cen­ close scrutiny, an examination ship and departm^ delegates, and diet and advised to come' back in every three months is called ter which has been in operation the crews, deserve a hand for the six months. for over nine months. The outport for. good shape of the vessels they have "Invariably on a recheck," Dr. centers in New Orleans, Mobile brought into port. PHILADELPHIA—Tugboat engi­ Logue said, "the blood pressure and Baltimore are just beginning The ships paying off during the neers employed by the Warner either be stalemated or corrected will be down by a percentage di­ to make their effects felt in ex­ Company have obtained a 13-cent period were the Gantigny (Cities tending these benefits to all Sea­ and the Seafarer returned to work rectly comparable to the amount of hourly wage increase package Service); Producer (Marine Car­ in short order. Without corrective weight lost and there will be a farers. which includes a $1 daily con­ riers); Emilia, Ines, Evelyn (Bull); medical or surgical action, the Sea­ general improvement in feeling of In the nine months through Jan­ tribution to the pension fund of the and Venore, Oremar, Feltore, Marfarer would face a decline in work­ well-being." In one recent case, he uary 31 that the New York center (Ore). has been operating, it has given a ing ability followed by invalidism said, an 18-pound weight loss re­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. oreSigning on were the Baltore, The contract will, make Warner or worse. duced the Seafarer's blood pres­ total of 3,291 examinations to Sea­ Venore, Oremar, 'Feltore, ^darors engineers eligible for BME's $100 As it Is now, the Seafarer's con­ sure level 20 points. farers plus additional exams to (Ore) and the Atlantis (Mar-Trade). monthly pension. dition is either cured or brought "As a result of our over-all pro­ members of Seafarers' families. In In transit were the SantOre, CubAn additional 40 cents dally will under control. Then he gets more gram," Dr. Logue concluded, "we the great majority of instances, the ore, Baltore (Ore); Alcoa Roamer, go to the BME Welfare Plan, with frequent check-ups at the center, believe we are keeping men active Seafarers involved have received Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); Yorkmar, a clean bill of health and have either every three months or every and working who would otherwise the rest of the package in the form Calmar (Calmar); Morning Light, been told to return in one year for six months as the case may be, not have been able to do so had of straight wages and an, addi­ Wild Ranger (Waterman); Mankato tional paid holiday. The base scale to assure that he is staying in good their physical condition not been another check-up. Victory (Victory Carriers) and Th» is $2.39 an hour with a guarantee health. checked in time and proper treat­ However, among those 3,291 ex­ Cabins (Texas City). of 64 hours pay per week. In a typical case, as outlined by ment given." aminations, the center has detect­ ed a variety of ailments of which Dr. Joseph L«gue, director of the Seafarers were unaware or which center, a Sesffarer is found upon had gone unattended. These in­ examination to have diabetes. The clude such conditions as diabetes, Seafarer wjU have had no inkling hernias, thyroid conditions, vari­ of the disease other than the fact Formal announcement is ex- • cose veins, ulcers, dental cavities, he might have felt weary and le­ various- eye ailments, and high thargic. If be. had not been exam­ pected shortly that NMU blood pressure and related cardiac ined, the case might have gone un­ President Joseph Curran will ,.Md ihfii*.. conditions and some active and in­ checked until he became perma­ back a slate in the NMU elections. nently disabled. active tuberculosis. Now though, he is put on a diet The announcement when it comes, In such instances, the procedure by the Public Health hospital and will make it clear that Curran will is to refer the Seafarer to the Pub­ instructed by them on how to take purge NMU Vice-President Joseph lic Health Service. The majority of these "walking ailments" can insulin in specific doses to control Dunn and align himself with NMU Secretary-Treasurer John McDougall for that purpose. It was only four months ago that Curran told the NMU convention that "no member need call on me and ask for my endorsement . . . that is no ...And longer necessary," and opened the ihetu ^ door to any member to "try to get ihere * the things that you are capable of getting on your own." Dunn, then, is the key figure destined to follow the fate of others ...And in the past who opposed Curran's court favorites of the moment. He, along with others in the NMU, is * scheduled to join the pile of "dead Injuns" including such one-time Curran palace guard members as ...And ^ Joe Stack, Ferdinand Smith, How­ ikti' ard McKenzie, Josh Lawrenson, Charley Keith, Neal Hanley, H. B. Warner, Hedley- Stone and many, many others. Like' the others, Dunn once thought he had It made because he was a regular on the Curran team. Dr. Joseph Logue, (right) and staff member, dncuss Seafarer's In June, 1956, for example, Dunn chest x-ray taken at New York medical center. proposed that a hew NMU hall in -ivuji Houston bo officially named the "Joseph Curran Building." On an­ other occasion ("Pilot," March 1, Joe is not always the road to suc­ charges against Lawrenson which resulted in his expulsion from too 1956) he reported that "this port cess. was honored with a talk by Presi­ Hedley Stolte was one who found NMU. And so it has been through HOME—^Egypt has agreed to sit down with shareholders of dent Curran ... President Curran's it out the hard way. Stone had been the years. with Curran from the beginning, Apparently in the Curran view, the Suez Canal Company and a mediator from the Interna­ report was hailed with great en­ had fought the internal war in the the only good official is a "dead thusiasm by the membership."tional Bank for Reconstruction and Development to iron out When Dunn ran for vice-presi­ NMU on Curran's side from 1947 Injun." The customary question dent in 1956 his lengthy election on. In 1954, Curran declared he in­ among NMU Officials is, in effect a solution to the legal owner­ of its original grant. statement was a recital of his serv­ formed Neal Hanley and H. B. "Who's next?" ship of the Suez Canal. The remainder Under the original grant, the canal ices in the Curran cause. "Was the Warner that if they had a quarrel Egyptian Government had company was to hav»«omplete con­ only officer in Houston who sup­ with Hedley Stone then "they cer­ seized and nationalized the canal trol over the waterway until 1968. ported President Curran against tainly had a fight with me . . . Shorthanded? in July, 1956. It is asking for some $575,000,000. the CMU . . . Flew to New York They were informed that in my If a crewmember quits wbfle The outlook for'a settlement is Egypt on the other hand has of­ and assisted in quelling the 'Rev­ opiniop Stone had done a good a ship is in port, delegates job..." believed good. E.gypt is eager to fered to purchase all of the out­ olution' created by the Commu­ are asked to contact the hall Two years later Hedley Stone immediately for a replacbget back into the good graces of standing shares of stock for an es­ nists in 1949 .. . served on the trial the western nations so she can bor­ timated $200,000,000. committee at that time of the pa-, was another "dead Injun.", ment. Fast action on their paii Warner and Hanley, who were will keep all jobs aboard ship row money, and the holders of While the discussions are on, it trolmen and agent involved in cre­ Suez Canal stock are just as eager was reported that the depth of the ating toe Communist, disrup­ made over into "dead, Injuns**'-in filled -at all times and elimi­ 1954, had major roles In making nate, the .diance ' of the sb^ canal has diminished from 35' feet tion.. . ." to get their moggy back. The caitoi;ji|^^8te|4eels that it rd "33'/6 feet in the 17 months jt fibwever, as otjiers in the'NMU "dead irijuq'' but of Jbsh Lawren­ sailing shprthsflded./, is entitled to^^^^^^^ation for the has been uASfer'^' iSgyvt ' cbtttroh have found' out, "iall bailing" Big son. Hanley brought the' fdrihal Tug Engineers Get Pensions Cur ran Expected To Name Slate LITTi-6 /MIJOAIS. . A WINE !• 'if'- •iheiu-WBrs...? See Suez Settlement iff:;'. fei;-•% ^ • iKv: �r«feraw7 28.1888 SEAFARERS Face Three LOG MTD Lakes Drive Machinery Set " A portion of the 260 or more delegates from SlUNA end other MTD offifFliotes is shown at Great Lakes MTD conference last weekend In Detroit. The group set goals and policy for an allout Lakes organizing drive this spring, in advance of scheduled opening of St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959. Coo/ Miner In Baltimore After Gale-Tossed Tow DETROIT—Some 260 representatives of member unions of the Maritime Trades Department have estab­ lished machinery for coordinated organizing activities aimed at bringing 25,000 or| unions involved, the unions to be more Great Lakes-Seaway able to call upon the port council workers into organized la­ and the coordinator for assistance bor's ranks. A two-day when needed. • Financing the campaign meeting held here on Feb­ through contributions from mem­ ruary-22 and 23 drafted and ber unions based upon the financial approved a seven-point pro­ gram which will bring the re­ sources of all member unions to bear in organizing campaigns conducted by individual MTD affil­ iates. The mechanics of the coordi­ nated effort will be handled through MTD port councils now existing or being established in 18 major Lakes and river ports. Over­ seeing the whole program will be a top policy committee consisting of representatives from each of the twelve international unions of MTD, plus Harry O'Reilly, execu­ tive secretary-treasurer of the de­ partment. Select Coordinator This committee will meet at reg­ ular inteivals to deal with policy and problems arising out of various organizing drives. The group wUl also select a coordinator who will operate full time on the Lakes or­ ganizing drive, working with local port councils and local union or­ ganizations. Pending selection of the coor­ dinator, MTD secretary O'Reilly will serve in that post in a tempor­ ary capacity. It is ekpected the policy committee members will be selected soon by their member in­ ternationals and will then meet to get the program underway. Other aspects of the program hammered out at the Detroit meet­ ing include: • Publication of a Great Lakes newspaper which will serve an or­ ganization and information func­ tion. • Provision for organizing proj­ ects to be determined by individual BALTIMORE—The oldest crew of seamen in the world arrived here safely Wednesday after a 17-day nightmare in the South Atlantic aboard the SS Coal Miner of American Coal Shipping. At times adrift in force 9-10 winds, they were assisted most of the way home by the biggest deep-sea tug afloat. Full of spirit despite their months. Six other ships formerly covered barely 400 miles in eight long drawn-out battle with the operated by the company on Gov­ days and was about 560 miles off weather and the sea, the veteran ernment charters were likewise Hatteras, the Zwarte Zee got a crew was credited by its more staffed by sea oldtimers under a its third towline across and the youthful skipper with "a tremen­ court-order hiring procedure es­ trip continued. Arriving off Cape Henry early dous Job under impossible condi­ tablished last March. this week, the tow was picked up tions." Few of the 28 unlicensed Low Rates Continue personnel on the ship are under American Coal has shown no in­ by another tug and the ship was 60. Their average age is about 65 terest in resuming its ballyhooed brought into the Baltimore and and they represent almost 1,200 coal export operations, largely be­ Maryland Drydock here. She is years of sea experience all told. cause of the drop in coal rates and being surveyed and will probably The drama of the Coal Miner's in the bulk and tramp cargo mar­ be out of action for a while to get homecoming is heightened by the ket generally. The Government has repairs and a new propeller. fact that it is the last active ship already reclaimed several of the SIU officials who met the ship of the American Coal fleet and has ships and will probably follow suit said the SIU-A&G, SIU Pacific actuaUy been carrying grain for with the rest. District and other union oldtimers aboard seemed in good spirits de­ The dilemma of the Coal Miner spite their ordeal. began February 9 when the Lib­ Tell Your erty ship threw its propeller some 360 miles off Bermuda. The 195Beneficiary After signing a beneficiary foot, 844-ton Dutch , t ig Zwarte card, Seafarers should notify Zee arrived to put a line on her the beneficiary—^wife, mother about 30 hours later and the con­ or whoever it happens to be— voy proceeded north at about six that they have been designated k^ts. When the flrst towline as the individual to receive SIU pmed four days later, the tug got Welfare Plan death benefits another one aboard which lasted PHILADELPHIA—Another National Maritime Union at­ three more days. when the time comes. tempt to raid the SIU met with inglorious defeat as the Snapped Towline Again This precaution will assure that the beneficiary gets prompt On the 17th, at the height of National Labor Relations Board threw out an NMU petition assistance should the Seafarer probably the worst storm of the for an election in the SIU--^ suffer a fatal accident or illness. season, the second towline broke HIWD-contracted "Willis tug fir^ organized Willis, it defeated In some instances where the and the Miner had to drift along fleet. The action by the Board NMU in the fleet by a 69-2 count in beneficiary was not so informed, on her own because the combina­ leaves the SIU free to negotiate an NLRB election. the Welfare Plan was able to tion of heavy swells and gale force a contract reopening for unlicensed In discarding the NMU's petition, seek them out, but only after winds made it impossible to get men after a four-month delay be­ the Board dismissed an NMU legal delay and financial hardship to another line across, Finally, a cause of the NMU's attempted raid. attack, via Taft-Hartley, on the some Seafarers' families. week ago, after the; Miner had One year before, when the SIU union shop clause in the Willis contract. The NMU had used this argument in an attempt to^ upset the contract so as to pave the way for an election. The contract was not due to expire this year. In the view of SIU headquarters, the NMU tactic in this instance, if successful, would have weakened ail union shop clauses and would have been a gain for advocates of a "right to work" set-up. The NMU move last November under the auspices of its United Marine Division cdme a month after NMU President Joseph Curran had declared, "We do not use anti-labor laws against other unions or legitimate union contracts." Willis, tugs are employed in the coastwise tradq, hauling bulk paper from South; Carolina and Georgia Threo e? the oldtimers who helped brlnp the Coal Miner honit (I to r) are veSsrans Oscar Rosman, ports into Pauisboro, NJ, and gen­ eral cargo between Pauisboro and OS; Clear "Blackie" Stevens, bosuni and galley utility Ridgeway B. Thomas of MCS. None of Jacksonville, Florida.,. them are novTces dt sea. Rosman made Jh.lf trip in 1899 and, like the others, is still going strong. NMU Defeated in Raid On Willis Towboat Fleet resources of the affiliates. • Assurance that the Depart­ ment would not interfere in any way with the autonomy of affiliated unions in carrying out the pro­ gram. The significance of the Lakes drive plans was keynoted by Ed McFarlane, president of the De­ troit and Wayne Coimty Federa­ tion of Labor, who welcomed the delegates. McFarlane saw Detroit developing as one of the nation's great ports when the Seaway opens and added that "all working people are intensely interested in what you are trying to accomplish here." An immediate outcome of the two-day session, which was pro­ ceeded and followed by informal meetings of participating unions, is the activation of the port council program. Councils have been in operation in Duluth, Detroit and St. Louis and are being formalized in Milwaukee, Toledo, Cleveland, Chicago and Buffalo, with other ports to come in rapid-fire suc­ cession. Paul Hall, president of the MTD, told the delegates that the program represented the first time a joint apparatus is being put into operation in this area. Individual unions have been operating on their own with varying degrees of (Continued on page 6) Pursers Union Elects Officers Incumbent officials of the SIUaffiliated Staff Officers Association have been returned to office fol­ lowing a two-month balloting peri­ od. Ten candidates competed for the three union posts involved. Voting by the pursers resulted in the reelection of Henry Moreno, union president, and Burt Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. John C. Aitken was officially named SOA vicepresident. He had been serving by appointment to finish out the un­ expired term of William Foster, who died last May. The elections are for a three-year term. The membership also overwhelm­ ingly carried a series of aniendments to the union constitution covering qualifications for office, duties of officials and similar items. Two years' service as a purser on American-flag vessels was estab­ lished as a basic requirement for any office. SEAFARERS LOG Feb. 28. 1958 Vol. XX, Np. 5 PACI HALL. Seeretary-Treasurer HEBBEBT BRAND. EdUor. BERNARD SEAKAN. Art EtUtor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IBW» SPIVACX. AL HASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL. Staff Writers. Bnx HOODT. OUU Area Repretentative. PubllshRd biwMkly af tha haadq of the Seafarers International Union. At­ lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO. *75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 31. NY. Tel. HYaclnth t-SMO. Entered es second class matter at the Pest Oince In Brooklyn, NV. under HM Act ef Aufl. 14. Itll. �SEAFARERS H«« Tour Iv-! iji' hnivi • 7,-f. NY Shipping Holding Up Despite Weather Probleni QUESTION: If you had your choice, where would you prefer to spend your winfer? (The temperalure in New York was 5' at the time.^T NEW YORK—^Near-zero weather and almost ten inches of snow made this a bad period for the men on the beach here. Although restricting their activities, it increased the bidding for berths on vessels heading^^ ^ but one is expected in the near for warmer climates. future. As the membership knows, Shipping was brisk throughout the New York regional examiner the period. Class A men, with the has recommended to the NLRB in exception of key ratings, who are Washington that it throw out the not particular about the type of phony NMU charges and certify ship or the run, should not have the SIU on the three remaining too much difficulty securing berths Robin Line vessels. William Hall, after a short visit on the beach. assistant secretary-treasurer, re­ During the past period there ported headquarters has not re­ were 13 vessels paying off, three ceived a reply from Washington, signed on, and 18 were in transit. The Yaka (Waterman) came out of idle status and took on a full crew, but this was offset by the Carolyn (Bull) which went idle. The vessels paying off were the Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Roamer, Al­ coa Ranger (Alcoa); Topa Topa, SIU membership meet­ Azalea City (Waterman); Elizabeth, Frances, Kathryn, Edith (BuU); ings are held regularly Wang Pioneer (Inter-Ocean); Panevery two weeks on Wed­ Oceanic Transporter (Penn.-Nav.); nesday nights at 7 PM in Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) and the CS Baltimore (Cities all SIU ports. All Sea­ Service). farers are expected to Signing on were the Alcoa Part­ attend; those who wish to ner (Alcoa); Wang Pioneer (Interbe excused should request Ocean) and the Topa Topa (Water­ man). The in-transit vessels were permission by telegram the Val Chem (Heron); Maxton, (be sure to include reg­ Arizpa, Gateway City, Coalinga istration number). The Hills, Wild Ranger, Almena, Raphael Semmes, Chickasaw (Wa­ next SIU meetings will be: terman); Beatrice (Bull); Calmar (Calmar); Seatrains New York, March 5 Louisiana, Texas (Seatrain); Steel March 19 Artisan Plymouth Victory, Steel King (Isthmian) and the Michael April 2 (Carras). Most of the ships were in good April 16 shape, with only minor beefs. Charles Henry, steward (retired): ''Rick" Adamson, electrician: No special place, just as long as California is the place to be, win­ ter or summer. it is a warm cli­ The climate out mate and not there is moderlike it is here ate all year now. I'd like round. But this some place in New York cold the West Indies snap is nothing where it is not new to ~me. 1 was too expensive bora in Wyoming and, as I said, where it goes to it's warm. But SO below, and be­ since I am re­ tired, there's not much chance of lieve me, then you can complain doing that kind of traveling now. of the cold. » ^ Michael Lynn, fireman: Give me John Ally, earpenfen I would Montreal any time, cold weather like to spend all of my winters or hot weather. in . Puerto Rico, Montreal is a re­ where it is a sort town, and warm 87 degrees. even in the win­ New York is ter, it's one of much too cold the best I've during the winbeen in. I like -ter. In fact, I snow, and there would even pre­ is plenty of it fer a Persian there, as there Gulf run right is here now. now to get out ^ of this climate. I just don't like William Hommel, AB: New York, cold weather. 5 degrees or not. I was bom here X X and, like most real New York­ Joseph Pnclisl, OS: ers, I just prefer this town to any other. It is cold here now and I would like to be Anywhere, able to ship out Just as long "to some warmer as It's climate, but that warm. would not bother me. The Persian Gulf or the northwest, it's still a job. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS February M, 198t LOG No Snow Here, Seattle Boasts SEATTLE—Seafarers on the beach in this area have it all over their brothers In the "wanner" ports of Tampa and New Orleans, reports Jeff Gillette, port agent Here it is February and "we are still awaiting the first snowfall of the winter season." In fact, the climate is such that "we now refer to the port as the banana belt," GiUette said. Shipping did not pick up any over the past two weete. There was only one vessel, the William A. Carruth (Fenn. Trans), paying off and signing on during the period. In tranifit wer<( !tbe Jean LaFitte, Choctaw (Watei^an) and the Alamar and Seamar' (Calmar). This Turkey Bites Back US merchant seamen are ad­ vised to go by the book while on ships in Turkey, since viola­ tions of Turkish customs regula­ tions and other laws—^ven by foreigners — are not treated lightly. Recent cases involving insults to Turkish nationals, customs guards and the Turkish national honor-and dignity cost several seamen almost $500 as well as the time in jail awaiting hear­ ings. Another trio which tried to slip by customs with $30 hid­ den in thiir shoes spent a week in the lock-up and then were fined more than the $30 at stake. Although no SIU men have heen reported involved. Sea­ farers are again cautioned to play It safe and avoid trouble. ' TWO'S COMPANY. in the hold i.T- I ISUALLY, nothing will happen if a Seafarer goes down W J into the hold alone. That doesn't make it a safe practice. Once in o while, something will go wrong, and in thai case it's nice to know that a shipmate is there who will get help. If nobody is available, then qt least somebody who is on deck should be instructed to stand by, or check every couple of minutes to moke sure everything is okay. Of course, the same holds true for going into tanks where ventilation is insufficient or dangerous vapors may have ac­ cumulated. In such Instances, fresh air breathing masks and a stand-by on deck are essential precautions. Whatever the circumstance, it makes sense to take some­ body along and prepare for any emergency that might arise. :# •'a- ' I An SIU Ship Is a Safe Ship 'Vf--,-,:' '.isr ? ,: I i i' -i �rebniMT tt, USI StIAPARERS LOG Pare Five Begin 'Sea-Land' Puerto Rko Run k Waterman Steamship extended its "Sea-Land" trailership service to Puerto Rico yesterday with the sailing of the con­ verted C-2 Bienville from New York. The Beauregard, last of the"^ six former C-2s put into the since withdrawn from the Atlantic and Gulf Puerto Rico Conference, trailership operation, will join which Includes Alcoa, Bull and the Puerto Rico service on March Lykes. However, it .established 18, when it sails from Wilmington, similar rates which include the im­ Del., for NY and then south again portant extras of pick-up and de­ to the Caribbean. Thereafter, there livery service with its own trucks. will be a sailing each Monday from Wilmington and every Thursday from New York. The service will include calls at San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez in Puerto Rico. Coastwise Service Offered Four other converted .ships are in the mainland end of the "SeaGroup of unidentified Del Mar crewmembers ore well-equipped for unexpected winter snow Land" operation, serving New which hit New Orleans during lost cold snap. Photo by Vic Romolo. York, Wilmington, Miami, Tampa, Houston and New Orleans in inte­ grated service. These are the Gateway City, Azalea City, Fairland and Raphael Semmes. Each of the vessels carries 226 SAN FRANCISCO—Final results NEW ORLEANS—The icy blast that carried mountains of snow to all corners of the truck trailer bodies in the holds of the 1958 election for officers of US in recent weeks spread a two-inch-thick white blanket over this city in what was the and on deck which are loaded on the Sailor's Union of the Pacific and off by moveable deck cranes heaviest recorded local snowfall in 60 years. mounted on the ships. The trailers showed a near-record turnout of However, the snow only are detached from truck cabs at 3,961 votes being cast by the mem­ served to heighten the festivi­ the scene encouraged disbelief Powers added, "the docking orders the loading port and then re­ bership. All of the incumbent offi­ ties for the annual Mardi Gras among SIU crewmembers, accord­ were changed to the next day and mounted on other cabs after being cers who ran again were re-elected to office. celebration 10 days ago, and the ing to Joe Powers, ship'a.reporter. the ship went on the hook. But the discharged. "As we approached the sea buoy crew had to be called out to cover parade and other events went on Waterman boasts lower shipping Morris Weisberger, who was as scheduled. In the wake of the to pick up the pilot and enter the the lifeboats and secure them as and handling costs plus speedier elected at a headquarters meeting same storm. Lake Charles was Mississippi we ran- into unusual they were filling with snow. shipment for the "Sea-Land" oper­ last February upon the death of treated to a 1.1 Inches of snow weather," he related. "It was snow­ "Those not on duty were on deck ation over conventional cargo-han­ Harry Lundeberg, was re-elected to and Texas, Florida and other states ing in the Gulf of Mexico at the having snowball fights and taking dling methods. It recently claimed the office of secretary-treasurer pictures ... Both sides of the river that in one voyage of the Gateway with the greatest number of votes around the southern rim of the mouth of the river! "After about an hour the pilot were blanketed in white and Pilot City the total cargo damage was a cast, country got theirs too. 3,876. He was unopposed. The cold spell had Miami Beach was able to board the ship and Town looked like a scene in the dented can of fruit juice in one Assistant Secretary - Treasurer begin a slow trip up the river Northwest." The last time there trailerload. vacationers in the doldrums for a Harry Johnson and-San Francisco hampered by poor visibility due to was a notable flurry of snow here while, but the picture has bright­ Tankers Used Earlier Dispatcher Joe Pohorence, who ened since. As usual,.the worst-hit the heavy snowfall. As a result," was in 1935, he said. The "Sea-Land" service differs were also unopposed, were re­ areas were in the Great Lakes from the innovation introduced by elected with more than 3,000 votes region. New England and upper the company two years ago when each. New York state, where zero tem­ it modified four T-2 tankers to en­ Ontport Officials Elected peratures were commonplace and able them to carry up to 60 trail­ drops to 35 below and even less ers on special platform decks as In the outports, William Arm­ were recorded. On the day of the well a.s their 'regular oil cargo. strong and Geert Pott, were re­ snow. New Orleans had a range of When its subsequent attempt to elected as New York agent ajid 31*-39'. WASHINGTON—The US has announced the signing of a charter 20 more tankers for this patrolman respectively. Pott re­ Shipping all along the Atlantic type of operation was unsuccessful, ceived more than 1,000 votes over and Gulf coast had a rough time, new agreement with Communist Poland providing for an it proposed building brand-new his only opponent, Thomas Master, who tallied 1,366 ballots. Arm­ and one Italian vessel maintained additional $98,000,000 in American aid. trailerships instead. strong was unopposed. the disaster pattern for oreships at This is the second such loan"^ This idea was scrapped 15 this time of year and sank. Twenty- to Poland. Last summer a sim­ relieve a serious food shortage months ago in favor of the much The elections were closer in two crewmen were lost (See stoi^ ilar credit of $95,000,000 was caused by crop failures through­ less costly C-2 conversions. The Portland where incumbent agent on page 16). first of these, the Gateway City, William Benz was faced with two signed between the two coimtries out the year. opponents in Jack Adams and John For the Dei Mar, which was com­ providing Ibr the sale of surplus As part of the surplus farm went into service last October. ing into port here during the snow, farm produc^. Both agreements agreements with foreign nations, Waterman's decision last fall to Massey. Benz was re-elected with involve heavy "50-50" cargo ship­ all of the shipments must come extend its trailership operations to 1,^852 votes to Adam's 740 and ments. under the "50-50" law which re­ Puerto Rico aroused sharp protests Massey's 929. Three port agents, Ragnvald Under the terms of the new quires one-half of the . cargoes to not only from rival shipping firms agreement, the US will extend be carried by American-flag ves­ but from truckers and other shore- Johansen in Seattle, R. C. Ander­ side companies. The company has son in Wilmington and Carl Chris­ $73,000,000 in credit for wheat and sels. tiansen in Honoiulu, did not seek other grains, cottonseed and soy­ re-election. Ed Coester, Gordon A collection of poems and obser­ bean oils and other foodstuffs. Ellis and James Dooley, respec­ This includes $6,700,000 to cover vations written in ports around the tively, were elected to take over world has just been published by the cost of shipping the food. those jobs. Bobby Winters, a member of the Poland will also receive $25,Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. 000,000 in credit from President Called "A Merchant Seaman in Eisenhower's special foreign aid Ports of Call," the book contains fund for the purchase of food impressions of well-known seafar­ processing and farm machinery, ing ports, the people he met there raw materials for leather and tex­ SAN FRANCISCO—Seafarers who are residents of San and impressions of shipmates in tile plants, some light industrial Francisco county and who wish to vote in the coming Cali­ machinery and medical equipment. both prose and verse. Winters, who lives in Brooklyn, The announcement also stated fornia primary elections may register in the Sailor's Union has been shipping out since he was that the Government would be of the Pacific headquarters willing to continue discussions 16. Of primary concern to all union over financial arrangements that building in San Francisco. All members is the proposed "right to would permit the Communist coun­ union members are urged to work" bill which is being promul­ All Hands On Deck try to purchase raw materials and make sure they will be eligible to gated imder the vague title of machineiy to increase her output "Employee-Employer Relations." vote in these elections because of ... What Deck? of consumer commodities. The the "right to work" legislation be­ Like Other Bills NORFOLK—A British steamer shortage of consumer goods is a ing proposed by anti-labor forces Although not called a wreck law, was brought into here under major problem In Poland. throughout-the state. the bill has all of the fundamental tow, minus a few combustible The Department of Agriculture All residents who wish to reg­ principles of such laws. It outlaws items, including its hatch covers. has also announced increased au­ ister may do so in room 109 of requirements that a man join a The freighter Peterland had run out of fuel en route to Nor­ thorizations of sale of surplus food the SUP headquarters building union, or that the company-bire its folk and tried to get up steam products to Turkey and India. from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Mon­ workers through the recognized by burning the covers and some Turkey is to receive $400,000 worth day through Friday. New r^i- bargaining representatives. The chaim. It had to call for a tug of butter and $1,300,000 worth of dents, those who are currently reg­ bill knocks out the closed shop, the anyway, rather than burn every­ cheese while about $25,000,000 in istered but have moved, changed union shop, maintenance of mem­ their name, or wish to change their bership and any obligation to sup­ ihimYceK INMMxe thing in sight that was inflam­ grain will go to India. The sale of grain to India was party, should.do this before April port a union. It also forbids the mable. l2l6i-BAtfuaie authorized., .in an effort to help 10 in order io vote on June 3rd. use of hiring halls. Snow, Cold Greet Gulf Srafarers SUP Elects Weisberger Sec'y-Treas. Big Aid Shipments Headed For Poland Seaman's Poetry Book Published Calif. Unions Conducting Vote Registration Drive SBAPARERS : WRrcfcUL i \ • 1 . Js '''h 1 -••is 11 m -i �SEdPA ragtt MB V V '. ?r LOG Fetoury ies. IfU Oregon Port Hospital Patients Assail Curran Betterment MTDGoal 'Dismal Record' 1'^ SA! NMU President Joseph Curran's snide remarks about the SIU in his attempts to brush off the NMU's inadequate provi­ sion for long-term hospital patients has drawn indignant re­ PORTLAND—Members of the joinders from hospitalized Seafarers. John Driscoll and Maritime Trades Department Port Arthur Lomas, two Manhattan Beach hospital patients, have Council of Portland and vicinity written that in their opinion^ have started a campaign to solve benefits $9.23 per week — and the Curran response points up, some of the serious problems what hospitalized members of the as Lomas put it "the dismal SIU receive — $21 weekly for the plaguing the maritime industry record of poor treatment of duration of the in-hospital period here, the most important of which the less fortxmate members of — Mr. Curran goes up in sihoke is the dredging of the Columbia your union." River. . . . The NMU members here have They were, particularly critical had no increase in extended hos­ In 1936 a bill was passed author­ of indifference to personal needs pital benefits since their plan be­ izing the dredging and maintenance Involved and neglect of new pa­ came operative; and even this fea­ of a 500-foot wide, 35-foot deep tients during the last holiday sea­ ture of their plan was late in get­ channel and a Columbia River bar son. The following are excerpts ting started (1954^1 believe). This dredged to a depth of 40-feet. Later from the letters: is progress? this was amended to provide for a if ^ ^ "As to Mr. Curran's remarks that 40-foot river channel and a 48-foot some SIU members ... are not bar. But while the bar was being getting 'any money'—this I'd like deepened, the river -was "sadly to see. Even when a member of neglected," William Benz, port Group of NMU and SIU Manhattan Beach patients are shown, our Union fails to meet the un­ council chairman said. Benz is port at 1953 meeting at which NMU members protested neglect of usually liberal requirements . . . agent for the Sailor's Union of the that is, when a man might be short their needs. Similar situation exists today. Pacific. "I have been a patient in this 15 or 20 days, seatime, he still is Last year, Benz said, the council hospital since the day it was first given $7 per week even though, same benefits granted to all mem­ sympathy and disgust because of used for treating tubercular US technicaUy, the Plan is imder no bers. This clearly showed deep the shabby treatment they were had to fight to save the port's only thought and a humane attitude ... getting . . . These boys tried to get efficient, dredge, the 30-year-old merchant seamen—June 30, 1950— obligation to him. until the present time. Under ordi­ "Not too long ago the NMU "Quite some time later, when the representation at NMU headquar­ Multomah, when what is actually nary circumstances I pay scant, if membership were told how won­ NMU put its hospital benefits ters by mailing letters and by per­ needed is a new dredge, one capa­ any, attention to the vaporings of derful everything would be when plan Into effect, you did not give sonal contact with your officials ble of dredging between 40 and 50 Mr. Joseph Curran, but when Mr. their welfare plan was taken out the same kind of thought or con­ . . . but were always given the foot depths. Another problem facihg the Curran begins to discuss long term of the hands of the insurance com­ sideration to the less fortunate brush-off ... . . ."These members of your un­ council is the threatened loss of hospital patients, and especially pany. Oh, yeah! Here is an ex­ members of your union. The bene­ those at this hospital, I think I ample of what happened in this fits were smaller than that of the ion were forced to write to the a Navy dry dock which pays out am justified in commenting .... hospital last Christmas. Four NMU SIU and if after meeting the re­ crews of ships asking for 'hand­ over $14 million In wages alone to "Mr. Curran says that 'There are men here who had, in 1955 and quirements of a lengthy question- outs' although none of them were Portland workers. a few patients in Manhattan Beach 1956, received a Christmas check aire, those members who qualified too proud of this measure. They : The council was able to prevent who have been there the biggest of $25 . . . were told that they did were allowed benefits only for a got a few bucks this way which en­ this loss temporarily by bringing abled them to buy a few needed the issue to Secretary of Labor part of their life and they are go­ not qualify arid that further, they period of 13 weeks. If they were confined to the hos­ items and to pay for an occasional Mitchell. ing to stay there. Unfortunately should have not even been given pital longer than this period, it was haircut instead of having to 'bum' they have what is known as a this check in '55 or '56. the hospital social service for this. lengthy illness.' For Mr. Curran's "Because these men did not have ust too bad, they got nothing. "Contrast this to . . . the SIU "You beef that all you get . . . Information, there are no patients the necessary time . . . they receive —^NMU members included—who five dollars per month from a fund whose benefits cover the member is letters 'condemning the hell out have been here for the greater part created from voluntary, donations as long as he is hospitalized ... of us.' What do yon expect Joe, of their lives. And the lengthy ill­ from their seagoing brothers. I see if he has an illness which will re­ letters of praise, letters of thanks ness he refers to happens to be no reference in Mr. Curran's re­ quire a long stay in the hospital for the stvell treatment they have tuberculosis, for which, until the marks which can explain away, he is comforted with the thought received from you? The National (Continued .from page 3) advent of streptomycin in 1945 and not only the experience outlined that he will receive benefits from Maritime Union is not only con­ success, he said, but tlie use of the demned by your membership diere MTD machinery promises a higher the discovery of isoniazid in 1952, above, but why his union and his there on In . . . but held in disrespect by the staff level of achievement in a relatively "While your hospital benefits insurance counsellor cannot make no effective treatment, other than a better contribution than $9.23 a covered your currently dctive mem­ and other personneL Did you ex­ difficult organizing area. bed rest, was available. "Referring to the patients here week to men who face a lengthy bers to some extent what about the pect any other kind of attitude? ... The nature of Lakes operations, —of whom 90 percent are merchant period of hospitalization. Why the old-time members of the National "You claiin that hospital cover­ nvolvihg several months of intense seamen—in so offhanded and in­ NMU is not able to increase this Maritime Union who had been in age for your old-time union mem­ activity and then months of shut­ different a manner, is rubbing it weekly benefit is a bit puzzling hospitals for a number of years? bers would 'break the plan down.' down, has always handicapped or­ In. It goes a long way in explain­ when one considers all the money .. . They were completely ignored. Well the SIU ... is able to do this ganizing operations because of the ing some of those '. . .letters from they were supposed to save by This was Hie most heartless phase . . . and its welfare fund is still dispersal of Lakes workers in the solvent ... so it should not be an winter months. Manhattan Beach condemning the taking their plan away from their of your whole welfare setrup. "You stated that these men 'had economic problem for you. The hell out of us,' to which Mr. Cur­ insurance company." International Unions with repre­ spent the biggest part of their reason is that the humane atti­ sentatives at the meeting included John Driscoll ran makes reference. Some of lives' in a hospital. Of course this tude and regard for all its mem­ the SIU of North America and its these 'unfortunate' members of his ^ 4 is not true . . . Most of these men bers which governs the actions of various affiliates, the Masters Mates union are men who were in the are In their late forties or fifties SIU welfare officials is sadly miss­ and Pilots, Operating Engineers, forefront of the NMU's early strug­ and some older, and they had been ing in the National Maritime Union. Boilermakers, Marine Engineers, gles. That a man . . . should refer hospitalized in some Instances for "To further this statement would Office Employees, Technical Engi­ to the less fortunate members of periods of eight to twelve years, special movies for your hospital­ neers, State,. Coqnty and Municipal his union In such cavalier fashion. but at the time of their being hos­ ized members make a dent in your Employees, International Brother­ Is to my way of thinking, a sad re­ flection of poor taste. "This letter is written in re­ pitalized they had been active welfare fund? Or during the holi­ hood of Longshoremen, Firemen "He then tells the convention... sponse to your attitude ... in re­ members. Their only fault was that days an invitation to all patients and Oilers, Radio Officers and •that there are no plans, either in­ lationship to those members of they had become sick before there who can attend to a big Christmas Graip Millers. Numerous repre­ surance companies or others, that your union who" are hospitalized was such a thing as a welfare plan. Dinner ipresid given by the union sentatives came from,local union "They had not spent the biggest in all ports, a personal greeting affiliates of these internationals in are able to handle this long term ... it contains the view of one who part of their lives in a hospital, card to all patients from union the Lakes airea. , Illness question'. (This was in ref­ has been a patient at the Manhat­ erence to the efforts of the mem­ tan Beach hospital for a long time, but rather . , , the best part of headquarters, a swell Christmas SIU of NA representatives at the. their lives ... a.time,in their lives tree with all the decorations sent meeting wer6 Paul Hall, SlU of bers who are receiving $9.23 per and still incapacitated . . . week as extended hospital benefits "When the SIU inaugurated when they hoped for and expected to each hospital for the patients to NA President; Morris Weisberger, and who have been trying to ob­ their Welfare Plan benefits . . . some assistance fronr the organiza­ fix up and enjoy and along with Secretary-'freasurer of the Sailora tain an increase in this weekly the benefits were for all currently tion to which they belonged . . . their Christmas bonus, an extra Union of the Pacific; Sam Bennett, payment). active members in good standing these guys had grown up with you dividend in the form of a carton Marine Firemen's President; Ray "Has It ever crossed his mind to who were then, or would be, hos­ and your union. Most of them, of cigarettes for all hands—would McKay, President, Brotherhood of inquire how the SIU, or the pitalized. At the same time the . . . who while active had fought all this undermine the financial Marine Engineers and Fred FarMFOW, manage this feature of Union realized that while this plan in picket lineg and beefs, Some of structure of your welfare fund? num, International Representative their welfare programs without covered all currently active mem­ them had shipped out with you "The hospitalized members of for the Great Lakes District. endangering the financial stability bers, there were other members back in the days 'when'. Hut you the SIU receive all of, the, above, of their fundb? Does it tax the in the hospitals,who had been forgot all about that Joe, and along with a personal message of cheer and well wishes from the abilities of the high-priced insur­ there for a number of years and turned your back on them. Sign Name Qn ance counsellors ... to come up who, did not qualify for the bene­ "I lived with these guys in the representative of the SIU Welfare LOG Letters hospital for a long time, . . . and department ... There is always with a realistic approach to this fits ... problem? For obvious reasons the LOG "These men had heen forced to they are all good buddies of mine close, personal contact at all times "For the past several years, terminate their association with because illness makes no distinc­ between the patients and the Un­ cannot print any letters ' or these men who are the recipients the Union as active members owing tion. We v/ere all seamen together ion .. . Joe that personal touch other communications sent in of this $9.23 weekly payment have to illness . . , They had, as you in drydock, each with an equally means a whole lot to a bunch of by Seafarers unless the author' been told . . . the same old time- described 'a lengthy illness.' The tough break ... If there was any hospitalized seamen ... it makes signs his name. Unsigned worn excuses 'we have not fallen SIU did not abandon these less for­ distinction it was an economic one them feel that they still -'belong.' anonymous letters will only down on this job, that we are work­ tunate members, most of whom . . . we received our benefit cash This is something that along with wind up in the 'waste-basket. ing on it' and 'it takes time'. . . had been with the Union since its each and every week, while those adequate cash benefits, your mem­ If circumstances justify, »the bership in. the bospi^l have never LOG will withhold a signature ' ; . . Whenever NMU members early growth, but went to bat for poor guys got nothing. on riequest. v j',.,-.a, them and created a 'Special Bene­ "We've shared cigarettes and . in­ received ..." mentto® the Arthur Lomas ^ they receive for extended ms^tal fits' clause . . « giving th'em tiie cidentals ... and we also ishared 'Same Old Excuses..,' MTD Sets Lakes Drive 'Always Get Brush-OH' IV' It;:,' ' i'SI • iSv IS:;: Ife- ife:! . • .' • • �rebnurjr 28, IMtt TOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Tage Sevea SEAFARERS , LOG Del Monte Pet Heads For Zoo NEW ORLEANS—Bringing home souvenirs comes naturally to Seafarers. Take the case of the crew of the SS Del Monte diming her recent voyage to West Africa, which re­ sulted in a new acquisition for the New Orleans zoo. While anchored at a port in-^, Angola, some of the crew By Sidney Margolius was passing the time watching native fisherman working their nets between boats in the harbor. Sud­ March Buying Calendar This winter wage-earners are having a struggle simply to keep up denly several of the fishermen with the costs of food and shelter, with some meat prices Jumping as started making a fuss over their much as five or ten cents a week recently. The stubbornly high prices catch. They had encircled a school In the face of declining employment and wages are an omen that the of fish and caught a baby seal in present recession is going to be stiffer and longer than many realize. the middle of their net. The seal was tearing the net to Moderate-income families are going to feel the effect of this reces­ sion for some time as they, pull themselves out of new cash debts in­ pieces when engine utility H. Menz curred in this period of spotty employment. US families increased and assistant engineer J. Thornton their personal borrowing of cash loans a whopping nine-tenths of a Jumped into a work boat that was over the side and went to the fisher­ billion dollars in tho last recorded 12-month period. Besides meat, another big problem this year is the stiff price of men's aid. "We got the net wrapped around milk. That milk's price is artificially rigge^ at high levels in many the seal so we could pick him up large cities is, shown by the noticeable cost difference in different and put him into our boat," Menz cities. You may pay as little as 19 cents a quart, and as much as 30.6 said. "The fishermen wanted to cents, depending on where you live kill him, but we immediately and whether the price in your area thought of bringing him back to Is fixed artificially by Federal-State the States." The fishermen did not care what marketing agreements. was done with him, provided he Del Monte's pet seal poses v/ith favorite menu item. Rshermen Families in New York, Boston, was not put back into the water to who netted it in Angola gave it to Seafarers who brought it back to Philadelphia and Chicago pay the New Orleans zoo. stiffest prices of 30.6 cents, 30, 28.5 ruin their nets, he said. "In fact, and 28.3 respectively, compared to when we told them we were going a national average of 25.8. At 27 to bring him back to the States and put him into a zoo, they gave us cents, milk also carries an extra 300 pounds of fish to feed him dur­ -premium in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati ing the voyage." and Baltimore. In free-market The crew made a cage out of a Minneapolis, families pay only 19.3 cents for this basic food for their chain locker which was then filled with water.-Menz acted as BR to children. The auto industry especially is the seal throughout the voyage, WASHINGTON—^The TMT Carib Queen will be offered being hard hit this year as wage- changing the water twice daily and earners are forced to devote a feeding him eight fish a day. "At for sale on March 4 to satisfy a mortgage default of ap­ larger part of their income to basic first he nipped me," Menz said, proximately $4 million on a Government-guaranteed mort­ necessities. Already the industry "but I've got him quite tame now.!' gage. The sale of the vesselscrew has presented the seal has an inventory of 800,000 cur­ to The came after the owners were tional funds to meet debts and the rent-year cars on hand. This is 24 city. Audubon Park Zoo in this unsuccessful in raising addi- carry on the trailership operation. percent more than last year at this time. Oddly enough. Maritime Ad­ There are some scattered price cuts helpful to moderate-income ministrator Clarence Morse said famiiies. For the first time in years, manufacturers have cut the price that it was company losses "play­ of carpeting. The cut is only three percent but still of some help. ing the market" which precipitated Other price cuts are noticeable on lumber and plumbing equipment, the company's bankruptcy. TMT some heating equipment and cotton textiles, with scattered reductions had owned some 57,750 shares of on gasoline and fuel oiL Belianca Aircraft at the time the Here are tips on March buying trends and opportunities: Over 2,000 memben of Textile committee were discharged, the mortgage was granted in Decem­ HOUSING: The business recession is forcing a cut in the price of Workers Local 713, Fredericks­ rest of the members struck the ber, 1956. At that time, the stock mortgage money after five years of steadily-advancing rates. The new burg, Va., have voted to contribute plant. Negotiations have been car­ was selling' at $30.50 a share. trend is most noticeable in the East, where many lenders have cut the a dollar a week to assist 300 strik­ ried on intermittently since then. Subsequently, Belianca stock interest rate to 5Ab percent, although a few savings and loan associa­ ing workers at the Virginia Shoe The TWUA has charged the com­ folded like an accordion with a tions still insist on 6.^In the West and South, the rate still holds close Corp. in that city. The shoe work­ pany with deliberately delaying leaky bellows when it was revealed to 6. But the leveling-off in mortgage costs has come too late to help ers voted to affiliate with the Tex­ the negotiations, that the company had been "raid­ wage-earners who by and large now are completely priced out of the tile Workers Union of America t ed" by a high-powered stock mar­ last September. In January, when housing market. A new eonventlon for the Dis­ ket manipulator who had worked The trend now is back to renting. This is a significant reversal of 42 members of the Union's shop tillery, Rectifying and Wine Work­ himself into commanding position the big movement to home ownership that occurred after World War ers Union has been set for Wash­ in the firm. When TMT got to un­ II, when many families found monthly payments on a house cost less ington on April 9th, 10th and 11th. loading its shares, they were sell­ than rent. But in the period from 1950-56, costs of home ownerships Peter McGavin, special assistant to ing at $5.50 to $6. Morse estimated and operation soared 39 percent compared to a rise of 22 percent in AFL-CIO President George Meany, the company lost $800,000 in this and monitor of the Distillery Work­ transaction alone. The- Carib Queen rentals. Now in many cases it's again relatively cheaper to rent, and more builders are beginning to put up rental units this year. ers Union, said that new officers then suffered a costly breakdown will be elected and steps taken to at sea which was the final financial The best chance of finding moderate rentals is in garden-type de­ comply with the clean up orders blow to the company. velopments, moderately-priced elevator buildings and converted apart­ issued by the Federation. A previ­ ments in older dwellings, rather than in one-family houses which are Beilanca trading has been sus­ ous "cleanup" convention last No­ pended for some time now by the in lowest supply. WASHINGTON—The Maritime AIR CONDITIONEBS: Room coolers will be cheaper this spring. A Administration has awarded a vember turned into a near-riot Securities and Exchange Commis­ carryover of three-quarters of a million units or more, from the cool $25,000 contract to General Dy­ when former Distiilery President sion after an investigation of the summer of 1957, is forcing down prices to as much as $25 below a year namics to study the practicality Joseph O'NeiU stormed the plat­ manipulations involved in "milk­ ago. Many high-capacity coolers are available around the $250-$275 of building a submarine tanker for form in an attempt to take controi ing" the company. of the convention. McGavin and a level this year. The Carib Queen went into servCommercial use, probably with an group of delegates adjourned the ice last spring as the first true The big promotion this year is for low-priccd portable air conditioners atom-power plant in mind. meeting. roli-on roll-off ship in the deep which cost less than $200. But we must warn that these may prove dis­ Under the terms of 4he contract. 4" t sea trade. She made a couple of appointing. These lightweight models weighing under 100 pounds can General Dynamics, the builders of An 82-day waRkont by 6,000 trips for the Military Sea Transportbe moved from room to room. You simply set the unit in the window, the first nuclear-powered sub­ extend its telescoping side panel and tighten two screws. You can marine, the Nautilus, has six workers in nine pulp and paper Service to demonstrate the efficacy even get wheeled carts to facilitate moving. But the new portable cool­ months within which to complete mills in British Columbia has end­ of carrying wheeled Army trucks ed with the signing of a new con­ and cargoes overseas for instant ers have only limited cooling capacity. Most will not do a satisfactory its study. cooling Job in a large room or where you have extreme heat conditions. Two other nations have expressed tract providing substantial wage discharge. On a later trip the ves­ Much of the disappointment with air conditioners bought in recent interest in underwater vessels. One and benefit increases. Members of sel suffered its engine room break­ years is due to the exaggeration of cooling capacity by salesmen and English company has signed a the Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill down and went in for extensive re­ dealers. This is especially true of the recently-introduced 7V^-amp study contract with a Swiss firm of Workers and the United Paper- pairs. Morse said the Carib Queen models, which draw only 110-120 volts and don't require the heavy- navel architects for a six-month maker and Paperworkers Union will get a general increase of 71^ should have a market value of duty 220-240 volt wiring needed by 10 and 12-amp models. study on the commercial use of To Judge the capacity of air conditioners and compare values in dif­ nuclear-powered submarines, while percent retroactive to last July 1, about $3ti million. A footnote to the Carib Queen ferent makes, find out the BTU rating. This is a more reliable yard­ a Japanese firm has announced ex­ and another 2 percent increase this stick than the "horsepower" or "ton" rating. For example, a one- periments on undersea tankers, but July. Mechanics will receive an sale is the news that the Senate horsepower 7^-amp unit may have only 6800 BTU cooling capacity, denied it was considering the additional five cents an hour. A Foreign Commerce Committee has night shift diiferential of seven approved a bill which would per- > compared to 9800 for a one-horsepower 12-amp wit. Both models cost use of nuclear power. mit subsidized ship operators to in­ the same. - The only saving in the lower amp model may be in wiring. According to "Jane's Fighting cents was also negotiated. vest reserve funds in common Many air conditioners also claim to have two cooling capacities; Ships," the US has alrea^ devel­ t stocks. "power cooUng" for daytime and "quiet cooling" for night. All they oped a submarine tanker of sorts. The 1958 exhibition of the AFLreally.have is a two-speed fan. This gives you quieter opieratioh at The former Navy submarine Gua- CIO Union-Industries show wiil be night, but also, less cooling capacity at the "quiet" spqed because the vina was converted in 1950 into a held in the Music Hall, Cincinnati, fan moves less cold aih submarine tanker. In the course of Ohio. This will be the 20th anni­ One new feature offered by at least two makers (Fedder-Quigan and the conversation, the vessel's beam versary of the giant labor-manage­ Westinghouse) is a heat-pump air-conditioner at $30 more than the was increased from 27-to 37 feet. ment exhibition, which was first same cooler without this device. It enables the cooler to be used as Exterior tanks for bulk liquids held in that same auditorium 20 a heater in the winter months. years ago. were added. Seafarer's Guide To Better Buyiug M •t i •J _ T'j'J I Stock Speculation Helped Wreck TMT, Morse Says LABOR ROUND-UP MA Orders Studies On Sub Tanker m fdl •.yl ' I *I I ,.-ti •TI • •.-•ill '.Sl �* , -. ,V- ^ 'i , *"n\- UNIONS - ' • • " "w . "Thfi It thi'fourtk of# toriof,.#n can trad# Mnions to appear In tho' SEAFARERS LOG. Tho earlei li presenting a cross section of America's trade unions and their membership. fn#7 Association Of Machinists '^' ."i V .-•n< ^ J The International Association of Machinists was formed 76 years ago by d group of 19 machinists In Atlanta, Georgia. In those 70 years It has grown to one of America's largest unions with a membership just under one million. 'Its membership Is organised Into 2,090 local lodges, 164 districts and 39 state councils. The membership distribution Is widespread in railroads, aircraft, air transport, printing press manufacture, machine tooh aytomotive rapolr and In the missile and rocket fields; The union publishes d weekly tabloid-style newspaper. "Hie Machinist," that has long been one of the nation's outstanding labor popers.^ Al J. Hayes has been International president of the lAM since 1949.' The union's headquarters ore In oh lAM-owned building at 1300 Connecticut Avenue, Washington 6, DC. •. As a result of the increasing com­ INETEEN southern Railroad plexity and skills required in many machinists huddled in a loco­ industrial processes, the lAM's motive pit in Atlanta in 1888 membership has shown its greatest were the beginning of the now giant growth in the past nine years, go­ Intarnational Association of Ma­ ing from a little more than 500,0^00 chinists. From this original begin­ members in 1949 to nearly a mil­ ning as a craft union on the rail­ lion today. roads, the development of the Machinists union has kept pace To serve this membership, the with the development of the ma- ' IAM is constantly expanding its chine in America's economy. activities. The union's Washington headquarters includes the follow- ; Today, JAM is the largest union ing departments: health and medi­ in the aircraft and guided missiles cal, legal, research, editorial and industry, in auto mechanics, the public relations, educational and machine tool industry, on airlines, legislative. in the business machines industry and one of the largest on the rail­ Traditionally, lAM has been a roads and among Government blueleader in developing joint appren­ collar workers. Its membership is ticeship programs. It is also tack­ employed by almost 15,000 differ­ ling the growing problems of help­ ent firms in the US and its territor­ ing to retrain union members dis­ ial possessions, and in Canada. placed by constantly-accelerating mechanical and technological ad­ The diversity of I AM-c6vered em­ vances. ployment ranges from the .produc- > ^ Now a leading member of the tion of the Vanguard satellite and AFL-CIO family, the IAM first the electronic computer ,Univac to joined the AFL back in 1895. For a specialized employment in atomic period of five years in the forties energy installations and thousands it was out of the AFL, but rejoined of machine shop operations. It ne­ in 1950. lAM's , President Hayes gotiates both for huge industrial was' active m the negotiations ' units of many thousands of mem­ which led to the merger of thebers and for highly-skilled craft AFL-CIO in 1955. units as well. N >• • •/• 4^' Impressive headquarters building in Washington is ten stories of rein­ forced concrete faced with marble. Union occupies about 60 percent of space, rents out rest. fee mwi'--" te-; ;• a;:': Union members are directly involved In such "^afnour'' pirdducts as giifded';^:^^^^^ The JAM is hbW actively promoting an apprenticeship program ~ xoissiles. rockets ahd^ sSteUitesV lAM members: alirb 'shp^ here bn'^NikO >'in'this industry where skills, aref at a premium because of-tho higb-pre''short r«n'In involv^'--' •' s Santa Monica ' '''''cisioil'workhuinShin cision workmanship involv^; ' '' �Febnury ». Itn SEAFARERS LOG Pare NIM s1 Aircraft maintenance men at National Airlines are among a group of 37 airline units which are imder lAM contracts, assuring safe and efficient airline service on world-wide routes. Traditional machine shop work Is represented by machinist Louis Heidtke, threading a shaft for a pitch machine at Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee. "I -'M --JS •i Proportion of women members has increased sharply since World War II. Th^e work on shop assembly line of Canadian Aviation Electronics doing intricate work OQ radio control panels with complex circuits. lAM's initial activity was in the railroad industry. These men work in New York Central repair shop in Harmon, New York. �Pace Tea SEAFARERS LOG CanadaStriteAwaitsElectionOutcome MONTREAL—A break in the eight-month strike deadlock between the SIU Canadian District and the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., now appears to hinge on the outcome of the Canadian general elections next month. Meanwhile, SIU pickets have the eight strikebound shipping. Two of the ships were plans direct fortnightly service to involved in collisions while an­ Jamaica to supplement its regular | ships locked up tight in Hali­ chored in Halifax harbor. sailings via Nassau, Santiago, Cuba, fax. The strike has attracted world­ wide labor support due to company strikebreaking tactics that included tlie transfer of the ships to Trini­ dad registry. The walkout originally began last July 4, but with nationwide ballot­ ing barely a month away, the CNS beef has turned into a political is­ sue. Observers now expect that ris­ ing unemployment and the decline in Canadian trade dramatized by the CNS beef may well determine whether the Conservative govern­ ment of Prime Minister John F. Diefenbacher will stand or fall. The elections are called for March 31. Magazine Raps Gov't Support for the Canadian Dis­ trict in the lengthy dispute recently came from an unexpected source when a Canadian magazine pub­ lished a stinging attack denouncing CNS and the government officials who approved the transfer gim­ mick. The magazine "Saturday Night" said there can be no excuse for transferring a steamship line owned by the people of Canada to the sovereignty of a foreign nation ... To give the excuse of a wage dispute is even worse. "What we are saying, in effect," the article pointed out, "is that we recognize that colored seamen are not entitled to the wages paid to white seamen and that we arte go­ ing to man our ships with 'cheap'_ labor to beat down the deihands of our own Canadian seamen." The article was entitled: "Our Merchant Marine Sold Down The River." Only Ig Ships Left It ridiculed the wisdom of gov­ ernment-supported moves that have whittled the Canadian-flag deep-sea fleet down to 18 ships. CNS was the last major ocean-go­ ing fleet under Canadian registry as a result of prior transactions which shifted the bulk of the Cana­ dian fleet to British registry. "Saturday Night" said the trans" fer of CNS ships to Trinidad to es­ cape the demands of the Canadian SIU was the "lowest point ever reached by Canadian National Steamships" in which what it char­ acterized as "its long and often politically chequered history" since 1892. "We are no sixth-rate bank­ rupt little power to be shucking off our responsibilities by any such cheap expedient," the magazine added. 20 Percent Bemand Following an impasse in nego­ tiations that began in the fall of 1956, the Canadian District struck CNS last July to back up an al­ ready-reduced 20 percent wage in­ crease demand. The company finally came up with a two-step 15 percent pay package on October 15, 1957, and then moved to trans­ fer the ships outright when the men rejected it. It followed through on its take-it-or-leave-it threat with jfovemment approval. CNS is a government-owned sub­ sidiary of Canadian National Rail­ ways, and operates between Canada and the West Indies. Wages for ABs on the ships are $204 per month. Unsuccessful in efforts to im­ port crews of strikebreakers from England or the West Indies when Canadian and world labor groups boycotted the fleet, the ccnnpany manned five of them with officers and moved them from here to Hali­ fax to Join three others already there. They were suhsequest^ shifted to nearby Bedford Basin to eRmJnate them as a hazard to other With the fleet still idled, another Canadian operator last week an­ nounced a stepped-up service to the West Indies on a year-round basis. Saguenay Shipping, Ltd., and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. ' This will provide a sailing every week, operating from Montreal in the summer months and from Halifax during the winter. SEAFARERS IN ACTION Delegates and steward depart­ ments make the difference on a happy ship. From the looks of things, it will be a good trip for the men .on the Steel Chemist. "There Have been no beefs so far," is the re­ port, and with the steward de„ . partment on this Kaufman si,ip "eveiyone should put on a lot of weight." Besides boasting of good cooks and bakers, the ship also has a fine ship's delegate handling matters. The crew persuaded "Harry Kauf­ man to continue as ship's delegate and gave him a sound vote of thanks for a job well done." t- i- We have heard of men catching old shoes, tires, anchor chains, or even themselves while fishing, but we think thjs Is one for the books. According to Walter ZulesU, ship's delegate on the Yorkmar, the ship was cruising along at a "hot nine knots" when steward W. Aycock gave out with the familiar "fish on the line" cry. Mouths started watering as a num­ ber of the crew rushed to the side to see what would be on the menu. Sorry to report but Aycock was anticipating too much. We don't know how it happened, but, there on the end of the line, was not a fish, but a hungry gooney bird. We're not implying that fish din­ ners are well liked on the ship, but that bird was just as disap­ pointed as was the crew. 4" 3^ Among delegates who rated votes of thanks were those on the Morning Light, Steel Chemist, and the CS Miami. Special thanks went to the dele­ gates on the Kyska. John C. Brady, who han­ dles the job of ship's delegate; C. Jones for the deck department; C. Dyer from the black gang and N. West, who represents the steward department, ere doing a fine job in those positions. Your Gear.. for ship .. .for shore Whatever you need, m work or dress geor, your SIU Sea Chest has It. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sporf Coafs Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras luggage the 4^ SEA CHEST Febnianr tS, liH •ALTORI (Ore Nav.), Jan. 1— Chairman, J. WIta; Sacratary, J. erlmat. Shlp'a fund Sll.U. No baafa. men to be sent to proper deck wheR Joining ship. Discuaaion re: lncrea» ing stpres in aiop cheat. No' LOOS being received from headquarters. Re­ quest company issue mailing addraseas. 34 hrs. prior to sailing. JOHN a. KULUKUNDIS (Martit), Jan. 11—Chairman, 1.. Varkti Sacratary, R. Carraway. Dlaputad ot to bo aettlad at payoff. X,aunch aarvlea PILTORI (OrsiTjM. liUchalrman, payment to, bo made at payoff. Ona C. Meorai Secretary, R. DaBelMlare. man mlasad ship. Ona man hospital­ New delegate elected. One man miss­ ized. Some disputed ot to be settled ed ship. Request to Bx ports in fire­ at payoff. No LOGs received in SVi men and wipers' roomr. months. Request they be maUed to ANGELINA (Buli), Jan 13—Chair, ship when on a Ions run. Draw list to be sumitted to capt. before arrival man, H. Phult; Sacratary, p. Latorra. in states. Vote of thanks to brothers Vote of thanks to steward dept. for on Robin Line for good Job. preparation and serving of Christmas dinner. POROTHY (Bull), Dec. 15—Chalrmanr W. Meson) Secretary, A. Wil­ ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), Jan. If liams. One man hospitalized. Due' —Chairman, J, Brasfleld) Secretary, to receive wages. One man missed R. Poole. Beefs settled. Master de­ cided on breaking and setting watches. Wiper fined $10 for not performing sanitary. Motion to have meeUngs on week-ends if possible. Ch. cook elected delegate. New reporter and treasurer elected. Fund to be started by donations. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Jan. S— Chairman, D. Knapp; Secretary, E. Bartlett. Creek an mail in - port. Ship's fund $21.21. Vote of thanks to men for remaining on Job during Robin Line beef. See patrolman about obtaining new washing ma­ chine. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Observe quiet-When using ma­ chine. ^ CANTIGNY (Cities Service), Jan 10 —Chairman, J. McCain; Secretary, D. ship. Ship saUed with insufficient water—to see patrolman. Delegate wished to resign. Requested to re­ main as he is doing fine Job. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Sestrain), Jan. 35—Chairman, F. Miller; Secretary, R, Hannibal. One man missed chip In Texas. Ship's fund S84.0S. Few hours disputed ot. Report accepted. Dis­ cussion concerning ice cream. MARYMAR (Calmer), Jan. S—Chair­ man, G. Craggs; Secretary, D. (FLeary. Ch. steward'^ removed due to liiness. Agent settled few beefs pertaining to ot and draws. Two men missed ship. Beef regarding quality of stores put aboard. Condition rectified. Mother of member passed away— collection made. Vote of thanks to steward for fine food and service. Beef regarding oiler and watches. Reports accepted. Discussed Robin Une ships and importance of regain­ ing same. Also the written off policy of deceased Seafarers' famUies and relieving them of financial responsi­ bility. Ail repair lists to be submit­ ted to patrolman. Mate not issuing enough soap. Oilers to use shaft al­ ley to steering engine room. Lights burned out. Screen door knobs re­ moved—gang uses outside ladders to get to wheel. Draws were above par. DEL VIBNTo"^t^ss.), Jan. IS— Chairman, F. Flatck; Sacratary, I. Brown. Two men left behind as result of injuries in Santos. Repair list taken cars of. No beefs. One man paid off in SA because of death in family. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for boUday menus. MORNING LIGHT (Watarman), Jan. 13—Chslmssr., A. Jarauld; Seeralary, W. Morsa. Two" men missed ship in Ban Juan. Geared turned over to patrolman. Ship's fund S3S. Few beefs. Reports sMepted. Delegate resignod. Did fine Job. Vote of thanks to delegate. New delegate elected. New treasurer elected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Jan. IS—Chairman, W. Worthlngton; Sec­ retary, E. Police. No beefs. Good steward dept. Reports accepted. Delegate remaining—given vote of thanks for Job well done. Refrigera­ tor not working. Request for coke. MesshaU to bs kept clean. Engine room door starboard side needs re­ pairing. SANTORE (Ore Nav.) Jan. 19— Chairman, T. Connell; Secretary, J. Mahalov. Smooth trip—^no beefs. Members not compelled to sign foul weather document, which is for their own benefit. Reporter resigned. Ship's fund $31.66. Two men getting off. Report accepted. New reporter elect­ ed. New refrigerator to be put aboard at payoff for night pantry No complaints re: untidiness of night pantry—condition, fair. Jones. One man missed ship—turned in at Norfolk at payoff. Need new washing machine. OCEAN DINNY (Overseas), Jan Chairman, E. Yancy; Secretary, J. Heldt. Ship's fund S9.1S. Report ac­ cepted. New delegate elected. EMILIA (Bull), Jan. 1«—Chairman, D. FIshar; Secretary, R. Jepskl. One man hospitalized in San Juan. Head­ quarters notified. Ship's fund 016.39.-Radio operator to put out news. Ask patrolman about clinic visits on Sat-' urday. Steward to be in attendance at aii meats. FLORIDA STATE (Ponco Products), Jan. II—Chairman, J. McCranle; Sec­ retary, M. Gaddy. Ship's fund $24.27. Need sink and basin stoppers. Dis­ cussion on steaks—when prepared to order to be cut smaller. ' CS MIAMI (Cities Service), Jan. 11— Chairman, H. Jones; Secretary, AJanes. One man hospitalized in Sasebo. Headquarters notified. Disputed ot. Eng. dept. beef—to be referred to hdqtrs. Vote of thanks to deiegate. New delegate elected. Beefs not to be taken topside. Hen gei.:ing off ship for hospital to notify dept. dele­ gate. All beefs to be settled in friendly maimer. Beer will be ob­ tained in Singapore. DEL NORTE (Miss), Jan. 19—Chair­ man, H. Crane; Secretary, D. Claussan. One days subsistance for no air-condi­ tioning on previous voyage referred to patrolman—still pending. Roll-away beds to be InstaUed in hospiUl. Wash­ ing machine repaired. Movie machine repaired. Ship's fund $10. Motion to obtain ten movies per voyage. Motion to donate $2 per man toward ship'a fund. Sew delegate elected. Return books to Ubrary. PACIFIC CLOUD (Trrmping Agen­ cies), Dec. 31—Chairman, B. Drain; Secretary, J. Morrison. One man ' missed ship; one man hospitalized. Few hours disputed ot. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. for good chow and service. Repair list to be turned in by each delegate. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Sestrain), Jan. 19—Chairman, C. Cppanhalmer; Secretary, V. Ratcllff. One man missed ship. Safety meeting to be held. Letter sent to Log for pocket books.' Coat and glass case wUl be delivered to brother. Pay vouchers should have new deductions to SS No. Have tax forms for 1997 tax info. Ship's fund $22.92. One man missed ship in NY. Reports accepted. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Sestrain), Jan. 33—Chairman, J. Cola; Secretary, C. Ollvar. Vote of thanks to steward for fine cooperation. New delegate elected. Discussion on serving watch Uttle earlier. KYSKA (Watarman), Jan. 13— Chairman, C. Hestetter; Secretary, STEEL KING (Isthmian), Oct. 35— Cnalrmait, r. Fasaluk; Secretary, T. Ralnay. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $14.70. Report accepted. Request meetings be held on Sundgys. Twelve men ill with flu. Nov. 7—Chairman, F. Fasaluk; Sec­ retary, T. Ralnay. BR's work not aatisfactory. Ship'a fund $14.06 Report accepted. Discussion On changing BR to another Job to satisfaction ot crew and dept. head. Do not throw trash on deck. Jan. 5—Chairman, P. Fasaluk; Sec­ retary, J. Lawton. Reporta accepted. . Motion to change foCsle with black gang to atew. dept. Crew agrees to keep present shipping hours—satis­ factory to all. Steward to supply cleaning gear when necessary. See captain about obtaining two cartona of cigarettes a wSek and to change black gang foc'ales with steward dept. Repair list to be taken up with dele­ gates. Crew had Merry Christmas and Happy New Year—enjoyed by aU. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELO (Bleomflald), Jan. S—Chairman, R. HImmal; Secretary, L. Relnchuck. Ship's! fund StM. New delegate elected. New VALLEY FORGE (Panlnsular Nav.), Jan. 15—Chalrgian, D. Falrce; Sacra­ tary, F. Jonas. Slop chest stores wiU bs purchased in next port, if possible. Running hot and cold water situation bad. Lack of transportation to and from ship. Some welding repairs made, Steward end cooks doing baker's work due to baker's illness. Some minor beefs. Report accepted. Baker's work to be caiiled on by Meward and cooks. Keep bathrooms orderly. DEL SOL (Mlu.),^an. 13—Chair­ man, J. Lesion; Secretary, W. Sim­ mons. New wringer installed on washing machine. Fine deck dept. Cooperation urged to have good clean ship with no beefs,, etc. Ship's fund $39. Purchased books and magazines. Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Launch service not available, particularly West Africa. Penalty clause should be included for same. Discussion on new feeding system; benefits of new medical center in Gulf. Members urged to go for visit. Vote of thanks to officials for fins Job in Robin Line vote. DOROTHY (Bull), Jan. 13-Chairman, E; Wheeler; Secretary, A. Wil­ liams. Delegate to find out about steward. One man missed ship. R. Masters. Disputed ot on launch service questionable.' To be taken up . with patrolman Bad launch service due to rough weather. Vote of thanks to delegates. Two men logged. Some disputed ot. Use cover on washing madiine. Men getting off to strip bunks, leave foc'sles clean. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. �Fetouoy 2S, 1958 SEAFARERS rage neraa LOd' Strike Benefits Taxable, Federal Court Declares 'The Job Ahead' MILWAUKEE—Striking workers already beset by the problem of making ends meet have been handed another headache by a Federal District Coiurt judge here. Reversing a jury decision" tification last October. It has been last November, Judge Kenneth picketing since then to protest not Grubb ruled a week ago that only the company's refusal to bar­ union strike benefits are taxable gain but the workings of a Federal income rather tban gifts. The labor law that upholds strike­ switch came in'a case involving the breaking. four-year-old United Auto Work­ President Eisenhower last month ers' strike against the Kohler Com­ urged repeal of the disputed sec­ pany, manufactiu-ers of plumbing tion 9 (c) (3) in his labor message to Congress. He had called it a law fixtures. In another case indicative of the "licensing union-busting" back in rough times in store for union 1952 when he was campaigning for strikers these days, the National his first term, bilt nothing has been Labor Relations Board has cailed done about it yet. the United Rubber Workers on the The tax case here, dating back carpet once again. A hearing has to 1954, arose when a member of been set for March 4, at which the UAW Local 833 listed $565.54 re­ union will be asked to explain its ceived from the union in food continuing picketing and promo­ vouchers, clothing and rent pay­ tion of a consumer boycott against ment as a gift on his Federal in­ the O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation come tax return. He was later as­ sessed $108 plus interest on the in Winchester, Va. basis of this "income," paid it and The Rubber Workers' case pro­ then took the case to court. vides a classic example of the he won the jury decision, weird labor relations procedure theAfter Government held up his re­ made possible by the 1947 Taft- fund pending the outcome of a re­ Hartley Act. The O'Sullivan strik­ quest that Judge Grubb review the ers now face additional penalties jury's ruling and issue a directed because the issues in their strike verdict. The judge overturned the against the company since 1956 jury verdict last week. His decision have been completely obscured by is expected to be appealed. means of a T-H provision stacked against striking union members. This provision is section 9 (c) (3) of the act which permits strike­ breakers to vote in plant elections but bars strikers "who are not en­ titled to reinstatement." The endresult is that the strikeb'reakers are given the power to determine or not there will be union ^ Anybody who has been on the Lakes knows that organizing whether representation at a plant. The orig­ ships in the highly seasonal trade there is a tough proposition. inal plant workers walking the But it can be done, as the SIU Canadian District and the SIU bricks outside are not oniy frozen Great Lakes District have demonstrated on various occasions. out of the plant but have no say Further moves have been made The latest such occasion is the convincing victory of the Great on the representation issue. by Harry Bridges and his Interna­ Lakes District on the hitherto non-union Tomlinson fleet. In the O'Sullivan case, the URW tional Longshoremen's and Ware­ LAKE CHARLES—UsuaUy one That fleet, incidentally, had successfully repelled organizing won an NLRB election among 300 housemen's Union to gain a foot­ workers with only two dissenting hold on the East Coast, a key of the warmer southern ports. Lake efforts in previous years. Charles came into its share of the The Maritime Trades Department, of which all SIU affili­ votes in 1956 and moved to obtain Bridges objective for 20 years. cold weather hitting most of the ates are members, has now established the machinery where­ a regular contract. Faced with the It's been disclosed that Bridges country as over an Inch of snow by member unions of the Department will be able to call on company's refusal to bargain, it has already provided $3,000 in was authorized to call a strike and funds to a newly-formed "Interna­ blanketed the city last week. "It was an odd sight," was the general the joint resources of MTD port councils and a central MTD did so in May. In turn, the com­ tional Hiring Agents, Bosses and committee to carry out their organizing programs. With pany imported strikebreakers, got comment. Supervisors Association," with a Organizing among the various the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the offing, the the plant working again and then pledge of other assistance. " The new MTD program promises faster process in this area than petitioned for decertification of the "donation" was revealed by Ed­ trade unions in the city is continu­ ing in high gear. The Building has been the case heretofore when individual imions had to union. ward T. Fitzpatrick, who is organ­ Trades and Construction Council buck the job strictly on their own. Under T-H, the union was snow­ izing among the 1,000-odd reg­ shut down another non-union out­ ed under by a 288-5 vote for decer- istered dock bosses and superinten­ 4 t fit for the past two weeks, and will dents on the New York piers. continue until they have organized Following this disclosure, it was «U of the members in the industry. revealed that Bridges and some of­ It was a good shipping period Call it what you will, millions of Americans today are not ficials of the International Long­ for the men on the beach. The Rion as concerned with fall-out (radioactive variety) as they are shoremen's Association had drafted (Actium) provided plenty of activ­ program of coopet-ation which with the "fall-off" (economy variety). The US is now con­ a ity when she came out of lay-up would include operation of a joint and took on a full crew. Also in the fronted by everything from a "temporary decline" to a full­ BOSTON — Visiting delegates Washington office, among other area during the period were the CS blown "recession" depending on what you read and who said from French trade unions received items. Baltimore, Winter Hill, Govern­ it. Fitzpatrick had told the New ment Camp, Bradford Island, Bents The only certainty appears to be that we already have 5 an rmexpected surprise last week Fort, Chiwawa, Council Grove and million unemployed and millions more directly affected. when they were invited to tour the York Waterfront Commission that the Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); Whether the jobless flgmre will rise, and how much and how Topa Topa while the vessel was in the $3,000 check was sent to him Val Chem (Heron); Petro-Chem soon, is a matter for debate. But while the word-play goes on, port for servicing. It was felt that by Louis Goldblatt, secretary-treas­ of the Bridges' union, after (Valentine) and Charles Dunaif a great deal could be learned about urer million and their families—representing perhaps one these 5 he wrote several times to Bridges (Colonial). American merchant m^ine by and met with Charles Irving "Velout of every 10 Americans—must cope, like all of us, with the boarding a vessel and watching the steadily-rising prices for everything from diapers to dual- men working under the SIU con­ son, ILWU representative in New York. headlamps. tract. The delegates thanked the 'Velson was called before a House From Washington, from state capitals, come attempts at re­ crew and the membership in the investigating committee in 1953 assuring words. We're told help is around the corner, we must hall here for their courteous atten­ Under the rules of the SIU, have "faith" and "confidence"—the nightmare will somehow tion in explaining the SIU system and declined to answer charges on Communist Party affiliations. He any member can nominate him­ to them. was questioned by a Senate com­ self for meeting chairman, read­ end. Words come pouring out from all sides, all keyed to that ing clerk or any other post that one day in November, still nine months away, when the public Shipping slacked off slightly over mittee in July, 1956, and once the past period. The Government again declined to answer. He faced may be up for election before will have its say. But what cannot be overlooked is that if it is a function of Camp, Bradford Island (Cities Serv­ a contempt action this week for re­ the membership, including ccm(piittees, such as the tallying government to support our defense and to oversee our roads, ice) and the Natalie (Iritercontinen- fusing to talk about his dealings committees, financial commit­ garbage dumps, communications, health, trade, and, bn oc­ tai) paid off and signed on during with Fitzpatrick. Representing Fitzpatrick at the tees and other groups named by casion, even our "morals," in its role of promoting the "gen­ the last two weeks. In transit were the Topa Topa (Waterman), Steel Waterfront Commission session was the membership. eral welfare," why the reluctance right now to assist the job­ Scientist (Isthmian) and the Can- attorney Edward J. Maiament, a Since SIU membership meet­ less and needy? tigny (Cities Service). law partner of William L. Stand­ ing officers are elected at the Why the ready answer "not now, but maybe later" or the ard. Standard was counsel for the The membership wishes to ex­ st^ of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting preoccupation with the means to pay? Surely the empty tend its sympathy to port agent National Maritime Union at the bread-box should head the agenda, not, as in this case, thf James Sheehan and his family on time it and Bridges I^d a. close offices can do so. the death of his brother last week. relationship. ballot-box atone. Bridges In New Bid To 'Invade' NY Lake Charles 'Snowed In' Aciion Bfeeded—Now Throw In For A Meetins Job .X Boston Slow On Shipping /I ' cm 'l| .11 4l| i.l . -4B �SEdrARERS Pa«» TWCITB FebtMiy SI. INI LOG Seafarer^s Sketchbook This series of sketches and cartoons bjr Sea­ farer Norman Maffei reflects some thoughts on 'seamen I have known or suspected of being... There's a lot of truth here, at least in part, and they should provide a laugh, even at our ex­ pense." Maffei is now on the Alamar. I.' r m . "Coffeetime scramble" (right) depicts those Onxious moments, especially on a crowded Liberty, when everybody wants the pot at the same time. WINTER HILL (CItiM S«rvlc«), Jan. II—Chairman, R. Piarce; Sacretary, J. Manning. Beef on chow and ch. cook—to be taken up with patrolman. Disputed ot to be taken up with pa­ trolman. Repair list to be made up. Hold special meeting with patrolman regarding chief cook. DE SOTO (Waterman), Jan. 19— Chairman, R. Craeli Sacratary, B. Varn. One man hospitalized in Bremerhaven; headquarter notified. 33 hrs. disputed ot. Vote of thanks to Robin Line crew for holding Jobs. Need books for library. Vote of thanks to steward dept.. especially the baker. I'ir.'i fary, C. Kralss. Headquarters notified about coSea situation. Ship's fund $69.54. New delegate elected. Cracked dishes to be discarded. Night lunch to be put out per agreements. Dele­ gate to see patrolman about getting stores on day of arrival instead of day of departure. Vacate messhall after eating. MICHAEL (Carras), Dee. 39—Chair­ man, M. Santlaget Secretary, K. Jue­ chter. Some disputed ot. Suggest ••• ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Jen. 3S— Chairman, R. Hall; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Ship's fund $9.50. Repairs to be made this voyage. w • GATEWAY CITY (Pan-Atlantic) Jan. it—Chairman, W. Sellers; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Ship's fund $2.50. Some dis­ puted ot. See patrolman about in­ stalling phone near gangway in all ports for incoming calls only. Sug­ gestions by crew for improvements of quarters aft. Contact patrolman about agreement for this type of ship. In general, a sffip of this type should . have a tanker agreement. Six points to be discussed. FRANCES (Bull), Jan. 26—Chair­ man, Ageil; Secretary, Drewei. Slop sink to be kept clean. Noise in gang­ way to be kept at a minimum. Dele­ gates make small coilecUon for li­ brary. Bathrooms to be kept locked. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Jan. 26—Chairman, E. Wallace; Secre- small donation by all at payoff to build up ship's fund. Ship's fund S3. Repair list submitted. Many repairs reported but not made. Vote of thanks to deck dept. for smooth trip. Motion to luive patrolman meet ship for payoff in Corpus cairistL AdvisabUity of obtaining TV set considered negatively. Suggest SOe donation at payoff for ship's fund. * Jan. II—Chairmen, S. Bayne; See- a MAkJC »ep *«$g P»BtGtGGBB«BGGGBGGGG##G«e9««««9P i STREET ADTRESS I CITY . ........ZONE STATE....:-. I TO AVOID DUPLiCAttON: if you are an old tubicriber and havg $ change ; of address, please give your former address belowt 1)!• '• • • • • • • • ADDRESS CITY • •ha• «• • • • • • • • ZONE SEAGARDIN (Peninsular Nov.), Dec. 1—Chairman, J. BuzclewskI; Sec­ retary, V. Welrath. Complaints about food. Proper attire to be worn in messroom.. Quarters will be painted. One man diorL Poor Thanksgiving dinner discussed, and night lunch. Turn off washing machine after use. Jan. 19—Chairman, J. Buzalewskir Secretary, R. Varbuirough. Insuffi­ cient American money for draws. Poor slop chest. Discussed food shortage, steward and poor condition of tarps, hatidi boards and bulwalks. One man performing, reported to pa­ trolman. Few hours disputed ot. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), Jan. ItChairman, L. NIchelas; Secratary> J. Roberts. Ship's fund $166. Request union investigate what happened to BR while performing routine duty on board ship. Facts and findings to be reported to delegate. Delegate to see laundry men in NO and Trinidad about loss of personal laundry. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOO— ; please put my name on your mailing list. [ (Print Informatioa) • retary, K. Juechter. Ship's fund 54. Some disputed ot—to be referred to patrolman at payoff. Donations to fund made. Some friction between wiper and 1st asst. New delegate elected. Delegate requests that no one aceepta payoff until patrolman comes aboard. STATE...-., STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Dac. 28—Chairman, 8. Getowickl; Secre­ tary, W, Sehleeht, One man hospi­ talized—headquarters notified. Ciga­ rette situation checked — sufficient quantity on board. Men logged to be reported to patrolman. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund $15. Few hours disputed ot. Patrolman to check steward dept. food supplies, preparation, etc. Investigate CG cer­ tification of cargo reefer used to store stores and using reefer for butter cargo. Request legislation requiring ail seamen to be US citizens. Patrol­ man to check stores and quality of meats. Discussion 'on preparation of menus, quality of meats. Request use of small coffee pots instead of um to cut down amount of dry coffee used. Poor variety of Xmas dinner. Food to be served from galley much as possible—cut down use of steam table. Steward to spend more time oversee­ ing preparation and serving at meal­ time. Request P. Drozak, boarding patrolman, at payoff. ALCOA PEOASUS (Alcoa), Feb. 4— Chairman, P. Guzman; Secretary, P. Lamliert. Reporta accepted. Discus­ sion on Robin Line, Bull Line and American CoaL accepted and posted. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Trans), Dec. 2$—Chairman, D. Story; Secre­ tary, R. Hernandez. New., delegate elected. New reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund $27. One fireman missed ship at NO. Suggest that oSl- dais of Union, in future negotiations, seek establishment of retirement plan, whereby, a member may retire on pension after a stipulated number ot years of seatime on contracted ah^s. This retirement plan should be based on seatime alone and not have quali­ fying requirement such as disability, etc. Discussion on poor grade of meati coffee, etc. Cups and dishes to be washed by man on watch. Turn in all solid linen. OCEAN DEBCRAH (Maritime Over­ seas), Jan. M—Chairman, J. King; Sacratary, A. Drain. Repairs not made. Ship's fund $14. $13 freight charge for brdther's luggage. Discussion on food, no variety of menus. Steward asks for food suggestions. Feeding being done in accordance to Union plan, laundry to be clean alternately. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Jan. 19 — Chairman, A. Harrington; Secretary, J. Diatsch. No beefs. Stiip's fund $1730. Some disputed ot. Re­ port accepted. Discussion on washing machine, needs repairing. Need pil­ lows and mattresses. Messroom chairs need repairing. Slop chest prices should be posted. Need more cots. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Pan-Atlantic), Jan. 31—Chairman, U. Sanders; Secre­ tary, H. Carmlchacl. One man In­ jured, hospitalized. One man paid off in Fla. Discussion on safety meet­ ing. Cigarette butts not to be thrown on passageways. All hands to he aboard one hour before sailing time; Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. New reporter and treasurer elected. To start ship's fund. Repair list to be submitted. Wage voucher attachment clarified. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Jan. 19 —Chairman, A. Saxon; Sacratary, J. Carter, Jr. One man ill. Few hours disputed ot. Make recommendatioq to welfare plan, send letter with min- ~ utes. See patrolman about soot and slag from stack—may cause serious injury to eyes. Recommendation to negotiation committee to revise pen­ sion plan. ^ ALMENA (Pan-Atlsntic), Jan. »— Chairman, T. Bowers; Secretary, W. Ooff. Delegates to pick up books be­ fore payoff. Drinking water to be checked. Check with patrolman one hour' befoore sailing. Reports ac­ cepted. AU cleaning to be done by Union cleaners. Check with patrolman about laundry; keys for rooms. DEL SANTOS (Miss.), Jan. 23 — Chairman, E. Harris; Sacretary, J. Crawford. Report on loggings: few men performing, not carrying out duties properly. Ship's fund S2S. Dis­ cussion on new SIU feeding plan. Washing machine wringer to be oUed. Coffee shortage discussed; eliminate waste. Keep outside doors locked In ports: keep all non-crew members '•from water coolers. WESTPORT (Wortd Tramping), Jan. 19—Chairman, B. Winborna; Secre­ tary. O. Gage. Repairs completed. Repair lists submitted topside. Keys to be turned in to dept. delegates. Men tq get refund for keys. Lava soap and better grade of coffee or­ dered. Pick up shot cards on leaving ahip. Some disputed ot. Radiogram sent to brother in hospital. Any ex­ cess cash to go to Brother Sparks for issuing MTD news. Washing machine to be repaired. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard depL for Job well done. Capt. wished crew, to sign for draw before issuance. Ship damaged due to rough weather. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Pan-Atiantic), Jan. 15—Chairman, none; Secretary, none. Ship has Just come out of ship­ yard in Mobile—no records aboard. New delegate elected. Meeting called to elect delegate. Discussion on drink­ ing water, repairs, etc. Vote of con­ fidence to steward dept. ELIZABETH (Bull), Feb. »—Chair­ man, W. Janlsch; Secretary, H. Dombrowskl. Three men missed ship. Two men missed shift from port to port! one missed entirely for States. Re­ ports accepted. Beefs to be cleared with dept. delegates firsi. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Jan. 21 —Chairman, S. Jantton; Secretary, K. Newmann. Repairs not completed. Fifteen hours disputed ot. Contact union regarding taking stores and payoff same day. Question why fresh milk cannot be bought in Venezuela as it is pasteurized and homogenizedt dangerous gangway at Weehawken, rest period at sea: launch service in Maracaibo. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jan. 31—Chairman, A. Oonealves; Secre­ tary, A. Hoac. Ship paid off. AU dis­ puted ot coUected. New washing ma­ chine ordered. Complaint about food —not up to par. Ship's fund $.95. Do­ nations accepted tor fund. Need clari­ fication about shipping on gulf or­ ganizer card—status not clear regard­ ing 60-day rule. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Feb. 3— Chairman, T. Melting; Secretary, J. Prestwocd. Report accepted. Motion to handle pay-offs in same manner as other two passenger ships. Vote of thanks ttS union shoreside officials in Mobile for their assistance and thoughtfulness. PACIFIC CLOUD (Pager); Jan. 36— Chairman, C. Hellman; Secretary, R. Setslpn. New delegate elected. Vot«; of thanks to steward dept. �Fctnary tt, ISSS SEAFARERS Want Pension Plan Revision To the Editor: On a motion by Brother D. Story at onr ship's meeting the crew of Alcoa Pioneer concur­ red with suggestions submitted to the SEAFABERS • LOG by the crew of the SS Fairport (LOG, Dec. 6, 1957) regarding our SIU pension plan. The Fairport recommenda­ tion read as follows: "Resolved . . . that the offi­ cials of our Union, in future Letters To The Editor fill letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFfiRERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. negotiations, seek on behalf of the membership, the establish­ ment of a retirement plan, whereby a member may retire on pension after a stipulated number of years of seatime on contracted"ships. This retire­ ment plan should be based on seatime alone and not have qualifling requu-ements such as disability, etc." R. Hernandez Meeting secretary • • • To the Editor: We, the crew of the Alcoa Pioneer, wish to recommend to our SIU negotiating committee that the pension plan be re­ vised so that a Seafarer can retire with 12-14 years of sea­ time, regardless of whether he is disabled or not. We also would lijke the re­ quirement of one da^'s seatime in the last 90 days for welfare benefits to be eliminated as part of the basic seatime rule for qualifying a Seafarer or his family to receive benefits. This is due to the fact that it is hard sometimes for a-seaman to ship in the 90 days aUotted on ashipping card. We feel that the extension should be at least six months. Crewmembers, Alcoa Pioneer (£d. note: The above was signed by 22 members of the crew.) - Wellesley Hails Robin Sacrifices To the Editor: The crew of the SS Wellesley Victory wishes to note its grati­ tude and admiration for the men of the SIU who manned the Robin Line fleet in the beef with the NMU. Their fine efforts and self-sac­ rifice deserves the highest praise. Although they were forced to work under an inferior MMU contract and under trying conditions, they proved again to the maritime labor movement that good Union men never say die. In spite of the trying condi­ tions imposed by the company and the NMU, they showed that determined Union men know what they, want and are willing to sacrifice many things to ob­ tain them. We have all heard and read of the low tactics that the company and the NMU used to intimidate these men. The results of these tactics were shown is the final ballot count. Even some of the NMtU members couldnt stomachthem. They proved this by vot­ 1 ing for the SIU. It is obvibns that they also couldn't approve of the foul methods used by the NMU to get the Robin Line ships in its clutches. This only proves again that men who can compare things in an intelligent way wili always choose what is best for them and their brother Union mem­ bers. So, to the men who manned these ships, well done, brothers and a well-deserved thank-you. Jack Blnitt Deck delegate Richard V. Geiling Ship's secretary if A it Cargo OT Split Up To Firemen To the Editor: There seems to be a misun­ derstanding in the engine de­ partment as to whether the 4 fo 8 fireman should split the cargo overtime with the other two firemen. On the Steel Maker last trip, the chief engineer threatened to put the 4 to 8 FWT on daywork because . he would not agree to split the cargo time. We now have the same prob­ lem on this ship, the Steel Sur­ veyor. However, the chief on here would like to do the right thing, and we have all three fire­ men agreed on rotating watches in order to spilt the cargo over­ time. I therefore request you to publish this in the LOG. In my opinion it will be a great help to other engine delegates who from time to time will run into this same problem. In closing, 1 want to say that this trip has been a pretty good one so far for us down below. WUIiam Padgett (Ed. note: While it may be desirable to always have a split of the cargo overtime among the firemen, this is still a prob­ lem which can only be settled among the firemen themselves. It is not a matter which the Union can determine one way or the other). i Tidelands Work Suits Him Fine To the Editor: 1 am now working with the G & H Towing Company, out of Galveston, aboard the tugboat Ling. We are stationed at Boothsville, La., about 70 miles from New Orleans. The tugboat Pike ls~with us. We would like very much to get , the LOG. We .work six hours on and six hours off, and are subject to one hour callback. We work in the tidelands moving oil rigs from one location to another, and seldom get to see the LOG. But we sure enjoy them when we see them. My wife is also living out here and we like it fine. Clyde Laseter (Ed. note: The LOG is being sent to both boats as you re­ quested.) p i> if Lauds Kindness By Tampa SIU To the Editor: We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to the Tampa branch of the SIU for taking care of the funeral arrange­ ments for my departed husband, Charles A. Eagleson. We also want to thank the crew of the Azalea City for their sympathy and flowers. Many thataks for the SIU wel­ fare benellty check and the most sincere letter sent to our home in Houston and to aU con­ cerned. Mrs. Anna Eagleson . Face Thirtcea LOG Bunk In Fidley Handy In Cold Steam lines that refuse to go off in the Persian Gulf and then break down between frigid Halifax and New York have left the gang on the Plymouth Victory kind of numb. The alternate hot and cold combined with the antics of the first assistant, better known as "Thermometer" Murphy, to really spice up the trip. Mur­ with a thermometer to "check the scalded. We couldn't do anything temperature" at a time when the else since the gaskets that were phy was making the rounds 4-8 AB, "Red" Brady, had to resort needed weren't ordered even LOG-A-RHY7HM: ACS Men .By FRANK BOTNE. In the tvnlight of their lives They meet. Discuss the past And laugh awhile, Tho' tears are near to flowing. Sheer joy of friends well-met. Wells up within their hearts. And they, once more By bonds unite. To show purposeful strength Property of belief! Gnarled hands of men Whose built-in faith Has brought them forth. To cast their vote, To claim their Just desserts Inherent, In democracy's slow process The right of men to choose. To vote. To crown their days of toil. With justice For those who are to follow. VICTORIA, BC SIU, A&G District BALTTMORB 1316 B. Baltimore St. BarJ Sbeppard. Agent XAstcrn 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sfaeeban, Agent Rlcbmond 3-0140 HOUSTON ........4302 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKB CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-S744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY .813 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 833 BienviUe St. Lindsey WUliama. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BYadnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 137-139 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdiaon 2-9834 PHILADELPHLA.... 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PinaiTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUa. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO: 450 Harrison St. Marty BreithoH. Agent Douglas 2-5475 AVANNAH 1 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 8909 Isi Ave Jeff GUlette. Agent EUiott 4334 .TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent • Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CalU 80S Marine Ave. Beed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....678 4th Ave„ Bkiyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Han ASST. SECRETARYTRBASURERS J. Algina. Deck W. Hall. Joint C. Simmons, Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Hooney, Std.' J. Volpian, Joint HONOLULU to sleeping in the fidley to keep warm. According to "Whitey" Lewis, engine delegate, the no-heat wave started two days out of Halifax when the steam lines went out of commission, and there were still no repairs on them three days later. "So today (Lincoln's Birthday— Ed.) while everyone off watch is rolled up in a blanket and Brady is snugged down in the fidley, Ther mometer' Murphy came into the wiper and engine utility's foc'sle equipped with his thermometer. We don't know whether he got the reading he wanted or not, but after seeing the engine utilityman hud died imder three blankets and the wiper doing the 'shakes' from the cold, he must have gotten the point. "Murphy left, probably for his room topside, where they have heat, to get warm," said Lewis. They had just the reverse in the Persian Gulf when the steam lines went on and couldn't be shut off for two days while everybody sweltered. "It's also been leaking down be­ low like a sieve," he added, "so garbage can tops have been spread around to catch the boiling steam water drips before somebody gets 617Vi Cormorant St. EHpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 296 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS »>..304 Charlotte St. Phone; 6346 BAGOTVILLS. Quebec 30 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 83 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC •. .44 8ault-au-Matelot Qncbee Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN..... .177 Prince Wflliam St. NB OX 3-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1315 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BinTALO. NY 180 Mam St. « Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NB Phone: Mam 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 631 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 though topside knew about this in Bombay." He said the trip was also livened up somewhat by the "dunnage caper." "I've been on all kinds of ships for the last 32 years," Lewis noted, "but tbis one is a lulu. Going up the river to Khoramshahr, I was throwing dunnage over the side to the bumboats when, all of a sud­ den, 1 got a blast from the skipper. 'Don't you know dunnage costs money?' he says. Tt will cosT the company' $35.' "Weil, anyone who's ever been to the Persian Gulf knows that a piece of dunnage is like a $10 bill there. So of course after we left it took the deck department four hours to throw the rest of the dunnage over the side, and the only one to benefit was Davy Jones. « 1 just don't get it" Use Only One Mali Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. Attend Last Rites At Sea SUP 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 311 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND, CaiU....810 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 3-0925 SAN FRANCISCO., 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE .2505 Ist Ave. Mam 0290 WILMINGTON .608 Harme Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacmth 0-6165 Canadian District HAUFAX. N.S. MONXSilAL PORT WILLIAM Ontvio ...138H HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 6S« St. Jane* St. West PLatean 8161 6M BnwMn St. Fbonai 3^1 PCWT OOLB<aNB... Ontaria TORONTO^ Oatarlu. 16S DOrham SL Phanai 8581 S11.R1M* St B. 43718 Braving coM, crewmen on Steel Executive gother for burial of Join Anderson of leo. Pictured (I to r] ore Chief Mote Mocy; Horry Lundequi^, DM; Vincent Genco, deck delegote; Lors Nie^, OSf Chris Bebbeb 2Rd electrkion; John Beye» DM, cmd iV"' Biornsaeiiii bosun. Photo 1^ L D. Dkino. MM. �FehiOT «•>»»> ••• VBbmarr 28. 1951 Union Welfare Service Hailed ^ "Doc" Wafson pictures the scene on the Robin Hood before the messhall was deluged by hungry diners last Christmas. On hand for the traditional feast (I to r) were Kirby, AB; Bill, MM; Fauntleroy, MM; Leo Movall, steward; William Ryan, 2nd cook; Morton, baker, and Walker, utilityman. Ryan turned in the photo after the ship arrived home from South Africa. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS V. • H?: cf : I, USPHS HOSPrrAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost Woodrow Meyers August J. Panepinto W. E. Orzechowski USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DETROIT, MICH, William DriscoU VA HOSPITAL MANCHESTER, NH Leo Dwyer VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Wiiliamson VA HOSPITAL KEOUGHTAN, VA. Joseph cm VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. •'it" Thomas W. Killion SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay CREEDMOOR STATE HOSPITAL QUEENS VILLAGE, NY John 6. Nolan VA HOSPITAL 1ST AVE. & 24TH STREET NEW YORK, NY flalvatore Legayada USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. George T. Mtrgan USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Louie HoUiday Alec R. Clary Robert D. Jonee William E. Ekins S. Moustakas Norman B. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Claudius G. Archer Laron A. Ready Joseph H. Berger H. J. Schreiner E. D. Collins D. D. Story John C. Mitcliell L. A. Wilkerson Charles T. Nangle USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Lewis R. Akins Elmer B. Frost Maximino Bernes Monroe C. Gaddy Elmer G. Bremer Jimmie Littleton Chalmers C. Burkett Fred MiUer Paul R. Cook James T. Moore USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Peter Heulu ' Hassen All . Alexander Howell Edmund Blosser John F. Laughlin ' Mack Chapman Jr. J. MacCrea Jose Collados Leoncio Maisonet Victor Costelletos Edward Matte Rupert Daniels Sigurd Odegaard Robert Donnelly Billie Padgett Ralph Dunsmoor Conrad Reyes Frederick Fulford Henry Rowc Dave Furman Stanley Sargeant Juan P. Garcia James Stickney Wladyslaw Gilas James F. Thomson Wade B. HarreU JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Bertie Dixon Jr. Warren W. Smith Waddie C. Hinson MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SANTURCE, PR K. Korneliusen USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH - BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Woodrow Johnson Eladio Aris Ludwig Kristiansen Fortunato' Bacomo Kenneth Lewis Joseph J, Bass Patrick McCann Melvin W. Bass Archibald McGuigan Linzy Bosley r J Herbert C. Mclssac Jahies F. Clarke Leo Mannaugh Juan Denopra Albert Martinelli John J. DriscoU Joaquin Miniz Ralph DuffeU W. P. O'Dea Ralph Dunsmoor C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Odis L. Gibbs Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GiUard G. E. Shumaker Bart E. Guranick Henry E. Smith Everett Haislett Harry S. Tuttie Taib Hassen VirgU E. Wihnoth Antonio Inlante Pon P. WingThomas Isaksen Dexter WorreU Claude B. Jessup USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Robert G. Barrett Isidore Levy Edward Barry John Linn Anthony T. Bernard J. J. McAndrews John W. Big wood O. McCorkindala Claude Blanks Abe Mander Bryant BoutweU W. MuiTay Cloise Coats Michael Muzio Charles Cummings Winford PoweU Michael Darawich G. A. Puissegur Harry Emmett Rudolph C. Pycha Matthew Gardiner AUen Ritchie Hubert G. Goley Ernest J. SauJ^ Leon Gordon Wert A. Spencer George Huber Louis Suslovitz James Hudson Nicholas Tala Oliver Kendricks Gerald Thaxton Edward G. Knapp Lucien Theriot Duska Korolia Juan Vazquez Antoine Landry James E. Ward Leo Lang Clifford Wuertz WiUiam Lawless Walter A. Yahl Timothy 1. Less Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno H. F. MachllnsW Arthur Cox Harry Muches Antonio DeAmeral Thomas Mungo Clarence Gardner Clarence Murray E. A. Gibson Jose A. Perez Gorman T. Glaze Alexander Rever Frederick Harris Joseph RoU James Haynes Eugene Roszko Walter Jackson John A. Smith K. Komielasen Claude Virgin Peter Losado Opie C. WaU BUly Earl Lynn Merwyn Watson John Maasik USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bond P. W. McDonald G. B. Dunn C, W, Wooten,. A. A. Furst should contribute 82 for this purpose, A total of $98 was col­ lected, including $26 from the officers, and $87.79 was expend­ To the Editor: While waiting around to ship ed.—Ed.) The longshore boss told me out in New York I attended the funeral services for our late this must be a good crew, to do­ brother, Benedict Smoijam, and nate lots of money and flowers, I wish to bring to light what a and I told him it was because wonderful welfare department we are part of a good Union. He said others are in good our Union has. This brother passed away unions too, but he didn't seem without having any next of kin to see the difference. So I told registered with our SIU Welfare him the difference lies in the Department, which meant that union officials. If the union off!*' his relatives had to be located. cials are morally good and work to the best of their ability for the greater good of the member­ ship, gradually, by instinct, each member will do likewise for his own Union brothers and the Union as a whole. He not only saw the light- after my explana­ tion, but he swore I must be right. I write you about this incident AH letters to-the editor for hoping that I might help to in­ publication in the SEAFAR­ still in the minds of some of ERS LOG must be signed our brothers the idea that the by the writer. Names will result of that special meeting be withheld upon request. was the product of a good Union, Pablo Lopei They finally were found in Cali­ Ship's delegate fornia. I met one of them, a brother, who had not seen his ^ it it late brother for 14 years. He had nothing but praise for our Casts Vote For welfare department. Ellis island Spa A good word is also due to To the Editor: the undertaker for his fine han­ The proposal to build a resort dling of the services. I have cultural center on Ellis Is­ attended many church services and land is a good one. I hope the for the departed, but never have Federal Government can accept I seen one conducted with such It. fine reverence as by the priests The resort will draw - tourists and parishioners of the Lady of from all parts of the world and Lourdes Church in Brooklyn. stimulate sea travel. It is an An exact replica of the Lourdes ideal business for a great and in France is in back of the altar, beautiful harbor. The sugges­ adding to the spiritual quality tion to build a narcotics hospi­ of the service. Again a word of praise for tal on the island should be re­ jected, as it would be bad pro­ the welfare department and all paganda. Foreign visitors might concerned. How fortunate we get the notion that we were a of the SIU are for such consid­ nation of dope addicts. eration. Besides, the Statue of Liberty E, A. "Andy" Anderson shouldn't have such a neighbor. 4 _ it Build the narcotics hospital in an interior medical center Offers Lesson where the ,best treatment is in Brotherhood available, To the Editor: Roy Fleischer I've sent you this and a few $ details about our special meet­ ing in Bordeaux on account of Has Beef On the incident that happened later Lost Camera concerning this matter. On the Andrew Jackson we To the Editor: This is a complaint I would always post any Information from the Union haU, telegrams like to have you publish in the and any other written statement LOG. It's to warn all seamen to that concerns the crew right on watch out for clipjoint artists who sometimes hang around the bulletin board. In Rotterdam, Holland, the in the "Little Lounge" in boss of the longshoremen had Algiers, La., just outside of the been reading these things on Xodd shipyard. I went in there with a Pola­ the board and happened to come across the report of this special roid camera that I had bought only two hours earlier and it meeting. (The meeting was held after was gone when I left. We may make good wages as 2nd cook Isaac McCants re­ ceived a telegram that his wife seamen but they're not enough had died on Christmas. It was if we have to support clipjoint agreed that as it was a "custom artists too. I hope my experi­ and tradition" for SIU members ence and writing the LOG will to send an expression of sym­ help other brothers in this port pathy in the case of death of a avoid such troubles. Hen^ H, Gibson Union brother or member of Tug Margaret Walsh his family, each crewmember Letters To The Editor Maritime Study Sparks interest To the Editor: The prison here at Norfolk, Mass., has recently started a "Maritime Affairs" project in the inmate library. Through this projeiit I've learned many heretofore unknown things con­ cerning the maritime industry. The project is sanctioned by the Educational Office here, as it is felt it can aid us. I'm very happy to find such a project here, for it can and will aid me. My entire outlook on life in general has changed for the better since investigating it. I understand our Educational Of­ ficer already has been cited and commended for his part by the American Merchant Marine In­ stitute, Your organ, SEAFARERS LOG, is amongst many other papers in the library. I now like to request of you the privilege of receiving your Union newspaper each future issue. You have a wonderful paper and I would enjoy it, I know. You have my permission to use this letter if you desire. It would show others that the LOG does many things other than serve as a carrier of news to the Union membership. Again, many thanks. Name Withheld {Ed. note: Your name will be added to our mailing list as you requested.) Plea For Funds Gets Response To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to an ex-merchant sea­ man, Fred Huntley, for sending me $100. I don't know how to thank him enough for his kind­ ness. Please put this in the LOG because that is where he read of my need for money. It was so very nice of him to help me, as I have been needing money so very much since my husband died. Thanks to the LOG for printing my earlier letter (LOG, January 31), Mrs. Antonio Gomali (Ed. note: The earlier letter referred to money owed Mrs. Gomali's late husband.) t t Offers Slogan For Republicans To the Editor: 1 know the LOG is not a po­ litical paper, but you do come up with some timely bits of news on the political scene. So I finally came up with a slogan befitting the "great" Republi­ can Party, They can have it with my permission for their 1958 political campaign. It reads as follows: "From Front Lines to Bread Lines, With Ike & Dick," Oh well, it would be a good title for a book anyway. ChoUy Wright . \- �rebnury it, liSS Sl^AFARERi Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses If they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced Interruptions of from three to five weeks In getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported In most cases, causing considerable hardship to the men Involved. TOPA TOPA (WaUrtnan), Aug. 13— Chairman, B. Fostar; Sacralary, D. Ravoda. Ona man missed ship. Ship's fund $20. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate for Job weU done. Discussion on keeping bathroom and shower back aft clean­ er; return cups to pantry. Oct. <—Chairman, L. Wing; Secre­ tary, F. Kusturo. Ship wUl stop for bunkers. Captain will obtain shore leave for crew: also 325 draw per man. Ship's fund $27. Disputed ot and beefs to be discussed at payoff. Dis­ cussion on steam in foc'sles—aft rooms get too hot. Men to pay arrival pool at time of draw. Discussion on refrigerator in pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Oct. 17—Chairman, L. Wing; Secre­ tary, F. Kustura. Two men missed ship in San Pedro. Ship's fund $33. Yokohama. Some disputed o.t. One NHU man signed on as FWT. Clarifi­ cation states ail officers rooms to be painted by deck dept. FUtera to be put on blowers. Eng. dept. rooms need painting. STEEL APPRENTICE (itshmian), Jan. IS—Chairman, L. Baiiay; Sacratary, R. Goidar. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $9. Washing machine drain to ba repaired. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Faf. 1— Chairman, H. Phillip; Secrefary, R. Kianast. Some disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on milk situation —served 3 times a day—request same In morning and afternoon at coffee time. Will have 40 gal. milk aboard sailing day. FLORIDA iTATB (Ponea), Feb. $— Chairman, H. Will; Sacratary, O. Lea. $24.21 in ship's treasury. Request 81U representative meet ship to discuss beefs. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian)', Jan. 30—Chairman, A. Brodia; Secretary, V. Genco. Repairs on refrigerator, etc.. taken care of. Foc'sles in en­ gine department painted. Money in ship's fund to be used for new washlug niaclUne. Discussion on draws in foreign ports. Timer to be purchased. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be submitted. WANG PIONEER (North Atlantic), Jan 26—Chairman, C. Syphon; Sscretary, W. Cattidy. Repair list to be made up. Ship's fund $2.30. Few hours disputed ot to be settied by patroiman. One man hospitaiized in France. Picked up new pantryman in France To see about American money or traveler's ch ecks as crew had little difficulty with draws. Ali quarters to be painted next trip; ship to be fumi­ gated. Eiectricians to double in order to make recreation room. Men leav­ ing payoff, return keys and clean rooms, strip bunks, return all extra linen to steward. Need safety net for gangway. ORION STAR (Orion, Jan. 26—Chair­ man, W, Tiffnar; Secretary, R. Mills. One man hospitalized in Bahrein. Ship's fund 5690 Yen. Short .four men in deck dept. Two men got off. Picked up wiper. Wiper promoted to fireman. New delegate elected. Request better seconds with steak. Few items short. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Nov. 11— Chairman, F. Bail; Secretary, F. Kus­ tura. New refrigerator put on board. Repairs made. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $38. Some disputed ot. Games to be purchased from ship's fund. Dec. 28—Chairman, H. Knowies; Sec­ retary, A. Fricks. One member miss­ ing at sea. Headquarters and family notified. One man missed ship. One man failed to Join vessel In Yoko­ hama. Little trouble in eng. dept.—to be referred to boarding patrolman. Repair list to be submitted. Letter of condolence to be written .to family of deceased member. Vote of thanks (o cooks and messman for fine holiday dinners and food and service. COUNCIL GROVE (Citias Servica), Fab. S—Chairman, J. Swsanay; Sacratary, E. Johnson. One man fired—to be discussed with patrolman at payoff. One man missed ship. Repairs and painting being done. Report accepted. Water tight doors to' be repaired on deck aft. Need bunk ladders for top bunk in deck dept. Need change in, baking. M/V PETROCHEM (Valentine), Feb. 2—Chairman. J. Ward; $ecratary, W. Longford. One man missed ship. Wreath sent to deceased mother of brother. Crew to turn in lodging for two days. No heat due to break down of boiler. Ship's fund $12.80. Bosun needs more than two men to secure ship leaving port. SEAMAR (Caimar), Jan. 22—Chair­ man, G. Hays; Secretary, J. Elchan- barg. NeW delegate elected. Ship's fund $16. One man logged. Steward to take inventory because of shortage of various foods. If condition not rec­ tified, headquarters will be notified. DEL VALLE (Miss.), Jan. 26—Chair­ man, J. Baiiingar, Secretary, M. Longfaiiow. Ship's fund $4Q. New delegate and treasurer elected. Motion to buy fishing gear for crew. Screen door to be kept closed. Take better care of cots. Repairs to be turned over to delegates. ORION CLIPPER (Orion). Dec, 29— Chairman, C. Just; SecrStary, R. King. Money fjonnte,? for poor 'Japanese fam­ ily. - New delegate elected. Fab.'2—Chairman, C. Just, Sacra- one .-^an'io WILD RANGER (Waterman), Feb. * —Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, C. Babick. Locks for foc'sles requested. $13.51 in ship's fund. Request for ice cube machine as present machine Is inadequate for crew, passengers and officers. Coke machine will not be installed until schedule is formed. Clean sinks after laundry is used. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Fab. »—Chairman, R. DeAngeio; Secretary, D. K. Nunn. Company or agent will forward mail to ship. Overtime sheets are short, so avoid waste. $3.98 in ship's fund. Discussion on doors and port holes being closed through canal. More co­ operation urged for cleanliness in messroom and recreation room. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Penn Nav.), Fab. f—Chairman, W, Snail; Secretary, M. Hummeii. $4.80 in ship's fund. Refrigerator to be de­ frosted and washed. Men voted in favor of new washing machine. Check on cots ordered. C. S. BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Fab. 11—Chairman, J. Tanner; Secre­ tary, L. Hagmann. $20 in ship's fund. Captain to see about painting showers. Bookcase and bulletin board to be purchased. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Jan. 26—Chairman, S. Barnes; Secretary, R. Kiedlngar. $36.10 in ship's fund. Repaired Ust to be turned in. Vote of thanks to steward department and ship's delegate for Job well done. ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa), Fab. •— Chairman, F. Bedden; Secratary, H. Ridgeway. $14.65 in ship's fund. Mops and garbage buckets should not be washed out in laundry room. Put out •more fruit at night. KATHRYN (Bull), Feb. 11—Chair­ man, F. Cornier; Sacratary, F. Nachiacki. Beef in deck department should ba settled by patrolman. No money in ship's fund. New blankets are need­ ed as old ones are too narrow. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Fab. 13— Chairman, B. Fostar; Sacratary, M. Wiikar. Thermostat to be installed. Supplies needed for medicine chest. Rooms should he soogeed. Door and lock on foc'sles and toilet needs re­ pairs. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Fab. 1— Chairman, E. Grady; Sacratary, Calvin Crabtraa. Mail situation discussed.' $.46 left In ship's treasury after pur­ chase of wreath for member's mother. Will have $10 more from pool. Vote of thanks to steward departfhent. Keep passageways clean. OREMAR (MarVan), Fab. $—Chair­ man, F. Timmons; Sacratary, L. DoucaHa. $27.75 in ship's fund. WiU col­ lect for new radio. Vote of thanks to steward department. DEL AIRES (Mist.), Fab. 2—Chair­ man, J. Wolff; Sacratary, C. Guiiatt. $31.55 in ship's fund. One man missed Ship In Santos. 90 days' stores to be put aboard. Need locks on doors in passageways. IRENESTAR (Triton), Fab. X-Chairman, Wimar; Sacratary, M. Andenon. Vote of thanks to steward depart*ment. Repair list to be submitted. Discussion on B & C Men for next trip. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers);fab. 9—Chairman, N. Shusko; Sacratary, A. Stavanson. Engine de­ partment beet to-bo straightened out by potroli'iaan. Discussion on keeping messhall ciean. .Service 100% better this trip.' Vote W thankg for steward department-;'' aeparime^Ct/ T Faye Fifteea LOG Seek Port Closing To Runaways RECENT ARRIVALS All of the following HJU families have received a $200 maternity beneM plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Dtle Anthony Welch, born Janu­ Mrs. Fred Jagan Jr., New Orleans, LONDON—A leading British ary 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. La. shipping association has recom­ Elvert M. Welch, Covington La. Rueben Anavitate, born Decem­ mended that the government close Rita Jene Sanchez, bom Janu­ ber 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. English ports to runaway Ameri­ ary 5, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Claudio Anavitate, Brooklyn, NY. can and Greek vessels in order to Charles R. Sanchez, Chickasaw, James Lawrence Bell, bom Feb­ enable national companies to com­ Alabama. ruary 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. pete with them. Danny Wesley Barnes, born Jan­ Robert H. Bell, Flomaton, Ala. The United Kingdom Chamber of uary 2, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin Ruiz, born December 29, Shipping complained that foreign William J. Barnes, Irvington, Ala­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alejan­ flag ships enjoyed "overwhelming bama. advantages" over their British dro Tirado Ruiz, Bronx, NY. Robert Allen Rosales, bom Christina Maria Palmquist, bom competitors. "Their motives are December 3, 1957, to Seafarer and January 21, 1958, to Seafarer and plain," they said. "The Greeks are Mrs. Orlando Rosales, San Fran­ Mrs. Hilding L. Palmquist, Copi- out to avoid taxation, and the Americans seek- to benefit from cisco, Calif. ague, NY. lower operating costs obtainable^ Melanie Jan Danzey, bom Janu­ Jose Antonio Alvarez, born De­ ary 31, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 31, 1957, to Seafarer and under the adopted flags." American and Greek interests, Tom Rollin Danzey, Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Enrique S. Alvarez, Santurce, the Association found, control al­ Michael F. Patrick Pagan, bom PR. most 93 percent of the 13,000,000 December 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Gail Home, born January 26, gross tons of shipping registered 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ in Panama, Liberia, Honduras and liam R. Home, Kew Gardens, NY. Costa Rica. Elliott A. Alexander, born Jan­ In order to allow British com- " uary 11, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. panics to compete with these ves­ Alex Alexander, New Orleans, La. sels, the association said, the gov­ Tyrone Robert Anerino, bom ernment should either close the January 11, 1958, to Seafarer and port facilities to these ships, or Mrs. William R. Anerino, Phila­ give the national companies tax delphia, Pa. immunity. Louis F. Beeker, bom January A few weeks ago, a British gov­ The deaths of the following Sear 31, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. ernment official said a proposal to farers have been reported to the Howard Beeker, Brooklyn NY. bar runaway transfers by British Seafarers Welfare Plan and the Donnie M. Burden, born Sep­ ships was impractical since other SlU death benefit is being paid to tember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and maritime nations would not follow their beneficiaries. Mrs. Orlando Burden, Portsmouth, suit, an apparent reference to US inaction on this issue. Anatolio Gamali. 52: Brother Va. Gamali passed away on December 5, 1957, in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island. Death was due to natural causes. He became a full member of the Union on April 1, 1953, and was sailing in the steward department. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Frank Leo Bednarczyk, 66: On November 25, 1957, Brother Bed­ narczyk died in the USPHS Hospi­ tal in Baltimore, Md. His death was caused by a respiratory infection. Brother Bednarczyk is survived by his wife, Theresa Bednarczyk, of Baltimore, Md. He was buried in Holy Rose Cemetery, German Hill Road, Md. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN Charles Arnold Seibel, 27: AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS Brother Seibel died on April 9, 1957, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He became a full member of the Union on November 29, 1951, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Place of burial is unknown. Final Dispatch I EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" EVERY SUNDAY. 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) Personals And Notices WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. Joseph Lordcn Contact Benjamin Cherry, at­ torney, 1522 Race Street, Phila­ delphia 2, Pa., concerning your mother's estate. Eugene Frederick McGreevey or Frederick Eugene McGreevey Mrs. Molly McGreevey. 1135 Uni­ versity Terrace, Linden NJ, wants you to contact her immediately. Paul Hellebrand It is important that you get in touch with your family in Gaffney, SC, immediately. Donald Pressly Your mother would like to hear from you. Contact her c/o Gylland, 860 E. 172 St., NY 60, NY. William Brabham Please get in touch with your wife) Mrs. W. L. Brabham, at PO Box 414, York, SC. Charles A. Tucker Your father Charles B. Tucker would like to hear from you- Please contact him at 801 .Biiren JS^ee^,. Baltimore 2, MD. J WFK-85, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North Atlantic, European and US East Coast WFL-65. 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East^ Coast. Meanwhile, MID 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue . . . Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs. East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America ...v.. . i : • Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific ______ _ , MARlflME TRADES DEPARTMENT • �ilii#*' mm 'mc Vol. XX No. 5 1^;^" • • SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Rres. Adams Rescues Three Ore Carrier Crewmen^ 22 Lost I'>•- • I '0- m' CRISTOBAL—Three of the five survivors from the sinking of the Italian oreship Bonitas have arrived here in the Canal Zone on the rescue ship President Adams full of praise for SIU Pacific District crewmen Five have resulted, in sinkings; a who saved them from an icy sixth is permanently crippled. death off the North Carolina One vessel, the SlU-manned LST m. February 5 Through February 18 Deck A Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ......... Norfolk Savannah coast last week. Twenty-two others Southern Districts, disappeared Tampa were lost. without a trace with her 23-man Mobile The trio on the Adams was crew in December, 1954, almost New Orleans ...... I ii'';' • •. among 25 Bonitas crewmen vir­ tually snatched from the arms of their rescuers when their lifeboat swamped alongside the American President Lines freighter. They were picked up as soon as the Adams put its own boat over the side. "The rest have drifted away," the ship signaled. Continuing its search for sur­ vivors while other ships converged on the scene, the President Adams was unsble to recover its boat due to the turbulent seas. However, this may have led to the rescue of two more men from the Bonitas 18 hours later. Two Others Found Details of the operation are not clear, but it appears that the two men somehow managed to reclaim one of the abandoned boats during the night and thereby escaped the frigid waters. They were picked up the following afternoon by the Navy destroyer escort Lester, which eventually landed them in Norfolk for hospitalization. The rescue ships also picked up the bodies of 21 crewmen. One is still missing. This latest sinking emphasized the hazards peculiar to shipping at this season, and most of all for ships heavily laden with ore car­ goes. The Bonitas is the seventh oreship in as many years which has been suhk or disabled during the winter months, with, a total loss of 131 lives. Six of the seven mishaps oc­ curred in the same general area and one off the Norwegian coast. (i.;- •fej duplicating the fate of a sister ship, the Southern Isles, and 17 crew­ men in 1951. The others include two NMU-manned ships, the Mormackite (37 lost), in October, 1954, and two years later off Norway, the Pelagia (32 lost). Two other SIU ships, the Steelore in 1955 and the Feltore a year ago, were near-misses. The Steelore limped into Morehead City, NC, under tow after a five-day bat­ tle with the sea and has been crip­ pled ever since. Luckiest of all, the Feltore narrowly escaped dis­ aster after a four-day fight to stay afloat and went back into service after repairs. Ironically, the Coast Guard re­ cently proposed a "Code of Good Practice" for stowing bulk cargoes such as ore. Poor stowage and un­ predictable seas have shared the blame for most of these mishaps. The Genoa-registered Bonitas, a 5,636-gross-ton freighter manned by an Italian crew, was en route to Baltimore with Brazilian manga­ nese ore when she radioed for help. The message advised that her holds were leaking and it might l)e neces­ sary to abandon ship. She , sank less than 24 hours later. First to reach the area about 120 miles east of Cape Lookout, NC, after the SOS, the Adams was eventually joined by three destroy­ er escorts, a Coast Guard cutter, five other merchant ships and sev­ eral aircraft overhead. The APL ship had left New York a few days earlier and proceeded here after the rescue with the survivors still aboard. Visitors View Medical Center fe : 1 Houston Wilmington San Francisco ..... Seattle Deck A Total ' French union delegates listen attentively as Dr. Joseph Logwe, :righ' foreground, explains functions of NY SIU health center, to ^ translator, Miss Paulette Pacette. Pictured are Marcel Saint-Cast, ^ merchant marine union; Pierre Alisse, marine officers, and Guy i WMarcel Pierre Ducas, fechnitians union. Emile La Flamme of the f^iRate Department, left, is in charge of the group. ^ v Eng. A Deck B 1 11 1 12 7 2 1 5 8 4 9 1 6 5 ' ' 5 41 23 22 2 12 5 17 34" 9 14 5 8 13 Eng. A Decs B 73 210 Eng. B Stew. A 3 51 24 21 6 5 14 26 29 5. 17 3 8 2 1 11 7 14 4 2 1 6 15 14 11 2 4 10 Eng. B stew. A 102 214 Stew. B 1 10 2 6 2 0 0 1 13 6 12 3 8 4 stew. B 68 Totel A Total B 12 139 76 65 11 24 28 66 101 27 64 12 23 19 3 32 10 32 13 4 2 12 36 24 32 6 18 19 Totel A Total B 667 243 Total Reg.' 19 171^ tm 97| 24 29 so; 78 137 51 96 1ft 41 38 Total Reg. 910 Shipped Port Deck A New York ......... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ......... Tampa ..... Mobile Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total J9 Deck A Deck B Deck C 3 0 13 21 10 8 2 4 0 0 0 1.0 4 0 6 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Deck B 50 Deck C 23i Eng. A Eng. Erig. c B 4 44 9 26 8 1 2 21 27 12 19 1 13 8 1 14 2 17 7 1 1 2 4 13 13 0 2 7 0 13 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 195 84 16 Eng. A Eng. Eng. B C stew. B 3 3 51 5 3 5 25 12 8 4 1 0 2 ; 2 21 ^2 30 . 6 7 10 fK 16 2 0 10 1 6 0 Stew. A stew. A 185 stew. B 55 Stew. Total c A Total B Total A Total B 0 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 stew. c 18 9 148 23 119 26 6 13 63 105 36 60 5 40 17 670 7 82 8 ,87 15 1 4 8 16 28 20 0 3 10 189 Total TMal c Ship. 0 18 51 231 0 31 4 160 0 41 0 7 18 1 0 71 0 121 65 1 0 80 0 5 0 43 0 27 Total Total c Ship. 57 916 - SIU job activity fell off once more in the last period but still ran ahead of registration. The registration figure has been declining for several weeks. Total shipping was 916; 910 men were registered. The margin of jobs shipped over registration was all in the deck department, and gen­ erally all in class A. Despite the overall dip, six ports showed higher shipping than be^re and one, Wil­ mington, held fast. Improvement was listed in Norfolk, Tampa, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Houston and San Francisco. "Slow" is still the word for Wilmington, despite the status quo. Seven ports reported a drop, in­ cluding Boston, New York, Phila­ delphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Mobile and Seattle, The West Coast thus continues to be slow and shipped only 75 jobs this~ period. On the seniority side, class A ac­ tivity fell off to 73 percent of the total, class B gained and climbed to 21 percent and class C shipping rose as well. New York" handled almost all of the class C activity. Ten ports shipped no class C men at aU. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Quiet . . . New York: Good; jobs hang for several calls . . PhUadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ more: Steady and good ... Norfolk: Fair . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tam­ pa: Fair ... Mobile: Good . i . New Orleans: Good ... Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wil­ mington: Still slow . . . San Franciscor Fair ,.. Seattle: Fair. Union Has Cable Address /•r • RegisterBcl fort 1 . Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFABERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the men involved. Open Foreign Aid Debate; '50-50' Cargo At Stake WASHINGTON—With cargo shortages a pressing problem, the American merchant marine and US seamen's unions are watching the fate of the US foreign aid program with more than passing interest. The ad-' ministration has asked for a nam and Turkey which have been recipients of US aid car­ Congressional appropriation of regular goes. The rest of the program is in $3.9 billion in foreign aid for the year beginning July 1, 1958. Since foreign aid cargoes are covered by the "50-50" law, the Congress' decision on foreign aid will deter­ mine to a great degree how much US ships will receive in the form of actual Government cargoes. Last year, the administration proposed close to $4^ billion in aid but got about $3^ billion in appropriations. It is expected that efforts again will be made to cut down the sums being sought for this purpose. Another related fight now brew­ ing in Congress also would have its effects on US shipping. It is the renewal of the reciprocal trade program which would affect the total volume of private or commer­ cial trade between', the US and for­ eign nations. Boosts in tariff bar­ riers such as are being sought by several Industries which are now hard _hit by declining business, would mean reductions in import cargoes and probably an overall shrinkage of both import and ex­ port cargoes in the long ran. The foreign aid program would involve sending $1.8 billion worth of American arms to US allies, plus $335 million in other materials and assistance for defense to such countries as Korea, Formosa, Viet­ economic aid to underdeveloped countries. and in miscellaneous iCems. The administration is arguing that the funds are necessary if the US is to keep its allies strong and avoid a heavy increase in its own dlefense spending. While none of the cargo needs of US shipping would be met by the program until this summer, the passage of the program would be as-urance of another year's "50-50" cargo, plus additional shipments under the agricultural surplus pro­ gram. Ship Outlook Fair In'Frisco SAN FRANCISCO—It was a fair shipping period for this port. The Choctaw (Waterman) supplied most of the business when she came out of lay-up and signed on a full crew. There were no vessels paying off during the period. In transit were the Seamar, Massmar (Calmar); Iberville, Jean LaFitte, Young America (Waterman), and the Steel Executive (IsthmiaoJ. Jf r !t„ • I -J); � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 28, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ORGANIZING DRIVE SET ON LAKES TWO COAL MINER INTO PORT AFTEE 17-DAY BATTLE WILLIS RAID BARRED UNION’S MEDICAL PROGRAM BETTERS SEAFARER’S HEALTH SEE SUEZ SETTLEMENT MTD LAKES SRIVE MACHINERY SET COAL MINER IN BALTIMORE AFTER GALE-TOSSED TOW NMU DEFEATED IN RAID ON WILLIS TOWBOAT FLEET NY SHIPPING HOLDING UP DESPRITE WESTHER PROBLEM BEGIN ‘SEA-LAND’ PUERTO RICO RUN SNOW, COLD GREET GULF SEAFARERS BIG AID SHIPMENTS HEADED FOR POLAND SUP ELECTS WEISBERGER SEC’Y-TREAS. DEL MONTE PET HEADS FOR ZOO STOCK SPECULATION HELPED WRECK TMT, MORSE SAYS UNIONS OF AMERICA INT’L ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS CANADA STRIKE AWAITS ELECTION OUTCOME STRIKE BENEFITS TAXABLE, FEDERAL COURT DECLARES PRES. ADAMS RESCUES THREE ORE CARRIER CREWMEN, 22 LOST OPEN FOREIGN AID DEBATE; ’50-50’ CARGO AT STAKE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/28/1958 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. XX, No. 5 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5fc908afccc23d9d2ea2d11632237f41.PDF 52f6435fca93086e0505dd260d1790fc PDF Text Text SEAFAiimS-#LOG •^4 •i "^5 • • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •;-iv {•'11 N! -••v A) Jg •li Ml I vj • I -Story On Page 3 •' •/2-..'J| Office Upholds SlU Robin Win m -Story On Page 3 Great Lakes SlU •• Tomiinson Fleet Honor Lundeberg Memory ^ , Part of large gathering is shown outside SUP hall in San Francisco at meiyidrial ceremony for Harry Lundeberg on Jan­ uary 28 anniversary of his death. Bronze bust of Luijdeberg on 10-foot pedestal towers above crowd after un­ veiling. Lundeberg led SUP for 20 years and founded the international union. (Story,on Page 3.) -Story On Page 2 '•'M - • • , t? • 1 I I i I - •i-'l:! Fighi Cargo Blaze, from hold on Wacosta as crewmen fight cargo fire with assist from firemen in Bremerhaven. Capt. H. M. Samuels (center) commended crew for efforts to bring fire under controT and prompt response in emergency. Ha praised crev/members who returned from shore leave to fight the fire. (Story on Pagie 2.) r -H ; �I ./S* .-•S*<f •V '•: ; •••.'K-' . SEAFARERS f' iNt* tw», W •,.. LOG 14,|19I8 .i.^L-,'...,.^,... Lakes SlU Non-Union Fleet By 3-1 Margin DETROIT—A convincing 3-1 victory by the SIU Great I,akes District over the United Steel Workeri Local 6000 has established union bargaining rights tor the first time cover­ ing unlicens^ personnel of Lawrence Seaway due to open the Tomlinson Fleet Corp. St in 1959. The area has already The company operates nine been targeted for major drives by • •hips on the Lakes. The win. was announced follow­ ing a three-month delay in the vote count pending disposition of charges filed by the Steel Work­ ers. The general cotmsel of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington subsequently ruled there were no grounds tat upset­ ting what turned out to be a clear majority for the SIU, Seamen in the Tomlinson fleet cast 113 votes for the SIU to 39 lor the Local 5000. There were also 43 "no imion" votes. The Steel Workers also lost a previous election in 1955. Await Certification The SIU is now awaiting a cer­ tification order by the Labor Board BO negotiations can begin on a contract for the 250 men involved. Tlie SIU originally petitioned for the election last summer. Before voting got underway, a company effort fo delay the elec­ tion got nowhere when crewmembers on the SS Ball Brothers walked off the ship and manned a picketline for two days to protest the stalling tactics. Faced with this demonstration of SIU sup­ port, the company dropped efforts to exclude certain crewmembers from voting, and balloting under NLRB auspices started two weeks later on October 18. It continued lor ten days at various Lake Erie ports until all nine ships had voted. The SIU victory was regarded as-significant because it indicated the potential for union organiz­ ing efforts (m the Lakes, with the j^s,. I Rf.',' • / P-j<^ : '57 Bound LOG Book AvaUable • . ;• v';, Silili The 1957 bound edition at the SEAFARERS LOG is now avjailable. Since only a limited num­ ber are on hand, those who wish to purchase one should order them from-SiU headquarters in New York now. Copies are avail­ able at the cost price of $9 per volume. All Major Evento Bound in a hard cover, the twen­ ty-six copies of the SEAFARERS LOG for the year cbntain reports on all of the major happenings within the SIU and the maritime industry during 1957. : Reported in its pages are the stories of the untimely^fieath of - Harry Luhdeberg, founder of the SIU of NA; the closing and open­ ing of the Suez Canal; laborsl^ aid to the victims of Hurricane Audrey and many other news articles. Within the SIU are the stories of the American coal shipping beef, the start of the NMU's raid on the Robin Line; tbo opening of — the SIU Health Center, the first such center in maritime industry; the gains of the SIU in organizing throughout • the country and the . expansion of the Union's welfare benefits. ; • • ' ; Copies of previous years' LOG.s 5: elso available back to the year ... 1850.:;: the SIUNA and other marine unions in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Special onphasis was also attached to the Tomlinson vote since it emphasized once again that seamen on the Lakes want a seagoing union rath» than what is primarily a shoreside organization to represent them. The National Maritime Union abdicated its jurisdiction on the Lakes in favor of the Steel Workers several years ago. Licensed~deck officers are already represented by the Masters, Mates and PDots. Tomlinson operated eight bulk carriers and one self-imloader last season. However, one of the bulk carriers, the Sylvania, is now being converted to a self-unloader. The other ships in the fleet are the Cuyler Adams, Ball Brothers, James Davifon, James E. Davison, Charles E. Dunlap, Merton E. Fair, Rufus P. Ramsey and the self-imloader Sumatra. Under watdifui eye of Captain H. M. Samuefs (left, foreground) Seafarers on tlio Woeosta try to hoso down fire In hold of ship. Rre broke out in load of cotton carried In Na. 5 hold while ship was In Bremerhaven. Wacosta Fire-Fighters Lauded HAMBURG—A commendation from the skipper lauding creWmemborg on the Wacosta for "spwd and efficiency" in handling a cargo fire in Bremerhaven last month is being for­ ward^ to US Coast Guard headquarters in Washington. The fire in number 5 hold^— ^ was brought under control the total damage is not yet known, discovered early Saturday morn­ within five hours on January the ship is now here en route back ing in a load of cotton carried in number S hold. Crewmembers 25 with an assist from German to New Orleans. According to Seafarer Eugene aboard at the time fought to pre­ firemen and a local fireboat. No injuries were reported. Although Ray, ship's delegate, the fire was vent its spread until the hold was ordefyd to be flooded and local fire-fighters arrived. Members of the crew who had been ashore re­ turned immediately to help when they heard about the fire. In a citatiim posted on the ship The reasons for NMU President Joseph Curran's violent and vituperative attacks on for aU hands, Capt. H. M. Samuels the SIU in recent months are now becoming clearer. As in the past, they appear to reflect said those aboard when the alarm Curran's efforts to cover up splits and cracksi in the NMU's facade and to justify purges of sounded "faced the situation with no sign of excitement or panic. associates in the NMU family"^ with the Curran line. At least one forth full-blown with two cliques Each order was carried out with who dare to disagree. As the top national officer, and possibly Uning up, one of which commands such speed and efficiency as is "New York Times" once put two more, are slated for the ax, Curran support. Unknown to Cur­ seldom seen in any drills ot any it, the "quicksands" outside Cur­ even though the individuals in­ ran, key port agents* have been crew. ran's door are treacherous indeed. volved assisted Curran in his purge caucusing with the national offi­ ^"It was the first time that I have cers who are the targets of Cur­ experienced having a crew return - Several limes in recent years, of Hedley Stone two years ago. ran's big stick. from shore, as soon as the word of AH at the purge targets have Curran has rai^d scarecrows and An immediate result of the wide- the fire spread, as tiiis crew did. attempted io out-Curran Curran in imaginary "threats" in efforts-to their remarks about the SIU. From open spUt has been that Curran is It proved to me at least that every unify the NMU's membership and the record it apjpears essential in preparing to abandon his "no- man on the Artic^«« had. and has, official family behind him in' the the NMU to preface anything that slate" position. "Spontaneous" a pride in the 'Waansta," he wrote. face of smolderiiTg opposition to is said about Curran's poUcies with letters have already appeared In Capf. Samuels aLw noted that he his policies. In 1954, for' example, a 'critical remark about the SIU the "PUot" calling on Curran to "took pleasure In commending when under challenge -from a fac­ to prove the speaker la a "right run at the head of a slate and each and every member of the tion headed by Neal Hanley and guy." "save" the NMU for the umpteenth crew" at the Coast Guard inves­ H. B: Warner, Curran wrecked the It has been Curran's practice, time by routing the~opposition. It tigation into the cause of the fire, Committee of American Maritime starting with the NMU's defeat in is expected that Curran wUl "yield" and expected^t would be passed Unions with an hj^terical attack the 1946-47 Isthmian election to to the iKipular clamor. on to -the proper channels. The on the late Harry Lundeberg, He 1) blame the faUures of his ad­ Coast Guard maintains merchant started screaming "36-hour week" ministration on some of his asso­ marine inspection units , attached and "sellout" to create a non-ex­ ciates, then purge them, 2) de­ to the- US consulates in several istent monster. i countries. Including _Germany,'"for nounce the SIU loud and long at 7^ time the cry is "save the election time. such purposes. hiring hall." -She hiring hail, of Ray likewise commented that This year, Curran apparently course, stands exactly wherb it was feels he has plenty to answer for "the Coast Guard was pleased with when Curran's campaign started. in the abject failure of the Curranthe action of the crew and offi­ With the NMU's biennial elec­ sponsored raid on SIU Robin Line cers." The actual cause of the tions coming up in April, indica­ jobs and the/disastrous Americqu Three representativeB of the SIU fire was not determine^. tions are that Curran has the in­ Coal venture in which he teapied of NA wiU attend the 41st meeting evitable biennial purge in yiew in Up with a' compimy-sponsored offi­ of the Maritime Section of the In­ efforts to curb any disagreement cers' "sweetheart" union against ternational Labor Organization in legitimate A.FLrCIO mates aiid en­ Geneva, Switzerland, in AprH. gineers' uinions. That means he Heading the SIU delegation will be will undoubtedly hang some of 'the SIUNA Secretary-Treasurer John responsibility oii the neclu of his Hawk, who wiU be assisted by ad­ Feb. 14,1958 Vol. XX, No. 4 purge victims. visers Matthew Dushane and John SAN FRANCISCO — Although Curran hasn't reserved all his Fox. Vituperation for the SIU. He has •On the agenda for the meeting shipping picked up elsewhere on saved some for tlfe purge targets, wiU be the consideration of the the West Coast, it continued to calUng them "termites come but of question of seafarers' national PAUL HAM. s«er«(arv-rr*a«ur«r the woodwork," "characters . . - identity cards, officers competence, be slack in this area with only 19 men, all Class A books, getting HEBBiaz BaAm, EdUor. BnMAm SXA from under rocks," "gutless char­ MAW. Art editor. BMMMAM AKXBVM. lawn acters,',' "hate, peddlers" and a few the contents of ship's medicine berths. chests and the use of medical ad­ SnVACX, At, IfABKlW, JOHM BBAZIL, Stag Writer*. Biu Moony. OuU -Area Reprt- other epithets. vice by radio to ships at sea, hiring ,The Kyska (Waterman) was the rentatio*. The spUts in ,the NMU erupted procedures apd the revision of only vessel paying ofl« during tha PtiMlshod Martakly at the ...oadquartor* after Curran announced at the wages, hours and manning scales. period. The KySka and the Ocean '"••matloiia) Union. Union. AtOne majoi' problem to be com Evelyn (Ocean Trans.) signed on. lantic a a euir Oulr District. AFL-CIO. AFL-CIO #75 Fourth NMU convention that he would not, Avanw*s Brooklyn 3^ NY. To HYsclnth run at the head of a slate. That sidered by the representatives wiU In trausit were the Natalie (Inter­ NY. Tol, irod as I _ Sntorod socond class strttsr tt Hie Post oftico in Brooklyn. NY. imdor was taken as a signal that Curran be the question of foreign transfers continental); Citrua Packer, John ^0 Act of«ua. 34. 1913. would not side with any one liiui- aud cffectlys. sqntroVovcr a vessel B. Waterman (Watermen):,Alamar I2S yidual eandidate. All the , secret after. she jias transferred' to a f9r- (Cjaljrnar) ani| the S^ ^Chemist ^anlqwsHlea. fPK^B; elgn flag.:: -: . " . . Curran Readies Biennial Purge ILO M'time Conference Set In April SEAFARERS LOG SanfranStill Oil Slack Side �:r^r«arr 14. 19B« AskNATORun may Action PARIS—The first diplomatic proposal aimed at stopping the growth of runaway fiags has been urged by the 17-nation Organization for European Economic Cooperation. The group has called for a special North Atlantic Treaty Conference to take steps agf^t the runaways. The call for a NATO Conference on the runaway problem was prompted by growing concern over .the question of who would control runaway ships in time -of war. In effect, the European group agrees with the position taken by the SIU and other maritime unions that the US and its allies cannot rely on runaway-flag ships In times of national emergency. As a result of the growth of runaway-flag shipping, the group noted that the established maritime powers were losing control over world shipping. Runaway ships, as was pointed out, can evade all inter­ national regulation. The European organization said that Liberia now has the fourtt largest merchant fleet in the world in terms of total tonnage, behind the US, Great Britain and Norway. It is third in terms of new ships under construction with the US down in eighth place behind both Liberia and Panama. The' Organization for European Economic Cooperation was estab­ lished to provide for free exchange of goods, resources and currencies between Western European nations. While not a military alliance, member nations are all either members of NATO or closely associated with it. In another, related development, the Oslo Shipowners Association, a group of Norwegian shipping companies. Issued a warning that the flight of Norwegian ships to "flags of convenience" threatened the VStmtiys standard of living. The group said^^that Norwegian ships might be forced out of world trade by the shifting of ships to "tax-free" flags. SEAFARERS Taf.Tbrf LOG Baltimore Health Center Rounds Out SIU Medical Plan BALTIMORE—Seafarers in this port now have at their disposal facilities fof complete physical examinations and diagnostic services as the last of four SIU health centers went into operation here. Located at 173ff Eutaw Place in Balti­ more, the center has beefi"^quent provision of facilities in Mo- provided* at 912 Union Street un­ open since Monday, Febru­ biie and New Orieans in Decem­ der the direction of Dr. Arthur N. Like the centers in the two Houston. The Mobile clinic is at ary 3 under the direction of ber. Gulf ports, the Baltimore center 259 St. Francis Street and is op­ Dr. Oscar Camp. For the time being, it is handling Seafarers only, but subsequently provi­ sion will be made for servic­ ing Seafarers* families as well. The Baltimore facility rounds out the program begun with the open­ ing of the New York SIU Health Center last April and the subse- Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial is a temporary one set up under contract arrangement until the SIU Welfare Plan can establish perm­ anent centers in these ports. With aU four port cities' centers functioning, the program assures opportunity for virtuaUy every Seafarer to get complete head-totoe physical exams and diagnostic services at twice-yearly intervals. At one.time or another the great majority of Seafarers touch these major ports and can make arrange­ ments for an examination. The centers, which are operated by the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, are designed to "keep 'em healthy" with a pro­ gram of preventive medicine and detection of ailments before they reach the disabling stage. Accordingly, the centers offer complete physical check-ups, biood and urinanalysis tests plus other laboratory services, x-rays, electro­ cardiograph service, eye examina­ tions and other aspects of thorough medical examination. The New Orleans services are erated by Drs. Arthim Amendola and Andrew Henderson. Appointments for an examina­ tion are made through SIU Wel­ fare Services Department representaUves in the four ports. Usual­ ly, Seafarers can be accommodated on the day an appointment is sought. Where examination results show that the Seafarer needs medi­ cal care, he is referred to the US Public Health Service or to his private physician if he prefers. Ti;e New York Center at 21st Street and 3rd Avenue is already offering examinations to wives and children of Seafarers with one day a week reserved for that purpose. This "pilot" center, one block from SIU headquarters, has been providing complete examinations for some 100 SIU men per week, plus two dozen or more SIU wives, children^and Seafarers' dependent parents. The entire Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan Medical Department is under the direction of Dr. Joseph Logue, with headquarters at the Brooklyn center. NMU Robin Plea Held Nof Valid' A major step toward SIU certification on the last three Robin line ships was hurdled this week when the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board in New York On platform at dedication of'Lundeberg statue (inset) were (I to r) ruled out " a string of NMU-*Morris Weisberger, SUP; Sam Bennett, MFOW; C. J. Haggerty, "objections" to the results. secretary-treasurer, California Federation of Labor; Msgr. Mat­ Trent Vote Sticks The NMU suffered a second thew Connolly: Ed Turner, MCS; Harry O'Reilly, executive secre­ In NMU's Craw setback when a Federal District tary, MTD; Mrs. Ida Lundeberg, and Alette and Gunnar Lunde­ Evidently, the fact that two Court Judge denied an NMU bid berg. Msgr. Connolly deliver^ the invocation at ceremonies NMU men voted for the SIU for a reversal of SIU certification. marking the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. The NLRB had certified the Union aboard the Robin Trent is stiU sticking in the NMU's craw, four other Robin Line ships. SAN FRANCISCO—Solemn ceremonies attended by rank-and-filers, trade union offi­ onThe weeks after it happened. The regional director urged cials and maritime leaders marked the dedication of a memorial statue at Sailors Union head- SIU certification on the ground "NMU Pilot" of January 30 qi^ters two weeks ago on the first anniversary of Harry Lundeberg's death. that the NMU's beefs over its again made an unsuccessful at­ Floral tributes and messages-^^ — crushing defeat in the fleet were tempt to explain it away. This time, the ''PUot" didn't ^ from all over the world were Haggerty said thy dedication of maritime during the past "not valid objections." The issue on hand as the 13-foot-high coremony gave "strength and sub­ nearly three-quarters of a century. now goes to the NLRB in Washing­ attempt to imply that the two voided ballots were cast for the monument Including a three-foot stance to the stoiy of Lundeberg It is appropriate that the statues ton for final action. NMU, an effort It made unsuc­ bronze bust of Lundeberg was for­ and what he meant to men who of both Andy Furuseth and of Voting on the Robin Goodfellow, mally unveiled in a position of live lonely and dangerous lives at Harry Lundeberg are in front of Robin Trent and Robin Hood pro­ cessfully in a previous issue. In­ honor oytside the main entrance to sea. But what is more important, oiur own headquarters building." duced overwhelming SIU majori­ stead it declared, "Anybody who the SUP building on Harrison the organization for which he lived Fiumseth preceded Lundeberg as ties of 25-10, 20-13 and 26-1, mak­ knows anything about secret Street. It stands opposite a shni- and died continues to grow and SUP secretary and sparkplugged ing an overall SIU margin in the elections, knows that nobody lar statue of Andy Furuseth. expand, bringing new and needed enactment of the basic maritime fleet of 190 to 62 votes for the can prove anything about voided Until his death last year follow­ beneflt not only to sailors, but to laws in the US which freed sea­ NMU. Four ships were certified ballots." Unlike challenged bal­ ing a heart attack; Lundeberg had marine firemen, marine cooks and men of virtual bondage. He died for the SIU earlier and Robin re­ lots, "voids" are determined been secretary-treasurer of the stewards, and thousands of others in 1938. placements began shipping through during the actual vote count, with observers looking on. SUP since 1936 and was the within the. jurisdiction of the Sea­ Authorized by the Sailors Union SIU halls in December. The facts of the matter are, founder and flrst president of the farers International Union." membership last year, the monu­ The 'NMU "objections" had as observers on the scene at the Seafarers International Union of He saluted Lundeberg as a ment carries the following inscrip­ charged "intimidation" against the time of the vote count can tes­ North America from 1938 on. Ho "great American, a great citizen, tion: SIU in a move to-upset the obvious that both of the voided bal­ was 56. a great trade unionist and a man "Harry Lundeberg, 1901-1957 ... results. In overruling the NMU tify, Speakers including C. J. Hag­ who was responsible for keeping He was indeed a man who crowded charges, the regional board upheld lots were clearly marked "SIU." gerty, secretary-treasurer of the the waterfront unions in San Fran­ into a short life no glittering prom­ the SIU's legal answer that the The reason they were voided, in both instances, was because of California Federation of Labor; cisco free of Communism." ise but,unselfish service and gen­ charges had no merit. The "objec­ erasures which automatically Morris Weisberger, who succeeded Presiding over the dedication, eral achievement for the cause he tions" are regarded by SIU head­ ruled'them out. Lundeberg as SUP secretary; Sam Weisberger also introduced Mrs. called his own . . ." The sculptor quarters as a last'ditch attempt by So, as the "Pilot" puts it so Bennett, Marine Firemen's presi­ Ida Lundeberg, widow of the late of the statue was Edwin Hurt, who NMU President Joseph Curran to neatly, "SIU would have the dent; Ed Turner, Marine Cooks & SUP secretary and their three chil­ also did the one of Furuseth in save face due to the failure of this world believe the two voided Stewards secretary-treasurer, and dren, and Msgr. Matthew Connolly, 1940. latest raid on Seafarers' jobs. ballots were cast by SIU mem­ Bxecutive Secretary Harry O'Reilly Catholic port chaplain, who gave The SIU petitioned for the elec­ bers and therefore they must The Furuseth statue had orig­ of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades the invocation. inally been located at the Folsom tion last August to protect Sea­ have picked up two NMU votes." Department; lauded Lundeberg's "We in the Sailors Union of the Street site of the founding meeting farers' lob rights ajfter Moore-McSomething tells us that the work for the satinrs' movement Peeifle can bo proud of the fact," of: the first seamen's union in the Cormack purchased the Robin fleet "PUot," for aU its twisUng and and the trade union movement in he noted, "that the St^P has pro­ of tiys flrst seamen's union , and and SIU men were forced to work squirming, believes it too. fhe US and abroacC under afi 'NMU contract. vided the two outstMtding leadera forerunner of the SOT, ifi'1888. •'-I I �r«f« SEAFARERS Bombay Seamen Ask $40 Monthly Wage BO^fflAY—still without a wage increase since World War II, Indian seamen working out of the port of Bombay, are pressing for a 25 percent wage boost, a 44-hour week and miti­ gation of an industry-widef The 25 percent increase would disciplinary system. bring the scale up close to $40 Also on the list of demands a month. The Bombay seamen l8 • three-rupee (63-cent) daily have been arguing for the increase maintenance allowance for sea­ since May, 1957, with no success. men waiting for a ship after they The group estimates that the have been hired. " This Isjthe only average Bombay .seaman works IVi demand granted thus far by the months a year which makes his an­ shipowners. nual earnings about $235, or. Just At present, the basic wage scale about the lowest of any . deep sea of the Indian seaman out of Bom­ merchant seaman anywhere in the bay is 150 rupees per month. With world. the rupee worth approximately 21 To earn this princely sum, the cents, the wage comes to $31.50. Bombay seafarer puts in at least a 56-hour week, and some as giuch as 84 hours. There is no unemploy­ ment benefit, no pension and no relief fund for disabled or unfit seamen. The Indian seamen's efforts to improve conditions have met with evasions from both the shipping SlU membership meet­ companies and the Indian govern­ ings are held regularly ment. As far back as August, the Bombay union was prom­ every two weeks on Wed­ 1957, ised a final reply by November nesday nights at-7 PM in from the ship operators, but has all SlU ports. All Sea­ heard nothing. Indian seamen argue that farers are expected to •theThe wages of British seamen in the attend; those who wish to period since 1940 have'increased be excused should request $14 a month and Jhat they at least have a share of that meager permission by telegrom should increase. (be sure, to include reg­ Other demands of the seamen istration number). The are 12 paid holidays, a social se­ curity and unemployment bene­ next SlU meeting; will be: fit system and union recognition on official bodies governing the ac­ February 19 tivities of seamen. March 5 Wages and conditions for Indian seamen vary according to the port March 19 area from which they ship. Condi­ April 2 tions en the Calcutta side are somewhat different SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS r.M,-- SiO -c LOG Fcbraaty 14, 1181 Almost Six Now approaching 6th birth­ day, Joseph Cove, Jr., one of first SlU benefit babies in '52, recently-had tonsils out. SlU family hospital benefits helped pay the bill. 2 WC Lay-ups Back In Action SEATTLE—Shipping here took a welcome change for the better as two vessels, the Iberville and Fairport (Waterman), came out of lay-up and signed on full crews. The Afoundrla (Waterman), which also signed on, was the only ves­ sel paying off during the past pe­ riod. There was little in-transit busi­ ness as only the John B. Water­ man (Waterman), the Alamar and the Kenmar (Calmar) stopped into port during the period. Shipping next period should be fair as two vessels. 4he William Carruth (Penn. Trans.) and the Ames Victory (Victory Carriers), are scheduled to pay off in this port next week. LABOR ROUND-UP Striking members of the Ameri­ would attend a meeting in Mil­ can Newspaper Guild and the In­ waukee with attorneys of th^" locals ternational Typographical Union to explain the course of action to have voted to accept proposed wage be taken in leaving the LWIU. increases and end their eight-week McGavin predicted that , about 75 walkout at "The St. Paul Dispatch percent of the locals in the union and Pioneer Press." The strike had would be represented. completely shut down the St. Paul 4" 4" 4) newspaper last December 17 when A draft of the "articles of fedthe unions and -the company could oration" outlining a proposed fed­ not come to terms over wages. eration of postal workers was sent Under the new agreement jyith the Guild, wpge increases range fronr to the leaders of the 14 postal em­ $2 to $5 for the first year and ployees unions. The unions, which $2 to $4.25 for the second year of represent some 500,000 rank-andthe two-year Contract. Printers, who file postal employees, have taken had asked for a 15 cents an hour under consideration an amalgama­ Increase the first year and 10 cents tion into one union within the for the second, settled for 14 cents AFL-CIO. If approved, the federa­ for the first and 10 cents for the tion would operate along the lines of the AFL-CIO with a president second. and secretary appointed by an ex­ ^ ^ ^ ecutive board for a four-year term. Some 1,805 Michigan employees All the member unions would be received $221,000 when the Gov­ represented on the board. ernment found that their employ­ 4> 4> 4^ ers had violated the minimum wage The Supreme Court has^'^eld and overtime provisions of the Fed­ that a labor union, although not eral wage-hour law... The money complying with all of the provi­ represented back pay for failure to sions of the Taft-Hartley-Act, may comply with the overtime provi­ in certain cases take part in an sions of-the law covering persons NLRB representation election. The engaged in interstate commerce. NLRB had charged that Bowman Violations handled out of the De­ Transportation, Inc., of Gadsden, troit area office averaged out to Ala. had recocted District 50 of $125.04 in back wages per worker the United Mine Workers although while the Grand Bapids office none of thr employees had chosen rulings resulted in an average back District 50 as their representative. wage-of $118.59 for each employee The NLRB ordered the company to involved. withhold* recognition until the » X X UMW was certified. But since the More than 11,000 members of officials of the UMW have con­ several locals have severed their tinuously refused to sign non-Com­ ties'with the expelled Laundry munist affidavits as required by the Workers International Union. One T-H act, they could never be certi­ local. 3008 in Milwaukee, made up fied nor would the Board place of members of six ©Id LWnj locals, District 50 sn any election ballots. was the first to receive a direct The court held that this action charter from the AFL-CIO. Peter went too Tar and suggested an McGavin, assistant to AFL-CIO election be held, without* certifying President George Meany, said he the winntr. ^i^ou HCwowf \^our ? When first going aboard ship, the temptation may be irresistible to stop info the messroom for coffee and jaw with the crew to find out what the mate is like. Before that's done it might be wise to take a look at the station bill, which is usi^olly posted there, and find out what yoor assignment is in an emergency. . The station.bill contains Important items of -lnformatioifr^j delating to every man's assignment on fire and emergency ' stations. It doesn't do much good to hustle to the sta­ tion bill and try to find out what to do, when the signal has already been given for fire and boat drill—or In the event of a genuine shipboard emergency. Checking the station bill should be a matter of routine of the same nature as signing on articles or finding where your foc'sle Is. It's a simple, common-sense precaution which no Seafarer should overlook. i. Ah Sm Ship:is ti-mm �r#r«braanr 14,1HI SEAFARERS LOG Pace Ftn .71 INQUIRING SEAFARER ACS To Return Charters QUESTION! DOM It maftM* to you what typo of cargo your vesso k carrying? Jnlio C. Bernard, bosun: Sulphur is tha only type of cargo I don't like to sail with. It bums your eyes and causes them to itch. Also I do not like vessels loaded with deck cargo. For then it's hard to issue orders to your men and it is always dangerous tryiiig to get around. Otherwise, thsi type of . t 4^ cargo the ship is carrying doesn't William Burke, DM: I don't care matter. what the ship is carrying, but only Francisco Agosto, chief cook: where she is go­ ing. I've sailed The type of cargo the vessel is carrying doesn't on ships carry­ bother me, even ing Just about if it is explosives. everything. After all, then Including' explo­ we get a bonus. sives throughout But I don't espe­ the war, and so cially like vessels long as the ship with lumber on is coming back decl( for that is here to Brooklyn, too dangerous for and my family, I'll saU her. the crew, espe­ 4 t t cially in rough weather. Dan Carey, cook: No, lt_doesn't t - 4 4^ L. P. Hogan, deck engineer: To matter to me what type of cargo tell the truth, I don't like ships the ship is carry­ with grain car­ ing. even if it is goes for there's dangerous mate­ no overtime in it rials. We get paid for me. I would a bonus for that, much rather sail and I'm sailing with cargoes to make some where they use money. There the winches, for was one ship that then I can make surprised me, she some money. But was a tanker carrying grain. But as I said, the otherwise, I'd take any cargo. cargo does not matter. Walter Borreson, AB: I have no preference when It cornea to tha cargo. Just so long as they are paying me, I'll sail. I have been on vessels with holds full with sulphur, coal and green hides,, and I'U say this, It was annoying, but I was paid to do the Job so I took It. Cr^w Battles Cale^ Snow To Save Ship ADAK, Alaska—Crewmembers on the SIU Pacific Districtcontracted Columbia Trader battled snow, sleet and heavy seas last month to bring their vessel Into port after a storm had put a 20-foot crack in the^ crew to rig tackle on the anchor main deck plates. The vessel was enroute to chains forward to tighten them up. Japan during a storm when the But that night the storm hit again, men heard what "sounded like an this time forlhree days and nights. explosion,'' according to Robert Winds of 70 mile velocity and DeFord, deck delegate. The storm mouutalno'us waves made work al­ impossible. But after the had caused a crack in the deck most third day, he said, the ship made plates extending from the hull it into Adak. plate on the starboard side The deck gang expressed their through the bosun's and carpen­ appreciation to the members of ter's foc'sles and into the saloon, the black gang, the steward depart­ about 20 feet. • While the skipper ordered the ment and to the oiTicers' who vessel brought around all hands worked on deck, throughout the \ turned to rigging insurance wires storms. ^ "These men were on dock in and turnbucklea on the deck. After securing two insurance snow, sleet, spray and with t ie lines, the engineers and black gang sea breaking on deck all day," went to work fastening padeyes in Da Ford reported. "There was no the two foc'sles and trying to weld panic and no shirking ^t any stiffeners to hold the break to­ time." gether. Meanwhile, De Ford reported, Make Checks the sailors and stewards un­ shackled the anchors and ran the To'SIU-A&G' chains aft over the-boat deck, Setdarers mailing in checks through the after chocks and a or money orders to the Union strain was taken on the windlass. to cover dues payments are Rough seas prevented an attempt rged to be sure to make all of to seal off the crack in the outside lem payable to the SIU-A&G passageway. District. A welcome sight, De Ford said, 'Some Seafarers have sent in was the appearance of the Nor­ checks money orders in the wegian motor ship. iSlisabeth usmci and of I&uividua! headquar­ Baake, wiiich answered the distress ters officials. This makes for a signal, and stayed with the ship problem in bookkeeping which while it made for Adak, Alaska. can be avoided if checks are By the second day the, seas had made out t6 the Union directly. ..jsahned down «iioug||f. S —Last Ship Limps Home NORFOLK—The American Coal Shipping Co. has thrown in the sponge on its Govern­ ment-chartered ships. The company told a Norfolk newspaper last week that it would not fight to hold on to its last three Libertys, which are laid up here. Charters on the three ships, the last of six that. ACS ^ received from the Govern­ The ship had originally been ex­ Construction subsidies are gen­ ment, are expected to be can­ pected in Baltimore this weekend. erally awarded on dry cargo ships celled shortly becauise of the sag­ While announcing that it would and passenger vessels, but thus far ging chaner market. not fight for the ships, ACS re­ have never been given for bulk car­ McapwhUia. the. company ran ferred again to its long-discussed riers. into. .new.. difficulties. .this week plans for building a modern collier The Government originally char­ when its only vessel, the Coal fleet ACS President W. C. tered six Libertys to ACS on con­ Miner, threw her prop about 320 Brewer insisted that the company dition that it would proceed within miles north of Bermuda while en­ was "just about ready" with plans six months with plans for larger, route to Baltimore for another for the new ships. "It may be faster colliers that could compete grain cargo. At last report the we'll ask the ^Federal Maritime with foreign-flag vessels. To date, vessel was taken under tow and Is Board for a construction subsidy— ACS has not started a building pro­ heading into Norfolk for repairs. we don't know yet." gram, or submitted any evidence of one. At the present time, ACS has no ships in the coal trade. Three Lib­ erty.; are laid up. Three othar Libertys that ACS had under char­ ter were returned to lay-up follow­ ing reviews conducted by the Mari­ time Administration. The "Virginian-Pilot" said that ACS was turning its ships back to CLEVELAND—Campaign plans for an all-out Great Lakes organizing drive by member imions of the AFL-CIO Maritime the Government because the bot­ tom has dropped out of the charter Trades Department will be coordinated at a meeting in De­ market. "American Coal can't get troit on February 22-23. charters at rates that will enable Attending the meeting will Fruehauf built the special lift-on it to make money," it reported. be representatives from the trailers for Pan-Atlantic's trailer"Rates that less than two years Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ ship service. ago soared as high as $16 a ton are ciation, the International Brother­ The plan is to use the deck space now scraping bottom at a posthood of Longshoremen, the Broth­ on grain and oreJu>ats operating World War II low of $3.29 a ton," erhood of Marine Engineers and between New York and Duluth. it said. "When ACS was formed, the Masters, Mates and Pilots. Use of deck space on these ships it said it would seek to achieve a Paul Hail, A & G secretary-treas­ has been limited to carrying a few stable rate of $8 or $9 a ton. Be­ urer, will represent the SIUNA, new automobiles. low that figure, hauling coal is a along with representatives of the Paulucci claims that shipping by losing proposition for the American Great Lakes District. containers on ships could cut the merchant marine." The Great Lakes is one of the cost of moving packaged goods be­ The report was in sharp contrast last large unorganized areas re­ tween the two ports from the rail with statements in the NMU maining in the American maritime freight charge of $1.30 a hundred­ "Pilot" charging the SIU with put­ industry. It is estimated that weight to $1.10 a hundredweight, ting ACS out of business and halt­ there will be almost 25,000 new and considerably lower if the serv­ ing an operation that might have maritime workers in the area by ice is on a two-way basis. involved as many, as 80 ships. the time the St. Lawrence Seaway is in full operation next year. The coordinated drive is- expected to get underway early this spring with the staid of the Lakes ship­ ping season. Another sign of the increasing activity on the Great Lakes, is the WASHINGTON—Isthmian Lines, Inc., ,has amended its news that two big Lakes carriers will experiment with carrying gen­ request for an operating subsidy to include additional sailings eral package cargoes in loaded on two of its regular services.-*^' trailers on the decks of ore and Under the amendment, Isth­ grain carriers operating between. mian would increase the num­ Buffalo, New York and Duluth, ber of sailings on its- IndiaMinn. Pakistan-Ceylon service and Per­ The carriers, Nicholson Transit sian Gulf service from a minimum Co. and the SlU-contracted of 12 and a maximum of 24 sail­ Browning Steamship Co., will ings a year to a minimum of 24 and work in conjunction with Jeno a maximum of 36 sailings yearly. Paulucci, president of Chun King, . The company also requested the a Minnesota food producing com­ Board to delete the provision in its pany. Also participating will be application that a minimum of six Fruehauf Trailer and Dorse Trailer sailings would return to the US companies, which will provide the from Malaya by way of the Philip­ HOUSTON — Unwavering sup; necessary trailers and containers. pines. Instead all of the ships port by pro SIU tugboatmen who would continue around the world sweated out five months of com­ In a westbound direction. pany stalling on the election pro­ Public hearings on the subsidy duced certification of SIU bargain­ bids from Isthmian, American ing rights at the Wade Towing President Llne^ and American Ex­ Company this week. port Lines were merged and be­ A 4-3 victory for the SIU's Har­ gan February 10th. bor & Inland Waterways Division In the voting on January 30 led LAKE CHARLES—It has been to this result. It was preceded by a quiet period on the labor front a wave of firings and layoffs and in this port. The Building Trades the return to work of the com^ Council is still picketing a con­ pany's port captain and port en­ tractor in a nearby town and re­ gineer In place of other officers. ports that all is going well. The SIU-HIWD Is currently ne< Shipping has continued to slow gotlatlng for contract on the pat­ up, with no relief in sight. Two tern of pace-setting G&H Towing more vessels, the Petro Chem (Val­ settlement last year. entine) and the Rion (Actium) went SIU Port Agent Bob Matthews into layup for a short while and said most of the credit for the suc­ we have not been Informed as to cess of the drive belongs to tha when they will come out again. tugmen who "stuck in the fleet In Calling, into this area over the spite of the company's tactics and past two weeks were the Govern­ remained for the vote." ment Camp, C3 Baltimore, Brad­ Wade Towing operates two 900 ford Island; Royal Oak, Chtwawa, hp Diesel tugboats at the present Winter Hill, and Cantigny (Cities time and handles all docking and Service), and the Del Oro (ML'slsundocking of ships In Port Isabel end Brownsville, Texas. slppU. ' I • r,r I M I I P ' ^1 MTD Unions Ready Joint Lakes Drive This Spring Isthmian Broadens Request For Subsidy SIU Tugmen OuUast Co. Sallot Stall Trend Is Down In Lake Charles - • -7'^' ' .M'l • '91 41 1 �• rT' pxre i^' SEAFJRSR3 LOG Steel Voyagers Men Working Vebnuirr li im 'I January 22 Through February 4 Port * OKk A -I*" Inf. A 4 87 15 44 3 12 5 25 32 7 13 3 13 6 7 8 4 18 8 1 2 7 5 6 9 6 10 5 Dack • Registered DacK Boston .. 13 New York ..................... 63 Philadelphia ............g*...17 Baltimore 44 Norfolk ....................... 5 Savannah 14 Tampa ......................... 8 Mobile ....................... 31 New Orleans 45 Lake Charles .................. 9 Houston 25 Wilmington 8 San Francisco 14 Seattle • • •..................... 18 •nf. A Dack B A 93 xOT&l 219 Inf. •B . 2 13 2 25 3 1 2 4 24 8 14 7 7 9 staw. A . staw. B 9 89 13 41 1 7 6 18 44 5 8 10 9 8 0 11 5 15 7 4 5 3 10 9 7 6 9 11 Inf. B Staw. A 121 218 staw. B 102 Total A Total B .. 26 139 49 129 9 33 19 74 121 21 46 21 36 82 9 82 1168 15 6 9 14 89 23 30 19 26 25' Total A Total ROf. 35 171 66 187 24 39 28 88 160 44 76 40 62 57 .. Total B Total Raf. 316 1067 751 ' Shipped Candid shof catches a trio of licensed engineers working on a steom line below the operoting plotform on the Steel Voyoger. Pictured I to' r] ore engineers L Symons, R. Mous ond C. Reinhordt. S U oiler A. Stoikopoulos is portiolly hidden by Reinhordt. Engineers ore members of the SlU-offilioted Brotherhood of Morine Engineers. The ship wos In New York ot the time. NY Nixes New Rates For Blue Cross Now A bid for a 40 percent rate increase for Blue Cross hospital­ ization coverage has been turned down by the New York State Superintendent of Insurance, Leifert Holz. The rejection may be only temporary, as Blue-*" Cross says it will renew its ap­ available for other welfare bene­ plication within the next few fits. Union representatives have months. Holz left the way open for an charged that Blue Cross overstated application renewal. He said he its future expense estimates to would give immediate attention make it appear that it was about to any bid for an increase once to run in the red. The unions the organization had used up $14 argued that Blue Cross showed an million worth of "free surplus" actual operating gain in 1956, the last full year for which figures funds. when it made its ap­ In addition to the $14 million, were given, last fall, while the or­ the organization has another $30 plication ganization claimed it was losing million in a special surplus, and money. Holz said that he might authorize Union spokesmen at the hearing withdrawal from that surplus as also the overhead ex­ well to pay benefits imder the plan. pensesattacked of Blue Cross, charging ex­ Blue Cross officials have main­ cessive salaries, heavy advertising tained that unless they got an im­ expenses and other expenditures mediate benefit increase they were draining funds that should be would quickly run into a deficit. applied to benefits. Holz rejected The Blue Cross petition had been the charge (ff excessive expenses opposed by a number of New York but noted that Blue Cross had an unions whose welfare plans in­ expense rate of 8.39 percent By cluded Blue Cross hospitalization. contrast, the SIU Welfare Plan re­ An increase in Blue Cross charges ported an overhead charge of 4.9 would, in effect, cut into funds percent in its last annual report. p;^;' i-'' m Yiir&r a Seafarer! jSc'Vj':",'•••,,. 7WE-RSOD AM1> BClCSS/tra/KtfWAI W^im/i£Afio/myaRi4siucAFer£^//^ i'-iit.""'' •' • j',. tr • ' '•^' " • Af^e Bern. e&FARFfZS i/i-meAeF-rvMB YcuksAriHE AMI. Port Boston New York ............. Philadelphia .......... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .......... Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Dwk A 10 4 88 10 19 3 • 58 11 2.1 12 2 4 0 24 4 38 .8 6 .1 19 1 3 0 4 0 32 5 Dack A Total Deck a 319 Pack B 60 Pack « 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dack C 10 Ing. A 5 66 10 89 2 12 4 27 19 10 14 2 8 21 Ina. A 239 Inf. Inf. B C • 8 14 3 18 2 2 1 1 7 5 8 1 0 8 Inf. B 73 8 5 1 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Inf. c 14 Staw. A Staw. B 7 64 12 39 0 8 2 28 87 5 14 0 7 14 1 15 3 11 0 2 2 4 4 3 8 0 0 11 staw. A Staw. B 224 69 Staw. Total Total C ' A ' B ' 1 22 4 208 0 41 1 136 0 4 1 32 0 10 0 76 1 94 1 21 0 47 0 8 0 19 0 67 staw. Total c A 9 782 8 89 9 40 8 6 a 9 19 9 12 1 0 24 Total B 182 Total Total e Ship. 4 17 1 4 0 8 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 34 264 81 180 7 41 13 85 116 31 69^ 6 19 91 Total Total Ship. c 33 997 Shipping inched forward slightly during the past two weeks to produce a total of 997 obs dispatched. At the same time, registration fell off some more to 1,067. The major activity where it occurred during the period resulted from the recrewing of aid-up vessels rather than•" ' heavy job turnover in the various ports. In the process, more class A men were shipped than registered in every departr ment. Six ports showed an increase over the previous report and. ex­ cept for minor variations, three others remained the same, as be­ NEW YORK—Shipping improved over the past two-week fore. Thus, improvement was evi­ dent in Boston, New York, Balti­ period as three vessels, the Armonk (New England), Seatrain more, Savannah, Mobile and Savannah (Seatrain) and the Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.), Seattle. The latter aecounted for came out of lay-up and took"^' 78 percent of all West Coast ac­ tivity. Philadelphia, Lake Charles on full crews. Word is still and Houston held to thO status awaited on two other vessels, quo. the Yaka (Waterman) and the Decreased shipping was listed Carolyn (Bull), which are still in for Norfolk, Tampa, New Orleans, idle status. Wilmington and San Francisco. The seniority shipping figures re­ . Bill Hall, assistant secretaryflect a small dip in the class A treasurer, reported headquarters proportion of total jobs and corre­ is still awaiting certification on the sponding gains by B and C men. last three Robin ships that is being Quick action by firefighters in Class A shipping accounted for 79 held up pending final rulings on percent of the total, class B for 18 the legal maneuvers of the NMU. keeping down a blaze which began percent and class C for the remain­ The regional director of the Labor in a cargo/of naphthalene trans­ der. New York shipped half the Board has urged SIU certification. ferred from a freighter to a light­ er averted a major explosion at class C jobs and seven ports There were 24 vessels paying off Pier 4 in Bush Terminal, Brook­ 8hij>ped none at all. in this port during the period cov­ The following is the forecast ered. They were the Seatrain lyn. The fire broke out in the lighter port by port: Georgia, Seatrain New York, Sea­ Boston: Fair . . . New York: train Texas and Seatrain Louisiana loaded with some 80 tons of the Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . (Seatrain); Kathryn, Beatrice, Ines combustible material while tied Baltimore: Good ... Norfolk: Slow and Frances (Biill); Steel King, alongside the Swedish-American . . . Savannah: Fair . , . Tampa: Steel Voyager, and Steel Direc­ freighter Maltesholg just after a Quiet... Mobile: Fair ... New Or^ tor (Isthmidn); Robin Sherwood gang of longshoremen left the'^vesleans: Good ... Lake Charles: Fair and Robin^Hood (Robin); Alcoa sel for limch. . . . Hpnston: Steady . . . Wilming- Puritan, Alcoa Runner and Alcoa The fireboat Firefighter and land t(Hi: Slow . .. San Francisco: Slow Pegasus (Alcoa); Morning Light, crews kept the plates of the ... Seattle: Fair. Fairland, Gateway City, Wild Ran­ Malteshols cooled down with water ger, Yaka, Almena and Raphael to prevent the remaining 198 tons Semmes (Waterman), and the of naphthalene from going up. Fort Hoskins (Cities Service). When the blaze was brought under control, the lighter was towed out x".: Sign-Ons into the bay and the fire extin­ Headquarters again wishes to Signing on during the period guished. Two firemen suffered remind all Seafarers that pay­ were Steel King, Steel Voyager; slight injuries. ments of funds, for whatever Robin Sherwood and Robin Hood, The scene of the fire' was lesr Union purpose, be made only Alcoa Puritan and Alcoa Runner; than a half a mile from the Liickto authorized A&G representa­ Andrew Jackson (Waterman) and tives and that an official Union the Ocean Ulla (Ocean Transp.). enback Steamship pier which ex­ ploded over a year ago causing 10 receipt be gotten at that time. deaths, 247 injuries and over $10 In-transit vessels included the If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi- Azalea City (Waterman); Steel Ex­ million in property damage. The .tely bringing the matter to the ecutive (Isthmian); Yorkmar (Cal- blast shook up the area around attention of thei' secretary-treas^ mar); Pan Oceanic Transporter SIU - headquarters and "shatt^ved (Pehn. Nav.) and-'the Alcoa Plan­ windows to the.'building and''for iirer's office. ,', • ter (Alcoa). milee arot(hd. T Ships Out Of Lay-Up Improve NY Job Picture Avert Major. Explosion On Bklyn W'front Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts .V/. �Fetninr l«. iMtt SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu tOQ fage Seres ;-%sX $81-91 Million Gov't MoneySoughf For One Luxury Ship •''K ;S- Watch Out For Shock Hazards Not only TV sets and small radios, but a number of electrically oper­ ated recreation devices and household gadgets are unsafe because of . leaking current, authoritative evidence indicates. A survey by Electrical Testing Laboratories, an independent agency, revealed that in one area only about a third of the itoin-operated amuse­ ment devices as electric bucking broncos and electric rocket ships, often found in shopping centers and amusement parks, are safe to use. The rest were found to 'leak" electrical current, chiefly because they were Inadequately grounded or not grounded at all. The survey was made in Westchester County, NY, at the request of the District Attorney after a child had been electrocuted by an electric rocket ship. Some household appliances similarly 'leak" a dangerous amount of current. Testing agencies are concerned especially about hand power tools as electric drills, and electric hair dryers. In one case reported by a testing laboratory, a man was killed by electrical leakage from a power tool he was using. In elec­ tric hair dryers^ a leading labora­ tory told this department many of those on the market are cheaply made to sell at a low price, and thus are risky. Many hair dryers Luxury passenger liner, which would be sister ship for SS United States, above, would cost Govern­ on the market, as well as some TV ment $81 to $91 million under special treatment plan proposed by United States Lines. sets, don't even cat^ the Under­ writers Laboratories seal showing the model hu been tested' for WASHINGTON--TWith the entire-xnerchant marine getting $3 million in Government shock hazard, ^he UL seal is not fSSp^S'sM^Mce'tglltaJt last year and budgeted for $132 million this year, United States Lines is liazard, but it's the minimum to in-[asking Congress for $81 to $91 million additional funds to build one passenger ship. The ves­ sel would replace the SS> sist on when you buy. The ahock hazard of television America in the transatlantic commercial cost. Defense features could build a fleet of 18 or more sets was brought to public atten-1 three-class luxury trade. were not estimated. This compares modern cargo carriers at a cost to tion several months ago when a The US Lines' bid came in testi­ to $37 million of $84 million com­ the Government no greater than flve-year-old Illinois boy was elec­ mony ^ore the House Merchant mercial cost, minus the defense the minimum proposed Govern­ trocuted by a metal-cabinet porta­ Marine" Committee by the com­ costs, US Lines is willing to put ment tab on a single US Lines lux­ ble set. Now some manufacturers pany's president, John M. Frank­ up for its new ship. ury vessel. are taking steps, somewhat belatedly, to reduce the shock hazard. lin. It raises anew the question APL is also asking that the Gov­ The SIU of NA and the AFLAt least one maker now is putting portable TV sets in fiberglass of how best to distribute the funds ernment loan it money for its CIO Maritime Trades Department cabinets which, like wood and plastic, have less tendency to leak cur­ Congress is willing to spend for share of the cost at 3V^ percent in­ are on record that the national in­ rent. Unfortunately, there is no perfect material. The metal case is new ship construction and uther stead of the company having to terest calls for as large a ?onimermore of an elecWical risk, but better protection against Are hazard merchant marine aid—for bread pay higher rates for bank financ­ eial merchant marine of cargo associated with overheated TV sets, and also more resistant to blows and butter purposes or for luxury, ing. There is no sale or trade-in ships, tramps and tankers and com­ and breaks which can injure the set and make it unsafe, than is fiber­ prestige items. of old tonnage involved in the APL mercial passenger ships as can bo Franklin told the House Mer­ proposal because the new ship supported. The position calls for glass. The manufacturer whose set was involved in the Illinois fatality, chant Marine Committee that US would represent an addition to Government aid to be applied now is coating metal cabinets with plastic to reduce hazards. Other Lines was willing to pay up to $47 APL's fleet. across-the-board to ship opera­ manufacturers are installing transformers in their sets to provide more million of a total estimated cost The APL spokesman said that if tions on an equal basis, instead safety. Others are providing a polarized plug. Most houses built in of $128 million for the new ship Ac­ the company were to ask for the of the practice of concentrating the last 20 years or so have electrical receptacles with one of the slits tually, US lines would put up $37 same type of special treatment it in the hands of a favored few wider than the other. If the house is properly wired, the wide slit is million cash, with the other $10. being songht by US Lines, the ship companies. connected to the grounded wire of the house electrical supply; A pol­ million coming from transfer of the would cost APL $27.3 million in­ The union position is based on America to a foreign flag or sale stead of $43 million. "However," the belief that an adequate, up-toarized plug has a wide prong which .can only go into the wide slit But if money is the secret Ingredient in a certain brand of coffee, of the ship to the Government at he-said, "we do not feel It Is im­ date fleet of cargo haulers is a it's also the secret ingredient in most of these electrical dangers. An the going foreign flag price of possible to build onr liner with more valid investment in terms of engineer concerned with testing these devices told this department that $10 million. In effect then, US mailer assistance, and have accord­ US defense and the health of the many'Iow-price TV sets represent a compromise of safety features with lines would put up 30 percent of ingly proposed much more mode- econoiny than lu.xury superliners cost and profit. By use of power transformers, some manufacturers the total cost of the new vessel, est relief." which snbw an inordinate appetite for Government funds. save insulating-cost. Others prefer to save on the transformer or the plus the old one. The Government In recent contracts for commer­ Proponents of the superliner ar­ cabinet itself. But the most reprehensible manufacturing economy is would lay out 63 to 70 percent de­ cial cargo ships, the Maritime Ad­ pending on whether the America ministration has been eontract- gue that high speed and heavy the failure to use polarized plugs. This is not to say that you should get alarmed about your TV set. was sold to the US. ing for between 40 and 45 percent troopcarrying ability justify the About $44 million pf the Goy- of Most sets, including those with metal cabinets, normally are safe. In the total cost as a construction added expense involved. An alter­ fact, Fred Shunaman, managing editor of Radio-Electronics Magazine, ernment's shau of the cost, accord­ subsidy. The difference between native argument calls for use of tells this department he considers small AC-DC radios with hot chassis, ing to Franklin's figure, would he this practice and the deal sought funds to construct several some­ which have damaged cabinq,ts or are used near kitchen sinks or in the defense features, such as pro­ by US Lines for a 63 to 70 percent what smaller, less costly ships, dis­ bathrooms, the most dangerous electronic equipment of alL He reports vision for higher than commercial Government share lies in the stu­ persing the risk Involved. The the case of a mother who was giving her infant a bath in the kitchen speeds and spare propulsion plant. pendous costs of a three-class lux­ speed edge of superliners that was The company's bid for special sink. She went to answer the phone, and the unattended baby pulled superliner with defense feat­ valid in World War II has disap­ treatmept over and above other ury the kitchen radio into the sink with him and was electrocuted. ures and the intangible "prestige" peared in the face of modern sub­ But if your TV set normally is safe, it still needs to be treated with ship lines and outside the scope of element which FrankUn stressed marine construction. It has also been argued that na­ respect. If you've ever leaned against it and gotten a jolt, it may have the 1936 Merchant Marine Act has very heavily in his bid for aid. met with a cool reception from tional defense features should not come Just from statk electricity in your own body, but you ought to A sample commercial contract find out if the set itself is leaking current. Your serviceman easily the Department of Commerce and recently concluded by the Mari­ be carried as a merchant marine the Bureau of the .Budget.. Marlcan check it with a voltmeter. time Administration with Lykes expenditure, but should be listed Shunaman says the safest and cheapest way to. make'sure a set is thne Administrator Clarence Morse Brothers calls for five 17-knot car­ under Defense Department appro­ safe is to ground some pint ofthe cabinet to a water pipe or rafiifttor. raid he saw no heed to lift the go ships to be built at a cost of priations. Putting defense feat­ present 50 percent ceiling on con­ ures into the maritime budget This simply requires a spool of copper wire and ground clamps. struction subsidies. Morse said $48 million plus, or roughly $9,- makes it difficult for commercial ° Some authorities suggest- equipping the set with an isolation trans­ US Lines should pay $55.7 mil­ 600,000 per ship. Lykes is to pick cargo carriers to get Government former, which costs about $10, This is a precaution, but it doesn't that lion a new ship instead of the up 55^ percent of the tab, amount­ funds for their needs. , provide complete protection either as somethings can go wrong with $37 tofor$47 ing tb roughly_$5,300,000 per ship, mUlion proposed by the Even with the extra-heavy Gov­ the transformer too. Nor should a set be condemned because it hasn't company, with the Government pajdng $^ ernment subsidy. Franklin indi­ got a transformer. It may not need it. 300,000 per vessel. He also challenged the com­ cated that the proposed new super­ One good safety device everyone agrees on is to have a polarized pany's breakdown of figures as to Using this ratio, a shipowner liner would have little commercial plug attached td the cord of the set |f it doesn't already have one. "defense" and "commercial" costs, utility and would barely earn its But this can't be a do-it-yourself Job. It should be done by a qualified pointing out -that the commercial own way. He claimed that the TV serviceman who knows the wiring circuit of your TV set. Union Has speed of the United States was in liner America has been losing It's ..imperative to make sure youx children don't playfully remove the vicinity of 30.7 knots, while the money each year for the last five Cable Address the knobs of TV sets, and that knobs are replaced if they become loose. company was figuring on a 28VkSeafarers overseas who ,want years during a period of ever-rising An exposed control can deliver a shock. knot ship and wanted to charge to get in touch with headquar­ transatlantic passenger travel. As a precaution against- fire hazard from TV sets, which generate everything over that speed to the Part of the reason for the loss a great deal of heat, don't push your.set against a wall or into a tight Government as a "defense" charge. ters in a hurry can do so by lies in the cost of building and cabling the Union at its cable comer, nor place it on a heavy pad. The set needs ventilation. American President Lines, which operating a three-class luxury ship It also would be desirable to have polarized plugs on hand power is seeking to build a 43,000-ton su- address. SEAFARERS NEW with its wasteful and unnecessary YORK, tools, and safe^ receptacles, in the home workshop or other places perllner for Us Pacific trade, is Use of this address will assure duplication of passenger facilities. where power tools are generally used. asking the Government to put up a speedy transmission on aU mes­ That Is why European operators, Grounding also is vital for washing machines, which are an added more modest share of the costs. sage! and faster service for the even with their lower shipbuilding risk because of the dampness involved in their use, as are the cheap APL would put lip $43 milllpn and mqpi costs, are putting their money into Involved. hair dryeru . - lisW-J ia. the Government ^0 millioii of th* one-claw steamship^ operations. 3 •• r- �TV EigU • . ," / "' •->. SEAFARBkiS tOG • :«•. ;: :" "•= ..•- >-• .1 '. .• * • ' • ii.-'. r-' .Ti.N*' "..t"''"-- . . ,4' •'• -'i •••''-•.» It. A "• .,: .,' •- 'V' V 'M. 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T: I'-;, John Tarentino, AB, handles a hosel Tarentino is deck ddegate oii the Petri. Roy Lopez, AB, hustles two cups of steaming coffee for chilled crewmembers; >• .7. •>- . John 13'Brian bundles up against elements. Wine was >well-chilled thdt day. Chicken dinners are prepared v vby IVancisco G, Estatista hi;!rg;fa| •Petri's igalley.-^y;:.'i '•." K,., ;• •.•;• .V-Uls ••'.-V'.. �vp«Miarir 14, 19M SEAFARERS LOG V .. -J Skipper and Louis Petri hoist unusual house flag of the ship. At right, fork lift driver loads cases which have been bot­ tled at Port Newark winery. . " X• i i 1 * ^ " t ^' piliiilp ' I M S 'L.'" ' B " I " 1 f Wine tankers ore common enough under the French flog where they ferry the products of the grope to Algerio ond other French overseos oreos, but the Angelo Petri Is the first such vessel under , the US flog, Monned by members of the SlU Pocific District, the Petri houls ten thousond tons of wine in the IntercoOstol trdde td Houston and Port Newark, plus qdditiondl tonnoge of other liquid corgoes. The Coiifornid wine is then distributed by United Vintiiers to Eost Coost ond Mjddle Western stotes under such nomes os Itolion fiwiss Colony, Mission Bell ond others. , The Petri looks like ony other tonker from the out­ side, but the difference lies in chromium-nickel stoinless steel tonk surfoces, fuels, ond pipes, designed for the cdrrioge of edibles. The tonker con corry 26 vorieties of wine in seporote tank systems. Pictured here ore some aspects of the compony's operotion in Port Nework. Some of the photos were token lost foil, others during o' Jqnuory cold snop, occeunting for the difference |n crew geor. Winery worker checks shoreside storage vats in Pt. Newark plant. \ - - On ship's maiden voyage, chemist went along to see all was well. Winery workers apply seals to bottles before loading for trans­ shipment to local distributors. IV. _• Y- % IT'-AVJ |{ i"-Yi' IP Pateolm^ Aniold Stein-Y * i -• ; , Automatic devices fill half-gallon jugs of wine. Tanker shiprg and M^uinan, bosun, ment AVDidsii^nscontinental carriage of bottled goods. Breaksuss a beef m crew Wine is discharged like any other tanker cargo, using pumps and hosee to shift liquid ashore. • .r- �1;,:; *!*» Tea- SEAFARERS Febnqiy. 14, IMW.. LOG Doria Salvage Group formed SAL VASE VESSELS STIII. DIRICTOR (Itthmlaa), DM. ts—Chalnnan, S. Oatawlekli Sacralary, W. SchlacM. On* man boapltalizad^ haadquartara noUSad. Chadt cifaretta anpplr wlUi qapt.- SuSldant qiuatlty for raturn Toyaga provldad nonamokara do not draw any. Man lossed to ba raportad to patrolman—lUt auppUad by capt. Repair lUta tn bo mada up. Ship'a fund SIS. Few houre disputed ot. Communications read and posted. Patrolman to chock steward dept. food supplies. preparaUen of menus, ete. MoUon to investlgato Coast Guard certldcatlon of cargo reefer used to store ships' stores using ship's reefer for batter cargo. Bequest Union to press for legUUUon requiring aU seamen to ba U. S. cltl•ens. Jatrplman to chock atorea and quaUty of meats, etc. Discussion on preparation of menus, quality of Wringer on washing machine to fee ^paired. Vote of thanka to craw ci Robin Lines for work in getting Robin Line Alps back to SlU. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for wonder* ful dinner and dacorations for Xnus. Painting to be done In rooms, recrea­ tion haU, gaUey. pantry. Aowers. ete. ANDREW JACK$ON (Wefarman),' Dec. 1—Chairman, W. Wallace/ gaeratary, 1. Auar. Repair lists submitted. Hdqtrs. notified ef two memlwra left in hospitals. Discussion regarding door knobs on fidley docnrs. one lock broken. Knobs and locks to be re­ placed. Lock required, on fan room aft. Ship's fund to be started at pay­ off to purchase Xmaa decorations. DEL $UD (Mist), Dec. 14—Chair­ man, A. Novak/ gacrotary, J. Diesco. Beef on clocks reported to patrolman in NO., Dlacusaien on wa^ng mi^ C^e. Movie prolector repaired. Ship's funds $194.10. Purchased magasines. movie projector, tickets for repatriated aaamen. BaUnce $44.10. Christmas party to be held on #7 hatch; Members trnged to con­ duct themselves as good SIU men. Discussion re: movie fund, separate from ship fund. ^-PLACEMENT LINES~*\ •— A!A LINES. AIR TUBES meats udUch la POOTI Zmaa anpper udileli was cold and poor yarlaty. Re­ quest sman eoSee pots Instead ot large tun to cut down amount of dry coffee used. Food to be aerred from gidlay as much as possible and cut down use of steam tables per steward dept. recommendation. Steward asked to spend more time orerseeing prepa­ ration and aerving at meal UUM. Not complied wltli. Salvage plan for Andrea Doria published last year would refloat ship through use of compressed air. New plan would include this feature plus cable lift by two Great Lakes oreboats which would drag ship, step by step, into shallow water. ^ - Two salvage e^tperts are seeking rights to the suiiken Andrea Doria and revealed plans to refloat the vessel sometime this spring, if they can get clearance. Although the "Andrea Doria Project," an estimated $3.5 million dollar operation, was formed by Armando Conti,-f president of the AAA Salvage' off the ocean bottom, tugs will tow and floating them by pumping Company, Trenton, NJ, and the ore boats and the Doria into in compressed air. Richard Meyer, president of the Marque Marine Co. of Wyandotte, Michigan, in August, 105€, they have only recently worked out all of the details in the salvage oper­ ation. Using a combination of old and new salvage methods, they plan on falsing the former Italian Line flagship in one piece. The ship sank in 225 feet of water 60 miles off Nantucket Island following a collision with the Swedish liner Stockholm in July, 1956. By now it must be covered with tons of barnacles and other marine growth. First step in the operation will be to have divers attach huge rub­ ber tubes to the sides of the sunk­ en vessel. Compressed air will then be pumped into the tubes to right and lift the vesseL Some 70 wire cables will be passed under the Uner and be at­ tached to two Great Lakes ore boats on either side of the vessel. The holds of the ore vessels wlU then be flooded and as they ride some 15 feet lower in the water, the slack in the cables will be taken in. Then the water will be pumped out of the ore boats, raising the Doria slightly. When the vessel is One Way To Get A Raise h LONDON—^An English gov­ ernment employee rmeived a surprise pay increase not long ago, simply because "she" be­ came a man. The former Irene Ferguson, scientist and wartime ferry pilot, had placed an ad . in the London Times announcing that her sex had been changed from, female to male and her name from Irene to Jonathan.. When the British Ministry of Supply, his employer, saw this, they informed, the new Mr. Fer­ guson he .was eligible for a raise. It seems the Ministry pays its male employees; .higher than its female emplt^ees. ^ shallower water. This process will be repeated until the Doria reaches water shal­ low enough to allow floating drydocks to lift her and bring her into port. The use of ore boats to raise sunken vessels is a common sal­ vage practice on the Great Lakes. But the use of rubber tubes smd compressed air is relatively new in the fleld of marine salvage. Only last year an American rub­ ber company developed a plan to salvage ships by attaching hugh rubber envelopes to their hulls According to this plan indi­ vidual air lines connected to the envelopes would make it possible to control the degree of inflation individually and in turn, by vary­ ing the pressure in the envelopes, aid in raising the vessel on an even keel. Naval experts expressed belief that this method would be best in salvaging many of the valuable ore cargoes of numerous ships sunk off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts dur­ ing World War II. Many of them lie in 60 feet of water or less be­ tween New York and MiamL Foreign Tramps Moaning Offer Rate-Fixing Deai Falling charter rates which have heen hitting Amedcanflag tramp shipping hard, are also being felt by foreign-flag interests. A spokesman for a gropp of Greek shipowners resenting more than 40 per-"^ cent of the world's trampship The minimum grain rate from the to the United Kingdom is fleets ^id that the only means Gulf expected to be set at $8.12. Pres­ of breaking even today would be the acceptance of a pact setting minimum charter rates for dry cargo ships. The agreement, reportedly reached between owners in New York, London and Athens, is ex­ pected to be signed by most cff the Greek owners within 10 days. The owners claim that the only alterna­ tive to such minimum rates would be the complete withdrawal of the tramps from the market I'hey estimate that they hav.e been losing almost $30,000 per voy­ age because of the necessity of bringing their outbound ships back from their foreign . destinations without cargo. Although an official list has not been released, sources said that the minimum rate for coal shipped from Hampton Roads to the United Kingdom, was expected to be set at $4.98 in US currency. Thia is below US break-even rates. ent cargo rates are considerably below these proposed minlmums. Th^ e^ressed confidence that the rest of the operators would follow suit since talks have been carried on for some time now with representatives from various coun­ tries, and they seemed in favor of the agreement US tramps, with the protection of the '50-50' law, have been able to secure rates on Government car­ goes well above the proposed minimums. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Jan. $— STRHL NAVIGATOR (IsHimlan), Dee. 14—Chairman, J. Atharteni See-' Chairman, J. Bourgeels/ gecretary, R. Klanast. Stewards asked to return all retary, P. Haraya. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $19.39. ShW to soiled Unen befma changing. Need awning tor loAout. Vote of thanks to be fumigated for roaches. steward dept. for Bne Christmas din­ VALCHRM (Heron), Dec. I—Chair­ ner Ad A meals. man, H. Martini Seeretary, W. Nesta. LONOVIEW VICTORY (Victory Ship's fund $19.90. New dele^ , Carriers), Dec. 21—Chairman, M. elected. Vote of thanks to stoward Luxsa/ Secretary, Lewis. Request dept. for fine Thanksgiving dinner. for stainless steel T. tope for gal­ Patrolman to check water. m.Iieved ley and pantries table granted. No to be cause of men not feeling well. repairs made due not to Abrt stay In Nov. II—Chairman, O. Kersey/ $acOne day wbslstcnce paid in NY. retary, W. Nasta. Few minor repairs NY. No patrolmA present at time of to be made. All departments working sign on. Delegate resigned. New to get ship Into shape. Ship's fund delegate Ix/ckers to be fixed. $19.90. Few minor beefs squared Repairs toelected. away. New delegate elected. All re­ room clean.be made. Help keep messpairs completed. ROBIN SHERWOOD (RoMn), Jan. $ VALLRY PORGR XPenlntular), Dec. —Chairman, W. Kohut/ Sacrotary, F. Davlne. Reports accepted. Some dis­ 15—Chairman, F. Janes/ Secretary, $. Aralas. Repairs to be made. Soma puted ot. No hot -water in Aowers new mattresses received. Seeured new and quarters—to be taken up with fans for foc'sles—^n'ot Installed yet. patrolman. Ship's fAd $1L48. Washing machine repaired. Port dis­ NATALIE (Maritiiua Oversers), Dae charges to ba Issued at sea. Accident report sent to Welfare. Report ac­ $—Chairman, J. Hofegie/ Secretary, P. Jakubctak. RepA list to be turned cepted. Unanimous vote favoring Five men missed ship. Four resolutions forwarded to. LOG editor in. cleared. Few hours disputed ot. Sug­ by crew members of SS Falrport gestion to have Aore gang handle adopted Oct. 27. 1957 at general mem­ and shift ship after 9 PH In bership meeting. Delegate re-elected. stores US ports. Keep natives out of snessRecommend headquarters furnish aU halls. mattresses to be ordered. available Information In regard to Vote ofNew thanks to cooks Ad stewards vaccination and Aot cards. Sanitary dept. for excellent service and Aow. men to alternate weekly on cleaning of recreation and wash room. Crew ROBIN gHERWOOD (RAln' Lino), members advised to ba patient during Jan. 14—Chalzman, O HauMn/ Eacpayoffs. rotary, $. Johnmn. Dlscuaslon on milk situation. New delegate elected. WACOgr* (Waterman), Dae. One night lodging to be paid, by Chairman, J. Morris/ $acretary, B. company. Ship's fAd $11.40. Water Ray. Safety delegates to be elected . tanks to be cleaned, water rusty. and any unsafe condltlbns to ba re­ Ship stored under Moore-McCormack ported to delegates Immediately. Mo­ standard. Milk to be served three tion to elect one safety delegate for times dally-when supply is exhaust­ each dept. ed. more to be ordAed. Garbage to ba dumped idt. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), Dae. y—Chairman, L. Lewis/ $aereBRADFORD ISLAND (Citlas garvlce) tary, M. Kamgoad. Delegate reported Jan. 11—Chairman, D. Kirk/ Secre­ on wcUaro benefits. Few minor beefs. tary, T. Holt. Short two men In DIsenssion on cleaning recreation black gang—hospitalized. Bull Line haU. ate. Put hasps and locks on .time to be paid. Reports accepted. all doors on main deck. Bookcase to be placed in anoAer lo­ cation. Overhead air duct CAtrol ANDRiW ' JACKSON (Waterman), lever to be fixed. Dae. 1—Chairman, W. Wallace/ Sec ratary, 1. Auar. Two men hospital­ SBATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain) ised. headquarters notified. Repair Jan. 11—Chairman, A. Whttmar/ Saclists submitted. Discussion re; door ratary, p. Patrick. Some repairs knobs In fidley doors on main deck. mada. New repair list to be AbmitDoor locks and knobs to bo replaced. ted. Vote of t^nks to steward dept. Fan room aft needs lock on door. To for fine Christmas dinner. Some mastart sh^'s fund. Hospltallxed brother puted OT—to be settled. New delegate. donated 19 packs of cigarettes to gate eleeted. Motton to elect new craw. Cigarettps turned over to pa­ delegate every two mAths Ad ro­ trolman in NY for brothers In hospi­ tate Job. Request plywood under tal. Vote of thanks to brothers In bunks to make mattresses mora-gomsteward dept. who took care of sick fortable, and sleeping better. brothers during trip. COiEUR IPALRNB VICTORY (VieROYAL OAK (Cttlas Ssrvlca), Jan. tory Carriers), Dae. 29—Chairman, A. IS—Chairman, A. Ooncalvasr Sacrg- Andarson/ Sacratary, F. .Hicks. One tary, D. Board. Bng. dept. rooms man missed ship. Joined In Graeca. painted. Beef on calllng„man for It was reported tdgASttea ariU ba midnight , settled. Watertight doors rationed-1^ cartons per WMk to repaired. Gasoline taste tn drinking insure sufficient amount for trip. -Ona water wlR be remedied at next port. man hospitalized in Scotland. Soma Bhlp'S fund $.70. Some dhq/uted ot. disputed ot. Report accepted, One man missed Alp in Bait. BR has coffee grounds in garbage can, beef with mate. Reports accepted. on deck. Vote of thanks to broAers Cihedt quality and variety of stores on Robin Line ships for standing by to win ships back for SIU. .ij. 'T'-os','* DE SOTO (WatarmSn), Das. S— Chairman, R. Hodgas/ Sacratary, B. Yarn. Soma disputed ot. New dalaate elected. Ot in deck dapt not elng divided equally. Keep beefs below, do not carry topslda. Vote of thanks to steward dapt tor good food Ad service. answag. food coi Steward promises hot calces or French toast dally, ham and grits more often and more green vegetables. General disr cusslon of chow. Chalrmau urges more cooperation by all hands with steward dept. . S STBBL ROVRR (Isthmian), Jan. 11 —Chairman, T. Oaspari gecralary, P. Danevan. Letter sent, to Hdqtrs. rei wfter on Oai. nenty of ot in deck dept. Ship'a fund $20. Few hours diluted ot. Reports accepted. InveMigated. new ubp cheat price, list. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Jan. It— Chairman, W. Harris/ SagratawY, D. Oardner. Three man hoadtaUxed. Ship's fAd $llfi9. Psasant delbgata to.remain on Job. Dalagata to com tact patrolman to obtain soma Drana to dlOA bathrooms) ' •;» - $TEEL VOYAGER (lathmtan). Dye. 2,—Chairman, R. Hunt/ gecretary, Fi Quintayo. Letter sent re: sulphur bags as penalty cargo. Ship's fund $14.82. Few hours disputed ot. One man mUsed ship, rejoined. Repair list to be turned In. Drinking water in Fefaiaa Gulf very hard, mak^ washing clothes Ad dlAea very dilRcult. Cwnplalnta abqut water ca_ Ulueas. Vote of thanks to stew. depL Jor fine Christmas dinner. YORKMAR (Calmer), Nov. Chairman, R. King/ gecretary, W. fitorrla. New delegate elected. To start ship's fund. Report accepted.' Motion to air-condition alt SIU ships, ^move clothes from line when dry. WaAing machine agitator to be re­ placed, cannot bo reiNrired.. Cooper­ ate hi keeping laundry dean. ^, Ti -sfn-r fj - - , -' I.". •' y':: &y • lyo • ' v -If 3v:, • A--; _ •-» ' V, ; " •''"5^''';.-/f - :,y", . f . S..> f.'"' -i ' ^-.X ; r'.i •ijf'-yu.-*.:;. �WtArairf 14, Itit ,;'5.-;''i SEAFARERS Fare ElenH LOC 1-2-3-4' MCS Moves On GamUing Hangover From CP Rule SAN FRANCISCO ^A multi-million dollar shipboard gambling ring that grew up imder its Communist-dominated forerunner has been marked for destruction by the SlU-affiliated Marine Cooks and Stew--*" ' down, those responsible are going ards. MCS ordered the crack­ to find themselves in real trouble." down in the last stage of its cam­ The crackdown follows MCS ac­ paign to enforce union rules and tion to enforce job and work rules to clean out the gambling syndi­ strictly on passenger ships. MCS cate that flourished on West Coast moves in that direction have mado passenger liners under the eyes of it increasingly difficult for gam­ Hugh Bryson's Marine Cooks arid blers to ply theirJrade. Stewards Union. The ring report­ The gambling syndicate grew up edly siphoned millions from the on West Coast ships as a result of wages of Pacific Coast seamen: lax tmion practices by the former MCS Secretary-Treasurer Ed stewards union. During that time, Turner told union members and professional gamblers took some of the San Francisco press that he the lowest-paid jobs aboard ship intends to put the liners' profes­ for one reason oniy—to run the games. Since the MCS won juris­ sional gamblers out of business: "We are closing down all organ­ diction over the steward depart­ ized gambling on passenger ships," ment, the gambling hands have had Turner said. "If they do not shut a hard time, principally because the union is insisting that ship rules be carried out to the letter. Jobs are rotated and crew mem­ bers are expected to put in a day's work. The rules have made it tougher on professional gamblers, who used to clear millions of dol­ lars a year in round-the-clock gambling games for off-duty sea­ men. WASHINGTON—In a 5-to4 de­ The latest MCS move is designed cision, the Supreme Court has ex­ to protect seamen against shiady tended the right of seamen to sue gambling deals. It is not aimed under the Jones Act for shipboard at card games or any other imorinjuries without proving negli­ ganized gambling for crewmembers gence, where the shipowner was or passengers. guilty of violating a statute or regulation. ' The decision applies even though the regulation con­ cerned was not intended to pre­ vent the injury caused. The case arose from the death of Arthur Milan, a seaman on a tug of the American Dredging Company. Milan was killed in a fire which started when a kerosene lamp on the tug ignited vapors BOSTON—The men on the from surface oil on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. A Coast beach here are looking forward Guard regulation requires that the to the coming visit of three French lamp be placed at least eight feet labor union officials. These men above the water for better visa- are here under the auspices of the bility, but in this case it was only International Cooperation Admin­ three feet above the water. istration of the State Department In previous cases involving rail­ and are making studies of various road workers the courts have ruled unions throughout the country. ^ against railroad' employers where Two of the visitors are primar­ there was a violation of either of ily concerned with the problems two Federal safety statutes, regard­ found in the merchant marine in­ less of whether negligence was dustry. They are Pierre Alisse, proven or not. The Milan case ex­ vice president of the Union Mer­ tended these decisions to maritime chant Marine Officers, an afidliate injuries arising under the Jones of the French Confederation of Act. Christian Workers, and Marcel Although the company would not Saint-Cast, a member of the union have been automatically liable be­ grievance committee of the Mer­ cause the violated regulation on chant Marine Union which is affili­ visibility had nothing to do with ated with the General Confedera­ fire, under this decision, ship­ tion of Labor Workers' Force. owners can be held -absolutely The third visitor is Guy Marcel liable for injuries resulting from Pierre Ducas, a local union stew­ the violation of any statute or regu­ ard of the General Confederation lation. of Technicians and Supervisor Emiployees. This is one of the most important unions in the transpor­ Movfng? Notify tation industry in France. Shipping picked up slightly over Welfare the past period, as did registration. Seafarers and SlU families Although the forecast for the fu­ who apply for maternity, hos­ ture is uncertain it is hoped that pital or surgical benefits from it will continue as well as it 'was the Welfare Plan are urged to for the last period. keep the Union or the Wel­ The Michael (Carras), Brad­ fare Plan advised of any ford Island (Cities Service) and changes of address while their the Seagarden (Penn. Nav.) paid applications are being proc­ off and signed on during the last essed. Although payments are two weeks. In transit were the often made by return mail, Steel Director (Isthmian), Gov­ changes of address (or illegible ernment Camp and the Bents return addresses) delay them Fort (Cities Service). when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving or plan to move are advised to immediately notify SlU headquarters or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New York, NY. . High Court Broadens Jones Act Bait. Crews Supertanker SS Atlantic BALTIMORE—The first group of Seafarers was processed through the new clinic here last week. Until a permanent system can he worked out, they will be picked according to the oldest dates on their ship­ ping cards. Once all of the kinks are ironed out though, the brothers will be serviced as they apply. Shipping remained in a slump over the past period and the overall outlook is not too promising. The supertanker Atlantic (Mar-Trade) will be turned oyer to the company around the 17th and a full crew should be shipped for her this week. There are still five vessels, thtf Flomar, Portmar, Texmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Omar Chapman (Boston Shipping) in layup and although there are rumors about when they will break out, there is no definite information. There were 33 "vessels in port during the past period, eleven paid off, seven signed ^on, and 15 were In transit. The vessels pkying off were the Feltore, Santore, Baltore, Chilore (Ore); Emilia, Jean, Edith, Mae (Bull); J. Kulukundis (Martis); Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Royal Oak (Cities Service). Signing on during the past pe­ riod iwere the Feltore, Santore, Baltore, : (Chilore, Cubbre (Ore); Losm^r. (Calmar) and. the Chas. Dunaif tColonial). In transit were the Morning Light, Wild Ranger (Waterman);" Steel Rover; Steel King,. Steel Voyager, Steel Direc­ tor (Isthmian); Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa )Puriten; Robin Hood! (Robin);'" Vehore, ; Feltore Will Anything Happen? "Fortune" magazine, spokesman for the business point of view, has put into the record the unsavory details of how Sears, Roebuck sponsored the union-busting apparatus of Labor Relations Associates for many years and how the com­ pany recommended this agency with such vigor that no less than 300 other US firms employed it each year, A number of trade union officials were put on_^the griddle by the McClellan investigating committee, partly because of their relationships with the head of the union-busting firm. The latter was also questioned with much severity. Somehow, the committee never got around to paying much attention "to Sears, Roebuck's responsibility and dropped the whole matter after a lower echelon company official promised it "wouldn't happen again." ^ow that "Fortune" has spelled" out much of the whole smelly mess, it will be interesting to see what—if anything— happens next. 'Will the McClellan Committee make any ef­ fort to Jiivestigate management's responsibility for corrupt labor practices? Will the business comnv^nity form a commit­ tee to pass judgment on Sears and possibly expel it from the* NAM or the US Chamber of Commerce? Will Internal Rev­ enue start investigating Sears tax returns for evidence of im­ proper business expense deductions such as some of the "en­ tertainment" expense on the labor relations side? Will daily newspaper editors denounce Sears? We can't wait to see. 4) 4 $ Nothing Like A Pro Two stories, one from the Wacoste out of Bremerhaven, the other from the SlU-Pacific District's Columbia Trader out of Adak, Alaska, again demonstrate the reliability and compe­ tence of professional seafaring men. The Columbia Trader's ordeal was mof e sever&r-a cracked deck .at sea. that had to be repaired imder extreme weather conditions, while the Wacosta had the good fortune to be in port when a fire broke out in her hold. But in both cases, officers and unlicensed crewmembers turned to with vigor and skillfully handled the emergency. - . A ship and her cargo is a multi-million dollar proposition. Contract rules with seafaring unions call for the vessels to be manned according to seniority with the ttiost experienced and skilled seafaring men getting first crack at available jobs. Of course, the US Oovernment has its own regulations as to the licensing, of ()ffi<:ers and the qualifications of the unlicensed es^ these, thgt,.expip#ce.pays offi • •: Boston Host To French Labor Reps '^O'MBWS . -N.*' » H H I .*-• �"• It '.r- _ «• -:".'-f(>' '>^"*Vt'-1;' ' SBAPARKRS Faff* TweUm Febnurr 14, IMt laC •'W': • Surveyor Has Beef On Master 16.6Wnutes Out of sight of each other despite clear visibility of ten miles/ two tankers racing along at IS-lcnot speeds are depicted in artist's drawing. Common deck department practices on tankers, says Sea« farer J. L Manning, make a head-on collision at "X" always possible, despite long odds. Tanker Safety Practices Rapped Common tanker practices that are not "just a deck department beef may come'as a "surprise" to members of the Union who either haven't sailed tankers altdgether or ship in other departments, according to Seafarer J L. Manning on the tanker Winter Hill. Manning says the collisionifsituation illustrated above is ship can tbeoretically cover Its five a deck' department beef or, when by no means wholly improb­ miles to the collision point in 16 on the ship, a problem for the three able and that even if there is no minutes and 40 seconds, barely ABs," comments Manning. "This is not so! This is a problem for every such disaster on record yet, what's over a quarter hour. "Many men believe this is Just member of the Union." to stop one from happening? "I have been sailing tankers for a number of years, and the tankA Long Way From Home ermen work while standing wheel watch," he points out. "It_'is the custom for the mate on watch to tell the AB quartermaster to leave the bridge, and get tools, paints, brushes, etc., to work with. Some Jobs take five minutes, some one hour. After the work has been per­ formed, the mate again tells the AB to leave the bridge to clean the tools, brushes etc." Thus, while the ship is plowing along at 18 knots and the horizon appears "all clear" at a Visibility of ten miles, the quartermaster is sent down to the paint locker to mix paints and clean brushes. The problem. Manning declares, is that while this is going, on, the mate may be busy too. He'll take a sight,-go into the chart room to work out the sight, then mark the position and dis­ tance run on the chart. He'll take a time check and write up the log. Unfortunately for everybody, the situation may be duplicated on an­ other tanker coming from the op­ Whooping it up in Sasebo, Japan, after a voyage from the posite direction. Persian Gulf are (I to r) Joe Wilaszak, night cook & baker; Alex In such a case, where everything Janes and Jerry Cordero, utilitymen, and Eddie Abrams, steward, that can possibly go wrong really with a trio of local belles. The boys are on the Cities Service Miami, does, it's less than 17 minutes to and are hoping to be back home after another voyage. get to Heaven, says Manning. Each i-- USPHS HOSPrrAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Patrick McCann Malmel AQlouana Archib'd McGuigan Eladlo Aris Fortunato Bacomo Herbert C. Mclssac Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Joaquin - Miniz Linzy Bosley C. Osinski Juan Denopra George G. Fhifer John J. DriscoU G. A. Puissegur Fabin Furmanek WUUam Rackley Joseph M. Gillard Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick Geo. E. Shumaker Everett Haislett Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Exequiel Tiong Antonio Infante Harry S. Tuttle Thomas Isaksen Woodrow Johnson VirgU E. WUmoth Ludwlg Kristiansen Pon P. Wing Dexter Worrell Kenneth Lewis USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. John O, Morrison Lewis B. Akins Willie C. Sanders Maximino Bernes John U. Tiliis Charles Jordan W. D. Warmack Jimmie Littleton Earl Willis Fred Miller James T. Moore USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. HD. Billy Earl Lynn Francisco Bueno Timothy McCarthy Robert Byrne John Maasik Angelo Camerote Henry. C. MuUins James Caldwell Thomas Mungo Jenaro Diaz Stephen E. Dinkel Clarence Murray Antonio Doameral Robert A. Parker Jose A. Perez Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever Gorman'T. Glaze George Rival N. L. Hargrove Joseph RoU Frederick Harris Eugene Roszko James Haynes John A. Smith Walter Jackson Opie C. WaU Melyin Knickman Paige Watson William Lane USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Robt. J. Henninger R. J. Arsenault Louie Holliday Alec B. Clary S. A. Motistafcas William E. Ekins Warren Reck Adelin Fruge -Norman B. Hadden BUly C. Ward USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost. W. E. przechoweki August J. Panepinto USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. John W. Bigwood Charles Cummlngs Claude Blanks • George Curry Richard B. Carrillo Michael Darawlch Alton J. Clement Harry Rnmett . D: McCorkindale Nolan Flowers Jack Moore Ben D. Foster Michael Muzio Leon Gordon WinfoEd PoweU M. Grochowskl L. O. RusseU Hayden Henry Wert A. Spencer George Huber Nicholas Tala James Hudson Edward Jeanfreau Gerald L. Thaxton Edward G. Knapp Lucien Theriot Juan Vazquez Antoine Landry Clifford Wuerts Leo Lang Jacob Zimmer Isidore Levy J. J. McAndzascs MANHATTAN STATE HOSPITAL WELFARE ISLAND. NY James W. Rist USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. E. DickUch P. W. McDonald G. B. Dunn E. L. Stark John D. Edwards USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas Xowe What's New? Tha LOG it "must" reoiJing for everybody In M. Dwyer's Brooklyn home, even "Boots" thq cat. "Boott" ccm't read, of course, but the likes the pictures. A' USPHS HOSPITAL . NORFOLK. VA. Roy Davis Jr. William H. Blason Waddia C. Binson Warren W. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Laron A. Ready George Aanensen George H. Rowland Joseph H. Berger Joseph R. Touart Lawson Evans James H. Hawkins Lewie A. Wilkerson Charles T. Nangla John Williamson . VA HOSPITAL 90USTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson ~ VA HOSPITAL MANCHESTER. NH Leo Dwyer •, VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KiUion VA HOSPITAL 1st AVE. & 24th STREET NEW YORK, NY Salvatore Legayada VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI USPHS HOSPITAL' MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITXL . CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay .CREEDMORE STATE HOSPITAL QUEENS VILLAGE. NY John G. Nolan SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATBN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DETRWT, MICH. WUUam DriscoU USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY P. Henlu L. Malsonet R. Hayes I. Sieger C. Reyes ^ A. Craato H. Simmons E. Matte M. Gaudlo W. Stevens N. Katoul J. Thomsson J. laipo C. Anderson J. Valentin H. AU R. DuffeU O. Adams P. Uotta J. AUey J. Stickney M. Chapman H. RowO ~-F. FuUord E.' Woods R. Freeman • W, GUas '\ W. GUas P.iionsatos To the Edltort ' IVe membert of tho crew of the SS Steel Surveyor wish to let our brothers of the SIU know Just what to expect when , they make this ship. Capt. Green, the master, thinks a union man is about tho lowest form of marine life. Ho gets hysterical when the word "agreement" is brought up. Ho is giving our ship's delegate R letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. hard time and refuses him a draw to which he is entitled. He also Insists the crew take rupees in Bombay and Calcutta, although he knows the agree­ ment calls for travelers' checks. A few days before Christmas our ship's delegate asked if we could send telegrams home and sign the logbook in payment for them. The captain answered: "No cash, no telegrams." Well, we will carry on in a good SIU manner until we get back Stateside in about threemonths. John Geissier Eugene J. KIrkiand William. Padgett SIU department delegates $> Urges US Run To Nova Scotia To the Editor: Well, it seems that the Nova Scotia government wants a ship to run from Boston to Yarmouth again, as they want to give a large subsidy on a cost-plus basis. It seems the deal will go to the company that bought the old Yarmouth and Evangeline, ac­ cording to a story in the Yar­ mouth newspaper about how they're trying to get those ships on the run. ^till I believe American ships with American crews shoui:i be used on a run between the two countries, since the ships will not be going far offshore. I hope something can be done In time, Li Melanson i t Days Under SaH Were No Picnic To the Editor: In the SEAFARERS LOG January 3rd issue, B. M. {.arsen recalls his "worst voyage," in 1905, in a brig und'er a bucca­ neer skipper. Van Horn, who, so to say, "got away with mur­ der." In the IT years that I "served" in sail, with 15 years spent all at sea and five times around the Horn, I recall my worst voy= age as AB in the full-rigged ship Westgate. It went from New­ castle, Australia, to Iquiqui, Chile, and round the Horn to Liverpool for-11 months during 1910-11, Showing his big yellow teeth that could bite, Jock Davidson, the skipper of the Westgate, barked at you to make your hair bristle. At odds with himself, the mates and the sailors, Jock did not have any luck. The winds were against him. He either had . to light fierce gales or lay be­ calmed af sea for a fortnight on a cross swell that made his : sails slam, bang and thrash, which alwajri drove him mad. Ha swore and cursed. HR shouted at his mates. He bawled^ at us, shaking his fist: "If I had you 20 years ago, I would have you hanging from the main yard!" Maggie, his wife. In the cab­ in, ran him and tbe ship. A mean woman, childless and aa ex-barmaid of Melbourne, she hated us sailors, gave Jock a tongue-lashing and drove him to drive us harder. Seven years she had sailed in the ship as the master, to give us the whack and keep us going hungry. Meantime,-two pigs grunted in the pigsty, forward. A rooster crowed in the coop amldship and hens cackled after laying their eggs. On slopchest nights, she sold us- groceries^ at fancy prices, while Jock, spiiling to himself, put down the prices against your pay in his big book. Then, like a salesman, he'd ask: "Is there anything else that you want to buy?" Lo, the poor sailor in those days. Capt. R. J. Petersen MM&P Local 88 $ LOG Coverage Appeals Te Him To the Editor: While visiting friends here in Washington, I have Just finished reading your SEAFARERS LOG. 1 must congratulate you on a seemingly wonderful paper. It appears to be for seamen and by seamen. I am an ex-Navy gob, so na­ turally things pertaining to the sea interest me, especially the men and ships of our merchisut marine. Carl L. Dowdy t. $ s. Appreciates Aid ill Bereavement To the Editor: I want to express my sincere gratitude to the officials of the SIU Welfare Services Depart­ ment in New York for the kind help and sympatHy they gave me after the recent death of my husband, John H. Boye. Thanks also for the kind and sincere letter from Union head­ quarters, as well as the SltTs benefits' check, and for the LOG which continues to come to me regularly. My thanks to all of you for your kindness. Mrs. John H. Bova Mall, LOG Help Brighten Trip To the Editor: Though we are almost in the land of no-where (Karachi), so to speak, and many of us have been on the old Coeur d'Alend Victory since August, we still get our LOG and mail from headquarters. It's always a scramble to see who shall read the LOG first Thanks to the brothers back home in our fine Union who are right on the ball In getting it to us. The ship's crew - is in deep sympathy with- our brother tho steward, Fred R. Hicks Jr., who recently lost his mother. She passed away about Dec. 19 but, he didn't know until January 9, when we were at Bandar Shapur, Iran, the same making his sorrow the deeper. We had a wonderful Christ­ mas dinner aboard ship in a land where there is no Christmas (Iz­ mir, Turkey). It seemed very strange. I thought as I walkedthe streets in Turkey on Christ­ mas Day how wonderful it is to live in America. Lucien Fi Drew Ship's delegate. ^ I •' �1^ uss MORNINO LIOHT (Wattrman), Oac. SI—Chairman. H. Biihap; Sacrafary, W. n|araa. Ona man mlaaed ahip. Ship ta ba fumlgatad tor roachea. iWpalra to be matte while at aea. Vote o< thanka to ateward dept. for lob well done. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Dee. 32—Chair­ man. H. Moon; Secretary, none. One man taken off ship lU. Report ac­ cepted. Return coffee cups to pantry. Vote of thanks to men on watch for taking care of night pantry at night. Vote of thanks to men on Robin Line for a fine Job In getting ships back In EIU. ORION PLANET (Orion). Dec. IS— Chairman. T. Vablontky; gecretary. R. Perry. Saw captain about Income taxes—no money will be taken out untU end of trip. Will 4>btaln W-3 SEAFARERS ed. Steward claims hams put en board in NT are too salty and cannot be used. Baeon was of inferior grade. Shortage of Juices and canned fruits. Washing machine to be arranged in a more convenient and safe position. Present position hazardous. When ship has port list all drains back up mak­ ing locations dangerous and unsani­ tary. Separate dishes and silverware to be used when serving outsiders aboard ship. THE. CABINS (Terminal Tankers). Dec. 22—Chairman. R. Jarnlgan; Sec­ retary. J. Jimenez. Fireman missed ship In Bait. Ship's fund $6J1. Few hours disputed ot. New delegate elected. Fix forward door and have leas noise In messroom. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Dec. 22—Chairman. R. Plere; Secretary. J. Btdzllya. Beef on chow. Request more and better night lunch. Delegate to see steward—cook states he Is not trying to satisfy 42 men. he's only doing his best. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atlantic). Jan. I—Chairman. C. Cooper; Secretary. C. Hemby. No drinking aboard. Delayed sailing disputed. Ship's fund $36.10. Report accepted. Headquarters to contact company and have them In­ stall life rafts aft for men sleeping there. Bosum Will make any repairs he can. Keep all doors on hocks or keep closed. Return cups to pantry. Safety report made. .? •-f IJk. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service). Jan. 4—Chairman. J. Mitchell; Secretary. L. Hacmann. Ship's fund $20. Report accepted. Dangerous conditions exist In crew's quarters—exposed steam line. Placed on repair list. List all repairs to he made. Keep messhall clean at ail times. Request clarification re: pull­ ing buckets while on ot watch. Letter being sent to headquarters requesting Information. forms from paymaster. Captain told delegate (he was very proud of crew and It was the best he had ever sailed with. Copies of Welfare Plan posted. TWro men hospitalized. Ship's fund $13. Steward dept. delegate hospi­ talized In Bahrein; messman acting as delegate. No beefs. New delegate elected. MoUon passed unanimously In favor of retaining hourly Job calls. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ Cooperation urged among crew. Re­ riers). Jan. 7—Chairman. $. Sekol; quest change In medical treatment In Secretary. A. Johannah. Bosun fired Bahrein. Matter reported to capUln .because of dnmkenness. Reports acwho aaked that complaints be put In- ' ceptcd. writing and they would be turned ever to the agent. piacUMlOB about STEEL RECORDER (isthmian). Jan. men changing rooms, to be straight­ 1—Chairman. S. Zeagler; Secretary. ened out by crew members. LOGS to C. WInfleld. New delegate elected. be passed along to officers after crew- Need new washing machine or good members are through reading them. second-hand one. Need new mstDlscusslcn on heat when working In trcBscs. Delegate reported on poor tanks. To ask captain for additional service In deck dept. messhall. Dis­ blower. Discussion about ^ovle pro­ cussion on same. Messmen will coop­ erate to give better service. Steward jector. to designate duties of messmen. ORION STAR (Orion). Dec. IS — Chairman. W. Thornton; Secretary. R. ANOELINA (Bull). Dec. IS—Chair­ Mills. Four men hospitalized: two man. H. Pruitt; Sacretary. R. Morreplacements. Short one man. Books ylsefte. New delegate elected. Cups and magazines to be purchased. Ship's not to be left in pissageway. to be fund $22.88; Two day men missing. returned to pantry. Discussion on Soma disputed ot. Some performers. ship's fund. .Crewmembers requiring New treasurer and reporter elected. money for telegrams, etc. te donate Cooperation urged among crew. Re­ to fund. Washing machine to be turn cups to pantry. Keep washing turned off after using. machine clean. Vote of thanka to watch standers for cleaning mesa and ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), pantiV. Treasurer left money with Dec 22—Chairman. C. Manclne; Sec­ member before leaving ship. Did not retary, E. Auer. Delegate thanked report to delegate. crew for taking care of brothers who became 111 and had to be hospitalized. SANTORl (Ore Mav.), Dec. 27 — Engine dept. to repair locks on fidley Chairman. H. Whlsnant; Secretary. S. doors. Ship's fund started at payoff. Walton. Ship's fund $12.26 plus do­ Donations to be made to fund and nations of crew used to send flowers steward to be repaid for money spent to steward's deceased wife. Few hours on X-mas tree and decorations for disputed ot. Two men getting off. dining room. Each dept. to elect a Report accepted. To ask patrolman safety delegate and hold safety meet­ about midnight meal when deck dept. ing per instructions. Good ship. Re­ works through night while loading. port accepted. Communications to be Iteef about cleanliness of night pan­ posted. Discussion on method of do­ try. Vote of thanks to ateward dept. nations for ship's fund. Dept. ddeAsk patrolman whether' It la compul­ gates to collect. sory to sign foul weather document. CLAIBORNE (Waterman). Dec 24— ilATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain). Dec. Chairman. W. Cunningham; Secretary. IS—Chairman. W. Hall; Secretary. R. J. Whlted. Captain writing letter to Hannibal. $212 collected for Injured LOG about rescue of USN pilot. One member who la In Englewood Hospi­ man Short—will be replaced In Mo; tal. Ship's fund $75.50. Report ac­ bile. Messman to feed men going on cepted. Cooperation asked Id closing watch first. Place one carton of milk' all water valves. Vote of thanks to on table .at a time. Repair lists to be steward dept. for fine Christmas din­ turned in te delegate, ner. DEL MI/NDO (Miss.), Dec 13 — STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian). Dec. Chairman. T. Sustaire; Secretary, R. 21—Chairman. C. DIennon; Secretary. Malay. No fresh vegetables available R Starns. Good trip. Repair list in Brazil. Few hours disputed ot. submitted. Report on draw in Halifax, Rusty wash water in laundry. See letter sent to hdqtrs. re; Injured man engineer about pulling Ice twice a left in DJlboutL Few hours disputed day. Write letter to headquarters ot. Reports accepted. Several com­ about coffee situation. plaints about menus. Steward to co•perata more with crew In planning KYSKA (Waterman). Bsc. IS—Chair­ meals. Ship needs fumigating. Cock­ man. C. Hestetteri Secretary. R. Masroaches now qualify for retirement. terc New delegate. elected. Repair list to be made up. New reporter STEEL MAKER (Isthmian). Oct. 13— elected. Some dlnuted ot. Need new Chairman. T. Rudlch; Secretary. B. spigot for water-fountain, recreation Hand. Shlp::s fund $10.50. CooUes room, after quarters. To seci\re all would do maintenance Worjt If ship cups and dishes after use. Place dirty goes to Bombay. Few hours disputed dishes in sink with water. Take care delayed sailing from NY. Steward of washing machine—do not run dry. commented on entrance Into galley All membera enjoyed X-mas dinner after hours. Proper attire to be worn enroute to Okinawa. No drinks In messhalls. More night lunch to be stronger than lemonade. put out. Keep pantry -clean after hours. Meat boxes to be kept locked. NEVA WEST (Bleemneld). Dec. 15— Chairman. E. Keagy; Secretary. W. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian). Dec. Dels. Gangway Tratch to be on duty Chairman. F. Sawole; Secratary. T. at all times unless relieved by mate. •aspar. Ship's fund $20. mter la Safety Committee to be elected from dirty—hdqtrs. to be notified, washing all depts. Messroom. pantry, recrea­ machine needs repairing. Supply re­ tion room and laundry to be painted. pair lists for voyage. Vote of thanks One man left ship at Beaumont.-Head­ to steward dept. for good chow and quarters notified. Ship's fund $7. fine service. Short one man. Some disputed ot. New reporter elected. Keep meaahalP STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). Dec IS clean at all times. —Chairman. R. PrIdeaux; Secretary. A. Nettuno. New delegate elected. ROBIN KIRK (Robin). Dec. 14— SUp'a fund $37.90. Few hours dis­ Chairman. W. Compton; Secrefary. R. puted ot. New secretary-reporter Jacksed. Report to C. Simmons read elected. Complaints of cold fdiad from to Spj crew members concerning pantry. General discussion about food, NMV man being put on ahip after tt fruit Juices, night lunch and menus. had been certified as an SIU ship by Steward claims rations on Juices and the NUtB. Crew warned to remain c«taia fsodU. Crew io give r-ippsrt OS good behs'vinr and keep names out of log book, so as not to Inake it difficult for 81U Nagottating Com­ mittee to reach an agredment with up in NY. Odegatc states ap- Moorn-McCoraaidc. fflilp'g fond B>1JS. teh mattresses are necd- Keep ender fountain dean. LOG Greetings Tate TUrtceft' Mow's Winter? Even Persian Gulf Is Cold Seamen are hardened to accept all types of weather, but this doesn't mean they have to like it, too. That's why Sea­ farers on the Plymouth Victory left Bombay for home re-' cently with mixed feelings."*" The prospect of coming home to keep things in order. "There's always a tall one being told in the to the cold is not too cheerful. messhall and lots They can't be blamed very much, of really smiling after their agreeable stay in 76* faces all trip. weather and the pleasant off-duty "Morale is very hours under the sun at Candy high, although Beach. It was 10* in New York this the ports we hit week and a chilly 50° down in were nothing to Miami for this time of year. brag about," he Unable to come up with a solu­ pointed out. How* Joseph Manuel, saloon mess­ tion for tHg weather problem, ever, even the man (left), and Arnold Levine, ship's reporter John F. Flynn said Persian Gulf pro­ Abbey wiper, (lank life-ring on deck the trip so far has otherwise been vided some sur­ of the Petrochem in traditional a smooth one "with as good a crew prises. "It was really cold at times as I have ever sailed with" aboard and the crew had to use blankets ship photo. most nights, which was what almost everybody liked about the trip." Coming back to the weather, Flynn reported that the stay in Bombay was so pleasant, even the beer tasted better. They found they could . get Despite all the well-intentioned New Year's resolutions, the only two quarts fish stories are back with us again. First to report on the the first day, one the second, two prowess of their agile anglers is the gang on the Massmar. the third, etc., It appears "Windy" Gayle^ but even this was took the honors in the fishing agine. They tell us he managed it okay because "it sweepstakes last trip, and by while doing a little chipping with sure tastes good as neat a tidck as you could im- a 45-pound mall up in the cross- when it's ration­ trees. "Windy" succeeded in de­ ed." throning Swede Regner while he On hand among Rynn was at it. Notify Union the crew are Things got underway when Reg­ "Spud" Murphy as ship's delegate On LOG IMaii ner began talking up the fish he and "doing a job that would be a As Seafarers know, copies of had caught on the previous trip. credit to any Union man by keep­ each issue of the SEAFARERS Up in the crosstrees, Gayle appar­ ing things running smoothly." LOG are mailed every two ently overheard this conversation Other well-known brothers aboard weeks to all SIU ships as well as and hustled down to challenge the include "Blackie" Abbey, bostmj to numerous clubs, bars and champion. What Swede found out Burton, chief electrician, other overseas spots where Sea­ lafer to his dismay was that "Mike" Jake Pursell, steward, and "Red" farers congregate ashore. The "Windy" had already spotted his Spencer, chief cook. procedure for mailing the LOG prey from up high. Meanwhile, the involves calling all SIU steam­ lines went out and the fish got on. ship companies for the ItinerThe unexpected result was that aiies of their ships. On the Gayle's fish "weighed" in at 75 basis of the information sup­ pounds, which was five pounds plied by the ship operator, three more than Swede had pulled in. copies of the LOG, the head­ Our Reporter admits that there was quarters report and minutes some disagreement for a time be­ forms are then airmailed to the tween the combatants over the size company agent in the next port of their respective entries. of call. However, even though the scales Similarly, the seamen's clubs were broken and there was no real get various quantities of LOGs. way to tell what was what, "Windy" at every mailing. The LOG is took the prize. He told the Swede sent to any club when a Sea­ that if he could swing a 45-pound farer so requests it by notifying mall up in the crosstrees to knock the LOG office that Seafarers off rust, why then no one could congregate there. really dispute his word on the fish, As always the Union would either. like to hear promptly from SIU Unable to punch a hole in all ships whenever the LOG and that logic, Regner conceded defeat. ship's maU is not delivered so He confided that "you can't pick a that the Union can maintain a all the time anyway." We Editor, day-to-day check on the accu­ winner figure maybe next year will be dif- SEAFARERS LOG, racy of its mailing lists. ^ferent, too. FISH STORIES RESUME; 'WINDY' TAKES PRIZE ^ pnoros ^ ^roeie£> ?anRY ^ac. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information^ NAME e e • e e e e e e e e.dl STREET ADDRESS ....... • e e « e • CITY ....ZONE ... ST^hTE ................. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you •ro on old lubscribor and hava 'a changa of addreit, plaaso givo your former addrasi bolowi ADDRESS It lookt like fists for dinner on the Massmar after a day's woH: by "Windy" Gayle,- Bill Saylors, |uan Rodriguez, Swede Regner and Burl Hair. Nobody's «ure h<m it came about, but "Windy" ii the new ehampimi. Photo by ship's delegate Pete Loik. • 0.0 0 e eeeooeee eeeoeee e.f# CITY .........ZONE ... STATE .. . 4 e• �''#ag« VVriDiteeB SSAPARERS Time Marches On For Tony r^;; Benefits Cheer Sill Pensioner To the Edlton I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the special $25 Christmas bonus from our welfare plafa. Words cannot explain the feeling of gratitude and contentment attached to receipt of said bonus, especially at this time of year, and early enough in advance to bring cheer that letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. A few of the gang on the Del Sol toast "Brother Anthony J. Dugas, DM (center), on his 57th birthday. Baker Jose Leston even produced a birthday cake for the occasion. Pictured (I to r) are A. P, Bteven, OS; "Whitey" Alsebrook, AB and deck delegate; L P. Trahan, wiper; Dugas; Vic Brunell, chief electrician; Geo. Dovronich, bosun, and A. E. Hawkins, OS. Photo and data by ship's delegate J. M. Patterson and steward "Red" Simmons. I m-• SID HALL DIRECl'ORY SlU, A&G District 103 Durham SL Phone; 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617V4 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Qneheo 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD. OnUrio 52 St. Da^ds St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Sault-au-Matelot MORGAN err* 912 Front St. QUEBECQuebec Phone: 3-1569 Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 BinTALO. NY..1 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S, Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Bfaln 1-0147 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo 1036 3rd St. . Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 DETROIT..... Phone: Woodward 1-6857 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas *2-5475 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randilph 2-4110 . SAVANNAH .. 2 Abercorn St. . .E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUIette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif.... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRHrrARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECREIARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck W. HaU. Joint HARRY HTOLOWITZ. C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint .E Mooney. Std. J. Volpian. Joint BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sbeelian, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-40a9; 3-4080 LAEE CHARLES. La. . . 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 PORT COLBORN* Ontario TORONTO. Ontario Great Lakes District LOG-A-RHYTHM; • S •'• :•/ Moon Passage I V HONOLULU i'"<. r «> SUP 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND ....311-SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND. CaUf... 510 llacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON... 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK..... 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Now, like some large, bright silver disk It hangs on earth suspended; HALIFAX. N.S. 128t4 HoUis St. Phone 3-6911 • < MONTREAL. ... 634 St. James St. West Then it's gone, like a magic wand, • _ ___ PLateau 8161 For its night OR earth is ended. FORT WILLIAM 406 Simpson St. Del Mar .. . . .Ontario . Phone: 3-3221 Canadian District ri': The" TRooTi of romance shines tonight From every knob and door. Its magic light reflects itself From coral o§ the ocean floor, \ Its rays embrace a sailing ship The passenger liner and tramp. Also over'the lovers' lanes. The people to enchant. rOruuf Uj ihSB IOC would'"-otherwise be somewhat less. Undoubtedly there are others among our disabled brothers who, like myself, are enjoying the wonderful feeling of ab­ solute and lasting security being derived from our Seafarers Welfare'Plan. They must often, as I do, talk with pensioners from our industries, who are astonished when informed of the true picture regarding the benefits from our Seafarers Welfare Plan. , I often detect an expression of doubt on some faces. Fur­ thermore, when they learn that said benefits have been achieved in a comparatively short span of years, they do not hesitate to admit that our ^lan is posi­ tively the finest they have ever heard about, and wish that their own welfare plan could be con­ sidered even a "close second." I am able to navigate, with the aid of a cane, and enjoy visiting the Boston hall when­ ever possible, usually meeting some of the oldtimers with whom I once sailed but can't hope to ship wkh anymore. In dosing, best wishes to the entire membership and to all my friends. Charles A. McComlskey $ Sees Aii-Oiit Drive On Labor To the Editor: One of the absurdities of our time is the existing all-out effort to destroy labor organirations' by brainwashing the US citizen­ ry with a barrage of clever prop­ aganda. This actually seeks to convince people that unity for the common good*^ of working men and women is unnecessary and, in fact, almost un-Ameri­ can. All of this is being done by shrewd industrial gamblers who owe all of their success to the very unity which they deplore for the masses. Through unityr In "uniona" of their own, they have gained control of all prof­ itable industry, including radio, television and news publica­ tions. This has served to further teeir program of reducing many wage-earners to the state of pov­ erty that existed not too many years ago, and that will exist again if we forget the misery of those times and allow the or­ ganized labor movement to lag. The press has used the word union in such close connection with communism on so many oc­ casions that many people con­ sider the very word union unAmerican. Yet it is a. fact that a union of these 48 states in which we live, and hope to pre­ serve for our' children, has be­ come the world's greatest and most envied' nation. Besides, knowing full well.that unity and organization is the answer to successful planning in our homes, on our jobs or in any undertaking, it is difffcult to un­ derstand how anyone could be naive enough to allow his think­ ing to be distorted by those whose assets are over-swollen to the extent that a normal life span would end without their consuming a fractional part thereof. 'Labor's fight for benefits Is not a fight to deprive anyone of anything. It is a fight to over­ come greed and selfishness, the result of which could provide a substandard existence for the families,of those who toil. Union members will be wise to observe the actions of their Congress­ men during the current investi­ gations of labor leaders and be ready to pounce upon them with threats of defeat at the polls should they dare to propose leg­ islation designed to cripple or - retard trade union progress in any way. There is hardly an institution, including our churches and Fed­ eral Government, that has not had its crooks to deal with. The labor movement is also dealing with them, but we shall also keep our unions, just as we kept our churches and our govern- ^ ment, because they are good and necessary to the unparalleled American way of life. Fra^ Reid 4> 4" $ SlU Service Draws Thanics _To the Editor: .: The office' of the Coast Guard Representative, together with the Coast Guard personnel at the USPHS Hospital, Brighton, Mass., would like to take this opportunity to thank Port Agent James Sheehan and your, organ­ ization, the SIU, for the various gifts and special services ren­ dered by your group to the Coast Guard patients through­ out the past year. Your generosity Rnd kind con­ sideration is greatly appreciated by all. Thank you again for yoilr fine work. ' L. P. Inconiglloe, VHMC, USCG Higher Return Asiced Oh Funds To theJBditon Although I'ik single, I'm con­ cerned about those of otu* broth­ ers who are heads of large families. Is there not some pos­ sible way in which the capital in our welfare plan could be invested so as to gain larger dividends? This could provide snbsistence for members of a Seafar­ er's family, according to their number, while the brother is competing for a job on the ship­ ping board. It would be in ad­ dition to the pitifully small amount provided by unemploy­ ment compensation which, es­ pecially when filed out of state, is sometimes a long time in coming. ' I see whete the "Sire Plan" pays seven percent, dividends and similar plans pay even more on an annual basis. It seems to me that if the capital in our welfare fund wef e maneuvered in such a way as to gain more dividends, we couldn't fall to gain more ad­ vantages from the flock of new benefits it would bring. It seems that the dividends of such a plan would snowball if~ invested at a good rate of in­ terest which is compounded quarterly or semi-annually. As it now stands, single Sea­ farers, meaning the unmarried men, haven't too much to gain in the way of benefits other than vacati^ or death. And you have to lose to win the latter. Perhaps more consideration can be given the single Seafarer in future benefits provided by the plan. Clarence L. Cousins (Ed. note: Investments of Welfare Plan funds are in what are known as "legals" — those stocks and bonds invested in by ' savings banks and insurance companies. These "legals" serve as guides for investment. Some so-called high interest rate plans are considered risky and can be subject to violent fluctuations whereas welfare trustees have d responsibility to make invest­ ments on the basis of stability and legality which involves a lower rate of return. ' In othef words, the Seafarers Welfarf Plan is guided in its investment policy by the same principles followed by banks, insurance companies and trusts.) ^ ^ Pacific Ocean Crew Lauded . To the Editor: . ^ I wish to thank the members of the crew of the pS Pseific Oc-can for their sincere and thoughtful ktodness at a time when it was deeply appreciated by tiie family of Seymour Grose. Elmer H. Grose Boeton, Maae. i NOPB/- TOO 0/R1Y/ 'i.V' '• ' ".'V' •>. �MM JOtiaiNA (Llbarty Nav.), Jan. CiMlniMiif N. Rwntayi S«<r*laiTr J. Lwidy. Caw captain eoaemtlpg arwho aUt^ tliay wUl ba back to Doe. ao and aU aUotmenta will start as of daU Joined vessel. CoUcctad tas for majsrines and books. Crew urged to return all books and masazines after reading. Beport accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow during holiday season. Suggestion to have deck dept. meeUng to regulate gang­ way watches, etc. CITIBt SERVICK BALTiMORI (CHIes Service), Jan. 11—Chairman, B. Hagert Secretary, L. Hagmann. Ship's fund S20. Report, accepted. No beefs, everything running smoothly- , STBEL BXRCUTIVB (Isthmian), Dec 20—Chairman, A. Biornten; Sac- SEAFARERS about working oilers in port asi week days ba • in week-ends. _ New delegate elected. TiYto oMain wntcb for each foc'aiei ehui deserts before serving. STESr. ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 29—Chairman, J. Kramer; Secretary T. Cunningham. Submit repair lists be­ fore arrivaL One man missed ship in Honolulu. Reports accepted. Short­ age of milk. Close ice box door. Repair door stays. See patrolman in NY to square away beef. Suggest donation of Si for library. STEEL KIND (isthmian), Jan S— Chairman, F. Pasaluk; Secretary J. Lawton. Report accepted. Crew to retain present working hotu-s. Stew­ ard to supply cleaning gear when necessary. See capt. about getting getting two cartons of cigarettes a week. Repair list to be submitted. Crew had Kerry Christmas and Happy New Year. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), ' Dec. 2S—Chairman, D. Story; Secre­ tary, R. Hernandez. New delegate elected. New reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund $27. One fire­ man missed ship. Motion that offi­ cials of Luion, in future negotiations seek establishment Of the retirement plan, with certain stipulations and requirements. Discussion about poor grade of coffee, etc. Keep pantry dean, return cups. Turn in soiled linen. WiLLIAM H. CARRUTH (Penn), Dec. 22—Chairman, E. Brinson; Secretry, E. Powell. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and 81U men aboard Robin Line ships. refary, A. Brodle. Discussaion of ship's fund. BerH with chief engin­ eer. Some disputed ot. Need new washing . machine. All. engine dept. rooms need patnUng. AU repair lists to be ready by Dec. 22. Discussion en launch service. Steward to see that gaUay does not run short of foo(L Jan. IB—Chairman, V. Oenco; Sec­ retary. A. Brodle. Mug. dept. rooms painted. Most repairs made. Draw in HaUfax to be in US dollars. Some disputed ot. Need baking oven in gaUey; new ice box for pantry: new washing nuchine. Beef to be brought to patrolman's attention. Steward complimented on Christnuw and New Year's Day dinners and quality of food. '•} i. - ' • i.,' r ii •I" -"j :1 -I STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 2— Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary R. Hand. No tmefs: everything running smoothly, Ship's fund S12. Three hrs. disputed ot. Reports accepted. Screen doors to be placed by messhalis and galley to keep out flies and other pests. Vote of thanks to baker. Repair list ' to be given each delegate and posted in messhalis. Eng. dept. foc'sles to be sougeed. Bathroom and pantry to be painted. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory. Carriers), Oct. 20—Chairman, L. Schmldti Secretary. J. Manvllle. New delegate elected. Laundry to be cleaned by sanitary ord. Recreation by BR utility. Clean linen to be is­ sued every FViday morning. Dec. 12—Chairman, R. Stough) Sec­ retary, J. Menvllle. No mail received since Nov. 21. New reporter elected. To build up funds from donations from crew. SOB collected for brother whose mother passed away—money used for expenses and wreath. Bro­ ther paid oS at Norfolk. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Jan. f— Chairman, D. Buttsi Secretary, P. Carpovlch. Do not hang clothes in Eng.- room space. Ship's fund S21. Ship sailed shorthanded. due to injury of 4>S in NY. Wiper transferred to deck dept. Not signed on as yet. Will be signed on in first port as wiper—difference in pay wUi be taken up at payoff. Lock to be fixed on messman's door. Keep longshoremen out of midship house. Pantry and mesaroom to be^fcept cleaner. Sug­ gestion to box all old books and diepose of them. Safety meeting held with officers and delegates. Some suggestions taken care of. All sug­ gestions to be referred to company office. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Jan. 1— Chairman, C. Hansen; Secretary, J. Hannon. Need,new washing machine. *1, • i''' .: DEL RIO (Miss), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, I. Mersettei Secretary, V. Fitsgerald. All repalra completed from Voyage 43; all beefs taken care of. : Post all eommunieitions from hdqtrs. I^ussion on keeping bulkheads and bithrpoms clean; wipe greasy' hands aftbr leavinsjeg. room. Discussion on memben^uking beefs topside:launch service in South American ports. Pace FIfteca LOG ELIZABETH (Bull), Jan. IB—Chalfv man, H. Dombrowskl; Secretary, L. Ramirez. Reports accepted. Lock Ice box in port. Keep messhall clean. GOVERNMENT CJUMP (CHIes Serv­ ice), Jan. IB—Chairman, J. Swatalleld; Secretary, J. Kavanavgh. Three nwn missed Ship. Beport accepted. Doors to be watertight and aU foc'sica to be painted. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Jan. 11 —Chairman, J. Jones; Secretary, J. Rueda. Few hours disputed oL Pas­ sageways to be painted. Need more variety of night lunches, such as meats and buttermilk. See patrolman about mattresses. * MAXTON (Fan-Atlantic), Jan. If— Chairman, J. Lamb; Secretary (none). Most repairs made. SUp's fund SIS.19. Report accepted. AU members to be aboard one hour before sailing time. Glasses and cups to be returned to messhall. STEEL ARTISIAN (Isthmian), Jan. II—Chairman, D. Grant; Secretary, F. Buhl. One man hospitalized. Wel­ fare notified. Ship's fund S22. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Pur­ chase timer for washing machine. Take better care of washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward dwt. for various services performed 'beyond regular duties. GaUey force com­ mended. — Good voyage. Vote of thanks to Robin Line crews for Job weU done. MASSMAR (Calmar),Jan. S—Chair­ man, J. Wehe; Secretary, A. DeFerest. Repair lists to be prepared. Few disputed ot. Robin Line Jobs now back on SIU board. Members not wanting last aUotment shotdd go home, contact captain and have it stopped. Discussion on water foun­ tain—cannot get cold drink. Over­ flow partiaUy stopped—cup too'smaU and stream too thin. To be repaired. Lack of pressure in shower, hot water line. Patrolman to settle oU spfll beef. Deck dept expected to clean up same without ~ot. Presumed to be duty of eng. dept. NATALIE (Maritime OverMas), Jan. S—Chairman, H. Heggle; Secretary, F. JakuhcMk. Discussion on welfare of union members and any tranmortatloiTThvolved when getting off. Let­ ter from MaryknoU Orphanage in Pusan thanking crew for Xmas gifts for orphans. Few hours disputed ot., re­ ferred to patrolman. Reports ac­ cepted. One man from each deid. to be..elected for safety committee next trip. Check to see that all repairs are completed. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Determine why slop chest is riot open more often. Order new washing machine, mattrasaaa, Keys needed for ail quarters and messhalis. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for hoUday meals and decorations; also to member giving time to buy toys for orphans. WILD RANGER (Waterman),. Jan. 2B—Chairman, F. -Hellebrand; Secre­ tary, D. Ruddy. New delegate elected Ship'a funiLgi^.lO.. Bjonatione will be soUcited this pay-off.' Request made for Yale locks to be installed on aU foc'ale doors; coke machine. Quarters to be painted. PACIFIC OCEAN (Transp. UHI.) Dec. 2*—Chairman, B, Brown; Secre­ tary, J. Donovan.. Repair list submit­ YORKMAR (Calmar), Jan. IBted. Foc'sles painted. Hesshall to Chairman, W. Zaietkl; ieeretary, W. be painted. New washing machina to Morris, Jr. Ship's delegate elected. Too many cans of milk being opened be put aboard next trip. No payoff without patrolman. Gang to strip at a time. Suggest saloon messman bunked leave foCUes clean and be be a little more quiet when giving sober at payoff. Some disputed ot. orders to cooks. Coffee situation will Steward lax about checking stores in be squared away in ^w days. Boston. Port steward sent inferior and inadequate stores. No lavg soap . StIRL RECQRDER (Isthmian), Jan. per agreement. Four mos. stores de­ IB—Chairman, S. ZeaglOr; 'Secretary, emed in three mos. Stores to- be O. WInBeld, Jr. Steward to order U engine dept and 5 .checked for quality and quantity. mattresses, fl to n^Jt^be fumigated for roaches and . for hospital. Craw warned about not fulIfllUng Union oblliwtions. Depart­ ment duties c<mcerning laundry room, MAJRORI (Ore. Navi), Dec. ts— slop sink and lihnm to he .rotated. Chairman, D. Stens; Secretarv, I. _ fund SW. Vtoh room'to be •lass. 'SUp'a fund SS1.I». SOBM die. cleanu Napkins not to be taken Pttteit et. Discossion on food-^suf- frmn meashaO. Change elirthea Une fielent. Short on ice cream, crackera, in front of inward Moiferoom. Vsr~ lOremen to be kept out of ^elsScs. sts. v-Dee. SS-^halrman, D. Stene; Sec­ _ No food to be Slven retary, I. aiass. Ship's fund S3L0S. ayray by anyone; guards to eat after One man Niort-dlL Jee patririman, •erear. • The deaths of the folUmAng Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIV death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. E^ond S. Mislofiky, 39: Brother Kisldsky was lost at sea while sailing on the SS Gov eminent Camp. He became a full member of the Union on-De­ cember 5, 1938, and sailed In the engine depart­ ment Brother Mislosky is sur­ vived by his mother, Anna Misiosky, of Boston, Mass. ^ ^ $ Jay D. KiiUand, 62: On Jan­ uary 16, 1958, Brother KIrkland died fjom a liver ailment in Mo­ bile, Ala. He be­ came a full mem­ ber of the Union on December 26, 1938, and was sailing in the en­ gine department Brother Kirkland is survived by his broher, Thurman Kirkland, of Montgomery, Ala. Burial took place in Mobile Memorial Gardens, Mobile, Ala. ' 4^ » lllo Milaoo, 48: Brother Milazzo died of natural causes on January 15, 1958, in the USPHS Hospital, Brooklyn NY. He is survived by his mother, Therasa Milazzo, of War­ wick, HI. Burial took place in St. British Launch Square-Keeler GOUBOCK, Scotland — Uncon­ ventional to begin with, the British freighter Weybridge has been designed by Edmund H. Watts, a London ship-owner, for quick con­ version to nuclear power. Working in cooperation with the British Atomic Energy Authority, Watts has equipped the vessel with a special duct keel. This duct keel, he explained, is a hollow square keel which can be flooded easily. When converted, the vessel could cruise along, tak­ ing "her hydrogen fuel from the seawater by means of a special reactor. Although not resembling a fish, the Weybridge adopted many of her novel designs from them. A study of the blue tunny convinced Watts of the practicality of adding fins to both sides of the propeller's hub. This, he said, added an addi­ tional half knot to her speed with great fuel savings. ; . Satannn Helps. Too The salmon also contributed to the design of the Weybridge. This fish, which normally has a curved underside, actually is flat on the bottom when swimming its best and strongest. So, the Weybridge has a flat bottom Just like the salmon. Watts also denounced present naval trends toward streamlining as "rubbish." The Weybridge has salmon-like shoulders built into her bow so that instead of trying not to disturb the laminal flow, as streamlining does, it actually breaks it up. "There is less fric­ tion that way," Watts said. Watts said he was eager to test the vessel under the North Atlantic'a severe winter weather. He expects to sail with the vessel when she leaves for Halifax for a cargo of grain in the near future. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick, BI. 4* 4; » 4^ 4^ 4i Clifford W. Doggett, 60: Brother Doggett died on December 31, 1957, in Galves­ ton, Texas. He became a full member of the Union on Sep­ tember 17, 1948, and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Doggett is sur­ vive d by his daughter, Mary E. Thibodaux, of Luling, La. Place of burial is un­ known. David B. Fields, S3: On Novem­ ber 16, 1957, Brother Fields died of a heart ailment in San Juan, PB. Broth­ er Fields became a full member of the Union on September 15, 1955, and sailed in the steward department. His father, O. D. Fields, survives him. Burial took place in Baptist Church Cemetery. 'Pullman Ship' Act Proposed In Congress WASHINGTON—A biU has' been introduced by Bep. John H. Bay (B-NY), authorizing the construc­ tion of two 6.000 passenger "Pull­ man" style superliners for opera­ tion in the trans-Atlantic service. The two 90,000-ton vessels would be operated by New York hotel magnate H. B. Cantor, who has been pressing his plans for some time now. Passengers would pay 350 travel fare 'each way, and would pay separately for their *: meals, in cafeterias, restaurants and lunch bars. The 1,152-foot long vessels woRld also contain a shop­ ping center, swimming pools and other attractions. The vessels would be capable of an average speed of 34 knots. The estimated cost of construcUon is $270,000,000. With subsidy and national defense requirements Cantor would pay approximately $140,000,000 for the two ships, un­ der the terms of the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act. One special provision of the bill is that the vessels may be equip­ ped with nuclear propulsion in order "to remain competitive." The bill has been forwarded to the House Merchant Marine Commit- " tee. Steve Szantos Joseph Padelfsky Andy Lawrence Contact your wife Lillian at 312 Please contact George Ward at W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Md. 5619 1st avenue, Brooklyn. He has ..444 important news for you. Paul Hellebrand 4^ ^ ^ Please contact your wife immedi­ Jake Longfellow ately. It is very important. I PhUAdkins 4 4 4 Get in touch with Pat Hamer at ex-Alcoa Partner 3702 Ola Ave., Tampa, Fla. July, 1956 Will the Seafarer who took Eugene O. Salvador Mitchell V. Mobley's gear off the Your ivife, Mrs. Margie Salvador, ship by error please contact him wants you to contact her at 1609 at 3613 E. Wilder Avenue, Tampa Mt Vernon Street, Philadelphia 10, Florida. It is urgent that he get it back. He will take care of 30, Pa. any expenses involved. 4^ 4. 4. 4 4 4 John Kruse Charles Klnnke It is important that you contact Your niece, Mrs. Lydia Evanco, your wife, Mrs. Lydia Kruse, in care of General Delivery, Bayne, has important news for you. Get in touch with her at 1119 Louisa La. Street, New Orleans 17, La. 4 4 4 Angelo GlovanI Will you eontact relatives in Mi­ ami, Fla. regarding sickness in your family. 4 4 4 Henry M. Connell Get in touch with your stepson, CUfford Hill, at 116 South Everton St., Houston, Texas, telephone, CA-20851 or CA-75191. It is very All of the following SIU families urgent that he hears from you. have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the 4 4 4 ' Pete PotorsU Union in the baby's name: Mrs. Dora Lietz Is holding your Noel William McLaughlin, born withholding tax statement from the iSS Beauregard. Contact her at December 5, 1957, to (Seafarer and 2907 E. Howell St., Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Noel W. McLaughlin, Codcn, Aiabama. 4 4 4 Jack M. Johnson Efrlan Landron, bom December Contact your wife at 6410 Howe 24,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jesus' St., Groves, Texas. Landron, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 Janet Lee Schroeder, born John P. Brown Mr.~Brandon of Cities Service November 6, 1957, to Seafarer and wants you to contact him regard­ Mrs. James Schroeder. Jr., Wood­ stock, Mid. ing a check. Angel Rafael Vegas, born Novem­ 4 4 4 William Dennis White ber 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Please contact your sister, Mrs. Abraham Vegas, Brooklyn, NY. B. Phillips, at 5 Fleet Walk, Brook­ Deborah Jan Nauman, beirn Jan­ lyn, ept. 7B. uary 6, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Alien B. Nauman, Baltimore, Md. Joseph Carlson Elizabeth Ann Leach, born Janu­ It is ihnportant that you contact WilUaro J. Snyder, Sr., at 23 WaU ary 9, 1953, to Seafarer and Mrs. Street, Huntington, Long Island. George A- Leach, Norfolk, Va. -•»v �SEAFABBRS * OFFICIAL ORSAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERN ATIONAT UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CiO • 'Fortune' Raps Union-Busting Scheme Calls Sears, Roebuck Creator Of Shefferman 'Labor' Agency Seafarer-Student On 'Field Trip' A sfingiiag indictment of the "covert, and perhaps sometimes illegal" activities of Sears, Roebuck which kept 93 percent of its. 205,000 employees non-union is' offered this month by "Fortune" magazine, a leading business publication. The headline in the current' reputation as a man who could Boston manager when he protest­ issue reads "Nate Shefferman, "get it for you wholesale" and ed LRA's excesses in 1953."In the . Union Buster," but the story enabled Sears, through Sheffer­ choice between.management ideol­ really details the lengths to which Sears, Roebuck created and used ' Shefferman's agency to buck union advances. Shefferman's manipula. tions as head of a labor relations outfit used by big business to fight union organization were exposed at Senate committee hearings last . summer. The. same Senate hear­ ings hastily passed over Sear's re­ sponsibility for Shefferman's ca­ reer, while concentrating on mis­ deeds in labor's ranks. "Fortune" makes no bones about its ob\'ious distaste for the whole affair. This does not prevent the magazine from detailing for its business readers the blueprint successfully employed during the long Sears-Shefferman alliance. "Right to workers" and other anti­ union specialists use the sajme methods today. man, to do favors for certain nowrepudiated union officials and keep tabs on union activities affecfing its own operations. • Sears also' allowed him "to charge to Sears an extraordinary range of entertainment expenses ogy and expediency. Sears repudi­ ated its own philosophy and chose expediency," the magazine article emphasized. Thus, in Bostpn, Shefferman atad aides had a free hand. Sears en­ couraged formation of an "Em­ ployees Council" to fight , off the AFL Retail Clerks in 1938. It "bought off" the pro-AFL "coun­ cil" head with a $2() raise, had his tires iceplcked in a maneuver for which the Clerks were blamed and then provided him with hew tires. It "persuaded" a Clerk's organ­ izer to take a Job with another Seafarei^ George Butenkoff (center) and John M. Stocha], inunion which then "loaned" him back to the company to fight the •Itructor in personnel relations. Newark College of Engineering, Clerks. Subsequently, his "home stop in to see iBM operation in SlU headquarters. Butenkoff is was provided with air-conditioning studying engineering under the SlU Scholarship Plan. by Sears and the bill was paid by Shefferman." The Clerks finally lost out in their campaign and the other unions didn't pursue the matter. The role of the Teamsters and the Laundry Workers in the affair was one of the causes for their expul­ sion from the AFL-CIO last De­ cember. In turn, most of Sheffer­ man's big-name clients have since grudgingly parted from him, fear­ WASHINGTON—If you are wondering why some appar­ ful of the publicity of any con­ tinued alliance. ° ently worthwhile bills never get anywhere in Congress and Despite the protestations of inno­ others take months to advance at a snail's pace, the SIU of cence by Sears' top command to­ NA's Washington office has a ready explanation. The aver­ day,"Fortune" says of Shefferman, age legislative proposal in the average year has upwards of that by logic should have been borne by Sears." (Undoubtedly they were charged off against Sears' taxes). • Sears kept him on as a "con­ sultant" when he reached the com­ pulsory retirement age in the com­ pany. It used him as "a behind-thescenes, freewheeling agent," re­ porting . only to a vice-president who later became a director of the firm. When Sears cut loose from Shefferman last year, it blamed his freedom of action on this official, The article points out that the now retired, ^'who, having suffered - exposure of the Sears-Sheflerman some coronary attacks; has been combine "has given business its unavailable for comment," the worst publicity since the days of magazine notes. the LaFollette hearings twenty years ago ... The full story reveals The Shefferman blueprint for a rough nether world—^which many fighting unionization was well laid persons thought had vanished long out and is summarized by the mag­ ten thousand other bills to^' ago—of union-busting 'sweetheart azine: compete'with in the long slow committee. If the committee ap­ deals,' now camouflaged by the • "Find a lawyer and a guy who road through sub-committee, proves, the bill is reported favor­ trappings of 'human relations.'" will set up the 'Vote No* Commit­ full committee, rules commit­ ably to the House or Senate as the Cannot Expunge Record tee. tees, House and Senate and the case may be. "Fortune" says that although • "Find the leaders on the out­ White. House. Here's how the "It is then placed on a calendar, Sears "abruptly dropped and re­ side and inside and sway them. Washington office puts it: and when reached is voted on. pudiated" Shefferman last August, "The legislative process is ft (Special rules affect this proced­ "the record cannot be so easily ex­ • "Give the American Legion "He will only say, if he were so material we have and let the 'Vote prodigious one. More than 3,000 ure, particularly in the House.) If punged, nor the problem of re­ terrible, would Sears have kept him bills have been No' Committee get it from the introduced in the the House passes a bill, it is then sponsibility so quietly evaded;" It for 22 years up until 1957; and Senate (ed. note—as American Legion. of January referred to the Senate, or vice also contrasts the company's oftenwould Caldwell; the vice-president, 31) and more than 10,000 in the versa. Normally, the Senate will proclaimed self-righteousness with • "Keep rotating committee go­ have been made a director." Shef­ then refer the bill to its approp^House pf Representatives during ing." Ostensibly a labor-manage­ ' the "extraordinary encouragement" ferman's earlier direct contact man this Congress. Except for tax ate committee. it gave Shefferman in everythiing ment grievance group, the commit­ with management^ it will be re­ bills, legislation on any subject "If a >111 passed by the House he did. membered, even became president can be introduced in either House. is reported out favdrabiy by the •i£Over the years, from the time in of the firm. The constitution provides that tax Senate committee, it is then 1935 when the son of one of the For its part, Sftars emerged from bills must originate in the House. placed on the Senate calendar, and ft?. company's founders recommended the affair with its piety exposed, ^'Immediately after Introduction, voted on in^'turn. If the. Senate Shefferman to the firm, the Searsbut little other damage. It has en­ Shefferman axis featured the fol­ every bill is referred to a commit­ passes it in the same form as joyed immunity from the searching tee. For the majority of bills, that passed by the ]^use, the'bill then lowing: inquiry and penalties directed at is the last action taken. If a bill goes, to,, the PreSdent for his ap­ • Sears* made Shefferman "la! its partners on the union is to be acted on, the committee proval or veto. If the Senate . 'bor-relations manager," reporting tee was changed regularly so that side.lesser Predominantly non-union, it usually refers it to a subcommit­ changes the bill, then normally directly to the firm's operating every worker in the plant eventual­ is still the "largest general mer­ tee and. requests the appropriate each house appoints a number of ; vice-president (who later became ly served. Pro-union sentiments chandise chain in the country." Its executive agency to make recom­ its members to a conference, the president). could be determined easily. major competitor, Montgomery- mendations regarding'it. Thus, a joint conference considers the bill, • Sears helped him start "Labor Ward, Is right now confronted by bill in the House relating .to the endeavors to iron out differences Relations Associates" so he coujd • "Keep your foremen meeting. natiohwide strike of the AFLand then each conference commit­ take on outside clients, but kept • "Save merchants and clergy CIp Retail Clerks. Thus despite all merchant marine is'referred to tee reports back to its own >ouse. the Hodse Committee on Merchant for final drive. him on in the" company. A Sears its transgressions. Sears will prob­ "Either house may accept or re­ " executive, who was just retiring • "Build up a case against the ably profit as a result of the Clerk's Marine, and Fisheries; it ,is re­ ferred by •the chairman to an ap­ ject the bill as approved by the and was a West Point classmate union and get them thrown out of beef. propriate subcommittee; .and the conference. If both houses accept . of General Wood, boss of Sears, their building. Further irony is provided by the Maritime Administration and other the conference report, then the bill . became president of LRA. • "Get 'Vote No' Committee to McClellan investigating committee. agencies affected, are requested to is passed and goes to the President ^ • Sears' "top management visit homes. Pay them for lost It continues to hold unions imder make recommendations regarding for- his approval, or veto. After recommended him to other firms." time." the gun because of the wrongdoing •it. • • • the President vetoes a bill, the (He eventually "had an active list Sears fought the unions hardest or some corrupt organizations iind. "Normally, either the. subeom- both houses must again pass it, { of clients that averaged 300 com- in Boston, from 1938 on, in line individuals but is taking no action ;mittee rpr the committee holds this time by a two-thirds majority, ',1^ • tanies a year").with the Shefferman technique. Al­ agaihst the business and manage­ hearings, and witnesses are invited before it becomes law. i; , • Sears gave him "the right to though Sears always made much of ment. officials who not only made to make statements. If a majority "It wili be seen," the report con­ ? t make large wholesale purchases for the autonomy allowed branch man­ the wrongdoing possible but sug­ of the subcommittee approves, the cludes, "that any bill is apt to - clients at discount." 'This built his agers, the head office overruled the gested and encouraged it bill is reported ^favorably; to the have a,rocky-road.,':.1:';!;,.,.:,.: Why BiUs Don't Get Passed ^I -:j| ji| ' i| I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 February 14, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPEN BALTIMORE SIU MED. CENTER NLRB REGIONAL OFFICE UPHOLDS SIU ROBIN WIN GREAT LAKES SIU WINS NINE-SHIP TOMLINSON FLEET CURRAN READIES BIENNIAL PURGE WACOSTA FIRE-FIGHTERS LAUDED BALTIMORE HEALTH CENTER ROUNDS OUT SIU MEDICAL PLAN NMU ROBIN PLEA HELD ‘NOT VALID’ BOMBAY SEAMEN ASK $40 MONTHLY WAGE ACS TO RETURN CHARTERS – LAST SHIP LIMPS HOME MTD UNIONS READY JOINT LAKES DRIVE THIS SPRING ISTHMIAN BROADENS REQUEST FOR SUNSIDY NY NIXES NEW RATES FOR BLUE CROSS NOW 3 SHIPS OUT OF LAY-UP IMPROVE NY JOB PICTURE DORIA SALVAGE GROUP FORMED FOREIGN TRAMOS MOANING ; OFFER RATE-FIXING DEAL MCS MOVES ON GAMBLING HANGOVER FROM CP RULE ‘FORTUNE’ RAPS UNION-BUSTING SCHEME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/14/1958 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. XX, No. 4 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4833ad1b86a410114de6e3f981a9e8c4.PDF b20e7f34a5a8e080a8c32844a5eddbc2 PDF Text Text SEAFAIUEItS*LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN gp THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UMION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • Supreme Court Voids Bull Ban •? : ,*i Story On Page 3 NMU 'Objects' In Last Stand On Robin Loss Story On Page 2 i#_x— MM# Seeking election to membership-elected quarterly VWlfflf • financial committee in NY, Seafarer Pablo Mendez, chief cook (right), holds hand aloft while dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) serves as one of the tally clerks. Mendez lost out in the spir­ ited bidding for committee jobs. Six others were named for the regular quarterly audit'of Union finances. tr--. 11 li-'- I H I- ji;-' " X.- ^ . .'r •; V ^ ,'r n 'AA. --v, i �Face Twe SEAFARERS Gov't Proposes Rule Over Union Funds^ Voting I: LI tOC teuurr Larsen Uncle Visits Center tL lUt 511/ Sefftes Robin tine or Claims Seafarers on Robin Line ships wHl share the proceeds of some 260 hours of disputed overtime col­ lected -by SIU patrolmen this week, marking the return of SIU repre­ sentation in the fleet. The overtime, some of it dating back to the last summer when Moore-McCormack began operat­ ing the ships under National Mari­ time Union contract, covered beefs over mates doing unlicensed work on deck and various other working rule infractions. It amounts to roughly $600 in cash payments. Although the eight ships involved were covered by the NMU con­ tract, the Seafarers had never got­ ten the overtime. Seven of the ships have since voted for a re­ newal of SIU representation. The National Labor Relations Board has certified SlU bargaining rights on four df them. Certifica­ tion has been held up on three others by NMU "objections." WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower's two-part labor program was formally disclosed last week when he called for restraint in new union wage demands coupled with strict Government controls on internal union affairs and organiz­ turnod down by the NLRB and to authorize pre-hiring union shop ing activities. The President usech-his annua] agreements in the construction Economic Report to Congress to industry. Observers expect thase provi­ saddle the labor movement, .in fidvance, with the blame for any sions would have little difficulty worsening of the current business 'but 4hat because of Congress' recession. Three days later, in a larger concern with defense mat­ message on labor law, he urged a ters, action may not be forthcom­ scries of measures which, AFL- ing. However, although the Ad­ CIO President George Meany ministration program does not in­ declared, might lead to "licensing clude any so-called national "right to work" law, other lawmakers who of trade unions." . Most of the labor law proposals have introduced even tougher bills Touring SlU medical center in Brooklyn, Arvld Wesfgerd (loft), were previewed at the AFL-CIO may not hold back. undo of Seafarer Pete Larsen foe whom the clinic was namoa, New Agency Urged convention last month by Labor The remainder of. the Eisen­ Secretary James P. Mitchell. The reeds inscription on memorial plaque for Larsen in the lobby. convention subsequently vowed to hower program calls for sweeping Looking on is Dr. Joseph Logue, medical director. "resist to the uttermost any and powers for a new Commissioner of every proposal which, under the Labor Reports with authority over guise of seeking to protect work­ union financial and balloting re­ ers from corruption and or im­ ports and management reports on proper activities, seeks instead to financial dealings with unions. destroy honest, decent American Penalties such as the loss of union trade unions." bargaining rights, a ban on the Addressing the convention, use of NLRB services and Federal SlUNA President Paul Hall prob- tax exemptions could be Invoked. a])ly expressed the sentiment of New restrictions would also be most of the delegates when he put on union picketing rights and The National Maritime Union has pulled out a grab bag of delayipg tactics in last-ditch declared: "We don't need any more organizational drives and force legislation. If anything, we have workers to handle "hot cargo" in efforts to salvage its raid on the Robin Line. NMU charges of "intimidation" were filed with too much iegislation now." The strikes and other beefs. the National Labor Relations Board in an attempt to prevent certification of the last Robin ov erwhelming view was that where Line ships won by the SIU. there was wrongdoing, proper enAs reported in thq last SEA­ fojcement of existing laws could handle it in all cases.' FARERS LOG, the "intimidaHowever, some • sections of the tion",charges were tipped off dur­ President's labor message already ing the voting on the Robin Hood have labor support, particularly when the seven -NMU crewmemone calling for detailed annual hers aboard were instructed by reports by all types of welfare and the NMU to refuse to vote on % pension plans, whether adminis­ Faced with repeated demands from NMU members asking "why can't we get the the ground that they were being tered by employers, by unions, or same benefits they have in the SIU?" NMU President Joseph Curran has replied witji the "intimidated." Another purpose for Jointly by both. This bill has long usual smear on the SIU—his standard approach in sUch situations. In discussions at the the -NMU tactic on the Hood was had labor endorsement, but con­ last NMU convention in .Oc-^ to avoid, repetition of ffie embar­ ^^^ tinues to be fought by manage­ rassment the NMU suffered on the tober, verbatim copies , of Seafarers receive benefits for as defeat the NMU suffered in its raid Robin Trent where two NMU mem­ ment interests which control the which recently were obtained long as they are laid up at the on the Robin Line. Name-calling bers voted for the SIU. majority of these plans. by the LOG, Curran again demons standard weekly rate. In some in­ and misrepresentation, in the Cur­ SIU headquarters ridiculed the T-H Amendments Other less objectionable parts strated his capacity for mud-sling­ stances, such benefits have been ran scheme of things, are substi­ "intimidation" charges, pointing to cf the program call for amending ing and misrepresentations of the paid for the past eight years since tutes for doing an effective Job of them as further evidence of NMU trade union representation. Taft-Hartley to allow "fired" eco­ facts when pinned down on an the Plan began, without let-up. President Joseph Curran's irre­ nomic strikers instead of strike­ issue. sponsible behavior in efforts to NMU 'Studies' Problem breakers only to vote in NLRB The discussion in this instance cover up the serious defeat he had. Curran's answer to these de­ I "CBAIRMAH CURRAHt ...i elections; to end the "no man's dealt with the admitted superiority suffered in launching his raid on hmv* definite lofpinBitmands was to declare that the Seafarers' Jobs. land" in jiu-isdiction so that state of the SIU Welfare Plan's hospital ion fron hospitels that labor boards can handle cases benefits under which hospitalized NMU was "studying" the question NMU Pressure sono neabera of the SIU and to complain about the pres­ If anything, headquarters held, in there never get any sures brought by NMU members knbney. And other neilbers the record of the Robin Line beef for benefits equivalent to the SIU. 'get wre than they are as detailed in the January 17 SEA­ "CRklRK&g CDRRAHt ... "If you go around the country," supposed to get* Whether] FARERS LOG indicates thd lengthi X want to aake It quite he asserted, ' "you will find that that is true or not. is clear that we have not to which Curran went to pressure somthing else. .Bdt we there are no plans, either insurance fallen down on this Job* Seafarers into either switching are not trying to build companies, or others, that are able that we are working on' over to the NMU or getting off the a plan to eompete with to handle this long-term illness it. But it takea tine. ships. \ SIU'or anyone elss...^** We have letters fron question without breaking the plan With seven of the,eight Robin Manhattan Beach condemn­ down . . ." No plan, of course, ex­ -^ Line ships having voted for the ing the hell out of us cept the SlU's, which operates on Curran smear tactic is shown all the time. There are SIU and an over-all SIU majority, this very basis and maintains sound a few patients in Man­ in. above excerpt where he BOSTON — After the previous in the fleet of 190 t6 62, the Union finabcing at the same time. hattan Beach that have period's sharp shipping slump, job says he has "definite informa­ is waiting for certification, action been there the biggest Curran was bitter , about mem­ opportunities picked up consider­ by thq, NLRB. Four ships, the tion" but in next breath admits part of.their life, and bers' gripes. "Instead of giving us ably in this port, which is welcome Robin Kirk, Robin Gray, Robin they are going to sta^ he is unconcerned about the help," he moaned, "they will send news to all hands. there. Dnfortuqately* Locksley and Robin Sherwood, truth of the charge. us a letter saying 'You are a phony they have what is known Port Agent James Sheehan re­ have already been certified to the as a lengthy Illness. minded all hands that up-to-date outfit' . . . 'The SIU gives them SIU. The Robin Mowbray has been And if you go around the that; why don't our Plan give it to copies of the Union's Welfare Plan certified to the NMU. It was on country, you will find . benefits and requirements were them?' ..." this ship that 11 Seafarers were that there are no plans, Jan. 31, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 3 fired and replaced through the available in the hall. He urged either insurance compan­ 'Definite' Indqfinitrinfo all Seafarers to take a copy home ies. or others, that are NMU hall, which together with Able to handle this long To answer these upanswerable to' the family so toat wives, chil­ men leaving the ship for illness tern Illness question complaints, Curran resorted to his dren and dependent parents would and other reasons threw the ves­ without breaking the usual smear tactic charging, "We know what they are entitled to and. sel to the NMU. plan down. And we^ven't PAUI HAUW Seerttary-Trtosuntz have, definite information from hos­ what the procedures are in case of been able to-find a Remaining, to be acted on by pitals that some members of 'the HKEBCBX SBAND, Editor. BEBNARD SEA- the NLRB are the Robin Hood, an emergency. solution...." t(AH. Art Editor. {IEBUAH ABIHUB, IBWIH SIU in there never get any money. SFIVACK, Paying off and signing on were AI. MASKIN, JOHN BBAZIL. Staff' Robin Trent and Robin GoodfelAnd other members get more than Wntert. Biu MOODY. Ctttf -Area Repra- low. six Cities Service tankers, the Fort (•ntatiur they are supposed to get. Whether Hoskins, Council Grove, Bradford Curran declares "no plans" Still pending is an NMU court Island, Wipter Hill, Goverament that is true or not, is something Publlihad bIwMkly at tha haadquartars action seeking to upset tl^e re­ handle long-term illness bene­ of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ sults of the secret ballot voting and Camp and Bents Fort, as well as else-.". lantic a Cult District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth fit, without going broke.^ But the Pan Oceanic Transporter Avanua Brooklyn 33, NY. Tol. HYaelnth the desires of. the crewmembers This use of the smear, the truth t-4t0e. SIU Welfare Plan does handle Enterod as second class mattar (Penn. Nav.). In-transit ships were or falsity of which Cqrran-dismiss­ at tha Post Offico in Brooklyn, NY, undor on the Robin Line ships. The NMU it, and at last report had the Robin Hood (Robin); Steel 1W Act of Aus. 34, 1f12. es as unimportant, is out of the has asked the courts to rule out Executive and Steel Rover (Isth­ $6,200,00d in liquid reserves 13* same book as his smear of the SIU the certifications. Decision -hqs mian) and the Yaka (Watermian). plus property assets. •i-**. been reserved. following tbejjeriiqi|»brg«niKatioQal NMU Filing'Objecfions' To Cover Up Robin Loss NMU's Hospital Benefits Inferier -Se Curran Throws Mud At SIU Get Welfare Benefit Copies^ Boston Urges SEAFARERS LOG �jrdiaary SI, ISSt SBAFAKERS LOG raff* TBiwt High Court Affirms SIU Right To Strike Against Bull Line Teamster Local 807 officials John Strong, president (I), and Tom Hickey, secretary-treasurer (r), chat with SlU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall before instgllation ceremonies. Hall Installs Leadership Of NY MTfront Teamsters A solid demonstration of the long-standing friendly rela­ tionship between the SIU and New York waterfront team­ sters was emphasized last week when SIU Secretary-Treas­ urer Paul Hall installed offi--* cers of the 10,000-member leadership of John Strong, Local Truck Ptriyiws Local 807, IBT. 807 president, and Tom Hickey, Hall said lie was "privileged to have the opportunity to install men who I consider to be as solid a group of trade unionists as exists anywhere in. the United States." He added that the Local 807 ad­ ministration has a weli-Justiiied reputation as square-dealing, de­ cent union men who have made an "outstanding contribution to the well-being of the Local 807 mem­ bership and have demonstrated their responsibiiity to the members and the community at all times." He paid particular tribute to the Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial SAN FRANCISCO — A large crowd of SIU Pacific District mem­ bership as well 'as representatives of the West Coast maritime indus­ try gathered in front of the Sailors Union headquarters on Tuesday afternoon, January 28, for the ded­ ication of the Harry Lundeberg statue. The ceremonies took place on the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. The statue was commissioned by the Sailors Union membership. It has been placed on the Harrison side of the building opposite the statue of Andrew Furuseth. The, Furuseth statue had previ­ ously been located at the Folsom Street site of the founding meeting of the first seamen's union in the United States. It was moved to the front of the SUP headquarters after a road construction project was charted through the area. C. J. Haggerty, secretary-treas­ urer of the California State Feder­ ation of Labor, was the main speak­ er at the dedication ceremonies. Other speakers included Morris Weisberger, SUP secretary-treas­ urer; Harry O'Reilly, executivesecretary, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment; Sam Bennett, president, Ma­ rine Firemen's Union; Ed Turner, secretary-treasurer, MC&S, and Mrs. Ida Lundeberg, widow of the late SUP secretary-treasurgr. Monsignor Matthew Connelly, Catholic port chaplain, gave the invocation. Fall- details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. " Local 807 secretary-treasurer, and added that they had stood side by side with the SIU in numerous wa­ terfront beefs. Hickey, a former vice-president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, had been highly praised by members of the McClellan Committee for his straightforward testimony in the course of their in­ quiry into Teamster affairs. ""Hickey was an unsuccessful can­ didate against James R. Hoffa for the international presidency of the Teamsters last October in Miami. He subsequently lost his bid for reelection as an IBT vice-president when the Hoifa forces swept all posts. The AFL-CIO expelled the international union on corruption charges In December. Seafarers have long been famil­ iar with Local 807, whose members do most of the pierslde hauling in New York harbor. In addition, the local has held some of its regular membership meetings at SIU head­ quarters and its officials have spok­ en at SIU membership meetings. Last week's affair at another Brooklyn hall covered the installa­ tion of local officers for a threeyear term. In his capacity-as in­ stalling officer. Hall was introduced to the Local 807 membership as "a good friend and unionist." A far-reaching decision upholding the SIU's peaceful picketing of the Bull Line was issued Monday by the Supreme Court in Washington. Barring further legal complications, by ^ext week the SIU will be free to resume its strike against the Bull Line at any time. upheld this view in refusing Bull Line under the. wage reopen­ The high court's action, Court the company's plea for further re­ ing clause of the SIU freight agreement. An impasse arose over in effect, affirmed a Circuit view of the case. Union's demands for parity Stiil pending in the state courts Court of Appeals decision is an action by Bull Line seeking the with the West Coast unions on two months ago that a a permanent anti-strike injunction overtime and penalty pay rates, an across-the-board 20 percent District Court injunction against the three unions. This mat­ plus wage increase, all retroactive to issued October 1 "must be set aside," Implementation of the Circuit Court ruling was held up when the company was granted a limited stay by Suprgme Court Justice Jchn M. Harlan.' SIU officials and attorneys hailed thfs week's decision by the nation's highest court as being in full sup­ port of peaceful union picketing. It was regarded as a complete vindi­ cation of the SIU's position since the BuU Line strike began. Strike action against the com­ pany began last August 19 when Seafarers struck the Bull Line ter­ minal in Brooklyn iff- a wage re­ opening beef. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association struck the company in separate wage dis­ putes two days later. Monday's action by the Supreme Court frees air three AFL-CIO unions to picket at any time after various legal technicalities are disposed of. SIU picketing was originally halted by an injunction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen. When the mates and engi­ neers were subsequently barred from picketing also, coiflpany oper­ ations resumed at the end of Octo­ ber. The Circuit Court reversed the lower court order on the union's appeal. "No one controverts that this is a peaceful strike," the appeal judges pointed out. The Supreme ter had been postponed in New York State Supreme Court pend­ ing the disposition of the Federal case. The company lost its bid for a temporary state injunction in September, when Ibe state court also refused to ban peaceful picket­ ing. The strike was called by the SIU with full membership authorization after weeks of negotiations with July 1, 1957. Separate disputes between Bull and the mates and engineers arose under the annual wage review pro­ visions of the MM&P and MEBA contracts with the company. They had been seeking a six percent mcrease plus additional compensa­ tion for the deck and engine offi­ cers. PHS Budget Breakdown Shows Slight Fund Drop WASHINGTON—^Further details as to < this year's Public Health Service hospital budget have been obtained from the headquarters of the Division of Hospitals here. A breakdown of the figures shows that there has been a slight decrease in Officials of the Division of Hos­ the funds alloted for actual pitals have assured the SIU that hospital care and in various other the decrease, being a neglible por­ tion of the entire appropriation, areas. Of the $44,309,000 in direct ob­ would not affect any services. ligations provided for USPHS hos­ The remaining portion of the pital services, $31,408,000 is ear­ budget figure would go for such marked for actual in-patient hospi­ subsidiary functions as nurse tal care, a decrease of $135,500. training programs which would get Another $4,700,000 would go for $3 million; Coast Guard care, about out-patient clinics which is a de­ $1V4 million; $1 million in pay­ crease of $82,000 from the previous ments to Hawaii; $114 million for year. Actually then, the overall the operation of health units, the program of medical care has been development and coordination of decreased by $217,500. nursing resources and administra­ tion expenses, and more than $1.8 million for dependents' medical care. Although the budget shows a decrease over the previous year's estimate, it represents an increase of more than $4.5 million over the 1956-1957 appropriation for direct NEW YORK—Crewing of five laid-up ships gave this port obligations. The biggest increases over the 1956-1957 budget were In a welcome lift during the past two weeks. Three Bull Line the appropriations for actual in­ ships, the KalluYn, Beatrice and Edith, took full crews along patient hospital care and nurse training grants. with.the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) and the Shinnecock Bay ship why they were unable to swallow up Robin Line after prom­ (Veritas). Three more ships ising to do so. now in idle status, the Carolyn Ships paying off were the Alcoa (Bull), Armonk (New Jersey Ind.) Pegasus, Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa SIU membership meet­ and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) are Roamer and Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); ings are held regularly also expected to call for crews Azalea City, Andrew Jackson every two weeks on Wed­ shortly. (Waterman); Maxton (Pan Atlantic); SEATTLE—^Although there were All told. Assistant Secretary- Cities Service Baltimore (twice). a number nesday nights/at 7 PM in Treasurer of vessels In port during Bill Hall reported that all SIU port's. All Sea­ the headquarters port paid off 22 Royal Oak (Cities Service); Steel the past period, there was only a Admiral, Steel Executive, Steel small changeover in jobs. Most of farers are expected to ships, signed ten on foreign arti­ Rover and Steel Artisan (Isthmian); the openings were in the deck de­ attend; tho^ who wish to cles and had 27 ships in transit. Frances, Elizabeth (Bull); Robin partment where Class A men took All beefs on these ships were be excused should request settled at the point of production Sherwood, Robin Trent and Robin all the berths. Hood (Robin); Seatrain Savannah There were five vessels, the permission by telegram with a particularly noteworthy and Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) Rebecca. Natalie (Intercontinental); (be sure to include reg­ item being $2,500 in disputed and Sandcaptain (Construction Ag­ Pacific Cloud (Pegor); Iberville aboard the Sandcaptain. gregates). (Pan Atlantic) and Kyska (Water­ istration number). The overtime That the extra jack was welcomed Sign-ons besides the five laid- man) paying off during the last two next SIU meetings will be: by crewmembers goes without say­ up ships previously mentioned weeks. Only one ship, the Pacifio ing. were the Mankato Victory (Victory Cloud, signed on. February 5 Headquarters is still waiting for Carriers): the Robin Hood, the In-transit were the Topa-Topa, formal certification on the three four Isthmian ships and the Royal LaSalle, Maiden Creek (Waterman) February 19 other Robin Line ships won by Oak. In-transits included the usual and the Kenmar and the Pennmar March S . . the SIU. Hall reported that NMU load of Seatrains plus a heavy (Calmar). All were reported in officials are having their hands! batch of Waterman and fan At­ top shape with only a few minpr March 19 full' explaining to -their .member-1 lantic vessels. beefs. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Crewing Of Lay-Ups Boosts NY Shipping A' Men Get Seattle Jobs •>) 'ii �Face FOOT Boston Shipping Gets OK On Tideland Oil Charter WASHINGTON—An SIU deep-sea shipping company is branching out to service offshore oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico with two ships chartered from the Government. The Federal Maritime Board last week authorized Boston posed operation would be in "the Shipping Corp. to charter two public interest both to the Ameri­ K3 type vessels for the new opera­ tion. The board, over-ruled one of Its own examiners in making the finding. The examiner had previ­ ously turned down the company's charter application. Boston Shipping already oper­ ates two Libei^ ships in world­ wide tramp^service. The FMB order will enable it to add two of the ahallow-draft N3s to its SIUmanned fleet SIU Has Foothold The SIU already has a substan­ tial foothold In the growing Gulf offshore oil industry through a continuing organizing drive by its Harbor & Inland Waterways Divi­ sion. The SIU-HIWD won the first union contract for marine em­ ployees in the Gulf offshore oil field when !t signed up Phillips Petroleum a year ago. A number of other companies in allied fields have come under SIU-HIWD con­ tract since then. Plans of Boston Shipping call for the use of the N3s as floating worksliips and crews' quarters separate from the actual drilling rigs. The ships would carry neither com­ mercial cargo nor passengers. The FMB ruling said the pro- Bait Sees Rise Ahead In Shipping BALTIMORE—Shipping in this port during the past period con­ tinued to be on the slow side. But next period should be better as the Losmar (Calmar) and the Charles Dunaif (Colonial) are ex­ pected to take on crews either this week or early next week. Port Agent Earl Sheppard briefed- the membership on the new system for handling union business in the.hall. All the Union services will continue to be han­ dled at the counter with the excep­ tion of mail and the shipping Shipping will be handled from the stage while the mail will be serv­ iced through the baggage room. Telegrams and letters with valu­ able contents will be kept in the safe as has been the practice in the past. Greater Flexibility The new system will add greater flexibility in servicing and will speed up the administration of the union's various functions. •. Paying off during the past period were the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clip­ pers); Emilia, Evelyn, Jean (Bull); Marore, Venore, Chilore, Oremar, Cubore (Ore); Young America, City of Alma (Waterman) and the Massmar (Calmar). Signing on during the two-week period were the Bethcoaster, Massmar (Calmar); Venore, Chilore, Marore, Oremar (Ore); Young America and the City of Alma (Waterman). In-transits were the Alcoa Eoamer, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Puri­ tan' (Alcoa); Morning Light, Wild Ranger (Waterman); Cubore, Feltore, Baltore, (Ore); Steel Admiral, Steel Maker, Steel ' IL'^ecutivs (Isthmian); Robin Sherwood (Rob- can merchant marine and to our economy in general." The ships will require some conversion work in the shipyard before going into a service which, the board said, will assure that "our offshore oil and gas resources wiU be more efficiently exploited." Seafarers In Aetion The Del Sol (Mississippi) was the latest ship to install the SIU's "to order" feeding system which has been gradually extended to numerous ships in tiie Union's con­ tracted fleets. A good deal of the credit goes to the chief steward, W. H. "Bed" Simmons, who has been working " hard to make a go of the system and according to the crew's re­ ports has been con scientious about canvassing everybody's opin­ ions and sugges­ tions. Also get­ ting a hand is Jose Leston, ship's baker, who has been turning out some fine prod­ ucts—^new system or old. 4" 4 4 4 Another chief steward, Dick Grant, has gotten more than one mention in this corner and the latest comes from the Steel Artisan crew for his accomodation to their needs even where the job did not call for it. They gave him a vote of thanks for various services per­ form^ which were outside of his regular duties. 4 Ship's delegate C. Baiiley of the Cities Service Miami rated a men­ tion when he stepped down from the job recently. Crewmembers cited, him for handling his chores smoothly and efficiently. Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as weli as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every maiiing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As aiways the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so ^that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy ta its mailing lists. Repair lists.are on important port of the SIU diip safety program but.the mere act off filling one ouF doesn't remedy any defects. It's the follow-through that counts. Once requests for repairs and ports hove been duly noted and filed, the job first begiiM. It's not enough fust to file a copy with the diipper or the Union hdl and hope for the best. A copy also has to be left for your Union brothers nnd shipmates to Inform them of danger spots. . in its turn, the Union can't act to protect the crew's interests if it's not faifoiimed emy enough of the ship's needs. For your own protection, make sure they're properly filed at Jeasf 72 hours before anhrcrf. i An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship] vj �Jamarr SI. 19B8 SEAFARERS Par* Fir* LOC All ACS Coal Carriers c> Idle; Two More Recalled 1 WASHINGTON—^With two more of its ships back in the boneyard and its coal-carry­ ing operations completely inactive at the moment, American Coal Shipping came under re­ newed attack from tramp shipowners last week. The tramps, who were opposed to the company's formation in m the^first instance, have kept up a boats in the coal trade while char­ tered in another trade a similartering the Coal Miner to carry type vessel which they own in steady drumfire in recent farm surplus "at a rate well below direct competition with another Dating back to Washington's time, famed Montauk Light is men­ aced by the sea, with steady erosion of the cliff on which it rests. Th» sea is now barely 100 mt from the lookout tower in front of the lighthouse itself. Sea Menaces Montauk Light A landmark for sea and air travelers sinpe 1797, the famed lighthouse Montauk Point, Long Island, may blink no more if the tides and storms have their way. The ocean is almost 200 feet-t closer to the, base of the 90- first three built by the Federal foot stone tower since Presi­ Government and has a 200,000 dent Washington authorized its construction in 1795, and barely more than fOD feet from a lookout tower in front of the lighthouse Itself. A storm in 1944 washed away 12 feet of the cliff on.which the light Is located at'a single clip. Montauk Light is one of the candlepower light that flashes every ten second, plus a radio bea-con, dis'ance-finding station and diaphragm horn. -Foghorns orig­ inally spotted at the foot "of the cliff were long ago moved back closer to the tower when their vi­ brations. caused the cliff to cnunble. • weeks, charging that the company was operating in violation of its charter .contract. It called on the Maritime Administration to cancel all of the remaining bareboat char­ ters. The two ships that went bagjc into Government lay-up were the Cc«imir Pulaski and the Walter Hines Page. They were recalled as part of the Federal Maritime Board's monthly review of out­ standing charters. Previously the Cleveland Abbe had been returned to the lay-up fleet. Next in litie for recall are the three- remaining Government charters — the Martha Berry, Harry Glucksmap and Thomas Paine. The Paine, which was the last ship with a coal cargo, arrived in Norfolk this week and -went on the idle list. In Grain Trade That leaves the company oper­ ating with the Coal Miner, which has been carrying grain on recent voyages. The grain operation was the target of a bid by Tak Shipping Corp., a tramp operator, for the immediate lay-up of the remaining Government charters. In its charges against ACS, Tak raised "the following points: ^ That as far as is known, the com­ pany has not submitted plans for the construction of an Americanflag coal fleet, as its charter re­ quired. That the company was evading a Maritime Administration require­ ment that chartered ships should not carry Government-aid car-goes in competition with privatelyowned ves.sels. The evasion, Tak said, consisted of keeping the bare­ that fixed as reasonable by NSA." privately-owned vessel. Obviously such action clearly indicates that Deprive Other Operators the vessel is not required in the "We are informed," the commu­ normal coal trade of that company nication read, "that within the past . . . the Board has previously held few days this vessel has been char­ that bareboat charterers should not tered to carry a cargo of Govern­ be permitted to take their owned ment-financed grain to Yugoslavia. ships off their normal trade and This fixture was at a rate of $14.75 substitute bareboated Government as compared to the NSA rate of ships." Tak asked the Maritime Adminis­ $19.68 . . . Such action . . . directly resulted in depriving an American- tration to require the company to lay-up its Government-owned ves­ flag Liberty of the business . . . . . . '"They have contended that sels at its own expense as long as Government bareboat vessels are, its privately-owned ship is not in required to carry coal to Europe. the coal trade and to cancel the At the same time, they have char­ charters on 15 days' notice. US Ships In Line For New foreign Aid Cargoes WASHINGTON—More cargoes are in. sight for hardpressed US merchant ships as agreements are in the works for about $224 million worth of surplus farm product ship­ ments and other items to Po--*^ ^ land, Yiigoslavia and Spain. ucts, while the remaining $60 mil­ Approximately $95' million lion would consist exclusively of worth will go in the form of aid to Poland, approximating a;:iion taken by the US last year. At that time the US loaned Poland $30 million and shipped another $65 million of surplus farm products. It is ekpected that the same ar­ rangement will be followed this year, with wheat and cotton the biggest items. Food Products Spain is supposed to be in line for some $69 million in food prod­ farm surpluses to Yugoslavia, mak­ ing for many more shiploads to be canied under the terms of the "50-50" law. There have been reports that the Soviet Union has been putting the squeeze on the Poles for accepting American aid. The Russians are un­ doubtedly unhappy about the antlSoyiet talk in Poland that has been reported in the American press, and about the Poles' friendliness to the West. THREE PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER 1. Cooper And The ISMU 2. Cooper And The Bakers On November 8, 1957, the SEAFARERS LOG re­ ported on privileges enjoyed by Herman E. Cooper iii his role as attorney for the National Maritime Union. The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was free to par­ ticipate in union affairs as if he was a member and cited the' fact that he had electioneered for NMU President Joseph Curran. The July 5, 1956, NMU "Pilot" was quotejd to show that he had defended Curran's policies in" an address to a crew meeting aboard the SS United States. The story was headed "Cooper Tells^ 'Big U' Curran Action Saved NMU Hiring Hall." ^ The Curran action was the key issue of the NMU election then going on. Under the heading "Herman Cooper and 'Lidford Law' " the January 3, 1958, SEAFARERS LOG reported in some detail on Mr. Cooper's experience as a witness before the Senate investigating committee known popu­ larly as the McClellan Committee. The article reported Mr. Cqoper had been questioned in two areas in con­ nection with the affairs of the Bakers & Confectioners International Union, for which he was general counsel and which has "since been expelled by the AFL-CIO. One area of questioning had to do with why Mr. Cooper had drafted a guilty verdict against Curtis Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the Bakers Union, before Sims had even-been tried on~ charges brought by James Cross, union president. Sims bad originally accused Cross of using union funds for personal purposes and accepting loans from. union-contracted bakery firms during contract negotiations. It was on Cross' counter­ charges that Mr. Cooper drafted his "guilty" finding before the trial. The committee established that he had drafted no finding one way or another against Cross. He was also Questioned relative to the disposition of $8,000 in cash he had received as part of a $24,000 legal fee from the Bakers, part of which was for legal expenses personally incurred by Cross in success­ fully defending himself against assault charges before a California grand jury. In the course of the hearings Senator Ervin (Dem.NC) compared Mr. Cooper's handling of the Sim's mat­ ter to "Lidford Law" in which "in the morn they hang and draw and sit in judgment after." Senator Ervin asked, "In other words, you draw up ... a verdict of guilty befor* the indictment is even presented ..." To which Mr. Cooper replied;... "This is customary practice in courts ... There is nothing, un­ usual about that, Senator." Ervin countered, "Having spent a large Twrt of my life in courts, I have nevei; yet heard of drawing up a verdict . . . before the charges are preferred against whom the verdict is to be rendered .. ' The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was attacked by the opposition for "ruling" the NMU. Rule or not, the LOG observed, Mr. Cooper was one of three regular col­ umnists in the NMU "Pilot" along with Curran and Hoyt Haddock, Washington representative. Mr. Cooper's column had appeared for over Ave years and in every issue, discussed some phase of seamen's lawsuits under the Jones Act. The LOG noted that seamen and their families might be interested in expert legal opinion on other rules and regulations, but were subjected to a steady Jones Act diet in which Mr. Cooper's facility in this field of admiralty law was on display. It was also pointed out that Mr. Cooper had a special space set aside in the "Pilot" for conuiiuiticating with NMU members directly. The area appeared under the heading "See Your Lawyer." Other lawyers who had business with NMU members had their riotices dis­ persed in light face type among a variety of communi­ cations, and usually did not have street addresses or telephone numbers listed. • .^ These privileges, the LOG said, were "very rare or non-existent In other unions" and "apparently derive frora Cooperis position-oMnfluence in the NMU."- - - 3, Cooper's * Resolve* To Stay Clear Of NMU Policy Mr. Cooper's testimony took place in July, 1957. At the October NMU convention, NMU President Joseph Curran referred in detail to the AFL-CIO Ethical * Practices Code and Mr. Cooper's services to the NMU. Curran expressed indignation that the AFL-CIO might be "letting the Ethical Practices machinery become involved in strictly fractional disputes within unions, which 'would be a sad perversion of the purposes for which these codes were set up." The only ethical practices matter before the AFLCIO which could be called a ''fractional dispute" in­ volved the Bakers, in that the case arose as the result of the dispute between the Sims and Cross factions. Subsequently, the Curran report took up Mr. Cooper and after detailing the activities of, the firm, wound up with this conclusion: "It assists the attorneys, too, in their resolve to stay clear of Union policy and pro­ gram, for which your officers are solely responsible." The text of the Curran report on Mr. Cooper wound up, word for word, as Resolution No. 10, with the addition of two paragraphs, the last one which said, ". . . we the delegates of this Convention express our appreciation for your continued policy of giving legal advice and assistance and leaving union policy and pro­ gram to our officers and members." Why was it deemed necessary to express this thought once in Cui-ran's report and twice more in a formal resolution? Perhaps the two columns on the left indi­ cate the reasons. Or perhaps, the impending AFL-CIO convention, with its scheduled ousters of a number of unions, including the Bakeis, was a factor in the deci­ sion to spell out Mr. Cooper's "resolve" to stay clear of union policy. , > M 'it -11 ril �Pve Six SEAFARERS Jaanary 31, 193S LOG President Madison Pays A Call C[./- ' ilASTAR (Trifen), Oef. ST—Chair­ man, J. yVardi Saeratary, 4A. Susawan. Naw dalesata electad. New wadilns maehlna put alraard in NO. Discuaaton on new mattresMa, ordered aoma time ago. not aecured yat. Hdqtra. to ba notified of aame. Nov. as—Chairman, J. Ward; Sacrafary, M. Bugawan. Domeitic tank# to ba cleaned. Hdqtra. to contact com­ pany about new mattreaaea ordered but not delivered. Vote of thanka to ateward dept. for Job weU done. Crew urged to take better care of washing machine, turn off after using. Need more items in slop cheat, and working gear on board. man to be notified. Beef about reUefa. meal time serving, etc. SI donation for ship's fund to be turned over to each delegate. ALCOA RANOBR (Alcoa), Das f— Chairman, T. Nawrockl; Secretary. P. WItthaus. Some complaints regarding food. To ask Welfare Flan to delete one day sea time, in last 90 days to coUect death benefits. Discussion on menus and food. Steward & cooks agreed to improve aame to crew's aatljfaction. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Dee. IS —Chairman, P. Matovlch; Secretary, R. Bdmond. Some disputed ot. One man hospitalized for injury—^no time for replacement. Saloon messman hos­ pitalized. Present method of Job.caUs to remain. Suggestion concerning health card program issued by SIU tobe clarified. ^ NATIONAL LIBERTY (American Waterways), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Loleas; Secretary, M. Duco. One man missed ship in Bait. New delegate and reporter elected. Vote of thanka to ateward depL for fine work. Put but- LOSMAR (Calmer), Nov. 35—Chali^ man, J. Markhamt Secretary, R; Ramsperger. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to men participating in American coal beef.' Ship ta be sprayed for roaches. GaUey to- be sougeed. Dec. i—Chairman, L. Francis; Secre­ tary, R. Ramsparger. Food beef. Beef between ch. mate and carpenter: to be taken up with patrolman. Patrol­ man to check into 30 qt. per day quote of milk. Discussion on food, repairs, etc. ter. cups. etc.. away after using for night lunch. Refrain from making noise while watches are sleeping. Idiundry to be cleaned by deck and engine depts., recreation haU by ateward dept. Manned by SlU Pacific District, API's President Madison stops off in New York after Far East trip. Pictured (top row] are electrician Norman Brooks, MFOW (left), at coffeetime, and Don Clark, SUP, painting in chartroom. In bottom row, SUP's K. J. Beuker (left) and M. Ferguson, both ABs, put in new library. Soon after, messman W. Davis, MCS, gave it quick once-over to see what's new. 105,000-Tonner Still On Way A spokesman for Victory Carriers said this week the SIU company was sticking by its plans to build a 105,000-ton tanker and two 46,000-tonners for US operation. He confirmed news reports that a second 105,000-tonner for foreign operations would not be built as originally^ planned. Conditional orders which, in part, authorized t^e new even before the MA gave its final for new tanker construction construction In exchange for the approval) included 11 T2 tankers, totalling another 350,000 tons have transfer to Llberian registry of 14 the supertanker Olympic Games, reportedly been cancelled by other other vessels formerly manned by and two Libertys. In addition, the operators also. All of them would Seafarers. Victory Carriers is the Office of Defense Mobilization have been built In American ship­ last remaining active US-dag com­ granted the Onassis group a 40 per­ pany of several operated until last cent fast tax write-off on construc­ yards. The Maritime Administration year by the Aristotle Onassls in­ tion of the 105,000-tonner. The 40 percent allowance was on an esti­ had approved foreign construction terests. The 14 transferred ships, most of mated expenditure of about $51 in US yards since yards overseas couldn't handle all the available which were allowed to transfer million. business at the time. The ruling had the effect of slowing work on US ships waiting to be built here. The cancellations mean that con­ struction of a sizeable amount of tanker tonnage proposed at the time of the Suez emergency in The ATL-CIG Film Division has company has refused to discuss 1956 has been abandoned. prepared a movie of the 19-month details of- a new agreement even Steady Oil Supply struggle.between the United Rub­ though it signed a new contract Various operators had placed ber Workers and O'SuUivan Rub­ for other employees with the In­ tanker orders in volume to assure ber Corporation, The 17-minute ternational Brotherhood of Team­ that if another Suez shutdown oc­ film, called the "The Fourth Bat­ sters. curred, the free world's supply of tle of Winchester," tells of the t 4" 4" oil from tlie Persian Gulf would be fight of some 300 URW employees uninterrupted. While the canal was for bargaining rights with O'Sul- The newly-chartered American closed from November, 1950, to livan. The workers, some with 20 Bakery & Confectionary Workers last April, ships detoured around years experience, have been lock­ Union has won agreement from in­ Africa made far fewer voyages be­ ed out of their plant in Winchester, dustry representatives to apply cause of the added distance in­ Va. The company has refused to pension and welfare benefits to its volved. bargain with the URW and brought members. The benefits will cany The reopening of Suez and sub­ in strikebreakers to run the plant. over from previous contracts nego­ sequent decline In tanker needs In an obvious move to decertify tiated by the Bakery and Confec­ has dampened the enthusiasm to the union, an election was held tionery International Union which undertake any major new construc­ among the strikebreakers who was expelled by the AFL-CIO. The tion programs. Tanker rates, are voted 288 to 5 against the union. new union now claims 45,500 mem­ still far from normal even now in Copies of the film, for rent or pur­ bers in -61 locals with more defec­ mid-winter. chase, may be obtained by contact­ tions expected from the expelled Victory Carriers' program was ing the URW Education Depart­ organization. 4 4 4 the outcome of a complex series of ment, URW Building, 87 S. High negotiations with the Government Streef, Akron 8, Ohio. The first major strike In the millinery industry in 25 years won 4" 4" 4" blanket wage increases- for mem­ Shorthanded? Striking retail clerks dug in for bers of the United Halters, Cap If a crewmember quits while a long siege at Montgomery Ward and Millinery Workers. Terms of a ship is in port, delegates when the company refused to the settlement after a four-day are asked to contact the hall accept arbitration or the services walkout provided a $5 weekly in­ immediately for a replace­ of Federal mediators. The clerks, crease for week workers and five ment. Fast action on their part members of the Retail Clerks In­ percent for pieceworkers. Reduc­ will keep all Jobs abdard ship ternational Association, are actual­ tion in work weeks is included in filled at. all times and elimi­ ly striking six Ward stores but some areas. The. two-year at^eenate the chance of the ship picketing for the purpose of in­ ment provides addUional gains the forming the public at 500 others, second year, with all bei^fi^.^tMr 8ailing.jjiftgfe«iMilfciaii^ ^ The union has charged that thiL ipg -to sqnne 15 ^ lABOR ROUND-UP I ix-'- m gv |3i- m li'^ Ifc MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), Dae. 30— Chairman, 8. Nolan; Secretary, N. KIrb. New delegate and treasurer elected. Report accepted. Radio to be repaired. Repair lists to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. RION iActlum), Nov. 3—Chairman, 8. Kollna; Secretary, O. Edwards. Re­ pairs being ' made. New delegate elected. All repairs to be taken up with deph' heads. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DEL AIRES (Mist.), Dec. 1—Chair­ man, J. Wolff;. Secretary, R. Stough. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 830.38. Motion that if anyone writes to hall about shipmates without con­ sent of delegate, they will be brought up on charges. Carried. Laundry schedule to be posted. Return cups to pantry. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Dec. 17—Chairman, B. Bacon; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund 820.18. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Slight improvement in messroom service. SANTORE (Ore Nav), Dee. 7— Chairman, W. Reld; Secretary, S. Wolton. New delegate elected. Ship's fund, 812.26. Repairs completed. Ob­ tained new washing machine. Two new refrigerators promised after first of year. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Dec. 13-^Chalrman, J. Sweeney; Sec­ retary, H. Welti. All 60-day men to get off when time is up. Get draw In Lake Charles and Fort Lauderdale. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Dec. 33—Chairman, A. Whitmar; Secretary, P. Patrick, No beefs. Mem­ bers advised that delegate is their spokesman and to feel free to come to him with eny beefs which may arise. Some disputed ot still pending from last pay-off. Air conditioner re­ paired* Deck dqpt. foc'sles to be sougeed—to be put on repair list. Motion to contact next Negotiation committee to have Art. H. Sec 36. Par. (d) of General Rules changed to read as follows: Re: Sailing Board time: "If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to load­ ing or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shall Immediately ,ba posted on the board. The watch below may ba dismissed and shall re­ ceive two hours' overtime for such reporting." Part requested for dele­ tion; "and if such delay exceeds two hours." STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Dec. 8— Chairman, A. Maldonado; Secretary, B. Bits. No ice for weekend drinks. To see chief about pulling ice over week-ends. Purchased new aerial and tubes, games. Some disputed ot—to be turned in to patrolman. Discussion on proposed Job calls. Crew goes on rec­ ord to keep calls as they are. Bath­ rooms to be kept clean. Crew warned not to take US currency ashore in Saigon and Indonesia. WANG PIONEER (North Atlantic), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Allen; Secretary, B. Padgett. Two men hospitalized in Bordeaux. Steward shipped from Bait. SIU man shipped in Pyreaus. One man short in steward dept. Ship's fund. 83.65. One replacement in England. Awnings to be rigged for Persian Gulf. Cooperation urged with messman as he is doubling up on his work. Members requested to turn in spare linen, otherwise it will be issued piece' for piece in future. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Dee. 33—Chairman, 8 Charles; Secre­ tary, A. Lambert. Safety meeting held. Need new library. Ship-to-shore phone may ba used by anyone who so desires. Ship's fund, $16.10. SB to be donated to Ubrary. Need ot sheets. Reports aceepted. Beef abotit watches; patrol- ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Dec. 31—Chairman, M. McNabb; Secretary, W. Thomas. One man short. Request information about raises. Old night lunch to be discarded. Proper attire to be worn in messroom. Repair lists to be prepared. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. JEAN LAFITTR (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt, expects payoff after discharging; draw to be put out. Beefs to be discussed with delegates only. Patrolman to settle beefs of men obtaining hospital slips and not reporting, in order to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Pur­ chased one electric steam iron. Sev­ eral minor beefs to be settled by pa­ trolman. Need new washing machine. Discussion on repairs: scupper clogged in bathroom. Vote*af thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done and for excellent Thanksgiving dinner. . NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Dec. 14—Chairman, H, Ducloux; Secretary, ^ D. Nunn. No. logs or fines. Ship'a fund 82.65. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ALAMAR (Calmar), Dec. 15—Chair­ man, F.. .PatkowsbitSecretary, W. Bllger. Ship's fund S29;04. Few hours disputed ot. Repdtt aboeirted. Steward dept. rules to be posted and fol­ lowed. Motion not to sign on until beef is settled against 1st asst. All members to report for meeting with patrolman in NY. See patrolman about .rearrangement of steward dept. rooms to -ease crowding. :Need new washing machine: more, variety in night lunches. Chief cook not satis­ factory. Ch. cook requests steward dept. committee of five book members to investigate accusations. Vote of thanks to baker for Job wqll done. Left-over vegetables not to be left in tin cans overnight. Steward to inspect. ice boxes to check on left-overs. DEL MONTE (Mils.) Dec. 14—Chair­ men, J. Chastalm Secretary, J. PIcou. Repairs made. Four rooms and galley to be painted next trip. Ship's fund 8110.92. Forty cases of coke on hand for sale. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate for Job well done. To see cap­ tain about non-drying oil being put on deck: also messy Job ahoreside painter did in messhall. Steward to get some cognac for eggnogs and other items needed for Christmas din­ ner. Request some lobsters and crabs, 'Members to keep kroo boys out of midship. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Dec. IS —Chairman, R. Pridaaux; Secretary, A. Notturno. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 837.90. Some disputed ot. New secretary-reporter elected. Com­ plaint re: cold food coming from pantry. General discussion o'n food, night lunch and menus. Steward claims Juices and certain foods are rationed. Crew to give full support to steward. Delegate to check condi­ tions thru Union hail. Washing ma­ chine to be arranged in a more con­ venient and safe position. Separate silver and dishes to be used when serving meals to natives of foreign countries. Mattresses have been re­ quisitioned. Hams obtained, in NY too salty—unfit to eat. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Dec. 31 —Chairman, T. Costallo; Secretary, J. Prestwood. Ship's laundry repaired. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's fund 8130.37. Discussion on cleanliness of bathrooms, movie operator's choice of pictth-es. Only qualified operators to shbw movies. Socks and under shirts reported missing by crew member. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 39 —Chairman, P. Morenl; Secretary, R. Hall. Garbage to be dumped aft. Men to donate 50c to ship's fund at payoff. Repair lists to be turned in. Change of delegates every 80 days. Men to be quiet when playing games at night. Ship's fund 80. Disputed ot to be taken up with patrolman. Reports ac­ cepted. Library to be changed. Dele­ gates to be rotated so that all will be trained as such.. Need more variety of meats for night lunch. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. DEL SANTOS (Mlts.), Dec. 18 — Chairman, E. Harris; Secretary, J. Graves. New delegate and treasurer elected. Messroom and lockers need painting.- • ' . -—i'- - • J II niin �M Janaary SI. ISSt SEAFARERS LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Trailersbips Seafarer's Guide To Befter Buying Readied For Puerto Rico INQUIRING SEAFARER . QUESTION—If yoo had o son, would you want him to go to sea? By Sidney Margoliut Frost Boosts Food Costs Deforest Fry, ch. cook: I would S. Heinfling, steward: If I had a think that would be up to him to young son, I would want him decide. If I to try the sea. . ' thought he was But it would be fitted to go to sea up to him to de' I certainly would cide. The work recommend that may be harder, he did so. A sea­ but he has more man's life is not benefits, great « bad* one, he experience, and could do much . really sees life as worse working in it is. The sea is some shoreside a good life and job, and still not see nor leam as every man should try it at least much as a seaman. once. Behin4 the doors'of th^commodity trading exchanges and ware­ WASHINGTON — Waterman houses, wholesale prices of food are rising alarmingly this winter. Steamship Corporation plans to in­ That means wage-earning'families must prepare for new record living troduce trailershlp service on the costs this , coming summer. Puerto Rican run has placed it In The two big problems this year are high costs of food and houses. the center of another contest with Cold weather in Florida was a blow to moderate-income families up Korth. The damage to crops unexpectedly pushed up prices of produce, rival shipping firms. Waterman has and of citrus fruits and frozen concentrates especially. This is a winter withdrawn from the Atlantic and to use frozen concentrates more sparingly and-^look for better values Gulf Puerto Rico Conference and is establishing rates similar to the in canned juices. conference but including pick-up The rise of four percent in food prices this past year now makes the and delivery service—an important average cost of feeding a family $1.23 a day per person. That's $34 a extra. 4, $ ^ •bit week for a family of four, actually 41 percent of the average industrial Joseph Raymond, baker: Of The action is drawing sharp John Johnson, OS: No, I would course, for I think shipping is worker's pay. If the auto, appliance and building industries can't tmderstand why people aren't buying their products this year, there's protests from Alcoa, Bull and not want my son to go to sei. I a world of exper­ Lykes, the other companies in the would want him one answer. ience. Why even conference, and from various to stay ashore The other problem endangering living standards and the entire shoreside and Puerto Rican truck­ rich persons and get a good economy is that repayments on present installment debts are taking 13 ing services. send their chileducation and pm-cent of the average family's -dren on long The Puerto Rican conference get ahead in life. i •! disposable income (after taxes). In cruises after fin­ ~ families who owe group had just recently put' ihto Today every big ishing school. . --I.. /.' rs 1 installment debts are devoting 20 effect a 12 percent increase in business firm re­ Why? To teach percent or more of income to re­ freight rates, making a total in- quires at least a them experience •crease of 27 percent in the past high school edu­ payments. and let them see year. The increases in freight cation, and most the world. Why Banks now are finding that the rates have been obtained over the of them a college tight-money .policy they diligently strenuous opposition of the Puerto degree for a decent job. I think we get paid to do just that. Ship­ and successfully advocated under Rican government which has the education is more important ping when he is young will be a help later in life when he has to the slogan of "greater rewards for threatened to go into the steam­ than traveling. meet people of different nationali­ savers," not only brought them ship business on its own. ties. 4" 4" 4" greater profits but collection prob­ Normally, pick-up and delivery W. C. Snell, AB: No, I would not t 4. 4. lems. There's a countrywide rise trucking charges would be an N. Goldfinger. FWT: A seaman's in auto repossessions, with "col­ extra cost to shippers with the want my son to go to sea. I would much rather life would, be a good life for my lections getting tougher,*" the freight rates applying on dock-tohave him get son. It's a good American Bankers Association has dock haulage by ship. By offering an education and living, much bet­ revealed. pick-up and delivery through its prepare himself ter than working Later this year more lower-price Sea-land service. Waterman's actual for a good job in some shop homes will be available. Many charges to the shippers would be in industry. If ashore. The ex-' builders priced themselves out of considerably less. he wanted to perience alone is the market by concentrating on ex­ The claimed advantages of Seaship while he well worth it. H« pensive houses. The US,Savings was young and can learn life the & Loan League reports more build­ land service are, in addition to its lower costs, speedier shipment be­ single, I would hard way, and ers are studying possibilities of cause of faster loading and cargoagree. But it is can see the world bringing out lower-price three-bedroom houses, and at least one big carrying trailer bodies by special not the life for a young married and learn all prefab manufacturer. National Homes, is readying lower-price models. shipboard cranes. man. He should look for the future. about different peoples. ,!• Presently few new houses are available in metropolitan areas under $15,000. If you pay $3,000 dovm on a $15,000 houses "you need an in­ come of $5,300 after taxes to carry the balance. This is on the basis of the somewhat optimistic belief of FHA that families can afford pay­ ments of up to one-third of the first $3,000 of take-home pay plus onefifth of take-home pay over $3,000!, SAN FRANCISCO—Evidently intrigued by the success of the SlU-contracted Pan At­ A major problem is the cost of land, which has been jumping at the rate of 16 percent a year recently. The plot now represents, in ^he lantic Steamship trailership service, Matson Navigation has announced it is considering a average case, 14 percent of the_price of a typical-moderate-cost house, similar service on its Hawaiian run. Randolph Sevier, Matson president, said that the com­ pany is considering convert- 4and as much as 25 percent in areas close to big cities. ing seyeral of its present C-3s ent plans calling for them in San from any part of the United States February is a month of important sales of house-hold goods, includ­ ing furniture, rugs, mattresses, housewares, dishes, curtains and other into iift-on, lift-off trailer- Francisco and Los Angeles on the to any part of Hawaii without ships. The Matson ships are con- west coast and in the port of Hono­ transfer of cargo from the sealed goods. * container. Barges would be used in MATTRESSFS: In shopping the February mattress sales, disregard ti-acted to the SIU Pacific District. lulu/ Use of the trailerships would the inter-island traffic to carry the brand names and "list prices." The "famous"" manufacturers make The type of van the company make possible door to door service loaded trailers. mattresses of different quality to sell at different price levels. Too, has in mind is still under study, this .industry is notorious for pre-ticketing mattresses with exaggerated but it is planned to use one that list prices so retailers can offer what seems to be big "reductions." could double as a piggyback One reader writes she plans to buy a mattress and spring "which trailer on railroad fldtcars as well sells for $239 but is on jsale for $160." She says she and her husband as on over-the-road operation. . are heavy and need a good mattress. Most of the trailership cargo There's no need to pay that kind of price. Good-quality mattresses would be a westbound operation and matching box springs currently are bh sale at $35-$45 each. Heavy since Matson carries a good deal WASHINGTON—On the heels of reports that private in­ . people need firm mattresses both for comfort and durability. Mat­ of sugar east bound. Accordingly, dustry in Great Britain is studying a nuclear-powered sub­ tresses come'in "medium density," "firm density" and "extra firm den­ the company's tentative plans call sity" at the same price. A well made extra firm mattress at about $40 for some of the C-3s to carry con­ marine tanker. Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse re­ — generally has 100 percent cotton-felt filling with a 252 heavy gauge tainers exclusively and for others vealed that the US Governcoil innerspring unit. Less firm mattresses have fewer and lighter to carry containers on deck and ment is going to have a study The Maritime Administrator forsees that it might be possible, at coils, and a higher proportion of Insulating pad to cotton felt. A mat­ have regular cargo holds for bulk made on the same subject. some future date, for merchant tress with a percentage of hair, as 20 pei;cent horsehair, generally is sugar and other commodities. The United States is the third Unlike the Pan Atlantic seiyice, country to discuss nuclear-powered ships to greatly increase their even firmer. Any good mattress should have at least an eight-ounce ticking. Better ones have nine-ounce. Heavier tickings are especially in which the trailers are handled undersea craft for commercial use, speeds even up to and beyond the desirable with hair filling. Also,' always look for a prebuilt border by traveling cranes on the decks, the others being Japan and Britain. speed of sound. the Matsoa plan is figured on the The British sub tanker project is rather-than roll edge to prevent sagging. In addition, the Maritime Admin­ an ambitious one on paper at least, basis of dockside crane installa­ CARS: There's actually a little price competition kicking up among istration announced that the Gen­ the smaller manufacturers. Following the introduction^ of the Stude- tions. The service would thus'^e eral Dynamics Corporation has involving a 100,000-ton carrier limited to those ports which pos­ which could travel submerged at baker Scotsman, American Motors Corp. has brought out a ne^ ver­ been chosen to'develop a new type sion of its Rambler, The American, at $1,770 FOB. The Scotsman is sess such installations, with pres- of nuclear reactor for merchant 50 miles an hour. So far, the project is confined to tests of models $1,776 including heater and directional signals. These list prices are ship use. The . reactor would be for information about possible hull before discounts all dealers now give. The Scotsman is a full-size 202 used in conjunction with a gas tur­ design. inch lo^ car. The Rambler American is the shortest US-made car bine power plant. General Dynamwith ^no-inch wheelbase and 178-inch length. The lOS-iuch Rambler fcs was the builder of the Nautilus with x91-inch length has a list price of $2,047 fpr the six. Seafarers overseas, who want and subsequent nuclear • powered The new Rambler American competes directly with the small Im- to get in touch with headquar­ submarines for the Navy. The Nau­ ' ported cars. It comes only in a two-door, five passenger sedan, with ters in a hurry can do so by tilus-type reactor will be used in a jix-eylinder engine rated at 90 hp, compared to 127 for the TOB-inch cabling the Union at its cable the Savannah, the first US atomRambler, 101 for the Scotsman, and 132 to 145 for the Big Three Sixes. address, SEAFARERS NEW powered merchant ship. 'Both the Rambler American and. Studebaker Scotsman are designed YORK, These two steps by the Maritime Use of this address will assure ' , for economical feul consumption. Americati Motors says that under speedy transmission on all mes- Administration reflect the agency's moderate driving conditions and with the use of overdrive, available ,s^es and faster serxdce for the preoccupation with what Morse . as optional equipment,'yoq,rgo.get 3d, §op#?man men Involved. ' . , i called the "swift march of scientific and ..-tecfaimlogical • deyelopment;" Eyes WC'Hawaii TraUer Run US To Study Nuclear Sub Tankers^ Ship Reactors Union Has Cable Address �O NE of the centers of SlU or­ ganizing activity this past year, Baltimore is now a key SlU port not only in the deep-sea field, but among tug and harbor craft workers as well. ' A solid show of support for the SlU Harbcy & Inland Waterways Di­ vision has meant Union conditions and job security, assuring these men and their families a whole new way of life. Tugmen in six fleets chose SlU-HIWD representation 210-9 and railroad bargemen voted 28-0 in a series of bargaining elections last- Spring. While thd problems of the deepsea sajlor and the deckhand on a tug that may never actually leave port ore not the same, their interests and jobs as seamen are pretty much alike. The pictures on these pages cover activities in the Curtis B<^y and Baker & Whiteley fleets and among barge and bridgemen of the Western Maryland Railroad, all among the several harbor" units under the SlU-HIWD banner. mv. V " - Qoartet of Western Maryland RR bridcemen take a breather on dock. Pictnred a tc r) are Dare Underwoodi Steve Brostek, Bill Jachimowicz and Mike Zyla Jr.^ airaltlBr wRival Of loaded barse fron^ elsewhere In harbor area. ^ ^ ^ In. Curtis Bay -maintenance diop,,^. Herr completes repair work on fender one ot^thir eompanyfii 14 boatw^ .Shop mechanics David Beakley (left) ; . and Walter Gnlazdpwskt eheck • over 's^-:^.'apaxi'part'seni-eTer'hy one the " �cJanuary SI, ISM SEAFARERS tTOG WMKTT^"" Tage Nlm i ^ '"'w J'''' I Western Maryland Railroad bridcemen Bill Jachimowicz (left) and Dave Under­ wood use toffde pins to secure barge with boxcars into dock. Locomotive can then move up to haul cars to destination ^uhore. At throttle on Baker & Whlteiey tug Britannia, engineer Aivin Hirsch stands by for skipper's orders. Capt. James L. Farran, skipper'of the Fells Point, keeps eye on things from snug little pilot-house. . Engineer Ansley Forrester starts up plant in compact engine room of the Fells Point as the Curtis Bay tug prepares to get underway. Boats carry one engineer on harbor trips, two on runs into Chesapeake Bay. Deckmah Paul Pusloskie brews own coffee on B&W tug Progress. Boats carry cooks on Bay trips only. Job call from company office comes over pilot-house radio. Capt, Leo Freburger listens in on B&W's Britannia. Cbarles Efford hits deck at SIU-HIWD meeting for tug o'fficers in Baltimore hall to check on item up for discussion. Deckhands add ethers meet separately at riwuiw uembMidiip neottego In port. Beeft art ironorsot caalln m ^Deckhand Donald Laidy (left) secures line around bitt as tug H. S. Falk eases slowly . into Curtis Bay dock. Melvin Szarek looks csi. Boats usually carry two deckhands» awtaeoK ani-aklppw. • Vvv;VVr AVAV-- �. -.•rvvy w'/'r- -.^1—' SEAFARERS Face Tern AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dae. •—Chairman, C. Hamby; Saeratary, A. Tramar. Floral wreath aent to de­ ceased wiper. Balance of money to be sent to widow. Crew to have ar­ rival pool for television in recreation room. Ship's fund $4. One man short. Report accepted. Poor Thanksgiving dinner; no cold Juices for breakfast: individual salads to bo put out. Re­ pair list discussed. Delegate to see about payoff and mail not delivered to ship. Keep deck clear of cigarette butts. BALTORB (Ore Nav.), Nov. 7 — Chairman, R. Kelly; Secretary, J. Dllver. Ship*! fund $17.25. See patrol­ man about rusty water. Door on dryer to be repaired. New delegate elected. Nov. 21—Chairman, E. Daniels; Sec­ retary, R. Kelly. Ship's fund $17.25. Windchutes with screens needed for no payoff until eomethtng dene about roaches. Repair lists to be submitted soon as possible. Messhalls and foc'sles to be sougeed before arrival. Rooms need painting. Washing ma­ chine needs repairs. Check portholes for leaks before arrival in Gibralter. Nov. 31—Chairman, C. Haneock; Secretary, W. Webb. One man missed, rejoined. Ship's fund S3.50. Few hours disputed ot. Washing machine ~to be repaired, or purchase new one. All men to strip bunks and turn in ali linen at payoff. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Nov. 30—Chairman, E. Cantreal; Sec­ retary, C: Tayl-<r. Repair list sub­ mitted. Water tanks in poor condi­ tion. Ship's fund' $9. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Discussion on water tanks. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 3— Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary, R. Hand. Ship's fund S12. No beefs. Few hours disBUted ot. Reports accepted. Need screen doors to keep out insects. New delegate elected. Water cooler to be placed in messhall. Vote of thanks to baker. Repair list to be given to dele­ gate and posted in messhall. Foc'sles to be sougeed and pantry and bath­ rooms to be painted. STEEL FABRICTATOR (Isthmian), Dec. •—Chairman, Q. Mastarson; Sec­ retary, E. Kllngvall. $10 contributed, to Seamen's Friends Society. Some minor beefs and repairs. Ship's 'fund 822. Few Iwnrs disimted ot. New delegate and treasurer elected. All unauthorized persons to keep out of crew's quarters and passageways. ' Screen doors and port screens to be repaired. Ice machine needs repair­ all portholes because of mosquitos in ing. New pump to be installed on washing machine. Captain gave brief Orinoco River. talk on safety working rules aboard BEATRICE (Bull), Dec. 1»—Chair­ vessel and asked for delegates to at­ man, nona; Secretary, none. Some tend all safety meetings. disputed ot for gangway watch—set­ ELIZABETH (Bull), Dec. IS—Chair­ tled. Company agreed to pay ot as man, C. Howell; S e.c r a t a r y,. E. per contract. Report accepted. O'Rourka. Request engine room sky­ CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Dec. 1 lights to be opened in PR. Miesshall —Chairman, W. Home; Secretary, R. to be kept-cleaner. Ayers. Delegates to compile list of STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Dec. 8 members' union status for patrolman. Vote of llianka lo ship delegate. Soiife ' Chairman, N. Abernathy; Secretary, disputed ot. New toasters ordered. G. Reyos. Repair list submitted. No Roaches to be sprayed daily. Ship to major beefs. Trip satisfactory. Any be fumigated. Vote of thanks to complaints should be voiced at meet­ ings. Ship's fund $36. Some disputed cooks. ot—to be settled by patrolman. Mo­ tion to buy baseball gloves, balls and INES (Bull), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. other recreational equipment from Morris, Jr.; Secretary, PTParkor. Ice Motion to get watch box to be repaired. Incident concern­ ship's fund. ing 3rd cook and chief cook, squared foc'sle for engine gang. Beef about away. TV set repaired. Ship's fund chow—to be referred to patrolipan. Dec. 14—Chairman, T. Banning; Sec­ •15. Report accepted. Motion to air condition ail SlU ships especially ones retary, M. Cross. Robin Line and Bull running to tropics. Need new library. beefs explained. All "B" members Black gang to make arrangements notified of importance of paying back assessments. with chief to get time off. JOSiFINA (Liberty Nav.), Nov. 21— Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, J. Lundy. One man missed ship. Two men quitting ship in Baltimore. New delegate elected. Chief cook resents steward making menn. Beef discussed —as per' agreement steward to make up menu—any further beef shall bo taken up with patrolman in' Bait. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 31— Chairman, J. BCIley; Sscrctary, C. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Ship's fund $8.40. MICHAEL (Carrat), Doc. S—Chair­ man, B. Browning; Secrotary, L. Boyne. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate. New delegate elected. Short three men. Radiogram to be sent to hqtrs. re; engine dept. beef. Dis­ cussed Robin Line and Bull beefs. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Secretary, A. .Sadenwater. Repair list completed. Three 'men injured slightly —recovered. Fine cooperation aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours disputed ot. New books purchased for library. Crew warned about con­ duct before payoff. Donation of $1 for new books. Return books after reading. Thanks to fishermen for catching over 900 lbs. of fish; also for cartoons drawn on current happenings which were enjoyed by all. OCEAN ~ DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), Sept. 2»—Chairman, C. Stover; Secre­ tary, P. St. Marie. One man hospi­ talized. Few hours disputed ot. Pa­ trolman to check unsafe working conditions on board before sign on. Need clothes line. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. fot work well done. Reports accepted. REBECCA (Overseas), Dee. 7—Chair­ man, C Starling; Secretary, S. Schuy­ ler. Repairs being made. Donation of $1 requested to istart ship's fund. Delegate to see officials about moving steward topside. 2 cooks in stewards room, and make recreation room. Beefs to be brought to dept. delegate. , ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, A. Page; Secretary, B. Landos. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S13.50. All good disputed ot will be forwarded toward this trip. New dept. delegates elected. To see capt. re­ garding safety measures—to be taken care of promptly. JEAN (Bull), Jan. 15—Chairman, J. Slavin; Secretary, E. Johnston. Have ship cleared upon arrivalr''^ Avoid de­ lay of hours at anchorage awaiting clearance by Immigration and US officials. New delegate elected, place sign on door of eng. room "Ke.ep closed." . 4.-- STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Nov. - IBChairman, W. Webb; Secretary, H. Kllmon, One man inissed ship—re­ joined.' To see patrolman about better medical attention aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.50. Few men logged this trip. Some .disputed ot Including ot turned in in lieu of launch service in VisaAaPBju^ ..IHport aqc^tJid, *^^^ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Dec. 15—Chairman, N. Machel; Secre­ tary, V. Whitney. Saw patrolman re: ot being paid at payoff. Ship's fund $88.04. Some disputed ot. Christmas dinner to be served on Sunday, for benefit of entire crew. Time for linen dlatribution discussed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. New TV,antenna to be purchased from ship's fiind. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPCRTER (Pan. Nav.), Dec. 15—Chairman, H. Romero; Secretary, F. Neely. Three men missed ship. Ship's fund $4.80. Patrolman to check washing machine. See engineer about rusty water in tanks. MARORE (Ore. N$v.), Dec. TS— Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, I. Glass. Ship's fund $31.02. Some dis­ puted ot. Discussion on food shortage —six gal. ice cream for 25 day trip. Ran short of certain food Items. BALTORE (Ore Nav.), Dec. 14 — Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Messmar. One man put off at St. Thomas—agent notified. Ship's fund -$11.13. One man hospitalized. Men requested to clean up after playing cards at night. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Dec. 2—Chairman, M. Ohstrom; Secretary, A, Janes. One man hospitalized. Disputed ot to be sub­ mitted. Thanksgiving menu sent to LOG for publication. New secretaryreporter elected. Japanese not on ship's business to be kept off ship in Japan. Crew urged to take care of cots, :Vote of thanks to stewaid dept. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Launch schedule to be drawn up "by delegates and forwarded to capt. PRODUCER (Penn.), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, W. Dyke; Secretary nona. Two men hospitalized in Yokohama. One man missed ship. All crew's quarters painted. Ship's fund, $1.28. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. Ice cream melted when served. Lock rooms when ship is in port. OCEAN DEBORAH (Marlllma Over­ seas), Dec. 8—Chairman, J. Purssli; Secretary, J. McElroy. Ship short of paint. Several important repairs not made. Only delegates to talk with patrolman about ship's business. Ship'8 fund $27. Few hours disputed ot. Ons man hurt In lifeboat-raising accident. Two men logged. Motion that negoti­ ation committee have deck cargoes included in penalty cargo clause. Major and urgent repairs to be made soon as possible. Discussion on qual­ ity of meat: sheet sizes. Request one small and one large sheet for each man. Ship's fund to be kept intact for next crew taking over. EDITH (Bull), Dec. 14-Chalrnran, F. Hipp; Secretary, J, Bond. One man left ship at sailing time: vessel sailed shorthanded. All minor repairs'taken eare of. Report accepted. Blower sys­ tem to be cleaned. Get tarpaulin mugter for radio at payoff. Request better cooperation between steward aiid LOG Janiunr SI. IfBt Tips For Seafarers On Filing Federal Income Tax Returns The following is an up-to-date revision of an artic.e hy the SIU's tax expert on ques­ tion's involving Seafarers* income taxes. Generally, with very-few^ exceptions, seamen are In addition, a taxpayi^r can claim cal -services, drugs and medicines treated no differently under $600 for each child, parent, grand­ are limited to a maximum of $2,500 the income tax laws'than any parent, brother, brother-in-law, sis­ for each exemption claimed up to other citizen or resident of the ter, sister-in-law, and each uncle, a total of $10,000. The three per­ aunt, nephew or niece dependent cent Tule on medical services does US. (The non-resident alien seaman on him, provided he provides more not apply in cases where a taxpay­ must also file a return, but the than one-half of their support dur­ er is over 65, but the one peree;nt ing the calendar year. The de­ rule on medicines and drugs does. rules are not the same for him.) WHO MUST FILE. Those under pendent must have less than $600 , CHILD CARE. This allows a 65 years of age earning over $600 income and live in the US, Cana­ deduction of up to $600 to a and those over 65 earning over da, Mexico, Panama or the Canal widower, divorced or legally sepa­ rated taxpayer toward the cost of $1,200 must file a Federal tax re­ Zone. A child under 19, or a student providing care of a child under 12 turn. WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns over 19 can earn over $600 and still or a person physically or mentally count as a dependent if the tax­ incapable of support, regardless of payer provides more than one-half age. This expense is deductible of his support. only If its purpose Is to allow the The law also enables a seaman taxpayer to remain gainfully em­ who is contributing (with other ployed. It cannot be olaimed if relatives), more than ten percent of the pajrment for child care went the support of a dependent to to a person who is already claimed' claim an exemption for that indi­ as a dependent. vidual, provided the other con­ ALIMONY — Periodic payments tributors file a declaration that of alimony to a wife in accord wifh they will not claim the -dependent a written agreement between them can be deducted. for that year. CASUALTY LOSSES. The rea­ DIVIDENO INCOME. If a sea­ man has income from stock divi­ sonable Value of all clothing and dends, he can exclude the first $50 gear lost at sea due to storm, ves­ he- receives as dividend Income sel damage, eh:., for which the tax­ from his gross income, and then payer la not otherwise compen­ take a tax credit of four percent sated, can be deducted as an ex­ of all dWidends he-received during pense. The same applies to fire loss 1957 (less the $50 previously de­ or losses in auto accidents which ducted), after he has determined are not compensated by insurance. what his tax would otherwise be. LOSSES DUE -TO THEFT. Per­ sonal items the loss of which can CONTRIBVTIONS. A taxpayer must now be filed by April 15, can deduct up to 20 percent of be proven are deductible. 1958. However, the April 15 dead­ gross income fob contribuHons to WORK CEiOTHES, TOOLS. The line is waived in cases where a sea­ charitable institutions, and an ad­ cost and cleaning of uniforms and man is at sea. In such instances, ditional ten percent in contribu­ work clothes which ordinarily can­ the seaman must file his return at not be used as dress wear can be the first opportunity, along with deducted. This includes protective an affidavit stating the reason for work shoes, gloves, caps, foul filing late. weather gear, clothing ruined by Another tax rule specifically af­ grease or paint, plus tools bought fecting seamen governs situations for use on the Job, or books and. where a ^aman signs on in one periodicals used in direct connec­ year, signs off the next and gets a tion with work. statement of his wages and the tax UNION DUES. Dues and initia­ withheld (W-2 form) from the ship­ tion fees 'paid to labor organiza­ ping company when he signs off. tions and most union assessments Under such an arrangement, it is can be deducted. possible for a seaman to have no WELFARE BENEFITS. Benefits income in one year and the equiva­ received from the SIU 'Welfare lent of two years' income in an­ Plan do not have to be reported other. as Income with one exception. That In order to alleviate this situa­ concerns a Seafarer over 65 who is tion, the seaman can report the to­ getting disability benefits. The tal of his allotments, slops, draws law considers suclr payments to and other cash items as income in men over 65 as pensions and taxes the first year, and then deduct this them as Income. amoimt from the total income re­ GAMBLING GAINS. All net ported on the W-2 form he gets in gains from gambling (the excess; of the second year. gains if any, over losses) must be He cannot claim any tax with­ tions to churches, hospitals and reported as income. However, if held in the first year either, but educational institutions. more was lost than gained during can claim all of It for .the second INTEREST. Interest paid to the year, the losses are not deduc­ year when he files his return along banks and' individuals on loans, tible, hut simply cancel out the with the W-2 form. mortgages, etc., is deductible. gains. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer TAXES. State and city retail TAX CREDIT FCHt RETIRE­ who has average expenses (amount- sales taxes, property and school MENT INCOME. A tax credit of to ten percent or less of Income) taxes, state stamp taxes on securi­ up to $240 Is allowed for individ­ and an income of under $5,000 is ties, state gas taxes, ~auto license uals. against retirement income advised to use the short form. and drivers' license fees and state such as rents, dividends and earn­ Those with income of under $5,000 income taxes are deductible. ings at-Ddd Jobs. However, an ad­ but with higher than average ex­ MEDICAL AND DENTAL EX­ justment must be made in this penses can use either the long qr PENSES. All expellees over three credit for social security benefits. short form and those with income percent of gross income for doctor of $5,000 or more must use the and dental bills, 'hospital bills, long form. medical an4 hospital insurance, A husband and wife should file nurse care and similar costs can a Joint return on either the long be deducted. Other such costs in­ or short form to take advantage of clude such items as eyeglasses, the split ihftme provisions, even if ambulance service, transportation the wife has no income. to doctofs' offices, rental of wheel­ EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is chairs and similar equipment, entitled.to a personal exemption of hearing aids, artificial limlbs and $600 for himself, $600 for his wife, corrective devices. an additional $600 if he is over 65 However, If the Seafarer is re­ ami another $600slf he is blind. The imbursed by the Seafarers Wel­ exemptions for age and blindness fare Plan for any of these costs, apply also to a taxpayei^'s wife, and such as family hospital and surgi­ can also be claiihed by both of cal expense, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part which is them. , In cases where a man's wife lives in excess of the benefits paid by In a foreign country, he can ^till the Plan. All expenses over one percent ol claim tha $600 exemption for her as his wifa. If She has income in gi'oss Income for drugs and medi-' (?ine can be deducted. However, deddctlohs 6f all expeiftes fbt mifedlii-: .til""-.' �JannuT SI, U6S SEAFARERS 'One Of These Days...We'll Get Started nei#' • BME Expects Heavy Vote For Merger With MEBA .A strong majority for approval of the merger of the two ma­ rine engineering unions is expected in Brotherhood of Marine Engineers' voting which ends today. Members of the BME are voting on a merger agreement and constitutional the' Marine Engineers Beneficial amendrhents. A similar ref­ Association. The SIU of NA-affiiiated BME erendum Is also taking place in wiU tabulate its ballots at the union's New York headquarters on March 3. The MEBA will con­ duct its tally the same day in Washington so that the results will be known simultaneously. The leadership of both unions enr dorsed the merger proposal and has turged rank and file members to vote for it. The MEBA mem­ bership is also voting on the union's affiliation with the Mari­ time Trades Department. Board Meeting Due An attack of the flu that com­ Following the vote tally, the" plicated an existing heart and lung BME executive' beard wiU meet condition proved fatal for Seafarer March 3 to 7. In the event of a Vic Milazzo on January 15 at the favorable vote on the part of both Manhattan Beach hospital in unions, the executive board wiU Brooklyn. then take steps to effectuate the Well known to SIU men, Milazzo merger process, which, in its ini­ had been hospitalized at various tial stages, would give the BME USPHS installations for the past representation in the MEBA, and ten years. He had been at Manhat ­ make possible joint contract nego­ tiations and Joint organizing ac­ tan Beach since July, 1950. tivities. A tribute from fellow patient Leaders of both unions have John DriscoU noted that "the mem­ bership hospitalized here lost not pointed to the strengthening of only a fellow member who had bargaining power and job security acted as their hospital delegate for that would be offered if the pro­ the past several years, but a man posed merger procedure is ap­ who- had done them innumerable proved. good turns as their friend. They also lost a man who was a credit to the Union he so ably repre­ sented . . . "It is difficult to put into words how we felt about Vic ... He al­ ways had a good word for every­ body," DriscoU added. SAN FRANCISCO—The SlU's Pacific District has protested to Last Ship In '47 An SIU member since 1942, Mil­ Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft and other high administra­ azzo last sailed in 1947 as steward Benson tion officials over the exclusion of on the SS Fisher Ames, operated western wheat from foreign agri­ by the old Eastern Steamship Com­ cultural aid programs, such as aid pany. He would have been 49 years to Pakistan. The action hit at a old this June. ruling by the Commodity Credit One of a small group of SIU men Corporation which deprives West to qualify for SIU welfare benefits Coast ships of any share in the USunder special provisions of the owned wheat export trade. Seafarers Welfare Plan, he had The message to Benson pointed been receiving SIU hospital bene­ out that there is a "very substan­ fits continuously since the plan be­ tial surplus" of the western white gan payments in July, 1950. His wheat available at competitive survivors are eligible for the full prices. The policy of excluding SIU death benefit in the same such cargoes, the union wired, "is manner. foreclosing unfairly on unemploy­ Milazzo was buried in his home ment opportunities of Pacific Coast town of East Warwick, HI. Pa­ seamen." tients at Manhattan Beach sent a Copies of the telegram were also floral ottering to the services and sent to Vice-President Richard arranged for Masses to be said, Nixon and to all six Senators from since none of theni could attend the three Pacific Coast states. due to the distance involved. Vic Milazzo, Hospitalized 10 Years, Dies fid ^Eoneeeoioe- Fourth P-A Trailership Takes Crew Page Elerea lOG It's more than a year and a half since the Andrea Doria sinking exposed the .weaknesses of the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. It looks like it will be another year and a half, or more, before the world's maritime nations will get together at a new conference to revise the convention. And undoubtedly, it will be years after that be­ fore the findings of the conference will be ratified by the respective nations involved. Meanwhile the same conditions which led to the sinking of the Doria will continue to exist. Ways to reduce the chances of such disasters are pretty well established—better compartmentation of ships to bring them up to US standards, rules requiring vessels in the crowded North Atlantic to stick to specific ocean tracks, better bridge-to-bridge communication systems and other items as recommended by the Congressional committee which investi­ gated the sinking. It is mystifying why, in light of the record, it should take until 1960 to set up a conference of maritime nations on the subject. Or do governments need another major ship disaster to wake them up to the need for prompt action? 3) • 4" A) MOBILE—^The Hflphael Semmes, the fourth Waterman vessel to be converted into a trailership, signed on a full crew'early last period and is now engaged in the com­ pany's sea-land coastwise trade. Two more vessels, the Bienville and thQ Beauregard, are still -in the shipyards'but are expected to enter the trailership service dur­ ing the next month or so. Humors concerning the possible chartering of five, of Alcoa's C-ls This past Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of and C-2s have been making the Harry Lundeberg, founder of the Seafarers International rounds in the hall" here. The ships, Union of North America and its first president. The day was now on the 26 and 42-day runs to an appropriate occasion for the Sailors Union of the Pacific the Islands, are supposed to be chartered for Far East trips which to dedicate its Lundeberg Memorial. From now on, the statue would be a welcome change from of Harry Lundeberg will stand in front of SUP headquarters, flanking one of Andrew Furuseth, to honor two men who their regular "dust" runs. Members of the Mobile branch made such considerable contributions to the well-being of to­ wish to extend their deepest sym­ day's seaman. The SIU joins with all other SIU of NA affili­ pathies to the family of Brother ates in saluting the memory of a great maritime leader. J. D. Kirkland, who passed away t 3^ last week. Kirkland, who sailed in the engine department, was well known to the men in this port. Shipping has continued to drag The US State Department did not, for a change, approve in this area.. Most of the vessels proposals, to sell some US reserve fleet Libertys foreign al­ hitting the port during the iast period were of the short trip va­ though it tempered its surprising action by agreeing that riety with few men signing off. The Peru, the country in question, could buy some US C-ls and vessels.in port during the period shallow-draft N-3 ships. The switch came on a ship sale bill were the Alcoa Patriot, Puritan, before a House Committee. Corsair, Planter, Pennant, Cavalier Offhand, it's hard to recall, the last time—if ever—that the (Alcoa); the Claiborne, Monarch of State Department opposed the transfer of US shipping to the Seas and Madaket (WatermSn), and the Del Alba (Mississippi): All foreign flags. What prompted this turnabout, limited as it is, were in good shape with only minor is hard to say. Perhaps the dwindling role pf the US mer­ beefs •Whicjlt. were ffejitled to the chant marine in the cpuntry's foreigji comfiierce has finally sattdTdctloiiui^ all han< ' penetrated ti?e,rnQjer stjjp^nigboid orship giveaway One Year Ago ViC Attacks Cargo Ban Surprise! Milazzo fell ill a few days ofier this photo was taken showing him distributing Chrisfmas gifts and bonuses to Seafarers at Manhattan Beach Hospital. " •0rr the'recehdng- end is Fortonotb Bocomo. I ••s -•-•3 - �Pa*« Twelve SEATARERS LOG Calories Linger Long After Xmas r i'fi' W I The holidays are long over and gone, but the c^ories linger on from the traditional seasonal feasts conjured up by SIU cooks and stewards. Imagine, for example, the ex­ hausted crew of the Coeur d'Alene Victory, which had to choose from 52 separate items whipped up for their Christmas meal In Izmir, Tur­ key, by steward Fred R. Hicks and cooks James Barclay, Lucien F. Drew and Arthur Henderson. Special Menu No less auspicious were the Yuletide culinary efforts on the John B. Kulukundis by William Alvaro, steward, and cooks Frank Rakas Jr. and Dallas Byrd. The gang on there was presented wi'h a spe­ cial menu printed ashore In Vizagapatam, India, which was notj^ble also for the lack of turkey in any form on the bill of fare. Southern fried chicken, baked sugar-cured ham and Western prime rib roast were available in place of the usual gobblers. In Pusan, Korea, the Natalie crew used some of its holiday bounty to brighten the season for youngs'ers at the MaryknoU Sis­ ters Orphanage. Johnny Hoogie reported that one brother, J. Edinger, donated his time to buy all the toys, and the entire crew re­ ceived a letter of thanks from Sis­ ter Mary Angelica for its generos­ ity. Sisters Send Thanks "All the sisters as well as the poor people of Pusan join me in sending you our heartfelt 'Thank you' for the wonderful boxes of clothing, toys and eggs that arrived on Christmas eve," the letter said. "You all should have been here in the afternoon to receive the bows, smiles and gratitude of the people when they received their gifts of eggs and clothes. "There are no words to tell you how grateful we are for the toys. Our usual Christmas party for the children was not going to be so big this year as our toy cupboard was bare. Now the children will have a party like they never had before with the Natalie crew as Santa Claus," it added. "The best way of showing you our thanks is to pray for all of you and your families for being so gen­ erous to us. Please be assured of the prayers," the Sister concluded. ir ; ' : ru; • i--'' •• :§.. Foftuiiafr^fk&Htf Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass Melvin W. Bass Albert HartineUl-Joaquin. Mintw Linzy Bosley Juan DeNopra Jose^B. Murphy J. P. Deatracamento W. P. ODea John J. DriscoU C. Oslnski Fabin Furmanek . Geo.. G. Phifer G. A. Purasegur Odis L. Gibbs Joseph M. GiUard WiBsttm E Reroiy G. E. Uhiimslrei' Bart E Guraniek Kevin B. SkeUy Everett Haislett Wade B. Harrel\ Henry E. Smith Exequiel Tiony' Taib Hassen Antonio Infante Hicduiel Toth Thomas Isakseu Harry S. Tuttle Claude B. Jessup Virga E WUmotb Woodrow Johnson Pen P. Wing Ludwig Krlstiansen Dexter Worrell Frederick Landry USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Lawrence E Bond P. W. HeDonald G. B. Dunn E L. Staril USPHS HOSPirAL . SAVANNAH. GA. Mazlmino Bemes James T. Hoore Charles Jordan WUIle C. Sanders Jimmie Littleton George W. Wilson Fred MUler USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Alexander HoweU Hassen Aii Daniel A. Hutto John AUy Nicholas Katoul Chalmers Anders4|i Paul Uotta Frank E. Ayers William E Logan Mack Chapman Jr. BanI L Lopez Jaipes F. Clarke Jessie Matthews Arcanjo Crasto Anthony Pisani Rupert Daniels Prank Frxybypslta Irving DeNobrega- Conrad Reyds Arthur Fortner Henry Bowe Rufus Freeman Isaac Sieger Personal ToUcii Means A Lot To tbe Editor: I received the bonus check from the SIU Welfare Plan along with the regular benefits, and I'd like to thank all those who helped make this possible. Thanks also for the swell care and treatment we have received for during the past year. In addition, I'd like to tell you with all sincerity of the at­ titude of the brother members who are patients at Manhattan Beac i, where I happened to be Coolcs on the National. Liberty above) find time for a areather after everybody has lad his fill. Pictured (I to r) are Smitty, baker; Ruley, bosun; Mol McAIIster and James Knight. At left,-chief cook Frank Rakas Jr. ministers to prime rib roost served on the John B. Kulukundis. A be­ lated holiday party was beld In Yokohoma by W. H. Car' ruth crew, Including N. Powell, AB; P. Bradus, DM; G. Coker, G. Forrest, ABs; T. Lovenhordt,'bosun, ond-Smlth, oiler (kneellng).- I MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Ben L. Bone Robert McCulloch Robert Byrne John Maasik WiUoughby Byrd Edgar Harguardt Adron Cox Henry C. MuIUni Stephen E Dinkel Clarence Murray Antonio Deameral Murray A. Plyer Fred Froedge Alexander Rever Clarence Gardner George Rival Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszico Frederick Harris Claude Virgin Walter Jackson Opie C. Wall James Lee. Jr. Paige Watson Timothy McCarthy USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. FeUx Van Looy USPm HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TQCAS R. J. Arsenault R. J. Hennlnger George F. Crabtree Louie HolUday Norman B. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner William H. Mason Waddie C. Hinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. George Aanensen Charles T. Nangle Billie Bennett Wm. A. Oswinkle Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Chu Yung Chuan L. A. Beady Robert Gresham Joseph R. Tonart A. B. Ismail Lewie A. Wlikerson R. Meyvantsson John Winiamsoil USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY . • Manuel Antonana Patrick HcCann ffiadio Aris ' Archibald McGulgan •' . •; .,•- •- ' • • .* B. Guranich Warren A; Tebo Ralph H. Hayes J. F. Thomcason Peter Heulu JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Edward Knapp John BigwoOd Antoine Landir Claude Blanks Leo Mng L. CarriaaniUo Isidore Levy Blchard .CarriUo D. McCorkindale Alton Clement -Michael Muzio James P. Creel Wlnford HoweU Charles Cummings Wert A. Spencer Cdorge Curry Charles SummereD Michael Darawich Nicholas Tala Benjamin Foster Gerald Thaxton Leon Gordon Lucien Theriit Michael Grochouskl Juan Vasquez Bayden Henry James Ward George Huber Marion WiUey James Hudson Clifford Wuerts Edward Jeanfreau Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Fancost ' W. E. Orzechowiki August J. Psnepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL FIRST AVENUE. NY Salvatere Legayada VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. ' Thomas W. KilUon SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper . USPHS HO^ITAL Letters To The Editor All letters to.the editor for publication in the SEAFAR ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toill be withheld upon request. during the holidays. The feeling is one of genuine gratitude for the warm regards expressed by the Seafarers at this time of year, as of course for the swell treatment at all ^imes. . Do you know that in these hospitals whefe a patient is confined over a period, all SIU patients feel like "privileged characters" in contrast to the NMU boys and those of other affiliations? This attitude is one of confidente and security in the knowledge that they all are still recognized by their Union and- have not been forgot­ ten. One such incident this past Christmas was the arrival of a very fine Christmas tree sent by the Union, with all the trim­ mings. Well, the pleasure with which it was received and the eagerness with which all hands went about decorating it would have made all SIU men feel real good, .especially for the message "Merry Xmas--SIU" whici^ was placed alongside it. As usual, our Union-was the only one to do a thing like this, a fact which has long been noticed by the NMU fellows and others. These patients are all good guys and deserve a better fate. Another thing which was noticeable was the way in which the benefits were given to the boys. Our SIU welfare repre­ sentative was here doing the honors. He saw to it everyone got his carton of cigarettes along with his checks, shookhands with one and all and wished them a happy holiday. It's that personal touch which makes everyone feel pretty good. Tbe boys from the wel­ fare office sure do a good Job here. Of course the boys like to get the cash and cigarettes, but 1 do know that each and everyone of them sincerely appreciates the thought behind these bene­ fits and gifts, the knowledge that someone has not forgotten them. For this they are truly appreciative. Art Lomas 4. 4- Welfare Assist Comes In Handy To the Editor: i would like to thank the SIU Welfare* Services Department for all the help it has given my husband since his disability. Recently we received extm help from the SlU-when I was a victim of a serious accident, which almost proved fatal to me end my U^QLD.SOQ- Evey^hing Juiiunr SI, 19SS looked pretty dismal at that time, but the SIU came to our rescue. I have met some of my hus­ band's ex-shlpmates and can undcRtand why he has always been proud to bo a member of the finest maritime union in the world. I'm siu'e that our son Vincent, when he is at the age of understanding, will also be proud of the US bond he re­ ceived from the SIU. Thanks again. Mrs. Eugene Milanesl La. Storc»keeper Helps In Pinch To the Editor: 1 would like to express my thanks to the good people of the cash and carry store in Buras, La. I'm a deep-sea sailor in the SIU, but when this relief job on a tug cams up 1 went to Buras to catch it. Since the boat wasn't there when 1 got there, I went to ask the people in the store if they knew where it was. They didn't, but right away offered to try and find out. Well, they called up every­ body in town and still couldp't find out anything, so they closed - up the store and took me around in their car. We finally found it about ten miles up the road. Those people reaily have a heart for a stranded seaman. * Edward Adams t i 4i Pals Who Owed Cash Can Help To the Editor: My husband Antonio Gomali died'December 5 at the Staten Island hospital. As 1 have two children and no way to support them, 1 would appreciate it, very much if his friend^ who owed him money would send it to me now. 1 sure could use the money that his friends owe him. I don't want to mention their names, but m.ayb9 they will read the LOG and remember their friend. The address is 1541 St Marks Ave., Brooklyn 33, New York. Thank you. Mrs.-A. Gomali Praises Service In Lake Charles To the Editor: . In regard to the. subject of giving votes of thanks for jobs well done, I recohimend three cheers of "gratitude to our Lake Charles port agent, Leroy Clarke. ' He. deserves them for the out­ standing services rendered to the membership on vessels call­ ing In that area. John H. Hunt A * 4 He Rates SIU Second To None To the Editor: I am an ex-member at the SIU and sUlI receive the LOG although I don't go to sea any. more. I sure do appreciate your paper,' as it keeps me informed of all the goings-on in the marltime industry. I hope to keep on getting it. 1,would also like to say that now that I am working ashore, anff belong to a shoreside union. Paint Makers Union Local 1101 out here in Californiar I have yet to see a union ashore^that has all the wonderful benefits the SIU has. 1 sure do miss the sea but I now have a family, Sfiy;e the best part of a family' I is to watch it grow up, I guess it will be a long time before I ever go to sea. againl —T ' ill -a M » o .* A : �tsaassHBOSisstiasisa®^ y' I Jaaaanr SI, 195S ALCOA PARTNER (Atcoa), D*«. M —Chairman, P. Ryan; Sacratery, K. Nawmaun. Haspa to be put on all acreen doora. Dlacuaalon en Ice—aufflclent tfupply. Keep all acreen doora locked in port except one. to keep fliea and longahoremen out. Dlacua­ alon on bunk apringa. Suggeatlon to contact company. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Dec. 24—Chairman, R. Jonas; Sacra­ tery, J, Egan. One man missed ship. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Need new mattresses. Port holes to be repaired. Vote of thanks to s'eward dep't for job well done. ALMENA (Paw Atlantic), Dec. 2«— Chairman, G. Yeager; Secretary, M. Hummeii. One man left ship rnd one missed ship. Report accepted. See what can be done alMMit hot and cold SEAFARERS LOG PVc Tblrteen machine. Scupper clogged. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done and for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. Report accepted. 60VERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice), Dec. 22—Chairman, E, Sims; Sec­ retary, J. Kavsnaugh. One man short. One man missed ship, one man dis­ appeared at sea. ^e steward about Christmas menu. L'ock on foc'aie door and locker to be repaired. Replace dogs on portholes and gaskets. Need new coffee pots. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Dec. 21—Chairman, J. Bates; Secretary, W. Devenncy. All depts. to make out repair list. Few hourg disputed ot. To start ship's fund. New delegate elected. Need new bread box in pantry. Keep midship house doors closed in port, See patrolman about roaches in crew's quarters. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Dec. 9—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, W. Morse. Vote of thanks to officials and members for fine job In handling Robin Line situation. New delegate elected. Delegate to see patrolman about 1st asst. engr. being uncoopera­ tive, and neglecting to make repairs when necessary. Ship needs fiimigatIng for roaches. water—fanflt (or waablng. Repair flat to bo prepared and poated. Vote of tliaBkB to ateward dept. for fine Chriatmaa dinner. COlUR D'ALRNE VICTORY (Victory Carrlara), Nov. 1—Chairman, A. Andaraan; Secretary, F. Hffcka, Jr. Repalra being made. Delegate re-elected. Stove needa complete repair lob. ovena. stack, etc. Report accepted. Stove in bad condition: gangwaya need repaira to Insure safety. Discoaalon on gangways, galley range, acreen doors. Ice boxes, all In need of repaira. Vessel is calling at Turkey. Germany, Italy. Suez Canal. Iran, Greece. India. Vietnam. Formosa, Ko­ rea—quite a long trip. Has good crew. CALMAR (Calmar), Nov. It—Chair­ man, R. Noron; Sacrotary, N. MoCuilough. Report accepted. Garbage to be dumped in cans on stern. DEL MAR (Mist.), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in NO. If no Xmas party, money col­ lected will go into ship's fund. Flow­ ers sent for deceased fathers of two members.. Delegate extended. thanks for cooperation in making this good trip. Letters to Congressmen coming in slowly. Ship's fund $296. No logs: no firings—smooth trip. Few hours disputed ot. Keporf accepted. When arrival time is 8 AM. request payofl time be changed to 11 AM instead of 3 PM so that men finisjted for day may leave ship. _ , FELTORE (Ore Nay.), Dee. 22 — Chairman,- C. Stanley; Secretary, R. ' OsBoissisra. Have library on board. Request for percolator for each messhaU. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Dec. 20— Chairman, J. McCranie; Secretary, M. Caddy. No electric cooler obtained yet. Request patrolman visit ship in Florida. Scupper not installed in pan­ try yet. Some minor complaints In some departments. Ship's fund $16.44. Some disputed ot. New delegate elect­ ed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food well served. Messroom and pantry to be locked in, all ports and gangway watch to hold key for use by crew members only. CATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dec. 29—Chairman, F. Travis; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. One man Injured. Two men left ship. $29 collected for, wreath for deceased mother of broth­ er. Ship's fund $2JH). Beef re: more adequate safety devices. Report ac; cepted. Coffee urn to be repaired. No heat in some rooms. Something to be done to Improve crew's quarters. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good menus, food and service. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt. expects payoff after discharging—will put out draw. Beefs to be taken to delegates only. Patrolmen to settle beef of men accepting hospital slips and not reporting to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Need new washing WELLESLEY VICTORY (Isthmian), Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Blultt; Secre­ tary, R. Gelling. No beefs. GaUey range repaired. Air line to be in­ stalled to produce better draft In range.. Mate will okay ,ot for seciu-Ing cargo that went adrUL Rooms will be painted. New reporter and secre­ tary treasurer elected. Decision to dispense with ship's fund. Wipers to take care of recreation room and laundry. Urge cooperation In keeping rooms eleata/ Place trash, in recep­ tacles provided for same. - Replace food in ice box. Do not dump coffee grounds in sinks. Repair list to be turned in. Repairs to be made whUe at sea. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Dec 15—Chairman, C. Celiint; Secretary, H. Fitzgerald. Men getting off ship to give 24 hrs. notice. Repair lists to be turned in. All souvenirs to be duty free. Crew getting off advised to do so in Frisco—for greater con­ venience. Doiution given to Korean Orphanage—S95. Ship's fund S17. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Suggestion that mate on watch collect passes prior to de­ parture frqm port In near future. TOPA TGPA (Waterman), Dec. 28— Chairman, H. Knowlas; Secretary, A. Frickt. One member missing at sea —Headquarters notified; captain no­ tified family. One man missed ship. One man failed to join vessel in Yoko­ hama. No beefs. No disputed ot. Re­ pair list to be tui-ned in. Letter, of condolence to be sent to family of Brother Barios lost at sea. Vote of thanks to steward for decorating X-mas trees, also for holiday dinners and fine food and service to cooks and mcssmen. DEL RID (Mist.), Dec. 29—Chairman, L. Edwards; Secretary, J. Butler Letter to delegates reaif and approv­ ed. Ship's fund S3. Radio repaired. Report accepted. Custom agent's card found aboard ship. Discussion on conditions in steward dept. Upturnec! lifeboat which couldn't dear dedi; of the Seagarden in emergency is eAimined by Johns­ ton, AB, in photo by Oscar A. RoMnfdt. Sdrne 40 Korean longshoremen were lost when tug bringing them to unload the Se'ogorden at Inchon collfded with on MSTS tanker. Rosenfdt said none of the Seagarden's boots worked and life-jackets sank when they were thrown over the side. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Drift Bz ROT Fleischer Learn from the Sea! Move vAth the wind and tide! Float on the crest of a wave! ' Relax!—and enjoy the ride! Perhaps you'll reach some port. Perhaps you never will But somewheres you'll be drifting Or either standing still. Tension marks the straight line. Peace has no steady flow. Submit to the .sea and learn What compass never knows. 0 Or must man have a purpose? Must elements be fought? What's his destination? Must he always reach a port? Hood Steward Doubles As r-Man Rescue Unit Well aware of the danger in- entering the water between a wharf and a ship, SIU steward Leo Movall jumped in to save a drowning shipmate and then promptly applied artificial respiration to complete the-^ job. said Weaver and Kirby M. Wright, Movall was credited with AB, has been returning to the ship "great presence of mind and cour­ age" In affecting the rescue of Sea­ farer Gleason Weaver after he fcH between the Robin Hood and a dock in Laurenco Marques, PEA, several weeks ago. Weaver was subsequently flown back to the States when his injuries turned out to be more serious than sus­ pected at first. The Hood returned two weeks ago to cast the final votes in- the Robin Line election by a margin of 26-1 for the SIU. Ship's reporter Eugene Dawkins Watch The Birdie! IRENESTAR (Triton)/ Jan. 3— Chairmen, R. Baron; Secretary, M. Anderson. Discussion on repair Ust. New delegate elected.'" DEL SOL (Miss.), Dec. S—Chairman, V. Brunell; Secretary, W. Simmons. Good trip. Ship's fund $45. Some disputed ot. Only one is.sue LOG re­ ceived. Need washing machine. Need new books, magazines, etc. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food, cooking and service. Votes of thanks to baker for fine baking. Started new feeding system—very satisfactory. Crew messman picked up in Galves­ ton. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Jan. 4 —Chairman, J. Yates; Secretary, G. Reyes. Repairs made, except galley range. Ship's fimd $30. Purchased baseball equipment. New delegate elected. Three doors to be closed at all times witile in Far East ports. Discussion about keeping NY long­ shoremen out while ship Is in NY. Keep bathrooms clean. SEASTAR (Triton), Jan. 1—Chair­ man, C. Stark; Secretary, E. Spradiey. New delegate elected. See steward about fresh milk in Kiel Canal. Check with captain about draws and mail. BENT'S FORT (Cities Service), Jan. 1—Chairman, A. Helmrt; Secretary, A. Souza. New delegate elected.. Reports accepted. Photographers are everywhere on the Fort Hoskins, it seems. While Bob Sharpie, fireman {left, >naps shipmate Joe Mellon, Chester Cooirias catches both of them in his sights. about 1 AM when Weaver stumbled and plunged between the ship and the wharf. Kirby rushed to the deck to grab a life-ring and threw it to Weaver. A line had also been lowered to him but he couldn't pass it about himself. While the local watchman and stevedore supervisors milled about excitedly, Dawkins recalled, Mo­ vall came along and descended into the water via a Jacobs ladder that had been hurriedly rigged up. He secured the line around Weaver, who was then hoisted up by the others. Started Respiration Scrambling up the ladder this time, and by now soaking wei, Mo­ vall immediately started artificial respiration to clear any water that jnight have gotten in'o Weaver's lungs and then, with Kirby, carried him to his room. A while later, when oiler Ray Dunn heard Wea­ ver moaning, it was decided after Consultation with the purser and Capt. Williamson to" move him to a hospital. Dawkins added that the stew­ ard's quick thinking during the mishap "undoubtedly saved the life of the drowning man . . . ex­ emplifying the highest traditions of the sea." At the wind-up Mo­ vall was left wi'h a violent case of nausea due to all the water he had swallowed during the rescue. . '^1 �Vag» Fonrteea SEAfARBR$ LOG Steward Greets A Passenger SniHAlL DIRECTORY U ' 1% 3 f'A- •'• SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE .... 1216 E. Baltimore St Elarl Siieppard. Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON ^ 278 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent .' Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 Sole passenger of the Oceon Joyce thrs trip fo Formosa, "Spotty" is given the once-over by steward F. "Whitey" Johnson (left) and A! Ordmaner. The dog is apparently going to Formosa as a gift for a high-ranking personage of the Chinese Nationalist Army. Oromaner is taking care of the animal during the voyage. LOG-A-RHYTHM: It's The Same Old Story "J . By James Why does a seaman keep his head When he is out to sea, And lose it when he goes ashore And starts out on a spree? Nobody loves a seaman When he's on the beach and broke. Nobody wants to buy him drinks. Or cigarettes to smoke. Or treat him to a restful flop. Or buy him food to eat. Or pick him up when he is down And put him on his feet. Nobody can remember Just a day or so ago. How the hero of that hour Had a pocket full of dough; Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I v/ould like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) . -ACT' NAME STREET ADDRESS • •. 'C;'- CITY Who stuck with him And were his pals. While he was s ill a live one. But who, like bees. When flowers have died Went back to their hives; And hid from him Or passed him by. When he was down. To catch another live one Just starting on the tot^n. There ought to be a law To make all seamen stay at sea. Or lock them up on hoard in port. And throw away the key. ^ ^ "All seamen today more or less seem to see themselves in this poem. The words 'next trip will be different' reverberate from one man to the next aboard ship until we make port. "Then all is forgotten-in the rush to get ashore and spend what has taken many days of toil at sea." —James JW, Elwell SS Cities Service Baltimore SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 . 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Main 0290 WILMINGTON......... 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyif NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6165 RICHMOND, CaUt Canadian District i2evi HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM. 408 Simpson St. Untsrio Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE... 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOinrER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS . 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 8ault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WiUiam St. NB . . OX 2-5431 HALIFAX. N:S. Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFi\\LO. NY.. 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Din.UTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO .3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Elssex 5-2410 ^ 5 A fS-A f%0 a e • • e • ••eeeeee* M. Elwell. Or that he was an easy touch And quick to hand out loans. And buy the drinks For all his friends Who bled him to his bones. 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La. HEmlock 8-5744. Leroy Clarke, Agent MOBILE .^... 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV T 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2158 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlAvUle St. Lindsey l^ilUams. Agent Tulane 8628 NEW YORK..'... 875 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnUi 9-6800 127il2S Bank St. NORFOLK ^ J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-8834 337 Market St. PHILADELPHIA . Market 7-1635 S. CarduUo, Agent PUEBTA de TIERRA PR ...101 Pelayo Phone 2-5988 Sal CoUs. Agent 450 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO . Douglas 2-5475 Marty BreithoH. Agent 2 Abercom St SAVANNAH . Adams 3-1728 K B. McAuley. Agent .... 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE . EUlott 4334 JeU GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning.,Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS .1 Aleina. Deck W Hall, Joint C. Simmons, Eng. R Matthews Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint ZONE... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If y6u •re an old tubscrlbei and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS ...... CITY ....... ZONE. .. STATE «•.«>•......•«»-•. PORT O'CML jannanr 81* 19Bt Call Of The Sea Is Still Strong schooL While at Fort^ Ord, Calif., ha received the "Outstanding . Trainee" award, which made me very proud indeed. Several of the boys have called while in port in Olympia, inquiring about Richard, so this should interest them. Mrs. Trilla McDaniel To tbe Editor: ^ I'd like to send my compli­ ments and best wishes from New Orleans to all my friends at this time, and hope' you are all in the best of health. I think of all of you, and couldn't let the holidays slip by without wishing t 4" t you the best. I am doing fine -and hope for a very enjoyable Lauds Kindness holiday if God spares my life. In Bereavement I still pray for you on the four To the Editor: comers of the seas and wish I I would like to thank all SIU members for their kindness when my husband, Daniel Bisset, died. All the flowers were really beautiful. Your Norfolk, agent, Ben Rocs, also was more than' kind to me. Keep up the good work, all of you. Mrs. Daniel Bisset All letters to the editor for 4" 4> 4 publication in the SEAFAR Kails Continued EES LOG must be signed by the wviter. Names will Union Progress be withheld upon request. To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to send greetings to all^my could be out w:th you. I am still under the doctor's . treatment, brother seamen while I'm enjoy­ but as soon as I hear the ships ing some time at home with my blow, I just can't help but think family. I've been sailing since 1952 .about it because I lirould love to and I can»say that we've got a be back on a ship again. God bless each and every one of you wonderful Union. We still have a lot of work ahead of us but and your families. I know we're progressing every Willie Johnson time. That's why I'm so proud. 4» 4> ' Please keep my name on the Bond For Baby LOG mailing list and continue sending it to my family. They Is Appreciated are very interested in it too. To the Editor: Guillermo Pena I wish to thank the SIU for 4 4 4 th^ United States savings bond in the amount of $25 which was Benefits Give sent for my baby gjrl, Myra Oi'^tiimer Lift Teresa. In her behalf, I'd like to To the Editor: I have received my disability thank all of you for same and for the good wishes made for check with the Christmas bonus her future. Our thanks to all. and sure would like to voice my many'thanks to the Union for Mrs. Ellen Feely Jts kindness to me. When I was sailing, on most (Ed. note; The bond sent by the SIU for li tie Myra was in of the ships I went under the addi ion to the regular $200 name of Tom Thorsen. My last maternity benefit paid • by the ship was^the Robin Trent in SIU Welfare Plan.) 1953. Best fliegards to all the oldtimers^-and my friends in the PHS Treatment SIU. Pprhaps some could write Draws Applause to me here at the marine hospi­ tal, 4141 N. Clarendon Ave., To the Editor: Just a few' lines from the Chicaao 13, HI. Thor Thorsen brothers in drydock here in Sa­ vannah. I've only been in here 4 4 4 since December 23 and will Oidtlmer Asks probably undergo surgery, as the x-rays from Tampa show Pals To Write that my deep tank is all fouled To the Editor: up. Hello to Lee Snodgrass and All of us here wish to express anyone else who may remember our appreciation to the l^spital me. I would really like to hear staff for the excellent treat­ from all of you. ment, and also to our SIU port ': I've been ill since August, officials for a wonderful job. 1955, and stuck out here in the There's not much to»write about, "desert, and would like to get so just pass on our regards and some mail from old friends. I best wishes for smooth sailing certainly miss the New Orleans to all hands. SIU hall and everything about W. D. Warmack it since the last time I sailed in the steward department. Please write me at 1530 S. Ex-Seafarer Sahaure Ave., Tucson, Arizona. Winton R. "Pop" Bennett Ties The Knot To the Editor: 4 4 4 Enclosed is a clipping from Adds Thanks our local newspaper in Olympia, Wash., telling -^bout the mar­ For Benefits riage of my son, Richard H. To the Editor: McDaniel, on Dec. 27. I have received the pleasant As Richard sailed" for over holiday greetings and benefits four years, I just thought this from the SIU Welfare Plan, and little item might of interest to it only refurbishes, my faith- as some of the SIU boys with a Union member that we who whom he Sailed. His bride is are away or are hospitalized the former Miss Sally M. Chap­ during the holidays are not for­ man, also of Olympia, and the gotten. ceremony was at the First Bap­ My sincere thanks and deep tist Church here. appreciation for this thoughtAt the present time Richard is fulness, and best wishes to all in the Army stationed at Fort members of our Union. May 1958 Gordon, Georgia. He is going bring good tidings for our medi­ to signal school .<;nd should be cal centers and other new prostationed elsewhere «s soon as- •'grams.' he finishes the next 12 weeks of Siegfried H. A. Gnittke Letters To The Editor $1 �iy; Jmvtn SI. 195#. I SEAFARERS RICENT ARRIVAIS lOG Face Fiftcea Seafarers' Offspring, North and South All of the following SW families have received g $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Elba Iris A. Ruiz, bom Septem­ Mrs. Harry C, Robinson, Mobile, ber 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ala. » i/ , . f Valentin Acabeo, Pt. Nuevo, PR. Ona Jean Fegan, born November John Neal Craddock, born De­ 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Bernard J. Fegan, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Edwin C. Craddock, Fairhope, Susan Elsie Haney, born Decem­ Ala., ber 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Etta Low Gabor, bora Septem­ James K. Haney, Baltimore, Md. ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Beth Stephanie Harris, born N6Bernard L. Gabor, New Llano, La. vcmber 22, 1957, to Beafarer and* Cassandra Elaine Horton, bora Mrs. Robert B.'Harris, Hiilview, October 5, 1957, to Seafai'er and 111. Mrs. David G. Horton, Mobile, Ala. Edward Alvin Hampson, born Raymond Chester Maples, born December 29, 1957, to Seafarer and At left, Seafarer Andrew C. Reed holds Leroy . December 18, 1957," to Seafarer Mrs. William E. Hampson, OpaAndre Reed, 1, and $25 US defense bond and Mrs. John D. Maples, Mobile, locka, Flav given by SlU at Leroy'i birth in January, 1957. Ala. Paula Lynn Wiithaus, born Jan­ Picture was taken in Reed's home town, Hotties. Albert Ortiz HI, bom December uary 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. burg, ..Mississippi, .. William Bedgood Jr., 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul L. Witthaus Jr., Morgantown, (above) hod snowy backdrop as he posed for Albert Ortiz Jr., Galveston, Texas. W. Va. this shot in Albany on January 14 at age of Diane Aileen Santiago, born-DeTheresa Diane Trawick, born seven months. His dad sails AB. ceniber 18, 1957, to Seafarer and November 18, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James F. Santiago, Los An­ and Mrs. Harvey Trawick, Mobile, geles, Calif. Ala. Maurine Hazel Bishop, bora De­ Alice Loraine Williams, born December 6, 1957, to Seafarer and cember 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Williams, Ports­ Mrs. Hoilis Bishop, Bayou La Batre, Ala. mouth, Va. Mark Alan Bolton, born Decem­ Diana McGinnis, born December The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the 21,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their Arthur J. McGinnis,, New Orleans, Frank A. Bolton, Rainier, Ore. beneficiaries. La. Scott Wayne Ogle, bora Novem­ Zacherian Rowles, 59: Brother took place in Glenwood, Cemetery, Teresa Lynn Robinson," bora De­ ber 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. RowleS died on November 7, 1957, Everett, Mass. cember 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Wayne H. Ogle, Palisades, NJ. in Baltimorej Md. Death was due $ 4> George E. Anderson, 44: A liver to a lung condition. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Marie Rowles. ailment was the ALBANY—Rising joblessness is Burial took place in Baltimore, Md. cause of death of \ . spurring a new effort to gain in­ Brother Ander­ creases in New York State unem­ son on December ployment benefits at this session Horace C. Henry, 54: Brother 18, 1957, in Sav­ of the legislature. Present bene­ Henry died of anna h , Ga? He fits are $36 per week. natural causes in became a full New Orleans, The disputing factions arre again member of the Louisiana on De­ at odds over the means to finance Union on June cember 30, 1957. the increased benefits. There af11, 1948, and , He became a full ready appears to be general agree­ sailed in the member of the steward, department. Burial took ment that the state benefits should Union on May place in Moreland Memorial Park rise to at least $45 weekly. The 19, 194 5, and State Federation of Labor is still Cemetery. sailed in the en­ hopeful of obtaining a $55 weekly gine department. minimum. Brother Henry is survived by his An increase to $45 was voted out mother, Annie M. Henry, of Cal­ twice last year but was vetoed due TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EURQPEAN houn, La. Place of burial is un­ to the proposed financing methods. known. AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS The bills would have required employers in seasonal industries James M. Enwrfght, 54; On Octo pay a larger share of the costs . tober 16, 19 57, than those in other fields. A com­ Brother Enpromise which would spread ule William R. Dixon wright died in costs throughout industry is more It is urgent that you contact S. F. likely now because unemployment Boston, Massa­ EVERY SUNDAY, 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) chusetts, as a re­ Baker, RN, Box 734, 516 Ave. E, in the state is morq general today. sult of pneumon­ Muleshoe, Texas. TeIephone-6510 WFK-39, 19880 KCa Ships in Caribbean, East Coast Higher state disability benefits, ia. He became a (Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas). to which employees also contrib­ of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United full member of It concerns your children. ute, as well as increased work­ States. the Union on Ex-Del Norte men's compenaation, is also being April 4, 1957, Will the members who donated sought by the state AFL. Com­ WFL-<8. 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ . ^ and was sailing to the Del Norte dryer fund get pensation benefits are now pegged bean, West Coast of South in the deck department Burial in touch with deck delegate N. at $36 weekly. The disability bene­ America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. Funken, SS Del Norte, Delta Line, fit rate is $40 per week. New Orleans, La. They were un­ WFK-95, 15700 KCa Ships in Mediterranean area. able to get the dryer and if the North Atlantic, European and money cannot be refunded by June US East Coast. 4th, it will be put into the deck Seafarers who have taken the department fund. series of inoculations required Robert A. Merkt Would you please get in touch for certain foreign voyages are Meanwhile, MTD 'Roynd-The-World reminded to be sure to pick up with your sister, Mrs. John P. Keane at 2461 Acacia Drive, Con­ Wiride##broadcasts Continue . , . their inoculation cards from the cord, California. She is very anx­ Every Sunday, 1915 GMT captain or the purser when they ious to hear from you. (2:15 PM EST Sunday) pay off at the end of a voyage. Robert Creel •. WCO-13020 KCS The card should be picked up Please contact Perry M. PederEurope and North America by the Seafarer "Snd held so that sen through the mail room at head­ WCO-16908.8 KCa it can be presented when sign­ quarters. He > is holding some of East Coast South America . ing on for another voyage where your belongings. WCO-22407 KCa " Jack Johns the "shots" are required. The West Coast South.America Please contact Satterlee, Browne, inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ Cherbonnie . and Dickerson, 30 Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunddv) Broad Street, NY 4, NY. quired shots. 4 t » .Those men who forget to pick WMM 25.15607 KCa 1 Will SIU ipembers who have up their inoculation card when .Australia they pay off may find that they left gear in the baggage room in WMM 81-11037.5 ~ are required to take all the San Francisco sometime ago please Northwest Pacific "shots" again when they want' arrange to pick it up. Baggage left mmoRiC to sign on for anotheir such voy­ there over a prolonged period will be given to charitable organiza­ age. tions. , - m V5I ^ ]• I 4 •• I •••di Seek $45 Benefit For Unemployed -1 - • ji EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE ' I BROADCAST • - I I , "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff MARITIME TRADES SEPARTMENT •: vmfofcALi J IN mnnm • a « c • J: it c �i' SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGTAN OF.THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • .i • N- r • • r. : Sea Safety Action logs; No Int'l Meet Until '60 WASHINGTON—An international conference to improve world ship safety standards is not expected before 1960 de­ spite the demands for action following the Andrea Doria Stockholm collision 18 months'* ^^ was reported , at hearings last week ®goThe slow-moving processes before the House Merchant Marine 1^! • < r I:- * m:- ; tT:n"."' - January 8 Through January 21 • Port Boston ....... New York Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Savannah ... Tampa Mobile . .... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston . ... Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Dock A > o o• t e * • 9 62 13 54 15 8 10 17 41 14 31 8 21 19 Registered ' Oock • 6 9 4 29 12 2 4 2 15 40 15 5 8 10 DOCK' e 131 ftf. •451 16 27 10 11 ,A •nt. . • : 3 16 3 15 g 1 '4 9 . 12 <9 23 8 7 8 St«W. A 6 55 10 .20 3 6 13 26 43 3 16 2 23 13 Staw. B 1 . 6 8 11 .7 0 2 5 Tatal A 19 168 39 101 28 25 32 .63 124 28 "64 19 56 47 Total 10 55 28 3 .10 16 38 22 42 19 20 25 total «ae. 29 loir 54 156 . 56 28 42 79 162 50 106 38 76 72 of government In the United States Committee headed by Rep. Herbert If 20 and elsewhere appear to doom any C. Bonner. The committee some 40 world get-together on the subject months ago endorsed the safety ii -11 3 before that time. This would amount regulations on American ships as 17 4' to a lapse of four years since the being far superior to those gov­ .'.... 9 8 two passenger liners collided off erning ships of other countries. ; 12 : 5 Police Runaway Ships Nantucket Lightship on July 25, 15 7 1956. The disaster cause.d the loss •ng. Dock Slaw. Slaw. Tatal A major effort would be made Total Total A B A B A ' Roe. of the Andrea Doria and the lives at the forthcoming conference to Total 322 252 127 239 75 613 333 1146 of 50 persons. bring world sea safety rules closer US agencies have proposed a to the high US standards and also Shipped conference in the spring of 1959, to enforce some policing of ships Port Dack Daek Dack Ing. Eng. Eng. Slaw. Staw. staw. Total Total Tatal Total A B B C A B C A. ' c A B • c • ShliK but since other maritime nations registered under runaway flags, as Boston 4 4 0 5 3 0 3 1 1 10 10 1 21 have shown no interest in this date in Panama, Liberia, Honduras and 72 • 4 2 69 7 4 52 1 2 193 12 8 213 the British suggestion for a meet­ Costa Rica. Vessels operating un­ 18 • 0 0 2 0 13 9 7 0 40 9 0 49 ing in 1960 will probably prevail. der these registries are conceded 36 12 •6 2 34 0 20 6 1 90 24 : 3 117 ' Since the action taken at these to be the worst safety offenders. 11 2 0 7 2 0 5 3 1 23 7 1 31 conferences must then be ratified 3 ' 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 These flags of "convenience" not Savannah 10 0 2 12 Pr 3 0 12 3 0 11 unanimously by the governments only maintain minimal standards, Tampa .. 1 0 40 7 0 47 18 3 3 0 24 0 18 2 « 0 involved, the implementation of but also can't enforce them since 60 8 0 68 58 4 0 37 12 46 « 8 1 5 141 24 6 any new safety regulations is still the ships never touch their shores. 171 Lake Charles 8 3 0 6 0 8 4 4 0 ,20 13' 0 33 many years off. The problem has become a Serious Houston . ... 18 3 7 0 21 0 10 1 0 49 11 0 60 one since the last international Ratification Bogged Down 3 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 6 2 6 0 12 sea safety conference in 1948 be­ 23 2 0 0 17 0 19 0 0 59 2 0 61 A typical instance is the liferaft cause of the sizeable tonnage now 21 0 3 0 17 0 15 10 .- 0 53 13 0 66 amendment to the International operated under these'flags. Deck Deck Eng. beck Eng. Eng. Staw. stew. staw. Total Total Total Total B A c A - .B c A B C A B Convention for the Safety of Life c Ship. 31Q 34 6 66 Changes Recommended 269 5 215 46 10 •794 148 21 961 at Sea which the Senate ratified At the time of its report last last August on behalf of the US. SIU shipping rose again this period in the face of continued lay-up^ in several ports. Although 30 other nations had pre­ year, the House committee spelled out seven recommendations for im­ The number of jobs dispatched climbed to 961 while registration held steady. viously approved it, it will not go into effect until all 47 countries proved maritime safety, including A dozen ports shared in the increased job activity on all coasts, all of it for class A men. pgrty to the agreement officially greater observance of recognized Dnly Savannah and Lake-*^" trade routes, enforceable standards adopt it. Zlharles fell off in shipping the lay-ups seriously begin to out­ number thefeactiyations. This has The progress on US preparations for damage control and ballasting, since the last report. not been the case so far. / Mean­ for an eventual world conference improved radar training for deck On the seniority side, class B- while, shipping for class A men officers, use of bridge-to-bridge radio telephones in close communi­ Shipping remained the same as be­ especially should not be too much cations, Improved distress call pro­ fore and class C activity fell off of a problem.' cedures, greater study of radio and some more. The result was that The following is the forecast electronic devices for promoting ;obs for class A men accounted port by port: • . marine safety and wider circula­ for 83 percent of the total jobs Boston: ^air ... New York: WASHINGTON — As was ex­ tion of lessons learned from marine shipped, while the B and C- jobs Steady . : . Philadelphia: Fair . . . pected, the Supreme Court has dipped to 15 percent and 2 percent Baltimore: Good , . . Norfolk: Fair casuaities. knocked out the Baxley, Georgia, The State Department, Maritime of the total respectively. Class A . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: ordinance which required union Administration and Coast Guard, shipping and registration were al­ Good . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New organizers to get permits from the along, with other groups, are work­ most even, in fact. Eight ports Orleans: Good , . .' Lake Charles: town council and pay a fee for ing up proposed standards to ap­ shipped no class C men at all.' Fair . . , Houston: Fair . . . Wil­ every member signed up.. ply these recommendations to The outlook is for shipping to mington: Quiet . . . San Franclsw: The ordinance called for an world use. hold to the present level, unless Steady ... Seattle: Good. * annual fee of $2,000 for each .LAICE CHARLES—Storm sig­ organizer plus $500 for each mem­ nals from the "right to work" ber, in addition to which the coun­ front are looming in Louisiana, cil had the right to reject appli­ port agent Leroy Clarke reports. cants. A state senator is planning to in­ Under the ordinance, an organ­ troduce a "right to work" bill izer for the International Ladies similar to the one that was re­ Garment Workers Union, Hose pealed in this state following a Staub, was convicted for seeking hard fight by organized labor. The to sign lip workers without a state legislature does not meet un­ permit and sentenced by the local til May, so it will be some time courts. yet before it can be determined if the move has serious support. The court ruled that the ordi-' nance violated the rights of free­ Elect Labor Council Officials dom of speech, and freedom of /Tjie local Central Labor Council assembly as, provided for in the held its elections last week, with Bill of Rights. reelection of some of the incum­ The ruling , is expected to affect bent officers and new choices in a number of other towns in the other posts. However, all the offi­ South which have simile ordi­ cers, new and old, are strong nances. • friends of the SIU. Shipping slacked off somejvhat in the port. However, the. coming period looks promising with a number of ships d];e in.. Cities Service ships calling were the ChiUnder the SIU contract, US wawa. Government Camp, Bents Public Health Service doctors Fort,. Cantigny, CS Baltimore, have the final say on whether Bradford Island, Council Grove OP Dot ajman is fit for duty. If iand Winter Hill. Other ships in there is any ^ question about the port were the Petro Chem your fitness to sail, check with (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron) and Artist's rendition shows how new Port Authority piers in Brooklyn will look when first stage of construc­ the nearest USPHS hospital or the Fan Oceanic Transporter (Penn tion is completed. Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted dredge Sdndcaptain are now putting In fill for out-patient clinic fpr a ruling. NavigationX' / . pier project. • ;• 0-0^0 o .0 0 A I •m. Court Voids 6a. Union License fee Ask Revival Of 'Wreck' Law In La. Seafarers Aid New Pier Construction USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Sll|f m � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 31, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU DEFEATS CURB ON STRIKE RIGHT NMU ‘OBJECTS’ IN LAST STAND ON ROBIN LOSS 3 PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER GOV’T PROPOSES RULE OVER UNION FUNDS, VOTING SIU SETTLES ROBIN LINE OT CLAIMS NMU’S HOSPITAL BENEFITS INFERIOR – SO CURRAN THROWS MUD AT SIU HIGH COURT AFFIRMS SIU RIGHT TO STRIKE AGAINST BULL LINE HALL INSTALLS LEADERSHIP OF NY W’FRONT TEAMSTERS PHS BUDGET BREAKDOWN SHOWS SLIGHT FUND DROP CREWING OF LAY-UPS BOOSTS NY SHIPPING BOSTON SHIPPING GETS OK ON TIDELAND OIL CHARTER BALT. SEES RISE AHEAD IN SHIPPING ALL ACS COAL CARRIERS IDLE; TWO MORE RECALLED US SHIPS IN LINE FOR NEW FOREIGN AID CARGOES 105,000-TONNER STILL ON WAY TRAILERSHIPS READIED FOR PUERTO RICO TIPS FOR SEAFARERS IN FILING FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS BME EXPECTS HEAVY VOTE FOR MERGER WITH MEBA WC ATTACKS CARGO BAN SEASAFETY ACTION LAGS; NO INT’L MEET UNTIL ‘60 ASK REVIVAL OF ‘WRECK’ LAW IN LA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/31/1958 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. XX, No. 3 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5aae9c0125df570763e8bd6d4f4c4aeb.PDF 1190f722da19000b8646c3d313eb355f PDF Text Text % • OFFICIAL ORGTAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •• "rt . . :• i: • •• 1% :l • '.J' l'- • ; • •'k- • - ji -Story On Page 3 US Budget OKs Hospital Funds Story On Page 2 1- Seafarer Tony Skillman tries to comfort Mrs. %JwwCfS POMO€B» Harold Hammer after loss of her 3-month-old baby in a fire. Skillman, who lives nearby, rescued the Brooklyn mother and two other children. (Story on Page 7.) r /r-f: ;ivV! Dramatic ph hoto from Bents Fort shows CO Mercy Flighi. fP# 'copter pulling aiii iin Seafarer Ponald Quinn (in basket) to get him to New Orleans for emergency treatment. Photo by Seafarer Joseph Lewallen. (Story on Page 10.) IN THIS ' Behind'the Robin Line Story' fUe filc& OFf)M01¥^SIPBtr ISSUE ; PA6ES ' WIOK If MIEIICit' U.A.VK r'U .^•9^ ^ * 1 8-9 • �John Hopkins, SIU Veteran, Dies At 97 Save Hospital $$ One of the first members of the SIU to receive disability benefits, Seafarer John C. Hopkins, passed away last month at the age of 97. A former chief steward, Hopkins was a charter member of the SIU-* — _ and a veteran of nearly 80 him to retire on the union's dis­ ability benefit The new budget represents a cut this week's budget message on other maritime unions undoubtedly years' seatime. He died in his "John loved the SlU and could WASHINGTON—Seamen's protests over proposed cutbacks In US marine hospital serv­ ices have successfuUv sidetracked renewed budgetary fire on the 160-year-old program, for the second year hi a row, the President has recommended a $44.4 million hospital appropriation, virtually assur--* ing operation of all existing grams suffered many sharp cut­ by PHS all over the country. Pro­ facilities. backs in the face of the stress in tests by Seafarers and members of contributed heavily to this result, apartment in New York from nat­ never turn in his book," Mrs. C. ural causes. •Survey' Requested White, his niece, said. "He always Hopkins started sailing with his claimed the SIU did right by him Last September, after a one-year lapse in so-called ec<momy moves and he would stick with the against the hospitals, the Budget union all the way." But the last Bureau requested PHS to-^mderfew years were the hardest for take a "survey" of the possibility him, she said, fob he felt a dCep of shutting down four hospitals, sorrow at the passing of the oldproviding "adequate" private medi­ timers who sailed with him during cal facilities could bd substituted the "early years." in the affected areas. At the time, John had retired his book in the ax was threatened for hospitals Decendber, 1951, but showed up in Chicago, Memphis and Detroit, at headquarters a few weeks' later in addition to Savannah. with- $20 to "pay my way." This This proposal drew Immediate was in spite of the fact that his fire from the SIU and other marl only income at the time was a $40 time unions, and subsequently monthly Social Security check. came under attack from the AFLSix months later he helped inau­ WASHINGTON—The slump-ridden maritime industry CIO Maritime Trades Department gurate the newly-adopted SIU dis­ ability benefit. He received the can take heart from two proposals which would give a shot and file AFL-CIO itself. A large body of medical experts is in $150 a month disability-pension In the arm to shipping under the "50-50" rule. The Presi­ agreement that no private contract until his death. dent's budget calls for over * set-up could substitute for the A union man from the start, First Seafarer to collect dis­ $1 billion more in foreign aid arm to the hard pressed American far superior PHS facilities. Hopkin's pride in the SIU- was ability benefits, John Q. i-lopThe Budget Bureau's "survey" and legislation has been intro­ tramp oargo trade. Under the terms known to all. In introducing him kins, M pictured at headquar­ duced which would add another of the act, all of the goods come move came right after adjourn­ to the membership at a headquar­ billion to the $ale of siuplus agri­ under the "50-50" law which re­ ment by Congress, which had ters meeting in June, 1952. ters meeting in June, 1952, A&Q cultural commodities overseas. quires that one half of the food earlier approved the original $44.4 Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall said Neither of these proposals, of sold must be carried by American- million figure recommended by the mother, a stewardess on the old that John was "one of the brothers President, an amount somewhat Merchant Miners Line, way back who through the lean years and course, would take effect until next flag vessels. The tramps, up until now, have over $5 million higher than the in 1873 at the age of 13. He joined the fat ones always put his heart . July. The foreign aid budget calls for constituted the hardest-hit segment hospitals had received for several the SIU when it was first formed and soul into the union." $3,940,000,000, only slightly higlier of the privately-owned merchant years. The appropriation in 1956 and sailed with the union until "I've always gotten a fair break was slightly over $39 million. 1952, when age and sickness forced from the SIU," John told the mem­ than what the President asked for fleet. last year. However, at that time bers. "Too many of these younger Congress, in a budget-cutting boys don't know what it was like mood, sliced it back by one billfon. way back when I started sailing." This figure includes military aid, When the SIU Welfare Plan's technical assistance and other pro­ disability benefit started in May, WASHINGTON—A political "gold rush" is in the making that will make the California grams. Foreign aid cargoes are 1952, Hopkins called the checks carried under "50-50" provisions. rush of 1849 seem like a tea party. Politicos all around the country are idready rubbing their a "godsend." With the additional Thye Amendment hands in anticipation of the bonanza. benefit fund from the SIU, "living The authorization for continuing will be easy." He was a familiar According to "US News and"^" : the sale of surplus food and com­ World Report," the floodgates go in skirting the tax laws, gave reflected the "private opinion" of sight to the welfare Plan office modities destined to run out June tiave been opened by a deci­ no special prominence to it. The the bank's officials and there was -staff at 11 Broadway, NYC, for up 80, 1958, would be boosted by a sion of the us Tax Court which corporation "execs" who watch for "no reason why we shouldn't ex­ to a couple of years ago he would billion and extended under an sideswipes stop in himself to pick up , his the long-standing rule such items will know a good thing press it." amendment proposed by Senator of the Bureau when they spot it and too much Supporters of TVA claim they checks. of Internal Revenue Thye of Minnesota. The Thye that outright political contribu­ gloating might even cause a row. don't dispute the bank's right to A number of yoimger Seafarers amendment proposes increasing tions are not tax-deductible. From put but its opinions in such adver­ attended John's wake and fimeral The prospects now are that a the amount of surplus food com­ now on, corporations and individ­ stream of cash contributions via tisements, but don't see why the at St. Charles Roman Catholic modities that can be sold from uals who want to help fill the cam­ the business ad route will start public has to pay for them. Church in Manhattan. four to five billion dollars and ex­ paign coffers-of their political fa­ pouring into political party treas­ tending the authorization until vorites—or play it safe by throw­ uries not only for the 'national June 30, 1960. ing something to all sides — no party convention in presidential Originally started to help de­ longer have to tax their Ingenuity election years, but also every time plete the food surplus stocks here to do so. some county or locality chairman and to aid nations friendly to the The gimmick is a paid ad in a finds his funds running low. He United States, the bill was political convention journal or pro­ can now stage a local party "con­ amended last year to permit sales gram. A recent Tax Court ruling vention" complete with a plush to certain Iron Curtain nations. says the cost of placing a "business printed program and other trim­ You would expect that anybody with a tainted political past This measure was designed to aid advertisement" in these publica­ mings. weak Communist nations in break, tions is tax-deductible even though like Joe Curran's would have enough sense to keep his mouth At first sight, there appears to ing away from Russian domination. the ad Isn't devoted to describing But the bill prohibits direct sales the company's products. It's a be no limit on how much can be shut. But the NMU President insists on striking lofty moral with Russia, Red China or any area "business expense" as long as the spent on such ads by businessmen. poses, even if the pose con- ^ controlled by the Chinese Com­ firm's name Is mentioned even if It may be. expected that a natural tradicts the facts. Here's a actions . . . does not change our extension of this principle will be dedication to the goal of unity,.." munists. most of the ad space is used to to exempt business ads in pro^ real beaut—-wherein Curran Maybe Curran really is an au­ The extension of the siu-plus act praise a polifical party. grams for political dinners, rallies thority on Communist treachery. attempts to achieve the ultimate by would also come as a shot in the The news magazine, in reporting and the like. We'd have to concede, from the rec­ posing as the true apostle of mari­ the decision in a regular column In the same field of business tax time. unity and comparing those ord, that-^he should have greater that tells how far businessmen can deductions, backers of public familiarity with the subject than power programs such as the Ten­ who oppose him to the Communist those who have been on the-outsidoJan. 17, 1958 VoUXX, No. 2 nessee Valley Authority are trying enemies of mankind. in consistent opposition to Com­ to block efforts of a New York, In his regular full page sermon munism. After aR, he did cotton bank to write off paid ads rapping to the faithful in the ..January 2 up to one of the Soviet Union's top TVA as a legitimate "business ex­ "NMU PUot" Curran says- his posi­ hatchet men, Vassily Kuznetsov, pense" for tax purposes. The bank tion in maritime is similar to that whom he. described as an "out­ PAVI HAIX, Stcfelary-Treaturer said its ad campai^ against TVA of the United States in interna­ standing trade unionist," and he TAMPA—Shipping in the port Bnanz BMHS. editor. nniHAim SCAtional affairs, while the rest of the did manage to dash off to Moscow aiAH. Art editor. BMBUAH Aamm. btwa was on the slow side during the f^ACK, AL HASKIH. JfOBH BBAZH,. Staff past two weeks but shows signs of maritime labor movement, the SIU in 1945, to hail the Number One Writert. But Moout, OuU Area Repr«in particular, is likened to the So­ master of Communist treachery, picking up in the futuge. gantativ. viet Union. The Madaket (Waterman) was We regret that lack of space none other than "Big Joe" Stalin, as iMMitd bIWMkly at tha haadquartan the only vessel paying off during Here's how Curran put it: "The the "great and wise" leader of the in this issue prevents us from , MM Saafarars Infamatlonal Union, Atfantic a Oulf Diatrlct, APL-CIO, *75 Fourth the period. The Wacosta, Hastings, printing another article in the fact that the United States de­ Soviet. So much for his qualifica­ Avenue Brooklyn 3S, NY. Tel. HYaelnth series on the role of Herman nounces Communist treachery and tions as an authority on Communist MMt. Intarad at tacond class matter Citrus Packer (Waterman); Alcoa at tha Pott Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar Roamer (Alcoa); Gateway City, E. Cooper 'in the labor move­ fights it on all fronts certainly doea treachery, He spoke well of the . Sm Act of Aug. 24, 1912. Aziea City and the. Fairland (Pan- ment. Watch future issues of not change the fact that'our coun­ best of them. Atlantic) were in transit. All ves­ the SEAFARERS LOG. try's main aim is to achieve peace At times, this "authority" has sels were reported in good order. ... the fact that we fight.. . SIU (Continued on pBg3 IS) pf only $90,000 from the previous hospital outlay. Thus the Bureau of the Budget has apparently aban­ doned, for the time being, plans to force a shutdown of four hospitals. Including Savannah, in a move to­ ward piecemeal destruction t>f the program. Other domestic welfare pro: ;i • defense allocations. Other cuts were deferred for another year, and there is no assurance that this will not be the case with the Pub­ lic Health Service hospitals also. However, there appears to be no cause for immediate concern over the fate of the 16 hospitals and 124 outpatient facilities maintained $2 Billion More in Aid, Surplus Sales Proposed Big Biz Politieal 'Ads' Tax-Free Cur ran Discourses On Red treachery Iff r: SEAFARERS LOG M• Tampa Sees Better Days Herman E. Cooper fe'•> �BtAfAKEttS tec jruiiurriT,ltH . Unable to admit to the fact that two NMU members on the Robin Trent had voted for the SlU, the NMU resorted to its only out, lying about the results. Here's how the NMU "Pilot" mishandled the story: "SIU had 20 members in the crew. All voted. SIU wodnd up with 20 votes. NMU had 17 votes. Two NMU votes were chal­ lenged. Two votee were voided." [Our underscore] "NMU wound up with 13 votes." ^All well and good. The only trouble is that the two voided votes were not NMU votes as the "Pilot" implies, biit doesn't dare say outright. The "Pilot" merely says "two votes" were voided. The voided ballots were cast b^ Seafarers, as is well known to all who were present.. _ . Simple arithmetic says that with SIU members casting 20 votes and losing two of them because of improper markings on the bal­ lots, the SIU would have wound up with 18 votes, and the NMU with 15 votes, having lost two on challenges. The actual count was SIU—20, NMU—13. The only possible way that the SIU could have gotten those 20 votes end the NMU dropped off from 18 to 13 was because two NMU members voted for the SIU. I-' Victory On Hood Completes Rout Of NMU Raid In Fleet The collapse of the National Maritime Union raid on Seafarers' jobs in tiie Robin Line appeared virtu^y assured this week as the SIU completed its sweep of the eighth and last ship to vote in the fleet. Seafarers on the Robin •* pending the outcome of further Hood rolled up a 26 to 1 polled by a fleet-wide total of up, court action. The court last week to 62 for the NMU. margin for the SIU in a La­ 190Thevotes NMU embarked on a new reserved decision on the NMU re­ but at the same time refused bor Board election on this tactic on the Hood when it ordered quest, the seven' NMU crevraaembers to bar voting on the Robin Hood ship Wednesday in New aboard, not to vote, but to charge as scheduled. York. The SIU has thus Ihey were being "intimidated." NMU had also sought a reversal won seven of the eight ships Six of the seven followed instruc­ of SIU certification on the Robin FMB Ready To Reeall Two More Coal Vessels WASHINGTON—A routine annual review of a dozen bareboat charters wanted by the Government a year ago may spark a sharp reduction in the tonnage still held by American Coal Shipping. The charter review by the ballyhoo about a super-duper coal allowed ACS to return the Abbe Federal Maritime Board export fleet, tha company has instead. One ship of the ten others never had more than seven ships whose charters are up for review would apply to two ACS ships under its banner and seldom has and ten vessels held by seven other companies. ACS now has five char­ tered ships, four of which have been in lay-up for periods of up to several months and the fifth one, the Thomas Paine, is expected to be idled, on her return. This would leave only one ship, the Coal Miner, in actual operation and, ironically enough, it has been carrying only grain for months. One other coal JHip, the Cleveland Abbe, has already been returned to the Gcvemment. Despite all its it lud all of them in service at the same time. The FMB proceeding, under which the agency is obligated to review the terms of its charters and the performance by the char­ terers, will determine whether it Travel On US Ships A 'Must' For Gov't Men WASHINGTON — Starting the New Year off right, the General Accounting Office has issued a re­ minder to all Government person­ nel that aU travel on official busi­ ness inust be done on US ships. The GAO published a set of amended regulations to avoid repe­ tition of an "incident" last sum­ mer when the State Department .was slapped down for trying to have American diplomats travel on foreign ships. Long hostile to the US shipping industry, the State Department had to abandon its plan when the Comp­ troller General cited it as a direct violation of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act. The plan was to have the new US ambassador to the Nether­ lands and his predecessor travel to and from their posts at US Gov­ ernment expense on Holland-Amer­ ican Line ships. The proposal was regarded as a typical State Department effort to buy good will abroad at the ex­ pense of the US.shipping industry. Under the amended GAO rules, the use of American-flag vessels is required "whether the transporta­ tion expenses are borne directly by the United States or reimbursed to the traveler," This would .thus cover even' those cases where a Government official used his own funds for travel expenses with the intention of seeking reimburse­ ment later. = Oscar "Biack!e" Stevens ts one of oldtimers still on fob. He's aboard Coal Miner. ~ is desirable to allow the charters to be continued foi another 12month period. In the face of the current cargo slump, it is likely some or all of them will be re­ turned to the Government by the end of February. All told, there are some 40 Government ships on bareboat to private operators at the present time. Coal ships involved in the char­ ter review are the Casimir Pulaski and the Walter Hines Page. The Pulaski was actually called back earlier, but the maritime board No SIU Pickets in Savannah In the year^end review ap­ pearing on the back page of. the January S, 1958, edition of ^e. SEAFARERS LOG, the statement appeared that Sea<! farers picketed American Coal ships in New York, Baltimore and Savannah In protest against company discrimina­ tion. Actually, the SIU pick­ eted the coal ships In New York and Baltimore, but not in tihe Georgia port. . was returned prior to the an­ nouncement of the FMB proceed­ ing. In separate action, the board turned down a demand by tramp ship operators to pull back all the Government ships held by Ameri­ can Coal and other operators since there is adequate privately-owned tonnage available for immediate hire. In rejecting the tramp bid, the board indicated it would pro­ ceed in normal fashion to review outstanding charters as their oneyear terms expired. Regarding American Coal spe­ cifically, the tramps, with an NMU operator as principal spokesman, had argued that a board review of the ACS case was more than eight months overdue. He pointed out that when the coal company was originally granted charters in October, 1956, it had pledged to place orders for new or converted ships and had still not taken any steps to do so. Th| protest noted that the Government had given ships to ACS as a "stopgap" measure only. tions but NMU' member Charles R. Jones, OS, cast the lone vote for the NMU. Two of the 28 SIU «ligibles were challenged, leaving the SIU vrith 26 votes. It seems quite obvious that the NMU embarked on this step to avoid repetition of the NMU disaster on the Trent where two NMU men helped the SIU win the ship by voting SIU. Uncertain of how NMU men on the Robin Hood would go, the NMU decided that the safest thing to do was to avoid a vote showdown. The NMU is now engaged in a series of delaying actions before the National Labor Relations Board and in the courts to upset the results obviou^ to all but the NMU leadership. NMU members' contempt of their own union's raidting tactics were exposed when the two NMU men on the Robin Trent cast their votes for the SIU. (See story, upper left). NMU managed to win only one vessel in the fleet, the Robin Mow­ bray. It succeeded after getting 11 Seafarers fired and replaced through the NMU hall. Despite NMU delaying actions, Robin Line Jobs went back up on SIU shipping boards more than a month ago when SIU replacements were dispatched from New York for the Robin Locksley. This ves­ sel was covered by an initial NLRB order certifying SIU bargaining rights on the first four ships polled. The Robin Mowbray was later certified for the NMU. An NLRB certification order re­ storing SIU bargaining rights on two other Robin ships is still held MEBA Plans Gt Lakes Drive At Spring Fit-Out CLEVELAND—Preparations for a coordinated organizing drive on the Great Lakes have been stepped up by the Marine Engineers BeneQcial Association and other unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO Maritime out that the region contains a vast Trades Department. organizing potential, perhaps as Spokesmen for the Int'l many as 25,000 workers by the time Brotherhood of Longshoremen and other MTD-affiliated unions told the MEBA Great Lakes District convention that their unions would participate in drives in the area. The MEBA said its drive would start with tha spring fit-out Pledging complete support to the MEBA drive, IBL Secretary-Treas­ urer E. L, Slaughter informed the engineers that success could best be assured through a coordinated drive by all MTD members. Plans for a coordinated cam­ paign on the Great Lakes were launched last December at the 7th Convention of the Maritime Trades Department MTD leaden pointed the St. Lawrence Seaway is in full swing. Besides preparing for its organ­ izing drive, the MEBA convention took steps to strengthen Local 101, and to estabUsh departments for servicing its membership. Nom­ inations were also accepted for local officials. . Local 101 was established last year to serve as the sole MEBA union bn the Great Lakes. It has added new members through suc­ cessful organizing'and by receiving members from former MEBA lo­ cals in Buffalo and Detroit, which were dissolved recently. Elirk, Robin Gray, Robin Locksley wd Robin Sherwood despite the obvious preference by these crews for SIU representation. The men on these ships gave the NMU only 13 votes out of a total of 121 bal­ lots cast. Besides the temporary stalemate in the courts, NMU is barred by a sepai'ate injunction from further picketing of either Robin Line or Moore-McCormack ships. The na­ ture of NMU "picketlines" in vari­ ous ports was exposed when Curran sent NMU replacements through its- own lines to man some of the ships. The SIU originally petitioned for an election on the eight Robin ships when Mooremack, which had bought them earlier, began calling replacements from the NMU and forced SIU men to work under tha inferior NMU contract. Robin Line had previously been under SIU contract since 1941. Senators Get Warning On Labor Quiz WASHINGTON — An informal meeting between members of tha McClellan committee and top lead­ ers of the AFL-CIO was held here early this week with labor spokes­ men reportedly warning the com­ mittee men not to turn their inves­ tigation into an anti-labor crusade. According to newspaper reports, AFL-CIO President George Meany informed the committee that if it started on fishing expeditions into areas that had nothing to do with crime and corruption, such as un­ ion political activity and organizing, the committee would then arouse the hostility of the entire labor movement. , Meany, the reports said, was par­ ticularly critical of proposals by some committee members to use the hearing room as a forum against the UAW strike fight oh the Kohler company or against the union's efforts to obtain new con­ tracts from the powerful automo­ bile industry this year. The hosts for the informal gettogether were members of the Ethical Practices Conunittee, AFLCIO. Committee members who were present were A1 J. Hayes, Machinists; George Harrison, Rail­ way Clerks and David Dubinsky. Ladies Garment Workers. Others attending were AFL-CIO President Meany and SecretaryTreasurer William Schhitzler: Jacob Potofsky, Amalgamated Clothing Workers and AFL-CIO at­ torneys J. Albert WoU and Arthur J. Goldberg as well as Andrew Biemiller, legislative representative. 'J' I �jTi::;:rr,nii nyiVJ :- BMAFdMEmS lee •^4'•••- • Behind TKe Robin Line Story ' In March, it was announced that MooreMcGormack Lines had reached agreement to purchase the Robin Line and operate it as a division of Mooremack, Just as it operates the Paciflc-Argentine-Brazil Line as a separate division on the west coast, manned and contracted by SIU Pacific District crewmembers. That division has been under SIU west coast union contracts with Mooranack ever since Mooremack t t ^ took over the operation at the end of World War II from another company. In the AprU 11,1957, NMU "Pilot" When SIU headquarters learned of the iNMU President, Joseph Curran, in impending Robin sale, SIU officials met dii^ussing the subject of trade union with top officers of Mooremack, including Admiral Richard Lee, vice-president in ethical practices, declared^ "For men who call themselves tmion ofiScials - charge of operations, and Mr. William Moore, president of the company. Assur­ to sink to such levels because they are ances were given by Mr. Moore that Robin hungry for a contract legitimately won by Line would be operated as a separate di­ another union is certainly corruption vision of MooremiiCk and that the Ifi-year•Id SIU contract would be honored. But and should be so labeled by every trade the matter 4id not stand there. Curran unionist . . had his eye on the Robin Line jobs and ; On April 29, 1957, 18 days later, Curran he was prepared to launch a raid on the described in detail to his membership SIU to get them. how SIU contracted Robin Line ships ' At the April'29 NMU headquarters meeting in New York City, this is ex­ were "going to carry NMU members or actly what Curran said, from the official else"—ships which Seafarers -had sailed meeting transcript, about his plans for under an SIU union contract since 1941 Robin Line: after winning a National Labor Relations Board election the year before by a 199 Curran Announces Raid to one count. (The NMU then, was unable "Now we got another situation be­ to muster enough strength to get on the ginning to break and that's the Robin Line and, Moore-McCormack. Last ballot.) week you saw a piec^in the New The two Curran statements pretty well York Times which said the Maritime sum up the situation in Robin Line which Board had approved the purchase of is now drawing to a close with an over­ the Robin Line by Moore-McCormack. whelming SIU ballot victory, thanks to That story was a little premature, be­ Seafarers who stuck to their Robin Line cause Moore-McCormack had not yet jobs in the face of the severest pressures. bought the line. That story was OK Here is that stoiy: as far as approval of the board Is con­ cerned but they are still dickering SIU Since 1940 over the terms of the deal. We have The Robin Line, a subsidized ship op­ advised. Moore-McCormack that we erator on the South and East African run, will not tolerate any monkey business; had been first organized by the SIU in that if Moore-McCormack buys the 1939 and 1940. After the overwhelming line, whether they call it Robin Line SIU victory in the fleet and the signing of or anything else, as long as the bills the first contract a year later, collective are paid for by Moore-McCorinack, bargaining relationships were undisturbed ' as long as they operate the line,, until March of 1957. During that time. they're going to carry NMU members' Seafarers on the Robin Line ships, many or else!" (applause) "We tried to be of whom sailed regularly on that run and gentlemen in this si^ation like we had families in African'ports in some in­ did in the Southland." [Ed. note: stances, had built up seatime credit to­ Apparently he means South Atlantic ward various SIU Welfare Plan benefits and Steamship Corp.] "When the South­ seniority on hiring in SlU-contracted com­ land transportation turned over to panies. It was their job, welfare and the. United States Lines we offered seniority rights which Curran sought to . at that time to let those boys stay on discard in the kind of action which, to the ships and as they quit, we'd replace use Curran's own words, could be de­ them with NMU men; but the SIU scribed as "hungry for a contract legiti­ said, "We want everything' and thiy mately won by another union ..." got nothing. We took it all." lEd. From the AFL-CIO Constitution, Article Illt **SectioA 4, The integrUy of each • « . affiliate of this Federation shall be maintained and preserved. Each such'affiliate shall respect the estab­ lished bargaining relationship of every other affiliate ..." i HtlMI • 'Ji,. _l}'i:,»i SS ^ CuTiSo to navco a gat a.. in »..>««• Reproduction of oHiciql NMU transcript of the NMU headquarters meeting of April 29,1957, shows how NMU president Curran announced he was going to raid Robin Line and take the jobs away from Seafarers. note: This ia a bare-faced lie and distortion of the facta for the purpose of misinforming the NMU member­ ship. There was no such offer ever made by the NMU in reference to the South Atlantic ships.] "We were ready to make the same offer in Moore-McCormack because we knew this was brewing for months and months but when they came along and did what they did in American Coal, they get nothing now^ they get nothing." (applause) "I talked to the Admiral this afternoon,, Admiral Lee. and I warned him. I said, 'you got 30 Moore-McCormack ships,.you got 2 ships being built and if you monkey around with these God damn Robin Line ships and think you're going to put them in the dock and run them with SIU guys you got another think, coming. You'll have to make a deci­ sion between 30 tied-up ships and a lousy 6 ships [Ed. note: There were eight shipsJ that you gefflrom the Robin Line.' He'said, 'Don't get impa­ tient now, take your, time. It isn't com'pleted yet, don't get excited.' I wont get excited but you know the long­ shoremen are our friends, they are not the jhdends of the SIU" (applause) "so we'll see." DEd. note: Apparently he is referring here to the International Longshoremen's 'Association which had been ousted by* the AFL in 1953.1 ^ told Brother Kadash [NMU New York port agentl: when you talk to all those lesser lights in Moore-McCor­ mack keep telling 'em, keep telling 'em, that 'when you buy that Robin Line you bring them ships over here. You better get ready to man'em with NMU there'll be no monkey busi­ ness.' And he's [Kadash] doing it." (Ed. note: With the Robin beef looking good in Curran's eyes, Curran sought to build up Kadash by identifying him with a successful effort. However, when the beef tbok a turn for the worse from the NMU standpoint, Curran then brought in other NMU officials who are regarded as critics of the Curran-Kadash faction and NMU counsel Herman Cooper. Purpose of the step was to remove any onus of an unsuccessful beef from this faction alone.) Curran, of course, was trying to make it appear that the company would have to bow b^ore his "belligerency," but in fact, there was no problem for him. Moore-McCormack, as it developed, was ready to cooperate in his move to destroy the job rights of the Robin line seamen. It is well to remember that In the final analysis, the device that was wized upon to accomplish this end was concocted by company people, to assist him in bis job raid. phips. In their figuring, they sold the mem of the RoUn fleet short, as subeoaiucnt events showed. . In addition to this ffanmick, .Moore­ mack subsequently took two of the Robin Line ships and placed them on its Scan­ dinavian run, in efforts to imply that the Robin fleet no longer existed as a unit; so as to grease the path for a Mooremackwlde election. However, the company's own announcements specified that Robid Line was operated as a division of Moore­ mack and it was so acknowledged in the NMU "Pilot" as early as May 9 and again on May 27. , On May 2, the SIU; learning of the conspiracy, sent a wire to Mooremack in­ forming the company that the SIU was the bargaining agent for the eight ships and demandedv that the company "con­ tinue to recognise us as such." The SIU put the company on notice that failure to do so "Will constitute unfair labor prac­ tices." On May fi, the SIU received an answer ' from Admire) Lee embodying the gimmick cooked up by the AMMI-NMU-company advisors. The company's letter declnred: "I have explored the situation exhaustive­ ly with counsel and certain ethers whom I emuddered experienced in labor matters." (i.e., the AMfiH-NMU-company advisers referred-to above) ". . . (Tho consensus of opinion of all my advisers is that MooreMcCormack has acquired these vessels and that it is purely an accretion. "Under the circumstances, I consider that my collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union ... is binding upon us. *Tn your telegram yen have pointed aut the tenure rights ef the personnel now acquired by Us. We feel that they do have a right to their Jobs-and so long as Uiey continue to fill those jobs in a sea­ man-like manner this company will not be party to their discharge. I must ad­ vise, however, that replacements ... must be acquired . . . frosp the National Marltime Union . . ." . Curran's anxiety to get his hands on the Robin Line jobs was such that he did not wait for any SIU counteraction. He immediately opened a campaign to sub­ vert the men on the ships, or failing that to get them fired off their jobs so that NMU men could take over. A variety of approaches was used to get SIU men to take time off with the promise on the pari of NMU men who got on board as re­ placements to stand the Seafarers' watches for them—a common enough practice when men exchange vretches aboard ship. But as soon as the SIU men involved made any such arrangements for their watch, the NMU men would report them to the skipper and have the men fired and re­ placed by other NMU members. Through-" How Raid Was Planned out this period NMU men went aboard all That was how Curran annoimiced his Robin Line ships and demanded of the plans to his membership. Sometime company that SIU men be fired. around this meeting, possibly before it Other pressures placed on Seafarers in­ and certainly no later than May 8, there cluded the NMU-patented charge that the was a meeting of minds between the NMU, SIU was using "coercion" against Sea­ Mooremack, officers of the American Mer­ farers. As per the usual coincidence in chant Marine Institute and professional past NMU accusations of this nature, the advisers to Mcforemack and the Institute.. NMU officials who boarded Robin ships On the initiative of these advisers, the carelessly broke the news to specific SIU group came up with a gimmick. Instead crewmembers of "threats", to their fam­ of firing the crews of the eight ships as- ilies and quoted language used in phone was done in the South Atlantic case. It calls even before such phone calls were was agreed that the safe thing to do was made to the families of the Seafarers in­ to put the vessels under NMU contract volved. Here again, over-eager NMU of­ and allow the Seafarers to stay on board, ficials, anxious to deliver Robin Line as even though Curran had reported other­ Curran promised, got their timetables wise to his membership. mixed up. _ . , Seafarers on the South Atlantic ships . When the Seafarers got wise to this ap­ had been fired after the SIU had struck proach, Curran turned on the other face. South Atlantic and. put up picket lines. Wheedling letters were sent'to all Sea­ The group feared a similar move in Robin farers aboard the ships and to their Line and concocted this gimmick, among homes, offering them "the opportunity of other reasons, because they felt it would, applying ,for membership" in the NMU sidestep a strike. The group also figured and offering to waive initiation fees. "We that sooner or later, because of illness or feel sure" Curran's letter concluded: . ^. injnry, ttw need to see their families or "you will take advantage of this gener­ just pl^ exhaustion, the Seafarer-crews ous offer." ' " would leave the shlps^ one by Une, and.be SIU Files Petition replaced by NMU men,.^ving NMU the eontrol of the fleet. In any event, if an On August 9, the SIU filed its petition eleetien were called for, the adviscra figWith the National Labor Relations Board. •red that they could get a Mooremack The SIU petition called for either a shipCectwido ontt and swallow hp the BoMn by-ship election oy for a vote on Robin �SgJFJMEMg toe • P«f* Fir* cBgnncAT* or ^ Cbmme/ie/,to "®»nf UNE , glJtOf/W .g m ^ iMMEDtATELT ^ ® dwtaion of ^el, Dj 4.SQQQ HUMant •k ... Sign «h,doer of Mo6r*mack New York oHicet at 11 Broodway points op that Robin Line is ''a division of Moore-MeCormadc Lines," thus indicating entirely separate natu^re of Robin Une operations. * Lines as s unit. Tlie stiip-by-slilp peti­ tion was filed because there was the dis­ pute over the existence of the Robin Line as a unit and the company and NMU Iwth would argue that the unit was Moore-McCormack lines. This was a cardinal point in the gimmick' Worked up with the help of the AMMI's advisers. The transfer of two Robin Line, ships to the Scandinavian run was an attempt to becloud and con­ fuse the identity of Robin Line, and thus made the ship-by-ship petition a neces­ sity. The SIU's position was simply Qiat Ir­ respective of amy transfer of title, the ships ^had not changed, ttie men aboard them had not changed and the nature of, the operation had not changed. The only thing that had changed was the ownership. That, the SIU said, did not Justify de­ struction of the job rights of the SIU and its membership by arbitrary action on the part of the new ownen. When the Labor Boanl upheld the Sea­ farers' job rights by caliing for an elec­ tion, Curran's vituperation exploded like so many Roman,candles. "It is criminal," he fumed, "that a govemmi nt agency will team up with bankrupt union officials..." What he really meant was that his raid had failed. Six months of pressure on Seafarers had failed to break the SIU majority on the ships. Seafarers had stuck to their jobs grimly despite the pressure, the wheedling and the enforced separation from home and family. Desperate by now, Curran renewed a last-ditch attack. Personal messages from Curran went out to Seafarers, on the Robin Line ships offering them "'im­ mediately" ... "full book membership In NMU, without Initiation fee, /md with all rights and privileges." "You will be entitled to benefits under the same rules and regulations as apply to any other l^MU member," he burbled. Here Curran was deliberately lying in an attempt to deceive the Seafarers. Un­ der most maritime union contracts, sen­ iority is established as part of the terms of the agreement, and Curran could not give anybody seniority-unilaterally. What he had failed to say was that any Sea­ farer who. accepted such ~ membership would receive the equivalent of C-card shipping status in the NMU. He was lying when he intimated that NMU membership books would give Robin Line men any kind of seniority. The Robin Line SIU men's reaction to Curran's pitch showed that they'knew the score. First off, they enjoyed superior Tbu, vh» ara aaployad on board ROBIg LIRE ablpa, hava had an apportunity • within tha past sionths to got to know what mro can do for Its nesibars. Seafarers saw what NMU can do for its members, as Curran leaflet sug­ gested, and then voted for SIU. The NMU contract was credited with big assist,in SIU victory. wage and working conditions under the SIU contract. Working under an NMU pact meant less take-home pay and in­ ferior working rules, which they ob­ served first-hand while the MooremackNMU contract was in effect on Robin ships. So SIU men could gain nothing under an NMU contract—they could only lose the' advantages they enjoyed under the SIU agreement. And if NMU won the Robin ships, SlU men would have the option of losing their jobs and any futurechance for employment in Robin, or else losing their seniority and welfare plan seatime credits by joining NMU. ^ By ac­ cepting Curran's offer" of membership, they also, kne y_ they would have to start in NMU as besdnners, unable to compete on an equal basis with other experienced men, and only eligible for employment after ail the experienced NMU men had refused to accept an open job. They would also h'ave to begin from scratch to accum­ ulate seatime toward welfare benefits. Accompanying the burble was an en- Itmik-aMtte Seanen Refaiinte SU Twtiks Crews on Ex-Robin Ships Start Landslide to NMU SICM rrantk efforts to get Rvbln .ridpa hu droppad ths ipond* of OTOii 100% loyal SIU back u>iilru4:ts covering the meiqbon to • now low. eight «tii|i.s formerly operatNMU officiab in all porta re­ Lin* provid* un- NMU haa informed kit SIU men .aboard that they ean 'atay aboard andi If they wish, aaaka appUeation for NMU mamborahlp. All port that Ineraaaing numbara of replaeementi callod on the ahf SIU aaan art refistering in NMU through halla. At the aama time SIU i r Clipping from Seplember 12 NMU "Pilot" mads obviously false claims in light of ; election results. Story clqimed "over 80" Seafarers had switched to NMU. On contrary, qt least two NMU men on ships voted for the SIU. Lasf ditch effort by Curran, when raid was already doomed to defeat, was "cer­ tificate" personally signed by NMU president and delivered to every Robin Line Seafarer. "Certificate" promised "full membership" in NMU free of initiation fee.. graved certificate, signed by Curran, with the individual Seafarer's name typed in, offering him full membership in the NMU. (See illustration, above, right). Curran's desperate bid at this late date • (November) contrasts sharply with the NMU "Pilot's", proclamation of Septem­ ber 12 that "CREWS ON EX-ROBIN SHIPS START LANDSLIDE TO NMU." The story went on to say that "At last re­ port over 80 SIU seamen with seven to 18 years seatime had filed application for NMU membership." (See illustration, bottom left, this page). Conceded SIU Loyalty In the January 2 "Pilot" Curran pulled a complete reversal of this claim. He not only conceded that SIU men went solidly for their own union but he com­ pletely overlooked his earlier pitch about the 80 SIU men who supposedly had swung over. (Illustration below, right). Instead, he made a feeble attempt to coyer up NMU men's votes for the SIU. Actually, the two void ballots referred to In the "Pilot" were SIU ballots, which would have given SIU 22 votes,- with only 20 Seafarers aboard; the other two votes being NMU switches to the SIU. At the same time that Curran was tak­ ing steps to deprive Seafarers of their SIU welfare 'and seniority rights, (Jurran complained ^at the elections would "dis­ rupt the operation of industry-wide pen­ sion, welfare and vacation plans." In the November 7 "Pilot" under the head­ ing "SIU LEGAL MOVE PERILS SAILORS' WELFARE PLANS" the NMU paper said, "If the board approves this SIU tactic it will wreck the hard won pension and welfare structure of the sea­ men." This assertion is another outright lie. There Is nothing to stop Mooremack from paying into the SIU Welfare Plan for crews under SIU jurisdiction, just as R now pays into the SIU Pacific District Welfare Plan for crews on Ita west coast shipa and as it does to the NMU Welfare Plan on NMU-contrkcted ships. The Cur­ ran complaint is simply a cover-up for -what he was doing to the rights of Sea' farers. LaboPs View On Raids Curran further implied that the labor movement was disturbed about the SIU's -peUtion, with the NMU 'Tilot" of De­ cember 5 asserting "LABOR WILL FIGHT ROBIN UNE RULING." The assertion was created out of whole cloth, for on the contrary, the labor movement takes a dim view toward raids such as the 'NMU's on Robin Line. A recent AFL-CIO ruling in a similar situation un­ derscores the attitude of the labor move­ ment oh these matters. In This particular situation the Steelworkers Union represented two plants out of 79 ia the sheet metal fabrication industry in the Akron, Ohio, area and the Sheet Metal Workers Union repre­ sented the other 73 plants. When the Sheet Metal Workers took economic ac­ tion to bring" the remaining two shops under its jurisdiction, the matter was brought before the AFL-CIO. A committee consisting of AFL-CIO President George Meany, George Harri­ son of the Railway Clerks and Joseph Beirne, Telephone Workers, brought in a finding that since the Steelworkers had a collective bargaining contract with the two plants dating back to 1946, compel­ ling tt^se plants to terminate such a con­ tract to bring them in with the other 73 establishments was a viplation of the AFLCIO cuiistitution. The decision cited Sec­ tion 4, Article IH of the AFL-CIO con­ stitution which, in the words of the committee report "protects the established collective bargaining relationships of all affiliates." So much for the NMU's claim that "Labor Will Fight Robin Line Ruling." •As of this writing, the NMU ra^d has failed miserably with Seafarers and NMU members both voting SIU on seven of the eight ships. The NMU's desperation in seeking "to cover up the loss was re­ flected in its outright lie in the last "Pilot" concerning the vote on the Robin (Continued on page 15) . •51 Garbage Disposal I SIU Lies on Robin Vote :i| -A Among other misinformsthm in the last "Sesfsrera' Log" was the claim that two NMU members voted SIU on the ROBIN TRENT. Voting on the TRENT was as follows: SIU had 20 members in the crew. All voted. SIU wound up with 2« votes. NMU had 17 members aboard. Two NMU votes were challenged. Two votes were voided. NMU woond up with 13 votes. Conclusion: The voting on the TRENT, as on all other Robia ahipa polled, was entlrdy on the basia of union membership. SIU members ap­ parently felt (he best they could do to express their feelin)^ about being part of a "iseparate bargaiuing unit" — ia the face of threats by their officials — was to get off. January 2 "Pilot" vainly attempts to oxcuse-NMU men's votes for SIU and admits SIU men 'were solid. Two voided votes referred to wore SIU votes. • V . 1! 1 ;il -I �Collecting does, patrolmah on ship or oshore In port writes out a receipt and puts a stamp in book. One copy of receipt goes to Seafarer. Dues receipts are mailed to headquarters from all ports twice each week. Receipts are tallied ana entered on individual IBM record cards. Each week a master list of duet records for all Seafarers is tevised ' and brought up to date Of an IBhi duet record run. The tooted leaf sheets go into a master booh, copies of which go to outports. ' IBM Gear Keeps Tight Check On Dues Records • The SIU's use of electronically-operated business machines is playing an increasinglyvital role in the accumulation and maintenance of accurate accounting records for Union dues and other financial data. Copies of all dues receipts, three ihonths, an up-to-date quar­ The increasing use of such equipment by the SIU in re­ whether written aboard ship or in terly revision is mailed to all outcent years, with its virtually any SIU hall, are sent to head­ ports. In the event a Seafarer made a foolproof features, reduces reliance quarters twice weekly where they on "hand-made" records which are are entered on individual IBM dues payment in one port and his book subject to human error. It is record cards. Once every week, is checked in a second, port there especially useful in the SIU be­ the up-to-date dues record of every is a double proof of his dues stand­ cause of the nature of the Union ^eafarer is run on a master IBM ing. One is the Seafarer's dues re­ operation in which Union dues are dues record run: The machine does ceipt which he should carry in his collected on hundreds of ships and in-a few hours what it would have book at aU times; the second Is In ports on all coasts. The I3M taken weeks to do by the old hand the IBM dues record run. In cases Up-to-date revisions of the I^M dues run for the entire membership machinery accumulates all these transcribing methods, to say noth­ where* the payment mi^t have ore mailed to the outports every three months so that outports as records and information from all ing of the huge clerical force that been made a few days earlier and the outport Jias not yet received over the country and then collates would have been involved. well at headquarters have accurate records. and tabulates them mto a running The loose-leaf sheets on which its quarterly revision, it is eai^ for record. the dues record run is entered are the outport to get an up-to-date The IBM dues record run is an bound up in master dues record weekly check. That can be done indispensable tool in every SIU run books, copies of which are simply by -teletyping headquarters. port and acts as a double check on available in every SIU port. The The up-to-date weekly IBM run dues receipts and dues stamps in weekly revisions are entered into books adjoin the headquarters tele­ Seafarers books. the headquarters record," and every type machine and an answer can be given in minutes. With aU that, it is stiU helpful for every Seafarer to carry his receipt. For one thing, the receipt makes it possible for records to.be checked, more quickly. Another Important reason for carrying receipts is that The United States Supreme tered American Bakery and Con­ the patrolman making the rounds Court will review anti-picketing in­ fectionery Workers Int'l Union. of the ship cannot carry the IBM junctions issued by a Florida court The locals, many of them home record run with him;\80 oh hoard against the Hotel & Bestaurant locals of the expelled union's of­ ship the receipt is the only proof Employees Local 255. Twelve hotels ficials, have a total membership the patrolman can check until he in Miami and Miami Beach had of more than 35,000. One of the gets back tor the Union office. Be­ securbd the injunctions from the group is Local 84, Newark, NJ, the tween the two parallel systems— Dade County Circuit Court barring home local of AFL-CIO Sec. Treas. the Seafarer's receipt and stamp picketing. The Florida State Su­ William F. Schnitzler. The local, in his membership book, and the preme Court upheld the injunc­ largest unit of bakery employees IBM record run, the membership hiter-port teletype can be used to double-check on records. Here tions and ruled that organizational in New Jersey, voted unaminously is assured an accurate dues record headquarters employee checks in latest weekly IBM run for dues picketing was illegal under state in favor of the affiliation, after system. information requested by an outport.' * law. The union's petition to the Schnitzler reported to the member­ Supreme Court contends that the ship on the events leading up to Florida ban may bar concerted the expulsion of the Bakery Work­ action that is allowed under sec­ ers Union -at the AFL-CIO con­ tion 7 of the Taft-Hartley Act. vention. The international, Schnit­ zler said, became the victim of-a t With the use of atomic-powered submarineg now proving practical, English scientists are In a 3 to 2 vote, the NLRB has dictatorship under the presidency opdered the reopening of the case of James Cross. Cross is presently experimenting with the idea of a^l00,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine oil tanker. against the Darlington Manufac­ under an embezzlement indictment The engineers who are experimenting with the idea believe that siich a submarine, travel­ turing Company which liquidated in Illinois. ing fai^ beneath the waves. rather than bargain with the Tex­ experiments with model subma­ because harbors do* "not have the 4 4 tile Workers Union. An NLRB The AFL-CIO Government Em­ could attain a speed of 50 rines at the seaplane building plant facilities to berth them. examiner had found the company ployees' Council, representing 22 miles an hour, nearly twice of Saunders-Roe, Ltd., on the Isle Underwater carriers are not a guilty of unfair labor practices in unions whose members are em­ the speed of the world's fastest of Wight The models are put new concept in the maritime in­ closing its plant and throwing 500 ployed by the Federal Govern­ ocean liners. A submarine oil through tests in a 620-foot-long dustry. But the problem of air for workers out of their jobs after they ment, has launched a drive to win tanker would be'free from surface tank. The main concern is to de­ the conventional oil-burning ma­ vote.d in favor, of the TWU. But he" pay increases. The council ah- drag, wind resistance, wave motion termine the best type of hull, one rine engine limited any progress in would not recommend back pay nounced that it would also seek and other forces which cut down designed to cut down on surface that field. With the development since the company,was cut of busi­ legislation making the increases re­ on the speed of surface vessels. resistance. by the US Navy of nuclearAnother advantage to the use Although progress is reported in powered plants capable of pro­ ness. The union offered proof that troactive to September, 1957, when " the, company was one of the Deer- the President vetoed the last Fed­ of submarine. tankers apd cargo these tests, problems are cropping longed underwater trips without iiig, . Milliken & Co. chain and eral pay increase. William Doherty, vessels is, that they could travel in up' with other aspects of the pro­ surfacing, and use of a < small sought to have Roger Milliken a chaiman of the council and presi­ any kind of weather, and in any gram. One of the main obstacles amount of fuel this difficulty has party to the suit. dent of the Letter Carriers, de­ waters And would also have a would be the dry-docking of a been, overcome. clared the Government. must act great miUtary advantage during huge submarine tanker while load­ According to the Mitchell ex­ • . 4" 3^ i I Thirty-six locals of the expelled quickly to restore the morale and wartime. ing and discharging its cargo; As perts, a fleet of .sub supertankers Bakery Workers Union have voted efficiency of US employees. The Mitchell Engineering, Ltd., of it^ is, most siurface supertankers "could be fully cohipetitive Witlf toaffiliate with the AFL-CIO char- outlook for action is favorable. England, Is conducting extensive have to unload into smaUor vessels existing tanker fleets." 'H LABOR ROUNB-UP British Study100,000-Ton Sub Tanker �( IT. IMt ' - .- •YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gnide To Better Bnyiog By Sidney Margolixu TV'Hospital'Bills Mount rauEtrm, SEAWAMMKS XQg Seafarer ReseueA Fire Victims Seafarer Anthony Skillman put his Maman'i gkOli to good lut last week, hurdling baclc« yard fences to get to a neighbor's fire escape and rescud a mother and two small children from their blazing Brooklyn apartmrat. A thrce-month-old baby was lost in the flamesL Now an AB on the Kathr]m,t Skillman .wound up with u mild case of smoke poisoning. He was hailed for his heroism by It Isnt the Initial cost of a television jget that hurts these days. It's two New York daily newspapers in the repairs. Dr. Persia Campbell, New York State's Consumer Counsel, 1 front-paged photo with the be­ reported over a year ago that various authorities estimated the cost reaved family. Four years ago, he was hurt In of TV repairs at $14 to $40 a year per set. At 1959 prices, the esti­ mates would run $15 to $43. The higher figure seems more realistic, a dramatic rescue of a shipmate en as it assumes replacement of antenna and picture tube once every five route from Sto Juan to New York years. on the Beatrice. Skillman injured Legitimate TV service Is expensive enough. But there Is also a his back and right side on April fringe of -high-pressure organlutions which tend to advertise low 18. 1953, as he hauled chief mate service call rates but build up charges through devious methods. One Conrad Nllsen to safety after Eastern chain, for example, will notify its servicemen to "make today Nllsen had been knocked uncon­ a $20 day." That means the serviceman must try to get $20 for each scious by heavy swells coming over job. The charges of such gyp outfits have no real relation to the ac­ the bow. ~ The latest Incident arose In the tual cost of repairs, but defend on whatever quota the service depart­ home of longshoreman Harold ment has to mtet that day. Another deylee of gouging firms II to have three prices for all johs, Hammer when a candle held by as $14, $19, and $22. If a customer seems sophisticated or suspicious, Arthur Hammer, 9. set fire to a window curtain. The younegter the repairman will charge the lower price. In Detroit, wage earners complained to their union about a firm was trying to fetch a dress for his which advertised In the local edition of "TV Guide" a charge of only sister Mary, 6, and was using the $S.99 a call Including all parts and candle to set into a closet. Helen, Seafarer Tony SkiUman, shown with hit wife, Catherine, after 1953 lab»r. Ironically, this -firm adver­ the infant, was trapped In her crib rescue of chim mole on Beatrice, again was Johnny-on-spot in sov* tised. "Protect yourself from the when the flames spread. Unable to reach the baby. ing Brooklyn firs victims lost week. TV repair gouge!" One working woman reported she actually paid Hammer herded the rest of the $52.49 for a two-year contract family to the rear second-floor fire which supposedly gives free parts escape and tried to get to the baby replacement, ^lus $3.95 for each again. He collapsed as firemen call up to six, and no charge there­ arrived. Meanwhile, from a nearby build­ after. Even though this was higher ing on the same block, Skillman ttian the firm had advertised, what saw the smoke and rushed out to aubsequently happened was even help. He hopped over two back­ worse. On her first call, a man yard fences to reach the fire escape The price of a haircut increased far more than that of a came out and worked on the set, leading from the Hammer apart­ man's suit over the last t«i years and the cost of going to a . charging her $6.93 Instead of the ment and led Mrs. Hammer, Mary hospital or riding on the subway jumped over 1(W percent agreed-upon $3.95. But the set was and Arthur to safety. Firemen worse than ever. Nor did a second brought the injured Hammer out since 1947. That's what the call improve it. The woman finally but were unable to'do anything for findings of a survey by "For­ were a close second with a 113 tune" magazine show on cost percent jump. Haircuts were next called the store that bad sold her the baby. of living essentials over the period on the list showing an Increase of Skillman has been a member of the set. It was fixed for $5. 69 percent in price. The customer tried to get back the SIU for the past 12 years, 1947 to 1957. According to the article, hospital "But 'not everything' has gone her down payment on the contract. sailing in the deck department. His The service, outfit instead threat­ wife. Catherine, is a former SIU rates had the greatest Increase, up as much as the workingman 114 percent, while transit fares thinks," the magazine said consol­ ened to sue for the balance. Her union local's attorney advised her headquarters office employee. ingly. The pr^ce of television sete not to pay, and to let him know. If the firm actually sued. As far as dropi>ed 21 percent as a result of the union knows, it never did. mass production, while eggs de­ One reason families get Involved with gyp outfits is that they look creased 22 percent. for low labor charges. In 1956 the New York Consumer Counsel asked 500 people what they considered a fair charge for labor in fixing TV Also noted in the findings wae sets. Over three-quarlffrs felt $S an hour or less would be fair. that the cost of furnishing a house In contrast. In a survey of servicemen themselves, about threeincreased only eight percent while fourths considered $3 to $4 to be fair, assuming the serviceman charges that of renting one climbed 43 per­ list price for parts. Ninety percent of the replies were in the $3 to cent. The price of men's clothing NEW YORK—SIU Assistant Sec.-Treas. BUI Hall ridiculed increased $5 range. ^ more than twice that of Since that time, because of rising costs, it would be fair to add on the "phoney statements" of the NMU about the Robin Line women's ' clothes. A • man's suit about IVi percent In a survey last week, this reporter found manu­ election in his report to the SIU headquarters meeting. They jumped one-third in price while a facturer service departments now charge $6 to $8 an hour. . woman's dress Increased only 13 are unable to dispute the fact, This department's own estimate is that a labor charge of $4 to $5.50 percent. he said, that six out of the would be In line with the market, depending on local conditions. To seven ships voted are back Food cost Increases ranged from many drage-eamers earning under $2.25 an hour, this seems high. The under the SIU banner. As the 16 per cent for meats to a high 51 fact that you must pay a minimum Of $4-$9 Is an especially bitter pUI membership knows, they got the percent for bread. Doctors' fees, when you see that sometimes .the repair took only ten minptes, . other vessel because a number of they said, took a 39 percent jump. - Travel Charges Mount Seafarers were fired off her and re­ Even the price of a movie or news­ ' But the rate must include transportation costs and time, shop and paper went to new heights. Movio placed by NMU members. equipment expenses and other overhead. Trying to find a low labor admissions are now 32 percent service charge lets you open for hidden gouges. Also, a really skilled There was a good turnout for the higher than they , were In 1947 serviceman may solve problems faster than one less skilled, at a lower Christmas and New Year's Day din­ while newspapers increased 47 per­ TOKYO — Sixty-four "pleasurefinal cost. cent. palaces" in Nagoya have been ners, Hall said. Manufacturer service departments claim that Independents who closed It was a good shipping period as part of the enforcement charge $4 to $4.50 tend to make up low labor charges by charging of .Tapan's new law requiring all for A seniority men in this port. more for parts. This is not necessarily true, but does sometimes hap< such of business to shut There were 17 vessels paying off, Pick Up 'Shot' pen. The sharp operator every family must guard against is the firm down places by April 1. The closing of three signing on and five in-transit that habitually pulls sets out to repair them In the shop. ships during the period. Although Card At Payoff Michael Kaleda, television engineer who trained servicemen for a the Nagoya gay white way was ac­ the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) laid Seafarers who have taken the companied with dismissal notices ' leading manufacturer, advises that almost all sets can be repaired In to up, the Kathryn (Bull) came out 275 girls plus severance pay series of inoculations required the home. At least two national service managers similarly say 85 per^ of temporary lay-up to even that ranging from $2.78 to $50 depend­ for certain foreign voyages are cent of the sets can be repaired in the home. Kaleda says the most score. frequent service calls merely require replacement of one of the re- ing on length of service. Vessels paying off were the Bea­ reminded to be sure to pick up Tokyo's own section of ill repute, trice, Elizabeth (Bull); Seatrain edlTlng tubes. their inoculation cards from tho Unscrupulous firms also build up fees by replacing parts still In the Yoshiwara, has been shutting New Jersey, Texas (Seatrain); -working condition. They sell them to other people. An honest service­ down over a period of several Morning Light, Jean Lafitte, Wild captain or the purser when they man always leaves the old tube or parts, even wom-oUt antenna- months, but skeptical observen Ranger, Gateway City, Azalea City pay off at the end of a voyage. pointed to a number of new bars (Waterman); Alcoa Partner, Run­ brackets he may have had to replace. ' The card should be picked up There Is a definite hlgh-prlclng In parts. New picture tubes are list- and dance halls that have sprung ner, Pegasus (Alcoa); Steel Chem­ by the Seafarer and held so tl^t priced from $21. to $117. A typical tube for a 17-inch set Is about $50. up in the same period as evidence ist (Isthmian); Robin Mowbray it can be presented when sign­ Receiving tubes list from $1.50 to $7.30, depending on the type. A that the law will have little perma­ (Robin); Almena (Pan-Atlantic); ing on for another voyage where typical widely-used type as the No. 5U4G- lists at $2.80. Actual^ It nent effect -, Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ the "shots" are required. The would cost $175-$225 to buy all the replacement parts for a small set The national law against prosti­ riers) and the Cities Service Balti­ inoculation card is your only you could buy brand new and assembled for $125^150. tution was passed at the urging of more (Cities Service). proof of having taken-the re­ Servicemen blame manufacturers and distributors for the high cost women legislators In the Japanese The Mankato Victory (Victory quired shots. of parts. They themselves get a discount of 50 percent on receiving Diet as part of a feminist drive Carriers). Steel Chemist (Isth­ Those men who forget to pick tubes, 35-40-percent on parts, and about 25^ percent on picture tubes. toward equal Jdghts for Japanese mian) and the Robin Goodfellow up their inoculation card when They elaiin they need this in additfon to the labor charge, to cover ex­ 'women. Approximately 180,000 (Robin) signed on. The lu-translt pense of picld^ up and stocking parts. Some people In the larger girl-sans will be affected, and the ships wer^ the Bents Fort (Cities they pay off may find that they cities will buy the picture tube • themselves -from a semi-wholesaler feminist iMders are concerned Service) Steel Recorder (Isth­ are required to take all the and have a ssrvlceifian install It. A scrupulous serviceman will install about the government's failure to mian); Seatrain New Jersey (Sea­ "shots" again when they want a pieture tube If you want to pick It up, although ho would prefer to retrain the girl-sMu iof earning a train); Maxton (Pan-AUantic) and to sign on for another such voysell it to you. ; . , j legal living. the Grain Shipper (Grainfleet). Hairoits, Hospital Fees Top Living Cost Boosts Top Seniority Men Have little Difficalty Gettii« NY Berths •M Nagoya's A 'Dead' Town 1 �SEAFARERS -•'•'••Vi-''.'' Trg''/-• > IPG Jiununr 17^ 198t This is th* third of • sorios on American : ,. - > v~ .- trade unions to appear in the SEAFAR• v'f. ERS LOG. The-series, will present.; a ":f-.••••cross-section of America's trade unions;'^.';'J,i^f®^|.^v,r and their membership.,;; "> wi^- •'Cc^ -' • ;•, vV;- UAW-Auto, i gi|||||||l||i|pi liiiliiilliii Tlia UAW. originally colled the United Aiifemobne Worfcen, was formed by representatives of 7.500 automobile workers In April. 1935. Today It has 1,320.000 members distributed among 2.800 local unions In 21 gOogr^lcol regions. The 375.000-strong General MotOn bloc Is the biggest, with other major companies under contract Including such giants ~of--lndus^ as Ford. Chrysler. Bendix. Glenn L. Martin. North American Aviation. Douglas. United Aircraft and many large farm machinery plants cis well, such as intem^lonal Harvester. All told. UAW deals with over 4.000 compcmles. The union's official publication "UAW Solidarity" Is published every Week In Mveral regional editions. Heading the union is Walter Reuther. who was an active orggnbor In UAW's earliest days and has been president since 1946. He Is also heed of the AFtClO's iRdustrial Union Deportment. H^dguarfers eve maintained In "SajldorIty House" in Detroit. Symbol of union's success, Solidarity House headquarters, stands on what was once Ford property. Building at right was Edsel Ford's home. It is also occupied by the imion. ' I V--' 1 .- ^ >... 'w:... Ifi/''.: I " •"( Done in modernistic style, UAW headquarters houses union administra­ tive offices and more than two dozen divisions dealing, with various fimctions, including education and community services. PACE-SETTER in Americim .labor for.many years by ^ir4ue Of its size, militancy and strategic position in America's major industries, the UAW prom­ ises to make more labor history. this year. A special convention ' called for next Tuesday will con-^ sider a bargaining program which is sure to include a breakthrough in a new bargaining area. Al­ ready the auto giants are preparing to go into tlie pit with the union ^ in what may be another in a series of titanic struggles in the industry. Such battles have been common­ place in the union's history, includ­ ing now-historic events such as the 1937 General Motors sit-down strike; the four year battle to or­ ganize Ford which ended in a con­ tract in June, 1941; the 113-day 1945-46 walkout, which compelled GM. to open its books aiid gave birth to the cost-of-living clause; the 100-day strike in 1949 which .completed the j^ensioii program hi the industry., v At the same time, UAW had to fight an internal battle with the . Communists and their allies who : saw the giant union as a tempting prize in their drive to control American labor. The electioh of Walter Reuther to the' presidency of the UAW in, 1946 was a storm warning to the Communists and one year later their influence was stamped out. Subsequently Reu­ ther, as president of the CIO, played a major role, in bringing about reunion with the AFL and establishing the AFL-CIO as the home for all of American labor. At present, the union is engaged in one of the bitteres't battles in its history, the , nearly fourryear old strike against -the Kohler Com­ pany of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. But strikes and fights are far from the whole UAW story^- Poli­ tical action has been one Of the union's watchwords and its mem­ bers have been in the thick of many a political campaign. The roster of offices.in its headquarters tells part uf the story—organizing^ community services, community relations, safety, education, fair practices^ white collar organizing, research, recreation, radio, a iyom-i en's department and Wany others. .^1 these activities reflect the um ion's, concern with its member^ ship's problems and those of the community at large. bv'" ifr if y'ji:' ft • ^ I ^,'4 rUl?'- ^ _ . , with giant auto firm employees majting ui automation taking oyer on the assenaibly line, UiJ^W is countering the threat to Jobs with demand for basic changes in bargainibgr , ..vo, ''' �Hamatr ITv U5t SiAffAttSfnSr tioc Pare inn* VT'ir.- •r^-'^-. •'•.-.•'i-i - ^ Ford cops gang up on Richard Frankensteen, . UAW organizer in lamed 1937 "Battle Of The ' Overpass," Ford siirrendered four years later. Sifdown strikers like these In Flint General Motors plant, 1937, won union's first GM con­ tract, firmly establishing the union. Auto body is lowered onto chassis In final stages of assembly-line operation. "Big Three" con­ tracts alone cover 225 plants all over the nation. Pickets warm hands during 100-day 1950 Chiysler strike for a pension plan. It was last major auto industry strike. •• Kohler pickets wore masks after company's tear gas and gun arsenal was exposed. .-SI m :.;|j • '-I • I-, '.1^!: ca^p Is one phase of community and rwreational activities for mem- . i: Reuther (1) and Frinkensteen show effects bers and their children. iPensionera $^ye cpniprehensiYe recreati^ by.Ford ^'service" mem �SE^AFARKRS Jmmn Vl, IMS LOa Tramps En^size Bulk Cargo Rise In Aid Plea t. H. I . WASHINGTON—Pointing to a further decline in Ameri­ Decembmr 25 Through January 7 can-flag ships' share of US foreign commerce, the tramp RggUtarfdl ship operators have opened a campaign for Administration Port iMW. OMR Stew. Telel Vetel support of their subsidy pro-> A Boston ....: 8 9 *2 IS 14 Department went on record as posal. The tramps Tu:e asking New York 63 18 17 60 8 54 43 177 220 Maritime Administrator Clar­ critical of the existing subsidy pro­ Philadelphia 8 4 4 7 3 ' 8 20 1131 ence Mor«e to give his support to gram which not only limits sub­ Baltimore 43 20 8 20 30 102 7 89 137 sidies to liner operators but also a long-pending tramp bid for oper­ Norfolk 11 4 9 9 19 20 9 9 38 to a specific'segment of the liner Savannah ating subsidies. 9 0 6 4 0 9 4 20 24 trade. The Department and the Tampa 11 1 17 6 8 6 49 18 86 The American Tramp Shipown­ SIU are both recorded as support­ 276 .29 . 4 89 19 74 18 ers Association, in their bid to ing a broader approach on sub­ Mobile New Orleans 94 48 47 10 16 149 34 103 Morse, cited figures showing that sidies. Lake Charles 13 6 9 8 7 29 14 29 50 American-fiag vessels carried 20.2 A number of bills have, been Houston 31 80 17 13 18 11 6 66 96 percent of alT US waterbome for­ offered from time to time propos­ Wilmington 6 3 6 5 0 9 11 25 14 eign commerce in the first seven ing subsidies for tramp operators. San Francisco IT 8 24 7 21 9 15 77 62 months of 1957. 29 14 19 18 .4 15 95 36 59 One bill pending was offered by Seattle •js. Shm. Stew. Tetel TeM 'Tetel The decline is the direct result Rep. James Byrne (Dem.-Pa.). It Total of the growth of bulk c{\p{o trades would offer a tramp operator an .. 324 2M -128 109 249 301 8^7^ over the last several years and the operating subsidy whenever he Shippgd monopoly of this trade by foreign competes with foreign-flag bidders Pert Deck OMk IM Ifnfl. •M. Stew. Stew. stm. Tetel flags. As a result, almost three- for contracts. A • A Boston ..... 3 2 •••••••« 1 0 0 0 0 0 quarters of the nation's foreign 6 Nevr York .. 65 7 13 7 49 42 • 196 27 9 9 192 commerce consists of tramp-type Philadelphia 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 • •• • 5 9 14 9 0 cargoes, the association said, with Baltimore ......... • • • • 39 7 25 7 7 1 23 83 4 21 7 111 such cargoes as iron ore, bauxite, Norfolk .I• •sa 1 0 2 4 t J 2 1 4 .6 2 12 gypsum, chrome, manganese and Savannah ........... 9 11 2 7 1 1 . 26 2 2 8 3 31 sugar predominating on the import Tampa ............ • • • • 3 3 6 2 0 0 1 9 1 6 1 19 side and coai, wheat and scrap on Mobile 1 15 • •• • 6 2 0 4 2 27 1 9 1 33 WASHINGTON—Two SIU Pa­ the exports. 4<L New Orleans 7 29 34 10 0 9 22 8 109 11 142 With liner-type vessels carrying cific District lumber cairiers that Lake Charles ...... 7 7 14 7 6 2 28 18 0 0 43 19^ 11 4 0 Just 26.5 percent of cargoes and normally are limited to domestic Houston ........... 4 4 39 6 0 18 48 0 0 0 • •• • 2 0 2 0 1 9 0 0 tramps carrying the rest, the trade have been giyen Govern­ Wilmington 0 9 0 • • • •. 8 0 9 0 12 0 29 0 39 0 tramps argue that the system of ment permission to go into foreign San Francisco 3 3 Seattle 8 • ••• 1 4 3 0 0 0 19 7 22 confining subsidies to liner opera­ cargo service. DMfe stew. Stew. Stew. Tetel Dw* Siir Y*T^e. juj, The Mary Olson and George Ol­ tors only Is totally unrealistic. A A • Total 43 216 6 144 54 1» 47 iS 522 144 84 700 They point out that the 1936 son, operated by Oliver J. Olson & Merchant Marine Act provides for Co., have been in service between Despite all forecasts, SIU shipping nose-dived to^a low of 700 jobs dispatched duripg the "the creation of an adequate and northwest lumber ports and Cali­ past two weeks. But the built-in protection for profe'ssional seamen under the SIU's senior­ well-balanced merchant fleet. In­ fornia. cluding vessels of ail types to pro­ The company received permis­ ity system enabled 522 class A mm to ship out and 34 jobs that could find no A or B takers vide shipping service on all routes sion from the Maritime Administra­ essential for maintaining the flow tion to carry the Canadian portion were filled by metn with class"^ of foreign commerce of the United of available cargo in addition to C seniority. American lumber, since the lumber States . . ." The period was such a fluke The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades trade extends to Canadian ports. that the best shipping- was in the steward department, reversing the usual trend, and most of the class C Jobg were in that department; Registration was generally off. also. Four ports escaped the overall decline, the worst in ten years for a two-week period. The last com­ parable report was just before the Whatever you need, in work or dress Korean War, in March, 1990, when gear, your SiU Sea Chest has it. Get top shipping dropped to 803 for all quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ports. In more recent tinies, Just ing at your Union-owned and Unionthree years ago, the low was 899. operated Sea Chest store. Savannah, New Orleans and Wil­ mington were the Mo that actually Sport Coats showed improved activity since the Slacks previous report, but since Wil­ Dress Shoes mington shipped few Jobs in that Work Shoes period, its rise was insignificant. However, New Orleans and Savan­ Socks nah held-up weU. Mobile, stiU Dungarees slow, remained the same as before. Coast Guard helicopter hovers over deck of Bents Fort to pick up Frisko Jeens All others fell off to some degree. oiling Seafarer. This photo and shot on page one by Seafarer CPO Shirts The current situation is not UkeJoseph Lewalien won him a $75 award bom company magazine. Dress Shirts ly to last, despite the industry­ Sport Shirts On-the-spot photographs not only put the amateur photog­ wide cargo slump, since large Belts numbers of ships met delays reach­ rapher to competition with the professidnal, but can also Khakis ing their scheduled ports during bring to extra pocket cash as to the case of Seafarer Joseph Ties the period due to the usual Atlan­ Lewalien. Sweat Shirts tic storms at this time of year. Lewalien, an AB on the Other vessels are coming out of Cities Service tanker Bents magazine, the Bents Fort was at T-Shirts lay-up as Government-sponsored Fort, made good Use of his camera sea after leaving Puerio Rico, Shorts about two days sailing time from cargo movemgnts increase. BrieU during a recent sea rescue opera­ New Orleans, when Quinn'was re- . • According to the seniority fig­ tion by a Coast Guard helicopter ported in need of emergmicy atten­ Swim Trunks ures, class A jSBs rose to 74 per­ of stricken shipmate Seafarer tion because of an acute ear infe04 Sweaters cent of the total, while class B and Donald Quinn. Sou'westers tion. A ladio message for help wai C activity fell off to 21 percent and Going up to the aft part of the sent to the US Coast Guard sta­ Raingear 5 percent respectively. New Or­ bridge^ Lewalien took dramatic tion at New Orleans. Caps leans, which held up best through­ color photos of the helicopjer hovWriting Materials out the District, shipped one-third ering over members of the crew- ". . . It seemed 'no time at all' Toiletries of the C Jobs. In turn, seven ports as they attached the rescue basket, before a Coast Guard-helicopter Electric Shavers shipped none at alL with Quinn in it, to a line from the was hovering over the Bents Fort. Radios The following is the forecast 'copter, and another of the whirly- Below, on the catwalk, assigned' port by port: Television bird clearimr the vessel with the members of J;ha ship's crew were! in readiness vdth the patient, messJewelry Boston: Fair . . . New Teck: basket before haiUing it in. man Donald A. Quinn. A few min­ The photographs appeared in the Steai^... Phiiadeipliia: Good •. • Cameras utes the helicopter was awi^! Balttmdre: Good ... Noifolk: Slow Cities Service publication "Serv­ from later luggage the ship, with the ailing sea­ . . . SavSacab: Fair . . . Tampa: ice," and there is a f7-5 check wait­ man fortelly suspended'in air." Fair ... Mobile: Good . . . New ing for Lewalien for sabmitting Quinn was quickly hauled up OrieauM Gfl^ .-. . Lake Chades: the photos, which be can get by Fair . , . Hoiaston::Oood . . /Wll- contacting Industrial Relations and in less than an hour was re^^ ; ceiving care at the Publio Health- -' mlngttoil: Slow . <. San Franciaeo; Manager Susaell Brandon. Aeoording to the stoiy in the Service HoN^ltal at New Orlea^] Fair ... Seatllat Fate. J s iT Olson Ships Broaden Run Jij |:^ Your Gear.. for ship . Ik-'-.'-- I r-; ,fe..-: r;\. • k. ..—/'(A, -.•(. 'i':, for shore SEA CHEST •4 • g CS Ship Pix Worth $75 To Seafarer �/ Jaiiufy If.If18 ,n\ V'.- ...•.t SEAFARERS 'ly,•. .'i Men At Work' Pace Elw^ »» IPC Japait Seds Arab Oil Concession; Offers 56% KUWAIT—Offering special, inducements above the usual 50-50 profit split, an eight-man delegation here now is dicker­ ing to gain imdisputed off exploration rights for Japan in the Neutral Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. and Bahrein Island in the Persian The Neutral Zone is a buffer Gulf. ' area separating part of this oil- The Saudis have already granted rich sheikdom from Saudi Arabia, the Japanese a concession to ex­ and is about midway between Ban­ plore an offshore field in the area. dar Shahpur, Iran, on the north. Each country can give different companies exploration rights In the same area, and is assured an equal share of the profits if oil la found by any of them. Should tha Japanese also win a concession from Kuwait, they will have the area all to themselves. However, Kuwait has suddenly Alvah F. Bunts grown "reluctant' on the deal. In­ Contact your wife at 4005 Cha­ dicating that stiff bargaining's tham Rd., Baltimore 7, Md. ahead. A 56-44 royalty split favoring 4) « » Saudi Arabia was reportedly ac-: Charles Kinnke It is important that you get in cepted by the Japanese to assure touch with your niece, Mrs. Lydia them . the * concession from that Evanco at 1119 Louisa St., New country. This is somewhat higher Orleans 17, La. She has some^in­ than the 50-50 split under which Aramco and other companies oper­ formation for you.' ate. Efforts by a state-owned Italian Henry G. Cordes Contact Erie Sodergren on the concern to win an oil concession in Iran were apparently blocked some SS Rion. months ago by other oil interests in the area, although it would have J. B. Dyess Your gear from the Topa Topa meant a highly favorable 75-25 is being held by the Railway Ex­ profit split for Iran. The same press agency In New Orleans. Con­ Italian outfit last week claimed it tact them to make arrangements was also thwarted from getting a concession in the Saharan oil fields to hpve it seqt to you. through pressure brought on Libya J, 4by American firms. Claude Pritchett Although the age of atomic Please get in touch with your father at 22 East Tab St., Peters­ power is already with us, the era burg, Va. He is very anxious to of oH diplomacy is apparently far from over. Union-wrecking forces have decided to make California an hear from you. t t t example by driving for a state "right-to-work" law in 1958. Charles Lynsky One key candidate in this year's race for the California Get in touch with your mother, governorship is openly advocating a "Work" law as a means Harriet Lynsky, at 12655 Martha of winning the State House now and the White House in the St., North Hollywood, California. near future. It concerns your dog, McArthur. Most people know that the backers of these laws are not 4" 4" 4" really interested in anybody's "right to work," only in their Ernest Puras own "right" to decide the terms of his employment. In states Would you please contact Rasswhere such laws have passed, they have meant lower wages, ner. Miller & Roth, 20 S.E. First More companies are resorting to inferior working conditions and little job security. Secretary Avenue, Miami 32, Fla., or the firm strikebreaking provision of of Labor James Mitchell pointed this out himself in opposing of Peterson, Pozzi & Lent, 901 the the Taft-Hartley Act to break Loyalty Building, Portland 4, Ore­ a national law of this type. unions. Only recently Bryant Still, there are those who have never reconciled themselves gon. Heating Co. of Tyler, Texas, fol­ 4" 4" 41 to the fact that trade unions and their members have con­ lowed the lead of O'Sullivan Rub­ William C. Solomon tributed greatly to US industrial growth and therefore de­ ber Company and held a repre­ Herbert G. Wilson serve an increasing share in its profits through higher wages Personal papers are being held sentation election among its strike­ and benefits for workers and their families. And California for you at headquarters. Please breakers. Under section 9 (c) (3) of the labor is keenly aware that if the anti-imion forces can ham­ stop in or make,arrangements to law, only strikebreakers are eli­ string union activity in their state, they'll be hard to stop have them sent to you. gible to vote for union representa­ in every other state in the US. tion, while striking employees, no John Price Since California is not only a major industrial area but a matter how many years of service Please contact Kitty Kitchin, key maritime state as well, SIU men everywhere have a they may have had with the com­ 1173 Atlantic Ave., Camden, New vital stake in this fight. Seafarerj and other AFL-CIO union­ pany, are not entitled to cast a ists had a taste of it when they won repeal of the Louisiana Jersey. ballot for the union of their choice. t if. law in 1956, the first time this had been done in any state. This applies to "striking employees Keith Donnelly Political action through registration' of labor voters, oldContact your mother immediate­ who are not entitled to reinstate­ ment.'.' fashioned doorbell ringing and an intensive public rel^ions ly. Very urgent. As was predicted by the O'Sulli­ campaign are the weapons. California labor and all unions van election, the Tyler strike­ can use to win this fight. Traditionally progressive California breakers voted 183 to 4 against Moving? Notify Auto voters know that if union wage and living standards col­ Workers Local 888. In the lapse, everyone will inevitably be affected by the crash. SIU, Woifare O'Sullivan vote. Rubber Workers Seafarers and SIU families Local 511 was decertified as who apply for maternity, hos­ bargaining representatives of some One of the paradoxes of US industrial development is the pital or surgical benefits from 3b0 workers although the strikers had voted for the union as their apparent fact that full employment has seldom been the Welfare Plan are urged to representative with only two dis­ keep the Union or the Wel­ achieved except in time of war or war mobilization. While fare Plan advised of ' any senting votes. this disclosure may give some comfort to critics of free changes of address while their In his address to the AFL-CIO enterprise, no one can write off the problems of nearly four applications are being proc­ Convention, President George million , US unemployed today.essed. Although payments are Meany reminded President Eisen­ Repeated assurances from Washington that the safeguards often made by return mail, hower of his promise to work for built right into our economic system would bar another '29 changes of address (or illegible a change of this section in his cam­ crash offer little solace to the jobless and their families. For­ return addresses) delay them paign speech in 1952. "You must agree," Meany wrote tunately, the joint efforts of the labor movement and pro­ when checks or "baby bonds" the President, "that the sort of gressive lawmakers produced imemployment compensation are returned.' Those who are union-breaking I have related here moving or plan to move are laws and other forms of temporary security that help some­ advised to Immediately notify (O'Sullivan Rubber) should no what, but barely enough. SIU headquarters or the Wel­ longer be sanctioned, encouraged The new Congress has a duty to give some consideration fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New and invited to recur by our coun­ try's National Labor Relations to this problem, as ttiuch perhaps as with-funds for anti- York, NY. Act." misiiile missiles and other nation^ security matters. » Hub Wants Clear View On TV Set BOSTON—^There was a big dis­ cussion at the last meeting over a motion to purchase a new televi­ sion set for the hall hsre. It was generally agreed that the other set was too old and beyond repair. The motion, under new, business, was seconded and carried and is now under consideration by the membershipA The usual tanker trade com­ prised most of the business in the area during the period. One vessel, the Pan Oceanic Transporter, Icept the patrohuan busy as she hit port three times in the two week pe­ riod. The Council Grove (Cities Serv­ ice) was the only vessel paying off and signing on during the period. The In-transit vessels were the Bradford Island, Royal Oak (Cities Service), and the Steel Chemist (isthmian). Doldrums Hit San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO—It was a bad period for the men on the beach here"t:s only a handful of ships hit the port during the holidays. 'There were no vessels signing on during the period, and only one, the Maiden Creek (Waterman), paid off. In transit were the City of Alma, LaSalle (Waterman); Grain Trader (Grain Fleet); Steel Architect (Isthmian); Ames Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers) and the -Ocean Deborah (Ocean Trans.). - a. I'M Breaks Strike At Texas Plant Jobs And Sputniks It.! nr'-rl �Liberty Crew Has Own ^Sputnik* "Sputnik III" is already orbiting around the world, though the Russians probably don't even know about it yet. • The latest "sputnik" is the parrot mascot on the SS Nati<Mial Liberty, which has winged its way (only figuratively)|| froni Brazil to' Poland, and is -nS/S Nfttional Liberty now en route home to New Orleans with the ship. The bird got Its name when steward Pete Loieas picked him up on the last trip into Maeapa, Bra^. The National I,iiberty's latest voyage was behind the "Iron Curtain" with a load of grain for Gdynia, Poland. Although celebrated at sea, Christmas '57, proved to be a fes­ tive one, graced with two menus Instead of only one. "One was for the stomach, and one for the soul," according to ship's reporter Jerome A. Prodey. The soul-filUng bill of fare Is reprinted, right, and It's hard to know which one had more Impact For the record, the culinary offeitog for the holiday comprised a choice of five entrees, eight vege­ tables, two soups, four appetizers, sevep different cakes and pies, plus pudding, cookies. Ice cream, as-i sorted candles and nuts. . "We believe we had one of the finest holiday dinners ever had on an SIU ship," Prodey declared. Sp^lal praise was added for stew­ ard Loieas and "a very good crew from Captain Atkinson on down." Ctinsftmasf illentt Grace Conscience, Clear Kindness Good Cheer Tendn- Memories Charity, Served with Discretion Peace Truth Long Life (Filled with Usefulness) • Hearts of Courage (A Large Portion) Affection Happiness Sweet Thoughts Best Wishes for Absent Friends Good Health Ropcpduclioii o( on* of th* two holiday menus offered to oil hands on the National Liberty. Tho traditional on* with all the caWies was rated tops, too. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Northern Run By M. Dwyer Lean against the rail, my lad Feel the salty spray; We're in for a rough and rugged trip. For many a stormy day. When the rvind blows cold, A man feels old. While he stands his watch at dawn; Still, he'd not change this for any­ thing, • To a seaman's life he's sworn. Whistle me up a memory. Whistle me back. Where I long to be; With a lass with a smile. And a gleam in her eye. Like the brightest star In the great northern sky. With skin as pure. As the ice we'll see; And a love as deep As the bottomless sea. Steward Pete Loieas (right) introduces "Sputnik lit," ship's mascot on the National Liberty. George Schinidt, AB (looking on), seems to think the wdiole Idea is for tho birds. SIU HAH DIRECIORI SIU, A&e District Come now, lad. The night grows cold; Let's hit the sack. That's where dreams unfold. BALTIMORE UIO K. Baltimore St. Earl Sbeppard. Asant EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON .....976 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Riciimonit 9-0140 HOUSTON 4201 Canal St. Robert Matthewe, Agent Capital S-40B9: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. U UW Ryan St. Leroy Claike. Agent Hanlack 66744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2^1754 Editor, SEAFAkERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please }ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) MORGAN err* 013 Front St. RICHMOND, Cidf....816 Maedonald AT*. SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrlwm St. Douglas Beaes SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 909 Marina Ave. Terminal 4-3131 079 4th Ave.. 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Agent Douglae 2-5475 SAVANNAH 3 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adam* 3-1728 SEATOLE' 3505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent EUiott 43^4 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankHii St. Tom Banning. Agent Phima 3-1323 WmMlNGTON, Calif.... 809 Marine Ave. Reed Humphriea. Agent Terminal 4-2874 TO AVOID DUPLICATION: I# yoti HEAOaUARTERS.. .679 4th Ave,. Bklyn era an old subscribai and hava a ALPENA ... 1219 N. Second Ave. SECRETARY-TREASUBER -. • Phono: 713J changa of address, plaasa give your X Paul Hall ASST SECRETARY-TI(EASURERS , BUFFALO. N*. former address below: 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 J Atclna Deck W. HaU, Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. .Joint CLEVELAND..... m Lakeside Ave.. NE E aiooney, std. J. Vclplau. Joint . Phone: Main 1-0147 NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY . ZONE ... STATE ; . ^ Great Lakes District ADDRESS .............. .Xjh' * ' CITY ZONE .. STATF • i SUP .a a* • a .a e e a . HONOLULU..., ' • rr. • , • ^ V. V f-. " 16 Merchant St. Phone 9^8777 PORTLAND ... ....311 SW Clay. St. - c CApttal 3-4336 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6837 OULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone:. Randilpb 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO ..:. 3261 E. 03nd St. Phone: Essex 9-2410 Wacosta Offers Robin Waicome our U8PH8 hospitals ajjiw. At ths sama tima, I want to heartily thank evatyont on tha night shift at Saattla who Tm Oi* BeUon helped me get my rriease in Upon retnrning to th« Statot to get home to my father from • rough and •tormy voy­ time In his hou^ of need. age, we on the Wacosta received seamen wherever ttiey are the. best tidings and Christmaa ihbold write their appreciation present we could possibly re­ to tha LOO and help us keep ceive during the last festive our hospitals . open. They are season. life to ail of us and wa need This was tha news that Itobln them badly. Line crews will again be pro­ Andrew A. Franklin tected by the top provisions of SS Fairport our SIU contract. The tremend­ ous favorable response of th* letters To The Editor All Idlers to th« editor for publication in tha SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be 'signed by the writer. Name* loill be toithheld upon Mguest. RobinsLlne men, including sev­ eral known NMU members, to the-SIU, demonstrates that wo have the best in maritime that any onion, can offer. The men on Robin ships who belonged to the NMU and the SIU had the chance to compare not only the provisions of the existing contracts, but also the methods of operation of the two unions with regard to protecting their members. The resulting vote proves^that the NMU has nothing better than the SIU to offer the Robin men.' .3 We, the crew :of'the'Wacosta, wish, at this time, to offer our compliments- and gratitude to our officials for making it pos­ sible foisthe Robin men to again come under the protection of the SIU. V/e wish to reaffirm our. confidence and fidelity in their leadership. May we con­ tinue to advance and progress. To the men of the Robin Line ships, welcome back to the STU fold. We appreciate your sacri-^ fices in enduring the NMU con-' ditions which you were forced to live under during the time NMU had the Robin ships. To all the membership, bur wishes for a very happy and prosperous new year. Rugene Ray ^ Ship's delegate ^ t \ Urges All-Out Hospital Fight To the Editon. I would like you to print this letter of appreciation for the US Public Health Service hospi­ tals, 1 was admitted to the USPHS .hospital in Seattle on October 2 for an eye operation. On Oc­ tober i I began to have muscle spasms in my back and had to take treatments on my back for 35 days. My eye operation was then postponed. * On November 9 at 8:30 PM I received a message from my home in Bakersfieid, Calif., that my father was in critical con­ dition. F immediateiy asked one of the nursea if I could by some, chance get a release to go home af once. She had me call the train depot to see how soon I could get a train out. I called, and the train was due out at 10:45 PM. I want to say that be­ tween the night nurses. Dr. Morrei add the cashier, I had my re­ lease and was on my way home by 9:15. I say to you that every sea­ man should stand by and help Boston Hospital Halls SIU Aid Te the Editor: December's movie menu here ac the Boston marine hospital fell on December 6, 19 and 27 with "Jim Thorpe, Ail Ameri­ can," "Many Rivers te Cross" and "Laura"; giving ouB patients outstanding' entertainment for the month. . The patients' favorite enter­ tainment is movies. They -can at times appear quite indif­ ferent to the program sclieduied, but they are always inter­ ested in what and when the nei^ movie is. It is, therefore, difficult to adequately express " the appreciation and gratitude of our patients. However, yoR my rest assured that sincerity > goes with our thanks to your Union for highlighting Decem­ ber's programming. * We also wish to take this op­ portunity to wish the Seafarers' Union the very best of New Years. June McGuire Director of Recreation (Ed. noie; The SIU Welfare Plan provides for regular show­ ings of movies the Boston hospital and USPHS, facilities in other ports.) 'i) ^ t " Offers Thanks For SIU Assist To the Editor: -I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to the Mobile branch of the Sea­ farers International Union for the kindness and sympathy shown me after the recent death of my husband. Charles K Spencer. I also want to express my ap­ preciation for'the klndand sin­ cere letter from Union head­ quarters in New York as well as the SIU welfare benefits check. Thanks again to all for your kindness. Mrs. Charles E. Spencer % Brightwell Files Reply To Story To tho Editor: I have Just finished reading the account In the LOG of my difficulties with Raymond J. Arsenault. The article quoted in the LOG from the "Houston Pre^s" does not truly represent the facts as they actually, ex­ isted immediately prior to the time of my difficulties with iiny brother seaman. Upon advice of my lawyer I cannot answer this slanted arti­ cle with the true facts, that will be proven by disinterested wit­ nesses at my trial. I sincerely trust that my brothers in the SIU will give me the benefit of the doubt, until ths true facts can be proven in court and probably for the bene­ fit of Ihe membership. I earnestly request the editor of the LOG to publish this let­ ter iii the next issue of the LOG. Walter Brightwell '• 11 "41 �H» ItSS tTIIL ADVOCATI (ItHimlan). II Clirtfiwaai A. skrlawlMU Sacrataryj W. Janklni. New dalagata alact*' ad. ntp'a find 1146. SuagaatloB to build fund by maana of anchor poOla. Report accepted. Watcjr fonntaia to be repaired. Slop Cheat to be opened aranr Sunday avealiig: ateward agreed to open it any time for convenience of crew. New mattreaaee to be dlatribated among crew aa per liat drawn up laat voyage. Waahing machine to Iw turned off when not in uaa. CHOCTAW tWaterman), Nov. 9— Chairman, W. Lewis: geeretary, J. Katsos. No beefs. Sen. Magnuson's letter re: keeping hospital open in Savannah posted. Sliip's fund $5.14. New delegate elected. Washing maehino to be repaired. Nov. 19—Chairman, H. Paschang; geeretary,--i. Katsos. Bosun left ship in Yokohama. Two men missed ship SEAVABEttS Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Motion to have meeting once a month. ' Quiet to be observod in w^^sKfl'l during meal hours. rleki Secretary, none. Some disputed ot. See patrolman about ot rates for taking out shifting boards from holds. See patrolman about ice boxes—two boxes out of order for lack of gas. Request installation of stainless steel tops on galley tables and pantry. Re­ quest name brands of soap powder. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done, especmlly fine Thanks­ giving dinner. Repairs to be nudesee patrolman about same. OCEAN DINNY (Marltlmo Ovartoat), Nov. 17—Chairman, E. Thompson; geeratary, R. Farnandax. Repairs made. New delegate elected. Ship's fund t»JU. No disputed ot. No beefs. Electrician to take care of new iron and see that it is returned after use. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Dec. It—etwlmun, T. James; Sacretary, P. Winfleld, Jr. Good trip. Lost two men in Alexandria. One night's lodg­ ing disputed; beef to be taken up with patrobnan in NY. Report aceepted. $1 to bo contributed by each nun toward ship's fund. STIIL VINOOR (lathmlan), Aug. S —ChalmMib J. Smytha; Secretary, C. DImn. Requeat draw for NY. Shlp'a fond SS7A1. Dlaeuaclon to improve night lunch. Steward to put out more night lunch. Fruita. eggs. Bsh. etc. to be served every night for night lunch. Nov. 34—Chairman, R. Seckinger; Secretary, V. Orencle. Vote of thanks to delegate for cooperation. Repair liat turned in to dept. heads. Crew reminded to pick up abot earda. All beefa to be handled through rcapective delegatea. Shlp'a fund $14.90. Cabinet to fib installed In meashall for deserts. Ask that company pro­ vide separate dishes and. silverware for foreign personnel who are 'fed on ship. Steward to purchase better grado of bacon: replace old mat­ tresses. Discussion on use of per­ colators. Hen paying oil to turn In all linen and clean foc'sles. Vote of thanks for men who held delegates Jobs daring voirage. ' ALICR BROWN (BleomilbM), Nov. 14—Chairman, W. Wandolli Socrelsry, S. Rothschild. No major beefs, every­ thing in fair shape. Reports accepted. Discussion on soap—agreement calls for I.ava but pumice soap substituted: lamb used as main entree; Bavarian red cabbage used with roast loin of pork—will try to omit lamb aa main ARMCNK (NJ Industries), Nov. 1»— Chairman, A. Resko; Secretary, J. Sirtllvan. Repairs to bo made, decks, foc'sle. messroom to be sougeed. Take minor beefs to delegate. One man mined ship. Treasurer elected. Re­ port accepted.' Laundry in bad shape, no hof water line to washing ma­ chine. General cleaning of foc'sles and passageways. ObserVo quiet in messroona and passageways. Ship's list very bad. SI per man to bo col­ lected for ship's fund. Nov. IS—Chairman, J. SulUvant Secretary, A. Reasko. Hot water line to bo put in wash room. Need new washing machine. • OIL MONTR (MItsJ, Oct. 4—Chair­ man, J. Chastalni Secretary, J. PIcou. AU beefs set^ed. Ship's fund SU.2S. Motion to keep same meeting ofldala for entiro trip. New secretary-reporter elected. Screen doors to bo locked while In BrasU ports except the one near gangway. Suggestion to pay for chances on pools and cokes at each draw: suggestion to see about ahrimps and beer in Paranauga for a party, PORT HOSKINS ^CHIOS Service), Oct. 19—Chairman, C. Ross; Secretary, R, Alston. Soma Insdlo painting and repairs being done. Shlp'a fund $6.34. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Dec. S—Chairman, C. Olbbs; Secre­ tary, W. Berth. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $12.40. Some men to leave Ship this trip because of ship­ ping clause. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Thanksgiving dinner. One broken fan.-' Washing machine to be cleaned after use. DEL MONTE (Miss.), Nov. .10—Chair­ man, J. Ctiastaln; Secretary, J. PIcou. Repair list turned in. Two men missed ship, rejoined. Ship's fiind $110.47. Little disputed ot. Reports accepted. Request more variety of cold drinks, fruit: steaks served more than once a week; poor feeding com­ pany is putting out.. All performers to be turned* In to patrolman. Vote of thanks to galley force. JEAN LAPITTE (Waterman). Nov. i —Chairman, J. Touarti Secretary, L. Mayers. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Crew enjoyed a fabuloua Thanksgiving dinner. New delegato elected. Three men missed ship. Ship's fund 927.80. Purchased steam iron. Reports accepted. Few minor Items squared away. VARA (WafomMn), Nov. 14—Chali^ man, J. Howarlbj Socntary, C. Burns. Safety meeting, held. Repairs being •aade. One nun wlseaA ship la Yokohaaaa. One nun hospltallied. Ship's fund-S14JS. Some diluted ot. New dMegato blocted. Scu^r to bo re­ paired In pantry. Veto of thonbi to steward dept. ROBIN SNIRWOOD (RaMn), Nov. 14—Clulrmgh. J. Brooka; Sacretary, -W. Kohut. Soma disputed ot. Kvcrything runalng smobthly. Ship's fund A11.46. Moiubors warned to be careful ed their behavior. Voto of confidence to delegate for the magnificent Job on this trip. AMES VICTORY (Victory), Nov. 13 —Clulrman, J. Tanner; Secretary, L. Plerson. Some repaira not completed, to be checked with patrolman at pay­ off. Shlp'r fund $6.79. New delegate elected. ALCOA CAVALIiR (Alcoa), Dec. 9 —Chairman, J. Mullls; Secretary, -M. Fabricant. One man aick. Movie fund reported, one movie lost. Report 'ac­ cepted. New delegate elected. Safety delegate reported on accidents and . suggestions. SEAMAR (Calmer), Dec. •—Chair­ man, N. Peine;^geeretary. J. Rlchcn- berg. Ship in good ihape. One man asked to get oft ship because of mis­ conduct and drunkennesa and not per­ forming his duties. Agent notified. Deck engineer injured leaving Tortland and had to leave ship in Astoria. Ship's fund tlO, One man abort. Dis­ cussion on the making of coffee. Everyone pleased. No beefs. AN6ILINA (Bull), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, D. Hubbard; Saeratary, W. Walsh. One man left Alp. To be reported to patrolman. Mats to ha contacted re­ garding covers removed from ven­ tilators not replaced until 11 days. Delegate to aea about tuning in Aip'a radio to receive newt hroadcasta. Beefs not to he dlacussvd In messrooms or alleyways. Dae. 1—Chairman, D. Hubbard; gee­ ratary, C. Ward. Sample of water taken at Sagunto, Epaln. to be ana­ lyzed In American port. Number of crew members affected to bo reported to capt. Coataetad radio eperamr re­ garding tuning in news broadcasts. Dmilad. Few hour* disputed ot. To contact ataward for a better variety of night lunch inacka. Covers not to be removed from ventUaters. Coop­ eration requested la keeping laundry In a more sanitary condition. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for a Una Thanksgiving Day meal. 2 'Seasick' Bulldozers Head for Last Round-Up A couple of 20-ton bulldozers that lived up to their name almost stampeded their way out of the No. 3 hold on the Wellesley Victory befbre they were literally hogtied and cor­ ralled. "Since they were built for selves through the side of the ship. land, these big 'dozers must "It was Quite a sight seeing the have gotten seasick or something cowboys trying to lasso these because they decided to take a monsters and everything else we walk for themselves late one after­ noon at sea. They worked over everything in the hatch until some 'cowboys' with steel cable lariats roped them and stopped them from charging around," said ship's re­ porter Richard Gelling. Pedro Villab'ot lends a hand When the Weilsley left New behind the bar to mix up a York for tlib Persian Gulf it was few cool ones on the Del Sud. a little light "and as usually hap­ He- was assisting bartender pens when we sail with only a Curley Liles during the cap­ partial load, we ran into rough tain's party. Viltabi^t ships weather almost the first day out," Gelling noted. By the third day, regular y as smokerDom stew­ what with the weather and the ard. noise of the bulldozers rumbling i^und, the mate "took his life into his hands and went down the escape trunk to see what all the commotion was about. "He didn't stay long. Up he could lay eur hands on to conral catne like a shot and it was all them and teep 'em penned up. -If hands turn to. The buUdozers had we had to put a name to this little worked over five new Fords that adventure. It might be 'The round­ were in the same hatch and had up of the mad bulldozers' or The "Flattery will ^get you no­ left one only about three fe«^ wide. big game hunt at sea.' Besides, where" seems to be the by­ Now they were trying to break those new cars are too big and fat word among Seafarers on the out by making a door for them­ anyway," he added. supertanker Orion Planet. Despite the skipper's comment 'Sea-Spray V By Seafarer "Red" fink that they were the best erew he had ever saiied with, the SIU gang doesn't feel it has to give the offi­ cers first crack at the SEAFARERS LOG when copies arrive aboard. Their feeling on this score pro­ duced a special meeting resolution calling on all erew-members to keep the LOG eirculating among themselves until all had read it. Only then, they said, could topside have a look. Apparoitly the arrival of the LOG had caused ruffled feelings on occasion when some of the offi­ cers tried to latch onto a copy or two before the crew got them. The competition for a leisurely reading of the LOG can get mighty intense aboard ship, even In the presence of other desirable reading matter. As if to softoi the blow, and in acknowledgement of the captain's genSrous tribute, the crew resolved to keep the Planet "a Union ship in every way, as it Is a long voyage and it'B important to get along with each other." i^gar F. Armstrong Is the ship's delegate. 'Not those kind of shots, wise guyl* 4 Planet Draws The Line On ^Togetherness Urge Trial Run To Save l-lves. eg NORFOLK (Cltlak.gervle*), Nov. 3—Clulrman, A. McCullum; gacratary, P. Hammal. Ship's fund $38.40. To see eapt. about the food Aortage and food used on board Alp. Delegate talked about Itama whlA steward posted In galley for cooks. MesshaR to bo kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward depL for a Job well done. PRODUCER (Perni.), Nov. — Chalfw man, W. J. Bonthoff; gacralary, T. Lena. C^ew quarters to be painted and Incka to be fumtghed. One key to be given to man In foc'sles, and will be given to mate when going ashore. Few hours disputed ot. Secretary' re­ porter elected. Bosun's shower and bath to be Aared with ch, cook and baker. A good crew. Smooth sailing from now on, we hope. No beefs. ALCOA POLARIg (Alcoa), Dec. 1— Chalrmait, J. H&mon; gacratary, J. gaxon. Laundry to bo cleaned by each dept. TatzoliaaB to see capt. abont aouverdrs, Aargei, ate. Need elarlflcatlon aa to oSlcera* meal hours, cleaning duties, overtime, etc. Rooms Ad passageways need Mtigeelng. -I ALCOA ROAMIR (Alcoa), Dec 9— Chairman, B. DaBautts; Baeretsry, C. SlambuL Onu man paid off. Beef •bont alectttelaaa* bathroom hetng locked. FeuLhour* fiMpntad ot. Mo­ KATHRYN (Bull), Dae. S—ChalP- tion to Aange aMOttag hour In NY niali, H. Beckerj geeretary, M. ga­ haU from S PM to S FM. Btaward to leoka. See jontrolman about hot obtain pomlatMr to my ttmo la wator In ahowors. Bhip'a fund SUU maklBE ,''"Vf Bottoms Up! • LONOVIRW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 3*—Chairman, N. Mer- ROBIN gHERWOOD (Robin), Nov. 94—Chairman, J. Brooke; geeretary, W. Kohut. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund $11.46. Reports accepted. Crew warned about performing on board and behavior. One case discussed and decided to write headquarters. Vote of confidence for magnificent Job given to delegate. In Yokohama. Shlp'a fund $3.14. New delegate elected. tOG Seafarers on the Andrew Jackson watch a demonstration of fire-fighting techniques at dockide in Cavens Point, NJ. Safety inductor "Smoky" Batzer (in coveroHs) shows how to handle smoke mask jleftl end looks en as erewmemben practice now to shift injured man from deck into stretcher bosket (rigii^ Ship's dele^:e P. P. Lopez, who sent In the photc^ said the demonstrotion wos weK-worth. the tmo Qnd IrouUe ond woidd be. mefel «• oil ships. �S^EAEAMns VtiG Old Sol Makes Dekiit Paper Salutes 'Hardy' Seamen To the Editor: Thou^t you would like to see the salute to the men of the sea in an editorial that appeared in our local paner. The "Times Record," of Troy, NY on 'De­ cember 28, 1957. The following was the text: The Men of the Sea "Complacent in our warm autos, riding a- few miles back and forth to work, lounging in our homes, most of us give lit- Picture-faking was the first order of business on the only day of sun­ shine encountered by the Jean Lafitte en route to Japan recently. Making the most of the welcome change (I to r) were Wong, deck engineer; Bill Chomyack, OS; John Mac, OS; JoJo Touart, DM, and Arty Furst, wiper. Photo by Sam Joseph. 3 H I VSPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargona James Hudson John Bigwood Edward Knapp Claude Blanks Antoine Landry Charles Cantwell Leo X.ang Antonio Carrano William Lawless L. Carrasquillo Isidore Levy Richard Carello Michael Muzio • Thomas Caylor Winford Powell Alton J. Clement Allan Ritchie George Curry William Rooney George Flint Wert Spencer Benjamin Foster ..^^drew Stauder AdeUn Fruge Nicholas Tala Charles Gedra Gerald Thaxton Leon Gordon Lucien Therlat James Hand Juan Vasquez - Henry Harrison James Ward Charles Hazlett Francis Wasmer Hayden Henry WiUiam Williams George Hobbs Clifford Wuerti John HoUaday Jacob Zimmer George Huber GSPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Allen Boone David Miller " Ben Bone Timothy McCarthy Francisco Bucno Walter Orr David Caldwell John Ossman Gorman Glaze Murray Plyler Antonio Di Amiral Robert Parker" Clarence Gardner Eugene Roszko Frederick Harris Alexander Rever Clarence Johnson Joseph Roll Walter T.- Jackson John A. Smith Daniel Lippy George Woods Edgar Marquardt ^ Paige Watson John Maaslk USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. William Powers James Patrice USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY B. Freeman L. Rhino H. Rowe H. Simmons A. Pisani M. Gaudio W. Stevens M. Chapman B. Hayes J. Reyes C. Anderson R. Lopez N. Kataul I. Seiger J. Destacamento P. Robertson B. Peters P. Liotta O. Adams H. AU L DeNobriga J. Davies Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarcrli that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the secretary-treas­ urer's office. J. Thomson W. SwUley S. Odegaard J. Matthews V. Costellefo F. Ayers R. Weir P. Seidenberg J. Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Frederick Landry Eladio Aris Patrick McCann Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGuigan Joseph J. Bass Leo Mannaugh Melvln W. BaM Albert Martinelll Juan Denopra . Vio MUazzo J. P. Destacamento Joaquin Minis John J. prlscoU C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek Q. A. Puissegnr Odis L. Gibbs Winston E. Benny Joseph M. GiUard G. E. Shumaker Bart E. Guranick Henry B. Smith Everett Haislett Michael Toth Talb Hassen. Harry S. TutUe Thomas Isaksen VlrgU E. Wllmoth Claude B. Jessup Dexter Worrell Ludwlg Kiistiansen USPHS HOSPITAL SAN fRANCISCO. CALIF, R. H. Graf G. Aanensen W. Watson C. T. Nangle D. Tselekis C. Owens L. Ready W. A. Oswinkle A. B. Ismail J. H. Berger B. Bennett L. A. Wilkersott C. Y. Chuan 8. Barras R. L. Gresham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost W. E. Orzechowskl August J. Panepinto SAHORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MO. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KilUon MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. G. B. Dunn A. W. Sadenwater R. E. McLeod USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Elmer B. Frost Wim# C. Sanders Jlmmle Littleton Theodore Smith Fred Mmer W. D. Warmack James T. Moore George W. Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault R. J. Henninger Donald K. Fishet Louie HoUiday USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. George R. Trimyer Letters To The Editor All letteri to the editor for publicotion-in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. tl'e thought to the men of the sea. These hardy sailors hrave the storm-tossed waters of the northern hemisphere during winter with as little concern as we cruise the Hudson in our outboards in .July. "The nature of their work was dramatifally Illustrated over the weekenld when two freighters (both foreign-flag.—Ed.) sank in a North Sea gale. The entire crew of one vessel, 28 men, ap­ parently perished. Fourteen from the other freighter were rescued. ' "We remember once a Decem­ ber voyage across the North At­ lantic. When our huge freight­ er put into port it had to go to drydock for repairs. An angry sea, we found then, can wreak havoc. That's why we have the utmost admiration for the men of the sea who give their lives, . and have done so since the start of ocean voyaging, to bring na­ tions the goods they want or to take -them where they want to go. They deserve a salute." James J. Breen Movie Operators Local 29 lATSE&MPMO, AFL-CIO 4 t ,4. Norfolk Dinner Made Big Hit To the Editor: Members and their families who had the privilege of attend­ ing the SIU New Year's dinner served at the Puritan Restau­ rant on Granby Street in Nor­ folk wish to comment favorably on the prompt, courteous and efficient service rendered. The waitresses were alert, providing the kind of service rarely found. They didn't Just do a job but took pains to sat­ isfy, ass'.iring that many of us will go back there again and again. They deserve a big hand and our most sincere gratitude. The most pleasing part of all was that each diner had his' Jkaiurr 1T» t»8t choice of the various mekls be-. More On-The-Job ing served; all of which were well prepared and very tasty. Sfudy Advised L. B. Bryant Jr. . To the Editor: ^ J am trying to obtain some Baltimore Cook sample tests for fireman, oiler, cook, AB and 3rd mate so the Is Rated 'Tops' fellows here at the hospital can To the Editor: know what to study for these When one considers the holi­ exams. Perhaps you can run day menu% we've had, it's no some of this material wonder crewmembers on the LOG from time to time.in the Cities Service Baltimore have good idea might be been loud in their praise. Even to Another have complete sets of books the old man stopped in the gal­ for the various ratings in the ley to thank the chief cook. SIU Sea Chest and the slopDid we say chief cook? We chests ship. I know should have said chef, for any­ quite a aboard few fellows who tried one who has sail^ with Juan to get'these-types of books, but L. Pagan knows that he can something always happened compete with any shoreside ashore and they never got them. chef. Of course, Juan has If they were in the slopchest worked in several leading they would be no problem to restaurants in New Yofk and obtain. other places, but that isn't even It is always important for all. eveiy man to even get to know, Brothers, if you happen to see such things points of the crewmembers from the Balti- compass so ashethecan know not only the bearing of his ship but. the bearing of light beacons, buoys, etc. I wonder how many ordinary seamen even know thU. WalUce "Rocky" MUton (Ed. note: Samples of some of the test material are. being forwarded to you). i t Long Stay In Drydock Ends Chief cook Juan L Pagan . on the Baltimore relaxes in . foc'sle after a day in the galley. more going ashore with perma­ nent waves, you can bet Juan did the Job also. (You'd be do­ ing a good turn if you called the wagon, too!—Ed.) At one time, Juan was a beautician in one of New York's leading salons. All kidding aside, we have been treated to swell meals, . both well cooked and well served, especially when you con­ sider this is a Cltied Service tanker, not a passenger ship. Anyway,^don't rush and try to get on the Baltimore because we have found a home. What's more, one couldn't ask for a better bunch of shipmates. Your reporter takes off his hat to this crew and hopes that any future ship he sails has a crew Just half as good. Aboard the Balti­ more, one finds a real SIU ship, one that lives up to the SIU motto: "An SIU ship is a clean ship." In closing, greetings and smooth sailing to all our broth­ ers for 1958 and all the years to come. May our Union grow stronger with the continued guidance of our capable officers. L. P. Btagmann Ship's reporter To the Editor: A word of thanks to our SIU Welfare Department, now that I have recovered from, a very serious series of complications. I realize that if it weren't* for the consideration of our officials I wouldn't have been able to keep myself together. Although I was laid up for about a year and there were no lawsuits involved, it was com­ forting to be able to have constant advice from the offices of our Union's general"counsel. Miller & Seeger. My special thanks for the help and guid­ ance provided by Mr. Seeger and Mr. Abarbanel. E. A. Anderson He's Thankful For Xmas Cash To the Editor: I wish to thank the SIU Wel­ fare Department and all those who had a hand in getting the $25 Christmas bonus to us in the hospitals. It is a big help for us away froin home. I cannot express how much it means. We can be thankful that we belong to a Union that takes care of the members, especially when .they have a run of bad luck. The Welfare Department gets my vote of thanks for all the favors it's done for me and others hero in the Staten Island marine hospital. I call it a good Job well done. WiUiam M. Shaw II m �TafWrnmrn SEAWMEM IPG i! EVERY SUNDAY DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST I "THE VOICE of the l«TD" I To Ships in Ationtic South American and European Waters •vary Sunday. 1610 OMT (11:10 AM EST Sunday) • WFK-3«. 10UO KCa Ships In Carlbhean. Bast Coast of South Amarica. South Atlantic and East Coast of United States • WFL-«(. 1UM KCt Ships In Oulf of Mex­ ico. Carlbhean. West Coast of South Amer­ ica. West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast • WFK-fS. 18700 KCs ' Ships In Hedlterraneaa area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast Meonwhile, MTD Round>the-World Broadcasts ^ continue ... I- I •vary Sunday. 1918 OMT (2:10 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KC8 Europe and No. America WCO-16908.i KCs East Coast So. Amarica WCO-23407 KCt West Coast So. America •vary Monday. 0118 OMT . (10:15 PM EST Sundop) WMM i8-18M7 KCt Australia WMM •1-11037.0 Northwest Pacific MARiTiME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-DiO Curran's Sermon (Continued from pegs 1) pretended ignorance on the sub­ ject of Coirnnuniom when the oc­ casion suited him. Back in 1939 Curran told • Congressional committee: . . . "I do not know what a Communist looks like." Maybe he's right at that. Maybe he didn't know that Stalin and hatchet idan Kuznetsov were com­ munists. In 1939, Curran's line was that he didn't know of any Communists in the NMU, even vdien he was asked about jnen like A1 Lannon (chief of the (Communist waterfront section), Roy Hudson, Ferdinand Smith, and others. A few years later, when he found that it war expedient to pose as an anti-Communist and to ditch 4ome of the men mentioned above, among others,- he suddenly discov­ ered that he not only knew of Com­ munists in the NMU all along, but that "the Communist Party and its members had completely forsaken their original role as fighters for progress and rank and file demo- DutchQuitShip, Hit 'Starvation' SEATTLE — A Dutch banana boat, the Cartage, pulled 4>ut of this port with a new crew after 29 members paid off charging the cap­ tain with feeding them short ra­ tions. The company flew in re­ placements from Central America and departed, leaving the crewmembers to the tender mercies of Immigration. Crewmcmbers accused Captain A. A. Gerritsma of putting them on a "starvation diet." All told, the ship had carried a crew of 47. Herman E. Cooper We regret that lack of space in this issue prevents us from printing another article In the series on the role of Herman E. Cooper in the labor move­ ment. Watch future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. '-^1 J cracy In dUr union." (Report to NMU convention, 1947). In the last analysis, his attempt All of the follotoing SIU families have received a 1200 maternity to identify himself vdth the aims benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: of the US and the SIU wtth the Communist enemies of this coun­ Wrahk RosiweR Mitchell, bom Mrs. Thomas E. Robbins, Balti­ try is a typical piece of Stalinist- November 24, • 1957, to Seafarer more, Md. type doubletalk in which he excels and Mrs. William Mitchell, Tampa, 4 4 4 —and Curran is the last one to let Fla. Donald Henry Caldas, born De­ anybody forget it. t t t cember 10, 1957, to Seafarer and Theresa Joan Morgan, bom De­ Mrs. Manual F. Caldas, New Bed­ cember 1, 1957, to Seafarer and ford, Mass. Mrs. William R. Morgan, Savannah, 4 4 4 Ga. Kenji Paul Hoffman, bom No­ t t t vember 10, 1957, to Seafarer and Liza Yvonne Rodriguez, born No­ Mrs. Bertrand Hoffman, New York vember 30, 1957, to Seafarer and City. Mrs. Ovidio R. Rodriguez, New 4 4 4 York City. Patty Sue Hooka, bora Novem­ t t t ber 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. The deaths of the follotoing Seor Thomas Henry Sanchez Jr., born William C. Hooks, Metter, G'a. farers have been reported to the 4 4 4 Seafarers Welfare Plan and the November 22, 1957, to Seafarer Cynthia Ann Krisiehsen, born SIV death benefit is being paid to and Mrs. Thomas H, Sanchez, Chickasaw, Ala. November 28, 1957, to Seafarer their beneficiaries: t t t and Mrs. Kenneth H. Kristensen, Sidney Mogel, 24: Brother Mogel Louis George Vourloumls, bom Baltimore, Md. died on July 24, 1957, in New York December 2, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 City. Death was due to drowning. Mrs. George L. Vourloumls, PhilaKeith Bryant Leiter, bora Sep­ He became a full member of the relphia, rt. tember 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Union on- March 11,. 1957, and t t t Mrs. Alexander J. Leiter, Minnea­ sailed in the engine department. Arthur Clyde Witherington Jr., polis, Minn. Burial took place in Mt. Jacob born December 2, 1957, to Seafarer 4 4 4 Cemetery, Delaware County, and Mrs. Arthur Witherington, Denise Anne McCullough, born Penna, Daphne, Ala. December 15, 1957, to Seafarer and 3) 4" A) 4" ^ 4) Mrs. Kenneth J. McCulough, LevitCharles A. Eagleson, 66: On De­ Dennis Lamar Logan, bom No­ town, NY. cember 3, 1957, Brother Eagleson vember 23, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 died of a heart ailment in Tampa, Mrs. Joseph J. Logan Jr., CrichLewis Anthony Nixon, born No­ Fla. He became ton, Ala. vember 24, 1957, to Seafarer and a full member of 4" 3^ . 3) Mrs. Leonard I. Nixon, Hitchcock, the Union on Edythe Annakete Krause, born Tex. January 12, 1944, May 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 and was sailing Jesse J. M, Krause, Lake Charles, Michael Edwin Parks, bom De­ in the engine La. cember 12, 1957, to Seafarer and department. 3) 4" 4" Mrs. Julius E. Parks, Baytown, Brother Eagleson Sonia Ortega, bom September 9, Tex. is survived by his "'444 wife, Anna Eagle­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfredo Garland Wayne Vincent, born son, of Houston, Ortega, Tampa, Fla. if: 4" 4" December 16, 1957, to Seafarer Texas. He was buried in the Mora­ Roxanne Marie Guiilory, born and Mr$. Floyd J. Vincent, Sul­ vian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. December 18, 1957, to Seafarer phur, La. tit and Mrs. Calvin R. Guiilory, Luciano I. Ramos, 55: Brother Mamou, La. Ramos died on November 10, 1957, ^ 4 3>' in the USPHS Hospital, Brooklyn, Cydthia Lee Brinson, bom De­ NY. Death was the result of natu­ cember 15, 1957, to Seafarer and ral causes. He became a full mem­ Mrs. Benny Brinson, Savannah, Ga. ber of the Union on February 3, 4 4 3^ 1951, and sailed in the engine de­ Edwin E. Ritchie Jr., born De­ partment. Brother Ramos is sur­ cember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and vived by his wife, Maryblanca M. Mrs. Edwin E. Ritchie, Mobile, Ala. de Iglesias, of Havana, Cuba. 4 4 4 Burial took place in Rose Hill Karen Kay Robbins, bom No­ Cemetery, Linden, NJ. vember 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Behind The Robin Line Story (Continued fS:om page 5) Trent, where two NMU members voted SIU. (Sea news story on page 3.) Another NMU Raid b the Aobin Line raid an Isolated In•taneer Net in light of the record. In PhUadelphIa, the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Dlvlslwi b fighting a similar raid by the NMU against ships of the W1I» Us- tug fleet. Willis had been a non­ union fleet in 1956 and both organiza­ tions had - campaigned among- the tug erews. A collective bargaining election^ was held with the SIU getting 69 votes to two for the NMU. Less than one year later, before contract renewal time came •round, the NMU popped up with a pe­ tition charging that the union shop elause was "lUegal" and that the contract should be thrown out accordingly. This argu­ ment b an exact paraUel to the pitch used by "rlght-to-work" advocates. Thb case b stiU pending before the NLRB. After the SIU won the first four Robin ' ships and was certified as the bai^ainlng agent, Curran found himself in an ex­ posed and Indefensible position. He had premised his membership he would de­ liver the ships and had boasted how ISIU men were flocking to the NMU. To save face he started to scream^ "SIUNLRB conspiracy" and put on a show of "miUtancy." MMIM To start off, Curran put NMU picketlines around the Mooremack and Robin ships. In picketing Mooremack vessels he was hitting at the company which had worked hand-in-glove with him in the Robin deaL Curran's announced ob­ jective was to force Mooremack to defy the NLKH certification of the SIU on the first four ships. But Curran did not get the support he pbnned on. Even on Mooremack's own ships in the port of New York, the NMU picketing was ineffective, with the "New York Times" reporting, "The Mbrmacyork was worked ''by longshoremen despite the presence of the pickeb." (Dec. 21). The New York "World Telegram" of Dec 19 reported "longshoremen crossed the picketlines and continued to unload vessels.. Trucks abo passed the lines," while the "Journal of Commerce" pin­ pointed the situation when it said on Dec. 20, "the ILA's local refused to recognize a picket line . ., IVo of the Robin Line ships were able to discharge cargo . . ." Curran, of course, claimed that his pick­ ets had "frozen" the ships to the dock. NMU CrossBM NMU Line Two" days after his wild and irresponsi­ ble outburst, Curran reviewed the facts and changed hb tack. With Jongshoremen and teamsters working the ships, he put the NMU men back aboard the Robin Line ships, revealing en the waterfront the strange and paradoxical sight of NMU men working behind an NMU picket line. Meanwhile, the NMU "Pilot" attempted to explain the failure of the maneuver by referring to the longshore­ men and teamsters who had continued working as "low-hung longshoremen and teamsters." Not only was this reference characteristic of Curran's snide and irra­ tional -apprabab of a situation, it was an­ other demonstration of his inability to convey facts accurately. In short, it was typical Curran irresponsibility right down the line. The whole Robin Line adventure points up the complete irresponsibility of the NMU president as well as his willing­ ness' to take advantage of the lack of familiarity of non-maritime groups to confuse and mbrepresent a situation in which he is involved. He does not hesi­ tate to deliberately fabify in front of his own membership. Y^urran's action rules out acceptance of any of his so-called presentations of fact. Other than his customary bombast and promises of "we'll-tell-'emrwhat-they'dbetter-do-or-else," • Curran nowhere pre­ sented to the NMU membership any sem­ blance of a reason to justify his irrespon­ sible moye in the Robin Line situation. Nowhere did he present the NMU mem­ bers a case showing they were entitled to Robin Line jobs. Once again, he simply took the noisy route, and left reason by the wayside. When it b summed up, the conduct and actions of Curran in this instance are in violation of the elementary standards of trade unionism and certainiy a viola­ tion of the AFL-CIO constitution in that it is an attack on the jurisdiction and in­ tegrity of another AFL-CIO affiliate. What's more, the NMU raiding tactic placed in jeopardy the job rights, se­ curity and equity in welfare benefits of some 250 American workers on eight Robin Line ships. In calling for a collective bargaining election on Robin Line ships, the SIU was fulfilling one of its basic functions as a trade union—^which is to protect the jobs, security and economic welfare of its membership. . 4 4 4 At this point, developments' in the Robin beef are resting in the courts and the NLRB. The NMU has asked the courts to bar certification of the SIU by the La­ bor Board and the judge has reserved de­ cision. Mooremack has won "an injunction against NMU picketing of its vessels. Meanwh^e, the SIU is (mntinuing to take every appropriate action to protect the job rights, equity and seniority of SIU member| in the Robin Line. �IR..6 '• ' • SEiAFABERS^FKOG [ • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT ® AFL-CIO • US Budget Asks Funds For Af/ssv APL Vessels QUESTION: How wiit the year 1957 for you? WASHINGTON—Reversing last year's economy trend, the President's budget message Augusto Miranda, OS: It was not to Congress this week recommended construction of 18 new merchant ships, of which 11 too good a year for my family be­ cause of sickness. would be for SlU companies or operators under contract tp West Coast SIU affiliates. Between the flu The $132 million program and what not go­ would include four new cargo from 2,100 to 2,000. . Althot^ the base of Government subsidies ing around, the there are only 1,897 subsidized so that more companies could re­ liners for Mississippi Steam­ voyages under contract now, pend­ ceive Federal assistance than do doctor was kept ship, in line with the new 20-year ing applications by companies al­ now. Waterman, Isthmian and busy. But gener­ it was fair as subsidy contract the company ready under subsidy and operators Isbrandtsen are among the major ally I made some seeking subsidies would raise this operators seeking subsidy aid for signed with the Government last figure to 2,613. the first time. Renewed bids by good trips. I was fall. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades trampship operators for'subsidy as­ a little disap-' Reduced Subsidies? Department and the SIU have con­ sistance likcudse appear to stand pointed because I did not win the sweepstakes, but A proposal for a reduced ceiling sistently pressed for broadening little chance. maybe in 1868. on subsidized voyages left the fu­ ture of pending subsidy applica-, tions by various operators up in the Chan F. Zal, AB: 1957 was a air. The President also said a fullvery "hot" year for me. Most of scale review of the 1936 Merchant the trips I made Marine Act was in progress and were in the Per­ urged stretching out the replace­ sian Gulf and I ment of the present merchant fleet had to sweat by extending the useful life of a through them. merchant ship for subsidy purposes Bet otherwise it SAN FRANClSCO=-Congressman Jack Shelley told a mass from 20 to 25 years. was good, quiet An 87-word section of the 22,000- labor rally here of his days as a sailor 30 years ago to spot­ and peaceful, just word budget message was devoted light what a proposed "right-to-work" law would mean in the way I like it. to "Water Transportation" and rec­ r did not have California. . ommended overall fund outlays of too much trouble Secretary-Treasurer C. J. HagAn overflow crowd at a San about $295 million. Besides the shipping, and managed to relax too, gerty, AFL-CIO Regional Direc­ $132 million ship construction fig­ Francisco Labor Council meet­ so can't complain about the ure, this covered $120 million for ing which kicked off the fight tor Dan Flanagan, and Council past1year. President Jack Goldberger and operating subsidies, $20 million for against a state "work" law was George Johns, also lash­ vessel trade-ins, $5 million for re­ reminded how the shipowners Secretary ed into the "work" law proposal as Jay Wolan, OS: Frankly it was a search and development, $15 mil­ "broke the Sailors Union" after a union-wrecking measure. the 1921 strike when an AB's rough year for me. I was in and lion for administrative expenses. Haggerty pointed out how back­ out of hospitals Including reserve fleet costs, and wages were $90 a month. ers of the law "think that now is "They replaced the Sailors hir­ year and had $3 million for maritime training. the time to press for passage b^ all ing hall with the Shipping Board not much of a The most hopeful Item was for cause of a few misguided officers ship construction, for which Con­ hall and wages went down, down, in our movement. But 'right-to- chance to ship gress had allotted a bare $3 million down In 1928, when I made my work' would not do one thing to out. Otherwise I last year. The President had last trip," Shelley declared, "able- clean up any misappropriation or think it was a originally asked $120 million for bodied seamen were making $45 racketeering. 'Right-to-work' is good year, but I construction, then trimmed that to a month for a double watch, four really a false issue to destroy dem­ hope I can get a ship during the $95 million and Congressional hours on and four hours off. This ocratic labor unions." budget-cutters lopped off $92 mil­ is what 'right-to-work' means. It Key campaigner for the law in next week and lion more before they were means the right to exploit the the state is Sen. William Know- make some working man, to take away his money. It's expensive sitting through. land, Senate Majority Leader In This year's fund, requests will strength to bargain for decent Washington and a Republican can­ around. cover a new passenger liner for wages and conditions ... t "This should be a crusade with didate for governor of California American President Lines, four Thomas Stratford, FWT: It was this November. cargo ships for American Mail you union members. Not a cru­ Line, two for Pacific Far East Line sade to keep unions in-existence, and the four for Mississippi, plus not a crusade to* keep Jobs for un­ four ships for Lykes and three for ion officers. It's a crusade for the Moore-McCormack. No funds were decent American living standards budgeted for a replacement for that can be won only by labor un­ the SS America. The Mississippi ions," SheUey added. In addition vessels are provided for under a to being ar former sailor, Shelley 14-ship fleet replacement program was head of the powerful Califor­ nia Federation of Labor at one SAN FRANCISCO—According to the unofficial returns in totalling $160 million. time. Recommended appropriations for the first election of officers for the Marine Cooks and Stew­ Other speakers. Including Calfed operating subsidies were increased ards Union, Ed Turner was an iasy victor in his bid for the over last year, but the ceiling on office of secretary-treasurer. subsidized voyages would be cut Turner was reported to have to be used to build up a fund to repay more than $300,000 borrowed received 1,747 votes against from the Sailors Union. These and 233 for Walt Chamberlain, his other funds were used during the long campaign to establish MCS only opponent. on West Coast ships. Over 2,000 members of the LAKE CHARLES—Labor affairs With the election out of the way, in this port are in good shape. The MC&S voted for the candidates' of the first major refurbishing of the SIU membership meet­ building trades unions recently their choice and on other basic 16-month old headquarters of the ings are held regularly signed new contracts, some of them union issues diirlng the 60-day SIU affiliate^ MCS is no^ under­ voting period. way. , every two weeks on Wed­ running for two years, providing for wage increases and better ben­ Of the total votes, cast, the. Work has started on the. build­ nesday nights at 7 PM in efits for their members. largest number, 1816, were cast in ing's interior to streamline the Shipping held its own around favor of Louis Foyt who was un­ union's operations and - provide all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to this area as compared to past holi­ opposed for the office of. New York more efficient service for the grow­ day periods. Registration lagged agent. In other ports, Pete Blanchi ing MCS membership. One major attend; those who wish to slightly behind shipping, but there deieated three opponents for the item call^ for the installation of be excused should request were plenty of men on the beach post of San Francisco dispatcher a new electric shipping board and while Joe Gorin, Wilffiington agent; a simplified registration procedure. permission by telegram to take up the jobs. H. A. Robinson, Portland agent and In similar action, ;the Saiior.<» OS Tankers (be sure to include reg­ The Chiwawa, Fort Hoskins, James Willoughby, Seattle agent Union of the Pacific has already istration number). The Bents Fort, Royal Oak, Winter Hill, were reelected to their positions. installed a new shipping board {it next SIU meetings will be: Cantigny, CS Baltimore, Govern­ The ballot also. included a pro­ SUP headquarters. ment Camp, Bradford Island, posal for a $20 annual assessment .The SUP instaUation: is pat­ Council Grove (Cities Service); Val to help repay the union's indebted­ terned after the shipping boards January 22 Chem (Heron) and the Del Alba ness to the SUP. The MCS repaid u.<sed at SIU halls in New York-and February 5 (Mississippi) were in port during its debt to the SIU a year ago and Baltimore. It is part of an ex­ February 19 the past two weeks. All were in is also paying off a loan Jrom the tensive; building, improvement pro­ March 5 good shape with no major beefs California :State- .Federation of gram, mapped out by thevSUP for on any vessels. Labor. The yearly assessment is aU its West Coast haUs. Calif. Labor Kicks Off Campaign On 'Wreck' Bid £ Cr* h- life First MCS Election Afomes Turner Sec'y Jobs Hold In SCHEDULE OF Lake Charles SIU MEETINGS if:;' fe; . I Jem. 17 195S a good year shipping-wise, plenty of money imd time to enjoy my­ self. It was quiet with nothing jinusual happening. What I liked best was the good choice of runs I got throughout the year. I just hope the next 12 months are just as good. ^ 4) •' William Westeott, pampmjuii 1937 was a very good year for me, financially and otherwise. 1 took a couple of trips Cor six months, and then , a five month vacation in Canada. Right now I only hope it will be as good next year, and from the looks of things, it probably will. . Bait. Busy Organizing BALTIMORE—With thehoUdays over, the Seafarers in this port are getting back to the everyday tasks. The SIU is continuing to pu^ its organizing drive in the various areas in and around the port. There has been no word as yet con­ cerning one petition which has been filed with the Labor Board. It has been a very slow shipping period for the men on the'beach here. .There were only nine vessels paying off during the past two weeks, five signed on, and IS were in transit. The Hurricane (Waterman); Cubore, Santore, Baltore (Ore); Bethcoaster, Seamar (Calmar); Evelyn, Jean (Bull) and the Pacific Ocean (Trans. Utilities) paid off while the Cubore, Santore, Baltore, Pa­ cific Ocean, and the Seamar ^gned on. In-transit were the Robin Goodfellow, Robin Trent (Robin) ; Alcoa Partner, PegasOS, Pilgrim, (Alcoa); Steel' Apprentice, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Wild Ranger (Water­ man)'; Alamar (Calmar); Fort Hos­ kins (Cities Service); Venore, Oremar (Ore.) and the Mankato Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers). V. l/taYrLifta � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource January 17, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CRUSHES NMU, WINS HOOD 26-1 US BUDGET OKS HOSPITAL FUNDS SEAMEN’S PROTESTS SAVE HOSPITAL $$ $2 BILLION MORE IN AID, SURPLUS SALES PROPOSED CURRAN DISCOURSES ON RED TREACHERY FMB READY TO RECALL TWO MORE COAL VESSELS MEBA PLANS GT. LAKES DRIVE AT SPRING FIT-OUT BEHIND THE ROBIN LINE STORY IBM GEAR KEEPS TIGHT CHECK ON DUES RECORDS BRITISH STUDY 100,000-TON SUB TANKER SEAFARERS RESCUES FIRE VICTIMS UNIONS OF AMERICA UAW – AUTO, AIRCRAFT, ARMS, FARM IMPLEMENTS TRAMPS EMPHASIZE BULK CARGO RISE IN AID PLEA JAPAN SEEKS ARAB OIL CONCESSION; OFFERS 56% T-H BREAKS STRIKE AT TEXAS PLANT DOLDRUMS HIT SAN FRANCISCO US BUDGET ASKS FUNDS FOR MISS., APL VESSELS CALIF. LABOR KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN ON ‘WRECK’ BID FIRST MCS ELECTION NAMES TURNER SEC’Y Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/17/1958 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. XX, No. 2 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3910cc8f902aaba8ce58135f916c9a91.PDF 9412c0ff085ef2fe93395545168bbd35 PDF Text Text w SEAFAltERS*LOO • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI flAFARERI INTf RN ATI ON AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • EXPECT RULE 0NPHSFA1I NEXT WEEK story On Page 3 (top, left) presents gift carton of smokes, $25 26nas bonus and regu­ lar $21 weekly SIU benefit to F. Bacomo at Manhattan Beach PHS hospital. Below, kids enjoy gala SIU party In New Orleans. (Stcry on Page 3. More pictures on Page 5.) IN THIS ISSUE Dump Robin Vote NMU Begs Court / -Story On Page 2 TiTllTlAU TWIU^^nV By THB SUFBREBS LAB • H �WW- Kai« Two SEAFARERS NMU Begs Court To Reverse Robin Ship Vote Losses LOG Jannary S. 195t ... And The Wine Flowed Like Oil For Mobile Unsuccessful in its original attempt to stall off all Robin Line balloting, the National Maritime Union is now desperate­ ly trying to ward off a complete rout in the fleet by the SIU. The SIU has won six of the> seven ships voted so far. posed the nature of its "picketThe NMU is scheduled to line" when it sent NMU replace­ MOBILE—Constniction is under­ way on temporary facilities up the Alabama River, under terms of a proposal to expand the Alabama State Docks. The docks are part of the state's long-awaited Alabama state liver iiriprovement project. On completion shippers in the northern part of the state will be able to send their cargoes straight down-river to the port of Mobil* where they can be transferred to deep sea vessels. Many companies are taking .ad­ vantage of these improvements and are adding and improving their own facilities here. Waterm'jn Steamship Company recently brought in a Navy drydock in order to handle their own repair and drydock work. All of these Improvements spell more woik for Seafarers on the beach and for members of the SID'S Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division in the ports. Christmas dinner for the mem­ bers on the beach and their fami­ lies was a huge success as some 290 persons sat down to full-cour.se meals in the snack bar jn the hall here. The way the food disappeared was a tribute to the men in the galley. Shipping was on the slow side during the past period and from all indications, the next period will be about the same. The Alcoa Planter, Patriot, Corsair, C ipper, Pennant (Alcoa); Madaket, Monarch of the Seas, LaSalle (Waterman) and tne Steel Age (Isthmian) were in port during the last two weeks. go into, court next Thursday to seek ments for some of the Robin ships an injunction barring SIU certifi­ through its own lines. cation on the last two ships voted, NMU desperation has arisen plus a ban on balloting aboard the largely due to the weak support of Robin Hood, tentatively set for the the Robin Line raid by the mari­ same day. The Hood is due to ar­ time union's own membership. rive in Boston from Capetown on Uneasiness gripped the NMU still Tuesday, January 7th, and will be further following NLRB balloting the last ship to vote of the eight aboard the Robin Trent in which Robin Line vessels now operated two NMU members cast ballots for by Moore-McCormack. The actual the SIU. balloting will probably be in New The SIU originally petitioned York, as has been the case on all for an election on Robin ships last the other ships voted. August after Mooremac, which had With a large SIU crew aboard, purchased the fleet earlier, began Peck gang crewmembers of the wine tanker Angelo Petri are she would in all probability cast a calling replacements from the NMU shown hooking up hoses for discharge of wine at the company's ter­ heavy majority for the SIU, to give and forced SIU men to work-under minal in Port Newark. The vessel is contracted to the SIU Pacific the inferior NMU contract. Robin the SIU bargaining rights for seven District. (A future issue of the SEAFARERS LOG will carry a fea­ of the eight ships polled. The NMU Line had previously been under ture on the wine tanker operation.) managed to win only one vessel in SIU contract since 1941. the fleet, and then only because 11 Seafarers were fired and re­ placed through the NMU hall. The count on this vessel went 25-11 against the SIU as a result. WASHINGTON-^Tramp ship operators have made a direct frontal attack on American Would Upset Certification Coal Shipping in their efforts to get the Federal Maritime Board to pull back GovernmentThe basic objective of the i^IU owned charters. The tramps are arguing that because of the shipping slump, the FMB court action is to overturn the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board's should act immediately to ter­ order certifying SIU bargaining minate charters on ACS ships ing the attack on American Coal. charters had been in, effect for six rights on the ships already polled. and other charters outstand­ In a recent message to the Board months the Maritime Administra­ he called for "immediate action" tor should review the progress These were the Robin Kirk, Robin ing. The tramps, in a new gambit, because the tramps' position is made by American Coal Shipping Gray, Rdbin Sherwood and Robin in carrying out its new contract have also argued that the Federal "desperate." Locksley. Robin Line jobs went back up on Maritime Board is violating the The tramps maintain that before program to determine whether suf­ SIU shipping boards in mid-Decem­ "50-50" law by permitting military a company such as American Coal ficient progress had been made to ber, when replacements for the arid aid cargoes to be carried on operates Government-owned ships warrant continuation of the char­ Robin Lockeley were dispatched Government - chartered vessels. it should seek privately-owned ton­ ters and 'lacking reasonabie excuse from SIU headquarters in New They have pointed out that the law nage for chartering. Such tonnage for insufficient progress (the MarlYork. This was the first ship cov­ calls for 50 percent of these car­ is now available with a number of time Administrator) should excrered by the certification ^orders to goes to be carried on privately- privately owned tramps in lay-up. else his option to terminate the owned US vessels. This phase of call for men. "We wish to draw your attention," charter.' The NMU itself is now barred the tramps' claim does not affect Dunaif wired, "to the fact that "You further stated that one year BALTIMORE—Morris Weinstein by a separate injunction from American Coal. American Coal Shipping Company is a reasonable time for American has been reelected to his third Coal Shipping to complete its plan picketing the ships already certi­ James G. Dunaif, president of is employing the one vessel which fied, plus the two awaiting cer­ the Navigator Steamship Corpora­ it owns, namely the Coal Miner, in and undertake definite commit­ term as president of Local 14, Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. The local tification (Robin Trent and Robin tion and the Tramp Freighter Cor­ the grain trade while they are us­ ments for new ships. Goodfellow), as well as other poration, both of them NMU-con- ing a Government-owned ship to "The period for the six months' ballot committee reported that Moore-McCormack ships. It ex­ tracted companies, has been lead- perform their coal contract. We re­ review has long since passed and Weinstein received 201 votes, and his opponent, H. quest to know why American Coal it is now more than fourteen Diemel, 36 votes. Shipping Is not required to use months since the Board decision Ballots were their own vessel to perform their and there has been no review of counted Decem­ tile construction plans of the Amer­ contractual obligations. ber 26 following "We would draw your further at­ ican Coal Shipping on which the a 90-day referengranting of the charters was pred­ tention to your findings as set dum. Local offi­ forth in Docket M-70 approving icated." cials serve two WASHINGTON—The Government has requested 18 west the charter of Government-owned Other tramps have supported year terms. coast oil companies to voluntarily cut their foreign oil im­ ships to American Coal Shipping. the Dunaif position including Tak Incumbent 1st ports by 37 percent. Most of the big companies have in­ In thiii docket, you found that Shipping Corporation, Pacific Wa­ vice-president H. Weinstein American Coal Shipping was ask­ terways, Ocean Transportation, dicated they will comply. 4 J. Mohr won re­ Ocean Clippers and Maritime election over his opponent H. F. A Government committee would constitute a threat to the ing for the use of Government Overseas. owned ships as a 'stop gap' meas­ Kirk. Mohr received 197 votes to found that domestic produc­ national security ..." The Govern­ ure On the "50-50" protest, Dunaif Kirk's 46. until they could place orders tion was insufficient to meet the ment is seeking more domestic oil fqr new construction or reconver­ has petitioned the US Comptrol­ western states' needs and that im­ exploration by Us producers. A five-hian contest for 2nd vicesion of vessels for the coal trade, ler General to stop what he called portation was necessary, but the president went to W. Bchiller, who "improper and illegal expenditure Some of the companies most af­ report said the imports planned fected by the request were. Stand­ and you stated that after the of Government funds" which are polled 90 votes. Schiller succeeds were "substantially in excess" of ard Oil of California, Tidewater going to Government-operated J, R. Silver, who quit as 2nd VP what was necessary and "would in­ Oil, Shell -Oil, and Wilshire Oil. to run unsuccessfully for secretary. ships. evitably lead to a situation which The sharpest cut recommended was There has been no change in the The new secretary is Capt. T. F. for Superior Oil Company, a new January 3. 1958 Vol. XX, No. 1 past two weeks in the status of the O'Callaglian, who received 75 votes importer^ The government re­ American Coal fleet, now down to to win in a five-man field. He suc­ quested It to cut its imports from six ships. One ship, the Cleveland ceeds Capt. Arthur N. Goodrich. a planned 35,000 barrels daily to Abbe, has been returned to the an average of 3,000 barrels daily. boneyard in the place' of the CastPAUL HAIX. Secretary-Treasurtr While most of the companies mir Pulaski which was ordered HCBBEBI BBAHO, Editor. BnNAim SEA­ TAMPA—Shipping was good said they would comply with the MAN. Art Editor. HEBMAN ABIUCH. IBWIN back by the Federal Maritime during the past period with eight request, Richfield Oil Company SPIVACK, At, MASKtN, JOHN BHAZIL, Staif Board. LOG -readers will note that BiLl MOODT. Culf Area Repre­ in-transit vessels providing the said it would not. The company Writers. The Pulaski, Waiter Hines Page, this issue begins Volume XX, sentative. bulk of the jobs. ' said the quotas would only result Harry Glucksman and Martha BCT- marldng the 20th year of LOG The Rion (Actium) paid off while in severe "inequities." Opposition PuMUhtO WwMkly pt th« haadquartBr* ry are idle in Norfolk while the publication. The last two is-; Ml* Saafarara IntarnaHanal Unien, At­ the Ocean Deborah- (Maritime to the plan also came from the •f lantic A Ouif District, AFL-CIO, *7t Faurlh Thoirias Paine is now completing sues of 1957 were incorrectly Overseas) signed on. The Warrior Canadian Government. Avanua Braakiyn 32, NY- Tai. HYacbith its last Voyage on its consecutive numbered^ and were actually y-4tM. Bntarao - as sacend class mattar Wacosta (Waterman); Azalea City, The proposed cutback will, have at tha Fast Oittc* In Braaklim, NY, unOor charter. It will lay up upon its re­ Numbers 25' and 129 of XIK.; Fairland and Gateway City (Pan- some effect on foreign shipping, -tw Act ar Aug. 2L 1*12. turn, as present plans stand.. The The LOG regularilir pubUshes AtUritlc) and the Steel Age (Isth- but will result in an increase in Coal Miner Is en a .grain run as it Zfiissries.-.peir-„ : ,. .. US cq^tai , mlaoj were in pcH-t for has been for sever^ months.noqi. Tramps Assail Amcoa! Charters Mates Local 14 Reelects Weinstein Boost For Shipping Seen In US Oil Import Slash fc.- f I SEAFARERS LOG In-Transits Perk Tampa I»•'• LOG Marks 20th Year ..•• 'f-'. �v ' y.-rca^w^i/.rr'-y^Tv .'7 SEAFARERS JtaauTf 8» 1988 LOG • - Page Itre* Await US Budget Verdict On Future Of PHS Hospitals SlU Welfare Services representative Toby Rynn brings Christmas cheer to a group of Seafarers recuperating in Staten Island PHS hospital. Among those waiting to receive their $25 Christmas bonuses and smokes are Leslie Simmons, Hannaford, Gomez, Jose Rayes, John Broad, Stan Swienkowski and Franz Mietke. SIU headquarters will closely scrutinize the President's forthcoming budget message to Congress for the first concrete evidence of the Administration's plans for the Public Health Ser^ce Hospitals. The proposals on the Public Health budget for the coming year will in-| ^ for the ax, but was saved by a vig­ Hall, who is also president of the dicate whether the Bureau AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ orous SIU campaign. In 1954, ef­ of the Budget has ap­ ment, pointed out that the recent forts were made to discontinue all MTD convention took a very strong medical services for seamen, but proved plans to close the stand against any moves to cut these plans were dropped after the Savannah hospital and back on hospital services, a stand late Harry Lundeberg conferred with President Eisenhower on the three others and turn sea­ which wasv subsequently endorsed subject. men over to private facilities at the AFL-CIO convention. The new tactic adopted by the "The MTD position," Hall said, for medical care. Bureau of the Budget pays lip "is that the Government and Con­ The budget agency had sug­ service, in the SIU view, toward gested to the PHS in September gress should not use international providing medical services for sea­ that it "suivey" the possibilities problems as-an excuse to reduce or men since it proposes contracting of closing Savannah, Chicago, eliminate highly essential services, out such services. Experts on medi­ Detroit and Memphis and enter­ of which the hospitals are one. As cal care are agreed that it would ing into contracts with private far as we are concerned, any at­ be practically impossible to pro­ doctors as an "economy" measure. tack on the hospital budget should vide services under a contract The announcement of the .survey be regarded as the signal for an Christmas, 1957, was celebrated in typical SIU style in ports drew immediate fire from the SIU assault on all Federal welfare serv­ basis that Would be equivalent to throughout the nation. Many Seafarers on the beach brought and other maritime unions, with ices. All unions of tlie Maritime those given by the hospitals. The effect would be a serious re­ their families into SIU cafeterias and restaurants for holiday the SIU viewing the move as a Trades Department are united in net duction in such services to seamen. their determination to press for dinners while Welfare Serv--t fiank attack on the whole hospital adequate appropriations for the ices Dep't representatives are not available as yet, it is esti­ system. Now, with the prospect of in­ Public Health Service." visited Seafarers in the hospi­ mated that the Welfare Represen­ The importance of the hospitals tals and helped spread some of the tatives gave out more than $4,000 crease defense spending as the re­ to seamen was pointed up by Pro­ in Christmas bonuses to th^ men sult of the Soviet success in the holiday cheer with Christmas bonuses and gifts of cigars and in the hospitals, plus additional rocketry field, the fate of the hos­ fessor Elmo P. Hohman of North­ gifts of smokes. pitals is linked with that of all oth­ western University in a paper read cigarettes. A $25 Christmas bonus is given er social welfare benefits provided' to the annual meeting of the In­ As has been the custom in the past, SIU halls In the various ports to every Seafarer in the hospital, by the Government. Moves are al­ dustrial Relations Research Assosponsored Christmas dinners for and to those on the disability bene­ ready afoot in Congress to cut siation. Dr. Hohman said in part: "Seafaring has long ranked as the men on the beach, their fami­ fit, to help him purchase gifts for back on these services as "unnec­ lies and friends. Some of the din­ his family and friends. This bonus essary" and devote the funds saved one of the most dangerous occupa­ ners were given in the hall while had been paid to these men every to missile production and a bal­ tions in the world, both in . terms of accident and of disease. Numer­ those halls without facilities pro­ year since the Welfare Blan began anced budget. En-route to Puerto Rico, the SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul ous major causes, ranging from vided meals in hotels and restau­ in 1950. storms and exposure to sudden SlU-manned Claiborne picked up rants. changes of climate and unsanitary some unexpected cargo when a Over 450 Seafarers and their conditions in foreign ports, explain Navy jet plane ditched a half mile families enjoyed their Christmas why the average seaman spends an from the ship east of Great Inagua Day dinner in the headquarters uncommonly large proportion of Island. The incident took place on cafeteria. Mobile reported over 250 hLs working lifetime in hospitals December 16. persons filled the snack bar there and in various stages of convales­ Despite heavy rain and eight to for their, holiday meal. Similar cence. Coupled with the fact that ten-foot swells, a lifeboat gang turnouts • were reported in Balti­ NEW ORLEANS—Substantial increases in benefits paid he is usually away from home from the Claiborne had Lt. Com­ more, New Orleans and other ports. Although the complete figures under provisions of the Health and Welfare Plan of the SIU's when requiring medical attention, mander E. Holmgaard aboard Harbor and Inland Waterways Division went into effect Janu- this high incidence of accident and within 45 minutes. disease obviously demanded spe­ Approved by the^ Commander Holmgaard had run ary 1. consideration. Consequently out of fuel in the storm when he HIWD Welfare Plan Trustees which has been in existence for cial Congress long ago provided at their January 1 meeting, only a year and a half. The plan chain of special Marine Hospitals broke through some overcast and spotted the ship. Captain Donald benefit features are: became effective June 1, 1956. (now incorporated into the Public E. Bolhuis ordered the boat crew ^Elimination of the $50< deduc­ The Increased benefits apply Health Service) . . into the water as the plane ditched. tible provision on hospital benefits. only to cases occurring on or after The 1957 ^udget was the first The pilot got off a flare enabling • Increase in the death benefit January 1, 1958, J. Michael Early, time injseveral years in which the administrator of the plan, said. For hospitals were given a full ap­ the boat crew to spot him, pick from $2,000 to $3,000. . A Brotherhood of Marine Engi­ The increases represented sub­ example, the increased hospitaliza­ propriation without organized op­ him up and transfer him to the neers' delegation headed by BME stantial gains for SIU-HIWD men, tion benefit will not apply to hos­ position from the Bureau of the ship. The Claiborne had difficulty get­ President Ray McKay will attend and signified remarkable progress pital in-patients admitted prior to Budget. Prior to that, they had ting the boat back aboard in the the three-d y convention of the for the SIU-HIWD's Welfare Plan January 1. It will apply in all cases been the target of "economy" rough water but finally made it newly-formed Local 101, Marine where patients were admitted to a drives dating b'. ck to May, 1953. It Engineers Beneficial Association, hospital after midnight, December was then that Savannah was listed after heading for the lee of the island. "All in all it was a most In Cleveland next week. The new 31, 1957. successful operation," the skipper local, which will represent all Similarly, the increased death concluded, "and the crew did out­ MEBA men on the Lakes, is hold­ benefit will be paid only in those standing work in effecting the res­ ing the convention January 6 cases where death occurred on or cue and handling the ship during through 8 to draft an organizing afterjanuary 1, 1958. this critical period. The man most program and get its local machin­ SIU membership meet­ The SIU-HI^ Welfare Plan pleased was Commander Holm­ ery set-up. also provides for payment of a $3 gaard." ings are held regularly The BME's attendance at the meeting is part of the MEBA-BME every two weeks on Wed­ daily hospital benefit to SIU-HIWD meff confined to a USPHS hospital, ALBANY—The New York State agreement to cooperate on organiz­ Registration Of ing projects in line with the even­ nesday nights at 7 PM in, a $200 maternity benefit, and the Labor Depturtment has predicted a following hospital and surgical ben­ all SIU ports. AH Sea­ 100,000 jump in unemployment in­ tual merger of the two organiza­ Aliens Underway surance claims this month over the tions. Also expected to attend the farers. are expected to efits: The annual registration of Up to 31 days' hospital room and 286,000 total registered in Decem­ conyention are representatives of attend; those who wish to aliens is now underway. All board at $10. a day; maximum of ber. To accommodate the increases the SIU Great Lakest District, the aliens must report their ad­ $100 for hospital extras; makimum in claims, the Department is in­ dresses to the Immigration International Brotherhood of Long­ be excused should request shoremen and other affiliates of permission • by telegram of $300 for surgical fees in accord­ creasing its staff by about one-third Service during this month. the Maritime Trades Department. (be sure to include reg­ ance with a published schedule for and adding newjoffice equipment. Blanks are available at post various operations and $4 » day for However, it warned that there will Local 101 was formed through a offices and field offices of the The doctors' calls at the hospital, up to be delays in collecting claims be­ Immigration consolidation of previously-existing istration number). and Naturalization a maximum of 31 days. cause of the big boosts in layoffs Service. separate MEBA groups on the next SIU meetings will be: Hospitol and surgical, benefits in the state. Lakes. It is expected to play an General J. M. Swing, the January 8 apply to dependent wives and unThe department said that unem­ Inyni g r a t i o n Commissioner, active role in organizing in . that mairied children under 19 of SIU- ployment was on the increase, warned that aliens deliberately area when the St, Lawrence. SeaJanuary 22 . way starts functioning, HIWD men and to covered workers throughout the state with little failing to register are subject, to • February 5 7 The Seaway has a potential of themselves wb^ tjhey are hospital­ prospect of immediate improve­ severe penalties including. de. ^5,000 new jobs for-maritime work^ ; f^broqry 19 ized itt insUI^Uii^^ii-ether than^ a ment. Claims in 1.957 wwe alrqafiy ••n' running weR^'aliea^' ' i USPHS hosp|{^>'7 Dinners, Hospital Bonus Mark Sill's Christmas Navy Pilot Rescued By Claiborne 5IU-HIWD Welfare Increases Benefits Lakes Eng'r Meet Draws MTD Unions SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS ; •. • See Delays In Jobless Claims - rf! I| •i I '1 7 '7 ,vl -7 �SEAFAKBRS i-' L0^ JiunuuT Si IfW Herman Cooper And %idford Lay/ Supertanker Readied For SlU Ship Co. The November 8,1957, edition of the SEAFARERS LOG carried an article entitled, "The NMU and Herman Cooper." The article dealt with what thfrLOQ called "a number of striking privileges" Mr. Cooper has been accorded in the NMU. These privileges, the article pointed out. Included freedom to p^icipate in internal union matters and to electioneer on behalf of the NMU president the right to rim a signed to perform extraordinary services vance of a case. He was asked tive, so you would have whatever column m the "NMU Pilot" in connection with the preparation why he did not draw up a resolu­ action was taken covered?" MR. COOPER. "Because the con­ dealing exclusively with seamen's for the convention and the con­ tion for Cross' ouster, since Cross was the subject of charges by duct of the board at that point was lawsuits under the Jones Act, and vention itself . . . BALTIMORE — A new super­ the privilege of having a special "I was asked by a member of Sims; or why he did not draft one in consideration of charges against tanker has been launched here for eolumn devoted to notices his law the board what I would consider for Sims' acquittal. He declared Cross." to be a fair fee ... I mentioned the SENATOR ERVIN. "So you pre­ the SlU-contracted Metro Petro­ that Sims did not ask him to do so. firm wishes to insert in the "Pilot." The LOG also noted that its sum of $24,000. There were com­ Committee members then asked pared a verdict, what was equival­ leum Shipping Company and is him why he^did not proceed with­ ent to a verdict of guilty, and being outfitted for her maiden voy­ prior announcement, in Septem­ ments of pleasure . . ." out Sim's request, as attorney for neglected to .prepare a verdict of age to take place sometime in ber, of its intentions to discuss Mr. t . not guilty? . . .^You drew up a February. "Cooper's activities, brought an im­ THE CHAIRMAN. "What was the entire international union. He was also questioned as to the resolution which was a' resolution mediate communication from Mr. the occasion for the $8,000 in cash The 32,650-ton tanker has been executive board's rapid action in anticipating in advance that the named the Atlantis. It was con­ Cooper, warning of the existence and the $16,000 check?" MR. COOPER. ". . . the prior suspending Sims a few minutes board was going to take action structed under the Maritime Ad­ of libel laws and his intent to hold the SlU accountable for anything hostility to me personally of Mr. after it had reached its conclusions against Sims . . . Why did you hot ministration's trade-out and build draw an alternative one? . . ." that was said of him—to which the Sims became Increasingly appa­ as a hearing board. program, under which American The following are a brief ex­ LOG replied it would not be dis­ rent . . ." MR. COOPER. "I think such a T-2 tankers were transferred for­ "... I told Mr. Cross I v^as most cerpts from this testimony: suaded from discussing subjects of resolution might have been pre­ eign in return for promises to build interest to its readers and would uneasy about what would happen MR. KENNEDY. "You had some pared by Mr. Sims' personal coun­ new ships. . . . particularly with respect to draw from the record for its maleofficial capacity in the hearing that sel, for all I know . . ." • The Atlantis is 630 feet long and Curtis Sims . . ." rial. was held ..." SENATOR ERVIN. "You were 90. feet in the beam. It rates at The National Maritime Union, as "... I said to Cross that I would MR. COOPER. "As general the counsel employed by the union 15,000 shaft horsepower and has a appreciate receiving my part of the LOG pointed out, is one of counsel to the union ... I acted draw up the resolutions showing 16-knot cruising spded. It was built several unions Mr. Cooper re­ the fee at that point in $8,000 in as legal adviser to the hearing to the action of the executive board, at the Sparrows Point yards of the cash and that the balance could be presents. He also represented un­ board." rather than Mr. Sims personal Bethlehem Steel Corp. til recently the Bakery and Con­ sent to me counsel, were you not?" MR. KENNEDY. . . ."I asked ". . . When I returned to my of­ fectionery Workers International you yesterday .... whether you MR. COOPER "I am, sir." Union, just expelled from the AFL- fice". . . I reported to my ... of­ had anything to do with drawing SENATOR ERVIN. "And you CIO, and a number of that union's fice manager that I had $8,000 in up these charges against Sims." cash ... I gave her the $8,000 in went to a meeting at which a deci­ local affiliates. MR. COOPER. "Yes, I did." sion was to be made and which For months, up until its ex­ an envelop^ which she put in the MR. KENNEDY. "You drew decision could have been made pulsion and the chartering of a new office safe . . ." them up?" either one way or the other. You AFL-CIO bakery union, the inter­ 4. 4. 4 MR. COOPER. "I at the request prepared the resolution to take MR. KENNEDY. "When did you national had been torn with strife. SAN FRANCISCO—A new riK of President Cross . . . and as law care of the situation if the action A clean-up faction headed by Cur­ deposit the $8,000?" tis Sims,_then secretary-treasurer, MR. COOPER. "I deposited officer for the international v/as adverse to Sims, but no reso­ tary shipping board has been in­ lution to be used in case action stalled in the Sailors Union of the raised a number of serious charges the $8,000 about two weeks ago." union . . ." MR. KENNEDY. "So you drew was favorable to Sims. Is that not against James Cross, union presi­ MR. KENNEDY. "After we con­ Pacific headquarters hall-here in up the charges or the resolutions correct?" dent. The charges dealt with tacted you?" San Francisco. The board, similar of Mr. Cross against Mr. Sims . Cross' handluig of union funds for MR. COOPER. "Yes . . MR. COOPER. "That is cor­ to the ones used in.several hMls prior to the time that the execupersonal purposes, his acceptance rect, sir." 4" 4« by the A&G District, is part of an ive board had reached its deci­ of loans from major employers MR. KENNEDY. SENATOR ERVIN. "To my mind extensive improvement program "The $16,000 sion ..." dining contract negotiations, his and $8,000 in cash, why didn't you it is sort of similar to the Lidford taking place in the SUP headquar-' 4" 4" ^ withdrawal of strike authoriza­ take this money and deposit it in Law. T oft have heard of Lidford ters building. MR. KENNEDY/ "You recognize Law'....'ltion from local unions with whom your bank account? Why did you The board is made of green and, these same employers dealt and wait until after this committee that you were wbrking for the in­ MR. COOPER. "I am unfamiliar white Incite which is lighted from ternational union and not just for similar matters. This activity started to investigate?" with that, "sir." the rear. The ships' names, com-, lead to detailed questioning of Did you give any of this cash to Mr. Cross?" SENATOR ERVIN. "Listen and pany, type of vessel and the run it" MR. COOPER. "I was working Cross by the McCellan Committee. anybody in San Francisco?" you can hear about it." is on are ilsted on the left side of For bringing up these charges, MR. COOPER. "I did not. for the international union . . ." MR. COOPER. "I wiU be happy the board. Sims was suspended from the m- Categorically t -4^ 4 not." to learn," temational on the Initiative of The Jobs are listed under the THE CHAIRMAN. "Did you draw SENATOR ERVIN. "You may various 4^ 4i 4i Cross. It was brought out that Mr. At the conclusion ratings. Each section also one up against Cross in advance?" of that day's not have heard of it, but you seem Cooper drafted the guilty verdict .testimony, the investigators MR. COOPER. "I was not asked to be familiar with it. 'I oft have has a space reserved for any re­ turned against Sims even before charges to the question of the pre-judg­ to by Mr. Sims ..." that may be necessary con­ heard of Lidford Law, how in the marks brought against Sims by Cross had ment of Sims. The following dia­ cerning the particular job. t ;t .4' morn they hang and draw, and sit been heard by the appropriate un­ logue took place: A big SUP emblem in the shape SENATOR ERVIN . . ."Did you in judgment after'." ion hearing board. oi a ship's helm and bearing the draw up an alternative one in Mr. MR.. KENNEDY. "Did yon cause . . In other words you drew Mr, Cooper was also involved in to draw or did yon draw np the Sims' favor?" a resolution in advance of .the legend, "Brothexhood of the Sea," the successful defense of Cross resolution MR. COOPER. "It was not sug­ meeting to sustain the charges pre­ is attached to wall directly above against Mr. Sims?" before a ^and jury on charges MR. COOPER. "If Lmay respeet- gested to me and I did not do so. ferred by Cross against Sims be­ the board. that Cross had assaulted members fnliy There wouM have been no occa­ fore the Executive board had had discuss the " It is. expected that similar of the Sims group. sion." boards will l>e constructed in all MR. KENNEDY. "If It is going to an opporitunity to pass on. those The evidence against Cross was SENATOR ERVIN. "Did you » SUP branches on the We^ Coast. deemed sufficient by the AFL-CIO be ar long answer, we will resume Miow*^ in advance of the meeting charges." j • MR. COOPER. "Not at all, sir. One major advantage of the-board Ethical Practices Committee to it tomorrow, MR. COOPER. "Whatever you what action the committee was go­ The suspension re'bolution which 1 is that it gives the sailors a com­ Justify the ouster of Cross. When prefer to do ... I am a little re­ ing to take?" drew related to the . charges not plete listing of the available jobs at ' the bakers international refused to luctant MR.-COOPER. "No, I did not." yet heard." a glance. It is well lighted for easy to go into what I have done actrthe union was voted out at the in terms SENATOR ERVIN. "Why did reading, and is already in great of my relationship vdth a SENATOR ERVIN. "That is last AFL-CIO convention by an you not draw them in the alternafavor with the membership. (Continued on page 15) client, whether I drew up the reso­ overwhelming majority and a new union chartered. The vote fol­ lution or did not." MR. KENNEDY. "This resolu­ lowed a recital of a lengthy list of tion is of some interest to us since Cross' misdeeds by AFL-CIO Presi­ it was drawn two days before Sims' dent George Meany. charges were heard ... If yon Mr. Cooper's questioning by the were a part then it gets to McClellan Committee dealt with be a quesdonofofthat whether you were two distinct matters involving the representing the union or repre­ Bakers and Confectioners interna­ sent Mr. Cross and being paid by tional Union. One was the man­ the union. I think it gets into your lier in which Mr. Cooper had integrity, and I think you would drafted the guilty verdict against want to answer it." Sims before Sims had been tried. MR. COOPER. "I am prepared The second was the disposition of to match my integrity to anyone." f24,00fl[ in fees, which arose out of MR. KENNEDY. "Why not an­ Mr. Cooper's defense of Cross be­ swer the question?" fore a grand jury on assault COOPER. "That may not be charges. Mr. Cooper was ques­ theMR. only way to match integrity, tioned the first day on the fund Mr. Kennedy. There are other Issue. ways." Extracts from the committee rec4" 4>,., 4" «rd follow:' The witness then was excused THE CHAIRMAN. "Let us start until the following day. When tes­ witji the whole •$24;000. What was timony was resumed the next day the committee went into the mat­ that for"/" MR. COOPER. _ ". . . there was ter of Mr. Co9per's role in draft­ ,®n introductory statement by ing resolutions calling 'for the Pi'bsldent Cross in which he indi­ ouster of Sims before Sims had cated there had been legal ex- been tried.; Mr. Cooper explained New dispatph .boqrcl at SUP headquarters is now jn.operation, ftpti^d As..fnpds his action as anticipatory, in line incurred by h; getting papers ready in adA&G headqijcvlpri,,^ It it remodelMg bpordtibh iftSan SUP Has New Shipping Board �IT-: I JantiaiT t. MM r. SEAFAKEKS LABOR ROUND-UP In an effort to brinir ita meetlnra to the membership, the United Steelworkers of America is present­ ing monthly television programs of the various activities of the union. The programs, which started on November 10, will be shown In 23 steel centers, including most of the largest cities in the country. The programs will also enable the general public "to look over our shoulder and see how a big, influencial union operates," Steelworker president David McDonald said. 1(, ^ The AFL-CIO convention has termed a strike by members of the Electrical, Radio & Machine Work­ ers against Sunbeam Corp. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as "wholly Justified." The workers are seeking union recognition and collective bargaining rights. The resolution pointed out that the growing plocation movement among big com­ panies from the mainland to the islands is a threat to American .union standards. In Puerto Rico, wages "average fractionally over (1 an hour comparrd to plant aver­ ages of $2.80 an hour and assembly line rates of $3 an hour in Chi­ cago." The company's attitude Is taken in view of the many tax ex­ emptions and salary subsidies granted the company by the island's government. 4^ All The Brewery Workers Union, Local Nine, has become the first local union in the country to get five-week vacations for its mem­ bers. Members of the local ratified the agreement which provides for the five-week vacation after 20 years of service, with the Froedtert MaU Co., Kurth Malting Co. and the Kurth Zinn Malting Co. Wages for production workers were in­ creased from 10 to 18 cents an hour according to the shift the employee works, and more paid holidays added. Minimum salaries under the new contract will be $3 an hour for powerhouse workers, $2.90 for maintenance workers and $2.77A^ for production workers, retroactive to November 1. — ,i> 4 4 A major organizing victory was won by the United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union when the employees at the new market pulp mill of the Gulf State Paper Corp., in Demopolis, Alabama, voted in favor of representation by the newly-merged union. This plant Is considered to be the most highly mechanized pulp operation in the South. The victory was of special importance, said UPP Vice-Presi­ dent Mark Fisher, because it indi­ cates "pulp and paper workers in the South are aware of the superior bargaining benefits to be derived from affiliation with the union that has done something about labor unity in the industry." 4 4 4 Six-hundred striking employees of the "St Paul Dispatch" an^ the "Pioneer-Press" said they were preparing for a long siege and would publish their own daily tab­ loid newspapei:. The strike started last week over a failure to reach an agreement on wages and other ben­ efits in the contract between the papers and the Mailers Union. The stivers were Joined by the mem­ bers of the Typogi'aphical Union and the Newspaper GuUd. The strike paper will be published by the St. Paul unit of the Twin-Cities Guild and will come out every day except Monday. LOG Transfers^ Shipping Aid High On Congress' List WASHINGTON—The opening of a new Congress session usually stimulates a rash of speculation, investigation and proposed legislation on the US merchant marine. This year is no exception, with the hottest subject on the griddle being the whole question of the mer­ chant marine's role in theJ^ Sputnick age. plus a number of specific proposals subsidized shipping companies, Both the Senate Foreign to assist US shipping. Some of possibly in the form of tax defer­ Commerce Committee and the these proposals are holdovers from ments on new ship construction, House Merchant Marine Commit­ the last session where they Vere as well as the long-discussed pro­ tee have this item on the agenda. never acted upon. These include gram of aid to tramp shipping Senator Warren Magnuson's bills which, as before, has dubious pros­ to impose strict limits on ship pects in the eyes of Washington transfers, and to give full approval observers. to maritime hiring halls. Both of The biggiest issue, of course, is these bills have the full support of the hotly debated one—are ships the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ really necessary as a defense item time Trades Department. in the hydrogen missile and space Magnuson, who is chairman of ship age. The question is being The Maritime Administration the Foreign Commerce Committee, studied by top-level Government commissions, and the Office of De­ will accept bids for the scrapping has announced that these measures fense Mobilization, for one, has re­ and other important items wili be of 11 old and damaged Libefty- on his committee's agenda, includ­ ported it favors the idea of a mer­ type vessels now in the Govern­ ing widening'Of the Panama Canal chant marine as essential for de­ ment's reserve fleets. The bids and an investigation of the impact fense purposes. Possible revision of the 1948 must be filed with the MA and the of the Military Sea Transportation Safety of Life at Sea convention Service on private shipping opera­ US Department of Commerce on tions. will come up before the House January 14, 1958. Merchant Marine Committee as a Another matter due for consid­ The ships are among 100 Lib­ eration is Government aid to non- result of the Andrea Doria sinking of 1956. erty* which will go to the scrap Another big item, in light of the pile as part of the Government's heavy run of foreign transfers in merchant marine replacement pro­ recent years, is a proposal to give gram. Under this program, new and the US greater authority over for­ faster ships are to go into active eign (that is, runaway) shipping. service with the current vessels to The fact that such proposals are be used as trade-ins. being brought up, in the view of Bids for the vessels may be made SIU headquarters, confirms charges by American citizens only. They that the US has no genuine con­ will be accepted on the condition trol over the runaways, despite that the ships, including their hulls, claims to the contrary in Wash­ engines, machinery and machinery ington. spares and all major items of Many of these Items are old fam­ equipment, will be completely iliar tunes as far as the merchant scrapped, dismantled or destroyed marine is concerned, but they have within the continental limits of been given new urgency this year the United States within 18 montjbs in light of the general reexamina­ after delivery. tion of the US defense and foreign affairs program. The SfU and other maritime unions are also vitally interested in the fate of the US PubBc Health "Service hospitals which are surei to come under attack again this year as the Administration looks around for places to do a bit of budget cutting in return for in­ creased spending on sputnick-age defense items. Scrap Liberty Bidding Opens ^1 It's An SIU Xmas In New Orleans Earnings Up In Domesfic Ship Trade WASHINGTON — Contradictory reports of the status of the domes­ tic trades have been made by the Celebrating the day at dinner in SIU hall (left) were Seafarer and Mrs. Theodore "Beau" James, with youngsters Ronald, Alden and Lynne. In center. Seafarers John Doyle, Clyde "Whitey" Lanierund their wives,-with SIU port agent Lindsey Williams and Emil Herek. At right,, Interstate Commerce Commission and the Maritime Administration. jSeafarer H. C. "Red" Muilins, a delegate in the Phillips Petroleum fleet, and his wife and daughter. Group below included Seafarer and An ICC report on the profits of Mrs. Dominie Feraci and son Jimmyi Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony S. Conti, Winnie Feraci, Richard Bergeron and Bonnie FeracL companies in this business for the period July through September, 1957, shows most companies in the coastwise and intercoastal serv­ ice picking up business over the year before. However, a survey by the Maritime Administration of In­ tercoastal shippers has found that there was a sharp drop-off in lum­ ber and steel cargoes, two of the mainstays of this service. The ICC report showed five of six coastwise companies registering gains in freight revenue. Included on the plus side were Pan-Atlantic and Seatrain. In the intercoastal trade seven companies showed gains with Calmar racking up a healthy 42.6 percent over the pre­ vious year and Pan-Atlantic also on the upside. American President Lines and Isbrandtsen were the Seafarers who volunteered ps cooks and waiters for the dinner losers. aeft) Included a to r) Patrick Oh>, Martino De Salvo, M. R. "SootPacifio Coast coastwise service, tie" Klbg, Stafford Hembree, H. Greeo, A. McDlarmld, T. "Beau" consisting mostly of barge lines^ jam(», patrolman Ray Vaughan, I. Ilenos, dispatcher Herman Trcx- showed mostly decreases except for elair, Ed. Taylor, H. Heisch and A. Veroher. The dinner menu is the Coastwise Line and the Cana-" POlrtBd. ; diata PkClfic' ' ComjlRny. i , • . i 1I �Janawry S. IfSI SEAFARERS XOC Ya«e 45is ^Don't Regulate My Funds', Boss Cries " Just as on the national level employer groups are fighting I legal controls, over management-operated we^are fimds, re­ presentatives of insurance companies and management are lutting up the same kind of j - pu , . beef against proposed state to pass a bill for control of aR j welfare and pension funds were legislation. The New York State Banking blocked by employer interests. The and Insurance Departments held two state departments intend to | public hearings on proposals to sponsor such legislation this year.] bring welfare and pension funds In addition, the State Insurance operated exclusively by manage­ Department announced that it will ment, or by unions exclusively, un­ expect all insurance companies to der state supervision. conform to a new code of ethics in j At present joint union-manage­ dealing with group insurance. ment funds, such as that operated The code is aimed principaUy at I by the SIU Welfare Plan, are re­ excessive commissions as well as quired to post financial reports payments to individuals for arrang- | with the state. Management-oper­ ing groiip insurance contracts with ated funds, comprising the bulk of insurance companies. The code sets up a scale of max- j auch enterprises, are exempt. When the public hearings were imum commissions which would held, banks, Insurance companies drop percentage - wise as the I and industry spokesmen were near- amount of the premium went up. unanimous In opposing any regis^ation and financial reporting on their part, claiming thfit all their funds are administered "legiti­ mately" and do not need to report to the state. The state agencies have pointed out that joint union-management funds total 960 with total assets of $200 million. By comparison the total assets of all funds are $9,700,000,000, showing that funds in which unions are involved are a WASmNGTON—AFL-CIO Pres- | very small proportion of the over­ ident George Meany has charged all total. the Commerce Department with I In 1956, and again in 1957, efforts creating "a false impression of cor­ porate profits" to the tune of $3-$4 billion. Meany said that corporate profit figures published by the depart­ ment were way understated by fail- | ing to take into account revised procedures for fast tax writeoffs by manufacturers. The department continued to stand by its figure, BOSTON^—Shipping snapped out however. of its slump in this area as seven Fast tax writeoffs and deprecia- | vessels, four of them paying off and signing on, hit the port during tion allowances have been a storm center for some thne as an un-| the period. warranted Government subsidy for One vessel, the Northwestern big business. The fast tax witeoffs Victory (Victory Carriers), took on were first permitted at the start of | 22 men alone. As she did not call the Korean War to help get de­ for the men until the Saturday she fense production rolling again and paid off, there was some difficulty had been continued as an aid for in finding enough class "A" and aU new plant construction. New I "B" men to man her. ship construction benefits in the The other three vessels paying same" manner. off and signing on during the last The current rise in unemploy- j two weeks were the-Pan Oceanic ment and layoffs throughout the| Transporter (Penn. Nav.); feents Fort and the Government Camp country at a time when corporate prices continue going up already I (Cities Service). The Steel Worker (Isthmian), has (government economic plan­ Robin Good^ellow (Robin) and the ners on the run. The false profit picture charged by Meany would | Cantigny (Cities Service) caUed serve to show a wider gap than into the area for servicing. ever between profits and Jobs. There were a few minor repair and painting beefs on. the Govern­ ment Camp, but they were straight­ ened out by the patrolman. Big Go's Make More Than US Admits: Meany X f 11 w • hfe' If: i: 1-V-" E- r:. Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the pimser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The Inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re. quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay . off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age.' Lk. Charles Has 'Boom' LAKE CHARLES—Shipping was | booming for the last two weeks in this port as many of the brothers got off their ships to enjoy the holidays with their familief' at home. There was a shortage of "A" and "B' cards here In the port so some of the Jobs were filled by Houston while others were taken by "C" cards. Calling into this area during the past period were the Fort Hoskins, Council Grove, Bents Fort, Chi-1 wawa. Royal Oak, Winter HiU, Cantigny, Bradford Island and{ the CS Baltimore (Cities Service); the Val Chem (Heron); Petro Chem I (Valentine) and the Del Santos! (Mississippi). This spurt of activity, said Leroy ] Clarke, port agent, will be short Uved since the holidays are over and most of the men who got off will be back in 'the hall looking for J: fill ^ J ^ I » 1 ' iiiiiiillllp 'I 1« I fSS!isS;S;SfS®^^ iiiiliiil Seven Vessels Pep Up Boston \\ ' J iii k . 'Mm Tidy 'Em Good housekeeping Is on Invaluable safety asset all^ over the ship, and the storerooms are no exception/ Cases left on the deck, boxes stacked awry on th# shelves con breed ln{uries, especially when the motion of the ship is token into account. Just trying to get at ^mething on the shelves con lead to mqshed fingers and painful bruises if coses are In disorder. Stock them neatly and stock them securely. It's |ust OS easy to do it the right way, and it's a lot safer. IS a J �ruunr S. itM v SEAFARERS YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seilarer's Glide Ti. Better Baytii^ By Sidney Margoliug Inflation's Not Dead Yet Your family should prepare for higher living costs again In 1958. The Inflation of 1956-7 barely had leveled off this vi^inter when a new Inflation started boiling up, largely the result of a sudden Jump in wholesale food prices. Last January this department had estimated living costs would rise 2-2Vi percent in 1957 before prices leveled oft in the fall. The actual rise turned out to be 2.4 percent. This year's boost in living expenses is likely a be smaller, in the neighborhood of Y4 percent, before prices level off ogain next fall. But before that leveling-off is reached, you will be pa.'ing a new all-time record bill in the late summer or early fall of 1958. Significantly, the rise in unemployment .has marched almost side by side with the rise in prices, in fact, has moved a little faster. By last October industrial employment had fallen four percent from the high of December ,'56. This will be a year to make every dollar you spend bring home as much as possible in goods, both to protect your own family's living standard, and help fight encroaching unemployment. The recent price rises have been largely a manufacturers' and processors' inflation. Prices of basic raw materials actually have fallen and by fall had dropped to the lowest point in 7V4 years. The big problem this year will be food costs. Within recent weeks, the Dun & Bradstreet wholesale-food index Jumped flve percent to reach the highest level in two and a half years. IN FOOD, this will be M year to use more pork and poultry, less beef and veal. You'll eat chicken more often on weekdays, principaUy broil­ ers which will be in heavy supply, but fewer beef roasts and steaks. Beef will be scarcer this year. Some cuts already are flying dollar-apound price tags. Eggs will be expensive this winter too. In buying pork, the New York Extension Marketing Service points out that the proportion of lean in different cuts varies considerably. Here is a table the market service prepared ahowing actual costs per pound of lean at typical recent prices: Lean Price Lean Cut Meat Lb. Cost Blade steak 84% $ .45 I fl4 Boston butt 84 .49 .58 Picnic 61 .39 .64 Spareribs ...••••«••••*59 .53 .90 Ham (butt) 63 .57 .90 Loin roast ............67 .63 .94 - ' Center chops 67 .79 1.18 Lamb is cheapest in winter. Here too consider the cost of the lean. Leg of lamb is most lean' followed by shoulder chops, loin chops and breast. But because of the wide difference in retail prices of these cuts, breast of lamb is generally cheapest for the amount of lean, fol­ low^ by leg, shoulder chops and loin chops. Citrus and other fresh fruits are relatively cheap this winter. Frozen fruits, berries and Juices will offer consumers better values because of heavy supplies. Higher Payments IN CARS, for the first time, new car buyers Will have to meet higher mont|ily payments. The price hike on 1958 models averages 4 percent. Up to now, the annual boost In car prices since 1947 had been made painless by a stretching out of pay­ ments from 24 months to 36. One trade expert reports that a car buyer who paid $700 down on a $2,000 car in 1947 and owed a bal­ ance of $1,300, was able to pay off at $54 a month for 24 months plus finance and insurance charges. By '57, the price had risen to $2,800, but with 36 months to pay a bal­ ance of about $1,900, the pay­ ments were only about $53 a month plus finance charges. But . now, the price has gone to $2,900, t and the payments will be about ^ $61 plus charges. At the same time the finance charge has Jumped both because of the higher car price and the longer" terms. The finance charge, exclusive of insurance, on the typi­ cal 1947 balance repaid in two years was $156, but the 1958 balance repaid in 36 months requires a^ fee of $360 or more. Finance companies report used cars are priced the lowest in two years. The dealers are taking the beating for the latest new car price Jump. IN HOUSES, financing wiii still be a problem in 1958. The slightly easier money market has dampened lenders' hopes that mortgage rates would go to seven percent in 1958. They insist they won't be cut from the present level of 5% to six percent. The rise in mortgage interest has been one of the worst Jolts. A fam­ ily that got a $10,000 mortgage at four percent five years ago, paid back $52.79 a month, exclusive of taxes, on a 25-year loan, for a total of $15,837. A family that undertakes the same mortgage at 6 percent in 1958, will pay $64.44 a month for a total of $19,332 in - principal and Interest. Rents and prices of houses will be firm to higher in 1958 as building starts in 1958 remain imder the mililon-a-year mark. CLOTHING will cost a little more in 1958. Some shoe manufactur­ ers have raised prices for spring. Save by shopping the January shoe sales and clothing clearances to fill in family needs. This is the month men's coats are cleared at sharply reduced prices. Women's OrlonDynel coa s have been cut again and will be at their lowest in: prices hi LOG Paff« SevMi UK Ship,Transfer Ban Stalled By US Position, British Imply . LONDON—A proposed curb on the transfer of British ships to runaway flags is appar­ ently stalemated by US inaction on this issue. ^ The British government has rejected the suggestion of a Labor Party member that it take the lead in banning transon vessels of the bona fide marl- have the worst safety performance fers to flags of convenience. time nations to protect their ships, records siirce the ships are under­ A Ministry of Transport of­ crews and cargoes. For this reason, manned, often by inexperienced ficial told Hector Hughes, the runaway ships generally are far crews, and are seldom subject to Labor member, that "a unilateral less costly to operate. They also safety inspections. ban by the United Kingdom would have little or no effect unless agreement could be reached with the other major maritime countries to follow our lead." He added A good ship's delegate is easily accommodating brothers on tho pointedly: "I see little prospect of securing such agreement." recognized by the manner in which vessel, Homen said. He was always he keeps the ship willing to fix fuses, plugs, lights The Transport Ministry state­ in top shape. The and fans at any hour, and in addi­ ment was an obvious reference to crew of the Del tion to which, "he makes one swell the US, which has the largest pool Oro wish to ex­ shipmate." Hugart has been per­ of surplus ships in the world and forming miracles press their ap­ has shown little reluctance to curb preciation of the with Just a few their sale despite the effect on the bucks in keeping time and effort remaining US merchant fleet. a well stocked li­ put into that po­ Proposals for restrictions on trans­ brary on board at sition by D. A. fers have been stalemated in Con­ all times. "This Ramsey. The re­ gress for several sessions. ^ has been one of port from the Ramsey ship was very the best kept li­ A bill introduced by Sen. War­ braries ever seen ren G. Magnuson last year to concise, "The ship is coming in for on this vessel." impose strict limits on US trans­ payoff very clean. There were no Besides the ef­ fers never got beyond the com­ beefs, no logs and no disputed Hugart forts of G a t e s mittee hearing stage, although a overtime." This has been the r^ new effort is expected to try imd port throughout the entire trip, and Hugart, mention must be given to the cartoons drawn by Moose, bring the measure out this session; they said. the 12-8 AB watch. Besides there ^ $ i. The hili got the endorsement of were always plenty of tall stories Secretary of Labor James Mitchell, It was just one big family on but conflicting Defense Depart­ the Omar E. Chapman according to from the fishermen aboard, who, while keeping us supplied with ment statements^ on the transfer John Horn e n, some 900 pounds of fish. Just never program as a part of US merchant ship's delegate. seemed able to bring in that "big marine policy kept it bottled up. Everything ran one." The British statement indicated smoothly with that a UK ban on transfers would both the old man be ineffective since owners of and the chief runaway fleets could still obtain engineer well tonnage elsewhere, in'cfuding the pleased with the US. It pointed but that the ban trip. There wffre would thus work to the disad­ no beefs to re­ vantage of British shipowners who port and all of Homen wanted to get rid of second-hand the repair- lists tonnage. have been completed. Special men­ Ships under the registries of tion must go to Jack Gates, deck Panama, Liberia, Honduras and engineer, and Chester Hugart, TANGIER—A binge in Oran, Costa Rica enjoy virtually un­ ship's treasurer for the fine Job limited freedom from taxation, they have been doing to keep northern Algeria, turned into a safety and manning standards and peace and harmony among the men. five-month hitch in the French other regulatory devices imposed Gates has been one of the most Foreign Legion and ended in a fantastic 500-mile escape hike across the North African desert, according to a story told by two merchant seamen. The two men. Van Lester Hollis of Oklahoma City and Raymond Rouse of Philadelphia, told the American counsel in Tangier that they got a skinful while their Swedish vessel was in Oran. NEW YORK—The membership has again given a vote of The nextcargo morning, they claimed, thanks for a job well done to the gang on the Robin Line they found themselves in the For­ ships. The SIU has already won six of the seven Robin IJne eign Legion and on their way to Sidi Bel Abbes, the legion training ship elections. The remaining-* — one, on the Robin Hood, is ex­ transit during the past period. center. pected to be held by January There were also four ships going The legion was not a picnic ac­ 9th. into temporary lay-up during the cording to Hollis. The training was Shipping held up very well for period. They were the Kathryn "tougher than our marines," the "A" seniority men during the past and Edith (BuU), Armonk (NJ Ind.) World War H veteran said. With two weeks. Some of the Jobs hung and the Lawrence Victory (Missis­ rifles and 50 pound packs they were marched miles in the broiling on the board for two or three calls sippi). African sun to "toughen them up." before finding takers. The vessels paying off were the There were 24 vessels paying off, Steel Apprentice, Steel Worker, The pair decided to take up the one signed on and IF^were in Steel Maker, Steel Chemist (Isth­ offer of Algerian nationalists who said they would aid recruits to get mian); Elizabeth, Kathryn, Edith out of the country. With 20 other (Bull); Seatrain's Louisiana, Savan­ legioneers, their story goes, they Use Only One nah and New York; Bradford Is­ walked out of the fort and into land, Fort Hoskins, CS Baltimore Saida where the nationalists sup­ Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ (Cities Service); Maxton (Pan-At­ plied them with civilian clothes ing slow payment of monies due lantic); Morning Light, Fairlahd and food. They started their trek from various operators.in back (Waterman); Alcoa Puritan, Roam- at night, they said, in order to wages and disputed overtime er, Pegasus (Alcoa); Robin Trent, avoid the intense heat and the Riff should first check whether they Robin Locksley, Robin Goodfellow Arabs who are friendly to the have a protker mailing address (Robin); Coe Victory (Victory Car­ French. After a month's wandering they on file with the company. SIU riers); Ocean Deborah (Ocean . headquarters officials point out Transport). The Robin Locksley reached Tetuan, where they tele­ that reports received from sev­ (Robin) was the vessel signing on. phoned the American consulate, at The in-transit ships were the Tangier. They said the consul re­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address Almena, Gateway City, Chickasaw. ported the incident to Washington' while a beef on the same score Arizpa (Pan-Atlantic); Azalea City, and would arrange passage home. • Newspaper accounts failed to lis sent from another, thus cre­ Wild Ranger, Morning Light (Wat­ ating much difficulty in keeping erman); Losmar, Pennmar (Cal­ mention what kind of hard stuff mer); Wang Ranger (Denton) and they sell in Oran that was respon­ accounts straight.. fi*. the Michael (Carrrfs); ' " ' sible for all this. ii-J-i'".'I One Drink In Gran, 5 Months In The Legion? SlU Votes 'Well-Done' For Robin Line Crews • V?>1 ' 'S - I •' 1 »'•' i 1 ••.P. Ml •^1 A �• • •_ VY • .rT".-.f-r^*-T",; thff« Etgkt SEAFARERS • LOG Jamunr S. 195t H.: ^ ' -I- '^•r, 'ii^; •-;'. . - • m ; r- ''' ,-F' • \ "• ^ • V-'> A • "y ,.-A ' :-j . --.i^ • /- -••• »"•• "r •V-. '-., ' •• •' •',*. • u'n • ^ i. . • ' '••" •' -• ' V- --: •:••••; -o-v,. .--;• ..'-4- ?••'•..' • • • • :L'"- 'Z• ' S"*. Ifei' • O I^N-- NE OF SEVERAL HiWD-eontracted deep sea and harbor tug operations, the G&H tow­ ing fleet rates as the biggest com­ pany In the Gulf. It has exclusive harbor towing rights in several Texas ports including the HouistonGalveston area, operates a deepsea towing service and has a big stake in tidelands oil marine serv­ ices. Members of the SlU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division man the 26-boat fleet in all ratings un­ der the top contract in the Texas area. Pictured here are a few aspects of the G&H operation and some of the HIWD crewmembers who man the tugs. 6'f- --. -Fv in •f-,: SA.. 1^": |i^^- &i--'y' '(•-.f!/^r': vy'' Tug Grampus is shown helping toW tidelands ofl drilling platform. G&HTOWING § •: i^'-. iV; SIU-HIIVD in the Oulf/• 11- h \&r' Juno bj Ed Va Mmt-yy: n y, '• ..•-'A.*" >.• VlC-". - • '•" 'i \ li - Sifr^ ' l:f}Sf ,...yy:r':'sy IMly Shifting ship in Galveston harbor, G&H tug Laura Haden puts her snout against vessel to push her out Into stream. , •?• -A \ ^ .-!=.,.5srfAi,'.' . ,ji , • • •• • Tugs Messenger (left)' and Juno are shown heading into G&H's terminal. Sllf Assistant Sec'y-Treas. Bob Mattheivs discusses beef with "Sonny Cocek, mate (1), Capt. Russell Bryant (r) of Mastersoa .;^ ynyMZi " la �V • .1. •si \ 'ri ^1 r f- I r , c gang Is (I to r) A. Reed, R. EUiott, B. R. WlHlams. enthuysen, • / Masterson crewmembers are (1 to r) E. T. Squires, Peter Ryan, John McCain, Captain J. B, Niday poses In wheelhouse of tug Marathon in Houston harbor. m SrSS? # cobk, tate . (1) and RT. tftosdrij^fefe df the'Marathon. . �Pur* Tea SEA FA RE Its jKmrnrr », IIM fOC Sill Drive In Baltimore Spreads, Await New Vote BALTIMORE—Organizing is still going on in high gear in the unorganized harbor operations here. One petition has been filed with the Labor Board and is awaiting official rul­ ing, and efforts are continuing in two other companies in the bray (Robin); Pennmar (Calmar) and the. Morning Light (Water­ harbor. man). December 11 Through December 24 Registered Eng. St«w. Bns. Staw. Tetal Total Total B B A B A B Rag. Boston 12 2 5 *8 7 2 25 11 36 New York 88 21 75 62 14 225 7 42 267 Philadelphia 16 11 2 2 4 1 31 5 36 "Nearly every man in the mari­ Baltimore ^. 80 21 24 36 45 17 171 62 233 time industry in this port carries Norfolk 6 6 6 5 10 3 21 15 36 seaman's papers in his pocket," Savannah 25 20 8 4 4 3 53 11 64 reports Earl Sheppard, port agent. Tampa 18 6 10 2 4 1 34 7 41 Since they are unorganized, they Mobile 24 5 29 5 22 3 75 13 88 represent a threat to the security New Orleans 63 39 8 39 17 9 141 34 175 of every union member, not only Lake Charles' 23 IS 9 12 5 11 43 32 75 Houston 22 13 in times of strikes, but in helping 16 12 11 4 46 32 78 Wilmington .^ 23 15 6 24 20 10 58 40 to keep wages and conditions at a 98 San Francisco 23 15 10 15 7 8 S3 25 78 low level." One bull in a pasture may be Seattle 7 13 7 12 10 14 30 33 63 Shipping for the port was fair more than enough to handle, but eng., Eng. OOCk Staw. Btaw. Total Total Total B A B B A BBag. during the past period. Home­ think of the problems of the gang Total 440 3*4 252 128 141 93 1006 362 13M town boys taking to the beach for aboard the Golden Bear with 146 the Christmas and New Year's of them aboard. The SIU Jacific Shipped holidays account for the large District-contracted ship is carrying Port Dock Deck Eng. Staw. stew. stew. Tetal Tetal Tetal Tet)4 A B C a A A c ShiB. number of men on the registration a cargo of prize Santa Gertrudis Boston 13 5 1 6 5 0 A 1 10 20 10 < 40 list. All hands on the beach had stock, including 135 heifers, to the New York 61 18 6 45 19 16 214 10 5 45 5 151 47 a fine time at the annual Christ­ Philippines from Texas. (What do Philadelphia 13 2 2 8 0 1 0 0 12 33 2 38 3 mas party. .7. 44 27 9 19 20 3 11 .4 18 82 57 16 155 those 11 extra bulls do to pass the Baltimore Norfolk 8 4 1 3 7 4 15 2 2 2 13 There were fiftMn ships paying time of day?) 33 5 3 0 0 0 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 2 10 off during the period. They were The Santa Gertrudis cattle are Savannah 9 3 0 ^6 4 2 0 2 21 8 11 34 2 the Emilia (twice), Jean (Bull); well-known for their durability Tampa 21 6. 0 3 10 9 6 13 1 18 44 69 7 Venore, Baltore, Oremar, Marore, under temperature extremes and Mobile New Orleans 36 16 0 25 8 2 31 9 5 92 33 7 132 Cubore, Chilore, Feltore (Ore); their ability to forage on scanty Lake Charles 17 12 0 10 8 •2 1 14 34 6 28 8 70 Chickasaw (Pan-Atlantic); Losmar pasture. Houston 30 24 0 30 0 20 22 0 14 72 68 0 140 (Calmar); Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ 1 0 0 0 To meet the problem of handling Wilmington0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 3 ice); The Cabins (Terminal Tank­ so much beef on the hoof, the Pa­ San Francisco 2i 7 0 0 15 7 8 0 47 0 14 0 61 8 10 ers) and the Steel Maker (Isth- cific Far East Line installed a new Seattle 10 '7 2 10 25 0 13 0 38 Deck Deck Oaefc Eng. •-» St«w. stew. stew. Tetal Total Tetal Tetal Bng. m-an). type of "portable corral." The B A C B c SMB. Total/.............. 288 125 19*^ 175 122 76 29 175 28 The Bethcoaster (Calmar); Jose- corrals consist of vans capable of 638 323 76- 1037 fina (Liberty Nav.); Baltore, Na- carrying six bulls or heifers, with With no marked holiday pile-off to give things a lift, SIU shipping just inched forward rore, Cubore, Chilore, Oremar, detachable water and feed troughs, Feltore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan- sliding doors and detachable side during the past two weeks. A slight rise was recorded from the 1,037 jobs dispatched; re­ gistration climbed also, to 1,368. Atlantic); Seastar (Traders), and partitions for ventilation. the Steel Maker (Isthmian) paid The coming period is expected "• Each vw with its cattle load inside can be lifted to the deck by to show improvement ail along the day season, is the spur for future off. The in-transit vessels included ship's gear. The partitions are line, with a number of ships due job activity in sight. the Alcoa Puritan, Roamer, Ran­ then opened and the water and to come out of lay-up and take full This period was marked by an ger, Runner (Alcoa); Robin Mow­ feed troughs attached. crews. This, rather, than the holi- overall decline in shipping by class A men, and an "A" registration that went over the l.OOO-mark for the first time since July. The Virglal Coash class B registration was unchanged Please contact Rosc-oe Milton, from the last report. However, as 1933 July Street, Houston 16, the class' A shipping fell off. the Texas. "B" and "C" job figures went up. Placido Dias Six ports managed to show a Contact Jane JBrannon-McMas- ' shipping increase over the previ­ ter,"attomey at law, 317 Stovall ous period, with no particular Buildipg, Tampa, trend evident. These were Boston, Professional Florida. She Is holding legal pa­ Philadelphia, Tampa, Lake Charles, pers- for you. Houston and San Francisco. The J. B; Dyess falloff involved New Yorkr"SaltiThe gear you left aboard the more, Norfolk, Mobile, Wilming­ ton and Seattle,, while Savannah Topa Topa is being held by Rail­ and New Origans stayed where way Express in New Orleans. Clande Woo^ow Pritchett they were before. Your father is very anxious. to • There- was some shake-up in shipping by seniority groups, par­ hear froni you. Please contact him ' at 22 East Tab Street, Petersburg, ticularly for class A men. The Virginia. class A proportion of the total Georgios Spiliotis, FWT shipping fell off to 62 percent. In Please get in touch with your turn, class B accounted for 31 per­ cent of the total, and class C for 7 mother as soon as possible. Joseph C. Lewallen, AB percent. Houston and the West Get in touch with Russell Bran­ Coast ports continued, as they have for several weeks, to ship no class don, Cities Service Oil Company, Hfaashi Kageyama, head of Japan's^ Group of visitorB represrating ' JspB17 State Street, New York City. C men\t alL seamen's union and Mnnemichl Suwa nese seamen's imd shlpbnildiiig wdoiiB Jo Jo Touart The foUowing is the forecast of the same organizaHon study headget mndonm on SIU registrattons proJohn Mack port by port: Boston: Fair .. . New anarters filing set-np. cednre. Your gear left on the Jean LaYorii: Good .. . Philadelphia: Fair , . Baltimore Good . .'. Nmrfolk: fitte has been sent to the Seattle Fair . . . JSavimnah: Good . . . SIU haU. Tampa: Fair . Mobile: Good .. , Harold Kammet New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Please contact your father at 966 Charles: Good . . . Houston: Good Southern Boulevard, Bronx 59, NY. ... Wilmington: Slow ... San Fran_ F. Landry eisco: Fair II. . Seattle: Fair. S. Manard has your hat you left" in headquarters cafeteria Christ­ mas Day and believes you have his. Contact him at CLoverdale 6-5079. - Paul Essman, Doyle Essman Get in touch with Mr, Emilio For obvious reasons the LOG Rodriguez, 1326 Caledonia Hotel^ cannot print any letter or Seattle, Washington. It is urgent. Robert Creel other Communications sent in Please contact Perry M. Pederby Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned sen in care of the headquartersanonymous letters wUl only hall. He is holding something for wind up in the waste-basket. you. Louis Mayberger , It circumstances justify, the Sen Koga, repraenting Japanese shlpywd workers, examines model of Cities Service tanker. Others Your sister, Mrs. Rose Klein LOG will withhold a signature in group Included representatives of electrical workers and coal miners. They ar# on tour spdhsoied wants yoq to contact her at 1268 ; on request. ^ratfordl. ^vei Port Dock OOCk Golden Bear Haul? Just Lofsa Bull *1' teri fe''' fp'.' •' • fgr--iv'" . 1 1^- •fe. '" 1 40MBrinK(l»1IIS Sign Name On LOG Letters • .11.. • �".•Tw;- --'icrrT'.-^.^jf^'S • i y-^yir-.r-f^j . B;'N*''ji-.: -= .' SEAFARERS famurr i, ItSS "-faf Klcfca LOG i' •• '^' 'Needed By The US' CP Drops ^Worker'; Fronts To Fore? The "Daily Worker," long-time mouthpiece for the Com­ munist Party, has been voted out of business by the Party's national executive committee. If the "Worker" ceases to pub­ lish as voted by the committee, that would leave the job maintain their position with far more success than the Party itself. of carrying on Communist The "Worker" had a difficult propaganda programs to other pub­ time of it trying to cover up for lications not directly identified the crushing of the Hungarian with the Party. However, there is rebellion as some of its own staff a report that a new Party publica­ members and many case-hardened Party members bombarded it with tion is in the offing, as yet un­ critical letters attacking the Soviet named. action. Since then, many of these The closing of the "Worker" re­ people have dropped out, leaving portedly is the result of a split in the Party to the hard-core Stalinists the Party which dates back approx­ led by Foster. imately to the 1956 rebellion in One direct result of the Hun­ Hungary. The actions of Russian garian rebellion was a very sharp armed foi'ces in tliat rebellion decline in the financial support for proved too much for many Party the "Worker" which forced it to cut members to stomach and the Party to four pages recently. has been wracked with strife ever back since. William Z. Foster, a long-time Stalinist and Party wheel from way back in the founding days, is trying to whip'the domestic Communists back into line in a 100 percent en­ dorsement of whatever the Soviet Union does. Foster's opposition is LAKEWOOD, NJ—Eggs with a being led by John Gates, editor of the "Dally Worker." Gates sees a union label are the announced show of outward Independence objective of the New Jersey Coun­ from Moscow as the only way the cil of Poultry Farmers Coopera­ Communist Party can survive in tive Unions, AFL-CIO, recently organized here. the US. The group is now establishinjK a The vote to shut down the "Daily Worker" is being generally inter­ monthly newspaper to promote preted as an act of the Foster fac­ the sale of union-produced eggs tion to punish Gates. However, the and poultry. In the hopes of drum­ "Daily Worker" has been on the skids for some time. The climate being what it is, some observers see the move as a Party tactic to con­ centrate Its energies in front groups, because very few want to be openly associated with Commu­ nist Party activities these days. . The "independent" line being talked up by the Gates faction could be a useful delaying, action, with the Party lying low and wait­ ing for the day it is appropriate to sing Moscow's praises again. It is pointed out that groups who fol­ low the Party line, but are not openly associated with the Com­ munists, have been more success­ ful in bucking the anti-Conununist tide. Prominent among them are outfits like the International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, headed up by Harry Bridges, who have been able to Poultry Group In Union Bid I; El ri SlU Victim Xrifical' In BarShoofing The recent—and still continuing—debate in some quarters in Washington over the necessity for a strong merchant fleet has ignored some obvious and persistent trends in the US economy. That trend is simply that the United States, with each passing day, depends more and more heavily on out­ side sources of supply to keep its economy going. And as that dependence grows, the need for more adequate merchant shipping grows with it. ^ The day has long since gone when this country could sup­ ply all the oil and iron it needs for its own uses. Domestic production of those two commodities, plus a very lengthy list of equally essential items like copper, tin, rub­ ber and bauxite (the raw mat^ial of aluminum) must be supplemented by very heavy imports from the outside world. In fact the only critical raw material that the US is well supplied with in ample quantity is coal. Even our apparent wealth, of foodstuffs would quickly dwindle. Into scarcity if we no longer could get enough iron to manufacture farm and food-processing machinery and enough fuel oil to run that equipment. The harsh fact is that as a "have not" nation in many vital raw materials, the United States depends for its very exist­ ence on ad^uate shipping. We are not now at the status of Great Britain which as everybody knows, could not survive for more than a few weeks if its shipping was cut off. But if the US merchant marine would disappear today, this coun­ try would face such serious scarcities that there would be widespread unemjployment and a real "hair-curler" of a de­ pression to quote the former secretary of the treasury. This is among the major reasons why the need for a strong merchant marine becomes more urgent as time goes by. It would lake a foolhardy outlook indeed to rely heavily on for­ eign-flag shipping in such a situation. HOUSTON—Seafarer Raymond J. "Blackie" Arsenault is in criti­ cal condition at the Galveston 'USPHS hospital after being shot by a tavern owner next door to the SIU hall here. Arsenault suffered a severed spinal cord and other injuries in the ..shooting. According to reports in the "Houston Press," Arsenault and a chipmate from Boston were in the tavern when the shipmate fell asleep with his head on a table. Witnesses said the tavern owner, Walter R. Brightwell, ordered Ar"aenault to leave and take his sleep­ ing friend with him. Seafarer Ralph Hampson of New York, one of the witnesses, report­ ed that Arsenault protested that the sleeping seaman wasn't bother­ ing anybody, but that the tavern owner picked up a gun and started shooting. Brightwell was subse­ quently charged with assault to murder. The SIU Houston haU reported Arsenault is holding his own, but chances of full recovery are ruled out. A member of the deck de­ An interesting bit of by-play took place in {he British partment, he Uves in Lowell, Mass., parliament recently. The opposition Labor Party demanded and ships out of Boston. that the British government take action to stop transfers to runaway flags. The answer of the government was, in effect, "We can't do anything until other m'aritime nations agree to do the same in an international conference." The government spokesman was being diplomatic, but what he really was saying was, "Why should we stop transfers wheii United States shipowners are free to continue doing so?" If the US and Britain were to take joinf action in this area, it would be the start of the death-rattle for the runaways. It Temains to be seen then what action Congress will take on the MkgWt* US Responsible Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to aU SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for -the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next'port of calL Similarly,' the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it . by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As' always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu-. ming up sympathetic support among consumers as well as among union members who handle and package their product en route to the supermarket. The group is an affiliate of the National Agricultiural Workers Un­ ion, AFL-CIO, which has been at­ tempting to enroU farmers and farm laborers in various sections of the country. Seattle On Slow Side SEATTLE—It has been a slow p^iod on the shipping side with 01^ one vessel, the Ocean Joyce (Ocean Transport) paying off and signing on during the last two weeks. There were five Vessels, the Massmar, Marymar, Yorkmar (Calmar); City of Alma and the Yaka (Waterman) In transit. AU vessels were reported eledn with only minor beefs. The men on the beach and their famlUes. enjo^ fine. Christmas dinner ilt tiib Kilowatt Restaurant -fT' ''*rt{ I �fift TirelT* *——— Wrom The SEArAREkS luuun S. I95t LOG Seai*.' STIIL VOYAOIR QiHimlan), Nov. IS—Cholrman, R. ionow Saorotary. A. Hunt. Ona man hoapltallsadi two men laid uy with flu. Dlapnta resardins elaanlns chorai. Scraan doora needed for meaa haU. Beer conflacated from foc'ala. Shlp'a fund SIS. Cook misaed ahlp. rejoined In Suei. Motion to tranafer messman becauae of Unsatiafactory aervice. New delegate elected. tlott and ha will sattte same to bast of hU ability. Ship's fund $18.39. Few hours disputed ot which will be taken care of before payoff. Coffee um to be replaced in States. Need new washing machine and new coffee um. Dinner meats to be served hot from galley. Mora care In washing of cups and glasses urged. No discrimiiution to be shown on ship. OIL MAR (Mitt.), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, R. Slough, Jr.; Saerafary, C. Dowling. Food not to be prepared too far in advance—members urged to be patient for their ordera. No beefa. Sample letters of protest re: closing of hospitals to be posted, to­ gether with names, address of Sena­ tors and Representatives. Delegate will mall letters—each man urged to OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Trans.), Nov. 17—Chairman, P. Claary; Saere­ tary,' C. Barg. One man missed ship In Ma^a, rejoined in Formosa. Few beefs (o be taken up with patrolman. New . wringer needed. Need new washing machine. One man hospitaiIzed In Okinawa. Slilp's fund $4.23. One man missed ship in Formosa. Question of number of men required to replace tank tops to be taken up at payoff—whether ot and If all hands are required. Radio operator to post MTD news. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. Har­ well; Secretary, A. Spaneda. Ship'a fund $41.30. Suggestion to purchase $15 worth of magazines. All dogs need greasing: port holes on foc'sles. Each member to donate to ship's fund. ,y^"; MARORE (Ore), Nov. 17—Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, R. Murry. One man missed ship in Bait. Ship's fund $29.02. Report accepted. Check food coming aboard—food is short. Stew­ ard claims he caimot get more food. write at least 10 letters. Ship's fund S144. Report accepted. New delegate elected. FLORIDA STATR (Fence), llov. 31— Chairman, O. Laa; Saeretary, M. Dad­ dy. Washing machine agitator to be repaired. Crew to use officer's ma­ chine In meantime. Ship's fund S15.24. Some disputed ot. Request Installation of safety cut-off switch for washing machine. Bulkhead-type mirrors requisitioned . for crew's quarters. & I I'l. I ^'" I-V. • ¥'1 STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Nov. 17—Chairman, D. Dean; Secretary, L. Guaiinltz. Awaiting water analysis. Sickness aboard. Discussion on broken tables; economy and cooperation on food surplus. KATHRYN (Bull), Nov. 30—Chair­ man, none;. Secretary, none. Every­ thing in good shape, with exception of exhaust fans In bathrooms not working. Will be taken care of this trip—mparts ordered. Report accepted. Nov. 17—Chairman, F. Cornier; Sec­ retary, M. Zelontka. Request change Ivory soap to Lifebuoy or Palmolive. Everything ship-shape. WAND ARCHER (Marine Bulk), Nov. 10—Chairman, S. Tlllatt; Secretary, L. Hail. Repair list to be submitted. One man hospitalized—^replaced. Dis­ cussion on money draws. No Ameri­ can money aboard. Master and crew dissatisfied — refer to Union to straighten company out In this mat­ ter. Motion to set up fund for ship's business—iSOc per man to start. Bath­ rooms to be' checked by engineer. Rooms to be checked for fans! ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Nov. 10— Chairman, T. Costello; Seeretsry, J. Prastwood. Ship's fund $181,. Several hours disputed ot. Collection of $93 for brother who left ship ill. Report accepted. 'Vote of thanks to out-going delegate. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion on Trinidad shore gang run­ ning around ship, also slamming of doora when off-watch is sleeping; un­ necessary noise. Return dirty cups to pantry. fe.. 'i'^' '• iji•i, _ Black gang members Antonio Cruz, Joe R. More and Julio Soils (top, left) take their leisure on the deck of the Emilia. L T. Knight, MM^ takes his on the beach to escape the chipping noise on the Del Sol. Photo by Jose F. Santiago. Above (left), Korean women are shown handling the chipping chores on the- deck of the Ocean Deborah. The trio at right, from the Wacosta, includes ABs Laurence Anderson, L. Stone and A1 Glassner ashore in Bremen, Germany. III:#;"';/ ,fSs L0N6VIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 3—Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, R. Irlzarry. Six new mat­ tresses put aboard. Ice box doors repaired. Small repairs to be done at sea. Valves to be fixed In messroom radiator. Ship sailed messman short. Some disputed ot. New dele­ gate elected. Need replacement for steward dept. Draw to be in US dollars. e DEL ORO (Miss.), Nov. 3—Chairman, D. Ramsay; Sacratary, H. Gardes. Clean ship at payoff. No beefs, no logs, no disputed ot. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $3.68. Purchased books. Ship to lay up for strapping on completion of voyage. Report ac­ cepted. Safety meetings to be held by all depts. and delegates to be elected. Discussion on use of maga­ zines and books—to be returned to messroom. Discussion on food policy. Steward Informed crew of food policy by SIU. This has been carried out for past two voyages. Notices posted concerning same.. CHiWAWA (Cities Service), Nov. 31 —Chairman, A. Allalne. Secretary, W. Dickens, Few hours disputed ot. Re­ port accepted. New delegate elected. Suggestion that slamming of doors be discontinued and return knives to galley: men getting off ship to strip bunks and turif in soiled linen: leave rooms clean. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Nov. 17— Chairman, J. Ruada; Secretary, none. Some disputed ot. Repair list sub­ mitted. Keep pantry clean: extra. linen to be turned over to BR. Do not throw cigarettes in shower. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Nov. If— Chalrntan, P. Cathcart; Secretary, D. Bordeaux. Contact patrolman on posting sailing board. Ship's fund $22.50. One man missed ship. Ona man getting off. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. If—Chair­ man, none given; Secretary, none given. No beefs, all depts. in good < shape. Bosun's room needs heat. Re­ ports accepted. Ship in good shape. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Nov. 17—Chairman, J. Glenif. Secre­ STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Oct. tary, B. Williams. Ship's fund $85.04. 37—Chairman, W. MItchail; Secretary, Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ A. Shrlmpton. Ship's fund $16.16. cepted. See patrolman about payment Few hours jlisputed ot. Request for of disputed ot. All extra and soiled mora coffeo mugs: menu to bd worded Jinen to be turned in, in order to get in good American rather than hotel full count. Suggestion to have Thanks­ French: serving ham steaks. Steward giving dinner Nov. 28 because ship asked for crew's cooperation in taking will be in port Nov. . 28. All agreed,.. linen inventory. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Dec. S— $EATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), Chairman, W. Tatum; Secretary, W. Nov. 34—Chairman, A. Whitmer; Sae­ Dickens. One man sick—will see doc­ retary, P. Patrick. 80 hrs. disputed tor on arrival. Deck delegate elected. ot. Report accepted. Motiou to re­ Two men getting off. Report accepted. lieve delegate oh duty to give his re­ See patrolman about fresh stores— port. New delegate elected. Sug­ eggs put aboard are spoiled. Repair gestion to have meetings oh Saturday list to be made up and submitted. night. Repair list to be made up for each dept. M V DEL CAMPD (Delta), Nov. 34— Chairman, G. Champlln; Sacratary, C. STEEL NAVIOATOR (Isthmian), Braux. New delegate elected. Ship's Nov. II—Chairman, J. McLaren; Sec­ fund $16. New secretary and treasurer retary, P. Harayo. Repair lists turned elected. Repair list to be made up ' In to captain—^repairs now being soon as possible—repairs to be made made. Steward willing to cooperate before arrival. Vdte of thanks to with crew and wants suggestions and steward dept. Return books to library beefs brought to his personal atten- after' reading. X �• t'frw^'" ;• .1 ' •",!.•••• JiiMia^ t, ItSt Urges No More Cliques On Ships To the EdttoR I have a gripe! May I present It this way? How do yoa part your hair? Is It important to your job? Do you feel it should be an ob­ ject for kidding or sarcasm from your fellow workers? Is it anybody's business but your own? Harmony among employees who work together every dAy letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publicattbn in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be riemed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SttAFAREKS modern, and are ako the last word in comfort. All of the rest of the utility rooms are just as modem, which gives this, ship an extra-added look. In fact, one gets the impression he is. on a regular passenger ship,rather than a mere freighter. It's no wonder that when the crewmembers join these iships they stay on for long periods. It seems nothing is spared to retain solid comfort for the crew. Perhaps if some of that • money was channeled into a central fund to provide the crew with a health and welfare fund and a retirement plan these fleets would really be superior to ours. However, I am confident the day will come when an alliance will be reached among all the unions in the interest of fair play. Then all the brothers of the maritime industry can join hands to maintain the highest traditions of the merchant ma­ rine. H. George Horowits Pa^ ThlHeca LOC ii>eaiEion'A Each year at this time greetings Jor all SIU brothers arrive at the LOG office. Here are some of them, reprinted with thanks. ' Greetings and salutations, and a wish for a victorious and very prosperous New Year and for many years to come for our great and powerful Union. George H. Seeberger t t it ' • ' From Singapore, on our way to the Persian Gulf, greetings from a fine ship to our brother members wherever you are. SS Cities Service Miami s> Hope you all have the happiest New Year yet in 1958! "Sir Chailes" t 4« 4" Seafarer Bob Reynolds poses for a farewell pfioia witfi a group of tfie Polish Heart orphans shortly before the City of Alma left Pusan. Third from left is Mrs. Helen Kim, housemother for the 273 young­ sters sheltered at the home. I .TTI - "•^1 --.-rvl Alma Gang Plays Santa For Korean Orphanage Hearty good wishes to all hands. HaroId-"George" Horowitz ^ is very essential, especially in "Hello" to all my buddies at this the confined area alraard ship. Sees Xmas Bonus season. I wish I could be enjoying When men work together, there it with some of you but I am in the is no time for petty jealousies, A Real Assist Proving again that seamen always have a soft spot in their drydock at Savannah for repairs. taking sides or indulging in To the Editor: hearts for kids, no matter where they are, Seafarers on the /4^ i t moods. Whether you like it or While I am here at the Staten City of Alma turned out in force to help some 300 Korean - W. D. Warmack not, the men around you are Island marine hospital, I wish youngsters at the Polish Heart •* "Zalig Nieuwjaar" or Happy the men you are going to be to express my' appreciation tp Orphanage in Pusan. during one visit by Wunderlich, New Year to all members of the working with for quite a while. the SIU, its officials and all my Paul Finrow and Bob Reynolds. SIU from Rotterdam, where I am Led by ship's reporter J. F. Why not get along? brother members who helped The orphanage was started some "Big John" Wunderlich, they con­ working ashore due to illness. Personalities have no place make it possible for SIU men tributed a total of 114,000 wan time ago by Mrs. Kim, who left G. Abbema when there is a job to be done. here in the hospital to receive a plus assorted goodies to present to Poland 18 years ago and found ^ ^ t. Joining up with others to form $23 Christmas gift. Greetings also from the crews Mrs. Helen Kim, housemother of refuge in Korea from her politi­ a clique is not the answer. Ac­ It is a damn nice feeling to of the SS National Liberty and SS the orphanage located in the hills cally turbulent country. A total of cept your fellow man as you have that when misfortune has Jean Lafitte, from Ruby's Drapers above the US Army's Hialeah Com­ 273 children are sheltered at the find him; he has a right to live, you laid up, as you can relax in Bombay and the Home Hotel, pound. Gifts of chewing gum and home under church supervision. too. The Union is here'for the feeling you have a fine X^ion candy were also heaped on the kids Most of them are under the age of Lake Charles. ---, benefit of ail the men, not one to back you up when you need six. or severaL Every man should it. I am not only speaking of Although reluctant to make a have an equal part and each the Christmas bonus, but also "big deal" of their generosity. Finshould do the best job he- can. about all the 12 months in a row probably expressed the over­ Cliques are a dangerous year when I am proud and hon­ all sentiments of the crew when he thing. They are small time and ored, as all my Union -brothers commented: "Hell, what's five or petty, and lead to only one are, to belong to the SIU. As ten dollars to the*average seaman? USPHS ^SAILORS SNUG HARBOR HOSPITAI. thing: trouble! the old saying goes, it is not the STATEN ISLAND. NY STATEN ISLAND. NY I'm single, with no financial wor­ • Why do men who have the big things that count; it's the Victor B. Cooper W. Swilley P. King ries, and make good money, thanks protection of their Union -and little ones, too. USPHS HOSPITAL A. Verdemare P. Robertson to my Union. I'd spend that much NEW ORLEANS. LA. I. Sieger W. Malcewics their job indulge in petty jeal­ As has been said many times, Edward P. Avrard Leo Lang J. Reyes J. Broad on a round,of.drinks ashore." ousies and fights? If you don't we have come a long way, and William Bargone William Lawless V. CoateUetos P. Seidenberg Reynolds added that he didn't Anthony Benedict like your job, get another one. none of it happened overnight Isidore Levy S. Odegard S. SwienckoaU John W. Bigwood John Linn H. AU O. Adama "want to be a softie or a pushover Nobody but yourself is stopping or came easy. It was gained Claude Blanks Michael Muzio C. Reyes N.. Rlchia for the can-shakers, but places like you. Charles CantweU Charles Nicholson C. Anderson I.. Rhino through the years from all the Xi. pitiniTnftnB L. CarrasquUlo Faustlno Orjales R. Freeman that kind of tear you apart. You The Union is here to do a little things that have made our Thomas Caylor Jr. Peter Ortho J. Matthews W. Shaw just can't help trying to do some­ j(d} by protecting our jobs, Union strong and honored. As George Curry Milton A. Poole USPHS HOSPXTAL Winford Powed Donald Dambrlno thing for those kids." looking out for our best Inter­ the years pass along, the SIUSAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Ben Foster Ailen Ritchie ests and producing the best will continue-to become strong­ I George Aanensen C. B. Owens As a final gesture before leaving Adelin Fruge Wert A. Spencer L. A. Ready Jay C. Steele WUey B. Gates Joseph H. Berger men it can to get these jobs er, because we have whAt it Pusan, the crew even made use of Dennis Gomez Nicholas Tala Chas. J. Sincere John G. KeUy done. Why not have, the Union takes. whatever broken dunnage they had, Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton Charles T. Nangle WUiiam C. Watson Lucien Theriot I.ewie A. Wilkerson Alvin Henderson send a representative aboard Wm. A. Oswinkle which is always welcomed for fire­ John W. Broad George Hobbs Peter Walsh the ships to protect each man's USPHS HOSPITAI. wood by the Koreans. The chief James E. Ward John R. Holladay SEATTLE. WASH. God-given rights and end the X % ie George Huber Francis Wasmer mate authorized the agent to sell IR. I. McLeod Joseph W. Waite James Hudson Lloyd Wetzel squabbling, fighting, and cliques the dunnage and present whatever F. R. NapoU J. F. Slusarciyk William Hunter Thomas White which are so prevalent today? Lauds Treatment John KeUy I A. W. Sadeiiwater Clifford Wuertz he got to the orphan.nge also. ISdward G. Knapp Jacob Zimmer Tony Nottage USPHS HOSPITAL The crew urged anyone wishing By PHS Doctors Antoine Landry GALVESTON. TEXAS to contribute to the orphanage to EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL To the Editor: I B. P. Grice OUver J. Kendrlck CAMBRIDGE. MD. send it to the Polish Heart Orphan­ Please convey my thanks to I Lottie HoUiday James A. Winget Swedish^Shlp is Thomas R. Lehay age, 220 Yungi Dong, Pusan, Korea. all the staff at the marine hos­ USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL Tops in Styling pital in Manhattan Beach, Brook­ MANHATTAN BEACH BALTIMORE. MD. BROOKLYN. NY Ben L. Bone F. L O'Laughlln To the Editor: lyn, for the excellent help and J Manuel Antonana Allen Boone John Ossrow Patrick HcCann Days Gone By Recently it was my pleasure treatment they have been giving David Caldwell Murray A. Plyler Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Antonio Doamaral Alexander Rever to visit the M/S Stiireholf, a me. Fortunato Bacomo Herbert C. Mclssac Clarence Gardner Joseph Roll Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass fine Swedish ship that has such Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszko I" know that this letter alone Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Sam Hacker August A. Smith radically-advanced concepts of is not enough to express my Ap­ Vic MUazzo' James F. Clarke Frederick Harris John A. Smith Joseph B. Murphy Juan Denopra I* design that this country could preciation to them, but I would Walter Jackson Joseph A. WilUams W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll Daniel Lippy take notice and perhaps build a like all of them, especially Doc­ Lioyd Wilson C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek Walter MitcheU George G. Phifer Otis L. Gibbs similar ship of its own. tors Hass and Lang, to know G. A. Puissegur Joseph M. Giliard USPHS HOSPITAL In additioirto the fine, sweep­ that I'm deeply grateful for their Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick SAVANNAH. GA. G. E. Shumaker Everett Haislett Eltner B. Frost John A. Muehleck ing superstructure, elegant sa­ efforts. The kind of Uft they Kevin B. SkeUy Wade B. MarreU Verlon B. Jackson WiUie C. Sanders lons and passageways, each give you is not available any­ Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Jimmie Littleton Vincent San Juan Michael Toth Antonio Infante foc'sle is also designed for fine where else, as we seamen all Roy H. McCance Theodore Smith S. Tuttle I Thomas Isaksen Harry L. M. Vaughn Jr. Louie T. McGowan living. Nice roomy cabins for- know so well. VirgU E. WUmoth I Claude B. Jessup Fred MiUer W. D. Warmack Ludwig Kristiansen Pon Wing the crew are done up in the James T. Moore Pat McCann I Frederick Landry Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL most expensive woods and are BOSTON. MASS. ^ 4^ it USPHS HOSPITAL designed with beautiful lockers Edward J. FarreU George D. Rourke NORFOLK. VA. Florencio Letie Leo Q. Strange and drawer space that are de­ Welcomes Aid I Francis J. Boner Walter PuUiam William J. Powers Steven A. Williams lightful to touch. I BuUard Jackson George R. Trimyer MONTEBELLO Here solid woods enrich the By Transporter CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. design more effectively than To the Editor: Francisco Bueno veneers. Deep penetrating oils I would Uke to thank the USPHS HOSPITAL bring out the warm brown officers and crew of the Pan FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer ebony fig;ures of the wood and Oceanic Transporter for their Siegfried Gnittke Harold J. Pancost Well known in the Gulf as the emphasize the exquisite siurface kind and generous expression James R. Hodges August J. Panepinto "Duke of Bourbon Street" in W. E. Orzechowski quality of the finish. Exposed of syrnpAthy after the tornado VA HOSPITAL New Orleans, Tony Pisono tenons join tops and sides, com- struck our homa lii Groves, BOSTON. MASS. submitted this 1944 tintype to tributing an important design Texas, on November 7, 1957. Thomas W. KilUon element. We wish the best for all of. VA HOSPITAL show what he looked like in HOUSTON. TEXAS . \ The messrooms are cafeteria yoji. the old days with a full head John P. WiUiamson styIe,^^done up in traditiopafe . \ Mrs. Jfphii Lager USPHS, HOSPITAL -MEMM^TENN. Chihritei» BuMbh-*--- ' I f .'ii •>^l �pMgt Fourteen ' s.-:v • >?•••• h--i- 'Sea-Spray' ..... -.By seafarer Robert 'Red' fink -fr-'' : •' V(- • • II Janaary 8. 1951 SEAFARERS^ LOG 1 I 'F of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ^ave again b^en brought to light. Their impelling aim of trying To the Editor: to presenCus with unchallenge­ I bavo ]ust read tho prize- able authority and affect a per­ winning LOG editorial on the manent purge of seamen from faults of the Andrea Doria the USPHS. which was reprinted In the Dec. "Yes, Senator, we are des­ 20th issue. It was a damn good tined to he stripped ... and one. we don't like it!!" But there are still quite a few Wallace J. Lanasa questions to he asked on this Shlp^s delegate score, such as what is being done about all these unsafe and 4" t 4" unfit ships? We who do so much damn Asks Payment Bids For Aetlon, Less Safety Talk On Old Debts letters To The Editor . X Xr "Junior! I told you to practice until daddy ahips out!" USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip It f;. f SIU HALL DIREdORY Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. SIU, A&G District LOG-A-KHYTHM: This Is Me ifs"-. • c .iPr: •1^ lil=. k IlK't IV'' IB;lift,''/ •• I:K; Ilk Si • %" li l> 'b I jK:t •By J. F. WunderlichSome men will strive for riches, They only loork 'cause they must; Others are hungry for glory. Careless of what it may cost. In misery some save their pennies. Holding the money they earn. Then deposit them all in a bank So they can get more in return. I myself, I'm just a seaman, Happy if the sun will shine; When ashore in a foreign port. Having a glass of wine. b I might be poor and a wand'rer But the world is mine and yours, I believe it is just i heaven Maybe you think it's a curse. 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SUP HONOLULU There'll always be a maiden To share my love of life. And when I meet the right one, I'll take her home as my wife. So why should I worry of riches. When there is a woman to love, And a tropic lagoon to anchor in With a bright moon above? You can keep the dollars and glory, I'll take the loving and joy; On my cruises around the globe To me the world is a toy. 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 24925 SAN FRANCISCO.. 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON ...605 Marine Ave. Terminal 43131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S.. MONTREAL 128% HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-^ please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET AOCRESS ... CITY SEA CHE5T j TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubicrlber and hav# a ehanga S of address, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS Pi NBBO IN ANOSMOfig FHOWATbOjMBRUSlI roA&xj\NeaiSfZ: AU-ATSPeCIAL. ££4 PRICES your ......................... • .:.; ZONE..... STATE..... BVEtfrmiiiG'ibij 'J SHORE WEAR « SEA GEAR SEA GEAR f SHORE V(rEAR All letters to the editor for publication In the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toiU be withheld upon request. talking in print and-so little in action haven't too much to say. I, for one, have seen many ships come into port with equipment so fouled up that you'd have to be a fool to sail them. You'd have to be>a fool or need a Job so badly that your life didn't mean much to you. Then once you got out to sea, you'd dis­ cover for yourself what a hazard you are on. Before that, you were so anx­ ious to get the job you wouldn't listen to the guy who was pay­ ing off; the job meant more than anything else. There are a "^at many ships sailing today that are so unsafe that even the rats have sense enough to leave them, yet we sign on and sail them and don't complain until they crack up, sink or blow up. Then we com­ plain because the lifeboats wouldn't work or the davits were frozen. These were all the same things we talked about and griped about while at sea, then forgot about when the ship was paying off because the crew was in a hurry to get ashore and figime the next crew-would take care of itself. Little did they realize that by paying off the ^hip and not say­ ing a word about its condition they were only helping out the company and maybe hurting their own Union brothers. They may not even have realized they would he ljetter off staying on the old ship and. fixing It up than by paying off and taking another one blind. Safety is a good thing as long as something is done about it and goes further than idle talk. You decide, fellows. Think about it and when you get. through laughing and sober up, remem­ ber someday it may be your own life you're playing with. - Dave Barry To the Editor: I've always been in favor W' guys who fight for their rights as long as they don't take ad­ vantage of those who can't fight hack. In my own case, 1 have been disabled for some time and feel some people have been taking advantage of me in a way that hurts. When 1 was able' to go out and make more money I did not care aBout it, hut now that I can't I think it's about time those who owe me money should pay hack what they ho^iestly owe. 1 don't think any names should be mentioned at this time because these men know what the score is. I'd just like to say that any monies owed me would he appreciated at this time. My address is 20 Grand Ave.. Hicksville, NY. , Jimmy HaWlton Recalls 'Worst' Voyage in 1905 To lift Editor: 1 received the SIU disability benefit check and the Christ­ mas bonus yesterday, for which 1 am very grateful. 1 havp a lot of time I don't know what to. do with since our hall here in Miami closed, down, so 1 have spent the last few Refired Senafarer B." M. Larsen offers a stern view of fiis frihdel of a brig ho sailed on bock in 1905. months making a replica of a brig on which 1 made a trip from Port Arthur, Texas, back Steel King Raps in 1905. If 1 had the .exact dates Threat To PHS of that voyage 1 probably could capitalize on it for some maga­ To the Editor: The following is the text of zine or newspaper, because it a letter sent to Sen. Warren G. really is unbelievable what a Magnffsen, chairman of the sailing skipper could get by , Senate Interstate and Foreign with 50 years ago. This was what would be an Commerce Committee, protest­ ing the action being taken by ' unbelievable stoiy of the worst the Budget Bureau with a view trip 1 ever made during my 50 to gaining the shutdovm of four years of seafaring. The voyage irom Port Arthur on board the USPHS hospitals. brig, the Frances S. HampshirS, It wati sighed Individually liy ended in Brooklyn 32 days later myself and 32 other members Abe faU of 1905., The of the SIU imlicensed crew on during navigation waa done by our the Steel Kinf - buccaneer sWp^jBr,, Captain Van "Dear Senator: • , f ' ; y Born. .. "The unpredictable e'fideavors ' • » /I �SEAFARERS 'iJiiniiarf !• 19S8 Pace Fifteca LOG Summary Of Events In 7957 (Continued from page 16) ment-owned Canadian Nation^ Steamahips, Ltd., brought the Canadian Prime Minister into the dispute. A settlement was seen imminent aftei> the failure of company strikebreaking tactics that in> eluded the transfer of its eight ships to Trinidad registry. This got nowhere when neither West Indian nor British seamen would man the "hot" ships, and the In­ ternational Transportworkers* Federation firmly supported the Canadian Seafarers. Washington Atis On Ship Issues A key role for the merchant marine in US defense planning seemed assured at year's-end despite the advent of sputnik and contradictory "policy" statements from the Pentagon. This buoyed hopes that ship construction funds would be restored. Congress cut over-all foreign aid funds but authorized more surplus agricultural sales including shipments to "friendly" Com­ munist nations, so that US ships returned to Poland after a 20-year absence. Appro­ priations for USPHS hospitals were in­ creased, but right after adjournment the budget bureau took steps seeking a shut­ down of four hospitals. Ship operators finally won the right to 24-hour quarantine in US ports, providing they paid the Inspectors' OT bills . . . Pro­ posals for strict limits on ship transfers got nowhere, but won a key backer in Labor Secretary James Mitchell. At the same time, "runaway-ship" operator Robert Anderson became Treasury Secretary. A strong protest finally convinced the Defense Department that US rather than foreign seamen should man strategic mis­ sile test ships . . . The Coast Guard's dis­ credited profiling system for screening out seamen popped up in the report of a spe­ cial Commission on Government Security. SlU Organizing Gains Mount A new string of organizing successes were scored by the SIU, bringing thou- the first union contract for marine em­ ployees with a major company, Phillips Petroleum. In rapid order, other pacts set a pattern of $50-$75 more per month in base pay alone for the men involved. The largest tugboat operator in the Gulf was also brought under contract again after a 33-day strike at G&H Towing . . . Similar victories at shoreside marine plants in many ports and a series of vir­ tually unanimous SIU victories in elections covering Baltimore tugboatmen also high­ lighted the year ... In Houston, when the SIU asked an election covering two boats, they were chartered to an operator already under SIU-HIWD contract so the men got a $125 monthly pay increase without even having to vote. Top Marine News Items SIU broke into tideiands Held or­ ganizing tugs and service vessels. sands of workers vast gains in wages and benefits. The SIU's Harbor & Inland Waterways Division cracked the Gulf tidelands oil industry wide open by winning A top news story for the year, revolving around the Russian sputniks, brought on a call for merchant ships to act as spotters of the man-made moons . . . The Suez Canal reopened in April, ending the need for ships to make the long, dreary voyage around A.'rica. There was little enthusiasm thereafter to build standby pipelines for moving Persian Gulf oil in the event of a new Suez crisis. Ambitious tanker-building programs also fell by the wayside. The Panama Canal was confronted with a crisis of its own when long dry spells lowered the level of Gatun Locks to the Herman Cooper & 'Lidford Law' (Continued from page 4) | ute. As a matter of fact, you drew what I am talking about. That is the resolution, the proposed reso­ exactly what I thought." lution, suspending Sims before the charges on which he was to be sus­ Anotlier pa.ssage reads as fol­ pended were prepared and lows: SENATOR ERVIN. "Wait a min- served?" Your Gear.. for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties ' Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters " Sou'wesfors Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jlewolry Cameras luggage SEA CHEST MR. COOPER. "1 think that is so." SENATOR ERVIN. "In other words, you draw up what is equiv­ alent to a verdict of guilty before the indictment is even present­ ed . . ." MR. COOPER. "Well you can place fbat construction on it, but I tell you this is customary prac­ tice in courts, in administrative agencies and elsewhere. There is nothing unusual about that. Sena­ tor." SENATOR ERVIN. "Having spent a large part of my life in courts, I have never yet heard of drawing up a verdict, which is to be rendered in a case before the charges are preferred against the person against whom the verdict is to be rendered. This is the first time I have ever heard of it in human history." MR. COOPER. "Senator, per­ haps I did not make myself clear." SENATOR ERVIN. "You made yourself too clear." ii> 4" • Discussion then developed on why Sims was not present at the hearing at which he wa.s charged and why the board did not wait after it made its findings before notifying Sims and acting on the charges. MR. KENNEDY. "I think It is a little peculiar to have a meeting at 2 o'clock in the morning, an ex­ ecutive board meeting at 2 o'clock in the morning, not inform any­ body that it is going to take place, and then suspend somebody. If that is the way you operate, fine. You are the attorney and you have advised them to do it." ". . . Would you tell the commit­ tee why you would not want to wait unti! the following morning at 10 o'clock?" MR. COOPER. "The resolution will indicate the reasons why . . . It was to provide an interim or­ derly method " MB. KENNEDY. "They could not do it from 2 AM to 10 AM? You could not wait eight hours?" MR. COOPER. "For a variety of reasons which I submit the reso­ lution spea^ for itself . , ." (This is'the second of a series of articles on Mr* Cooper.! ' danger point for many big ships and emer­ gency measures had to be invoked . . . Work on the "big" seaway steadily ad­ vanced, and there was talk of a "little seaway" to Unk Montreal and New York via Lake Champlain and the Hudson . . . At long last a start was made on a shortcut to the sea for the port of New Orleans, and a plan dating back to Napoleon I for a tunnel under the English Channel link­ ing Britain and France was revived. Ships in the Far East were right on the spot for the first wave of the Aslaa fin virus long before it started an epidemic of scare headlines In stateside newspapers ... Cigarette sales rose In spite of new "evi­ dence" linking smoking and lung cancer, which got a big push from the prohibition­ ists as well. Teetotalers cited another set of statistics to show that smoking and "excessive" drinking were lethal also. It was a year when even an innocent coffee break once or twice a day was called bad for the health, and a little snooze on the boss' time was suggested instead. The actual wreck of the old mutiny ship Bounty was found by a skindiver, and the vaunted replica of the Pilgrim ship May­ flower nearly capsized at her launching. She finally made it across the Atlantic into Plymouth, Mass., under tow but in­ stead of staying left for New York and Miami where the tourist trade was better . . . Least surprising news item of '57 was Harry Bridges' statement to a national TV audience that the Commies were better than ever and that there weren't enough of them in the labor movement. RECENT ARRIVALS All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Robert Owen Brooke, born De­ cember 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Osborne M. Brooke, Prichard, Alabama. Charles Robert Brown, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Brown, Houston, Texas. Terry Ray Casanova, born No­ vember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray H. Casanova, New Or­ leans, La. Wanda Mae Crawford, born No­ vember 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie D. Crawford, Jackson­ ville, Fla. Robert Sidney Cutrer, bom Decembe 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George S. Cutrer, Mobile, Ala. Robert M. Espino, born October 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antanasio Espino, San Francisco, Calif. Bobbie Sue Faircloth, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Faircloth, Crichton, Ala. Therese Denise Gibson, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel L. Gibson, Chickasaw, Ala. Karen Ann Gouldinan, born De­ cember 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, James I. Gouldman, Mctairie, La. Terry Thomas LeMau-e, born November 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George T. LeMaire, Balti­ more, Md. Dorothy Louise McDonald, born December 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sam W. McDonald. Mobile, Ala. William McLaughlin, born No­ vember 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. McLaughlin, Balti­ more, Md. Grace Principe, born December 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ erto Principe, Santurce, PR. The deaths of the following Sea farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. condition on November 5, 1957, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He became a full member of the Union on May 11, 1946, and sailed in the engine department. Brother Bar­ tulomei is survived by his wife, Jovita C. Bartulomei, of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Burial took place in Municipal Cemetery, Mayaguez, PR. Leo B. DeLoach, .33: Brother DeLoach died on December 5,1957, in Mobile, Ala­ bama. Death was caused by a ma­ lignant condition. He became a full member of the Union on May 15, 1946, and sailed in the steward department. Brother DeLoach is survived by his wife, Mary Nell DeLoach, of Chickasaw, Alabama. Burial took place in Pine Crest Cemetery. Mobile, Alabama. ^ 4 4> Charles E. Spencer, 65: A heart condition caused the death of Brother ,Spencer on November 25, i957, in Pinson, Alabama. Ho be­ came a full mem­ ber of the Union on December 17, 1638, and was sailing in the 4> ^ deck department. Brother Spencer Franeiseo A. Bartulomei. M: is survived by bis wife, Lola SjienBrother Bartulomei died of a heart cer; of Birmingham, Alabama.' i �''H >-v SEAFARBRS^UMS Jon. S 1958 » 9 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • liiiiii Notable for many outstanding de­ velopments, 1957 will probably be remembered most as the year that saw the untimely end of the Harry Lundeberg era; that brought 70year-old sailors to the forefront of the seamen's movement via the American Coal beef and produced impressive strides to­ ward maritime labor unity. A variety of memorable "firsts" were re­ corded, among them the opening of the first three SIU medical centers. The first union contracts were won by the SIU in the growing Gulf Tidelands oil industry. The first US wine tanker, "roll-on-roll-off" ship as well as the first true "lift-on" trailership all went into service. A hint of the future was the start of construction on the first atom-powered merchant ship. It was a year the SIU built a new string of organizing and election victories; when too much ballyhoo turned the "good will" ship Mayflower 11 into a tourist attraction; and the traditional "women and children first" disaster rule came under attack. At the same time, the Suez Canal reopened and the Panama Canal almost dried up. 1957 also saw Robin Line jobs taken off then put back on SIU shipping boards where they belonged, in the face of a National Maritime Union raid. It also was the year the Seafarer Welfare Plan ex­ panded its list of no-cost benefits for Sea­ farers and their families to a new high of 16 items. Kern Hills Opens Clafh SIU crewmen on the tanker Kern Hills eaimed world-wide recognition last spring when they sailed the first American ship through the disputed Gulf of Aqaba into the Israeli port of Elath. Their action eventually paved the way for an opinion The SlU In 1957 SIU Fought Major Beefs - The biggest beefs of 1957, which are carrying over into the New Year, are American Coal with its famous battle of the oldtimers, the NMU's raid on the Robin Line and the Bull Line strike. The year 1957 opened with Seafarers picket­ ing American Coal ships in New York, Baltimore and Savannah in protest against company discrimination against the SIU. Group of SIU of NA oldtimers on American Coal's Cleveland Abbe. Previously mates and engineers had struck the ships because the company signed a contract with a paper local union. District 50 of the United Mine Workers, which is part-owner of the company. The NMU's support of the paper local contract led to a breach of its 20-year al­ liance with the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, and the subsequent en­ trance of MEBA into the Maritime Trades Department. Following a court order on hiring, SIU oldtimers from all districts vied for the coal ship jobs in a still-continuing fight. At last report, the company had just two ships running of the seven it started Harry Lundeberg, 87 Others Died •— w Israeli troops shown guarding SlUmanned Kern Hills in Elath. ' by the State Department that the Aqaba straits were international waters and all ships were entitled to free passage. For its part, the Kern Hill was blacklisted and re­ fused services in Arab ports. SIU Aid To Other Unions P"' fMK': , fP-p'f'p The SlU's traditional policy of aiding other unions and various worthy causes made the headlines again, when Seafarers volunteered their help in the clean-up work after last summer's Hurricane Audrey. In the wake of the devastation caused by the big blow along the Louisiana-Texas coast, AFL-CIO building tradesmen and SIU men from the New Orleans and Lake Charles halls won plaudits for their work in erecting 25 new homes for Louisiana hurricane victims. On the union front, the American Guild of Variety Artists presented the SIU in Philadelphia with a plaque expressing thanks for Seafarers' aid in various local beefs . . . In Puerto Rico, similar recogni­ tion for SIU assistance came from the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Longshore- The deaths of 87 SIU men were re­ ported during the year, but the stork delivered five times as many potential replacements, including four sets of twins. Two men were lost on the tug Kay R. out of Tampa, and another, sail­ ing as mate, died in a collision involv­ ing the Navy tanker Mission San-Fran­ cisco that also took the lives of nine West Coast crewmen. A heart attack last January cut short the militant career of Harry Lundeberg, 56, secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and founder and president of the SIU of North America from 19^8 on. A mem­ orial statue of Lunde­ berg will be dedicated at SUP headquarters this January 28 on the anniversary of his Lundeberg death. A new US bulk carrier was renamed the SS Harry Lundeberg in his honor last June. Othe^ well-known SIU inen who passecf away were ex-circus acrobat Curt Starke, only four feet tall but a big man in the memory of his friends; Vic Litardi, veteran of many SIU water­ front beefs who also served as an organ­ izer of runaway ships' for the Inter­ national Transportworkers Federation, and oldtlmer Claudio Barreiros, 64, who died while serving on the Casimir Pul­ aski in the American Coal beef. operating, with one due to lay up, as the coal market collapsed. The Bull Line strike over contract gains for Seafarers was brought to a tempor­ ary halt by a US Court injunction. How­ ever, the US Court of Appeals reversed the injunction and a company appeal from that reversal is currently pending in the US Supreme. Court. The strike ran for 64 days. The NMU's raid on Robin Line followed purchase of this fleet by Moore-McCormack last spring. Seafarers stuck to the ships despite NMU pressure on them to get off, and their persistence was re­ warded when the National Labor Rela­ tions Board called for an election. So far, the SIU has won six of seven ships voted and has been certified on four. The last ship is scheduled to vote next week, with the NMU making at­ tempts in court to block crewmembers from obtaining the union of their choice. I: •('1 J Trends In Shipping Trailerships took a firm hold in the in­ dustry, with four types in use or planned. Pan-Atlantic brought out converted C-2s modified to load and discharge 225 trailer vans via moveable deck cranes, a refine­ ment of its earlier "lift-on" tankers. Seatrain planned a service hauling trailer vans on flatcars in addition to regular rail­ road boxcars. TMT's Carib Queen, tha first true "roll-on-roll-off" vessel, got a new lease on life after operating diffi­ culties and money troubles had idled it most of the year. Russia launched a 16,000-ton atomic ice­ breaker and the US commissioned its third nuclear sub. Performance flgares on the first atom snb, the Naatilas, showed it had traveled 60,000 miles on its original charge Safety Program ftecorcfs Cains The SlU's industry-wide shipboard safety program got up a full head of steam in a year in which there were no major disasters involving SIU A&G ships. Before being sold, the Robin Tuxford was cred­ ited with a world safety mark of 502 days without a lost-time accident. In their own fleets, the Wild Ranger (Waterman), Del Monte (Mississippi) and Steel Artisian (Isthmian) got special safety awards and bosun William Velazquez received a Coast Guard citation for the rescue of a drown­ ing shipmate in 1958. SIU ships also had their share of rescues with the Steel Ap­ prentice saving 15 Indian seamen near Suez and the Claiborne doing the same for 43 men off a Liberian freighter in the Gulf. The loss of twice as many passengers as the 94 rescued by the SIU Pacific District's Mormaesurf from an Argentine River steamer sparked an SUP demand for motorized lifeboats on all US vessels to speed rescue efforts . . . Eighteen months after the Andrea Doria disaster, there still was no real change in world sea safety rules to bring them up to US standards. Union Welfare Benefits Expand The first SIU medical center opened in Brooklyn to provide no-cost medical exams for Seafarers and their families.' Two simi­ lar facilities were operating on a tem­ porary basis in New Orleans add Mobile by December . . . The SIU Welfare Plan also added a new benefit covering blood transfusions and eliminated outright the Sen. Warren Magnuson cut ribbon opening first SIU Health Center. "$50 deductible" provision so that all hospital room and board costs were paid from the first dollar up to $10 daily. Active Seafarers-again walked off with four of the five annual SIU scholarships. The daughter Of an SIU man won the fifth $6,000 award . . . A new SIU hall was opened J.nSiin^Jiiab'. Lift-on ship Gateway City came out with radically-new cargo gear. of nuclear fnel about the size of a golfbaU. "The upgrading program for World War 11 Libertys was termed a success, but 100 of the oldest ones were ordered scrapped anyway . . . Mississippi signed up for a $160 million fleet replacement program after rejecting merger offers from Lykes . . . Tests showed a good hull paint job could add half a knot to a ship's speed ... Shore leave for supertanker crewmen be­ came a problem when some ships began' unloading into pipeline "terminals" IH miles offshore. Sea Labor Unity Crows Virtually all marine unions were united in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment in 1957, including a former CIO affiliate, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associaiiuii. AFL-CIO president George Meany reiterated that MTD was the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine unions. Twelve international unions are now members of MTD. A referendum on an interim program leading to final merger in 1960 by the SlUaffiliated Brotherhood of Marine Enginr -:•« and the MEBA was already underway ... The two AFL-CIO radio officers unions also negotiated a no-raiding and mutual assistance pact. The same joint action which had estab­ lished the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union on West Coast ships was continued under the banner of the SIU Pacific District, composed of the Sailors, Firemen and , Cooks. It produced greater contract gains as well as increased benefits under a merged pension plan for members of all three unions .. . With broad labor support, Harry Bridges' longshore unioii was' whipped in two separate raids on SIUaffiliated fishery unions in Los Angeles Harbor and Alaska. . 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I t-. ., •I '•• •• i ., -•'''Ti f.a'^P ;:' v - J > •"•.-'• s-'-s /. k'-- J i' /' • i l!^^Vkk'-^tsW-;Ki4i;;5v'yfSrVs^^ , -T"''y ^ ''.• ••'s"{s,«ii". i' .••^r^i,S".»S-.",fcs...s?i'-;,S!S''": •,' '• - '".• 4"v.4., -••'r.-'m ..'' '•'v.'ft" :^? iff .J .I : : • 5.^--vs :iiv-.-' .-.v., i---\ ;;„ s-iili �- • ••'•'-. ' V ' ll«ip^enieBtaiT—Pag« Tw® I' •(^>. CONSTITUTION Seafarers Infernatienal Union A&G District AFL-CIO (As Amencfecf, August, 1956) h. .r- ll*.- p-. •if v. PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen* of America, realizing ^ the vdue and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, to embrace aii seamen and fishermen of North America. Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon the following principles: Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing In the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ men to receive their employment through their own Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Next, is- the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ ful manner by those in command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to tliose in com­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all po'-«ible assist­ ance to our employers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence indivfdually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamenship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to - maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Seq. To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To*regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their ihterests guarded * from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this constitution.^ STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS In order to form a more perfect union, we members of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seiafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, , our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ ganizations,'' we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views,-^we shall assist our brothers' of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and poiicies which look to the at­ tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable: ... I • . No member sliall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed, him under/ the Constitution of the Union. n Every member of this Union shall have the right t<Mrote. No one shall deprive him of that right m Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and to hold, office In this Union. , IV No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. V Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ mittee of his brother Union members. VI No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VII A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. vra The powers not delegated to the officials and job holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND GENERAL FOWERS This Union shall be known as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ tive. and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ wise specified in this Constitution. This Union shall, at all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as seamen now perform. ARTICLE II AFFILIATION This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ mitted to membership! in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to timet by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. No candidate shall be granted membership until he has taken the following oath of obligation:^ OBLIGATION "1 pledge my honor as a man* that I will be faithful to this Union, and that I will work for its interest and will look upon every member as my brother; that I will not work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all orders of the Union.. I promise that I will never reveal the proceedings of the Union to its injury or to persons not entitled to know it. And if 1 break this promise, I ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship and acquMntance. SO HELP MIB GOD!" Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar^ rears in dues, or more than three months in arrears in as­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and ail other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two , quarters in arrears in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments or unpaid fines. This time shall not run:(a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a ^member is an in-patient in a USPHS Hospital. ; (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. / (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the :: 4/' United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within tfO days after discharge from the Armed Forces (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mercnaot- \'essel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It. shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the appiication of Section S; in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the. principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A- majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members in good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. . ' ^ ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT •v Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall . be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter, in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be Issued upon re­ quest, and dated as of the day that such member accon^- . plishes these payments and request. • Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended dhring the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or. more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied difjring the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six J6) months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership aftei* a two-year period of retirement only by majority vote of the membership. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the day as of which the retirement, card is issued. ARTICLE VII / SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section ]. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Fort Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, in this order, by: (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Seci'etaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by majority vote of the membership to be held during the month of August in any election year, as set forth more particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port'' ;/ Offices are located, v' �mm •T!S SmleaenfMy—Five Thre* Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of tl^ departments; namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be In accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officera of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shail be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman (B) Delegates (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee rd) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional, committees may be formed as provided by a majority, yote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AOENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer ( ) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of. the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b> He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. ( ) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of . the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up. and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port ..r otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considera­ tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. <d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. the Secretary-Treasurer shail designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York. New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise'the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-balloUng report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected lor each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may. in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting In October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject tOv approval or modification by a majority vote , of the membeisMp. (e) The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port (f> The Secretary-^asurer riiall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of <he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion, and prestige of the Union. (h> The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. U) The f esponsibUity of the Secretary-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this as be may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers tions set forth in thi/ Constitution. International Union of North America. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the Secretary(b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fuily Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretary- participate therein. Treasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ *'(c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, capacity. This designation may be changed from time .to support those policies agreed upon by the majority of tho time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes delegates to the convention. of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Section 7. Committees of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (a) Auditing Committee vacancy in the office of Secreta> y-Treasurer. as set forth The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the in that section. regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in • (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent certify or refuse to certify said report. The or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by writing, Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is temporary appointment except in those cases where the located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by. this report, to which the same rules as to certification and Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of tirety shall then be presented to the membership with a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of tho by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the membership. postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall (b) Trial Committee ' remain in effect until a vote is taken. The Trial Committee shall conduct trials of persons (I) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and and shall submit findings and recommendations all measures, and employ such means, which he deems charged, prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further as obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and and trials, and their findings and recommendations must public affairs. specifically state whether or not. in the opinion of the Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable Constitution, were properly safeguarded. to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ (O Quarterly Financial Committee ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ quarterly (thirteen weeki audit of the finances of Head­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be- ommendations. Members of this Committee may make determined as follows: dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, rate findings. or Baltimore who received the highest number qf votes 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee in the last regular election shall be the first in line of shall be completed within a reasonable time after the succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to number of votes in that election. The next in the line of be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ succession shall be that Port Agent oMhe said Ports who- ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and received the next highest number of votes. recommendations. ^ The Port Agents of ti}e said Ports shall also be deemed 3. Ail Port Agents are responsible for complying with to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so ail demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the 4. No report shall be considered as complete without Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's duties an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ as the latter may direct. petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ with the selection of such an accountant, who must be bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote certified under state law. in that body. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. Section 3. Port Agents (d) Appeals Committee (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as diction. (b) He shail. within the jurisdiction of his Port, be are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as responsible for the enforcement^and execution of the Con­ may be adop^^fd by a majority vote of the membership, stitution. Uie policies of the Union, and the rules adopted not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than . by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port one week after the close of the said hearing, make and action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to- submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not wise. for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded inconsistent therewith. (el Negotiating and Strike Committee by the Secretary-Treasiurer. 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer. » sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, and expenses, and complying with all other accounting or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ this Union are involved. structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem-^ shall permit the Port Agent.to otherwise act as chairman bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ majority vote of the members present at the said Port ommendations and submit them to the membership at a regular or a special meeting. Meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for Itself (D Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any provided permission by a majority vote of the membership Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ regardless of the departmental designation under which ommendations, together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the Patrolman was elected. (h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at the said report and recommendations to be submitted ta that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza- the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent tior*. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. regular or special irieeting. whichever he chooses, to­ (i> The foregoing is in addition to those other duties gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in assigned to them by the Port Agent. the same manner above set forth. Section 5. Meetinr Chairmen In no event shail a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including; tee4. obligate Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the ner. withoutthis the approval of the membership of the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ rules of order provided for, from time to. time, by a ship. majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by 5. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majori^ the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, vote of the membership in each Port. as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is (b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in the granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of tho event of a tie. membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. ' . (c) The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ sion of any religious subject tion and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ Seetlaa 6. Delegates ing on all members and other persons nffiiated with �Sa»tfeiiientanr'-^l>flC« Fsnr IF m ItM II 11, r&'' this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership inay repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose .of any part or ^ of a strike plan. ARTICLE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS. UNION EMPLOTEES, AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the TTnion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shaP be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4, Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, . as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture In which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates.' In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent fir Patrolman, provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this seatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an. American flag merchant vessel or Vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomiuaiion, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hrld such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12tb and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist Of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is unabie to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec­ retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results aball be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by -Fi- a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting banded to the member who shall thereupon sign his nams! called for that purpose at Headquarters Port on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate), to* (b> After its election, the Committee shall immediately gether with his book number, and ballot number. ThO, go into session. It shall determine whether the person portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed! has submitted his application correctly and possesses the shall then be remo.ved, placed near the roster sheet, and | necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a the member shall proceed to the voting site. report listing each applicant and his book number under (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab*. the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be iishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem* < marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ her may vote in privacy. ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold th* marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion It in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except at by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of Iht ing after their election. At this meeting, it shaU be read election year and shall continue through December 31sl«, and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ Bulletin Board in each port days legally recognized in the city In which the Port (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the affected is located. If November Ist or December 31st Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized In at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter a Port in the city in which that Port is located, the bal­ containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air loting period in such Port shall commence or terminatt^ mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified^ appli­ as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall mence at 8:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the that, or Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular '• and, continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue mittee's election-. It is the Tesponsibility of the applicant until 7:30 PM. to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, Section 4. Foils Committees without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of th# appear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct, of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting his application or argue for his qualification. for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough standing the prov* <ns of Article XXIV, Section 2, o» to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) mem-' the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its hers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the; election. said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM> (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, In the with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obliga­ case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present in which event, the one so previously classified shall then during this time period. It shall be the responsibUity be deemed qualified. of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purposa le) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall colled ments, of Section 1-A of Article XII. all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stub* of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes* Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and the bal.ot records and files kept by the Port Agent! and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial pu.mbers ani' to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre-: information and instructive comments not Inconsistent sponding serial numbers on the (roster, and then com*; with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified pare the serial number and the.amounts of ballots used! candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within with the vet fication list, as corrected, and ascertain each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly amount, represent the difference between what appears Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast on the veritication list, as corrected, and the ballots used. down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dll* Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed on each ballot, sufficient to jpermit each member voting to by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate com* voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the tnents thereon he desires, provided they are signed and number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given th« so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said Port Agent, to be presented at the next r«>t:ular meetin|^ Bill* number to be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secrets: ladt shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature Treasurer, wlio shall cause an. investigation to be mai forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No recommendations by th'* Secretary-Treasurer. A majority others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as vote of the membership shall determine wha) action, tf indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as In­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ dicated in Article I. ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure tnai the balloi^ Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall no| amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized la of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe tb# rate records of the ballots sent him an4. shall inspect and lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified membe: sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the only tq^vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether the; amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer are in good Standing, stamp their book with the wt.. as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure tha immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ proper registration on the roster takes placq, collect urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preservf amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decorum at the voting site and viciniti the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ thereof. All members and others affiliated with the UnlOR ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Commii voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded when called upon, in the preservation of order aoi for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer decorum. shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors of. at all times be available to any member asking for in­ irregularities la any one day's balloting affecting all thf' spection of the same at Headquarters. balloting in any port, the following procedure shall bi (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, observed: and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committal^ distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro*' that any member may write in the nande or names of any vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the balIo| member .or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots thereU Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. in an envelope, or envelopes, as requiriB, which shaS (d> No member may vote without, displaying - his then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committef Union Book, in which there shall be placed, an appro­ shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of t^ priate notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both said envelope or envelopes, with their book numb.rs nMft prior to being handed a ballot, A ballot shall then be to their signatures. The Committee shaU also placf tlii �Sapplementwjr—>Pire Fhre date and name of the Port on the said envelope or en­ velopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, thct the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of thOKv ballots are enclosed In the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted In that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to Insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing Inscribed thereon. In which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed In a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mall, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be dis­ charged from Its duties until this mailing Is accomplished and evldencv of mailing or delivery Is fumishe"^. the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept In the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxe" In an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have re­ ceived, and all the stubs collected both for the da} and those turned over to It. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all -.he aforesaid ma­ terial. shall not release any of It until duly called for, and shall Insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mall or delivered In person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection. Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. ra» On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, m addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and nut used are enclosed there\vith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the Com­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his slgnatuce and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from theij duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery Is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept. In the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port Is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth In Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIll shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members.. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each ctf the three departments .of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting In ^December of the election year. No Officer, Port Agent, :Patrolman. or candidate for office, or the Job of Port fAgent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this 'Committee. In addition- to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth In complete detail, the results of the election. Including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down Into Port totals. The Ta.ly.ng Committee shall be permitted access to the elec» 0-1 records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at Its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pvrt'nent details. The Tallying Committee Is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member " ho claims an Illegal denial of the right to vote. If It finds the protest invalid. It shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest 'valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be bad no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical. effective, and Just, but which terms. In any event, shall Include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained In this Article. Protests may be made only In writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of Its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of Its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth In this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by It unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, In any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing stand'Dy rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt Its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum In attendance, which quorum Is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the termination of balloting and to Insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom. If any, shall be open to any member, provided he obseri'es decorum. In no event shall the Issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying "-.mmittee be delayed beyond the January 15th Imme­ diately subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, In the event such meeting Is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, In the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to i.. Section 5(c) of this Aitlcle and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not Include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results ot the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section S(f). the closing report shall be accepted as finaL (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore; going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents In each such Port shal] have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5(c). Insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all In the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required icf Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The !Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule Indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in. its closing report. The form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report Is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of. and deemed accepted and fi. -l, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount Is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly.Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or Job Involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for particular office or Job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results deemed final end ac­ cepted as provided' in this Article. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of'the Polls Com­ mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters Is located. Polls Committee reports shal) be entered in the minutes of the Port where It functions. (c). The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume h'- office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2(a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will • faithfully execute the duties of ^ of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer. Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. �1?.'.' '.'y ;.,. .. SuppteinentaiT—Pare Sbt rwv iJ:- : 11' \I'J r I 1^'- II: |&- mV' fet: ;-iBP-. Section 2. Qnarterly Financial Committee. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall be elected at the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Fort Agent. Patrolman or em­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ bers present at the meeting provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting held at 10:00 A.M. the next business day following the tegular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five members, of which threj shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the Port where 'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from ^ Trial Committee deci­ sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ mittee. Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on the number of those who may attend. Section 6. Meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from • the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Section 7. Delegates, As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ vention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with lecommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during thit meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be AKTICLE XV TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writ­ ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request tlie Fort Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After pre.sentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular- meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accu.sdd. who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent (ci A hew trial shall be recommended if the Appeals evidence and. shall not be bound by the rules of evidence Committee finds^fa) that kny member of the Trial Com­ required by. courts of taw but may receive all relevant mittee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the ac­ testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, cused was not adequately Informed of the details of the at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a charged offense, which resulted in his not having been proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not given a fair trial. exist. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to support a Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ the trial except that the accused shall have the right to missed. cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may punishment. select any member to assist him in his defense at the Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the decision and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. time the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ published and shall have them sent to each Port in time tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. that the charges do not adequately inform him of what He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of their last known address, or notify them in person. £uch commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be the Appeals Committee shall stand. based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the number of witnesses produced. Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ Section 5. 'The Trial Committee shall make findings as vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in will insure a fair hearing to the accused. the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ addressed to their last known address, of the results of mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth Section 17. where the trial took place, while a copy^ thereof shall be in Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ son or by mail .addressed to their last known addresses. Union of North America, and the rights of, and The findings shall include a statement that the rights of tional procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary Union to take all steps within their constitutional power of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to to carry ouf the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, without properly requesting a 'Postponement, the Trial upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Committee may hold its trial without his presence. ARTICLE XVI Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations OFFENSES AND PENALTIES to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ regular meeting. ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of bership: the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. the overthrow of the Government of the United States Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall by force; (b> Acting as an informer against the interest of the be discussed. The meeting.shall then vote. A majority Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; vote of the membership of the Union shall; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent, of the Company (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or against the interests of the membership or the Union; (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ to destroy the Union, tions, Of Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the 'd) Order a new trial after finding that substantial jus­ tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to a event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or tation and subsistence. Seetion 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any a fine of $50.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results erty of the value in excess of $50.00; (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, thereof to be sent to each accuse'' and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or joh« elective or not, who is under effective punishme.nt may appeal in the fol­ within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ lowing manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or notice of the decison of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port functions; (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or which shall then beqome part of the minutes. An Appeals election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer ' is charged vdth the duty of presenting the before-men­ are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false tioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity any written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he tions which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall.be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written ment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for. employment peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the e\idence and arguments before it It may grant ad­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for journments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving sideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall evidence of Union affiliation, with IntOnt to deceive; (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions those duly authorized to make such ordeys during time . y .. and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to suspension from the rights and privileges of membership by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ for two (2) years, or a fine of $M.OO, or both: (a) V/ilfully misappropriating or misusing Uniop prop­ stantial evidence to support sucli a finding and, in such 'V case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; . (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, ings as to the weight of evidence. (bi In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualiflca- ~ tions required therefor; .. mended. v'-i' �Sapptemcntaiyr'^Paga Seveji (e) Misconduct dating any meeting or otiier offldal therewith may be Issued and take effect only after ap­ Union Ihroceeding. or bringing the Union into disreputo proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to bb Union policy. by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article: (d) Refusal or negligent failure to. carry out orders of Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. make special exceptions .or rules for any company or Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the vessel, for organizational purj^oses, whether covered by following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a a contract or not ARTICLE XXIII fine of $50.00: QUORUMS (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ or pay-offs; (b> Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a Port shall be six members. tives at pay-off; Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port ' (c) Disorderly cbnduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in "^shail be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall discharging their duties; be a majority of those eligible to attend. (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ (f) Gambling in the Union Hail; in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who^ has committed an offense those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rjghts under this Constitution and to pay the in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, tive of the Union. .. , , . effective unless the quorum Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and shall not be official and poiicies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member MEETINGS at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the to which it~l)r its members are entitled, by bringing the following night. In the event a quorum is not present at member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of Lhe pertinent port shall post­ this Constitution. . . , pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, of any future regular meeting. Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called members, officials and jdb holders. ARTICLE XVII only at thendirection of the Port Agent. No special meet­ PUBLICATIONS ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. This Union may publish such pamphlets. Journals, news­ and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at papers, magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV sucYf manner as may be determined, from time to time, AGENTS' CONFERENCE by a majority vote of the membership. Section I. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agen^jr' ARTICLE XVUl BONDS Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ Conferences during the year. The time and place of each quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. may be determined, from time to time, by a niajority vote These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. of the membership. ARTICLE XIX A majority vote of the membership shall determine when EXPENDITURES such emergency exists. ^ Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and ' to expenditurts to be made or expenses* to be incurred prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union and incu^ such expenditures and expenses as lie within policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority . the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ vote of the membership provided such recommendation ticle XI of this Constitution. id'Tiot inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu, Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ARTICLE XXVI apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned RELATING THERETO with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ sede, to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles dealt with herein, the term "incapacity." shall mean any illness or condition preventing the affected person from X and XI. ARTICLE XX carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence INCOME from the United States; or suspension from office or Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income However, nothing contained in this,Article shall be deemed derived from any other legitimate" business operation or to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than other legitimate source. one job and/or office, in which <)vent no incapacity shall Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the out obtaii)ing an official Union receipt, signed and dated. one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the It shall be ihe duty of the member to demand such re­ time during which the circumstances exist. ceipt. , Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not a ballot'conducted under such general rules as may be caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro* and shall include failure to perform the functions of any vjded that: office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ (a) The ballot must be secret. sion' from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. jority of the valid ballots cast. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates the term, '^majority vote of the me.nbership," shall mean , of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an' tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of definition shall, prevail notwithstanding that one or more accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For i)e calculated accordingly. tbat purpose of tbis section, the term ."regularly scheduled ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION meeting-night at which the pertinent vote may take place" This Union, by majoHty vote of the membership, may shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser period within which a vote must be taken in accordance ta) The Constitution capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than with: (b) Union policy, and meapbership. By majority vote of tt\e membership, the (O Custom and usage of the Union Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident In the indicated priority. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this .Con­ not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation: <c) the right of and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation "majority vote of the membershjp." shall refer to the and, the fees required for such affiliation. In no event majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." over members, or be termed a member. Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the ARTICLE XXlI holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section 1. The formulation of shipping rules shall not ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship­ be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever Is duly ping rules governing the details of-the assignments of acting in such .office or job. jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed , 1 to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year la which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. The first election year shall be , deemed to be 1954. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as amended up through August 1951. . Section 9. The term, "member in good standing," shall mean a member not In arrears or under suspension or sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ cated. the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. The teiA, "membership book," shall mean any official certificate issued as evidence of .Union mem­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. ARTICLE XXVIl AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended In the following manner: ^ Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed .amend­ ment shall be forwarded to aii Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Headiarters is located. This Committee shall be composed six members, two from each Department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a niajority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. - The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or. recommendations, and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote' of the_ membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (C members, twO from each of the tiiree (3) departments of the Union, elected from Heaiqrarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. Section 3. If-approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. ARTICLE XXVIII TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations • and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to operations and activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the_ interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and . other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shnll be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in accordance udth the provisions hereof. Section 8. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ cluding .those with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption of this Constitution, they shall focecute the powers and functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration date of the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Article XIH, only insofar as they apply to election of Officials, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect the first election year. - S -'3 �CONSTITUTION of !^'= • ARTICLE XlV-Other Elections: SLtT"! ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: Mte''t^e •&•#-.• chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. name of the union afid defines its general powers, •f' A rsTi^i c II A£M* A* Provides for affiliation of the AtAKTICLC 11—AUlliaflOn: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XV-Trjals and Appeals: El|h1"o/"vSy member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for piresenting charges to the membership—Provides for election of fisvemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to repriesentation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: 4fyir,'dX";uJe7:SS set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay duea because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV-Reinstatemen»: ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: , fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. statement of dismissed members.. ARTICLE y-Dues and InlHafion Fee: g£'g'd'u?i schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE XVII-Publicalions: ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: lication of a hewspaper and other literature. Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ADTI/'*IC V\/ill Provides for bonding of officers AKI iVwLC AYIII—DOnaS: and employes o£.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE VII—System of Organization: ARTICLE XIX-Expendilures: ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. V cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE Vlli-Officers: \ ADTI^I C VY Defines the Union's sources of inAKIICLC AA income: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment piay be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives memtership power to set up general rules-for asse^ment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. ARTICLE IX-Ofher ElecHve gates and members of certain committees must be elect^ by the membership. ARTICLE X-Duties of Eledive Officers: Sute'Si ARTICLE XXI-Degi-ees of Membership: the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides proc^ure for filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. < ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. shall be six members and the quorum lot* a.regular Port meeting shall be seven members. Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen-shall serve for two-year t^ms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—^Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetings: every Other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. - ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office: ZM'&Z •- ARTICLE XXV-Agenf's Conference: SSiifJSir: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. . ence of Port Agents to .be called by the Secretary-TresAurar. ARTICLE XXVI-DeflnWons! ARTOE XIJI-Electlons: ' 'i* •• of the.Cmstitution. election of * six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidate' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estabhshes safeguarife for the right of a member to nominate himself to ofiSce. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for electiqni of Polls Committees to conduct elections and ^ Committee, including ifiembers; from New; York, Baltiznore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tal^ " / -ti" ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenfs: sdtution by the mend>ership. ARTICLE XXNmi--Traniit»n Cleu$e!SlS»,fSi.S p^actic^ and procedures to regiUMibh by '-S- itri: h> .> tux: ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 January 3, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: EXPECT RULE ON PHS FATE NEXT WEEK ‘DUMP ROBIN VOTE’, NMU BEGS COURT TRAMP ASSAIL AMCOAL CHARTERS BOOST FOR SHIPPING SEEN IN US OIL IMPORT SLASH SIU-HIWD WELFARE INCREASES BENEFITS NAVY PILOT RESCUED BY CLAIBORNE HERMAN COOPER AND ‘LIDFORD LAW’ SUPERTANKER READIED FOR SIU SHIP CO. TRANSFERS, SHIPPING AID HIGH ON CONGRESS’ LIST DON’T REGULATE MY FUNDS’, BISS CRIES UK SHIP TRANSFER BAN STALLED BY US POSITION, BRITISH IMPLY SIU DRIVE IN BALTIMORE SPREADS, AWAIT NEW VOTE CP DROPS ‘WORKER’; FRONTS TO FORE? SIU VICTIM ‘CRITICAL’ IN BAR SHOOTING SUMMARY OF EVENTS IN 1957 CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/03/1958 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. XX, No. 1  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c7abcb41b3d2cd1f5973953fa4135187.PDF 1084138e7968f8e3506b7e1886e6ebdf PDF Text Text • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •f i %y i f.:- •••* ••11 SIU CERTIFIED ON FOUR ROBIN SHIPS :iil '.If 4# ...r ..3 m '3i' •yi Stoiy On Page 3 ;• 'ft a ConfffOtul^'iionS Herbert Brand (right) accepts fost prize for the best news front page in annual La­ bor Press Ass'n competition. Ketiring ILPA president Gordon Cole presented prize, one of four %on by the LOG. (Story on Page 6.) Si' :8g®!S vM U * y Cs^mm for Robin Locksley once again DOCK, f O ujr* go up on the shipping board at SIU headquarters, following NLRB certification of SIU bargaining rights for the first four-Robin ships to vote. Dispatcher Scotty Aubusson does the honors. (Story bn Page 3.) Taking A Reading. steadies his ® arm as nurse Patsy Schexnayder checks his blood pressure at the temporary SIU medical center in New Orleans. Like a similar facility in Mobile, it provides no-cost medical exams for Seafarers and SIU families in the area. Permanent centers in both ports will be established eventually similar to the one in New York. • �—^'vr •- • -T''^ '• " FsfC.Tw* SEAFARERS j»«c^ber LOG AFL-CIO Votes M'time Policy, Ousts 3 Unions ATLANTIC CITY—Demonstrating their willingness to clean their own house, delegates to the 2nd merged convention of the AFL-CIO overwhelmingly faced up to the "disagreeable task" of-expelling three unions with corrupt leadership. This action dominated the six-day convention here, which adopted over 150 policy state­ union workers. SIU-A&G secre­ Herman E. Cooper, who is also the ments ranging from a demand tary-treasurer Paul Hall, Morris attorney for the NMU. on the Government for a "com­ prehensive long-range program" in maritime to a call for a national holiday on the January 30th birth­ day of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The statement on maritime policy was based on resolutions adopted ear­ lier by the Maritime Trades De­ partment convention. The MTD had submitted a program of 14 resolutions on maritime to the AFL-CIO. (See story on page 8.) Organized labor's traditional support of progressive legislation and a forthright statement on na­ tional and international affairs was likewise reaffirmed by some 900 delegates representing ISV^ million Weisberger, SUP; Sam Bennett, MFOW; Ed Turner, MCS; Hal Banks, SIU Canadian District, and Andrea Gomez of the SlU-affiliated Fishery & Cannery Workers Un­ ions comprised the SIUNA dele­ gation. New Union Chartered The expulsion orders cut loose million members with the Fed­ eration's ouster of the Teamsters, Bakery & Confectionery Workers and Laundry Workers unions. A new affiliate, the American Bak­ ery & Confectionery Workers, was immediately granted a charter to replace the ousted bakers group. Attorney for the ousted group was Bakers Out Of AFL-CIO; Cooper Out Of Bakers The expelled Bakery and Confectionery Workers Interna,-^ tional Union, ousted from the AFL-CIO for ethical practices violations, has let it be known that Herman E. Cooper has been replaced as the union's-f general counsel. Mr. Cooper,' lution In advance of the meet­ who is also attorney for the ing to sustain the charges pre­ National Maritime Union, had been identified with some of the occur­ ences leading up to the expulsion of the union by the AFL-CIO. A rival union, the American Federa­ tion of Bakery Workers, has been chartered by the Federation and represents a very sizable opposi­ tion group to the administration of James C. Cross, the president of the expelled union. Previously, -Mr. Cooper was dropped as coun­ sel by Bakery Workers Local 484. Cross had been ousted by the Federation after charges had been brought against him for misuse of union funds for personal purposes and for purging Curtis E. Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the international, who sought to bring Cross to account. The McClellan committee had investigated Cross' actions and also had questioned Mr. Cooper at some length. The questioning brought out that Sims had been bounced on Cross' coun­ ter-charges, and that Mr. Cooper had prepared a guilty verdict against Sims even before the charges against him had been heard. Mr., Cooper had to admit to the committee that he had not pre­ pared any acquittal verdict in ad­ vance, only the guilty verdict, A sample of the committee's ques­ tioning of Mr. Cooper follows: SENATOR ERVIN: . . . in other words, you drew a reso- ferred by Cross against Sims before the Executive board bad had. an opportunity to pass on those charges. MR. COOPER. Not at all sir. The suspension resolution which I drew related to the charges not yet heard. SENATOR ERVIN. That Is what I am talking about. That is exactly what I thought. Another phase of the commit­ tee's questioning dealt with Mr. Cooper's handling of $24,000 in special fees at the last Bakery union convention, $8,000 of which was in cash. Committee members expressed considerable curiosity as to why Mr. Cooper had taken part of the fee in cash and what was done with it. It was brought out that an $8,000 ca.sh deposit was made by Mr. Cooper after the com­ mittee started its investigation and some time after the payment of the fee. Sen. Kennedy Critical Following the conclusion of the questioning. Senator John Ken­ nedy (Dem.-Mass.) sharply criti­ cized Cooper's actions. A story in the "New York Times" of August 6 quoted Kennedy as follows: "We have seen lawyers do­ ing more than advising clients of their legal rights," he said. The "Times" story went on to say that Kennedy referred by name to Herman Cooper and< added this quotation: "I hope," Senator Kennedy Dec. 20, 1957 Vol. XX, No. 2 said, "that the respective bar associations are getting the transcripts of these hearings and will see if these lawyers are meeting their responsibili­ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer ties . . ." HEHBEHX BBAND. Editor: BEBDARD SEAICAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IB^vlN Curran made oblique reference SrivACK, AL MAsxnr, JOHN BRAZIL. Stag Wrtters. BILL MOODT, GUU Area Repre­ to Mr. Cooper and the Bakers in sentative- • his report to the last NMU conven­ Published biweekly et the ticaUquarters tion, In one instance Curran said ef the Seafarers international Union, At­ the AFL-CIO should not intervene lantic « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn M, NY. Tel. HYaeinth on an ethical practice basis in *•4*00. Entered es second cla.cs matter "fractional disputes" as a "sad per­ At the Post Office In Brooklyn. NY. undor version" of the codes. Since the the Acf of f us, 34/ 1f12. . Bakers ynlon was the only one in SEAFARERS LOG 1120 ia&: 'm ,, , ^, (C;on.lJe»jf41^ on jjagqJ),, n > •: Clean-up moves by the United Textile Workers and the Distillery Workers resulted in the lifting of their suspensions, pending their continued operation under Federa­ tion supervision. The expulsion of a Chicago Federal local official on corruption charges was also up­ held. ^ pair of SIUNA oldtimers With 114 yean of seotime between AFL - CIO president George Ihem pose aboard the ACS-operated SS Coal Miner on soiling Meany, secretary-treasurer William day in Norfollc. On the left, the senior member of the pair is F. Schnitzler and 25 vice-presi­ SlU-A&G veteran Oscar Rosmon, OS, who mode his first trip fd dents were reelected by acclama­ tion. Two pew vice-presidents, sed In 1898. In the galley^on the Miner is MCS brother Ridgwoy Peter T. Schoemann and Paul L. 6. .Thomas, galley utilitymon, who began sailing in 1902. Phillips, presidents of the Plum­ bers and the Papermakers respec­ FMB Acts On Charters: tively,, jyej-e named to replace John F. £^lish,^Qf the Teamsters and Herman Winter of the Bakers. A variety of conventional resolu tions rapped the Administration's labor policies and the strike-break­ ing practices made possible by the Taft-Hartley Act, and called for intensified union organizing drives WASHINGTON—The Federal Maritime Board has for­ despite the current anti-union hys­ mally ordered the Casimir Pulaski returned to the US boneteria. (See story on page 3.) They yard, cutting the American Coal Shipping fleet from seven to urged more political action by : labor as the only means of winning six. The Pulaski was one of-* terest in retaining the Government nine ships so treated in the improved social legislation such as improved wage and hour laws and FMB's formal review of out­ charters wa^ shown when it failed standing ship charters. The agency to send any representative to a De­ social security protection. The delegates derided proposals acted on the ground that condi­ cember 9 hearing on the subject for a national wage freeze and for tions no longer existed to justify called by the FMB. The hearing was scheduled to give the opera­ abolishing the 40-hour week now charters. tors involved an opportunity to A second ship, the Cleveland while prices and unemployment are rising. They called for broad Abbe, was reported next in line to object if they so desired. SIU of­ ficials said if ACS was really in­ Federal aid for schools, housing head for lay-up. terested in keeping these ships op­ and farmers, and for closing off tax Barring a sudden revival of the erating it would have showed up loopholes that-aid runaway indus­ dry cargo market, the FMB is ex­ tries, such as shipping, in order to pected to continue recalling other at the hearing. An unnamed company spokes­ give tax relief to low-income American Coal ships as, tliejr char­ man told "Business Week" maga­ groups. ters expire. Despite its grahdoise On the global front, the role of announcements as to future plans zine that the slump in rates wai the United Nations and the im­ for coal carriers, the company directly responsible for the comportance of continued negotiation owns only one ship of its own un­ within the UN and in direct rela­ der the ACS banner, the Liberty An informal NLRB confer­ tions with other nations was ship Coal Miner, and that has been ence was held Wednesday af ter­ stressed as a key to world peace. carrying grain for several months noon on the unfair labor pracr The work of the International Con­ now. tice charges filed by the SIU federation of Free Trade Unions American Coal's own lack of In- against American Coal. The and the International Labor Or­ NLRB attorney proposed a set­ ganization in combatting Commu­ tlement which would not fully nism was also warmly applauded. remedy these charges.. The pror In other action, the assemblage posed settlement did call upon praised labor's community service the company to stop recogniz­ program such as the voluntary re­ ing and assisting the NMU and lief efforts by Louisiana Seafarers to stop favoring the NMU over and other unionists after Hurricane the SIU in hiring and fking. Audrey. It urged speed in mer­ The company would be required gers of state and local central labor to post notices to that effect. bodies and the handling of all On ship or ashore. Seafarers will The SIU's position was that jurisdictional disputes within the be sitting down to enjoy Christmas such action would, in effect, su­ Federation. Day dinners next Wednesday. As percede the court order on hir­ has been the custom with the SIU, ing and give full control of hir­ Seafarers on the beach and their ing back to the company. The families are invited to attend a result would be to give the com­ Christmas Day dinner under SIU pany a relatively free hand, auspices in all ports. which was what was responsi­ Holiday dinners on Thanksgiving, ble for the court order in the Christmas and New Year's Day first instance. have been traditional with the SIU. In view of the lengthy com­ Because of the Christ­ More than 600 Seafarers, their pany history of discrimination mas holiday, the next SIU wives and children attended the against the SIU, the Union Thanksgiving dinner in the head­ membership meetings in quarters cafeteria this year with asked that the NLRB proceed with the pending charges aaginst oil ports will be held at the outports also pulling big the company. 7 PM, Thursday, Decem­ crowds. The menus, both from the ships ber 26 instead of Christ­ and the halls, usually include such pany's plight, "A US-flag ship mas night, December 25. items lis soup, turkey, ham or beef, hauling coal to Europe needs to $8 a ton to cover all its costs," Those who wish to be ex­ complete with all the triifimings. get he said. "It's the competition from In addition there are the usual nuts cused from the meeting and candy, pies and cakes for those foreign-flag ships that can get by for a little more than $3 a ton should request permission with, a sweet tooth. that's causing us to lay up our by telegrom. The follow­ Dinner will be served in the vessels." • ing SIU meetings will be: headquarters cafeteria from .10:00 Despite the fact that this is usu­ AM until 3:00 PM, For those halls ally the height of the coal-shipping Jonuory 8 which are not equipped with cafe­ season, recent coal charters to Euteria facilities, arrangements have Jonuory 22 . been made with:nearby hotels, and rppe hive been going at h0"more February 5 • - CCohtlnued on page" l5) ' restaurantfL, ;,H ^ Coal Ships Headed Back To Boneyard Set Holiday MealForSIU Ships, Halls NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 26 �it, IW SEAFARERS Par* nra« L0€> Robin Ships Back In SlU Another 2 Ships Won; NMU Crewmen Cast SlU Votes 5I • -i .' Robin Line jobs started going back on the SIU rotary hiring board this week as the National Labor Relations Board certified the SIU as collective bargaining agents for the first four ships voted in the Robin Line fleet, marking the beginning of the end of the NMU raidt — SIU halls for jobs, the NMU put Another ship, the Goodfelin the fleet. Seafarer Ho up what it called a "picket line' low, voted SIU byRobin 25 to 10 on Fung Chit was the first to outside the Robin pier in Brook Wednesday afternoon. lyn. Despite the so-called 'pickit Despite a campaign, of several be hired as he threw in pir line" all crafts—mates, engineer.s months' duration, during which all a passenger utility job on longshoremen and others—con­ replacements were hired from NMU the Robin Locksley on tinued to work and the NMU halls, the NMU managed to win Monday afternoon. Even after the certification, the NMU's desperate raid con­ SIU crewmen from the Robin Trent whoop it up at o gala party celebrating the 20-13 defeat they and two NMU men handed the NMU in last week's NLRB election. The sign points out that "18 SIU men vote unchallenged" but SIU gpt 20 of the 33 votes when two NMU crewmen cast their votes for SIU. Al Spanraft (kneel­ ing) asks "How come, Joe???" in a reference to NMU president Joe Curran. Holding the sign (I to r) are, A. Clemens, W. Hand and A. Arnold. tinued. The company agreed to call the NMU hall for five jobs aboard the Locksley after the com­ pany had signed an interim agree­ ment on hiring with the" SIU. SIU headquarters officials' stiw'thfe com­ pany action as further evidence of the NMU's decision to raid Sea­ farers' jobs at every opportunity. When this NMU tactic collapsed and the company started calling AFL-CIO Hits One-Sided Proposals On Labor Laws / ' ATLANTIC CITY—SIUNA president Paul Hall pinpointed the labor movement's reac­ tion to proposed new labor laws for 1958 at the AFL-CIO convention here last week. "We don't need any more legislation," Hall told the convention, "If anything, we have too much legislation now. fAn AFL-CIO policy statement Employer groups want the law missioner to prosecute any viola­ adopted later showed little to cover union funds only, and to tions, Federal laws covering brib­ enthusiasm for the legislative pro­ gram previewed at the conven­ tion's opening session by .Secretary -,.of Labor James P. Mitchell. The cabinet officer said the proposals he had outlined had the specific endorsement of the White House. Most of the trade union opposi­ tion to the Administration's pro­ gram centered on its one-sided approach and its efforts to impose Federal controls on internal union affairs. The only actual area of agreement between the AFL-CIO ahd the Administration is on leg­ islation requiring public disciosure of the financial transactions of all welfare and pension plans, wheth­ er administered jointly, by unions or by management only. keep their own operations from public scrutiny. This position was reaffirmed at the convention of the National Association of Manu­ facturers in Chicago last week The "bosses union" came out instead for a national "right-towork" law and other restrictive measures directed against unions only. The American Farm Bureau Federation took the same stand as the NAM and other business groups on "right-to-work" pro­ posals last week. Other Limits On Unions In addition to the weifare fund disclosure law, the Government's lOBS labor program called for com­ pulsory union financial reports and appointment of a special com- '50-50' Props US Ships Against Slump The value of the "50-50" law as a prop for shipping in gen­ eral has been demonstrated strongly in the recent weeks of decline in the shipping business. "The December 7 issue of •'•Riioinocc Week" Woolr" reports rr>r>r>rto that tVint"*"Business rates for US tramp ship opera­ around $65,000 a month on longtors have slipped far less than term charters. Today, the rate on those for tankers or other carriers because of the "50-50" cushion. Last year at this timO, the mag­ azine reports, both foreign and domestic tramps had been getting ^Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership, is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy, causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the,!S(lU.' ' foreign tramps is about $25,000 a month on the long term, but $45,000 a month for American-flag operators. The difference lies in the "50-50" law which provides that one-half of the Government's foreign aid and agricultural surplus shipments must travel on US-flag vessels. Foreign aid business is expected to pick up after the first of the year when shipments scheduled by the Government get moving. Were it not for the "50-50" pro­ vision, it is clear that many more US-flag ships would be laying up and large numbers- of seamen's Jobs Would go down the drain. ery and embezzlement of union funds and secret ballot union elec­ tions, and further restrictions on union picketing rights. AFL-CIO statements criticizing these proposals noted their failure to apply the same strict standards to corporations as on unions. The labor position has always been that where wrongdoing has occurred, it has stemmed from cooperation between corrupt unions and man­ agement, and that the responsi­ bility rests on both. The convention also compared the emphasis on labor abuses to the "slap on the wrist" treatment of management in hearings by a special Senate committee this year. It rapped the committee foy not showing the same vigor in dealing with union - busting tactics by management. Secretary Mitchell's pledge that the Administration would fight against a national "right-to-work' law or moves to make labor unions subject to the anti-trust laws was the only source or comfort in the Administration's labor package. even sent its own men through its own "picket line" to work aboard the Robin Trent. The Trent is one of the ships won by the Slf.' which The following by-play took place at Wednesday afternoon's election on the Robin Goodfellow: First NMU official: "I'm the NMU observer." Second NMU official: "No, you're not. They told me I'm the observer." SIU observer: "I don't care who the observer is as long as he stays in the corner and keeps quiet." 4; A crewmember approaches the table to get his ballot. NMU observer: "Stop the elec­ tion! That man's in no condi­ tion to vote! Hold everything!" SIU observer: "I don't know if you are interested, but I just want to tell you—^he's an NMU member." has not yet been certified bv the Labor Board. The NMU picketing may have been prompted by another severe setback in the fleet when NMU members aboard the Robin Trent voted for the SIU in the National Labor Relations Board election on that ship. Fifteen NMU members on the ship cast non-voided and unchallenged ballots on the Locksley but the NMU wound up with only 13 votes. Resent Curran Seafarers aboard the Trent re­ ported that NMU members on board had expressed burning re­ sentment against NMU President Joseph Curran. The final count on the Trent was SIU 20, NMU 13. just one ship in the fleet, the Robin Mowbray. The NMU got the ship simply because 11 Seafarers wera fired off their jobs by the com­ pany and replaced through th« NMU hall. The count on this vessel was 25 to 11. The first four ships, which ar* now certified for the SlU, are tha Robin Sherwood, Robin Gray, Rob­ in Kirk and Robin Locksley which voted over-all SIU 108, NMU 13. Total votes to date on seven ships are SIU 164, NMU 61. Talks On Contract Negotiations are expected to get underway shortly with Moore-McCormack, the owners of the Robin (Continued on page 15) Vote $25 In-Hospifal Holiday Gift Hospitalized Seafarers will again receive a Christmas bonus this year from the SIU Welfare Plan. Th« traditional $25 bonus will be given to Seafarers by the welfare servica department representatives vrho will call at the hospitals. The bonus, which has been paid every year since the Welfare Plan began in 1950, is given in addition to the regular weekly hospital bene­ fit. It will help the Seafarers in tha hospital do a little Christmas shop­ ping for their families and friends. Any Seafarer who is a hospital in-patient one day or more during the week of December 19th through 25th will be eligible for the bonus payments. In addition to hospitalized men, the bonus will be paid to all Sea­ farers on the disability lists. Tha checks will be mailed out with their regular $150 monthly check cover­ ing their SIU disability benefit. •"l Lk. Charles Has Decline LAKE CHARLES—Shipping fell off In the last period but still two "C" cards managed to ship out. One went in tlie black gang and one in the stewards department. .Calling into this area over the past period were the Government Camp, Bents Fort, Fort Hoskins, Bradford Island, Winter Hill, Chiwawa, Cantigny, Council Grove and the CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Petro-Chem (Valentine) and the Val Chera (Heron). All were in good shape wlHt-only'mihor beefs which - were settled at- the -pay<^. First Seafarar shipped to the Robin Locksley on Monday whan Robin Line pbs want back on the SIU shipping board was H. F. Chit, MM (front, left). Next to him is ACS oldtimar Aba Goldsmit, who was steward on tha coal ship Walter Hinas Page bafora the laid u)).'' Oiijiditehar Scotty Aubusson made tha'^ll. ^ �Pace Four SEAFARERS PecMnbeyJtO^ lUUT LOG Calif. Upsets Jobless $ Ban, UK's 60-Day Rule Backed by the weight of the seniority hiring rules set forth In the SIU contract, a Seafarer in California has just won a significant decision assuring state unemployment benefits for seamen who leave their t" on shoreside employment before he ships under the 60-day rule in returned to the sea early this year. the contract. He came into the SIU originally as The California ruling comes in an organizer in the successful the wake of earlier decisions up­ Cities Service organizing drive, but holding the 60-day rule in New quit the sea in 1950. He said his experience since then as a court York, Delaware and Alabama. Sea­ clerk and bail bondsman no doubt farer Ira Kenneth Coats pressed the helped him wade through the red appeal after he was denied state tape necessary to press the appeal benefits last June. He had paid off for immediate benefits. He sails as the SS Grain Shipper in Tacoma, an AB. In connection with applications Wash., in May. for future unemployment benefits According to the decision handed in all states by Seafarers with B or down by the Los Angeles Area C seniority, SIU headquarters con­ Referee's Office "on Coats' appeal, tinued to stress one major point he was wrongfully denied benefits concerning payoffs under the 60originally since he had left his day rule. The applicant must list ship under a specific provision of "contract rule" rather than "union the Union contract. Prior to this rule" as his reason for leaving a decision, seamen with B or C ship. Merely listing "60-day rule" Kniority leaving ships under the or "union rule" is not accepted as 60-day rule were considered to sufficient reason. Those who re­ have quit "without good cause" and member to carry along a copy of therefore denied benefits. the SIU contract spelling out the The men subsequei.tly had to seniority provisions can speed wait out a normal one-week waiting things along. period plus a four-week penalty SIU attorneys are studying the period before thej could obtain latest California decision to see if benefits. The ruling in Coats' case a uniform ruling for the 60-day differed with the pattern estab­ rule can now be obtained in all lished by a 1948 state decision states on the basis of the decision covering cases where seamen left in the key maritime states of New ships to conform with union ship­ York and California. ping rules only. A change in California law now requires seamen to wait out the penalty period if they left ships on or after September 11, 1957 to comply with union policy. This change penalizes members of some of the West Coast unions, including the Sailors Union of the Pacific, but does not apply to SlU-A&G men. The SUP rule is not stipulated under the contract. Seamen who left ships between Nine Seafarers and children of February, 1957, and September 11 Seafarers have completed all the are not penalized, however. The provision for a penalty waiting qualifications for the SIU scholar­ period was apparently dropped for ship contest. Another 15 applica­ a time and then reactivated. Ac­ tions are now being processed in cording to the "West Coast Sailors," the annual competition for five the SUP is seeking to have the law $6,000 scholarships twarded by changed again. the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Another aspect of Coats' case was Four of the nine applicants who that his claim was based partly have completed their requirements have already taken the standard College Entrance Examination. The results of the examinations are a primary factor in determin­ ing the scholarship winners. There is still time for additional applicants to qualify for the scholarship, provided they make arrangements to take the College Entrance Examination by March 15. To qualify for this examina­ tion, all requirements must be ^ Wow IN BOTH completed by February 15 plus a reservation for the test. Other material required by the Plan includes graduation in the upper third of the high school class, a transcript of the candi­ date's high school record and three letters of reference, one of them from the high school principal. Candidates must have three years' seatime on SIU ships either in their own right or through their fathers. Ninety days of the time must be in the previous calendar year and one day in the 90 before making application. Selection of the winners takes place each spring. A board of uni­ versity administrators decides on the basis of the record and the test results which of the candidates are most deserving of the awards. Of the five scholarships awarded each year, at least one is reserved for a Seafarer with the other lour open to both Seafarers and chil­ dren of #IU men. , . 24 Apply For Union's Scholarships , |||^ 'M . .is.- Do IVitb If M • • V . '7 7 ISi.- One job of a safeJy-conscIous crew ?s fo make )ll fire-fighting fir sure all gear is in top-notch con­ dition. The second, and equally-important task, is to know what gear to use in a given situation and how. Take fire extinguishers as an example. There are four types-—soda and acid, foam, carbon tetrachloride and carbon dioxide. Each of them have different functions and may be operated differently. Using the wrong one in the wrong place can be downright dangerous. When the emergency arises, there isn't always time to read the directions on the cylinder. Make a point of knowing where the extinguish­ ers are located, how they work, what they are for and what their pitfalls ore. Some day that knowledge may pay off in lives saved. An SIU Ship is a Safe I .,.1., -5.:. Mlt:. �lleoember 20,195f SEAFARERS Pare Fire LOG Bull Files Supreme Court Appeal On SIO's Strike WASHINGTON—Action by the Supreme Court on a decision of the Circuit Court of Ap­ peals upholding the SlU's right to strike the Bull Line is now being awaited here. The high court may take its usual holiday recess before then, however. • The SlU has appealed the-* ^^ limited stay of the Circuit ters, Mates and Pilots and the Ma­ District Court issued two injunc­ Court's ruling granted by Su­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tions, one against the SIU on Octo­ preme Court Justice John M. Har­ lan two weeks ago. In turn, Bull Line has filed an answer to the Union's application plus a petition of its own to have the full court review the case. Justice Harlan had granted Bull a limited stay until this past Mon­ day to file for review. The Union must now file its answer to the company petition and, in the in­ terim, the original anti-strike-in­ junction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen re­ mains In effect. The appeals court had ruled a month ago that the lower court order "must be set aside." Coasi' Guardmen demonstrate the use of Geiger counters in searching cargo coming into the US from Iron Curtain ports. The A separate injunction proceed­ ing by the Bull Line in Nw York men check both American and foreign-flag vessels. SlU-manned State Supreme Court? postiprbhed Lohgview Victory got the treatment after returning from Poland, during the SIU's appeal against the original Federal injunction, is also still pending. The SIU struck Bull on August 19 following a breakdown in nego­ tiations under the wage reopening clause of the SIU agreement with the company. Two days later, in A checK fQr radioactivity was conducted last month on separate wage disputes, the Mas­ PoUsh Run Ship Gets Radiation Scrutiny the SlU-contracted Longview Victory (Victory Carriers), followiiig its return from Poland. The investigation, carried out ^by Coast Guard agents armed with- geiger counters, is the latest phase of the agency's US, Reds WASHINGTON — The Govern­ ment has signed a $21 million con­ tract with New York Shipbuilding Corp. for the construction of an atomic merchant ship. The con­ tract came on the heels of a Rus­ sian announcement of the launch­ ing of the hull of an atom-powered icebreaker. The American vessel, the NS (nuclear ship) Savannah, is ex­ pected to be launched in 1960. Ac­ cording to specifications the 21,000ton ship will be 587 feet long with « 78-foot beam and have an aver­ age service speed of 20 knots. A $9.8 million power plant is now being constructed by Babcock & Wilcox Company. Earlier this month the Soviet Union launched the hull of the atomic icebreaker, the Lenin. Ac­ cording to the releases, the ship will be as high as a six-story build­ ing with a 16,000-ton displacement. She is expected to run at an aver­ age speed of 16 knotCln clear water. Boston On Slow Bell BOSTON—The prior period's spurt of activity fell through during the last two weeks. All of the avail­ able jobs were quickly filled by class "A" men anxious to ship out before the holidays. The Robin Trent, Robin Mowbray (Robin); Steel Architect (Isthmian); Bents Fort, Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ ice) and the Pan Oceanic Trans­ porter^ (Penn. Navigation) called Into port during the period. The Winter Hill (Cities Service) was the only ship paying off and sign­ ing on during the last two weeks. tion also struck the company and set up thejr own picketlines. Company operations resumed about two months ago after the ber 1st, and a later one against th* officers unions. The SIU appeal was upheld unanimously by the Circuit Court on November 21st. Curran's Still The 'Man Out Of Step' Back on April 26, the SEAFARERS LOG characterized NMU President Joseph Curran as a "Man Out Of Step." His irresponsible action since then and on the eve of the AFLClO convention, while posing-*as an apostle of labor unity, groupings in NMU affairs by in­ merely adds detail to the pic­ troducing NMU resolutions against the SIU before CIO Central Labor ture. For some weeks prior to the con­ bodies. Just before the AFLvention, Curran had been making CIO meti Curran prevailed on the much of the "unity" theme. But California Industrial Union Coun­ to "condemn" the SIU for its what were Curran's "contribu­ cil action in American Coal. tions" to labor unity recently? They Such action on Curran's part can were as follows: only have the effect of establish­ • He continued his efforts to in­ ing a breach between the Califoiv volve former AFL and former CIO BME, SIU Win Big $ $ Gains For Willis Officers uaoffOT/ryljj nia CIO and the California State Federation of Labor, two organiza­ tions which have been discussing merger on the state level for many months. One 0)! the big unfinished jobs in completing the merger of or­ ganized labor has been the com­ bining of these state and local central labor bodies, with big or­ ganizations like the California cen­ tral bodies an important factor. Curran's action then, simply amounts to disruption of the mer­ ger process. Naturally, delegates to the Cali­ fornia CIO group knew nothing about the NMU's - collusion with District 50 against AFL-CIO ships* officers unions and the SIU. Nor did they know about NMU raiding in the Robin Line or in the Willis fieet where NMU attorneys did not program for maintaining port se­ curity. Between 15 and 20 Coast Guards­ PHILADELPHIA—Disregarding a raid by the NMU's men boarded the Longview at United Marine Division, the SIU and the Brotherhood of Ma­ Quarantine and made a two-hour rine Engineers have racked up sizable monetary gains inspection of cargo hatches, ma­ and other improvements for • chinery and other places that the deck and engine room of­ United Marine Division. The peti­ might hold atomic devices. Later ficers of the C. G. Willis fleet. tion was filed on the eve of the The gains, highlighted by wage in­ contract reopener. they followed the ship to drydock creases ranging from $135 to $218 SIU officials pointed out that the in Hoboken, and maintained guard a month, were scored while un­ petition stood in the way of nego­ on the gangway while it was serv­ licensed crewmembers of the in- tiations for similar increases for iced. Coast Guard boats also cir­ tercoastal tug fleet waited for ac­ the cooks, deckhands, and oilers. on an election petition filed Originally, the NMU affiliate had cled the ship all the time it stayed tion by the NMU affiliate. The- deck indicated that it would seek an at the dock. officers and the deckhands, cooks election covering all Willis em­ The Coast Guard has been mak­ and ullers are represented by the ployees. But at the time it filed, ing routine checks for several years SIU's Harbor and Inland Water it asked for the right to represent only the unlicensed crewmen. on ships returning from Iron Cur­ ways Division. The two-year agreement cover­ The HIWD signed a fir.st-time tain countries. Most of the inspec­ ing the Willis officers was nego­ contract with Willis last year after tions have been conducted on for­ tiated by five engineers and four it won an election over the United SIW eign ships. With the start of captains and mates off the boats. Marine Division by a count of 69 The men came in from various to 2. Prior to the vote, the boats American grain exports to Poland, American ships calling there can points along the Atlantic Coast at had been a non-union operation. union expense to attend the con­ The raid made use of a Taftexpect searches on their return. tract talks. The agreement, which Hartley law attack on the union hesitate to attack the union shop The Longview Victory sailed has been ratified by membership shop clause and other items in the clause as "illegal", a pitch identi­ existing SlU-HlWD agreement. cal to that employed by "right to from the Gulf several months ago vote, covers about 60 officers. with I cargo of grain for Poland. Under the contract, which takes This was in ironic contrast with work" advocates. She was in Gdynia for a week and effect January 1, 1958, deck offi­ NMU President Joe Curran's fre­ • Curran continued to defend his cers will receive increases ranging quent declarations that NMU raid on Robin Line, where the came back in ballast. from $135 to $213 a month. By would not use T-H against other NMU attempted to force Seafarers January 1959, captains will be paid unions. out of their jobs and thus deprive $720 a month, relief captains $684 them of job rights they had for a month, and mates $648. The 18 years. Curran's pitch is that List Details In crews work on a 20-day on, 10-day "Labor Will Fight Robin Line Rul­ off basis. which translated into factual Cables To Union ing," language would mean that labor Wage rates for engineers go up notifying headquarters would fight for Curran's right to from $160 to $218 a month.- Be­ byWhen cable or wireless that a Sea­ raid an opposing union's membei-fore the agreement expires, engi­ farer has paid off in a foreign ship and failing of that, have them neers will receive the following; port because of injury or illness, fired from their jobs. chief engineers—$695; relief chief ships' delegates should include Curran himself, on other occa­ engineers—$672; and assistant en­ the following information: sions, has expressed great indigna­ gineers—$648. The man's full name, his SIU tion against raiding. Yet even after The agreement also provides for book number, name of the ship, improvements in welfare benefits the port of payoff and the hos­ his union's own raid on Robin Line and working conditions. Under the pital where he is being treated. had failed miserably, and Seafar­ pact, deck officers will be covered The response of ships' crews ers, and even NMU men on the by the SIU deep sea welfare plan, to the Union's request ior these ships had rejected the NMU as and engineers will be entitled to notifications has been very good. their bargaining agent, he threw greater employer contributions un­ Sometimes though, not all of picket lines around the Robin ships der the BME Welfare Plaa the above information has been as the final act in his pattern of Negotiations took place while included. Be sure to list all of disruption. Curran then ordered his own unlicensed crewmembers of the this data so that the SIU can men, NMU members, to cross the Willis fleet awaited further action act as promptly as .possible. on a petition by Local 333 of the (Continued on page 15) '35 �Pace Sfac SEAFARERS December 20,, .1957 LOG Prize-Winning Editorial LOG Has Won 23 Awards In Labor Press Competition world a smkmg oi th. _ former .»•»»"?"» The addition of four more awards this year has boosted the LOG's impressive string of rizes in International Labor Press Association competition since 1947 to 23. Ten of these ave been won since' the competition was broadened following AFL-CIO merger in 1955. These and other statistics ^ reflect the fact that while the LOG made its debut, the SIU ty of Columbia University's Grad­ SIU-A&G District is numeri­ newspaper has accumulated 17 of uate School of Journalism, who I cally small compared to some AFL-CIO international unions, the LOG "as the organ of an expand­ ing, enterprising union" has con­ tinued to play a major role as a trade union and a maritime publi­ cation. The preceeding quotation was published just six years ago in 1951, when the current LOG for­ mat was first introduced in conJunction with the opening of the then-new SIU headquarters build­ ing in Brooklyn. Since the "new" its 23 awards, winning at least two in every contest category open to it in the annual ILPA competition. The LOG has placed first or second for the top award—general editorial excellence—among inter­ national union newspapers in fbur of the past six years. It won the second spot for 1957, when first place went to the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union's "Rec­ ord." Judging for this year's awards was done by members of the facul- UtRSWPS SHIP BILLS commented on the LOG as follows: rest of the story. inadequate, what "Provides best coverage of its own field and combines interesting aspects from all labor. Layout bright and imaginative . . . A 16-page, bi-weekly tabloid since May, 1955, the LOG has pub­ lished issues of up to 32 pages in­ can beuwB have .only a hanaiu» g usually cluding special supplements from time to time. As the key link be­ tween the Union ashore and the short of °®"^®^asons these ship ®P"^h^way than mamseagoing membership, its function has always been broader than that accidents and of a shoreside union publication. It's no accident «^at -h^ The Maritime Paper Accordingly, it has long been recognized as "thfe'' newspaper in maritime and it has likewise kept pace with "the growing recognition of both fh# SIU and its member­ ship in labor affairs generally. Avoiding the pitfalls of "boiler­ plate" material and a variety of syndicated matter, it has been given freshness by the steady stream of news and feature items sent in by the Seafarers during of lea'^g . ijpr bv the day and the their travels all over the world. This, in turn, has given every Seafarer a stake in his Union's rnn»«»j , future.j^ure.- It's Ks up „ the-tvenu -trend:^"and newspaper as well as an identity with it, and the admonition "Sure, but it was in the LOG!" is enough to quench an argument. Again, editorial contributions are not the Editorial in August 3, 1956, LOG won prize for pinpointing safety whole story either, since-the LOG pr(}{)lems "in an interesting, convincing and specific way." has always been fully supported by membership contributions. birth and death announcements, of successes' has been broken only Thus endowed with membership letters, digests of ships' minutes three times, once when no entries were submitted since the LOG and Union support, the LOG has and other pertinent material. The LOG "package" demon­ editor was one of the judges. been constantly striving to live up to its trade union function in mar­ strates the state of 'the Union at Overall, the LOG's 23-award total prizes, 11 itime and in the trade union move­ any given time. Texts of the SIU includes eight first ment. A typical issue of the paper constitution. Union contracts, SIU seconds and four thirds. These may include about 30 timely news- V/elfare Plan agreements, shipping include five front page awards, stories, an equal number of photo­ rules and other special material four for editorial excellence, three for written editorials, six for edi­ graphs and cartoon features, a are also published regularly. SIU entries earned two. prizes torial cartoons, four for feature dozen or more regular columns and membership-originated items the first time the LOG entered an material and one "grand award" plus the usual routine notices. ILPA contest in 1947. The string from the 1956 contest. Robin Line Shipping Cheers NY Samples of LOG front pages (above) wfiich won first prize for "good lively molce-up" from 1957 contest judges. Cartoon by Art Editor Bernard Seaman (below) cited for award was in April 27. 1956, issue. NEW YORK—Headquarters, as well as the membership, again wants to thank the broth­ ers who stuck by their jobs on the Robin Line ships long enough for the NLRB to hold the elections. Many ports have put formal of thanks in the record. As was reported, the SIU Won the first four ships voted ing on and eight were in transit. Locksley (Robin) and the Armonk by a heavy majority, despite Among the vessels paying off (New Jersey Indust.). "tempting" offers of NMU books and the chance to work under the NMU contract. Some of the Sea­ farers on these vessels have in­ formed headquarters that their wives have received letters from the NMU in an attempt to convert them to their line. The Robin Mowbray voted NMU after most of the crew were either fired or left the vessel and were replaced by NMU members. Outlook Good Bill Hall, assistant secretarytreasurer, reports that shipping for the port has been good throughout the last two weeks. Some jobs were hanging on the board for several calls before they could find takers. The outlook for the coming period is also good with a sizable number of ships scheduled to arrive for payoffs and a couple of others com­ ing out of temporary lay-up and signing on crews. Most of the jobs came from the 27 vessels that paid off during the past period. This was the greatest number of ships paying off in this port within one period for over a ^^^r;iThere wer^ thr^e s4iips sigh-, here were the Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pegasus (Al­ coa); Beatrice, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Frances, Carolyn (Bull); Seatrain Georgia, New York (Seatrain); Steel Architect, Steel Designer, Steel Vendor (Isthmian); Almena, Morning Light, Andrew Jackson (Waterman); Robin Mowbray, Robin ^ B The Valley Forge (Penn. Nay.); Andrew Jackson .(Waterman) and the Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ riers) signed on while the Seatrains New Jersey, Georgia, New York, Savannah (Seatrain); Pennmar (Calmar); Val Chem (Heron); Sandcaptain (Const. Agg.), and the Michael (Carras) were in transit. A PORTO'CALL 675•-4w.A^«^nF -12/6 BCCOfeClJ/'Aj ©AU77MC»ee �IMT SEAFARERS DOUAR'S WORTH Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu Costs High On Second Mortgages LOG NewMEBA Unit formed for Lakes Par*. SeTM Checking Where The Money Goes DETROIT—Preparing for the all-oiit Great Lakes-Seaway organ­ izing drive planned in coordination with the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association has consolidated all Great Lakes engineers in one local imion. The 93-year-old Local 3 of this city has surrendered its charter, with its members joining Great Lakes Local 101. The newly-formed organization will hold a convention in Cleveland early next month for the purpose of drafting an organ­ izing program, electing officers and attending to other details involved in its establishment. Other preparations for Lakes' or­ ganizing include the establishment of MTD port councils in virtually all major Great Lakes ports. The recent MTD convention stressed the considerable organizing oppor­ tunities that will be available on the Lakes once the Seaway opens. A growing number of moderate-income families are undertaking second mortgages at interest rates of as much as 15 jper cent. The use of second mortgages and other costly lending practices has reached such proportions that two Congressional committees are in­ vestigating the situation. FHA Commissioner Norman Mason has warned that reports from FHA field directors indicate these practices are growing fast. Three out of ten sales of houses currently are being financed with second mortgages, The Connecticut FHA director, for example, estimates that 30 per cent of conventional home-sale trans­ actions In his state currently involve second mortgages and land con­ tracts, a "dangerous type of conditional sales contract. Six months ago his estimate, was eight per cent. The reason for the growing number of second mortgages is that prices of bouses have gone up but banks and other lenders have held _down the amounts they will lend on first mortgages. They want to play safe by lending only 60 or 75 per cent of the appraised value of the house. Too, the appraised value often is lower than thfr ac­ Seafarers Ronald Burton, AB (loft), and Eugene W. Bent, FWT, tual market price the buyer jpys. check over the SiU secretary-treasurer's weekly financial report in Thus a family buying a house for the auditing room at headquarters. The Weekly reports are posted $15,000 nowadays often finds it after an audit by a rank-and-file committee. can get a first mortgage of only $10,000. Construction costs throughout the country rose three per cent during the twelve months thr&ugh Septembef, according to the T. W. Dodge Corp. The price of almost every type of structure shows a rise of 148 per cent over the 1941 MONTREAL—A break in the 170-day-oId strike by the SIU Canadian District against construction. Thus, a house that cost $8,000 to build in 1941 now the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., now awaits the wind-up of this is tagged $19,840, exclusive of the week's North Atlantic Treaty Organization conference in Paris. cost of land and financing. Prime Minister John F. DieAs prices of houses have risen fenbaker of Canada is ex­ Halifax last month after being of North America and its affiliates. and mortgage money has gotten pected to take steps to resolve sailed by ships' officers under Key support is pledged by the tighter, lenders have demanded the strike issues on his return from cover of night. Three had already Seamen's & Waterfront Workers increasingly higher fees. In the the NATO talks. The Prime.^ Min­ been idled in Halifax. Trade Union in Port-of-Spain, Trin­ midcastcrn states, as New York ister actively stepped into the dis­ In addition to the AFL-CiO and idad, which has condemned the and New Jersey, lenders ask dis­ pute after the Canadian Depart­ MTD support, the strike has the company's "strikebreaking tactics" counts "of as much as 12-14 per cent, in addition to the interest charge ment of Labour was unable to come active endorsement of the Cana­ and advised local port authorities of six per cent. Thus, you might borrow $3,000 on a second mortgage, up with a solution. dian Labour 'Congress, Interna­ and Canadian officials that its but sign a contract to repay $3,400, and pay six per cent interest on The world-wide labor solidarity tional Confederation of Free Trade members will not handle the "hot" $3,400, not the $3,000 you actually got. in support of the SIU strike gained Unions, British Trades Union Con­ CNS ships. The SWWTU is the only California Squeezes Tm further support last week when gress, International Transportwork- recognized transimrt union in PortBut-it's in the house-hungry Southwest and West Coast that charges the AFL-CIO convention in Atlan­ ers Federation as well as the SIU of-Spain. for second mortgages have reached perhaps their highest level. Cali­ tic City pledged its backing to the fornia, for example, permits "trust deeds" instead of mortgages, and Canadian strikers. Earlier, the Maritime Trades De­ allows lenders to charge ten per cent interest on "second trust deeds" In addition to brokerage fees and service charges. The brokerage fees partment convention endorsed "the are regulated by law at five per cent for mortgages of one year, ten fight of our Canadian brothers to per cent for two years and 15 for three. Brokers build up their fees preserve trade union representa­ by influencing borrowers to take out the three-year mortgages on tion." An MTD resolution saluted which they charge the 15 per cent brokerage fee in addition to the "the maritime workers of the free ten per cent annual interest. On top of that, they charge borrowers- trade union movement... for their for costs and expenses of as much as four per cent more. Finally they prpmpt efforts and stirring display WASHINGTON—Appearing before the United States Tar­ calculate these charges on the basis of the face amount of the mort­ of international trade union fra­ gage, rather than the amount the borrower receives. Thus, the actual ternity in joining to crush the iff Commission, Lester Balinger of the SIU of NA's fish and Canadian government-sponsored at­ Interest rate on a second trust deed often becomes 15 per cent. cannery divisions called for additional legislative protection One homeowner reported to the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau tempt at union busting." CNS attempted to break the SIU for the domestic tuna and al-"^ that he had to agree to, pay a commission of $500 to a broker to get a union and the industry is calling second mortgage loan of $1,800. On top of that, he was supposed to strike, with government approval, bacore fishing industry. for limits on imports and increased pay interest of ten per cent, and not on the $1,800 he actually re­ by transferring its eight ships to Balinger pointed to a "ter­ Trinidad registry after the strikers tariff charges. ceived, but on the $2,300 amount which included the commission. turned down a take-it-or-leave-it rific" decline in job opportunities Trust Deeds Risky wage offer. The CNS offer Involved for West Coast tuna fishermen Trust deeds themselves are risky for home buyers, and should be a two-step 15 percent package, well which, since 1952, amounts to avoided if at all possible. A ti'ust deed is not the same as an ordinary below the already-trimmed-down about 30 percent overall. Boats mortgage. 20 percent demands for which the Under a mortgage you yourself keep title to your property, and men originally struck on July 4th. lost at sea, he said, have not been merely pledge ft as security. Under a trust deed you sign over your Present base pay for ABs is $204 ^replaced by American owners, and title to the property to a third party called a trustee. many boats have left the US to fish per month. (Continued from page 2) If you fall behind in your payments, you generally have 90 days to The company has already failed with foreign crews and deliver which there was such a dispute bring your account up to date by paying all back payments, interest in several attempts to import their catch to over the question of behavior of charges and any legal expenses the lender may have incurred. After strikebreakers, both from the West foreign ports. the union's president, it appears 90 days, when the notice of sale has been published, you have to pay Indies and England, with the result By contrast, he clearly that Curran's reference is off the entire balance in full if you want to keep your property. After that all its ships continue to lay said, fish imports ^eant for them. sale at auction by the trustee, you have no redemption rights. idle in Halifax. Five ships origi­ have been on the For the sake of a $1,000 loan, you can lose your home and all your nally tied up here were shifted to rise since 1951. The other Curran statement equity in it. praised Mr. Cooper as resolving The result has An even more dangerous way to finance a home is through a "land "to stay clear of union policy and been a tremen­ program." sales contract," sometimes called a conditional sales contract. Here dous turnover in the seller retains title to the property tmtil you have paid, usually, manpower in the It is interesting to note that the one-third or one-half the purchase price. (Jenerally, land contracts domestic fleet be­ Senate committee's criticism of The Post Office Department Balinger provide that you forfeit all the payments you already made if you has requested that Seafarers cause of a decline Mr. Cooper was based on his ac­ default on your payment schedule. Thus, you can pay off, say $5,000 and their families include postal in the men's earnings. Price cuts tively "taking sides" with Cross on a $15,000 house,* and if you fall behind, lose the house and all you zone numbers in sending in domestic fish upon which the against the opposition in the bak­ paid in. changes of address into the men's earnings depend on a share ers union irrespective of the merits Second mortgages and similar unsound home-financing devices got LOG. The use of the zone num­ basis have combined with a re­ of the situation and his role as many families in trouble back in the 1920's. Finally this practice ber will greatly speed the flow duced volume. union counsel for all the members. helped get the whole country into trouble by bringing about a wave of of the mail and will facilitate In 1956, he said, fishermen were Similarly, Mr. Cooper has been ac­ foreclosures in the early 30's. averaging about $4,900 a year. This cused by the NMU opposition of delivery. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation had to be created to help Failure to include the zone year the averages will work out to taking sides" on behalf of Mr. homeowners and lenders through the worst part of the big depression. number can hold up delivery about $3,950 for working 15 or 16 Curran. In one instance, as cited It refinanced more than a million homes in three years. by the LOG, Mr. Cooper actively of the paper. The LOO is now hours daily, seven days a week. Don't let history repeat itself at your expense. Stay away from in the process of zoning its The future of the industry is urged NMU members on the SS "trustors ' and other mortgage , brokers, and second mortgages. alto­ entiremailing. Hsit,: , entirely dependent on protective United States Jto vote,-fpr the Cur­ gether, if at all possible. legislation," BAlingei>Tlle<!lafed. The ran slate in an NMU election. w . TB - '^1 I • • y• .r. I -'fi Prime Minister Enters Canadian SIU Strike; See Settlement Near - '--'i I ••J -i I Urge Tuna Import Limit To Save US Fishery Jobs Cooper Out Of Bakers 3 aI I Put Postal Zone On LOG Address • •'^1 •3 �Pace Eisrht SEAFARERS i. December ^0, 195* « >• LOG MTD ACTS ON MARITIME PROBLEMS . Fourteen resolutions dealing with a variety of maritime prob­ lems including subsidies, national legislation, the hiring hall, the St. Lawrence Seaway and others were approved at the convention of the Mari­ time Trades Department early this month. In addition, the convention acted to broaden the executive board of MTD in recognition of the growth oif the or­ ganization and also took steps to imple­ ment its organizing program. As previously reported in the SEA­ FARERS LOG, the convention heard ad­ dresses from AFL-CIO President George Meany in which he called the Depart­ ment the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine un­ ions; from MTD President Paul Hall on the objectives of the organization and from AFL-CIO legislative representative Andrew Biemiller. In addition, the convention heard a pledge from John Livingston, AFL-CIO Director of Organization, to cooperate wholeheartedly in any MTD organizing campaign. Other speakers included James Brownlow of the Metal Trades Department and Nelson Cruikshank of the AFL-CIO Social Service Department. The executive board was broadened by the addition of three new membersHerbert L. Daggett for the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; A. J. Loughrey for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Russell Stephens for the Technical Engineers. The following is a digest of MTD con­ vention resolutions; '50-50' The convention noted that it is "im­ perative that we continue the fight on all levels to preserve '50-50' ... in the face of constant attacks on this legisla­ tion." Subsidies The -convention noted that no appre­ ciable'' progress had been made by the US on a more equitable subsidy pro­ gram. It reiterated its opposition to granting subsidies only to a limited num­ ber of companies as putting "a premium on bad management" and a "bar to a healthy and expanding industry." 4> Seaway With the coming opening of the Sea-Ivay, the MTD has been making prepara­ tions for the vast organizing potential involved. The convention recommended "a full-scale, coordinated organizing campaign . . . with a view to ultimate representation of all the workers in­ volved under the banner of the respec­ tive AFL-CIO unions." ii $• i> ILO The constructive contributions oL;||FLCIO delegates to the Internation^JLili^ Organization were lauded "despiW tre efforts of reactionary employer members to cripple the essential functions of ILO." 4" 4" J" MSTS The maintenance of a huge peacetime commercial fleet by the Military Sea Transport Service came under heavy fire. The convention called it "a service-un­ necessary and costly to the American taxpayer" and "usurpation of the func­ tions of private US shipping and the consequent deprivation of the benefits of trade union representation from the workers involved." 4- 4- 4- Marine Hospitals 4" 4" 4" Long Range M'time Program The Government was criticized for its "hit and miss" approach to maritime which was attributed to the lack of a "broad, long-range maritime program." The convention called for steps to effect such a program and to allow "member unions of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment to participate in its development." t- • r,. t Anti'Labor Legislation 4^ The resolution warned that the ground­ work is being laid for another attack on the Public Health Service. It pointed out that maritime ranks third in accident rates and seamen "are constantly ex­ posed to pestilence and disease peculiar to the ports ... at which they must call . . ." It urged an end to the con­ stant threats to eliminate facilities. Convention guest Peter McGavin, special assistant to AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany; SlU Mobile port agent Cal Tanner and BME pres. Ray McKay make up a three­ some. Livingston Pledges Full Aid To MTD "maximum effort by the Maritime Trades Department" to promote revival of these trades and "US Government encourage­ ment of new methods of operation. They further recommended "Congressional Amendment of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act to provide construction subsi­ dies as an inducement to new enterprise in this field." .. ' Delegates denounced efforts by the enemies of labor to destroy trade unions and declared, "we must vigorously op­ pose any and all legislative attempts on national and local levels to invade, the, rights of free working men and women, . Urging greater organizing efforts . by all unions, AFL-CIO director of organization John Livingston pledged all possible Federation aid in drives by MTD unions. AFL-CIO Director of Organization John Livingston made a strong pledge of all possible aid to the Maritime Trades Department's campaign to organize on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Livingston declared, "As far as our. Department of Organization is concerned, within the limits of the manpower that we will have at the time, we will be very interested in your work and your project, and we will not be behind you—we will be right out there in front with y^u, no matter how rough some of your cahipaigns may get." Livingston also remarked, "I think it is extremely important that Depart­ ments such as yours exist because it is only by standing together and pooling your ideas and your forces that you can do a more effective job in your respec­ tive fields organizationally, on the leg­ islative front, and at the collective bargaining table." Hiring Hall The hiring hall method of employment was hailed as "the most effective means of insuring fair and equitable distribu­ tion of work." The resolve called for "proper federal legislation ... to guar­ antee that the hiring hall be recognized as the proper medium for employment in all industries in which its use has been an accepted practice." 4> 4' 4« Domestic Shipping The losses in this field were noted up until recently when new methods were put in play to revive the trades. Con­ sequently, the delegates recommended $ 4^ Fish Imports Cheap fish imports Mve depressed wPrk opportunities and income in the domestic fisheries. Consequently, the Department urged "the enactment of adequate legislation to protect the fish­ ermen and cannery workers." 4> 4> 4 'S-' Runaways The convention called the American maritime worker "one of the chief vic­ tims" of the runaways and charged that maritime workers' "welfare has been completely ignored by the Maritime Ad­ ministration." It called for "necessary remedial legislation to halt further ship transfers. . ." 4> 4" 4- Canadian Strike The convention denounced the trans­ fer action of the Government-owned Canadian National Steamship Lines as "one of the most vicious attempts at the destruction of union yyages, conditions and representation." It cited the vigor­ ous fight waged against the transfer by the SlU Canadian District and the ef­ fective support received from all over the world. The MTD went on record as supporting the fight and "salutes the maritime workers of the free trade union movement . . . for their stirring display; of internationar trade union frater­ nity. .." 4i 4> 4 ITF and ICFTU The convention saluted the Interna­ tional Transportworkers Federation and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions as democratic bulwarks and instrumentalities for the protection of the economic rights of maritime workers. 3rd Trailership Enters SerWce I ^\'r I ?• President William A. Calvin of the Boilermakers was elected vicepresident of the Building & Con­ struction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO to succeed Teamster President Dave Beck. Beck an­ nounced that he was resigning from the department because he would be terminating his position with the Teamsters "in the fore­ seeable future." 4i 4< 41 William Schnitzler, AFL - CIO secretary-treasurer, has announced the establishment of a one-year internship for graduate students starting July 1, 1958. The intern­ ship will Consist of a one-year po­ sition with the Federation's Re­ search Department working on economic analysis, labor legislar \ tion and collective bargaining: de­ velopments and will offer, direct experience and training of com­ petent young people for positions, MOBILE—The SS Fairland, the third vessel to be converted into a trailership, entered Pan-Atlantic's sea-land service early this month. The ship will service the ports of New York, Miami, New Orleans and Tampa. . The fourth vessel, the SS"^ Raphael Semmes, is scheduled entered its seventh week with little Corsair, the Steel Age and Steel for completion in several hope of a settlement. Port agent Appjentice. in trade union research. Graduates of universities having specialized units in the field of labor and in­ dustrial relations, who will not have reached their 26th birthday by July 1, 1958, and, who have com­ weeks. The Raphael Semmes will pleted one year of graduate work round out the first phase of Panwill be eligible for the positions. Atlantic's new service.' The com­ 4^ 4^ 4^ pany wilkhave two trailerships op­ Seven locals of the Meat Cutters erating between NY, Miami, Hous­ Union in Chicago have negotiated ton and Tampa; two between New a contract providing for wage in­ York and Miami, New Orleans creases from 32.5 to 38.75 cents an and Tampa; and two sea-land hour over a two-year period. The tankers between New York and agreements, ratified at local mem­ Houston. bership meetings, covers all chain Seafarers in this port are taking and independent supernaarkets in advantage of the new medical exr the Chicago area except Jewel and aminations being given by the SIU's National Tea Co. The' members Welfare Department. About seven rejected the proposals from the to ten men a day are being x-rayed two holdout companies, and voted and receiving cardiographs. It Is in favor of a strike if an agreement hpped'that the center will be! able could not be reached. The wage to expand and take in:dependents and welfare Increases are retroac­ in the near future. The city-wide bus strike here tive to Oct. 5, 1957. Cal Tanner continued to work with the fact-finding committee until he had to leave for the AFL-CIO Con­ vention in Atlantic City. Although making good progress, the com­ mittee has not been able to settle the dispute. While shipping has not been booming, many of the men are being choosy and leaving the jobs on the board for a couple of calls. It is expected that the freezing weather and the coming Christmas holidays will add to the number of men on the beach in this area. Among the ships in this port during the past period were the LaSalle, Wacosta, Warrior and Madaket (Watermanl, the Alcoa Planter, Patriot, Clipper Pilgrim, % PHOTOS sToRtes, ?oeTRY •y-4 �December 20i 19ST SEAFARERS Pare Nine ' LOG THt MT D CONVENTION @ Delegates of 12 unions rep­ resenting virtually the entire i maritime industry are shown ' at Atlantic Gity convention at which they worked out a pro­ gram of mutual action ''on common problems. •-V-. ''•A.-'}' Arnold Zuider (r) AFSCME. witli Grain Millers' K. Schneider. Ship officers ohattinr are E. N. Altman, J. Calhoun tmd Pres. Herbert Darrett, MEBA; Moe Welnstein, MM&Ft V. O'Reilly, MEBA. Listehinr to talk are (1 to r) M. Stephens, Technical Engineers; Joe Trainer, IBL; Stephen Leslie, Operating Engineers. SIU Pacific District was represented by Ed Turner, Marine Cooks; Morris Weisberger; Sailors; Sam Bennett, Marine Firemen. f M W. Pendergast, Boil­ ermakers and A. Matz, Firemen & Oilers. Harry O'ReiUy, MTD Secretary; James Brownlow, Metal Trades Dep't, and Jack McDonald, Operating Engineers, confer. Fred Farnen, SIU Great Lakes District; Rolla Johnson, MM&P, and Stanley Thomp­ son, Great Lakes Detroit agent, in huddle. Int'l Brotherhood of Longshoremen's huddle features (1 to r) E. L. Slaughter, secretary; Larry Long, president; Joe Trainor. ... m •• -••••IP ' •A'i'-f %: m., V-I • ••• V;'sT •' •V- \\:f. ...'••A Andre.IV Biemiller, AFL-GIO legislativb rep, wail, speaker. •. A 'l A; s.'-iry • '• '• - �Face T» SEAFARERS LOG Setting The Deck Straight November 27 Through December 10 Registered Fort Deck A IG 95 16 49 Boston 1 • .. a . ^ . .. New York ............1 *..... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .. Norfolk Savannah — Tampa Mobile ....... .. 3G New Orleans .. 4G Lake Charies Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. 15 Seattle .. ............ Deck A Total .. 354 1 ...... . V Deck B 2 13 0 22 3 3 4 7 22 9 16S 4 12 Deck B 122 Ens. A 7 69 12 3G 8 7 5 22 29 11 19 12 12 12 •nt. A 255 Ens. B ' 4 12 4 25 7 4 3 6 11 IG 2G 19 9 12 Ens. B 146 Stew. A. 5 53 8 33 1 2 5 3G 45 , 5 15 14 22 8 Stew. A 246 Stew. B 1 9 3 2G 5 1 1 6 11 7 11 7 10 4 stew. B 96 Totil A - 22 217 36 112 22 18 20 82 114 24 58 43 49 38 Total A 855 Total ;;totai B ' . RSs. '" 7• 34 7 67 15 8 8 19 44 26 47 31 23 28 Total B 364 -251?, . 43 170 37 26 28 101 158 . 50 105 74 72 66 Total . Res.. 1219 p: -•f £ Fort SiU-HIWD members J. W. Edwards (left) and L T. Squires, deck­ hands on the G&H tug J. Harris Masterson, team up to coil some line in Houston. The Masterson is one of 26 boots in the G&H fleet. Defense Council Affirms Need For Merchant Fleet WASHINGTON—^Reports of the impending death of the US merchant marine replacement program have turned out to be greatly exaggerated. The Office of Defense Mobiliza­ tion has notified Rep. Herbert —— — C. Bonner, chairman of the. had been suggestions to the effect House Merchant Committee that the merchant marine would Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah /. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total . . . . . . . . . . - •. Deck A 7 76 5 64 8 1 6 35 32 8 IG 4 2 22 Deck A 28G Shipped Deck B 0 12 1 2G 9 0 1 7 13 6 5 4 2 3 Deck B 83 Deck Bng. C A 0 2 6 56 0 4 1 51 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 28 1 33 0 10 0 19 0 3 0 9 0 13 Deck Bnfl. C A 8 242 Ens. B 0 21 4 19 8 3 1 11 5 8 7 0 0 7 Ens. B 94 Ens. stew. 'C A 0 3 8 35 3 1 1 42 0 1 0 1 2 2 2 22 0 33 1 4 0 8 0 4 0 6 0 12 Ens. 1Itew. C A 15 176 stew. stew. Total B c A 0 G 12 9 2 167 1 G 12 17 G 157. 6 1 15 0 G 6 G 2 12 10 G 85 3 9 98 3 2 22 6 G 37 G G 11 0 G 17 2 G 47 Stew. Stew. Total B c A 65 8 698 Total B 0 42 6 56 23 3 4 28 27 17 18 4 2 12 Total B 242 Total C 0 16 1 2 1 0 2 2 4 3 0 0 0 Total Ship, 12 225 19 215 39 9 18 115 129 42 55 15 19 6 .59 Total Total Ship. c 31 971 Shipping lagged again during the last two weeks, despite the approaching year-end holi­ days. Both job activity and registration fell off; shipping to 971 and registration to 1,219. The usual holiday pile-offs and consequent job boom at year's-end has failed to develop -1 so far, although the last pe--*" —— •:— riod may have been too early for it in the face or the slug­ Hold Up Suez Canal Expansion^ Need $ gish shipping over a good part of no longer be considered as having this year. The holiday boom ordi­ any defense value in the missile narily extends into January as Sea­ age. farers pay off for vacations and Gordon Gray, the Defense Mo- to get time off with their families. Five SIU ports managed to im­ bilizer, wrote to Bonner that the Under a newly-adopted development program, the Suez matter had been considered by a prove their showing despite the Canal Authority plans to deepen the waterway to take tank-| special committee made up of rep­ general job fall-off. Mobile and ers of 65,000 deadweight tons and to increase traffic capacity resentatives of the Office of De­ Baltimore were particularly active. fense Mobilization, the Defense New York, Norfolk and Savannah to 56 vessels a day, and even--*Department and the Maritime Ad­ also rose. Seattle, remained "as is, tually 80 to 90 vessels a day. Colonel Mahmound Yunes, ministration, and that the commit­ but was still active. Declines were listed for Boston, board chairman and managing di­ tee's findings had been approved by the higher-ups on the Defense Philadelphia, Tampa, New Orleans, rector of the Canal authority, said Lake Charles, Houston, Wilmington that the authority plans to start its Mobilization Board. and San Francisco. The return of $2GG million program as soon as Gray also said that the Board favors a merchant fleet of approx­ Robin Line jobs on SIU shippin;^ possible. However, its Schedule for LONDON — Two British scien­ imately the present level as an in­ boards should help out in the near deepening the waterway to 45 feet SAN . FRANCISCO — Shipping depends on whether the authority tists have developed a long flexible terim goal and calls for a "long- future. took a dive in this port during the Registration and shipping ran can borrow money against future sea-going bag capable of carrying range program for the replacement fairly close in the engine depart­ toll revenues . past two weeks. There was only some 10 tons of oil at the end of of ships which will become obso­ In his status report on the ment, which shipped half the class lete." one ship, the Iberville (Waterman), a tow. The model, a tubular bag C jobs. canal development, Mahmound an­ signing on. 67 feet long and three feet wide Not spelled out in the letter, are A futher breakdown by seniority nounced that the canal was still in diamater, successfully passed a the methods by which this replace­ The Massmar, Marymar (Calmar) groups showed the class B regis­ 18 inches short of its pre-blockade series of tests in rough seas. ment program is to be accom­ tration slightly higher than in the depth of 35 feet, but that it would and the Hurricane - (Waterman) Professors W. Hawthorne and plished. The Maritime Trades De­ last period, and the B shipping reach that level by April or earlier. John Paige of Cambridge Univer­ partment convention had called for about the same as before. The de­ Daily transit through the Egyptian- pulled into port for servicing. sity built their sea-going bag out a union voice in long-range plan­ clines, therefore, were all in the nationalized waterway has in­ There were no reported beefs and of a thin but strong flexible mate­ ning for maritime and also has class A column. However, the class creased to 47 vessels from the 41.9 all were in good shape. rial similar to nylon. When empty been critical of the favoring of a A proportion of jobs shipped rose pre-blockade average. the container weighs less thay one limited number of subsidized oper­ to 72 percent of to total. Class B The Suez Company manager is two-hundredths as much as the ators at the expense of the rest of shipping also went up, to 25 per­ in the United States "contacting my cargo it carries and can be folded the US merchant marine. cent of the job total. customers"—the shipowners—"on and carried in the back of an Lending further emphasis to the The foUowing is the forecast port what services we can provide for automobile. When full the bag need for a US merchant fleet was by port. them." He is also meeting Eugene rides fairly low in the water with a series of articles in last week's Boston: Quiet... New York: Fair Black, president of the World Bank about 90 percent of it submerged. "New York Times" on the critical . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ in an effort to raise the necessary Major oil companies are inter­ shortages in the United States in more: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair ... funds here. Mahmound reaffirmed ested . in the development of flex­ reserves of vital raw materials for Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair the Egyptian government's declara­ ible seagoing containers as an US industry. The "Times" articles Mobile: Good ... New Orleans: tion that the canal tolls wpuld not answer to the rising cost of tanker pointed out that such items as Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . be raised more than one percent construction. The estimated cost chrome, tin, rubber, copper, lead, Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: a year. "For the present," he added, of producing such a bag is about bauxite, iron ore, manganese, and Fair . . . San Francisco: Quiet . . . "We have no intention of raising one-seventh that reqiiirea to build large amounts of oil have to be Im­ Seattle: Good. the tolls." comparable space in a standard ported—some of these items from tanker. Besearch on seagoing con- far off places such as Turkey, In­ ta ners will continue until one be dia, Malaya and the far reaches of can. produced capable of handling South America. Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits whila j^GOG tons of oil. Since these shortages will get on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid ^ One present use of the smaller- worse as the years go by, that changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ Bized bags may be in unloading means greater dependence on ship­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already supertankers at ports which do not ping to maintain a flow of raw experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting have sufficient berthing facilities. materials. Consequently, if the their next check after they notified the state unemployment They can be easily filled through United States should neglect its offices that they had moved and chjinged their mailing address. a hosepipe aUached to their stem, merchant marine, it would put its IN mriim An average delay of month is reported in most cases, causing bound with other containers, and entire economy at the mercy of . considerable hardship ato.the bJS'iff'AB r men involved., . •foreign flags. "• towed into port by tug boata "that the policy that an adequate merchant marine is essential for defense purposes should be re­ affirmed." It had been previously reported that the US merchant marine pol­ icy .was under review by the Na­ tional Security Council, and there . ] r ; , :• " This Seabag's Loaded With Oil SF Has LitUe Ship Activity Stay Put For Idle Pay 'WRT&CALl �l>e««ei|ilier so, 1M7 .skjt'-v SEAFARERS Paff« Elevev LOG start Work On 'Seaway' Between N' Orleans, Gulf 'Next Door' NEW ORLEANS—Coiistruction of a deepwater tidewater channel from the Mississippi River to the Gulf which will give New Orleans a second outlet to the sea commenced last week. "• • Start of construction of the channel, which will be 76 miles long on completion, brought reality to the dreams of Crescent City shipping and civic interests who have been trying to promote such a project for more than a century. Business, civic and political lead­ ers were present for cerenjonies which preceded a dynamite blast that started work on the first ex­ cavation. The channel, to cost an estimated $96 million, will cut through land except for >26 miles of open water in Chandeleur Sound near the Gulf terminus of the new route which will result in savings in time and distance for New Or­ leans-bound shipping. Engineers predict from five to ten years will be required to com­ plete the project. Kyska Takes Seattle Crew SEATTLE—It hao been a slow shipping period for this port with the SS Kyska (Waterman) supply­ ing most of the business. She had been in temporary lay-up but took on a full crew during the period. The Afoundria (Waterman) paid off while the Iberville (Waterman) and the Seamar (Calmar) supplied the in-transit business. There were only a^few minor beefs which were settled satisfactorily. Bait. Busy With Ships, Festivities Unions' Hurricane Aid ATLANTIC CITY—The Ameri­ can Red Cross has awarded two certificates to Louisiana union groups in appreciation of the aid organized labor gave victims of Hurricane Audrey which struck the Louisiana-Texas border early in August. Philip Piro, president of the Louisiana State Building Trades Council, accepted one in behalf of the skilled craftsmen of Louisiana who 3onate<f their time and efforts to rebuild 22 homes for hurricane victims in Cameron Parish, La. President Victor Bussie and E. J. Bourg, secretary of the Louisiana State Labor Council, also received one for their organization's "out­ standing cooperation" during the relief operations. Many Seafarers from Lake Charles and New Orleans had joined with other union members to help clear the sites and then sup­ plied the muscle and brawn re­ quired in the many manual con­ struction jobs as aids to the build­ ing tradesmen. In addition to the union supplying manpower, many SIU ships made large donations to help feed and clothe the hurri­ cane victims. .. •hi The forthright action taken by the AFL-CIO to clean its own house of corrupt influences—admittedly a "disagreeable task" involving the expulsion of 1^^ million flsade union­ ists—is now on the record. It remains to be seen whether the bosses' "unions" will take a similar position on abuses in their own backyard. QUESTION: The SUP membership has gone on record for motor­ No one even expects the NAM to bring General Electric ized lifeboats on all ships. Do you feel that this is necessary? up on charges becaus^its salesmen provided "call girls" for Matthew Fanes, wiper: One big big appliance buyers. The newspapers put a "boys will be Jorge Vega, carpenter: Yes, boys" label on this sort of thing, so it's conveniently over­ think motorized lifeboats are neces­ difference in using motors is that sary for the safe­ fewer men are looked along with that multitude of sins known as "common ty both of the required to man business practices." These may range from bribery and crew and passen­ the boats. This price-rigging to arson and tax evasion, of course, but who's gers. I know leaves more room to throw the first stone anyway? from my own exto pick up vic­ Thus the current offensive by business groups to get more perience that tims of a crash, "right-to-work" bills and punitive labor laws passed has they would have or to carry more a certain smell about it. Contrast the AFL-CIO's unequivo­ been welcome passengers and during the last cal endorsement wtih the business spokesmen's own cries of c r e w m e mwar when you bers when the outraged innocence over such proposals as those calling had to get away ship is sinking. for the financial dealings^ of all welfare and pension funds, the ship fast when she was Two or three men could handle a including those run by management alone, to be put under from hit. Taking care of the lifeboats motor boat, but it requires some public scrutiny. is part of my job on ship and I handle the oars. Furthermore, despite the anti-labor emphasis of the Sen­ would rather sec motors on them. seven men to $> • ate committee's hearings this year, it's pretty apparent t J" Rafeal Caraballo, 2nd cook: I that for every union representative who allegedly took a Dimitrios Giafis, OS: Lifeboats think that lifeboats on every ship bribe or kickback there was a businessman who gave it. In with motors are much more valu­ should have both the same way, industry's crimes of strikebreaking, union- able than ones oars and motors. busting and exploitation of workers via "sweetheart" con­ with oars. They The oars may be are faster, easier tracts is viewed as "business expediency" and dismissed needed if the to man and han­ lightly. Some kind of a clean-up is badly needed there. motor conks out. dle, and don't put BALTIMORE—It has beert fairly busy period in this port Shipping picked up a great deal, running far ahead of registration The biggest increase was in the deck department where over ,80 Class "A" and "B" men shipped out. Everyone is getting ready for the Christmas holidays. The hall is be­ ing decorated and the turkeys are on order for the Christmas dinner. The dinners will be served in the Union's cafeteria for the men on the beach here and their families. All are invited to come iiT and eat to their heart's content. On the shipping side, there were a strain on the 17 vessels paying off, nine signed men. I am at on and nine in transit. The Royal home with both Oak, Cantigny (Cities Service); types but would Santore, Venore, Oremar, Feltore, The appearance of Robin Line jobs on SIU shipping boards prefer a motor to Chiiore (Ore); Joseiina (Lib. Nav.); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Citrus once more is a tribute to the spirit of the Seafarers forced an oar any day. Packer (Waterman); Robin Locksley to work under heavy -pressures, including an inferior -Na­ t Regino Vazquez, messman: I (Robin); Steel Age (Isthmian); tional Maritime Union contract on these ships. An interesting sidelight on the SIU victory is that despite agree with the SUP membership Evblyn, Jean, Emilia (Bull); Seastar (Traders) and the Charles Dunaif the lures dangled before the Robin men to win support for that every ship (Colonial Nav.) all paid off while the NMU raid, even two NMU members on the Robin Trent should have mo­ the Venore, Oremar, Feltore, Sant­ voted SIU. All Seafarers salute their brothers in Robin Line torized boats ore, Chiiore (Ore); Kenmar, Beth- for their unanimous endorsement of the SIU. aboard. Men act coaster JCalmar); Joseiina (Lib. differently under Nav.) and the Evelyn (Bull) signed pressure and Recognition for the SIU and the SEAFARERS LOG in the on. some might find form of four 1957 International Labor Press Association it difficult to han­ The, in-transit ships were the dle an 040*, but i Alcoa Runner and Pegasus (Alcoa); awards in a contest involving 300 varied AFL-CIO union motor would help Calmar (Calmar); Steel Vendor publications come at an appropriate time of the year. The them get away (Isthmian): Cubore, Baltore (Ore); LOG staff would therefore like ,to thank all Seafarers for Morning Light (Waterman) and; the their unending support over the years and wish season's irom the «hlp »uch faflk4r than •'toarii would. Cabins (rexrci^)." }^^^ Jrgrqetm^ and smooth sailing to all hands.' • . Back $1 $1 Again All But I think the motors are pre­ ferable since they are much better in fighting a strong tide than oars. Teddy Wiatrowski, FWT: Motors are a must. I was on a ship near the Andrea Doria when she sank. We had to man the oars and "idiot" sticks to try to help out. • If it had not been for _^the motorboats^ on the II d' F r a ri c e, the death toll would have been much higher. •111 •0 �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Robin SIU Crews Welcomed Back An enthusiastic commendation and welcome from Seafarers on the 88 Fairland has gone out to the crews of the first four Robin Line ships to come back under the SIU banner. Shortly after individual letters went out to crewmembers on the Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Robin Kirk and Ro­ After The Haul Was Over bin Locksley on December 10, the SIU received formal cer­ tification as bargaining agent for the ships from the NLRB. To­ gether, they had rolled up a vote of 108 for the SIU to 13 for the NMU). Two other Robin ships, the Robin Trent and Robin Goodfellow have since boosted the SIU victory string. (Story on page 3.) The message signed by the Fairland's delegates on behalf of its SIU crew lauded the Robin Line men for "your sacrifices. It is such spirit as you recently demon­ strated which makes our organiza­ tion second to none in maritime. "We, the rank and file members of the SIU aboard this trailership, wish to compliment you for the bang-up job you did," it stated. The letter also issued a welcome "to the new members who have been rewarded to come under the SIU banner" as a result of the vote. "We are confident that you will find you made the best choice." Full text of the Fairland's mes­ sage was as follows: Bosun Frank Gospor (left) surveys the wreckage. left over after the Steel Navigator discharged a lQCid.-$l.deck cargo at Inchon. Joe Duffy, DM, looks like he'd like to wash his hands of the whole mess, too. They didn't say just what the stuff was. The ship was on the Gulf-Hawaii-Far East run. Photo by G. F. Abundo. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Song By Thurston Lewis Hi ho! Let's go! Out where the breezes bloiv! There's where in salty air Our hearts must be. Hi ho! Cast off the lines! Let's go! This is our wine. O'er the waves, be they our graves We're out to sea!^ Hi ho! Distant shore! Bombay or Singapore;. From Capetown to Baltimore, This is the life for mel We are the SIU; From Pensacola or Kalamazoo, Seafarers, strong and true. The Brotherhood of the Seal SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS i USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuinan H. C. Mclssac Eiadio Aris Fortunate Bacomo Leo Mannaugh Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic Milazzo Meivin W. Bass Joseph B. Murphy James F. Clarke W. P. O'Dea Juan Denopra C. Osinski John J. DriscoII George G. Phifer Fabin Furmanek G. A. Puissegur Joseph M. GiUard Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick Everett Haislett G. E. Shumaker Kevin B. Skelly Wade B. HarreU Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Michael Toth BUiy R. Hiil Harry S. Tuttle Antonio Infante Ludwig Kristiansen Virgil E. Wiimoth Frederick Landry Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. George Hubcr William Bargoiie James Hudson Cleophas Bcaslcy Edward G. Knapp John W. Bigwood Antoine Landry Claude Blanks Leo Lang Charles Cantwell WUIiam Lawless L. CarrasquiUo Isidore Levy George Curry Huminado Llenos Donald Dambrino Edward Moore Sidney Day Michael'Muzio Harvls Dyas Chas. Nicholson Ben D. ..Foster Faustina Orjales Floron Foster Winford Powell Adelin Fruge Allen Ritchie Dennis Gomez Wert A. Spencer Leon Cordon Jay C. Steele, RusseU Grantham Nicholas Tala . , Alvin Henderson Charles'E. Taylor. George Hobbs • a better world to live in if there were more unions like the SIU and the men who work wiik it. I would like you to print this in To the Editor: Along with the free health the -SEAFARERS LOO. God examinations furnished to our bless you. Mrs. Mary Kelps SIU membership, medicinal and 4 t 4 hospital care should also be Broader Medical Benefits Asked provided for brothers who are in good standing but are on the beach for any great length of time. This would cover the brothers who, perhaps because of poor shipping, are not eligible for Laud Crews For Hospital Visits To the Editor: We would like to express our thanks first to Mr. Green, the Bull Line agent in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for the very fine attention he has given us in every way. We don't think any better atten­ tion could have been gotten any­ place. We also have been visited by Luis Ramirez, ship's delegate from the Elizabeth, who brought us things that came in very handy. When the Jean came in All letters to the editor for on Thanksgiving Day, Mr. Green t^blication in the SEAFAR­ told the crew we were in the ERS LOG must be signed hospital and they went all out by, the writer. .Names will to give us a real holiday dinner. be withheld upon request. They also brought us magazines, cigarettes and a cribbage board USPHS services after a period wl^ich we really needed to pass of 90, days. After an examina­ the time. tion by the doctor's at our SIU Two Union brothers on the medical centers, prescriptions beach here, Anthony Gonzale's would be given for medications and Victor Carbone, also visited which they could otherivise not us, for which we both are veryafford and the brothers who re­ thankful. quired hospital care would be We should be back in. the protected. States soon, so we'll close for This is really a must for our now with thanks to everyone. entire membership in the near 2 SIU Brothers future, and is sincerely and (Names withheld) fraternally submitted from the 4 4 4 Grain Shipper for appraisal by the brothers. John J. Jellette Abe Partner To the Editor: 4« 4I am writing this letter to ex­ press my heartfelt appreciation,' to the SIU for its wonderful kindness to my mother in her To the Editor: bereavement on the death of I would like to thank the SIU my father, Francisco L. Perez. Welfare Services Department Toby Flynn of the SIU Velfor all the help It has given my fare Services Department was husband since his heart attack. especially very helpful and sym­ Without this aid and kindness, pathetic. I wish to thank each he would have been lost. and everyone on behalf of all It is wonderful to know that my family. God bless all of you: ,': Mrs. Lucille Hale there are such nice men work­ ing with the SIU. I also wish 4 4 4 to express my gratitude to the trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan for the disability ben­ efits my husband will receive. To the Editor: This is just a note of thanks I don't know what we would have done if we did not get the for the prompt and courteous check from the Seafarers Wel­ service provided for my wife fare Plan today. I was laid off Mary when she was in need of from work Nov. 14 and my hus- hospital care. The SIU Welfare , band was admitted to the Services Department really USPHS hospital in Staten Is­ came through in style. land on Nov. 3. I Rm aboard the Steel Ad­ At least now my husband will vocate in Calcutta right now. not have to worry, and with Thank you all again for your God's help he will get well from help. his heart attack. This would be George O'Roiirko Letters To The Editor To the Crew, SS Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Robin Kirk and Robin Locksley; Dear Sirs and Brothers: At our last regular meeting of December 7, 1957, a discussion was held on the result of the recent bargaining election held aboard your ship where you overwhelmingly voted for representation by Seafarers International Union over the NMU. We, the rank and file members of the SIU aboard this trailership, wish to compliment you for the bang-up job you did. To the SIU members who stayed on these ships and endured the inconveniences and inferior provisions of the NMU contract which you were forced to work under during the last several months: We thank you for your sacrifices. It is such spirit as you recently demonstrated which makes our organization second to none in maritime. To the new members who have been rewarded by coming under our SIU banner: Welcome to our organization. We are confident that you will find you made the best choice when you voted to be rep­ resented by the Seafarers International Union, the best Union on any waterfront. To you all, Greetings, Smooth Sailing, and Merry Christmas. For the Crew of the SS Fairland: Charles E. Wells Bud J. Lowrey Ship's delegate Engine delegate Joe Holsenbeck Robert C. Tripp! Deck delegate Steward delegate USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY L. nhino E. Matllicws N. Gaylord J. Cil 0. Adams P. Scidenbers N. Katoul - R. Lopez A. Verdemar^ J. Miniz 1. Sieger F. Hannaford H. Jurgenson S. Swienckoski W. Shaw I. DeNobriga H. Simmons Dee^W 20, 1957 LOG Gerald L. Thaxton Lucien Theriot James E. Ward Francis Wasmer Thomas White Marion C. Willey Jr. Clifford Wuertz Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ben L. Bone Thomas Mungo E. Bueno F. L. O'Laughlin Rosario Copani John Ossmon David Caldwell Murray A. Plyler Ben H. Faulk Matias Puchero Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever Gorman T. Glaze Stanley Rodgers Sam Hacker Joseph Roll Frederick Harris G. H. Seeberger Walter Jackson August A. Smith Jan .S. Kozerski John A. Smith Alejandio Lopez Lloyd Wilson Waller MitcheU Joseph Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger L. A. Ready Raoul P. Cabrera Fred Reimolt John P. Cox Chas. J. Sincere A. B. Ismail William C. Watson Olus J. McCann Lewie A. Wilkerson Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off ipay cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates, . ' USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Florenclo Letle George D. Rourke James A. Patrice Steven A. Wimami William J. Powers USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jimmle Littleton James T. Moore Roy H. McCance Willie C. Sanders Fred Miller Luther Vaughn Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS B. F. Grlce Nighbert Stratoa Louie HoUlday USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. -B. E. McLeod F. R. Napoll USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Dewey GUlikln Joseph C. WaUacs USPHS HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PR Florlan J. GUnski USPHS HOSPITAL MIAMI. FLA. James W. Canard USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Delbler W. E. OrzechowsU Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges A. J. Panepinte VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehny VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KiUion SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B, Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charles Burton MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE,. MDj.,-. !; • • FHinclsco Bueno Welfare Assist is Appreciated Union Benefits Called Big Help Offers Thanks For SIU Help All Set To Go On The Town The gang's all spruced' up ready to go ashore after the pay­ off of the Yaka on the West Coast. Included are Kramer, bosun; Pricll, deck engineer; Bob White, AB, dnd Chandler, steward. Sam Joseph handled the, camera work. , : �December tO, 1957 fTIIL DISIONIR (Itthmlan), Sapt. t-^halrman, a. Wriihti Saeralary, J. RMC. Roma rapal?» mada, Diacuiiion t>ai improper handling of repalra. Vet* o< thankf to delegate. New delagata and reporter elected. Proper •ttire to he worn In meaahall and pentrr. Keep paaaagewaya clean: cota ta ba put away aaiely. Laundry to be aleaned up after uaing. Return hooka to library after reading. Nov. 10—Chairman, C. Wright; Sec­ retary, (none). Special meeting. New delegate elected. Present delegate hospitalized in Karachi; DIL MAR (Miss.), Nov. S—Chair­ man, R. Steugh; Secretary, C. Dowl- ing. Two men hospitalized—Hq. notiSed. Ship's fund S127. Purchased movies^ repaired machine: S50 given to two hospitalized men: SIO to re- ;patrlated seamen. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Movies to be purChased next trip. Leaks in silver locker to be repaired—unsafe. ARMONK (Overseas), Nov. 10— Chairman, A. Ressko; Secretary, J. Sulllvsn. Repairs to be made. Beefs to be taken to dept. heads. Reporter elected. One man missed ship. Re­ port accepted. Need hot water In laundry. Need new line for hot water. General cleaning in passageways, meashalls A foc'sles. Ship being laid up. Repairs to be done in messhalla and recreation room. Dogs to be re­ paired. Donations for ship's fund re­ quested. OCEAN iVA (Maritime Overseas), Sept. IS—Chairman, H. Hutchlns; Sec­ retary, W. Anderson. All rooms in crew quarters painted: all other re­ pairs made. Report from PH read tocrew re: coal beef. Vote of thanks to men taking these Jobs. Vote of thanks to delegate for good Job in keeping men on the ball; also to steward dept. for good food and service. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, F. Dunn; Secretary, H. Dombrowskl. Some repair lists prepared. Some disputed ot. No heating facili­ ties in bosun's room. Safety delegate elected. Report aceepted. Welfare plan list posted. Laundry to be closed in port and key to be retained by ' gangway watch. ; JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Nov. IS—Chairman, C. Walter; Secre­ tary, D. Pontes. New delegate elected. Report accepted. New treasurer and reporter elected. Discussion on linen change. Bread from shore is dry. MICHAEL (Carres), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, B. Brown; Secretary, J. Harty. Floral wreath sent to deceased mother of brother—paid off in Corpus Christ! and flew home. Collected S22 for flowers—will make another donation at payoff. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thanks to steward dept Col­ lection to be taken up for ship's fund at payoff. HASTINGS (Waterman), Nov. 17— Chairman, D. Byrne; Secretary, J. wells. No beefs. New delegate elect­ ed. Repair list to be checked for repairs. ^ FELTORG (Ore Nav.), Nov. 27 — Chairman, C. Locke; Secretary, D. Pearre. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized in Canal Zone. New delegate elected. Bathrooms need re­ pairing. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Nov. 24— Chairman, C. DeHospedeles; Secre­ tary, R. Hall. Report on Robin Lines, longshore beef. Beefs to be taken to dept. delegates. Ship's fund S4.20. Requested shelves for rain and cold weather gear. Reports accepted. CAROLYN (Bull), Nov. 26—Chair­ man, J. Pachece, Jr., Secretary, A. iSela. .Sick man paid off in PR. Few hours disputed ot. To see patrolman SEAFARER& about washing marhlne. thanks to steward d>ipt. Vote of Hiy Gang! WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Penn.), Nov. n—Chairman, L. HInson; Secre­ tary, M. Oswald. New delegate elect­ ed. Four men missed ship in Mobile. No ice water in scuttle butt. Tank broken—^needs replacing. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Nov. 17—Chairman, C. Saver; Secretary, C. GATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Nov. 2a—Chairman, J. Martus; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Repairs to be made. One man hurt in Tampa. Ship's fund $2.30. One man missed ship. Repair lists to be turned in to mate and engineers. See patrolman about heat during hot weather In aft quarters. Suggestion ot have cold drinks in hot weather. SEATRAIN NBW YORK (Seatrain), Nev. 2$—Chairman, H. Lynch; Secre­ tary, C. Oliver. Few hours disputed ot. Three men getting off. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done in culinary dept. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Oct. 27 —Chairman, J. Justus; Secretary, D. Grant. New washing put aboard. Dinner party held at NY from safety award was huge success. Everyone had wonderful time. Ship's fund $22. Discussed mall situation. Due to diffi­ culty in sending mail: steward con­ sented to handle maU where possible. CITIES S E R V I C B BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Nev. 29—Chairman, H. Waller; Secretary, L. P. Hagmann. All repairs completed. Two men fired due to drunkenness. Reports accepted. Sanitary men to do all cleaning of quarters and passageways. Members requested to keep cigarette urns clean except for cigarette butts. List of rules posted. Messhall to be clean at all times. Vote of thanks to cook for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nev. >— Chairman. J. Ballay; Secretary, G. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Men did not turn to for securing. Ship's fund $S.40. One man created disturbance on ship. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Nov. 21 — Chairman, B. Flmovicz; Secretary, E. A. Boyd. Ship's fund S33.76. Rec­ ommend that members be more order­ ly in using night pantry. Suggestion .to post instructions near washing ma­ chine for proper use. TurkeyDay'ColdLimch' Had 'Em All Shook Up Elvis Presley may have everybody "all shook up" on the musical front, but the steward on the Neva West easily nlatched him when he pulled a fast menu switch on the top­ side gang last Thanksgiving-f — in Brownsville, Texas. of fare for Thursday, November The day began innocently 28: "Dinner . . . Cold Lunch." SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Nov. 27—Chairman, C. Lee, Jr., Sec­ retary, R. May. Ship's fund $44.22. One man missed ship. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Discussion on electrician dissatisfaction. To be referred to boarding patrolman. Chea. Milk shortage. One man missed ship in Long Beach—reported to SIU hall. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Motion to discuss sanitary conditions with patrolman and get better living conditions. Only dele­ gates to report beefs to patrolman. Need more logs. No lava soap on ship. Discussion on new shipping call —crew in favor of old system. See patrolman about repairs. Ship to be fumigated for rats and roaches. Dis­ cussion on painting of rooms and decks. Lack ot cooperation and in­ sufficient funds for painting—^to be referred to Board of Health. Pare Thirteen LOG Beaming smiles on these two handsome youngsters -broad­ cast a cheery hello to all hands. The boys are Jimmy, 5 (left), and Joey, 3, sons of Seafarer Partha Jernigan, oiler, of Brentwood, LI, NY. enough. Steward Walter R. Geis typed out the day's menus for top­ side and then sent them up. Soon after, the Neva West's skipper. Captain Snodgrass, came down to the saloon for coifee and found a "hell of a roar going on" with all the officers trying to talk at once. When it finally quieted down enough for the captain to ask what was the matter, the answer was, "By God, captain, have you looked at the menu for today yet? This is Thanksgiving Day—and In port— and what do we have but a cold lunch!" And there it was on the bill 'SPOT PHOTOS RECORD CARGO MISHAP ON ROVER The knack of being in the right place at the right time with your camera loaded and ready is one of the sure-fire ways of getting good "spot" pictures when something's happening. Right on tap at pierside in-* Honolulu when a shoreside crane it was trying to put aboard crane failed while loading and smashed into the ship. The deck cargo for the Steel Rover, Seafarer Lawrence Chapman was able to grab his shots long before local news photographers even heard about the mishap. Chapman's photos covered all phases of the mishap from the time the shoreside crane failed until a floating crane was put to work the next morning to right things once again. No one was reported hurt but some of the handrails and awning supports on the fantail of the Rover took a beating when the dock crane lost an 18-ton Navy deck cargo fell into the drink at pier 19 and was finally retrieved when divers hooked up its lines to a floating crane brought in to tackle the job. The accident delayed the sched­ uled sailing to l/orfolk, since the collapsed shore crane had to be removed from the ship and the deck cargo had to be. retrieved after its. overnight stay in the wa­ ter between the ship and the dock. The Rover finally got away after divers checked the ship's screw and reported no damage. SANTORB (Ore Nav.), Nev. 24— Chairman, J. Hayes; Secretary, A. Myrax. Ship's fund $12.26. New dele­ gate elected. Need new washing ma­ chine. Cups to be returned to mess hall. ROBIN LOCKSLBY (Rebin Line), Nev. 24—Chairman, E. Smith; Secre­ tary, A. Beck. Voting to take place at 2 PM. Delegate asked men to stay aboard until after election. 40 hours disputed ot. Repair list submit­ ted. Crew requested to wash clothes' in laundry before 10 PM to avoid dis­ turbing men. Keep washing machine clean. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Nov. 24—Chairman, S. Charles; Sec­ retary, R. Matarahgelo. Safety meet­ ing attended by delegates—60 day shipping rule in effect and clarified. Letters to officials In Washington sent and acknowledged. Ship's fund $17.61. Report accepted. Request three kinds of ice cream, books for crew from headquarters. Crew should write Social Security Administration for accounts data. M V FONCi (Fence), Nov. 21 — Chairman, F. Miller; Secretary, W. Heater. Patrolman settle disputed ot. Ship's fund $1.33. requested to build to meet ship to Reports accepted. Donations of 80c up fund. By now all shook up like the rest of the officers, the skipper headed for the galley to find out the score. When he got there, the chief cook calmly told him that It was a holi­ day, so the steward department was going to take off for town and have Thanksgiving dinner ashore. While this seemed like a pretty reasonable thing to do, "the cap­ tain looked like he was going to blow a fuse," reported Duke Hall. Turnbuckle (1) from an unseen floating crane' astern of the Steel Rover was later attached by drivers to lines which held deck cargo (2) suspended in the water overnight. Diver (photo at right) checks his air lines before going down. A failure in a shoreside crone which was lifting on 18-ton Navy crone onto the Rover caused some damage to the ship, which left Honolulu late. at- But unable to keep it up much longer, the chef admitted the whole thing was a joke. Dinner for the Neva West, lik* on all SIU ships that day, natur­ ally included the traditional roast turkey and trimmings, among a variety of other items provided for the holiday. Other SIU ships that came in for high praise on their menus and service for Turkey Day included both Cities Service supertankers, the Miami and Baltimore, plus the Longview Victory and Jean Lafitte. No other menus have been re­ ceived by the LOG to date, but it can readily be assumed they matched all the others. 1 •~A �SEAFARERS All's Well With The Falrpert SIUHAU DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District Sa BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7.4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Riuhmond 24)140 HOUSTON.... 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-1080 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK .......127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA..,. 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR .... 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent . Phone 2-5996. SAN FRANCISCO . 450 Harrison St. M^rty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH .2 Abercorn St. B. B. McAuley. Agent . Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE, 3505 1st Ave. Jen GiUette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif.... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRCTARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. Hall, Joint £. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint Lined up for some picture-tak­ ing, Seafarers on tne Fairport take a breather in the messhall during coffeetime. In­ cluded in the gang (above, i to r) are W. McBride, DM; Woody. Pesen, deck engineer; Robbie, OS; Jimmy, DM; J. Nagy, wiper, and Ted, AB. At right are R. M. Godwin, night cook and baker (left), and chief cook J. B. Fernan­ dez in the messhall. The pic­ ture-taken in both cases were not identified. LOG-A-RHYTHM: SUP HONOLULU Chasing Memories By M. Dwyer And saw once more the wrinkles Last night I chased a memory. deep And caught it on the fly; You'll never know the thrill In the corners of blue eyes. it brings Until someday you try. The leather-tanned skin. From sun and wind. From too much ocean spray; The utter splendid ecstasy These features Forgotten now and then, By too much living in the present, Sometimes I can see. Forever and a day. And forgetting when. Oh, count your blessings, women fair. Whose men still till the sod. Who crave no more to sail the sea, Though seamen's hearts Last night I chased a memory. Through bright, star-studded skies Were made by God. Your heart will sing And thrill once more. To happy days And countless bliss. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS For when a man the ocean roams And leaves behind his home. He sometimes wakes in dead of night Or thinks on watch alone. Then memories are all you'll have To cling to, fast and true. And jealousy will fill your heart Lest he's forgotten you. You'll wonder, if it pays to be So faithful and so true. Then count the months. The weeks, the days. Til he sails back to you. H/IVB encoH UNO ZONE .. STATE TO'AVOID DUPLICATION: If you • ra an old fu|>tcribai and have a ehanga of addrett, pieasa give your former addrett below: ADDRESS .............. CITY .........ZONE... ST^KTE' . . •a a', ."a a a a a a a a Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 128Mi HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Untario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. MONTREAL CAnal 7-3202 [HOW VO VOO 44 Sault-au-Matelot Phone; 3-1569 177 Prince William St. OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DcTROlT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 'Sea-Spray' I'U CITY 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harri.son St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 QUEBEC Quebec SAINT JOHN NB Deceoiber so; Ml LOG Kirk Raps Pay Under NMU Pact went so helpful to, me'at the time of his death, and to his shipmates from the SS Robin Hood for their coot>eration.- In To the Editor: addition. Marty Breithof and This is to inform you that Leon Johnson at the San Fran­ everything is running smoothly cisco hall have been and a^e on the SS Robin Kirk, despite the fact that we are still work­ still a great help to me, and are never too busy to give in­ ing under the NMU contract. formation and advice. We, the crew of the Robin Lastly, words cahnot express Kirk, by experiencing the con­ ditions of the NMU contract my appreciation for the kind and by our payoffs, know that and sincere letter from Paijl the NMU has played into the Hall, which I will always keep. hands of the shipping com­ Friends are wonderful to have panies with which they have in time of sorrow. Mrs. J. C. Cardan negotiated contracts. As you know, when 4" 4the NLRB election was held on board this ship, this crew voted To the Editor: 10 0 percent It looked like" old home week SIU. there in Pusan recently. Be­ The result sides our gang on the Fairport, of this elec­ the La Salle, Wild Ranger and tion expresses Rivera Maiden Creek, all V/atetman better than ships, and Ocean Evelyn and anything else hoW we feel about our Union, Hs policies, its prin­ Rebecca, two other good SIU ciples and all the progress it ships, were all there at the has made throughout the years same time. A good time was had by all in working conditions and as a lot of old buddies got to­ wages. We expect to be leaving soon gether again over a beer and from Jacksonville for Cape­ sailed a few ships from the town, which means that we bars and clubs. I know they are shall be at sea for Christmas. also looking forward to such a get-together again Normally it is nOt my habit to , pleasant soon. ask for anything, not even for Robert M. Godwin Christmas, but, on behalf of the Ship's reporter crew of the SS Robin Kirk and myself, I would like to say that 4* ii" if the best Christmas present you could give us is a cable from you stating that the Robin Kirk has been certified by the NLRB and that we may once again To the Editor: have the privilege of working Enclosed is a letter from under an SIU contract and Senator John M. Butler in under SIU conditions. answer to our compiunication Robert Rivera urging the continuation of the Ship's delegate US marine hospital program (Fd. note: Merry Christmas! as is. Santa came by early and the It should be of interest'to first four Robin ships to vote, Seafarers since Sen. Butler is including the Kirk, has have on the Senate Merchant Marine already been certified. See the Committee. ; v story on page 3.) The following is the text: "Dear Friends: i"' 4« "It is a particular pleasure to me to have the benefit of your recommendations concern­ ing the continuation of the our To the Editor: Public Health Service Hospitals. I would at this time like to "For some time now the im­ express my deep and sincere gratitude to the former ship­ portant question outlined in mates and friends of my late yoi^ letter has been of the husband, John C. "Red" Caro- greatest concern to me and I lan, who have been so kind and have always endeavored to assure the continued availabili­ thoughtful to me. . Letters and messages from ty of- these hospital facilities to many ports of the world have the American Merchant Marine. "iRest assured that I will been received, many of them since his death was reported in have your Interest in mind in the October 25th LOG. Special connection with this important thanks to the SIU men who matter during the months to were in San Francisco at dif­ come.'* ferent times during his illness The letter was signed by and visited him at home and in "John M. Butler, United States the USPHS hospital, as he really Senator." enjoyed those visits. Crewmemiiers Thanks also to the ones who SS Sanfore Ships in Pusan Hold 'Reunion' Sen. Butler Vows Aid To Hospitals Widow Lauds SIU Kindness .By Seafarer "Red" Fink tlKF �SSAFARERS ^Df^iidMr SO. 19OT r*g» iFUtfem LOG Pastrano Pays A Social Call fMt Resumes Run Undet Trusteeship MIAMI—Trustees of the bankrupt TMT Trailer Ferry, Inc., have received permission from R Federal court to put the 1 company back into service between Jacksonville, Fla.> and Puerto Rico. The court has approved in principle plans by TMT trus­ tees to negotiate with a group of businessmen interested in operat­ ing the SlU-contracted company's assets, including the heavily-mort­ gaged Carib Queen. ^ The business group has advanced the trustees $20,000 to cover ex­ penses and possible losses for a 20Tday period involved in getting three TMT barges back into serv­ ice hauling cargo now piling up on i piers in Jacksonville and Puerto Hico. In addition, the business group ihas offered to charter the Csrib jQueen for iO or 15 years at a guar­ anteed annual rental of $500,000 and has offered to finance repairs on the vessel estimated at between $350,000 to $500,000. Robin Ships Again SlU .*/• (Continued from page 3) Line fieet, on a new contract for the Robin ships. ' Seafarers on the Robin Line ships had been put under heavy pressure since the NMU raid be­ gan. They were urged either to quit the ship or come into the NMU and were promised full NMU books without payment of initiation fees as well as other advantages if only they would support the NMU. Personal pleas by NMU President .Joseph Curran were included in ^the sales pitch. •' However, as the crew of the ^Robin Kirk noted in a letter in this 'issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, working under the NMU contract convinced Seafarers that the NMU had absolutely nothing to offer them. The best Christmas present they could get, the Kirk crew said, was news that they were back un­ der an SIU agreement. Out Of Step I '"J-.. (Continued from page 5) NMU picket line. Having igpored many other picket lines such as those of AFL-CIO mates and , en gineers, the NMU president's order has^ become habitual. Curran attempted to cover up his activities in having SIU men ^ fired off Robin ships by declaring that Seafarers "were allowed to ^keep their Jobs" when Moore-McCormack bought the ships. That explains why 11 Seafarers " were fired off the Rot)in Mowbray, the only way, incidentally, the NMU could win a ship. • Caught flat-footed in his raid on Willis, which the SIU organized ^st year and won by a 69-2 count, ^rran has taken no steps to with­ draw his charge that the union shop is "illegal" and should be abolished. The Willis affair is raid­ ing of the purest and most primittve kind, with NMU representa­ tives waiting until the contract was fp be rernegotiated and then movIbg in and petitioning for disallow­ ance of the SIU-HIWD agreement ih the fleet. : These actions by Curran are un­ fortunate, and revealing of his ir­ responsibility. But they will not and have not stopped the construe-f ive program of the rest of the mariUme labor movement and nf the• ."-jps'v.s The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. John H. Bove, 57j Brother Bove died of natural cauaea at the US Public Health Service Hospital in Staten Island. He became a full member of the SIU in 1944 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment on SIU ships. He is survived by his wife, Frances Jean Bove, of the Bronx, New York. Burial was in St. Ray­ mond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. 4" 4* 1, Popular with ,SIU fight fans in New Orleans, heavyweight contender Willie Pastrano, son of Seafarer Frank Pastrano, 2nd cook, pays a social call at the SIU hall in the Crescent City. Pictured 11 to r) are Seafarers Red Gleason and Bill Storey; Dave DiVincenti, of Pastrano's camp; Pastrano; Seafarer Vic Miorana; New Orleans lightweight Ralph Dupas, and Seafarers Clyde "Whitey" Lanier, Manfred'Osborn and Joe Stocker. Both boxers began their careers gf^Sf^ii^ary's CYO gym in New OrlMns' famed French Market quarter. Pastrano's last bout was in London,, where he whipped Britain's Dick Richardson. - RECENT ARRIVALS - 4" Alfred Bokan, S3: A maUgnant tumor caused the death of Seafarer Alfred Bokan in Baltimore. Broth­ er Bokan Joined the SIU in 1943 and sailed In the deck depart­ ment. He is sur­ vived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Yager, of Georgetown, Dela­ ware. Place of burial is not known. All of the following SIU families Guy Michael Cuccia, born No­ 20.1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran­ have received a $200 maternity vember 21, 1957, to Seafarer and cisco Nicolas, Catonsville, Md. benefit plus a $25 bond from the Mrs. Jacob J. Cuccia Jr., New Or­ 4 4 4 Union in the baby's name: leans, La. Leon Roy Curry Jr., born Octo­ 4 4 4 ber 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jane O'Krogly, bom October 24, Leon Curry, Fletcher, NC. Bessie C. Nicolas, born October 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred H. O'Krogly, Plains, Pa. 4 4 4 Nature In Raw (Walled In) Is Latest Cruise Steven Carroll Poufids, born June 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin B. Pounds, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Regina Lynn Tucker, born May Moore-McCormick's new vessel, the SS Brasil, will offer 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John the latest in luxury cruise features next year—that of abso­ D. Tucker, Cumberland, Md. lute communion with nature, or in the language of the lay­ John William Little, born Feb­ man, nude sun bathing. The Brasil, due to enter have a secluded ar-ea where they ruary 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. service next year, will have a can enjoy the full benefit of the John Little Jr., Bayonne; NJ. sun." 4 4 4 Yeah, but how can the passen­ Perry Charles Bennett, born Oc­ (Continued from page 2) gers show it off? tober 27,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. than $4.50 a ton. Huge stockpiles of coal in Europe and increasing Rodney J. Bennett, New Orleans, exports to "West Europe from Po­ La. 4 4 4 lish mines are helping to depress Sandra Allen Stringfellow, born rates. At present, the company has two November 22, 1957, to Seafarer and of its six ships stiil in operation. Mrs. Charles L. Stringfellow, Mo­ One ship, the Coal Miner, is carry­ bile, Ala. 4 4 4 ing grain. The other, the Thomas Erik Melvin Smith, born Novem­ Paine, is making its last chartered Joseph Robert Lordan delivery and wiil probably Join the ber 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Important that he get in touch Melvin H. Smith, Glenburnie, Md. other vessels in lay-up. with Benjamin Chex-ry, attorney, 4 4 4 "Early last year," the "Business at 1522 Race Street, Philadelphia Robin Elizabeth Thompson, born Week" article declared, "fright 2, Pa., concerning settlement of rates on coal shipped from the US October 9, 1957, to Seafarer and his mother's estate. Anybody Mrs. William R. Thompson, Mobile, to Western Europe ran as high as knowing his whereabouts urged to Ala. $22 a-ton." Had American Coal notify the above. 4 4 4 not attempted to operate with a William Wayne House, born No­ company union of deck and engine 4 4 4 officers, it probably would have vember 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Anyone knowing the whereabouts gotten 30 ships out and capitalized Mrs. William A. House, Ormond of chief mate Thomas Heaney or Beach, Fla. on the rate bonanza. Nick Leone is asked to contact 4 4 4 Even after the beef began, the Michael Lewis Tulp, born No­ special solarium deck built atop the Robert Welker at 219 48th St., dispute could have been quickly Union City, NJ, or call Union settled to the benefit of the com­ vember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and liner's dummy funnel. To keep 4-8627. pany and the unions on the basis Mrs. John Tulp Jr., Galveston, within the limits of respectability, the deck will be split by a "solid" 4 4 4 of AFL-CIO president George Texas. wall forming two rooms, one for Tony "Art" Cornman, FWT Meany's proposal last February 21. 4 4 4 Edward V. Giiabert, born August the ladies and one for the men. Get in touch with your wife, Meany called for the SIU to with­ draw from the fleet if the NMU 5,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ven­ (How high is that wall, anyway?) Mary, at 3119 Baldwin St., Los would agree to support the li­ tura Giiabert Colas, Brooklyn, NY. The sun worshippers will relax be­ Angeles 31, Calif., as soon as pos­ hind a curved solex glass wind­ sible. Very important. censed officers' unions in their bid 4 4 4 Vincent Joseph MllauesI, born shield and toast to their hearts' for a contract. The SIU agreed to 4 4 4 the Meany proposal but the NMU October 22, 1957, to Seafarer and content. Federal income tax and state In announcing the new feature, Mrs. Eugene MilanesL Brooklyn, refused. Robert Lee, vice-chairman of the social security refunds are being In the view of SIU headquarters, NY. board, said that the company was held for the following men by F. P. had the NMU gone along with the 4 4 4 Jose Romero Jr., born August 24, merely keeping up with the times Corcoran, Room 201, SUP Building, Meany proposal, the. company would have had no alternative but 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose L. "There is a demand for solaria of 450 Harrison St., San Franciscn, this kind. They are very popular Calif.: to contract for officers with - the Romero, Houston, Texas. iir tropical regions. On our thirtyKarl E. Eriksson, Walter F. AFL-CIO licensed officers' unions. 4 4 4 James Lewis Perclvai, born Oc­ one day cruises to South America Hudgens, Walter J. Oaks, Don L. In that instance, the coal fleet op­ eration would have heen the bon­ tober 3lii 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, opportunities to get a good healthy Pagel, Sverre R. Pederssen, Charles anza it was originaDy ekpected to James L. . Percival, Charleston coat of tan are Unsurpassed. So Russeli, Carl E. H. Snygg aAd Luis • . iWA/Vljy not let the sun worshippers: E. Torres. Heights,-: Coal Ships To Go In Boneyard i - 'aj •'.'rs f -^1 I �••ai • •' •. • sfs-r •1'-' ^ { •. " i- - '. SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • AT LA NTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • t: h I nl\ ^o9t } iiiliT * 4,1 .1 11 ii . 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Title A name given to the resource December 20, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CERTIFIED ON FOUR ROBIN SHIPS AFL-CIO VOTES M’TIME POLICY, OUSTS 3 UNIONS BAKERS OUT OF AFL-CIO; COOPER OUT OF BAKERS COAL SHIPS HEADED BACK TO BONEYARD AFL-CIO HITS ONE-SIDED PROPOSALS ON LABOR LAWS ’50-50’ PROPS US SHIPS AGAINST SLUMP CALIF. UPSETS JOBLESS $ BAN, OK’S 60-DAY RULE 24 APPLY FOR UNION’S SCHOLARSHIP BULL FILES SUPREME COURT APPEAL ON SIU’S STRIKE POLISH RUN SHIP GETS RADIATION SCRUTINY BME, SIU WIN BIG $$ GAINS FOR WILLIS OFFICERS US, REDS SPEED ATOM SHIP PLANS ROBIN LINE SHIPPING CHEERS NY NEW MEBA UNIT FORMED FOR LAKES PRIME MINISTER ENTERD CANADIAN SIU STRIKE; SEE SETTLEMENT NEAR MTD ACTS ON MARITIME PROBLEMS 3RD TRAILERSHIP ENTERS SERVICE DEFENSE COUNCIL AFFIRMS NEED FOR MERCHANT FLEET HOLD UP SUEZ CANAL EXPANSION, NEED $ STARTS WORK ON ‘SEAWAY’ BETWEEN N’ORLEANS, GULF BALT. BUSY WIH SHIPS, FESTIVITIES ROBIN SIU CREWS WELCOMED BACK TMT RESUMES RUN UNDER TRUSTEESHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/20/1957 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. XX, No. 2 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b5220081dfe57dd30c4a7a76cb2eb000.PDF 9c7f0d004edba03a9e5d255d1fa510ea PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG "frpcir.lAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT « AFL-CIO • ''Jv < - .-hi Story On Page 3 MTD Key To Sea Unity—Meany Story On Page 3 Lauds MTD Unity Role Addressing the Maritime Trades Department con­ vention in Atlantic City, AFL-CIO President George Meany stressed the value of MTD as the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine unions in the merged labor movement. Meany spoke in advance of the national AFL-CIO con­ vention which opened yesterday in the New Jersey resort city. On the rostrum with him was S1U - A & G secretary treasurer Paul Hall who, as MTD president, wel­ comed Meany and some 60 delegates from 12 AFL-CIO unions. (Story on Page 3.) Sherwood vote draws happy grin from Robin Gray crewman Nick Wuchina. Robin Gray men. voted SlU 24-3 later that day. Two other Robin ships voted SlU since then. (Story on Page 2.) 300 Papers Compete: LOG Wins 4 Prizes in AFL-CIO Contest —Story on Page 2 . t In Coast Guard helicopter hovers over^Olliae in row head after a collision in dense fog between the SlU-manned Claiborne (left) and the Liberian vessel Ellin last week about 13 miles cbwnstream from New Orleans. Both ships had damage above the waterline but no injuries were reported. The cause of the collision is not yet clear. The Coast Guard is investigating. .: i �r»t* Tiro SEAFARERS December 6, 1957 LOG SlU SWEEPS FIRST FOUR ROBIN SHIPS BY 108-13 COUNT An overwhelming pro-SIU majority has been cast by crewmembers of the first four Robin Line ships to vote in the National Labor Relations Board election in the fleet. Smarting at^muster enough strength to being forced to work un­ on the ballot. der the National Maritime The need for a new election de­ veloped with the start of an NMU Union agreement, Seafar­ raid on Seafarers' jobs after Rob­ ers on the ships piled up a in Line was purchased by MooreMcCormack last spring. The new total count of 108 votes for owners announced then that Rob­ the SIU. The NMU drew only in Line would be operated as a 13 votes. separate division, maintaining ser­ The ship-by-ship totals thus vice on the South and East Afri­ tar are; Robin Sherwood; SIU, 25 can subsidy run. It was also indi­ —NMU, 5; Robin Gray: SIU 24, cated at the time that existing con­ tracts and hiring obligations would Voting on the fifth Robin be retained. Not satisfied with this status, the Line ship, the Robin Mowbray, was expected to take, place to­ NMU subsequently got the com­ day in New York. The out­ pany to place the ships under the come on this ship was in doubt NMU contract, disregarding the de­ as the NMU had succeeded in sires of the crewmembers on the getting a number of replace­ ships involved. The company then ments aboard this vessel in the forced crewmembers to work un­ time since Moore-McCormack der the NMU agreement and start­ ordering replacements from had taken over the ships last ed NMU halls. spring. Three other ships will The NMU followed up this con­ vote this month. cession by openly attempting to —NMU, 3; Robin Kirk: SIU, 33— NMU, 0; Robin Locksley, SIU, 26 —NMU, 5. The heavy SIU majorities came in the face of a ceaseless barrage of pro-NMU propaganda to which Seafarers have been subjected over the last four months. Includ­ ed in the propaganda pitch were personal letters from NMU Presi­ dent Joseph Curran promising full NMU books free of initiation fees and other assorted advantages to Seafarers if they would support the NMU raid in the fleet. NMU replacements shipped aboard the Robin Line vessels also joined in the pleas, but were told by Seafarers to swap their NMU books for a C-card in the SIU. With sure defeat staring them in the face, NMU representatives have been raising "objections" aft­ er each ship is voted. The "objec­ tions" consist of reiterating that the Board was "wrong in ordering tlue elections in the first instance." Early Certification Asked The SIU has maintained that these "objections" are of no merit since they do not make any spe­ cific charges as to the conduct of the election. The SIU is asking for early certification so that it can negotiate with Moore-McCormack, the owners of the Robin Line fleet, for a collective bargaining agree­ ment. Until the NMU raid, the SIU had enjoyed 17 years of uninter­ rupted collective bargaining rela­ tions with Robin Line, winning an election in the fleet back in 1940 by a 199 to one count after the NMU had been unable then to " 'i Bull Injunction Reversecl WASHINGTON—Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan granted the Bull Steamship Co. a limited stay until December 16 to allow it to try an appeal to the high court over a Cir­ cuit Court ruling favorable to the SIU. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals had upheld the SIU's right to picket by"*"" Walter Bruchhausen "must be set while the MEBA and overturning a lower court in­ aside" under the Norris-LaGuardia installations MM&P maintained their lines. junction issued October 1. Act of 1932. Federal law bars In­ Bull Line subsequently obtained a The appeals court order also voided a similar injunction against picketing by the Mas­ ters, Mates & Pilots and the Ma­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion in separate wage disputes with the company. The SIU struck Bull Line last August 19 and the deck and engine officers set up their own picketlines two days later. Company operations resumed after all picketing was banned about six weeks ago. Picketing Upheld In its opinion upholding picket­ ing by the three unions, the .threeman appeals tribunal said the orig­ inal orders by District Court Judge Home For Chrisfmasf Hot While Raid's On "I wanted to be home for Christmas this year, but this is more important." That's how Seafarer Nick Wuchina summed up the outlook of the crew of the Robin Gray, which voted 24 to 3 in favor of the SiU two * weeks ago. Wuchina is one of v/ives in its desperate efforts to get its hooks into Seafarers' jobs. the Seafarers who have been "Robin Line never was my idea junctions against peaceful picket­ Federal order barring picketing by ing In a labor dispute. the officers, while an SIU appeal "No one controverts that this is to the Circuit Court was pending. a peaceful strike," the appeals With all pickets banned by court judges pointed out. order, BuU Line ships began mov­ "The mandate of the Norris-La­ ing again while all three unions Guardia Act has been an expres­ pressed their appeals. sion of national policy for many The Circuit Court order, handed years," thfe opinion continued. "If down November 21, set a 15-day this policy is to be changed it period during which the lower should, be changed by Congress, court's strike bans were to be and not by judicial legislation or lifted. Justice Harian's temporary inventiveness." stay prolonged this period until It was regarded as a complete December 16. Should the Supreme vindication for the SIU's legal and Court refuse to hear the company economic position since the strike appeal, the injunction would be began. lifted shortly afterward. SIU at­ Also pending on the legal front torneys had attempted to get the is a separate Injunction proceed­ Circuit Court to speed up the ing by Bull Line in New York lifting of the ban before the 19 State Supreme Court, which was days ran out today. ^ postponed during the Union's ap­ Wage Talk Breakdown peal against the Federal injunction; Seafarers began manning the The company lost its bid for a tem­ picketlines at the Bull Line's porary state injunction in Septem­ Brooklyn terminal in'^August fol­ ber and then re-petitioned for a lowing the breakdown of negotia­ permanent anti-strike order. The tions under the wage reopening original petition was also turned clause of the SIU agreement with down on the grounds of peaceful the company. An impasse was picketing. reached after many weeks of talks At the same time, the Federal over SIU demands for parity with District Court proceeding got un­ the West Coast unions on overtime derway, and eventually proved and penalty pay scales, plus an successful for the company. Fol­ across-the-board 20 percent wage lowing the first injunction issued increase, all retroactive to July 1, by Judge Bruchhausen, SIU pick­ 1957. ets were removed from company In separate negotiations under the annual wage reviews provided for in their contracts with Bull, the MM&P and MEBA sought a six percent increase plus additional compensation for the deck and en­ gine officers. riding the Robin Line ships since of the ideal run," Wuchina said, last June in the fight to repel the "but I'm sticking with it until all National Maritime Union's raid in these ships are SIU again." the fleet. "When we came Into Baltimore this trip," Wuchina said, "my wife came from home to visit me. She would have liked me home too^ut she gave me a pep talk instead about sticking to the ship until it's all over." Wuchina had a brief comment Continuing a pattern of many years standing, the SEA­ en the NMU's efforts to wheedle FARERS LOG was awarded four prizes in the annual jour­ and pressure SIU men to drop their SIU affiliations or get off the ship. nalism contest of the International Labor Press Association. "It didn't work at all," he said. The LOG won a first award-* When the ship came into port, he among international publica­ of the International Ladies Gar­ said, NMU officials would swarm tions for the best front page ment Workers Union. Last year, under slightly differ­ aboard and try to comer a Seafarer in the news format, and three cer­ and talk up the NMU. "Our guys tificates of merit (second prizes) in ent rules, the LOG won six awards, would just walk away and leave the category of general editorial a first prize for the best cartoon, excellence, editorial cartoon and a second prize for general editorial Dec. 6, 1957 Vol. XX, No. 1 them," he said. excellence, a second for best fronj; 'The NMU men in the crew written editorial. would peddle the same line. They There were five categories in all, page, a third for best editorial and kept offering us full books in the with the LOG winning awards in honorable mention for best feature article. There were no third prizes NMU, but when we told them in four of the five. PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer ' return that we would help them, Winner of the top award for gen­ or honorable mentions this year. In 1955 and 1953, the LOG HERBEHI BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA get a C-card in the SIU as a fair eral editorial excellence in the aiAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN EPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZII., Staff exchange they quickly dropped he international field was the Retail, took the top "editorial excellence Writers. Bnj MOODY. Gulf Area Repre­ subject." The last trip out, he said," Wholesale and Department Store award." It has placed first or second sentative. the NMU men were "very quiet.' Union's publication "The Record." for this award in four of the last In addition to the NMU pitch on The "Toledo Union Journal," which five years. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers international Union, At­ the ships "Curran sent every crew- entered in both the local union Judging was done by members lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CiO, <75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth member a letter on the ship, and and the central labor body cate­ of the faculty of the Columbia Uni­ •-«00. Entered as second class matter at the Pott Office In Breokiyii, NY, under my wife tells me she got a letter gories, won two firsts in each cate­ versity Graduate School of Journal­ MM Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ism. More than 300 national, local addressed to me from the NMU at gory. home." It appears that the NMU The top editorial cartoon award and ceptral. labor body publications ^was trying to "convert" Seafafersi, waaj-\^9i^;by• Jus^ice,^' publication w^ qqier^d;'-M SEAFARERS LOG •in ; raid the fleet. Letters were sent out over Curran's signature urg­ ing Seafarers to^uit their union and come into the NMU. Very heavy pressure was exerted on Sea­ farers to quit the ships or turn in their union books. The SIlJ's an­ swer was to file a petition to give crewmembers the right to choose the union they wanted, rather than the union the operators chose. All smiles now thai the voting results ore in, a quortet of crewmembers from the Robin Gray show the boxscore in the Robin Line NLRB vote-on their ship shortly after the ballots were counted. Pic­ tured holding the sign while other Seafarers in the NY hall join them (I to r) ore Walter Schultz, SUP; A. Bagley, Charles Scofield and F. Nelson. ThejGroy voted SIU 24-3. Log Awarded Four Labor Press Prizes SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers ore expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram i[be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: December 11 December 26 January 8 January 22 vir-' \ ' y/'i i �SEAFARERS December 9, 1957 MTD Convention Attions The following are some of the major actions approved by delegates to the MTD convention; • A coordinated organizing effort on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. • A demand for a union voice in long-range maritime planning. • Support of fish and cannery unions against cheap imports. • Abolition of MSTS-operated commercial ships. • Support of "50-50", Public Health Hospitals. • Denunciation of anti-union "right-to-work" laws. • Denunciation of transfers. • Demand for full legal recognition for maritime hiring halls. , • Support of Canadian SIU strike. Full details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG . Pare Tbree LO^ Extend 5IU Health Center Facilities To Mobile^ H'Orleans MOBILE—^Two temporary no-cost medical facilities to serve Seafarers and their families in the Gulf began operating here and in New Orleans during the past two weeks under the first seamen's medical program in maritime. Both were in full swing^ ^ had been open for some by the erid of this week to examinations and diagnos­ center time previously. provide complete medical tic services s'milar to those In New Orleans, exams are being offered at the SIU medical given at the clinic headed by Dr. Meany Calls MTD Best Vehicle For M'time Unity center in New York since last April. All three facilities are maintained by the Seafarers \ Arthur N. Houston, at 912 Union Street. The Mobile facility for Seafarers Is maintained by Dr. Ar­ thur Amendola and Dr. Andrew Henderson at 259 St. Francis Street. Each center Is only min­ utes away from the SHJ hall In that city. Appointments for examinations are arranged through the SIU Wel­ fare Services Department in each port, often on the same day an exam is desired. The results are available the day following the exam. In cases where actual treat­ ment is necessary, the Seafarers are referred to private physicians or the US Public Health Service facilities in each port. The USPHS now has only an outpatient clinic here in Mobile. All hospitalization cases are referred to the New Or­ leans PHS hospital. The Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department is headed by Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical di­ rector, from the SIU medical cen­ ter in Brooklyn at Third Avenue and 21st Street. Welfare Plan Medical Department. The purpose of the program is to prevent illness, or detect ailments before they reach the serious stage. The temporary medical programs ATLANTIC CITY—-AFL-CIO President George Meany said he would like to see the AFL- here and in New Orleans were set CIO Maritime Trades Department serve as the vehicle of unity for all of maritime, in an ad­ up under contract arrangements dress at the Department's convention last Tuesday. Meany declared that all marine unions with established facilities in both cities until permanent centers can belong in the Maritime Trades'* ; ; be set up. In the interim, SIU men the AFL-CIO, Meany declared that where they can best achieve and their families will have full if the movement is to go forward their objectives. use of the facilities. it must be free of outside controls, The Depaj'ment also heard SIU whether those of employers, poli­ Exams are now available at fullySecretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, who ticians, Government or racketeers. equipped private clinics that offer is preslden. of the MTD, declare Unions dedicated to bread and head-to-toe physical check-ups. that the naritime trades had butter trade union issues, as they plus complete laboratory, x-ray and glowing future on the Great Lakes should be, cannot function prop­ cardiograph services. The opera­ and the Seaway where an esti­ erly if racketeering exists in any tion began in New Orleans last mated 25,000 new jobs will be section of the labor movement, he week and in Mobile this past Mon­ created. He placed stress on co­ day. said. He pointed out that they ordinated organizing by member face adverse reaction in Labor Similar arrangements on a tem­ unions of the Department as the Board elections, in legislation and porary basis are expected to be in­ best way to achieve growth. in world-wide Communist propa­ stituted shortly in Baltimore, un­ The MTD convention, first since ganda. Consequently, the only ac­ der the SIU medical center pro­ the merger of the AFL-CIO, re­ tion the Federation can take is to gram first proposed last year. flected the continuing growth of expel unions in which racket ele­ Four permanent installations were the Department. Sixty delegates ments have a foothold. planned under this program, and were present representing 12 in­ the first of these, one block from Answering critics of the expul­ ternational unions with a total sion tactic, he declared that long­ the SIU headquarters hall in membership of 200,000 in the mari­ shoremen in the AFL-ousted In­ -Brooklyn, has been In operation time industry. Three of these in­ ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ over six months. AFL-CIO president George ternational unions, the Marine ciation were better off today than At the present time, until the Meany stressed vital role of Enginers Beneficial Association, before expulsion. Their leaders, kinks can be worked out, exams the American Federation of Tech­ MTD for marine unity as he he said, had to deliver because are being given to Seafarers only. nical Engineers and the Interna­ spolce to MTD convention. they were under pressure by the However, it is likely that by the tional Brotherhood of Boilermak­ ers, had joined MTD in the past or when they do arise, before ac­ AFL action and by opposition jend of this month wives, children two years. The newcomers re­ tion is taken to see if we cannot groups such as the International and dependent parents of SIU men ceived a warm welcome from the get together and get some kind of Brotherhood of Longshoremen. will find the facilities available to agreement in the maritime field The net effect has been beneficial. them at least one day a week. The Long - simmering discontent convention. In his opening remarks to the family aspects of the medical pro­ among members of the National In his address, Meany touched that will prevent the situation from delegates. Hall welcomed the three gram first went into effect in New Maritime Union over the blacklist on the dispute between the SIU getting any worse." York two months ago, after the scheme formalized by the union Turning to the problems facing (Continued on page 14) and the National Macitime Union with the American Merchant Ma­ over American Coal and other is­ rine Institute last spring has now sues. Referring to meetings he readhed a climax with the forma­ had held with representatives of tion of an opposition group to the the two unions on the subject, he said, "The attitude of Paul Hall WASHINGTON—The prospect loomed this week that American Coal Shipping may be­ NMU administration. The campaign by the opposition has been constructive, no question come a one-ship fleet in the hot too distant future. The Federal Maritime Board is taking steps about it. He will fight for what he to have the Casimir Pulaski returned to the reserve fleet on the ground that conditions "do is centered against a series of 17 constitutional amendments now thinks is right and he will fight being voted on by NMU members. for his own—the same as we all not exist" to justify continu-*^ will. But I want to say that at ing its charter for another proach indicates that the Board They cover company discrimina­ It has been greeted by a typically will refuse to renew all charters tion against hiring Seafarers and hysterical outburst by NMU-presi­ these meetings he had been pre­ year. the firing of SIU men who subse­ dent Joseph Curran and other The action taken against the from now on as they expire. pared to make concessions in the Pulaski, the first US ship deliv­ Whatever the Board's decision, quently obtained jobs on the coal NMU officials. In the Nov. 21st interests of harmony. ered to the company, indicates the economic squeeze in the form ships under a court-ordered senior­ "Pilot" Curran.refei-red to the opAll Unii.-ns Should Belong position group as "termites" and that similar steps will follow of shrinking coal cargoes has ity hiring procedure. "Some concessions have been against the other five Government- caused the lay-up of five of the six Formed as a joint venture of "nameless and gutless characters" made by the other side. But up owned ships. Other Government-owned ships operated coal-hauling railroads and the operating a "racket." to the present time we have been The FMB actually issued a tem­ by ACS. The sixth ship, the Thomas United Mine Workers to expedite signed statements took the same unsuccessful in bringing about the porary finding relating to the Paine, is scheduied to lay up when coal exports to Europe, ACS got tack. type of atmosphere that can weld Pulaski and eight other Govern­ it returns from its present voyage Federal Maritime Board approval Curran's last use of the "gut­ all these maritime unions into the ment-owned ships operated by vari­ as it has no further charter at the to charter 30 reserve fleet Lib- less" label backfired in helping to one place that they belong in the ous steamship companies. The pro­ moment. ertys in October, 1956. Earlier, fol­ destroy a 20-year alliance between AFL-CIO trade union structure— visions of the temporary finding Still operating is the company- lowing its original 30-ship request, the NMU and the Marine Engin­ and that is in a department char­ allow the operators to request a owned Coal Miner which has not it indicated that it might ask for eers Beneficial Association. tered by the AFL-CIO which is hearing and file objections to the carried any coal in several months. 50 more. The rank and filers are voicing this particular department." However, following the reactiva­ their opposition primarily through It is presently on a grain run. Ships Board's proposed action. Referring to a recent meeting Burden On Operators in lay-up at the present moment tion of the first six ships, the Gov­ a four-page tabloid-size "NMU Con­ Delegate Committee held with Hall and Currau on the However, Washington observers are the Harry Glucksman, Cleve­ ernment ordered a halt to further vention American Coal dispute, Meany said, reported that the FMB approach land Abbe, Martha Berry, Walter breakouts because of the company's News" published in St. Louis, "I talked wdth Paul only as late as was a new one in that it puts the Hines Page and the Pulaski. Some labor policies. Then as coal rates which solicits membership beefs last week and I had a conference burden of proof for justifying con- of them have been inactive for began falling off, the company and contributions to a post office with him and Joe Curran. I do not tinua^on of charters on the oper­ more than two months. sought to move tramp cargoes on box address in Houston, Texas. aay we made a great deal of prog­ ator himself. Previously, the FMB Charges Processed some of its ships, despite the terms The publication appeared shortly ress. I think we agreed at least findings were that "conditions do In the interim, the processing of of the original charters authorizing before a' month-lo.ng referendum on what the problem is and I think exist" for continuing charters, and SIU unfair labor practice charges the hauling of coal only. Its re­ on the amendments got underway. Opposition to the amendments we agreed on some things we any objections usually came from against the company is still going quest this fall for authority to carry centers on the proposals to extend should not do. met sharp opposition scrap cargoes tramp ship operators who had to forward. National Labor Relations "We have at least agreed that prove that Government ships were Board examiners began looking from both tramp and berth oper­ the period between NMU convenT^e will try before tjhese trials arise. .unfair competition. The neW : . into the charges several weeks ago. ators. (Continiieicf'^eh- page 14) Blacklist Stirs NMU Opposition .t.! I FMB May Reclaim Coal Ships ' ^1 �Pate Four SEAFARERS LOG 'December 6, 1959 It Must Be A Fish Story .'nV SIU dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) appears to be spinning a tall one about "the big one that got away" for NY port agent William Mulcahy center) and secretary-treasurer Victor Turpin, both of the SlU-o filiated Atlantic Fishermen's Union. The two officials visited SIU headquarters last week. SUP Vote Starts; 50 Seeking Of tire SAN FRANCISCO—Voting is underway among members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in their annual election of union officials. Although over 170 members were nominated for the 17 positions, only 50"*"" had the seatime and other re­ Weisberger is running for the posi­ of secretary-treasurer, he was quirements necessary to run tion unopposed when chosen for that for office. Six of the 50 candidates are un­ opposed for office. They are Morris Weisherger, who is running for the position of secretary-treasurer; Hai-ry Johnson for assistant secre­ tary; Joe Pohorence for San Fran­ cisco dispatcher; Ed Coester for Seattle agent; Gordon Ellis for Wil­ mington agent and William Arm­ strong for New York agent. The other positions to be filled are patrolmen in San Francisco, Seattle, Wilmington and New York; and agents in Portland and Honolulu. Heaviest competition ap­ peared In the race for Portland patrolman where nine candidates are contesting for the position, and for Wilmington patrolman, with seven members on the ballot. In addition to the election of patrol­ men and agents, five SUP building corporation trustees will also be elected by the membership. Several members who held offi­ cial positions last year and were nominated again decided not to run for another term. Among then, were Ragnvald Johansen, Seattle agent; R. G. Anderson, Wilmington agent; Carl Christiansen, Honolulu agent and A1 Maniscalco, San Fran­ cisco patrolman. Although this is the first time Send Documents On Baby Benefit . All Seafarers who expect to apply for the SIU $200 mater­ nity benefit and are currently eligible for it—having one day's seatime in the past 90 days and 90 days in 1956—are urged to send in all necessary documents when filing for the benefit. Payment will be made speedily when the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan receives the baby's birth certificate, the Seafarer's marriage certificate and discharges showing eligi­ bility seatime, Photostats are acceptable in place of originals. ' ' tntr — - • -i« • position to fill out the term of Harry Lundeberg who died last January. Weisberger was chosen under the SUP constitution, which calls for the headquarters member­ ship to nominate and elect any qualified member to fill official vacancies that occur during the year. Lakes SIU Confident Of Win In Vote DETROIT—Members of the SIU Great Lakes District are awaiting action by the National Labor Re­ lations Board which they expect will lead to the certification of the union in the Tomlinson Fleet. A collective bargaining election was held in the fieet recently, but the Labor Board has impounded the ballots for the time being as a re­ sult of unfair practice charges by a local union of'the Steelworkers. The Great Lakes District won quick action on its bid for an elec­ tion in October when the crew of the Ball Brothers, one of the Tom­ linson fleet, walked off their ship in protests against company stall­ ing of the vote. The operator then quickly agreed to remove road­ blocks to an election. The District is confident that it has won an ample majority of crewmembers in the non-union fleet, pointing to the objections raised by the Steelworkers as a virtual concession of an SIU Great Lakes victory. It now remains for the NLRB to dispose of the charges. The Tomlinson fleet had been the target of a previous campaign by the steel local in 1955,. but it; vvas defeated at that time. DONT SKIN YOURSELF ALIVE! Nobody would knowingly dip fheir hands In a barrel-full of lye. But someflmes boiler compound on ships Is used for jobs for which It was never Intended. For Instance, when there's a tough soogee job to do, the temp­ tation becomes strong to short-cut It by substituting boiler compound for old-fashioned soap and hot water. The Seafarer who yields to that temptation Is likely to spend a few weeks In the hospital grow­ ing a new layer of skin for his hands. Boiler compound, being extremely caustic, belongs In only one placeIn the boiler where It dissolves scale Instead of skin. In the long run, soap and water can do the same job, and as the admen say, "It's kind and gentle to the hands." j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ �December 6p 1957 SEAFARERS QUESTION: How do you think the SlU shipboard safety program is progressing and what suggestions do you hove? (Asked of Seafarers in the Baltimore hall.) Roy Lundquist, bosnn: Safety Dan Clierry, 2nd electrician: The program is moving along, but you precautions are not taken seriously enough, and that can never do too goes for the offi­ much. One of the cers too. The things I'd sug­ program needs gest, in my de­ more of a push partment, is to so everybody will take the resistors understand for the winches what's needed. off the deck and Sure, boat drills put them in the are a pain, but house. A little neglecting them bit of moisture or even a bug can put them out of doesn't do anybody any good. When the chips are down, every­ shape at the worst time. body has to know his job. William Nickel, messman: Every 4> $ 4i department has a job to do on Graham M. Bowdre, electrician: safety, but you If it can improve one item each often can't get trip, that's prog­ the officers to un­ ress. A ship's as derstand what's safe as the old important - in the man wants it to gSlley and messbe; if he sees to room. In heavy it the crew knows seas you've got to its regular jobskeep the mess as well as its decks dry and all emergency dut­ gear secured or ies, and that gear you're in trouble. You can have is replaced or re­ plenty of injuries Just from loose paired when needed, there's no chairs when the ship is rolling, problem. Knowing what to do for each kind of fire is very important. t "t 4" Donald Coburn, FWT: We always run into-trouble on tankers over the pumproom grating. Moisture and rust corrodes the grating and before you know it's falling apart. The trouble is they wait to re­ place it until it's ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—The twobad in 3-4 places. year-old AFL-CIO opened, its sec­ We had a casu­ alty on my last ship when a man ond convention here in Convention Hall yesterday. The Federation fell from there. was formed December 5, 1955, ending a 21-year split In the ranks of American labor. AFL - CIO President George Meany said that the delegates to the convention may "look with pride at the accomplishments of two years" and look forward to the challenges of the future. The pur­ pose of the convention will be to A skin diver has reported find­ discuss and decide many problems ing the burial place of the famous now facing the nation's trade vessel Bounty, which had beem unions, from internal housecleanscuttled by mutineers 167 years ago ing to international situations. One of the big issues facing ^e off Pitcairn Island in the Pacific 1,200 delegates to the convention Ocean. Luis Marden, skin diver and will be the possible expulsion of undersea photographer, said he four member unions, the Interna­ found the grave of the ship in 30 tional Brotherhood of Teamsters, feet ,of water in the turbulent the Bakery and Confectionery wdters of Bounty Bay. Marden, Workers, The Distillery, Rectifying aided by two Pitcaim natives, and Wine Workers and the Laundry found dozens of sheathing nails, Workers International Union. These some hull fittings, an oarlock and unions had been suspended for fragments of copper sheathing, all failure to, comply with the Fed­ heavily covered with lime, scat­ eration's directives to restrain their operations. tered around the bay bottom. A last minute move is underway The mutiny on the Bounty is one of the most famous in maritime to prevent the expulsion of the history. The ship had started a Teamsters, the largest single union voyage from England to the Pa­ within the Federation. The move cific in 1787 under the command came just 24 hours before the of Captain William Bligh, the proto­ scheduled ouster. The convention will hear a direct type of the "bucko" skipper. Harsh discipline spread discontent among appeal from two factions of the the crew. A mutiny broke out and Distillery Workers union after a the captain and 18 loyal crew- near riot broke up their convention. menibers were forced into an open The trouble began when union monitor Peter McGavin announced boat in mid-ocean. Good to his oath to see them to the convention that voting would "hanged from the highest yardarm" be by secret ballot and by delegate in the British navy, Bligh sailed strength. Former officers of the the boat some 4,000 miles to the union stormed the platform and Timor Archipelago, and later to disrupted the meeting, which then Tahiti where he attended the trial split Into two camps. Another big problem facing the of some of the mutineers. But part of the crew, including Fletcher convention will be the growing Christian, the leader of the mutiny, trend of "right-to-work" laws. The escaped with the ship to Pitcairn delegates will probably try for a Island where Christian ordered her more unified approach to stem scuttled to conceal their place of these laws on both a national and statewide level. •exile. $1 AFL-CIO Convention Underway Diver Finds 'Bounty' Of Mutiny Fame Pare Five LOG ^ '-'r Int'l Labor Widens Ban On Struck Canada Ships MONTREAL—A tightening ring of international labor cooperation is putting increasing pressure on the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., to bargain with the SIU Canadian District. Efforts by the company to recruit strikebreakers for the ships and effect their transfer to the flag"*" of Trinidad have been thwart­ ships after union members rejected $204 a month for ABs, to bring the ed as unions all around the a 15-percent two-stage wage offer. ships up to standard. Subsequently, globe have rallied to the strikers' The Canadian District, in negotia­ the union reduced its demands to tions that begaft more than a year 20 percent and struck the ships on cause. The latest groups to offer formal ago, had asked for a 30 percent in­ July 4th when this offer was turned support to the strikers are the crease over the Existing scale of down. powerful Iriternacional Confedera­ tion of Free Trade Unions and the British Trades Union Congress. Previously the strikers had pledges of aid froni the Canadian Labor Congress,, the. International Transportworkcrs Federation and from the 'Trinidad seamen's union, aswell as from the SIU of North America and its affiliates. Members of the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine En­ The five Canadian National gineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association ships that left this port one night began voting on a proposed merger plan this week, while with skeleton creWs of officers MEBA representatives attend-——; ——^^ aboard have gotten as far as Hall- ed their first AFL-CIO Mari­ a 90-day referendum on the pro­ fax where they have again tied up posed merger with the BME. A 60time Trades Department con­ with the three other vessels in the vention in Atlantic City. day referendum by the BME on the fleet. Previous efforts to recruit West Indian seamen for the ships -The MEBA application for MTD same issue also got underway De­ affiliation was revealed.ten days cember 1, and was coupled with had failed. ago, sOon after a joint BME-MEBA a vote on a proposed BME con­ Protest Transfet-s committee reached agreement for stitution. In its pledge of support, the a merger by January 1, 1960. A The BME also announced the re­ ICFTU, through general secretary trial period leading toward the ceipt of a "provisional charter as J. N. Oldenbroek, said that his final merger will go into effect a division of the National MEBA" organization "protests in the strongest terms the decision to following ratification of the in­ and the provisional appointment transfer the vessels' registry." The terim plan by members of both of its president. Raymond McKay, as a member of the MEBA execu­ message to the Canadian Minister unions., tive committee and the subcom­ Affiliation Bid Significant of Labor added that the world Announcement of the MEBA bid mittee of the MEBA executive labor organization fully supported the earlier stand taken by the In­ for affiliation was hailed as "high­ committee. The two committees ternational Transportworkers Fed­ ly significant" by MTD president are the MEBA's policy-making bod­ eration of which the S,IU is a Paul' Hall "because it represents ies between its annual conventions. McKay's appointment is con­ member. "This includes any inter­ the first time, since the AFL-CIO national action necessary," the merger, that a former CIO mari­ tingent on the outcome of the ref­ time union has moved to join the erendum balloting in_both unions message said. MTD." He pointed to this as "con­ on the merger plan. Final merger British Boycott The Trades Union Congress of crete evidence that close coopera­ in 1960 will be subject to member­ Britain announced that it would tion and mutual assistance are pos­ ship approval at that time. The merger terms were ham­ instruct its member unions not to sible among maritime unions with­ supply crews to the struck ships. in the framework of the merged mered out at a series of meetings held in Tampa in the wake of a The company greeted this an­ labor movement. Maritime labor unity, within the BME-MEBA no-raiding pact signed nouncement with the complaint tiiat the action would "injure the AFL-CIO, has now. progressed to a year ago. Retain Autonomy ability of the company" to continue the point where only two US mari­ During the trial period, both its service. Previously, eight Brit­ time unions still remain outside unions "will retain their identity ish engineers who had been im­ the MTD, Hall added. The application on behalf of the and autonomy, with the BME af­ ported to work the ships refused to go aboard when they discovered 10,000-member engineers union filiating with the MEBA as an on arriving in Canada that the ships was forwarded from MEBA head­ autonomous division, and retaining quarters in Washington by union its ties with the SIU of North were struck. The company attempted to break president Herbert L. Daggett. America," according to the merger Meanwhile, in separate action, plan announcement. BME has been the four-month-old strike of Cana­ dian Seafarers by transferring its MEBA engineers began voting in operating under an SIUNA charter since May, 1949. The plan en­ visages mutual benefits for mem­ bers of both organizations through close cooperation on contract ne­ gotiations, organizing and other activities. The signing of last year's noraiding pact ended a seven-year split between the two unions. It was agreed on after the MEBA an­ nounced the end of a close alliance of 20 years' standing with the Na­ tional Maritime Union and the socalled "AFL-CIO Maritime Com­ mittee." The break with the NMU came after the NMU refused to support the MEBA and the Mas­ ters, Mates & Pilots against the United Mine Workers District 50 In the American Coal beef. Eng'rs Vote On Merger; MEBA At MTD Conclave Speaking Out To Membership Don't Send Your Baggage COD Seafarer Seldon Manard takes the mike at headquarters member­ ship meeting to discuss matter before membership. Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. The Union cannot accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the prospect of having to go to a lot of trou­ ble and red tape with the Rail­ way Express Co. • 'J • �Page Sis SEAFARERS December 6, 1957 LOG Hit Anti-Union Pitch Of Daily Hewspapers NEW ORLEANS—^Railway Clerks President George Harrison has dared the nation's editors to stop slanting news in favor of business and to make an honest effort at objectivity in the treatment of labor,news. Speaking before the conven­ ment given the Teamsters on the tion of the Associated Press Portland and Seattle stories," he November 13 Through November 26 Registered Port . OacK A' Dtcn B •no. A •no. B Staw. A Staw. B Total A Total B Total Rao. 0 23 3 9 3 6 32 6 14 Managing Editors Association, Har­ said. 0 180 58 49 52 229 12 70 rison charged that some editors There were some $500 million 17 4 44 11 16 55 11 4 deliberately go out of their way to embezzled by businessmen last year 51 20 163 slant news to' make labor appear alone, Harrison contended. "Cer 66 25 56 21 229 56 the greater abuser of power, but tainly, there must be many a 31 17 6 6 10 5 6 48 15 neglect to find anything worth­ 'juicy' stoi'y there," he suggested Savannah 1 15 4 4 6 3 1 8 21 while in stories concerning business 3 16 24 2 7 3 2 31 5 misdeeds. 3 21 74 '7 12 25 2 28 86 All labor wants, he said, is a 18 156 11 ,57 39 46 10 195 53 fair shake. "I say that the news­ 3 3 27 12 9 24 12 12 51 papers have failed to. point out that 6 64 18 9 15 29 14 93 31 the dishonesty and racketeering re­ 8 17 50 27 12 7 18 77 vealed before the McClellan Com­ 15 mittee have involved just as many 14 60 12 5 28 19 31 11 88 businessmen as labor leaders—for 11 10 49, 13 37 17 21 14 86 every labor man who took a bribe staw. Staw. Total Total Back Back •no. •no. Total A B B •A • B B A A Rao. or kickback there was a business­ The crew of the SS Del Viento 96 960 143 293 361 370 122 297 Total 1321 man who gave it." has been highly commended by the There are some very obvious rea­ captain and the chief engineer for Shipped sons for the "special" treatment their fine work during the last trip, Port Back Back Back •no. 1^0. ^0. staw. staw. stew. Total Total Total Total given to big business, he said. according to Bob B B A C A B A C C Ship. "Probably it was unfortunate that Spears, ship's Boston 0 1 0 17 9 2 0 8 1 0 4 0 21 the first big witness to tell of delegate. T h New York 7 41 6 44 9 37 15 8 5 122 28 22 172 wrongdoing on the business side captain gave Philadelphia ........... 23 18 . 3 0 7 1 0 22 3 3 63 3 73 came from Sears Roebuck. Sears, special praise to 18 28 10 Baltimore 52 15 2 43 6 2 123 43 10 176 I'm told, is a pretty big advertiser. the deck gang for 2 3 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 3 10 0 13 •Whatever the reason the commit­ giving the vessel Norfolk 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 6 tee hearings suddenly stopped be­ a thorough clean­ Savannah .............. 0 ing, both inside Tampa ................ 5 3 ing front page news in many news­ 3 2 2 0 13 '• 7 3 2 1 5 23 papers." and outside. He Mobile 8 6 • 20 0 18 0 18 0 58 20 76 6 0 As to the editors' contentions said he would be New Orleans. 34 12 42 1 32 12 5 6 108 39 15 12 159 Spears that labor news was "juicy," Harri­ proud to have Lake Charles 9 12 11 1 10 1 33 27 11 7 0 2 62 son recalled the story about the the crew stay aboard for another Houston 37 7 0 17 10 0 78 13 0 24 .30 0 108 General Electric salesmen in New trip. 1 0 6 6 Wilmington 9 3 0 5 0 30 20; 0 York who were providing "call i 40 10 14 2 0 16 6 5 0 40;' : 130 San Francisco. 53 girls" to big appliance buyers. The attempt to cut down on the 0 12 1 23 18 4 0 0 0 .53 0 58 "That could have been developed PHS hospitals has been the subject Seattle stew. stew. stew, Total Back Back Back •no. Total Total 1^0. into a real story, but somehow it of much conversation at recent c B A B A c . 'A : Ship. C A slipped by most papers, and the ships' meetings. Seafarers on the, 77 91 76 291 242 25 200 15 53 1030 Total 13 733^ ones which did run it put a 'boys Chiwawa adopted a resolution to will be boys' sort of label on it." give the. Union's officials all the SIU shipping showed a welcome rise during the past period after it had hit a three"I contrast this with the treat­ moral, financial and physical sup­ port, necessary to fight to retain the y^ear low. A total of 1,030 men were dispatched to jobs, while registration rose again to marine hospitals at their full ,321. The increase in shipping and registration was identical for the two weeks covered strength. After stressing the need of these hospitals for merchant so that the gap between the ' seamen, brother W. A. Tatum, wo figures remained the same ship's delegate, urged the members as before. to write their Congressmen to Nine SIU ports shared in the block any "economy" moves in that shipping advance, and two others area. remained about the same as the The crew of the Warrior also an­ last report. On the upgrade were nounced that they would send let­ Boston, Philadelphia, Tampa, Mo­ BALTIMORE—A large number ters and messages to the officials bile, New Orleans, Lake Charles, of Seafarers and their families en­ mentioned in the SEAFARERS Houston, Wilmington and San WASHINGTON—^Legal moves by tramp shipowners to joyed Thanksgiving Day in the hall LOG concerning recommendations Francisco. Thus all the Gulf ports stop the Maritime Administration from extending charters this year. Turkey dinners were to close the PHS hospitals. listed some improvement. Since served in the cafeteria from 12:30 t 4) 4Seattle and New York were the on Government-owned ships suffered a temporary setback In PM through 3:30 PM followed by Another "good ship"" report status quo" ports this period, the Federal District Court here."*" music and dancing in the Port came from John Wells of the SS West Coast seemed to be bouncing An application for a tempo­ "runaway" flags as causing short­ O'Call. Many of the brothers and Hastings. Outside of a few hours back also. ages of American-flag tonnage from rary restraining order against time to time when heavy "50-50" their wives made a complete day disputed OT, all Baltimore, Norfolk and Savan­ of it. of the depart­ nah showed the only marked de­ the MA was denied, but at the same cargo movements are on tap. A couple of lay-ups caused ship­ ments had the The early lay-ups of the char­ clines. Even so, Baltimore dis­ time Judge John J. Serica said he ping to drop slightly during the same report . . . patched 176 jobs during the pe­ would hold an qarly hearing on an tered ships were almost exclusively past period. There are now five no beefs, every­ application for a preliminary in­ concentrated in NMU-contracted riod. vessels laid up in this port with thing running junction which would have the companies. As was reported in the Most of the rise in registration the Bethcoaster (Calmar) expected smooth. "This is same practical effect. SEAFARERS LOG of October 11, was centered in the steward de­ to go into drydock when she ar­ the last meeting three-fourths of the jobs lost were partment, followed by the deck The tramp operators have asked rives this week. The shipping pic­ of the trip," under NMU contract, involving and engine departments, in that the court to order the Government ture should brighten with the Wells said, "and order. The lag between shipping to pull back chartered ships. They some 1,500 men, which may indi­ prospect of the crewing of the Wild it has been a and registration was also heaviest claim that the charters are making cate why the NMU is attempting Wells Ranger and the Omar Chapman. good one. Every in the culinary department. ^ it difficult for privately-owned ves­ to raid the Robin Line. Additional There were 13 vessels paying off member did his job as it was sup­ lay-ups would also be costly to the sels to find employment. Job activity in terms of the during the last two weeks, seven posed to be done. There were no At last reports there are 56 Gov­ NMU membership. signing on and 16 in transit. The foul-ups, for we had a good crew. three senority groups showed a rise only in the case of class C ernment-chartered ships outstand­ Chilore, Marore, Baltore (Ore); The delegates, B. Winbome in the Little Rock (Fairfield); Winter deck department, K. Smith in the shipping, which accounted for 5 ing, Including the six ships char­ Hills, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); engine, and W. Burten in the gal­ percent of the jobs shipped. The tered to American Coal Shipping. Young America, Wild Ranger ley, all did a fine job in keeping a class A proportion remained as is, Many of these vessels are idle. An­ while class B dropped to 24 per­ other 78 ship charters have been (Waterman); National Liberty smooth running ship." cent of the total. All of the class terminated with the vessels being (Amer. Waterways); Josefina (Lib. jobs were handled by seven redelivered to the Maritime Ad­ Nav.); Flomar, Kenmar (Calmar) 'Oports, none of them, as in the last ministration. Isbrandtsen is the and the Emilia (Bull) paid off while period, on the West Coast, biggest charterer at the' moment the Chilore, Marore, Baltore (Ore); The following is the forecast with seven ships, followed by Amer­ Yorkmar (Calmar); Young America Seafarers overseas who want port by port: ican Coal with six. The remaining (Waterman); Steel Rover (Isthmian) to get in touch with headquar­ ships are scattered about among and the National Liberty (Amer. Boston: Slow . . . New York: ters in a hurry can do so by 21 ship operators. Waterways) signed on. cabling the Union at its cable Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair r. . The tramps have long been The in-transit vessels included •address, SEAFARERS NEW Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Slow Savannah: Quiet . . . Tampa: vociferous objectors to breakouts, the Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Roamer YORK. (Alcoa); Robin Sherwood, Robin Use of this address will assure Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New claiming that they contribute to the Kirk (Robin); Oren^ar, Bethcoaster )cedy transmission on all mes­ Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Charles: "boom and bust" pattern on steam­ (Callnar); Mankato Victory (Vic. sages and faster service for the Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wil­ ship rates. On the other hand, mari­ mington: Fair . . . San Francisco: time observers haye pointed to the Carriers) and the Ci.trus Packer, men involved. heavy transfers of tramps to Good ... Seattle: Goo^ Morn'jng Light (Waterjpajol.j. —^*. .It 1——-T -1 Seafarers In Action Large Turnout On Turkey Day In Baltimore I Court To Hear Tramps' Case Against Breakouts PHOTOS sro/zies Union Has Cable Address vi;- ' .' % w< ?o£r/zy m- M'Wifhik �Deeember 8; 19S7 SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG Page Sevea Sandcaptain Now New Yorker Si Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu Watch Quality In Kid's TogsA Chicago mother has sounded a call to rebellion against the shoddiness of children's garments she has recently bolight. Mrs.'James Good writes; "Why is it so many of the clothes I buy for my family are slipshod work? I just returned a T-shirt and underpants I bought for my little girl. The first time I washed them the seams parted and I was darned If I was going to mend something brahd new. I have many friends who complain about the poor construction of garments." There's a marked difference in quality between cheap and expensive children's clothing. The "cheap" clothing (actually not very cheap), is notorious especially for these defects which parents must guard against when buying: . —^Narrow seams and hems of trousers and dresses with no room for letting out. —^The use of "sizing" to give the material body, which washes out In laundering. —Skimping oii material so that a size 8 from one manufacturer may be no roomier than a better manufacturer's 6. Back in service again, this time in New York harbor,' SlU-monned dredge Sandcoptoin is currently —Knitted fabrics in tee shirts or polo shirts made of merely carded working on Port Authority pier construction in Brooklyn. Lost job was offshore channel dredging in cotton unevenly woven so there are thin spots which soon wear through, and so loosely woven they quickly become baggy. Venezuela. What also irritates parents is that kid^' clothing sometimes seems NEW YORK—Seafarers manning the dredge Sandcaptain started work last week on to cost almost as much as their own. Children's dresses cost less, but many blouses cost as much as mother's. Boys' tee shirts cost almost what is hoped will be a two-year tour of duty on a waterfront improvement project in and as much as their father's. around the Port of New York. Mrs. Good did exactly the right thing in returning the unsatisfactory The vessel, which had beenfshirt and pants. The only way parents are going to drive shoddy gar­ in lay-up since completing a' the Hilton (Bull), Graiii Trader were the Royal Oak, Cantigny (Citments off the market is to reject them. two - year channel - dredging (Grainfleet), Antinous (Waterman), ies Service); Flomar, Kenmar (CalBut shoddy garments need to be rejected at the counter before you program in Venezuela, started and the Steel Fabricator (Isth­ mar); Robin Sherwood (Robin); De buy them. The only way you can do this is to know enough about hauling sand for the reconstruction mian). Soto, Hastings, Gateway City workmanship, to tell the adequate from the poorly-made. oi what was formerly pier 34 At­ Among the vessels in transit (Waterman). This is not to say it pays to buy the best in children's garments. lantic Basin, New York. Ofteiu children outgrow high-quality garments before they outwear According to the schedule, the them. There are generally three vessel will then take -.part in the price lines on the market: low-end, reconstruction of other piers in middle and high-priced . goods. Brooklyn, the building of perma­ Large retailers generally sell three nent dykes and runways at Lalines. Smaller stores may have two Guardia Airport, and the recon­ A Federal Court jury has or­ Sherman, West Coast vice-presi­ lines, either the low-end and mid­ struction of piers in Port Newark. dered a refund of $108 in taxes dent of the Pulp and Sulphite dle, ' or middle and high, depend­ Thc_ Sandcaptain and the Ches­ ing on the kind of store. ter Harding, another SlU-con- paid by a Kohler striker on assist­ Woikei-s, accused the employers of You will generally find your best tracted ship, participated in the ance given to him by the Auto refusing to "do business with us" buys in the middle price lines. In dredging of an eight-mile channel Workers during 1954. The deci­ by declining to meet the day bethe low-end goods, basic quality through the desert island of Za- sion, which the US wiil probably for.p the' walkout started. often is sacrificed to achieve a low para, a large oversized sandbar out­ appeal, overruled an Internal 4< 4* 4 Revenue- Department finding that price. The highest-price lines give side of the port of Maracaibo. A modern union-financed medi­ you some added features or extra Completion of this channel en­ $565 assistance given to striker cal center, equipped to provide style which you may or may not ables tankers of ^ sizes to pull Allen Kaiser by the UAW was a diagnosfc services for its 36,000 want, but often no more- basic qual­ into the port of Maracaibo to take gift and taxable accordingly. Ac­ members, has been dedicated by ity than the middle-price lines. on oil cargoes. Prior to this they cording to UAW Secretary-Treas­ Local 32-B of the Building Service For example, one of the largest had to wait offshore and load from urer Emil Mazey, if the decision is Employes International Union in reversed, the tax money involved New York. The center will offer retailers offers corduroy pants at shallow draft barges. in the Kohler strike may total complete medical and surgical com $2.98, $3.29 and $3.70. The $2.98 Shipping for this port had been line is eight-ounce corduroy in on the slow side in the past two $500,000, but if it is upheld, Koh­ sultation services, laboratory tests solid colors. The $3.29 is 12-ounce week£ There were 18 ships pay­ ler strikers will benefit by that ?nd X-ray examinations at no cost in solid -colors. The $3.79 is 12- ing off, four signing on and 12 were amount. to the membership. Due to open 4« t ounce but comes in speckled and in transit. in a few wqeks, the center is one splash patterns. It also has an all-around. self-belt plus elastic side Members of the United Packing­ of the few to be supported and Shipping Slow inserts, while the-less expensive has a half-belt with elastic back. The ships paying off were the house Workers have started a administered exclusively by a labor Thus, while the $3:29 pants are noticeably superior to the $2.98, Beatrice, Hilton, Elizabeth, Kath- "don't buy" campaign against Sun- group. Members of Local 32-B there is less difference between the $3.29 and the $3.79. ryn and Frances (Bull); Lawrence kist, the biggest name in California include elevator operators, door­ The secrets of checking quality are simple: inspect, compare and Victory (Mississippi); Seatrain lemons. The drive was started after men, handymen, porters, mainte­ look at children's clothes from inside out. Here are specific points: Texas, Louisiana, Savannah, New three years of legal battles failed nance and custodial workers in WEAVE: Rub the material between your fingers to see if the appear­ Jersey (Seatrain); Michael (Car- to get the growers to bargain with commercial and apartment build­ ance changes as it will if "sizing" has been used to make the fabric ras); Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Steel the union. The workers had voted ings and department stores look better than it really is. Also hold the material lip to the light. Fabricator, Steel Rover (Isthmian); for representation by the UPW throughout the city. Then you can see how closely woven it is, and notice any tell-tale thin Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ four years ago, but Sunkist con­ 4 4 4 spots which would soon wear through. Pull the material both ways riers); Maxton, Antinous (Water­ tinually refused to do business and Members of the Brotherhood of to see how firmly it is woven, or in knit goods, how resilient the weave man) and the Grain Trader (Grain- bargain with the union. It had re­ Carpenters have voted four-to-one Is. fleet). The ships signing on were sponded to the latest court order in favor of moving their head­ to bargain with UPW with a de­ quarters from Indianaoolis to SMOOTHNESS: Best tee shirts are mercerized combed cotton. Next mand for a "right to work" clause Washington. Plans and details of quality is just combed; lowest is carded but not combed. Combed in any contract. The growers in­ the move will be decided on by yarns tire smoother and stronger. Mercerized yarns have been given volved are the Santa Clara Lemon the union's general e.Kecutive an additional treatment which makes them more lustrous and smoother. Association, Seaboard Lemon As­ board. The union's headquarters, If the sales clerk doesn't throw you out of the store, pull out a yarn sociation, Oxnard Citrus Associa­ which had been located in Indiana­ from a cuff or edge and unravel it. If the fibers are short and loosely tion, Somis Lemon Association and polis since 1901, now employs 168 twisted, expect only poor wear. Good yarns are made of long fibers Carpinteria Lemon Association. tightly twisted together. workers and houses its own print­ 4" 3» COLOR-FASTNESS: In these days of machine washing, color-fast­ ing plant. LAKE CHARLES—Shipping ran ness is more Important than ever. The best dyes are vat dyes. Check ahead of registration in this port A walkout of 6,000 members of 4 4 4 the label to see if "the manufacturer guarantees the garment is color for the first time in many weeks. two paper mill unions in Vancou­ The Wisconsin Supreme Court fast both to washing and sun. The biggest Increases were in the ver, BC, has cut the world's pro­ has suspended the license of at­ SHRINKAGE: Look for a statement on the label guaranteeing steward and engine departments duction of newsprint by ten per­ torney Mark Catlin, Jr. for six •gainst no more than 1 percent shrinkage, or at most 2. with the deck improving slightly. cent. Involved are 5,000 members months and has ordered the laborCUT: You can lay one brand against the other and notice differences The Government- Camp, Chi- of the Pulp and Sulphite Workers bait'ng laywer to pay $1,500 toward in roominess. wawa. Council Grove, CS Balti­ and 1,000 members of the Paper- the costs of investigating his in­ SEAMS: Notice how much wider the shoulder seams of well-made more, Bents Fort, Fort Hosklhs, makers and Paper Mill Workers. fluence business. Catlin, author of tee shirts are compared to those of cheap ones. Always look for gen­ Bradford Island, Royal Oak, Win­ The members voted to strike the an anti-union law which prohibits erous seams in any children's garments. They help resist strain as ter Hill and Cantigny (Cities Serv­ mills of seven major manufacturers Wisconsin unions from voting well as providing "let-out" room as the child grows. ice), Val Chem (Heron), Pan after their demands for a 12 per­ money from their treasuries for Seams should be stitched closely and evenly with strong thread. Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) cent general wage increase, and a political campaigns, has been under Pull at the seams to see how securely they are stitched. and the Petro Chem (Valentine) "substantial" boost for mechanics fire for the last 18 months for sel­ Seam edges also should be bound or at least pinked to protect called into port during the pai^t were rejected. Base rates in these ling his political influence to th« •gainst raveling. Seams should be flat. two weeks. The Seagarden (Penn. mills are from $1.72 to $1.76 an families of state prison inmates. REINFORCEMENTS: Look for bar-tacking, taped seams and other Nav.) was also in on her way to hour for common labor and $2.27 His fees have been paid in such I'Xelnforcing details at points of special strain, as in dresses, at placket Greece with a load of corn. All an hour for mechanics as compared places as the washroom of a base­ litnds and under arms; In trousers, at pocket comers, and in tee stdfts were teported In good shape with to $2.01 and $2.73 «n hour respec­ ball park and the lobby of a Chi­ tively in mill* la th« US. -Jidiii cago airport. ° It choulder «eiimi. ' nd major beefs. LABOR ROUND-UP Jobs Jump In Lake Charles .•s»- �Page Eigrht • ]•• i SEAFAHERS LOG Formally dedicated back in November, >1954, the SlU hall in Baltimore has been living up to its reputation as the trade union center for the Maryland port city for the past three years. Besides being the hub for deep sea and harbor organizing activities for the SlU in the area, it has also served as the local headquarters for other unions, both in and out of the marine field, and for various AFLCIO organizations as well. Superior in design and accom­ modations even to the SlU's headquarters building in Brooklyn, it provides a never-ending stream of services and comforts for Seafarers and their families. Buildingr directory adjacent to elevator entrance on mntn deck lists variety of services and offices housed in building. Lloyd Pentecost, AB (left), on way in, meets H. Byrd, oiler, coming down from dispatch hall. BALTIMORE'S BIRTHDAY •'C- Street features I i ir !-• V" KAI.- i<i -;>- J : ". 1. Deck officers Roy Droullard, Perry Jackson and E. L. Butler (1 to r) check up on news in separate dispatch hall maintained for local membership by Masters Mates A PUota. Hall on third deck serves for MM&p meetfacs and recreatinn.' : theme hlghUghts Port 'O Call Bar on main deck where Seafarers can" ""«®hlnlst; L. Blanton, cook & baker, and T. Carver, AB <1 tp r), are on tap heye. , ., , �• •? --r ;•• December 6,1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare Nln* .•; ') > • :l-|. Patrolmen Rex Dickey (left) and Walt Sibley behind counter answer queries of Ralph Groseclose, Joe Padelshi (hidden), M. R. Ward and John Clapp. MFOW members George Burrows (left) and Arthur Medeiors check list of incoming West Coast ships on board in Marine Firemen's 'Cuion office on 2nd deck. During stop for coffee in SIU cafeteria, executive secretary Edward H. Johns of the Baltimore Federation of Labor (center) explains work of BFL office in SIU hall to par^ of visiting government labor officials fronLDangkok and Manila. Carlton J. Mitchell, MM, watches as Tom Cage writes up sale In well-stocked SIU Sea Chest store. Ware­ house In hall also fills slopchest orders for ships. Union business manager Glen A. Snyder (standing), with Sylvia Wann (at phone) and Janice Bolssom, staff office of AFL-CIO Packing House Local 119. Passing through Baltimore soon after Robin Line election was ordered by NLRB, SIU crewmen off Robin Gray drew cheers at regular port membership meeting held during their stay. Later, on arrival in New York, the ship voted 24-3 for SIU. In dispatch hall on 2nd deck, J. L. Manning, AB, checks his place on registration list. Jobs are posted and called on the hour. Chuck Blaloek, OS, takes it easy in barber chair as John Battaglia does tonsorial honors. Shoeshine stand, laundry and dry cleaning service are also, provided. llglilF:' All eyes are on Ben Hayes as he leads ace during card game in recreation hall. Looking on (1 to r) are E. Teigeiro, John Taurin and Vincente Villacian. Pool tables and shuffleboard belp pass time between calls. John Ivankovic, AB (foreground), lines up shot here. Window (right) Overlooks large part of city. , - - - j Richard C. Voorhees, FOW, tries to tune up TV set in comfortable television area set aside for member­ ship as Walter Ghandoha; OS, looks on. �SEAFARERS V»K» Ten Make Employer Equally Liable For Violations^ Union Men Say New labor laws that curb unions without putting the same brakes on management will be opposed down the line by organized labor In 1958. This developed as the majority view from a survey by AFL-CIO president George Meany on the views of internationalsunion presidents regarding po­ Plenty of Ropeyarn On Advocate tential labor legislation. The gist of the reply to Meany by SIUA&G secretary-treasurer Paul Hall, In his capacity as SIUNA president, was reported In the LOG two weeks ago. The national AFL-CIO has al­ ready endorsed proposed legisla­ tion requiring full disclosure of the financial transactions of union welfare and pension funds, provid­ ing the law applies equally to funds operated exclusively by manage­ ment. Business gi-oups want the law to cover union funds only. Disclosures of corruption among a few unions have sharpened management support for laws curbing union activity, including a national "right-to-work" law which could destroy union security pro­ tection built up over the past 20 years. Eighteen states already have such laws on the books, under authority granted by the TaftHartley Act of 1947. Since most of the emphasis at hearings held by a special Senate committee over the past year have Seafarers John Seiferth, AB (left), and Barney Larsen, DM, handle focused on labor activities, even in some line aboard the Steel Advocate. Tom Ulisse took the photo. cases where management wrong­ doing was exposed, pressure has built up for a rash of anti-union legislation in Congress next year. Employer and business groups are naturally stirring up support for Buch measures as a means of ob­ scuring union-busting tactics em­ ployed by management. The labor position is that where any wrongdoing has occurred, it SAN FRANCISCO—Basing-their findings on the sinking resulted from cooperation between of the City of Buenos Aires in which 90 lives were lost, and corrupt unions and management, and that the responsibility rests on on numerous other maritime tragedies, members of the both. Sailors Union of the Pacific"* In his reply to Meany's communi­ have unanimously voted in fa­ ships are designed primarily to minimize the possibility of the cation, Hall pointed out that the SIUNA was opposed to further vor of having motorized life­ vessel's sinking because of a fire, Federal legislation other than the boats placed aboard every Ameri­ or collision. But little has been done to speed up rescue operations disclosure law on pension and wel­ can-flag vessel. fare funds already backed by the The resolution cited a number of in time of a major disaster. AFL-CIO. He said there were ade­ instances in which the added speed The cost of installing motors on, quate laws on the books to deal and power of a motor-propelled lifeboats would be offset by the with abuses by management and boat would have resulted in the increased speed and the facility limited sections of the union move­ saving of additional lives. with which a vessel could aid in ment. rescue operations and by the When the Mormacsurf, manned greater number of lives that could Hall told the SIU membership that "an alert and interested trade by members of the SUP, collided be saved. union membership" is the best with the City of Buenos Aires in safeguard against any abuses. "We, the Kiver Plata estuary last Au­ in our organization, have long gust 27, the crew of the Mormac­ recognized the essentialness of a surf was credited with saving many membership well-informed on ail of tlie passengers of the ill-fated phases of their union's operation South American ferry. But according to the reports and activity and we have accepted our responsibility to provide this from the men manning the ship's Isthmian Steamship Company, is lifeboats, they were sorely handi­ information," he declared. capped by a four or five knot tide offering two cash awards in a which slowed down their efforts safety contest which is coming to considerably. A motorboat in that an end on December 31. A $150 case, they reportfed, would have made a great difference and would award will go to the crewmember • Seafarers who have taken the probably have resulted in the res­ who "submits the best safety slo­ gan, safety poem, safety article or series of inoculations required cue of many more passengers. safety cartoon," the company's The SUP pointed out that while for certain foreign voyages are we can boast the sSfest merchant safety bulletin said. reminded to be sure to pick up marine in the world, American Another $250 goes to the ship their inoculation cards from the having the least number of acci­ dents, the money to be placed in ...ptain or the purser when they the ship's fund for whatever use ••'v off at the end of a voyage. the crew sees fit. The card should be picked up Entries for the individual contest by the Seafarer and held so that have td be • postmarked before it can be presented when signing December 31, or submitted to the SEATTLE—It has been a slow skipper before that date. on for another voyage where the period for Seafarers in this port. "shots" are required. The ino­ The Samuel F. Miller (Boston), culation card is your only proof Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) and of having taken the required the Grain Shipper (Grain fleet) paid off during the past two weeks. shots. The Coe Victory and Grain Ship­ Those men who forget to pick per signed on while the Samuel F. up their inoculation card when Miller was put into lay-up. they pay off may find that they The Alamar, Losmar, Pennmar are required to take all the and Beamar (Calmar) and Hurri­ "shots" again when they want cane and Iberville (Waterman) to sign on for another such voywere in tran^l;- T^iere were no age. major beefa. SUP Votes For Motor Lifeboats On All Vessels Isthmian Sets Safety Prizes Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seattle Has Quiet Period December 9, 1957 LOG PRODUOR (Marin* CarrMra), Oct. 11—Chairman# L. Wllllamir Sacratary# P. Quinanai. , Baport to Hd^tra. on boaun paying off duo to Ulnaaa. Two minor beetai aauared away. Ona man missed ship In Bombay. Proper at­ tire to ba worn In messroom and (al­ ley. Messtaall and quarters to be painted. OCIAN DEBORAH (Maritime Ovareaas>, Oct. 10—Chairman, R. O'Oowdr Secretary, J. McEiroy, Jr. New deie(ata elected. Since ship did not sign foreign articles at payoff in B'kiyn. a coastwise payoff in a Gulf port is favored by members. Delegate to ask captain to arrange this instead of back-dating articles. DE SOTO (Waterman), Oct. S — Chairman, B. Varn, Jr., Secretary, A. Velasco. Hospital has not been cleaned and painted as promised. Moat gear held in Yokohama. Penalty car­ go A delayed sailing to be clarifled by patrolman. Crew to be sober at payoff. Beds and room* to be stripped for oncoming crow. All repairs re­ corded and copies given to engineer. Headquarters notified of hospitalized brother. Ship's fund S3.90. Motion to amend recent plan re: health cen­ ters—medical and hospital care should be included for men on beach who are not efigibie for USPH services and unable bo pay for medicine. «RAiN TRADER (aralnfleet), Nov, 17—Chairman, D. Hartman; Secretary, H. Bergine. Repair list to ba com­ pleted port of discharge. Discussion on back-dating articles from Gulf. All linen to ba thrown below immedi­ ately. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Nov. 11 —Chairman, H. Will; Secretary, M. Daddy. Port hole fans installed. One man paid off—injured—replaced by pier head Jump from dock. One man missed ship, Ship's fund $19.30. No tify San Juan agent when he is needed aboard ship. CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Oct. 87—Chairmen, W. Horn; Secretary, R. Ayers. Beef on ot.' Good cooperation from top side, mates and eng. Good SIU crew. Hepairs to be made. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job weU done. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. repairs made. Some disputed ot on delayed saUJng from NO. Return chairs to recreation room. Keep feet off chairs. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sestrain), Oct. 20—Chsirmsn, W. Logan; Secre­ tary, R. Padelie. Ship's fund S44.23i Some disputed ot. Have a general clean up all aroimd ship. Rooms very dirty. Oct. 21—Chsirmsn, W. Logan; Sec­ retary, R. Podiiia. Beef on mate, straightened out. Reports accepted. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Oct. 14—' Chairman, S. Piaga; SecrstSry, T. Oasper. Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed ot. LOGS not received reg­ Repair washing machine and movie ularly. Safety meetings not recorded projector. Water cooler replaced in by captain. Request washing ship deck dept. lounge. Place laundry down more often—ship too dirty. Sug. bags in each lounge for soiled linens' gestion to buy parts for washing ma­ keep passageways clear. Donation for chine. Water rusty. Continue to family of brother who passed away. spray DDT for roaches. Vote of Ship's fund $98.03. Purchased mov­ thanks to steward dept. for good serv­ ies—made donation to orphanage. Ona ice and cooking. man missed ship in Mobile. Check and compare slop chest prices. New STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Oct. 20 delegate elected. Motion to give D. Dean; Secretary, E. ship's fund to widow of Thibodeaux. —Chairman, Conud. Few hours disputed ot. 36 Laundry room to be kept clean. Bal­ men' ill—cause undetermined—probance of movie fund $2. Repair dumb qbiy from water or meat. Doctor to waiter elevator. be consulted. Standby buzzer put in messhail. Fresh water tanks to be DEL CRO (Mist.), Oct. «—Chairman, cleaned. Garbage to be dumped aft 6. Ramsey; Eeeretary, V. Fitzgerald. of house. Check medicine chest. Ail Crew to be sober at payoff and pick excess linen to be turned in. up souvenirs from customs after pay­ off. Collect books for patrolman. ALCOA CORSAIR (Aicoa), Oct. 20 Unclaimed souvenirs to be sold and J. Prestwoed; Secretary, proceeds to go to fund. Flowers sent —Chairman, T. Costelio. Prices of slop chest too to deceased father of engineer. Ship's high—to be referred to patrolman. fund $31.49. Discussion on steward Ship's fund SllS. Some disputed ot. serving leftovers andJseeping same in Report accepted. Motion to send 160 reefer boxes over 3 days. Vote of post cards to US Senators concerning thanks to purser for his care of sick the closing of USPHS. to and wounded of So. American Cam­ have company give Asiatic Motion flu shots paign—^letter to be sent to Log. to crew. To contact company to keep Trinidad shore gang out of ship's DRAIN SHIPPER (Cralnfiaat), Oct. housing as they dirty bathrooms and 12—Chslrihan, J. Jellette; Secretary, steal food left out for night lunches. S. Malvanan. Four men paid off in SF. Ail replacements filled. Letter STEEL KINO (Isthmian), Oct. 25— from Brother Hail re: refrigerators Chairman, F. Oasaiuk; Secretary, T. and stores. Clarification given on Ralnay. NeW delegate elected. Ship's reasons for cook getting off in SF. fund $14.70. Report accepted. Re­ No major beefs to date. Ship's fund quest meetings on Sundays. 12 meii $11.50. Vote of thanks to steward ill with the flu. dept. for fine meals served. Vote of thanks to secy, for handling corre­ DRAIN TRADER (Grain Fleet), Oct. spondence: and also deck dept. for cleaning messroom. Members cau­ 5—Chairmen, J. Seratt; Secretary, T. tioned re; pilfering in Korea. Special Scardelis. Beef about food. Telegram meeting regarding some friction be­ sent to hqs. concerning payoff. Crew tween chief and third cook—Head­ to reimburse treasurer $11.71 for cable. Some disputed ot. Short chief quarters notified. cook. Food has been poor for five months. Steward notified. , Nothing ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Oct. 20—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary, • done. Steward incapable. Delegate E. Auer. New delegate elected. suggested baker and 3rd cook to make Everything running smoothly. Started up menus and do ail cooking. Food sougeeing roof and quarters. Ail re­ beef to be taken up with patrolman pair ilsls to be ready prior to arrival in Seattle. NY. Vote of thanks to steward LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Oct. dept. for good chow and fine serv­ $—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, H. ice. Minkler. All ot collected except Ko­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Sea- rea restricted time. Ship's fund .50. train), Oct. 24—Chairman, J. Fadlow; New delegate elected. Adjust water Secretary, P. Patrick. Wiper missed flow in laundry. ship leaving Edgewater. Delegate re­ elected. Motion that longshoremen CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Oct. 11 secure cargo properly. ' Motion to —Chairman, D. MiChang; Secretary, have mail delivered aboard ship on W. Dickens. Delegate welcomed new arrival. crew—first trip since returning from Galveston shipyard. No beefs. Short PORTMAR (Calmar), Oct. 27—Chair­ one wiper. Report accepted. New man, R. Campbell; Secretary, R. Savi­ delegate elected. Motion to give full or. Keep clothes line clear of dry moral, financial and physical support clothes. Ship's fund $11.30. Few in fight to retain fuU USPHS facili­ hours disputed ot to ba settled at ties. Discussion on importance of payoff. Wringer on washing machine writing to Congressmen and Senators to be replaced. Suggestion to increase asking full support on keeping USPHS ship's fund. Do not place glasses in Intact. sink. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), STEEL VENDOR (isthmian), Oct. 17 Oct. 20—Chairman, J. Skinner; Secre­ —Chairman, V. Oranclo; Secretary, N. tary, R. Henderson. Three men hos­ PoWsr. Ship's fund $14.15. Reports pitalized in Bombay. Repair list accepted. Discussion on welfare of submitted—ail repairs not made as crew. Letter to be sent to Hdqtrs. re­ yet. Request better cots. No hot water garding certain conditions on ship. for 27 hrs. Water is very dirty, rusty and full of steam or air. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on present water SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sestrain), system—warned crew on hot steam Nov. 18—Chairman, S. Kliderman; coming thru pipes—cautioned against Secretary, R. Padliia. One man missed ahlp In NV, Ship's fund $44.22. Re- burning. Vote of thanks to steward ports accepted. New repair Ust to be dept. posted on board. Beef on new feed­ ALCOA RANDER (Aicoa), Oct. 1»— ing plan. Insufficient supplies of cer­ Chairman, J, Jones; Secretary, A. Car­ tain items for voyage 171. penter. Few hours disputed ot. Most repairs made. New delegate elected. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Nov. Il-^i Request variety In night lunches: Chairman, R. Bell; $*cr*tary, F. Kus- differentmore brand coffee: iiuect ture. New refrigerator put on board. bombs for each change of li­ Repairs made. Wiper missed ship. brary: discussion foc'ale: on quality steak Ship'* fund $3S. Some disputed ot. meat and frankfurters—to seeofpatrol-.Games to be purchased from fund. man about same. Vessel Infested with roaches end rats. Steward re­ DRAIN BHIFPBR (Drainfleet), Nev.' quested to obtain plenty of orange* 14—Chairman; A. Ferrers; Secretary, next trip. Hone this t:ip. Keep S. Meivenen. HespiUlUed brother'a dedu elean^ DEL NORTE (Mist.), Oct. II—Chair­ man, H. Crane; Secretary, i. Weisbrot. �December 6, 1957 SEAFARERS 'Drip... Drip... Drip' LOG Page Eleven Pan-Atlantic Wins Right To Operate Intercoastal WASHINGTON—Pan-Atlantic Steamship has won perma­ nent authority to carry on an intercoastal service with general cargo and passengers after operating for two and a half years on a temporary certificate. The SlU - contracted com­ pay for the conversion of conven­ pany won Intestate Com­ tional dry cargo ships to "llft-on- merce Commission authorization to lift-off" trailerships. Two of these, serve 26 specified ports on the At­ tl>e Gateway City and Azalea City, lantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. Pas­ are already in operation. senger movements between all of these were approved, with the ex­ ception of traffic between Balti­ more, Norfolk and Newport News. / For Pan-Atlantic, the certificate means the end of a long legab bat­ tle that has been going on since the company and its parent. Water­ man Corporation, were bought by McLean Industries early in 1955. Legislation to set more realistic It has been operating on a tempo­ levels of benefits for workers in rary certificate since May, 1955, New York State will be the major over the combined opposition of labor goal here next year. ten other steamship companies Present rates of benefits for and the major railroads. workers confronted with both ris­ The ICC said P-A's performance ing unemployment- and a rising under the temporary authority, cost of living fall far short of ac­ and the potential for intercoastal tual needs, according to the New water transport justified making York State Federation of Labor. the operation permanent. The State Fed urged increases Ports to be served by the vari­ across the board in state unem­ ous runs cover Vancouver, Seattle, ployment insurance, workmen's Portland, Stockton, Richmond, Al- compensation and disability bene­ emeda, Oakland, San Francisco fits. Unemployment and compensa­ and Los Angeles on the West Coast; Galveston, Houston, New Orleans, tion benefits are now pegged at Mobile, Panama City and Tampa $36 weekly. The disability bene­ on the Gulf, and Miami, Jackson­ fit rate is $40 per week. An increase to a minimum of ville, Savannah, Charleston, New­ port News, Norfolk, Baltimore, $55 for unemployment and dis­ Philadelphia, New York and Bos­ ability and to $S0 for workmen's ton on the East Coast. Albany, compensation is being urged by New York, on the Hudson River, is the state AFL. Federation secre­ tary-treasurer Harold C. Hanover also listed. Meanwhile, in a separate ven­ said that if the slate benefit laws ture covering the financing of new are "to be anything more than a. coastwise trailerships for Pan-At­ hollow mockery of their sound srlantic's "sea-land" service, the re­ cial purposes, benefits must" be in­ ^ cently-formed Coastal Ship Cor­ creased substantially." Average weekly earnings in poration put a new $6 million stock issue on the market last week. Un­ manufacturing industries, accord­ der an overall $23 million financ­ ing to the latest figures available, ing program, Coastal is buying are $82.49 for a 39.4-hour week in Waterman and Pan-Atlantic ships the state and $83.20 nationally for and then will lease them back for a full 40-hour week. The state and operation by the original sellers. national averages are therefore Funds raised in this fashion will about the same. However, as the figures indicate, benefits that pro­ vide less than half these averages fall far short of actual need for the workers and families involved. The situation is also termed critical because unemployment is going up not only in seasonal in­ dustries but in all fields. SAN FRANCISCO — Although shipping has increased generally for the West Coast ports, it has been slow during the last two weeks in this area. There was only one ship, the Rebecca (Intercontinental) signing on during the period. The Iber­ T ville and Yaka (Waterman) paid off while the Topa Topa, Chicka­ saw, La Salle (Waterman), Seamar (Calmar), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Trans.) and the Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian) were in transit. NY Asked To Boost Jobless $ Education has been in the news recently what with "the United States earthbound and Soviet satellites whizzing over­ head. Americans have suddenly discovered there are defects in the country's school systems and proposed remedies have been flying tihick and fast. Many of the proposals, such as those which would funnel "X" number of students into engin­ eering at the expense of other studies, appear to be selfdefeating. The SIU, as a trade union, is deeply concerned, since one of "A trans-Atlantic trailership the functions of a union is to improve the lives of its member­ service is past the talking stage," ship and opportunities for their children. according to John B. Hulse, man­ Two considerations should be in the forefront of any attack aging director of the Truck Manu­ on the problem. One is the need to broaden educational op­ facturers Association. portunity for all Americans. The second is the need for every In an address to the Automotive Transport Association of Ontario, student to follow his own natural bent in deciding his career. On the first issue, we are being told that the present cost of Hulse reported 'that the recent successes in coastal trailership education is due to go higher. Steps have to be taken to as­ service and the resulting cost sav­ sure the availability of educational opportunity for every ing has greatly increased the pos­ qualifled student, irrespective of his ability to pay. sibility of an international service. A very large percentage of qualified high school graduates In fact, trailer containers are are now being denied further education because of lack of "more of a factor" in water trans­ finances and facilities. This problem needs immediate portation than on land, he con­ remedying. , tended. The second consideration is all-important. Nobody can "There is every indication that " there is a big future in the water- say for sure in what area the next great contribution to civil­ borne movement of both complete ization will be made. It might come from a scientist or en­ trailers on roll-on roll-off ships gineer. But it could come from a doctor, a diplomat, a writer, and particularly of demountable a linguist, a lawyer or anyone of a dozen fields. Certainly, trailer van bodies as giant contain­ leadership qualities aren't limited to specific professions. ers in specially constructed ships." Although there has been an en­ Franklin Roosevelt, who was no scientist, gave the go-ahead couraging Increase in the railroad for the Manhattan Project which gave us the atom bomb and piggy-back service despite a slow atomic energy. • Nikita Kruschchev, who is no scientist, has start, he said, it will be more than been pushing So^t scientists along the path to interplane­ offset by the growth of motor tary flight. I transportation. In addition, he Unfortunately too many students are channeled into cer­ said, piggy-back service will not tain specialties because the job outlook is good; school facili­ solve the highway congestion prob­ ties are present, (or absent); or because more scholarships are lem. These trailers will ,still have BOSTON—While shipping picked to travel over the road through available in a given field. Too many of these scholarships are up a great deal in the last terminal areas where most of the specialty scholarships. A textile manufacturer wills some two weeks over the prior period, money which goes only to students of textile engineering who it has not reached its normal level. congestion occurs. More than one company has de­ write an essay on the good works of the benefactor. An auto­ Most of the Jobs went to the deck cided to move in on the lift-on mobile company sets up a program for future tail-fin de­ and engine gangs with only one lift-off trailership service. Sea- signers. vacancy showing in the steward train Lines has revealed plans to When the SIU Scholarship Plan started, there was some department. combine the features of both the thought that the scholarships should relate to maritinie, But The Barbara Freitchie (Liberty railroad flat car, and the trailer Nav.) was the only vessel signing into ond service. Another com­ •this idea was discarded and it was decided to permit winners on while the Government Camp, pany has started converting two to follow the course of study for which they were suited. As a Bents Fort and Bradford Island vessels to enter Into a Great result, they are following such diverse courses as medicine, (Cities Service) paid off. Two Lakes-Atlantic coast trailership dentistry, history, sociology, literature and engineering. They Isthmian ships, the Steel Fabri­ service with the opening of the will do the best-they can in the field of their choice. That is cator and the Steel Rover were lSt. Lawrence Seaway in 1959. the way it should be on the natjon^lqyej^^ serviced vvhile in post. i See Offshore Trailersbips Coming Trend SF's Shart On Ship Turnover —— • Boston Jobs On Upgrade "io'isia ( PHOTOS U0m/25 "^hoeroo/ tier AVe v/elcoiaedbf your ,5 it �SEAFARERS Pare TWCITS December 6, 1957 LOG Turnabout In The Middle East Shipmates Aid Family Reunion To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks through the LOG to the SIU in general and to Brothers Tony Martinez, our ship's dele­ gate; Pat Cleary, oiler, and Johnny Eubanks* engine utility, in particular, for making pos­ sible my reunion with my folks in and around Manila. .. I haven't seen them for 12 years. Without the aid of these brothers who stood my port watches and the okay of the chief engineer and fir^t. assist- This pair of photos sent In by the Steel Vendor wjiile it was making Its way around East Africa and on Into the Persian Gulf shows a couple of stowaways from Massawa, Eritrea (left), who were trying to get away from It all, contrasted with "Sheik" Herbert Roth (right), who seems to have jumped In with both feet to make like a native. Jack McDermott, AB, is pictured with the stowaways, who were pre­ sumably dropped off once the Vendor hit port again. Both photos by Billy J. Walker. CW Run: 1 Hit, 1 Miss, 1 Rescue With the Salem Maritime disaster two years ago still fresh in their minds, Seafarers on the tanker Cities Service Baltimore had more than their share of mishaps on a coastwise run Into New York this week. head City, NO, after a two-day dredge nearby did not move fast Events over a six-day period ordeal. enough and in order to keep from included a collision with a tug, Proceeding up the coast again, hitting it, our pilot ran the ship a near-hit involving a dredge Hagmann stated, the Baltimore aground. One can well imagine loaded with explosives, a ground­ ing and an assist in the rescue of a disabled sloop, according to ship's reporter L. P. Hagmann. Despite the successive damages to the ship, no one aboard appeared to have gotten hurt. The Salem Maritime explosion Januai'y 17, 1956, took 21 lives. The voyage from Lake Charles had barely gotten underway Nov. 27 when the Baltimore was side•swiped by the tug B. A. Tittle on the port side. The tug, with a barge in tow, was passing by the tanker "but the suction from the Baltimore's propeller evidently was too much for the tug to pull the barge past. "When the tug hit, she keeled over, taking a lot of water on deck. Her list was so bad everyone aboard thought she was going all the way over," Hagmann said. However, the tug righted herself and everyone was left with only a good scare. Three days later, off the Caro­ lina coast, several of the crewmembers listening to the radio heard that the Yankee Girl, a 65foot auxiliary sloop, was in trou­ ble and that the Coast Guard cut­ ter Chilula was going to the res­ cue. No more attention was paid to this until a few hours later, when the Chilula advised the Bal­ timore its towUne had parted and asked the tanker to stand by. With the seas running pretty high and a force 4 or 5 wind blow­ ing, the Baltimore hove to several times on the weather side of the yacht to enable the cutter to get a line aboard. The sloop was even­ tually pulled into port at More- figured the "only thing left to happen was for us to run aground —so we did." This occurred as she was proceeding up the Hackensack River toward her discharge port of Linden, NJ, on Monday. As Hagmann related it, "a USPHS HOSPITAL • GALVESTON. TEXAS Jo.seph H. Dudley David B- Jones Robert W. Guthrie Frank R. May Louie Holiiday Nighbert Straton Jiminie L. Jackson James A. Winget USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. A. J. Scheving H. T. Spicer USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Harry Murray Steven A. Williams William J. Powers Lyle W. Williamson George Rourke USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Elbert B. Brown Waddle C. Hinson James R. Dayton Steven Purifoy Dewey Giilikin George R. Trimyer USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. A. W. Gowder O. J. McCann Wm. C. Watson F. Kostellc L. Ready L. A. Wilkerson A. B. Ismail J. H. Berger , F. Reimoit S. H. Sun J. P. Cox USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Grover Duncan James T. Moore .Timmie Littleton WUUe C. Sanders Fred Miller USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Edward G. Knapp John W. Biswood Antolne Landry Claude Blanks Leo Lang Thorn- s Caylor Jr. WiUiam Lawless Ben Foster Edward Moore Adelin Fruge Michael Muzio Dennis Gomez Charles Nicholson I.eon Gordon Peter Orth Alvin Henderson Wesley A. Palmer George Huber Wlnford Powell James Hudson Randolph Radcllff Edlfor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32. NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY . ZONE STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS CITY — • ^ s. -* , ... 1 . ZONE, STATE our surprise when it was learned that the dredge had been loaded with explosives." The Baltimore was refloated about 11 hours later and proceeded to a nearby berth for- unloading and a survey of the damage. Joseph Powers Peter Walsh Allen Ritchie James E. Ward Toefil Smigielskl Roy Warren Wort A. Spencer Thomas White Chas. H. Summerell Charles Williams Nicholas Tala Clifford Wuertz Gerald L. Thaxter Charles Young Lucien Theriot Jacob Zimmer Percy Thornton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler ' W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer Vares R. Hodges August J. Panepinto USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL STATE.N ISLAND, NY N. Gaylord F. Lukban L. Rhino 1. Sieger J. Miniz R. Parker E. Mathews H. All A. Verdemare J. Cil S. Swienckoski P. Seidenberg F. Hannaford I. Torre I. DeNobriga M. Makatangay A. Reyes W. Susikari USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris H. C. Mclssac Fortunato Bacomo Leo M,onnaugh Joseph J. Bass Albert Martinelli Melvin W. Bass Vie Milazzo Juan Denopra Joseph B. Murphy Fabin Furmanek W. P. O'Dea Joseph M. GiUard C. Osinski Bart E. Guranick George G. Phifer Everett Haislett G. A. Puissegur Wade B. HarreU Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker Billy R. Hlil Kevin B. Skelly .Vntonio Infante Henry E. Smith Thomas Isaksen Michael Toth Ira H. Kiigore Harry S. Tuttle Ludwig Kristiansen Virgil E. WUmoth Frederick Landry Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter IVorrell USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Talmadge Barbour F. L. O'Laughlin Clarence Gardner John Ossmon Gorman T. Glaze Murray A. Plyler Sam Hacker Alexander Rever Walter Jackson August A. Smith Jan KozersW John A. Smith Alcjandio Lopez Paul Strickland James McFarlin Peter TriantaflUos Walter Mitchell Carlle White MONTEBEI.LO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno ' EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay SAILORS SUNG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS N:l,rm?^^;'^Ilo9 ; Letters To The Editor issue of your paper. I would like to express my 1|ianks also to Charles E; Rawlings, who gave me a copy. I wish to point out that there was a slight discrepancy in the story. I don't wdt^k for the city of Baltimore; I work for the state of Maryland. I am a puhUc health engineer for the Mary­ land State Department of ' Health in the Division of Indus­ trial Health and Air Pollution. If I can he of assistance in any capacity relating to occupational health, me^ods of control for any kind of hazard, either oper­ ational or occupational, please feel free to call upon me. Honorato S. Echavez 4- 4" 4< Want Expanded Pension Benefit To the'Editor: At the regular general mem­ bership meeting October 27, the All letters to the editor for crew of the SS Fairport unan­ publication in the SEAFAR­ imously adopted the follow­ ERS LOG must be signed ing resolutions: by the writer. Names will (1) That the officials of our be withheld upon request. Union, in future negotiations, seek on behalf of the m"?mberjpt, I wouldn't have been able ship the establishment of a retirement plan, whereby a to do so again. Such unselfish and Impartial member may retire on pension favor is characteristic only of after a stipulated number of fine Union brothers. Their kind­ years of seatime on contracted ships. This retirement plan ness is highly appreciated. • should he based on seatime Felix Amon alone and not have qualifying SS Ocean Evelyn requirements such as disability, Offers Thanks For Sympathy To the Editor: My family and I would like to thank the officers and crew of the SS Charles C. Dunaif for the beautiful floral wreath sent from out at sea to my mother In Oxford, New Jersey. I was an oiler at sea on the Dunaif when my father passed away. WiUiam Trachen 4» 4« 4" Health Center Service Lauded To the Editor: As the wife of an oldtimer in the American Coal beef, it's a pleasure to know about the good care everybody gets at the SIU medical center in New York. I was there myself and I am surprised and pleased about the attention and the good examina­ tion they gave me there. I hope the clinic continues giving good service. I think it was a good idea to open the clinic to serve SIU families and dependents. Mrs. Guariua Andrew 4* 4* 4* Urges Reading Of Cayce book To the Editor: Some time ago you mentioned in the LOG that Seafarers should indicate their choice for the selection of hooks for the ships' libraries. I am enclosing a hook which I would like to see included, particularly ^s I am a member of the Association For Research and Enlightenment, at Virginia Beach, Va., which was founded on Edgar Cayce's work. Some people, after reading this hook, automatically become interested in the work of the Association. It's called Edgar Cayce, Mystery Man of Miracles, by Joseph Millard, in a 35-cent paper-hacked edition. WiUiam A. Laridon Likes^Write-Up On Job To the Editor: I wish tj express my, thanks for your publishing a "write-up" about me in the November 8th etc. „ ~ - (2) That built-in hunkd with drawers he provided all crewmemhers 'as soon as practicable. The present frame hunks are outmoded and afford little com­ fort. (3) That wooden lockers also he provided which will he wide enough and deep enough to allow a reasonable amount of clothing to he hung up without getting wrinkled. Present metal lockers are usually awkwardly situated, noisy, often rusty inside and have inadequate storage, space. , (4) That additional lockers" he provided in a space separate from foc'sles for hanging foul weather and work gear.. William McBride M. C. Wadlinglon F. A. Lord Jr. 4. 4» 4- Hails LOG Aid For Israelis To the Editor: ' After serving for many years as able seaman aboard Ameri­ can and other merchant ships, during which time I also spe­ cialized as an independent marine correspondent and for five years edited the "Hayamal HaisraeU" ("The Israel Sea­ man"), I have now been ap­ pointed marine correspondent and editor of the marine sec­ tions of several Tel Aviv daily newspapers and periodicals. The recent growth of the Israeli merchant marine has drawn hundreds and thousands of our young men to the sea. Naturally, therefore, we must turn to nations of esteemed marine traditions and experi­ ence, and to their maritime publications, for information and guidance. During my work as editor I have enjoyed the high standard of the SEAFARERS LOG which we received at our offices. I have appreciated very much its Interesting content and. the important information furnished throughout. I shall therefore be very grateful to continue receiv­ ing the LOG. as well as any other informative material you publish. Yanetz Rammgal Tel Aviv, Israel �December 6, 1957 DEL VALLE (MIft.), Sapt. 32—Chair­ man, J. Lavin; Sacratary, A. Andartan. Reporter elected. Delegate elected. Motion to start ship's fund. Discussion on method of initiating fund. Men asked to cooperate with steward. MARORE (Ore), Oct. 26—Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, R. King. No ma­ jor beefs. Ship's fund $29.02. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Beefs to be dis­ cussed with delegate. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Steward to handle Coca Cola aboard. DEL VALLE (Miss.), Oct. 1?—Chair­ man, F. Russo; Secretary, E. Ander­ son. Crew warned against fouling up, offenders will be punished. Ship's SEAFARERS STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Oct. 34 —Chairman, P. Hellebrand; Secretary, G. Reyes, Few minor beefs. Captain to inquire about cigarettes in Singa­ pore. Ship's fund $43.68. Report ac­ cepted. Motion to make arrangements with captain to have separate watch foc'sles for engine gang. Should stress matter with Union officials. Sugges­ tion that Union mail be opened only by ship delegate or, in his absence," by dept. delegate. LOG to be passed on. Food to l^e properly prepared, lunch-time soup should be saved as much as practicable. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Nov. S—Chairman, R. Hunt; Secretary, F. Quintayo. One. man hurt in deck dept. Customs in Beirut strict about ciga­ rettes—each crew member is allowed only 40 cigarettes per day: if this is exceeded they will be confiscated. Ship's fund $20. To see about screen door near PO and messroom. Beer will be given out in Persian Gulf only. LOG Make Checks Tp'SIU-A&G' Seafarers mailing in checks or money orders to the Union to cover dues payments are urged to be sure to make all of them payable to the SIU-A&G District. Some Seafarens have sent in checks and money orders in the names of individual headquar­ ters officials. This makes for a problem in bookkeeping which can be avoided if checks are made, out to the Union directly. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Nov. 11—Chairman, J. Sued; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund $21.15. Motion to have 14-qt. galvanized buckets is­ sued to each foc'sle for purpose of handling personal laundry. New dele­ gate elected. Contact company re­ garding punctuality of allotment checks. Insufficient cleaning gear furnished to wipers. Washing ma­ chine ready for boneyard—will be re­ ferred to patrolman. fund $20. Motion that all halle have two calls per day. I.e. at 10 AM and 4 PM. Carried. Need new washing machine. Linen too small, does not fit bunks. Discussion on raising ship's fund. WAN6 RANGER (Denton), Aug. 11 —Chairman, J. Gardner; Secretary, J. Powers. Two men missed ship. One joined In Karaclii. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Passageways to be painted. Need bread mixer for galley. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food served aboard. Sept. S—Chairman, M. «ailop; Sac­ ratary, J. Powers. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund $12. Delegate notified that crew was wasting water—if prac­ tice did not stop water would be ra­ tioned. OT sheets, logs and books brought back to ship by steward. Bobks placed in safe place. Tempera­ ture in meat box not right. Eng. re­ quested crew to notify him of qny leaks. PETROCHEM (Valcham), Oct. 20— Chairman, R. Clark; Secretary, J. Splvey. Ship's fund $28.75. Need new mattresses. Vote of thanks to steward for good menus and variety of fresh fruit: also bis effort to upgrade regu­ lar stores. NATALIE (Maritime), Oct. IS — Chairman, J. Hoggie; Secretary, P. Sylvia. Everything running smoothly. One man taken off in Panama Canal Zone, hospitalized. Vote of thanks to oidtimers for fine job on coal beeL Delayed sailing a few hours. Report accepted. Washing ma^-hine to be re­ paired or new one obtained. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. for fine serv­ ice during meal hours. Ship in fine shape now. Deck dept. did fine joiv — ship looks like a yacht now. Uooms painted. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Nov. 12 —Chairman, J. Muera; Secretary, O. Murphy. Reports accepted. AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Nov. S—Chairman, C.. Hemby; Secretary, R. Elliot. Some disputed ot on delayed sailing. New delegate, safety director, reporter and treasurer elected. Ar­ rival pool to be made up at payoff and winner to turn over half of pool to treasurer for ship's fund. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 4—Chairman, H. Libby; Secre­ tary, L. Strange. Some difficulty ex­ perienced in obtaining milk in P.R. Washing machine motor needs repair­ ing. Request for smaller orders from galley. Percolators to be cleaned. All screens to be repaired and new windscoops provided for foc'sles. New keys needed for all foc'sleg. Vote of thanks to steward dept. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Oct. 37—Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, J. Mann. Few logs in deck dept. Ship's fund $18.11. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to have bulkhead in foc'sle insulated to keep it from becoming hot when steam is on. Discussion on washing machine operation. Do not touch heating valves. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food. Ship to be fumigated for bugs. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Nov. 3—Chairman, C. Bush; Secretary, P. Dowd. Steward dept. beef—mess boy switched to pantry. Ship's fund S55. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to reimburse carpenter for his expendi­ tures and treasurer to be authorized to spend money for Christmas. Keep bathrooms clean, and do not monopo­ lize washing machine. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Sept. IS—Clialrman, J. Brown; Secretary, E. Robinson. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $17.11. Quarters to. be painted. Report accepted. Messroom an^d pantry to be kept clean. Lockers to be repaired. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. 13—Chairman, W. Harrall; Secretary, A. Espcneda. Ship's fund $41.30. Few hours disputed ot. To see patrolman about repairs be­ fore sign on. New crew to donate to ships fund at payoff. Beef about service in messhall. Steward to be in messhall at meal time. MICHAEL (J. M. Carras), Oct. 12— Chairman, J. Murphy; Secretary, W. Harris. New delegate elected. One man short. Few hours disputed ot. Patrolman to check stores with stew­ ard. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrsin), Oct. 17—Chairman, J. Cole; Secretary, C. Ollvera. One man missed ship in NO. Some disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on night lunch— need more variety in menus: discus­ sion on change in shipping callsvoted to keep calls as they are. Dis­ cussion on water condition. SEASTAR (Triton), Aug. 22—Chair­ man, A. Hanna; Secretary, M. Bugawan. New delegate elected. Cold sup­ pers not to be served on steak nights unless there is work to be done in galley. ' Discussion concerning wash­ ing machine, also new mattresses which were ordered but not delivered. Sept. 29—Chairman, J. Wilson; Sec­ retary, M. Bugawan. Some disputed ot. See patrolman about new washing machine and new mattresses: fans for forecastles. Deck in passageways to be repaired or patched. Padeyes on deck to be removed, if possible, as they present a hazard. DEL SANTOS (Miss.), Aug. 25— Chairman, J. Martello; Secretary, L. Santa Ana. Ship's fund $26. Ship to be fumigated before signing on. Vote of thanks to steward dept. See pa­ trolman about storing ship for voyage: also medical attention in foreign port and at sea. Need more linen. DEL SOL (Miss.), Oct. 19—Chairman, J. Patterson; Secretary, W. Simmons. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $35.55. Arrival pool posted for first port of call—$10 to be put In fund. Some disputed ot. Need clarification on slop chest stores, whether it Is ot or not. Report accepted—Bull Line beef and Robin Line hearing, and Government action on hospitals in vital areas. Coffee urn to be repaired. Discussion on cleaning of laundry and coffee urn. Magazines to be purchased next voyage. Steward spoke on new feeding system and asked for sugges­ tions. Coffee cups to be returned to pantry. Seafarers John Homen, AB; Ted Mathis, OS, and Floyd Peavoy, AB {! to rl, relive ex­ ploits with record-sized dol­ phin and some of the big ones that got away in foc'sle on the Omar Chapman. Advocate Lady Medic Assists British Tanker Crewmembers on the Steel Advocate put their best foot forward recently to render medical assistance in mid-ocean to a fellow seaman on a British ship. The success of the rescue effort was credited to the fortunate pre­ sence aboard the SIU ship of a lady doctor traveling as a passen­ ger. She was put aboard the Brit­ ish tanker Empire Petrel by one of the Advocate's lifeboats. A radio message from the tanker earlier had sought a doctor to pro­ vide ui'gent medical attention to a crewmember who sustained a bad electrical shock. The Advocate su'osequently rendezvoused with the Empire Petrel, put the boat across and idled for an hour while the doctor ministered to the patient. The whole operation took about an hour while both ships stood by, according to Walter "Bill" Mitchell and Aussie Shrimpton.. The Brit­ ish skipper later radioed thanks for the assist, lauding the Ad­ vocate's prompt response. BJu Page Thirteen ChapmanCrew Cla ims World Fishing Record A trio of anglers on the Liberty ship Omar E. Chapman is claiming the world's record for the biggest dolphin ever landed. The boys say their specimen was a full 12 inches longer than anything on rec--*^^ ord. Almanac." An almanac is prac­ The king-sized d o 1 p h i n tically standard equipment aboard pulled in on the Chapman meas­ ship these days since it can readily ured 5 feet 2 Inches and easily settle arguments on most subjects. topped the 4 feet 2 inch-mark The Chapman anglers checked listed in a copy of "The World their catch against--the 1957 al­ manac published by the New York World-Telegram & Sun. A check on the 1958 edition fails to show any improvement on the 4 feet 2 inch-mark. However, the records provided for the almanac by the Interna­ tional .Game Fish Association only cover fish caught with rod and reel. The Chapman gang admitted­ ly used only a line over the side to catch their prize. So-called "un­ official" world's records for the biggest fish caught by any method don't list any dolphin entries. Thus the matter rests there, and the SIU anglers will have to be content with only unofficial recog­ nition for their achievement. For the record. Seafarers Ted Mathis, OS; John Homen, AB, and Floyd Peavoy, AB, shared credit for the catch. The world mark in the almanac lists "A. Conan-Doyle" as the record-holder for a 75pound, 8-ounce dolphin caught in 1950 off East Africa. SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State SL James Sheehan. Agent Richmoud 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Claike, Agent REmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cat 'T^er, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey WiUiams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls, Agent Phono 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breitholf, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH . 9 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuIey, Agent - Adams 3-1728 SEATTT.E ....2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUIette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Pbone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CalU 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave., Bkiyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck 0. Simmons, Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E, Mooney, Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 16 Merchant St. Phono 5-8777 til SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 wwAT A Fmr I OlAD IT ms O^LV RICHAIOND, Calif... 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE..." 2503 1st Ave." Main 0290 WILiUNGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 128'A Hoilis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT imLlAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. E.Mpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpu e 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SA'DNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St.^ Phone; 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD, Ontario ... 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Mateiot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince Wiiiiam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District .ALPENA .1215 N. Second Ave. Phone; 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone; Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone; Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St, Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone; Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone; Essex 5-2410 �Pare Fourteen SEAFARERS 'S63-Spr3y' By Seafarer "Red" Fink "When I nod my head, you hit It . . LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Advertising Whirl By John Wunderlich I pick up a magazine. What do I behold: Have you got athlete's foot? You should know. Send a Dollar; We promise nothing. I view an alluring beau'.y, Sitch dainty feet; Fathomless bedroom eyes. Do you suffer from piles? Woman and shoes. Cars and piles. Oil and creams. Plus sex. Such a loveable figure; Perfectly moulded, SofAy rounded, A conviction, I'm sure Of results. , An intimate acquaintance. Expensive, but interesting. Guaranteed perfect. The best on Earth; Even on Mars And Saturn, too. Try our saving plan: We buy, we sell. Three golden balls. Advertisement. Turning pages, I have continued encounters With sex. In various poses. Any Takers? Use Dr. Nonsense skincream. The cream of perfection; Million blemishes vanished. They all will be banished. So will your skin. Legs of Venus, Lips of Cupid, Hair of Diana. Bust of who? An overdeveloped Amazon. Test Painful. The new method; Cleanse your liver. It needs it. Painful will do it If not. Well, We'll buy you another one. Am I not beautiful? Do you desire a smile Like mine? Brush your teeth. You too can smile. Do you believe? I do. In What? Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a rephu"ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship"'ates. • Z'-u• .'-i- December 6, 1957 LOG MTD Key To Unity —Meany (ContinuecJ from page 3) new MTD affiliates and reviewed the Department's activities over the past two years, including the fight on runaways, support for the Public Health Service hospitals and other matters. He reported that the or­ ganization now has port councils in virtually every major US port— deep sea, inland and Great Lakes as well as in Canada and on the island of Puerto Rico. The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, he said, offers MTD a unique opportunity to organize the tremendous job potential in that area. Turning to recent beefs in which the Department was involved Hall praised the close coordination of the SIU Pacific District with MTD port councils on the West Coast. That cooperation, he said, had en­ abled the SlU-affiliated fish and cannery unions in California to de­ feat raid efforts by Harry Bridges. He also reviewed the legislative outlook on such matters as foreignflag transfers, the "50-50" law, cuts in funds for new ship construction and other Government policies to­ ward maritime. Delegates to the convention passed a number of resolutions dealing with these and other mat­ ters. A summary of the more im­ portant resolutions appears on this page. Full details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Blacklist Spurs NMU Discord (Continued from page 3) tions to three years, to give un­ ion officials four weeks' annual paid vacation after a year's con­ tinuous service, changes in the trials' procedure for union officers and a $20 annual dues increase. Sentiment was closely divided on most of these issues at the convention In October, then hailed as ushering in a new era of "peace" and "unity" in the NMU. The misused "unity" slogan has been a standby in the NMU rep­ ertory since its days under the con­ trol of the Communist Party's waterfront section. Increasing nervousness over these developments was exposed when the latest issue of the "Pilot" carried the minutes of an NMU national office meeting on Oct. 22, shortly after the convention. The minutes indicated a new clampdown on public information about NMU operations within the union's own staff, particularly "with re­ spect to interfering in internal politics in the union." In this connection, the conven­ tion had taken pains to laud NMU general counsel Herman E. Coop­ er and his office for "their resolve to stay clear of union policy and program ..." OMAR e. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Hugart; Saerotary, N. LIghtoll. Port discharges to be given at payoff. Hot water adJusted. See captain about Coca Cola and other items .if men request them. Ship's fund $9.20. One man injured in Pusan. Diseussion about transporta­ tion for B and C men. Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Sec­ retary, A. Sadenwater. No LOGs. Re­ pair list completed. Three men in­ jured slightl.v. Fine cooperation from engineer; AH purchased fine library. Crew warned about conduct before payoff. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours disputed ot. Suggestion to donate SI at payoff to replenish library. Return books when finished reading. Thanks to fishermen for catching 900 lbs. of fish during trip and providing pleas­ ant passtime "watching the lines" and letting the "big ones" get away. Vote STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Oct. 27—Chairman, J. Justus; Secretary, D. Grant. No beefs. New washing machine put aboard. Dinner party held at NY from safety award. Ship's fund $22. Mail situation at various ports discussed. Steward agreed to handle mail where possible. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), no date —Chairman, J. Oavles; Secretary, K. Neumann. Repair list submitted. Return books to library. Place con­ diments in ice box. Keep pantry clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Nov. 14—Chairman, C. Boyle; Secre­ tary, K. Neumann. One man missed ship in NY. Repair list submitted. Delayed sailing disputed. Keep bath­ rooms and drinking fountain clean. Raise library shelves. FRANCES (Bull), Nov. 24—Chalrm.n, none; Secretary, none. No beefs, everything running smoothly. Two wipers involved in 24 hrs. disputed ot re: contract—it was no good. Re-' port accepted. THE CABINS (Texas City Ret.), Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Wagner; Secre­ tary, H. Bentz. New washing machine to be placed aboard. Ship's fund $9.17. Few beefs—to be settled by patrolman. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate. of thanks to brother for cartoons about current happenings which were enjoyed by all. (No date)—Chairman, H. Scholes; Secretary, N. Lighten. Slop cheat okay now. Two men injured. Wiper missed ship in Honolulu; one fireman taken off ill in Honolulu. Ship's fund $9.20. Purchased loud speaker $10. Magazines and books $30. Suggestion made for improvement on living con­ ditions. Crew warned about ^bad liquor and stealing in Korea. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Nov. •— Chairman, C. Stanbul; Secretary, R. Klenast. All repairs completed. Re­ port accepted. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Nov. 3—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary, G. Auer. Each department to hold safety meeting and elect a safety dele­ gate. Report accepted. Bench to he built for laundry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow and service. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Oct. 9—Chairman, J. Sweeney; Secre­ tary, J. Mapp. Everything ok., dis­ charged and sailed in record time. Two men missed ship. Fine movies. Report accepted. Check sailing board time when going ashore, don't rely on hearsay. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Nov. 15 —Chairman, S. Plaga; Secretary, T. Gasper. Picked up one SUP man at Balboa. Entire ship should be washed down more often. Something to be done about dirty water. Repair list to be made up before arrival in NV. Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Slop chest prices too high. To see patrolman about captain's unwillingness to coop­ erate at safety committee meeting— should be more democratic. Keep messhall clean. Return cots and linen. Ship to be fumigated. NEVA WEST (Bloomfiald), Oct. 20 —Chairman, J. Thompson; Secretary, W. Gels. Dirty water not to be dumped in laundry sink. New spigot to be. installed in laundry. Ship's fund $7.25. Purchased cigars. Few hours disputed ot. Screen doors to be kept closed in port. See mate re: keys for quarters. Repair list to be checked for further repairs. One brother hos­ pitalized in Bremen, Germany, for operation. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Nov. 15—Chairman, M. Chapman; Secretary, R. Hannibal. Ship's fund $97.15. Approx. 200 hours disputed ot. One man missed ship. Reports accepted. Hold payoff until patrolman gives ok. Vote of thanks to steward dept. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Nov. 2—Chairman, D. Haskell; Secretary, J. McElroy, Jr. Request for coastwise payoff granted; paid off at NO before signing foreign articles. Captain will not change 4 PM F&B drill to earlier time but cooks will be excused. Draws in foreign ports will be held down to exactly what is due. Screen doors will be installed to keep natives out. Repair lists to be sub­ mitted. Traps for rats which came on with corn meal .and flour cargo will be set. Safety meeting to be held —delegates to be department safety representatives. Ship's fund" $27. Few hours disputed ot. Coffee cups to be placed in sink after use. Request for covered coffee container. Discussion on garbage disposal in port. Throw orange peels, etc. over side, not on deck. OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 20—Chairman, J. Relsbech; Secre­ tary, M. Magal. Refrain from drink­ ing and performiH^T at sea. Ship's fund $4. Propping for his first match on his return to wrestling, Seoforer Gordon McKinley strikes o pose to show whot his op­ ponents will be up ogoinst. McKinley wos in New York lost summer getting bhck into shoparfor the saosoK - One man missed ship. Suggestion t* see hq re: ship paying off and, storing in PR which is against crew's'Wishes, Suggestion to buy better aerial for TV set. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct. 27—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, H. Bishop. All foc'sle decks painted. Slicing machine installed in galley. TV to be purchased. Repair list sub­ mitted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Nov. 13—Chairman, N. Cooper; Sec­ retary, W. Morse. All repairs made. New TV purchased. ,Ship's fund $53. DEL VALLE (Miss.), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, L. Bollinger; Secretary, A. An­ derson. Beefs to be turned over to patrolman. Ship's fund $34. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to spend $15 eaeh trip for magazines. Sugges­ tion to have company remove bad eggs, flour, corned beef and dried •beans—food is bad—should be con­ demned. WANG PIONEER (Inter-Ocean), Nov. 13—Chairman, C. Sypher; Secretary, B. Padgett. Few hours disputed ot. Cannot obtain American cigarettes from Army in France, will buy them out of bond. Two men hospitalized. One replacement in Liverpool. All garbage and water to be dumped from stern. Stew.ard's deck to be levelled as chair bumps when ship rolls. Members to be properly at­ tired when entering mess hall. Gar­ bage ma.v be dumped on lee side When decks are greasy. DEL SUD (Miss.), pet. 27—Chair­ man, P. Valentine; Secretary, R. Maley. Report from hdqrs. re: Bull Line. Robin Line, American Coal and Welfare Plan. read. Ship's fund $343.70. Vote of thanks to organizers for Maggo contract. Need new wash­ ing machine. VALLEY FORGE (Peninsular), Oct. 20—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Secre­ tary, S. Arales. New delegate elected. Deck and eng. dept's. to alternate cleaning crew wash room. Nov. 17—Chairman, F. Jones; Sec­ retary, S. Arales. Members urged to put in ot for fire Sc boat drill held on Sunday. Some repairs made on washing machine. Repairs requested on previous list not made. New mat­ tresses not obtained. Few hours dis­ puted ot. All mattresses to be re­ placed. Vote of thanks to sanitary men for fine job done in keeping laundry and recreation rooms clean. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Oct. 13 —Chairman, T. Radlch; Secretary, B. Hand. Ship's fund $12. If ship goes to Bombay coolies will do main­ tenance work, if not crew will do it. Few hours disputed ot. Request more night lunch. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. Keep pantry clean and neat. Meat boxes to be kept locked at all times. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 3— Ch'Slrman, J. Bailey; Secretary, G. Bales. One man hospitalized. Ship's fund $8.40. One man missed ship in Korea, joined in Moji. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Nov. 7— Chairman, F. Pasalus; Secretary, T. Rainey. B'R's work not satisfactory. Ship's fund $14. Reports accepted. Discus.sion on changing BR to another job. Trash not te be thrown on deck. FAIRPORT (Waterman), Oct. 27— Chairman, W. McBrlde; Secretary, R, Godwin. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $24. Request dodger be put on flying bridge. Only minor repairs to be made. Few hours ot questioned, will be taken up with patrolman. Cook missed ship, owed money to crew men. Left ship 45 mln. before sailing. Motion to appoint committee to drew up resolutions on built-in bunks and retirement plan. Treasurer and re­ porter elected. Stamps to be pur­ chased for crew; need more ice cream; better fresh fruits; more but­ termilk for coastwise trip. Request key deposit be reduced to 50 cents. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Nov. 3— Chairman, R. Callahan; Secrotary, J. Hannon. New delegate elected. Mess­ hall and pantry to be sougeed each trip. Need clarification on meals and hours for ordering same. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Nov. 1— Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, J, Katsos. Letter re: Savannah hospital posted. Ship's fund $5.14. Washing machine to be repaired. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Nov. 1#—Chairman, J. Fester; Secretary, none. One man missed ship—claiming illness. Beefs to be referred to dept. delegate. • ' -, 'I'i: i-i-V' ' �.. r-., .»!ftr«-TJ,>- •-!/.• , • ' '•....t-,--jr December (, 1981, SEAFARERS Pace Fifteen LOG Last RStes For Shipmate m wm '• *• : Allrof the folloioing SIU families vember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and have received a $200 maternity Mrs. Antonio Gonzalez, Playa benefit plus a $25 bond from the Ponce, PR. Union in the baby's name: 4 4 4 Thomas Theodore Lamb, bom Andrea Mary Adams, born Septembpr SQ, 1957, to Seafarer and September 28.1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Andrew J. Adams, Baltimore, Mrs. Elmer E. Lamb, Harbor City, Calif. Md. 444 t ^ Nicholas Perez, born October 23, Janice Lynn Atkins, born No­ vember 16, 1957, to Seafarer and 1957, to Seafarer dnd Mrs. IdelMrs. Marion J. Atkins, Nashville, fonso N. Perez, Baltimore, Md. Ga. 4 4 4 Stephen James Thompson, born 4» 4> Cheryl Lynne Crawford, born October 17, 1957, to Seafejrer and September 15, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James C. Thompson, Savan­ and Mrs. Willow L. Crawford, Cov­ nah, Ga. ington, La. 4 4 4 Jules Wetzell, born October 3, st 4" Mary Ellen Diaz, bom Novem­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lloyd ber 12, 1957, to Sea'farer and Mrs. J. Wetzell, New Orleans, La. Carlos E. M. Diaz, Yonkers, NY. 4 4 4 4»- ~ Jt" 4 , Raymond Barry Young, born No­ LonI Jean Kaust, borp November vember 5, 1957, to Seafarer and 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Cas- Mrs. Charles A. ' Young, Lake mier A. Kaust, New.York City. Charles, La. 4 4 4 Andrea A. G. Medina, bom No­ November 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tommy R. Fillingim, Chicka­ saw, Ala. 4^ 4 4 m Luz Evelyn R. Cuebas, born Oc­ tober 29,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eusebio Rodriguez, Mayaguez, PR. •4 4 4 Kenneth Lamar Stokes, bom Oc­ tober 31,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wilton H. Stokes, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Jaye Benedict, born November 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John" Benedict, New Orleans, La. 4 4 Norwood E. Geno Jr., born No­ vember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norwood E. Geno Sr., Mo­ bile, Ala. 4 4 4 Stephen Spencer Groth, bom July 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John David Groth, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 • 4 4 San Anthony Negron, born Octo­ ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clinton Elroy Filllngim, born Cruz Negron, Bronx, NY. r: Crewmembers aboard Philip Mazzei, West Coast ship, prepare for burial at sea of 'Bobo" Keating, oiler, who died in his bunk on trip to France. Burial was three days out of Newport News. nNAl DISPATCH The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. Baltimore. A resident of Chicago, Brother Sullivan held a full book since September 9, 1951. He sailed in the deck department. Burial took place at New Cathedral Cemetery, TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC * SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS Clarence T. M. Thibodeaux, 43: Baltimore, Md. Surviving is hii A liver ailment caused the death sister, Mary E. Kelley of St. Louis, Missouri. of Brother Thibodeaux on Octo­ ber 8 in New Orleans. A resident of that city, Brother Thibodeaux sailed in the steward department and became a full member of the Union on December 8, 1955. Burial took place in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Roy S. Theiss 4 4 4 Please contact your brother John Jose Gimenez, 36: Brother Gimenez died in his home in Bahia, Cat- M. Theiss at 402 E. Holmes St., tano, PR. He had Huntsville, Alabama. It concerns sailed In the en­ your gear in the NY house which gine department has been sold. and had been John W. McCauIey full member of Please contact your wife at 120 the Union since Welborn Circle, Easley, SC. September 8, William C. Dawley 1944. Surviving Your mother would like you to him is his wife, get in touch with her at 835 Tyler Elena Gimenez. St., Eugene, Oregon. Wn(-39, 198S0 KCt WFK-95,1S7(I0 KCi Wn-«5,15t$0KG Place of burial is Shlpi In Mediterranean Shlpi In Caribbean, Shlpi In Gull of MOM. Joseph P. Bramley not known. area. North Atlantic, Eait Caaii oi Sauth Ico, Caribbean, Weil It is important that you contact Amtrlco, South Atlantic Com ef South Amerw Europeon and US East 4 4 4 and Eati Coatl at Ico, Weil Coaii of Coon. P. J. Madden at Bay Road, Riviera Hilmar N. Bjork, 66: Brother Beach, Pasadena, Md. Unltod Statet. ... Mexico and US Eon Coon. Bjork died of a respiratory tumor Eddie Johnsen on Ifovember 13. He sailed in the ex-Plymouth Victory deck department on SIU ships and Your eyeglasses have been became a full member on January 6, 1945. Surviving him is his sister, turned in to the New York mail Mary Roeger, of Cornwell Heiglits, room. Please make arrangements Pa. Place of burial is not known. to pick them up or have them sent UP-TO-THE-MINUTI to you. 4 4 4 UNION AND IMARITIMI Ralph Hampson George Brown, 51: Brother NEWS Get in touch with Frank Semple Brown died of unspecified natural or John Broderick at Broderick. OP SPECIAL INTEREST causes at Manhattan General Hos­ Motors, 120 New Park Ave., Hart­ pital in New York. He was one of ford, Conn, the Union's original members, join­ Keith Donnelly ing on November 30, 1938, and sail­ Contact your wife immediately. ing In the engine department. Burial took place in Evergreen It Is very urgent. Leroy Bewig Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Your personal gear left aboard 4 4 4 the SS Grain Trader is being held Frank T. Barenthin, 34: The crash for you in the baggage room of the of a Venezuelan airline plane off Seattle Hall. Asbury Park, NJ, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE Edward D. Quartet caused Brother Please get In touch with Rose Barenthin's death Gonzales at MAin 5-7904. on June 29, 1956. James Shortell He had been a Jack Guard lost your address and full member of would like you to contact him at jIU-A&G DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU • MM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT the Union since 3150 Franklin Street, San Fran­ November 14, cisco, California. 1955, and sailed In the engine de­ Johnny King partment. He is It is important that you get MONDAY, 0315 GMjl survived by his in touch with your daughter, EST Sunday) wife, Bessie Lee Barenthin, of Patricia Ann, at 8301 Mark Street, Australia Texas City, Texas, His body was Tampa, Fla. m 25-15607 KCs not recovered. Byron C. Slaid 4 4 4 Nerthweit Pacific Your union book has been for­ IVMM 8I-11037.5 Harry S. Sullivan, 51: A frac­ warded to the New York head­ tured skull suffered in an accident quarters mail room by the Post I caused the death of Brother Sulli­ Office Department. Please contact van at JohqsrHppkini) boisplt^rlin headquarters regarding it. -j THE riRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS EVERY SOiiRAY • iMO Tie Veiee ef tie MTP MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue, e. I I I I I o:i| �SEAFARERS LOG •'5 J " ••'v AI • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Sea Pqy Minor Ship Cost Item, Operator Says y The shipowner who never tires of blaming his business headaches on seamen's wages may have to find a new whip­ ping boy now. This free bit of advice comes from none other than Lewis Lapham, president are $1.49 per revenue ton for fuel of the Grace Line. oil, 55 cents for hull and machinery In a recent speech to a group expenses and insurance, 20 cents of marine underwriters, Lapham said the main reason why many freightship operators were in the red and others were going out of business altogether was the cargohandling costs that already amount to more than half of all voyage expenses today. He indicated that seamen's wages and subsistence alone, despite the outraged cries of the shipowners at contract negotiation time, amounted to perhaps 10 percent of the total. The Grace spokesman empha­ sized that "new medicine" for the industry, like the "lift-on-lift-off" containershlps recently introduced by Pan-Atlantic Steamship, repre­ sent the industry's best hope. The containerships, which carry their own cranes for fast loading and discharging of trailerloads of cargo, call for minimum cargo-handling costs. They have an added advan­ tage over so-called "roll-on-rolloff" ships in not needing costly terminals. Such ships can make more trips per year than the conventional freighter, take a fraction of the time to load and unload and cut costs due to damage and handling considerably, he pointed out. Since the cargo is already packaged in trailers, it can be driven right off the dock to its destination within minutes. Figures cited by Lapham totalled $17.88 in expenses per ton of cargo, of which $3.04 represents not only crew wages and subsistence, but vessel maintenance and repair, stores, supplies and equipment. The $3.04 figure represents 17 per­ cent of the total expense. Crew wages and subsistence, then, prob­ ably account for 10 percent of the total. Contrasting this, he cited a figure of $9.94 for cargo-handling costs. Other figures making up the total : ^BAPARBR^ I WRTCfCAll \ iN&iaim for cargo damage claims and $2.86 for port expenses and canal tolls, according to Lapham. The 20-cent item for cargo claims can probably be added to the cargo-handling cost as well. Most of these costs, except for the wage item, are the same for for­ eign-flag as well as American ships. On the runaway-flag ships under Liberian, Panamanian and similar tax haven registries, the shipboard wage bill probably runs two to three percent of the overall voy­ age expense, with average wages running under $100 per month. This explains the eagerness with which American-flag operators have switched their ships, while re­ taining the same type of freight operation as before. New or con­ verted vessels mean large invest­ ments today, and the time lag for construction or modernization not only cuts earnings but also pro­ vides no assurance of potential gain. Tanner Serves As Fact-Finder In Bus Strike MOBILE—Efforts by a fact-find­ ing committee which included SIU port agent Cal Tanner have pro­ duced a resumption of negotiations between striking drivers and bus operators in this port city. Tanner was appointed as the labor member of the five-man panel by Mayor Joseph Langan. The committee, including one rep­ resentative of management, two businessmen and a labor relations consultant, was named in an at­ tempt to find a solution to the three-week-old bus strike. Negotiations broke down over the operators' offer of an IS-cent hourly wage increase in a new twoyear contract with no work guar­ antees for bus mechanics. When the fact-finding panel began study­ ing the dispute, both sides agreed to make another try at negotia­ tions. Tanner subsequently left to attend the SIUNA executive board sessions in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, the shipping outlook continues to be slow. Pan-Atlantic has temporarily cancelled the crewing of two "piggyback" tankers and moved them to the Gulf shipyard in Chickasaw. The company is ex­ pected to get some trailer cargo for them soon and will crew up then. The Fairland, latest of the con­ verted C-2 boxships being readied by P-A, is expected to take on a full crew and enter the coastwise trailership service within a few days. Aside from these deve) )pments, the port remains quigt. SII/ Marks f Turkey Day In Style Enjoying holiday dinner to­ gether while dad's on the beach in NY, Seafarer & Mrs. F. Jensen dig in on the big spread. The children (I to r] are Curt, Kevin and Kent. Over 600 Seafarers and fami­ lies attended the NY fete. � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 6, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: GULF PORTS GET HEALTH CENETRS MTD KEY TO SEA UNITY – MEANY SIU SWEEPS FIRST FOUR ROBIN SHIPS BY 108 – 13 COUNT BULL INJUNCTION REVERSED LOG AWARDED FOUR LABOR PRESS PRIZES EXTEND SIU HEALTH CENTER FACILITIES TO MOBILE, N’ORLEANS FMB MAY RECLAIM COAL SHIPS SUP VOTE STARTS; 50 SEEKING OFFICE LAKES SIU CONFIDENT OF WIN IN VOTE INT’L LABOR WIDENS BAN IN STRUCK CANADA SHIPS ENG’RS VOTE ON MERGER; MEBA AT MTD CONCLAVE HIT ANTI-UNION PITCH OF DAILY NEWSPAPERS COURT TO HEAR TRAMPS’ CASE AGAINST BREAKOUTS SANDCAPTAIN NOW NEW YORKER MAKE EMPLOYEES EQUALLY LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS, UNION MEN SAY SUP VOTES FOR MOTOR LIFEBOATS ON ALL VESSELS PAN-ATLANTIC WINS RIGHT TO OPERATE INTERCOASTAL SEA PAY MINOR SHIP COST ITEM, OPERATOR SAYS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/06/1957 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. XX, No. 1 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7e34da54cb2af29422aaf22b7068e48d.PDF b4e2623ec383461a9f9bd15385d4b0c8 PDF Text Text • Vol. XIX No. 24 -l -0A » OFFICIAL 0R6AN OP TH6 SEAFAR6RS INTERNATIONAL UNION ' ATLANTIC AND 6ULF DISTRICT « APL.CIO NLRB Orders Blection: Story On Page 3 Int'l Labor Backs Canada Strike :%\ M\ Story On Page 2 SlU-Contracted Willis Tugboats Fight NMU Raid USING TAFT-HARTLEY in an effort to wreck an SlU-HiWD pact, the National Maritime Union has opened a raid on Willis tugs in Philadelphia. The NMU-affiliated United Marine Division has called the union shop and other phases of the contract "illegal" in efforts to get a foothold in a fleet won by the SlU-HfWD by a 69 to 2 count over the UMD last year. NMU President Curran has repeatedly "vowed" he would "never" use the Taft-Hartley Act against another union. F. McKinney^ engineer; R. Harris, AB; C. Howerin, engineer; L. Willis Jr., oiler; J. Gaskill, captain, and M. Jordan, captain. (Story on Page S.) : Story On Page 3 Storm Casualty Neatly split in two by a storm a week ago, the Norwegian motors hip Belleville lies aground on Seal Rock off New­ port, RI, where she's been stuck since September. Val­ ued at $1^4 million before the wreck, she was sold for $52,000 Monday to a marine sal­ vage outfit which will cut up the hulk for scrap. Most of the cargo has already been taken off. The Belleville was a prime tourist attraction for ^ time, since she grounded within hailing distance of the golf course where President Eisenhower spent part of his recent vacation in Newport. 1 �Pac* Two SEAFARERS November 22, 1957 LOG LOG Visits Port World Sea Labor Vows Ftili Aid To Canadian Strike MONTREAL—^Maritime labor throughout the world is ral­ lying to support the SIU Canadian District in its fight bgainst strike-breaking by the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd. ^—— — Two planeloads of seameit date of the old agreement in Sep­ being flown here from Jam­ tember, 1956, and 71^ percent aica last Sunday reversed more once a new pact would be course about 200 miles north signed. BULLETIN MONTREAL — Five CNS •lilps slipped out of this port late this week under cover of darkness and manned by offi­ cers only. They were pre­ sumed to be heading for the West Indies. of Bermuda and returned to Kingston. The chartered Baker & Whiteley tug dock, Copt. Sam White of the tug Scandinavia, and deckman Al Jutchets, SlU-HIWD shop steward for B&W's unlicensed men, stand by. In SlU hall (right, top), Andrew Suech, deck engineer, shows fit for duty slip-^o SlU welfare rep. John Arabacz. Below them, Walt Sibley stamps shipping cards of C. Prasso, cook, and James Archie, steward, before membership regular meeting got underway last week. (Future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG will tarry special features on Baltimore port activities and a 3rd anniversary round-up on the Baltimore hall.) Trans-Canada airliners carried 100 men recruited to man some of the strike-bound ships. They turned back after receiving new Instruc­ tions by radio. Local unions in the West Indies have expresed concern over possible strikebreaking. Earlier, eight licensed engineers brought in from Britain refused to turn to on the ships. They re­ turned home also after learning of the SIU strike. ITP' Pledges Support Formal world-wide support cf the District's strike against CNS was received in a telegram from Omar Becu, General Secretary, In­ ternational Transportworkers Fed­ eration to SIUNA vice-president Hal Banks of the Canadian District. Becu protested the "transfer for­ eign" of the ships as a strikebreak­ ing move to bar Canadian sea­ man's claims for just wages and offered the entire support of the ITF behind the strike. "If you can advise of any riiovements of ships hereto strikebound, we will appeal to affiliated unions concerned to endeavor to prevent crewing or handling of cargo," Becu pledged. CNS took steps to break the fourmonth-old strike by transferring its eight ships to Trinidad registry after Canadian Seafarers rejected the company's take-it-or-leave-it 15 percent wage offer last month. The Canadian government has already approved the runaway transfer al­ though it will cut Canada's alreadysmall deepsea merchant fleet by one third. In a wire to SIUNA president Paul Hall on Monday, Carlton Blanche, secretary of the seamen's union in Port of Spain, Trinidad, indicated West Indian seamen will not support any of the company's union-busting efforts. The "change of registry to Trinidad (is) seen here as (a) move to break (the) strike," he declared. $204 For ABs The Canadian District originally asked a 30 percent wage increase to bring the lagging wages of CI^ men up to standard when negotia­ tions began more than a year ago. ABs on the ships were getting $204 per month in base pay. The union cut its demands to 20 percent after a government conciliation board proposed a ten percent rise. SIU men on the ships struck July 4 to enforce the 20 percent demand and the fleet has been tied up ever since. The company finally came up with an offer of 15 per­ cent on October 15, and then moved ,to transfer the ships out­ right when the unioii rejected it. CNS actually offered a percent rise retroattive to the expiration (iJ t I -i- <• -C*-. CNS la a government - owned company operated by a subsidiary of Canadian National Railways. The ships run between Canada and the West Indies. Reaction to the strikebreaking move has been quick in Canada. The powerful Canadian Labor Con­ gress, representing 1,110,000 mem­ bers, has pledged full support to the Canadian SIU in the beef. CLC president Claude Jodoin met with Banks last week to assure all pos­ sible CLC assistance In the beef. Hall had previously cabled Becu in London urging full support of the Canadian SIU strike and world protests against government-ap­ proved efforts to break the strike. Hall said the transfers "would in­ stitute depressed wages and non­ union, inferior conditions on the company's ships." The CNS fleet is now the only major fleet left under Canadian deepsea registry. The remaining deepsea ships Include ten cargo vessels and eight tankers. The bulk of the Canadian fleet was switched to British registry several years ago under an arrangement between the Canadian and British govern­ ments. No information can be obtained on the number of ocean-going mer­ chant ships, if any, already under Trinidad registiy. Trinidad is pres­ ently a British colony and will be part of the Federation of the West Indies under the British Common­ wealth starting next year. New 'Wreck' Plan On WC Plans are being formulated for a big 1958 "scab" drive in the state of Washington. One of the major moves was the resignation of Ash­ ley E. Holden, political writer for the dally Spokesman-Review for the past 21 years, to become ex­ ecutive director of a "right-towork" committee. Tl^e proposed law, Holden said, will be in har­ mony with similar laws now in effect in 18 states. "This is in no way a fight against unions, but in fact will help them," he theorized. Such a proposal was defeated in the 1956 election by a vote of 704,903 to 329,653. SEAFARERS LOG Nov. 22, 1957 Vol. XiX, No. 24 PADL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA* MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASXIN, JOHN BRAZIL. Stair Writers. BILL MOODT. CUU Area Repre­ sentative. Publiihed blw««kly at tha headquartara of tha Seafarars Intarnatlonal Union, At­ lantic A Cuif District, AFL-CiO, *75 Fourth Avenua. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth *-«600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Brooklyn, NY, under ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. �• :• ' - 4! Norember tZ, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Face Thre* SlU Wins First Robin Bailot Sherwood Kicks Off Vote By 25-5 Margin Forced to work under a National Maritime Union contract against their will, Seafarers on the Robin Sherwood gave the NMU a thumping setback Wednes­ day, casting all 25 of their ^ ballot election and freedom of ballots in favor of the SIU choice of a collective bargaining in the first National Labor agent was "anti-labor" and a "re­ Relations Board election turn of jungle law." (Curran's antipathy toward col­ on Robin Line ships. The lective bargaining election contests Sherwood was the first to may derive from repeated defeats vote after the Board issued an suffered in such contests both in election order from Washing­ ton November 8, following an A fevered, near-irrational out­ Happy over the newt about the NLRB election on Robin Line ships, SlU crewmembers from the Robin Gray gather in the SlU cafeteria at the Baltimore hall to talk over the pending vote. Pictured (I to r are Mrs. Alice Werns, wife o Seafarer Harold Werns, DM (2nd from right); A. Bagley, oiler; Peter Choplinski, OS; W. A. Aycock, AB; Tom Har­ mon, DM, and L. C. Clark, carpenter. The group got a rousing ovation when it was introduced at the Baltimore membership meeting last week. At right is the Robin Sherwood, which voted SlU 25-5 Wednesday. It was first vessel polled in eight-ship election ordered by NLRB. The Gray will vote today. NMU Raiding Willis F/eef PHILADELPHIA—Making full use of the Taft-Hartley Law for a new raid against the SIU, the NMU's United Marine Division filed a petition for an election in the C. G. Willis fleet, operators of tugs and barges in the intracoastal waterway. Crewmembers of this fleet are under contract — to the SIU's Harbor and In­ laws against other unions or legiti­ view the move as an effort to dis­ mate union contracts." This was rupt at a time when the HIWD Is land Waterways Division. The Willis petition was filed by Local 333 of the United Marine Division on the eve of a contract reopener. The HIWD had obtained a first-time contract in the fieet last year after it won an election over the United Marine Division by a count of 69 to 2. Prior to the vote, the boats had been a non-union operation. Now, despite the thumping de­ feat they were subjected to last year, the NMU affiliate is back in the picture at contract-negotiation time. A UMD representative has been hitting the Willis boats up and down the coast between here and Jacksonville in efforts to raid the SIU membership. Ironically, NMU harassment against the SIU-HIWD in WiUis has taken the form of an attack via the Taft-Hartley Law upon the union shop clause and other items In the existing SIU-HIWD agree­ ment. Only a month ago. In the "Presi­ dent's Report" to the 11th national NMU convention, NMU president Joseph Curran had piously de­ clared: "We do not use anti-labor published In the NMU "Pilot" as recently as Nov. 7, 1957. Curran, in fact, called for an amendment to the AFL-CIO's "ethical practices" codes to deal with unions using T-H against each other. In addition, the NMU affiliate is making efforts to stir up action among the local harbor tug fleets which are under contract to the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Ma­ rine Engineers and the AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen. SIU Philadelphia port officials preparing pew contract demands. The UMD local here represents a handful of men on coal barges. Before affiliating with the NMU, the United Marine Division had been part of the AFL-pusted Inter­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ tion, and after that, of United Mine Workers District 50. Willis boats are employed In the haulage of bulk paper from Georgetown and Charleston, SO, and Savannah, Ga., to Philadelphia, as well as general cargo between here and Jacksonville, Fla. ir-'V burst by NMU President Joseph Ciu-ran followed the NLRB's announcement that it would hold an election in Robin Line. In a statement issued to 'the press Curran fumed: "It is crimi­ nal that a government agency" (the NLRB) "will team up with bankrupt union officials . . ." Elsewhere in his statement Curran charged that the. elec­ tion order was "hitting ait sea­ men . .. The Board is asking for return of jungle law in this in­ dustry . . ." He also called it an "anti-labor" decision. Evidently in the Curran dic­ tionary, any action which he does not favor becomes "antilabor" even if it means giving working seamen the right to choose their own union by secret ballot, as in this instance. Even the English language is twisted out of its true meanings in the Curran scheme of things, just as it was once fashionable for him to characterize opponents of the Stalin-Hitler pact as "war­ mongers." offshore ships and on inland water­ ways.) The Robin Line election devel­ oped out of the purchase of tha fleet by Moore-McCormack last spring. At that time Mooremack announced that the Robin Lino would be operated as a division of Mooremack, maintaining service on its subsidized route to South and East Africa. Mooremack officials (Continued on page 15) MTD, SIU Sessions Set On Eve Of AFL-CIO Meet The first week of December is convention week in the merged labor movement. The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and the SIU of NA executive board are scheduled for get-togethers prior to the"^ opening of the AFL-CIO con­ well as longshoremen in the States and Puerto Rico. Shoreside unions vention in Atlantic City on whose members are involved in Shorjfchanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. SIU petition in the fieet. The SIU petition was made necessary after 17 years of collec­ tive bargaining relationships by a National Maritime Union raid on Seafarers' jobs. In their desperate efforts to raid the SIU, the NMU made the most extravagant pro­ mises including assurances of full NMU books minus initiation fees, plus other privileges. No less than 15 NMU top officials scur­ ried around the ship on election day. The elaborate NMU pitch was signed personally by Joseph Curran. The Seafarers unanimously re­ jected the blandishments. Not the least of the reasons for their thumbs down on NMU are the terms of the NMU contract under which they have been compelled to work. Machinery for conducting the election was discussed at a confer­ ence of all parties concerned on Tuesday, November 19. The Ro­ bin Gray will vote today. The Board's action was proceed­ ed by frantic NMU efforts -to get the NLRB to reconsider, with NMU even going to the courts in a last ditch try to stop the men on the ships from getting the union of their choice. The election order prompted an hysterical outburst from NMU President Joseph Curran whose at­ tempts to raid Robin Line have been frustrated by the refusal of Seafarers to get off the ships and make way for replacements hired out of NMU halls. Curran declared that the NLRB ruling for a secret Confident of SIU election victory, SIU-HIWD crewmen on the Willis tug Evelyn catch up on Union news. NMU tug division is seeking new election despite 69-2 SIU-HIWD win lost year.- Pic­ tured (seated, I to r) are R. Pake, OS; B. Ireland, OS; C. O'Neal, mate; Obed O'Neal, captain; standing, J. English, cook; R. Tate, relief chief engineer; J. G. Wade, chief engineer, and D. O'Neal, OS. Engineers belong to BME. December 5. The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment's two-day session is sched­ uled for December 3rd and 4th and will be attended by all the deepsea, harbor, shoreside and fresh water unions affiliated with the department. Among the major items to be discussed at the ses­ sion will be the impact of the St. Lawrence Seaway on union organ­ izing. AFL-CIO President George Meany will address the MTD on December 3. Membership in the MTD in­ cludes all the affiliates of the SIU of North America, plus unions of licensed mates, engineers, radio operators, and harbor outfits, as maritime are also part of the De­ partment. On December 5th, the AFLCIO's first convention since tha merger will open with several sig­ nificant items on its agenda, among them the fate of the Teamster and Bakery Workers unions. At pres­ ent, both unions stand suspended from the Federation and it appears that their expulsion is likely on the grounds that they have failed to institute necessary reforms in their operations. Another gathering at convention time is that of the International Labor Press Association at whicli the annual awards to outstanding AFL-CIO union newspapers will be announced. �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG ••\ ' November 22, 1957 October 30 Through November 12 Registered Port Oack A Boston New York ... Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk .... Savannah ... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles SUP oldtimers Lincoln Nordby (left) and Carl Landberg look like men of leisure while en oying shore leave from the ACS vessel Thomas Paine in Norfolic. Members of the deck gang, the two West Coasters boast of more than 90 years seatime between them. Fifth Coal Beef Ship Headed For Lay-Up NORFOLK—Once advertised as a $50 million shipping operation, American Coal Shipping is scheduled to become a two-ship fleet when the 88 Harry Glucksman arrives in port this weekend. The Clucksman is expected to join four been in the coal trade for some months now. other American Coal ships in The scheduled lay-up of the lay-up leaving just one vessel, the Thomas Paine, on the coal run. The Paine is one of six Govern­ ment-owned ships under charter to the company. The other vessel; the company-owned Coal Miner, Is car­ rying tramp cargoes and has not Total ''•T Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle DacK' B 1 . 23 2 12 4. 1 1 3 10 3 16 9 11 9 6 52 20 42 4 3 6 25' 38 6 21 12 20 17 1 19 3 18 6 2 2 10 11 4 16 20 10 14 Deck A OacR B ens. A 105 0 4 0 2 i 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 272 Shiipped Otek Deck Deck ABC 0 12 0 19 7 2 1 1 13 3 3 1 0 10 Ens. B " 7 63 23 55 6 4 8 22 49 9 33 16 23 30 348 3 46 3 70 15 2 2 14 49 13 9 7 9 16 Ens. A [ne. 2 43 6 42 4 3 3 11 32 7 11 4 11 12 2 12 8 20 8 .2 1 2 9 8 2 5 3 4 3 0 2 7 Tetal A Tstal B Total Hag. 4 47 8 34 13 3 5 20 34 11 39 40 27 30 19 216 • 65 159 28 10 24 89 154 29 102 81 91 90 2 54 14 28 5 0 5 22 33 3 9 13 21 13 13 4 7 11 6 7 15 169 57 125 15 7 19 69 120 18 63 41 64 60 Ens. stew. A stew. B Total A Total B Total Rag. 136 222 74 842 315 , 1157 imt. 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 V . Stew. A stew. B 3 48 4 31 6 1 2 15 24 1 7 3 7 9 0 6 0 18 7 1 1 3 15 6 3 1 5 4 Stew, c 0 .4 O 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 • 0 0 0 Tetel A Tetel B 8 2 137 30 13 8 143 57 22 25 6 5 7 . 3 40 6 37 105 17 21 27 6 14 7 27 6 37 18 Total Total c Ship. 0 10 0 10 1 0 1 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 10 177 21 210 48 11 11 49 145 41 33 21 33 55 Seatrain Readies Trailer Service For '58 Tryout Seattle Thanks Robin Crews Asriw Kiowi,. » stew. Glucksman reflects the failure of 0 coal shipping rates to make any 5 kind of a comeback from their 1 summer lows. Previously laid up 4 were the Cleveland Abbe, Martha Deck Deck Deck Bnt. stew. stew. Tetel ^1. Stew. Tetel Total Total Berry, Walter Hines Page and ABC A B A C A B C Ship. Casimir Pulaski. Total 258 72 12 191 82 161 70 10 610 224 31 865 Meanwhile, the National Labor 8hipping took a sharp dip once again during the last two weeks. Job activity fell off to Relations Board is still processing a group of unfair labor charges the lowest point in almost three years, while registration rose slightly. The dispatch figures filed by the SIU against the com­ listed 865 men shipped; 1,157 were registered. However, the coming period promises a pick­ pany. The charges relate to dis­ up in most ports. — crimination over hiring and also to The unexplained falioff in firings of Seafarers off the coal jobs was the worst since Janu­ ships. ary, 1955, affecting all coasts in Requested 30 Ships much the same manner. OnlyWhen American Coal was formed Norfolk and Wilmington showed in 19.56, it requested 30 Govern­ increased shipping over the last ment-chartered vessels as part of pei'iod, and these represented only its long-range program to build a slight boosts. Boston, Baltimore 8eatrain Lines is readying a new innovation after more WASHINGTON—An amendment eoal-carrying fleet. At that time, Savannah, Mobile -and Lake to the Social Security Law to pro­ it looked like the US would have Charles-remained "as is"—with no than a quarter century as a pioneer in moving railroad box­ vide adequate hospitalization pro­ a big stake in the coal export trade marked change cither way. In the case of Baltimore, ship­ cars by ship. tection for retired persons is the to Europe, and so far, 1957 has The company is expected to right into the ship on deck and in aim of the AFL-CIO at the next been a record year in that prospect ping was very good and stayed that but for foreign ships only. way. This period also marked the introduce a system called the holds. However, the operation session of Congress. Subsequently, the company In an interview on the radio pro- boosted its request to 80 ships. The first time since June that Baltimore "Seamobile" sometime next requires^ specialized terminals for gi'am, "As We See It," Andrew J. first 30 were granted by the Mari­ has topped New York in jobs. year. This will combine the ship­ service between the company's Biemiller, director of the Federa­ time Administration but only six Lake Charles remained fair, and ment of railroad flatcars and loaded main facility at Edgewater, NJ, and tion's Department of Legislation, were broken out because of the the other three "status quo" ports truck trailer bodies. The experi­ Texas and Gulf ports. Some me­ said that these people are at an company's Involvement in beefs continued to be slow. All others mental system was demonstrated in chanical changes will probably be declined to some extent. Houston last month and will be required to enable the ships to age when such protection is most with three maritime unions. Most SIU ports are expected to tried out eventually on some of the handle the projected trailer-flatcar needed but not available practi­ bounce back in the current period, company's six specially-built ships. operation. cally. however. Vacation pile-offs for "Seamobile" would add greater Extends Trailorship Service Protection Too Costly Thanksgiving and the year-end flexibility to the Seatrain opera­ "Regardless of how great the "Seamobile" will be a natur.il holidays should also help. tion, since the ships could."than growth has been in recent years of The temporary shipping lull did carry not only conventional boxcars extension of the service already in these voluntary health associations turn up a small gain in jobs for but also 27-foot truck trailers effect for Pan-Atlantic which first and the like, there has not been class B men. Class B accounted loaded on flatcars. Several rail­ carried truck trailers on platform adequate provision made for the for 26 percent of the total shipped, roads are already experimenting decks built onto conventional tank­ older person. Now, furthermore, SEATTLE—News of the ordering as class A dropped off to 71 per­ with carrying truck trailer bodies ers, and now has specially-con­ even where it is technically pos­ of the election on the Robin ships cent of the total. Class C shipping verted C-2 freightships to take sible for him to get this kind of was weli received by the member­ also fell off, and half of all the overland. trailer bodies in the holds as well. Cost Advantages protection, the cost is generally ship here; They went on record as ports shipped no class C men at TMT Trailer Ferry also utilized beyond anything he can pay." The Seatrain program would these principles on the first true extending a vote of thanks to the all. This was especially notable on But although the cost is prohibi­ brothers who stuck by their jobs the West Coast, which shipped combine the reduced handling US "roll-on" ship, the Carib Queen. tive to an individual 65 or over, he on those ships. about half the jobs it normally costs of piggyback operations with In this case the trailer trucks were pointed out, such protection could Although last period's spurt of does, and none of them in class C. the low costs of water transport. driven right onto the ship via spe­ be provided at a minimum of cost activity died down in this port, Of all the shipping, deck depart­ Once the flatcars and trailers were cial ramps and then detached from when spread out over an entire shipping continued to be fair. The ment jobs still accounted for the unloaded and moved as far inland their cabs. lifetime, as in Social Security. Producer (Marine Carriers), Fair- largest proportion, and black gang as they could go by rail, the trailers The Pan-Atlantic ships use built"The Social Security system ?s port and Maiden Creek (Water­ and steward department activity could be hooked up to truck cabs in traveling deck cranes for the the only way to ."pread the costs man) and the Ocean Dinny (Ocean followed in that order. and driven right to their final modified C-2s and dockside cranes this way," he said. "The result is Trans.) paid off and signed on. for the tankers to carry the trailer The following is the forecast destinations. Each of the present Seatrains, bodies only. Seatrain also uses that all of the increases of benefits All are heading for the Far East port by port: Boston: Slow . . . . . . can be paid for by an addi­ and India. New York: Good; electricians all manned by Seafarers, can carry heavy-lift dockside cranes for its tional one percent of payroll, split There were only three in-transit needed . . . Philadelphia: Fair '. . . 100 loaded boxcars on tracks built operation. between employer and employee." ships here during the period. They Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair The company last Spring- an­ The heed for such protection is were the Armonk (NJ Industries), . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: nounced the acquisition of addi­ Indicated by the fact that hospital Pennmar and Losmar (Calmar). Slow . . . Mobile: Fair ... New Or­ tional water-front properties at utilization for persons 65 and over There were no beefs of importance, leans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Savannah and Edgewater as part Is two and one-half to three times most of them being minor, repairs Steady , . . Houston: Fair ... Wil­ of its expansion program. It has is great as during the earlier and a few hours disputed overtime. mington: Slow , . , San Francisco: still not disclosed plans for a new periods of life. All wei'e settled before, payoff; Fair . . . Seattle: Good. type of freightship proposed earlier. Ask Federal Health Plan For US Aged m p»vip. Staw. A �November ZZ, 1957 SEAFARERS QUESTION: Which US and foreign ports do you think rat* at the best for seamen? Robei;^ McCutcheon, AB: Social­ Walter Gustavson, AB: New York It the best US port tor here a sea­ ly I think San Francisco and Balti­ more are the best. man gets a fair In fact San Fran­ deal and is not cisco is just like looked down a second New upon. To me the York. There is best foreign port always plenty to is Yokahoma, Ja­ do and see in pan. I was hospi­ that town. As to talized there not a foreign port, I long ago and can would take any vouch for the town in Northern treatment the people gave me. They were very Europe, especially Copenhgen. It's friendly and courteous to me and not too expensive, the people are •friendly and you can really enjoy the other Seafarers there. yourself. i t i Idelfanso Galindez, bosun: I Stanley H. Vernuz, OS: I think think New York City is the best the biggest are the best—NY, Bal­ US port. New timore, and New Yorkers are Orleans. They much more conhave better ship­ siderate and ping, and are friendly while in great if you want other cities a sea­ to have a iling. I man is fair game think that nearly for anyone to everyone will take. As for a agree with . you foreign port, I that Japan rates like Dunkirk, France. You can't beat the treat­ very high al­ ment you get there, especially at though European ports are more interesting for a seaman. the Seaman's Home. t i i J. Colpe, 3rd cook: Maybe it's be­ cause I'm a New York boy, but I - think this is the best town for sea­ men. The people are more under­ standing and ac­ cept a person as he is. The nicest foreign port I have been in was Genoa, Italy, where I really enjoyed myself. In fact I am learn­ ing some of the language for who knows, I may get back there. 4" 1" 4" Mike Mayoski, oiler: On the West Coast I would pick San Francisco. It is a good town for shipping or for a social'Visit. While here in the east there is only one, Baltimore. As to Europe, Hamburg is tops while Yokahoma is best in the east. I like all of these cities because the people treat a guy right, and are always friendly. Supertanker Unloads Oil: Never Touches A Dock Offshore unloading of supertankers became a reality last week when the 26,500-ton Esso Havana discharged more than eight million gallons of oil while moored a mile and a half at sea. ^The Havana pulled into the leave for the crews. Most of the offshore "station" unassisted vessels, because of their size, will to discharge her cargo through steel-reinforced pipes. The oil was then pumped into a terminal in Northville, Long Island. The Northville anchorage is lo­ cated a mile and a half out In Long Island Sound. The vessel is secure­ ly moored to bUoys attached to twenty-five ton concrete blocks embedded in the bottom of the sea. The 12-inch reinforced pipes are hauled from the sound's floor and attached to the ship's pumps. The oil is pumped into twin pipe lines buried in the bottom. The Long Island terminal is the only one on the Atlantic and Gulf coast capable of handling fullyloaded vessels of unlimited draft and tonnage. Up to this time vessels carrying only four to five million gallons of oil could use the terminal. Answer To Supertankers Offshore discharging is the only ai.swer to unloading tankers In the supertanker class, short of costly dredging of existing waterways. In order to provide for tankers which will be running into the 100,000ton class, the oil industry is con­ sidering plans for the construction of 40 such offshore stations along the US and Canadian coasts. A major problem in offshore dis­ charging is the question of shore take on and discharge oil cargoes in the same manner. According to seme of the plans, the offshore rigs will also be equipped to supply the ship with fuel and water, thus relieving her from actually hitting any port. Miles From Broadway In the case of the Havana, not only did the vessel discharge her cargo a mile and a half at sea, but also into a terminal located more than IQO miles from New York City. That's a long way from Broadway in any man's language. Tankers traditionally pull into out of-the-way terminals requiring crewmembers to hop a cab to reach town. Under the new system, tankermen will be required to wait for a water taxi, and then try and find some other means of traveling the additional mileage. Pace Fivo LOG Informed Members Best Union Safeguard'— Hall Responding to a communication sent recently to all international union presidents by AFL-CIO President George Meany asking their vievys on proposed legislation in the area dealt with by the Senate Select Committee on labor and management, SIUNA President Paul Hall has forwarded an-* ——— ——— answer to Washington. piivilege to express their views and the movement can handle its own In his reply to Meany, Hall act upon them accordingly. But problems, Meany is providing what declared that in his opinion there was no need for further Fed­ eral legislation to deal with the conditions which have been the subject of the Senate committee hearings, except for that legisla­ tion supported by the AFL-CIO, which would call for full disclosure of union financial transactions. Hall stressed strongly in his com­ munication that an informed, alert union membership is the best safe­ guard against any abuses. He pointed to the existence of numerous state and local statutes dealing with misappropriation of funds, bribery and other misdeeds and the use of these laws against individuals already cited by the committee as proof that additional legislation is not necessary. On the contrary, he warned, Fed­ eral legislation, particularly in the area of granting union charters, could lead to Federal dictation and control of the trade union move­ ment. Raised At Meeting Before replying to the AFL-CIO president on the subject. Hall raised the issue as a topic for mem­ bership discussion at the SIU At­ lantic and Gulf headquarters meet­ ing in his capacity as A&G secre­ tary-treasurer. His report to the meeting reiterated: "There are am­ ple laws on the books to cover the violations disclosed by the commit­ tee. For example, the Taft-Hart­ ley law provides penalties for abuses on the national level. On the state level, practically every state has statutes on the books to deal with problems arising out of misconduct in union affairs. "It appears to us that the real answer to the abuses which have been spotlighted in limited sections of the union movement is an alert and interested trade union mem­ bership . . . "We, in our organization, have long recognized the essentialness of a membership well-informed on all phases of their union's opera­ tion and activity and we have accepted our responsibility to provide this information." He pointed out as well, that the last SIU of NA convention went on record as fully supporting and endorsing the AFL-CIO ethical practices code and that the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District membership had ratified the convention's ac­ tion. Turning to the impact of the hearings on the coming AFL-CIO convention. Hall said, "There may be some differences of opinion, of course, in the labor movement as to how best to deal with problems confronting the movement. Every­ body, of course, has full right and tlie fact remains that President Meany, by meeting the problem head on has taken a sound position with a view toward the welfare of the entire trade union movement." Hall pointed out that the Fed­ eration has indicated it is aware that the organizations under fire on the interna­ tional level for failing to meet AFL-CIO standards include in their memberships a great many local affiliates who do meet the test of solid trade unionism. "The AFL-CIO's findings do not mean that all affiliates of affected union.? aie responsible for the plight of their internationals. However, the Federation, under its constitutional powers, can deal only on the prob­ lem at the international level. Support of the Federation's posi­ tion by no means involves con­ demnation of the international's entire membership or all of its officials on the local levels." Turning to Meany's past expres­ sions on the subject of legislation. Hall told the A&G membership: "From all indications, Meany has stood four-square in his desire to protect the movement against anti­ union forces on the state and na­ tional level who are seeking to exploit the uproar raised against some sections of the movement. On the contrary, by showing that is pfobably the best guarantee available against further legal restrictions on union activity." When the current situation be­ comes history, he concluded, "it will be proven that the Federation position was clearly the proper move to protect the best interests of the trade union movement." By removing, of its own accord, any blot on the movement, the AFL-CIO will be able to maintain freedom of action and internal health necessary for further growth. Hall said. Cal. Fed Issues 'Wreck'Booklet Over one million copies of the "Right-to-Work" pamphlet pub­ lished by the California State Fed­ eration of Labor have been dis­ tributed in the last month, C. J, Haggerty, Federation SecretaryTreasurer, announced. The pamphlet was issued to stem the rash of /'right-to-work" laws which hve broken out on the county level throughout the state. The distributions, Haggerty said, are a part of a continuing "right-towork" education program. £j a •3 I m 'I Cigs Plus Liquor Equal Cancer, Doctor Reports Those killjoys, the medics, have more bad news for people who like to enjoy themselves. After shaking up cigarette smokers with their dire announcements about cigarettes and cancer, the doctors now have-* — their sights leveled on those Dr. Wynder had no report on who take a nip pretty regu­ what happens to those who drink larly. A report to the American Cancer Society's 44th annual meeting by Dr. Ernest L. Wynder said that studies indicate heavy drinking, plus heavy smoking, increase ten­ dencies towards cancer of the mouth and voice-box. Dr. Wynder's studies were made at the SloanKettering Institute of Cancer Re­ search, one of the nation's leading cancer research centers. For purposes of the study, the heavy drinker was defined "as one who admits to regular daily con­ sumption of seven or more shots, or ounces, of hard liquor." Drink­ ing to this degree, coupled with heavy smoking, multiplies the chances of mouth or voice-box cancer tenfold. the required amount of whisky but leave the smokes alone. He said he couldn't find enough heavy drinkers who didn't smoke to make an adequate test survey. Nor did he have figures on those who stick to wine or beer and pass the whis­ key by. Reason Lacking Right now there is no evidence as to why the combination of drink­ ing and smoking should have such dire effects. One small comfort for the saloon set is the fact that al­ cohol seems to have no effect on lung cancer. Of course, one point of view holds that seven or more shots a day, day in and day out, will do plenty of damage to the system on its own, cancer or no cancer. SIU Co. Eyes Tidelands field Nl '.I WASHINGTON—The growing offshore oil exploration industry in the Gulf may pro­ duce still another use for the much-sought-after shallow-draft N3 ships in Government lay-up fleets. ^* — passengers. An SIU contracted-company, was in Baltimore last week getting Boston Shipping Corp., has A hearing notice is expected to ready to go into the shipyard. be issued soon by the on the The demand for the N3s has up applied to the Federal Mari­ company's application. Boston until now centered mostly on their time Board for bareboat charters on two N3-M-A1 type vessels for use in servicing oL rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The N3s would be restricted to service as floating workshops and crews' quarters, apart from the actual drilling rigs. They would carry neither . commercial cargo- nor Shipping proposes to subcharter use for limited operations in the the ships on bareboat to a wholly- St. Lawrence Seaway. The shal­ new corporation which it would low-draft vessels are considered organize with Spade Drilling Corp., ideal for this service and a number a Texas enterprise. of them have been sought by vari­ Boston Shipping presently has ous operators for use on the Sea­ two ships under SIU contract, the way. None of the N3s available iq Samuel Miller and Omar. Chap­ US reserve fleets have been broken man, both Libertys, The .Chapmqn ^qut.yet,. ^1 11 �Pare Six SEAFARERS LOG NeTembcr 22. 1997 Grounded Tanker Hangs On How to HATCH an Accident SUP pumpman Dole Busse and an unidentified seaman rest up on the deck of one of the salvage ships working to refloat the grounded West Coast tonker Mission Son Miguel in the mid-Pocific. All hands were rescued by the LST 664 ofter the tanker (background) went aground on^Moro Reef lost month. She is hung up, stern un­ der, while solvoge work continues. RRs Open New War On Coastwise Ships Stung by the apparent success of Pan-Atlantic's trailercarrying operations in the coastwise trade, eastern railroads have declared war on the coastwise steamship industry. The railroads have proposed a rate cut on their own "piggy-back" cheaper costs of water transporta­ freight car operations which, tion. As a result, the ICC has sus­ in the view of the steamship op­ erators, is designed to destroy pended the proposed rates pend­ ing an investigation. their business. The proposal for a rate cut is being fought before the Interstate Commerce Commission by PanAtlantic and also by Seatrain Lines. Seatrain is a veteran of legal wars with the railroads since it first began its sea-going freight car lift. Carry At Loss Both companies charge that the railroads' proposed new rates would involve carrying trailers "piggy-back" at a loss to the rail­ MOBILE—Seafarers from this roads. The railroads are doing this, they charge, so as to take business area will be getting a first hand away from Pan Atlantic and Sea­ peak behind the Iron Curtain soon train and cripple their operations. as the Northwestern Victory left Once this has been accomplished, this week on a regular grain run the roads would be free to jack to Gdynia, Poland. It is expected their rates up again to profitable that other ships will carry grain levels. from the port of Mobile to the Government regulations frown •Baltic countries. Shipping, although dragging on carrying cargo at a loss for the purpose of destroying a competi­ somewhat during the past period, is expected to pick up soon. Water­ tor's ability to stay in business. The railroads filed a new sched­ man plans to crew up the Ideal X ule of rates between Texas and and the Coalinga Hills which were North Atlantic ports which are in the yards for repairs. In addi­ identical with rates now charged tion to them, the Fairland has just by Pan-Atlantic and Seatrain. The about completed conversion into a two companies called upon the trailership and is to make her Interstate Commerce Commission maiden run around the first of De­ to suspend the new rates because cember. This will be the third they do not maintain the tradi­ trailership to enter Pan-Atlantic's tional cost difference between sea-land trailer service. Three steamships and railroads. Steam­ more vessels are undergoing con­ ship rates are set at a lower level version and are to come out of the as a general rule because of the yards at monthly intervals. According to the stories being told around the hall, a lot of the men on the beach here are taking advantage of the opening of the duck and deer hunting season. All Seafarers who expect to There have been reports of "enor­ apply for the SlU $200 mater­ mous" killings being made, but nity benefit and are currently very little by way of proof has been eligible for it—having one offered. The season will remain day's se^atime in the past !)0 open until .January 7? During the past period the Alcoa days and 90 days in 1956—are u-ged to send in all necessary Pioneer, Polaris, Corsair, Clipper documents when filing for the (Alcoa); Ideal X (Pan-Atlantic); h?nefit. Payment will be Monarch of the Seas, Claiborne "snde speedily when the Sea- (Waterman), and the Northwestern -r rs Welfare Plan receives Victory (Victory Carriers) paid off h baby's birth certificate, the while the Pioneer, Polaris and >-:;/farer's marriage certificate Northwestern Victory signed on. In transit were the Del Mundo, a-J discharges showing eligiiiiiity seatime. Photostats are Del Viento (Mississippi), Hilton aecepthble in pl^ce of originals. (Bull) and the Natalie (Interconti­ nental). ' » i J ' I( ).»n01 { V1af ct . J I V.f tJtli Mobile Sees Big Poland Grain Run Falling down through on open hatch is the kind of accident that Seafarers are mentally-geared to Ovoid. But if the hatch opening is partially-covered by a tar­ paulin, a crewmember would naturally tend to assume that underneath the tarp there was a fully-closed hatch cover. He would then discover his error too late. The sensible procedure to follow is to leave an open hatch fully-open. Where for protection of cargo or some other reason the hatch has to be closed temporarily, the only proper way is to put strongbacks and covers back in place and take them off again when the occasion calls for it. y Send Documents On Baby Benefit ToOi ,8 < it f t-OS • i a i« -s.'.fld -'(» :? �NttT^ltabei!1987 SEAFAkEkS Page Seven td^ Gathering Of The Morris Cian YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Belter Buying Bu Sidney Margoliut Buying A Car Battery Over 12 million car batterierfail each year, a great many of them In mid-winter and mid-srummer. Both excessive cold and heat are hard on batteries. Even when they don't expire completely, malfunctioning batteries are responsible for many weaknesses of car performance. Some bat­ tery conditions may even cause damage to other components and start a chain reaction that eventually can lead to engine failure itself. Nowadays, manufacturers' guarantees sometimes are so exaggerated, for competitive reasons, that they are no longer by themselves a re­ liable index of value. Some manufacturers conservatively guarantee their medium-duty batteries for 24 or 30 months and their heavy-duty grades for 36. Others guarantee much the same grades for 36 and 48 months. Some now go up to five years, and there are even "ten-year guarantees." Actually a manufacturer risks little in pushing up his guarantee. The guarantee merely means he will give you a proportionate allowance on a new battery. Many batteries last beyond the guarantee anyway, especially if properly serviced and the car is operated under not-toosevere conditions. But even if a battery doesn't last the guarantee period, the manufacturer merely sells you a new battery at what, in effect, is a small discount from list pride. Seafarer Harvey Morris proudly introduces twin additions to the Morris clan. Mrs. Lillian Morris Take a 36-month battery bought, say, for $20. Assume you get 32 months' use before It quits. You will get a credit of $3^.33. Deducting holds James Paul while Harvey holds' Harvey Jr. Outnumbered 5-to-1 by the boys is daughter Sarah, the junk value, all you really get is $1.33 to $1.83 off on a new battery. 17, with younger brothers Frankie, Preston and sharpshooter Patrick sitting in front. Twins brought This you can generally get anyway. Morris $400 in StU maternity benefits plus two $25 US bonds from Union. Sometimes manufacturers up their guarantees when they raise prices. The obvious purpose is to Dads Count Too, Docs Soy make buyers think they're getting more because the guarantee is now longer. As for "lifetime" and "ten-year" guarantees, in one case the Fed­ Two New York psychiatrists who were aboard the lie de France at the time of tha eral Trade Commission recently prohibited Life-Long Battery Mfg. Andrea Doria disaster have criticized the time-honored rule of the sea—"women and chil­ Co. of El Segundo, Calif., from dren first." The lie de France rescued several hundred survivors from the Doria after it claiming its batteries "are guaran­ was sunk in collision with theteed ten years or for any period Swedish liner Stockholm in unless the conditions of the guar­ July, 1956. antee are stated. The FTC order The psychiatrists suggested that also prohibited claims the battery is self-charging, contains silver or instead of a blanket "women and nuclear cells, or is similar to the children first" rule, it should be Members of the International bar an international officer from nickel-cadmium or alkaline bat­ "children and one parent first" Typographical Union have approv­ receiving extra compensation from even if the parent happens to be teries used in Europe. ed a $1 million strike benefit fund. local unions or subordinate bodies, The more you understand your the father. In this way, orphaning Strike benefit rates will be pro­ and the election of a new Presi­ of the children or long separation battery, the better you'll be able to from the parents could be avoided. vided at 60 percent of normal dent, Karl Griepentrog, who insti­ avoid trouble and expense. The^ believe that such action earnings for married printers and tuted an investigation of the un­ Lead-acid batteries are subject to a number of problems. Not would minimize or prevent disas­ 40 percent for unmarried. Benefits ion's locals in California. The only is there a constant loss of charge, but the battery gradually loses will be paid' for striking printers', union also ordered the withhold­ trous effects on the child. its ability to store and deliver power. In fact, it is wearing out even for "locked out" printers- and for ing of payments to former Sec.when your car is not in use. In a properly-operating electrical system, Parent Stops Shock fnembers deprived of work by other Treas. Anthony Doria, and efforts this wear is gradual. But if the voltage regulator is set too high so Drs. Paul Friedman and Louis unions' strikes. An initial three- were being made to regain some that the battery is continuously overcharged, or the electrolyte is not Linn studied the impact of separa­ month assessment of one percent $25,000 already paid to him. maintained at the required level, or any of a number of other condi­ tion effects at first hand aboard the of earnings is expected to raise tions occur, the ordinary life exepectancy of a battery can be shortened He de France and repoi-ted their $1,200,000 for the fund, with pro­ considerably. findings in the American Journal visions for renewal should the One manufacturer reports that post-mortem examinations of thou­ of Psychiatry. They declared that fund go below a certain level. The sands of batteries show 62 percent of the failures were caused by over­ during World War II studies had official tally for the proposal was charging and 20 percent by sulphation. This results when a battery is shown that children who stayed 36,729 to 36,342. operated for a long time at a low rate of charge, or subjected to other with at least' one parent were far abuses as filling with water that has a high mineral content. In very better able to withstand disasters The first edition of "Solidarity," cold climates batteries sometimes also die prematurely because the and other shocks than those who FLORENCE. SC—A general ses­ electrolyte freezes, especially when the battery is only partially charged. were separated from their parents. the new weekly newspaper which sions court judge has declared un­ will be the official organ of the In cold weather it's desirable to maintain a lower water level than in When the family is broken up, the constitutional an act requiring the warm weather so the electrolyte is more concentrated for faster starting. shock becomes too great, with dis­ United Auto .Workers, will come licensing of union organizers in out the first week in December. Batteries roughly divide into light, medium, and heavy-duty grade. astrous long-term effects. TThe eight-page paper will replace Florence County and threw out an Medium-duty batteries are equivalent to the original-equipment grade. The doctors' conclusions drew a the union's two monthly publica­ indictment against an organizer The SAE ampere-hour rating is one of several specifications you can who failed to procure such a per­ check to compare different grades and brands. Most batteries show fast rebuttal from shipping repre­ tions, "The Auto Worker," and mit. sentatives. Captain Hewlett R. "Ammunition." Ken Flester, form­ this rating right on the container. It indicates the battery's ability to The act required that applicants deliver power continuously over 20 hours. Thus a lOO-amp. battery Bishop, of the Maritime Adminis­ erly editor and publicity director for the permit be residents of the tration said that "seamen . . .would for the Textile Workers Union, ordinarily can be expected to deliver five amperes continuously for 20 county for a year before they apr never allow a man to step into a will be editor of "Solidarity" and hours. One manufacturer explains that this test in a sense is a meas­ lifeboat with women and children director of the UAW's newly-or­ ply, and that they list their places ure of the number and size of the lead plates put into the battery. of residence for the last ten years. Most brands of light-duty batteries rate 70 to 80 amps.; medium-duty standing by ... if a father does not ganized Publications Department. The authorities, under the law, batteries range from 90 to 105, and heavy-duty, from 107 to 130. Nor want his child separated from him The new w.eekly will be published is the price any reliable criterion of quality. We have found lOO-amp. he can always keep the child be­ in several geographical editions bad the right to refuse to issue a batteries listed as high as $22, and 105-amp. batteries as low as $13, hind until it's time for the adults with four pages covering regional, permit in any case, and if they did to leave." national and -international news issue one, it was valid for only 60 both under well-known brand names. Brand-New Papas and four pages devoted largely to days and had to be renewed. Another test manufacturers use is the 20-minute ampere test, which Violated Constitution Another sea captain put it more a magazine section. results in a higher rating. A battery with a rating of 100 ampere hours may rate 125 on the 20-minute test. Sellers who list the 20-minute bluntly when he declared, "You'd Judge James M. Brailsford held ti t> t rating before the hour test niay or may not do so to confuse buyers. have an awful lot of men claiming A one-year probationary period that the act, which applied only to But whatever the intent, don't be misled by the 20-minuttf rating. ~ children that didn't belong to levied on the Allied Industrial Florence County, was unconstitu­ Light-duty batteries are recommended only for temporary use, or them." The best doesn't always Workers last May by the AFL-CIO tional since it violated the state In a mild climate. For most motorists driving under average condi­ come out in people during disas­ Executive Council was lifted last constitution which barred the legis­ tions, the medium-duty grade gives best value. While there is a no­ ters, he pointed out. week following receipt of a moni­ lature from enacting local or spe­ ticeable difference between typical amp-hour and cold-start ratings of The "women and children" rule tor's report that the union had cial laws. Sucli laws must have light and medium-duty batteries, the difference between medium and has been standard on ships for complied with the council's orders general application {hroughout the heavy-duty grades is less sharp. Moreover, some manufacturers exact hundreds' of years, although In to clean up. Among the affirmative state in order to be valid. an extra profit on heavy-duty batteries, charging more thjui the addi­ practice it has not always worked actions taken by the union's spe­ Brailsford dismissed an indict­ tional manufacturing cost warrants. out that way. Records of many cial convention was the adoption ment against Irving Lebold, a Re­ A heavy-duty battery may be desirable under extreme conditions, historic maritime disasters show of the Ethical Practices codes, a tail .Wholesale and Department .as habitual stop-and-go driving In crowded traffic, very cold or hot instances of male passengers stam- closer check on finances of local Store Union representative who climates, or much over-the-road driving, which results in overcharging; pedinjl the lifeboats in panic situ­ unions, the adoption of an aqnend-. had failed to secure his permit A tt * * "t.* a*" nnMmAe as mi^mnrnem- » • - A A' h^tfvyiddtSr-BftfA^r'ddeV stand "up befter iihSer excVssive 'cTiargi'ng." ations. ment to the AIW's constitution to before" "orgariizingr Rap Old Sea Disaster Rule Union 'License' Ruled Illegal i • •'J. . • ''i i '3 I •VJ "'5 �.•r- • Page Eight * ' SEAFARERS '•' November'22. 195T LOa NEW UNIOI Construction workers "dope a joint" in the last phase of the sealing process as pipeline is laid from rear of barge. The device on top of the pipe, called a "jeep," is used to test completed seal and can de.tect even pinhole leaks. Self-propelled dragline barge on treads crosses Vermilion River to start digging a pipeline ditch through the marsh. '-v; *- fJ--; • J. ^1 _ , V-" • k '-v >i ' '• 1 '• •* .y-v-i'-''! i "v-'.'*'-' •• m^$0 Aerial view of Glaser Construction Company's big pipe yard and slip on Bayou Delcambre near Delcambre, La. Miles of pipe ^re stored here in ad-> vanceof new pipeline project&.v ',r ; i J;;, �NATember 22, M5f • SEAFARERS :.:'"X;; ..-•'4 •• i.'--- -OONTRACTED PIPELINE OPERATION : SIU-HIWD LOG .,_ ^ • Pafc Nin* ji-iiS JK £W I ® New addition to SIU-HIWD-contracted fleet, the quarter boat Jim houses about 30 operators, welders and laborers on a job. -1- • : . U-ri . - . Bayous Teamwork between AFL-CIO construction trades unions and the^SIU Harbor & Inland Waterways Division exists under a Frst-time union agreement for marine per­ sonnel of the G/oser Construction Co., of Lafayette, La. The company is the biggest independent contractor in the Gulf petroleum pipeline-laying industry. •"I-.--' • .' -' , SIU-HIWD men crew tugs, barges and quarter boats housing construction workers who lay the actual pipe­ lines, which are used largely for the transportation of natural gas. The pipelines wind inland from the Gulf through assorted natural and man-made waterways until ultimate delivery of the gas to industrial and residential users. (See story on page 16.) ^ Cooks Alie Soileau (left) and Robert Joubert appear mighty chipper as they ready evening meal in galley on the Jim, .•m New Glaser tug Helen stands on ways as SIU patrolman Tom Gould (left) discusses operation with SIUtHlWD members Gerard and Alberie Hebert, brothers who will be captain and mate of tug. Details of SIU-HIWD welfare plan are studied on the Jim (1 to r) by : tugmen G. Hebert, A. J. Boutte, A. Hebert and W. Quebedeaux; patrol• ... man Tom Gould, and cooks A. Soileau, R. Joubert and F. Benoit Jr. �Passe Ten ^EAFA^RS'ibbG Last Rites For A Seafarer Last rites ore administered to Seafarer Chester M. Shivery, 47, dur­ ing burial service at Bahrein in the Persian Gulf. Shivery died of heat prostration on the tanker Queenston Heights. Boston Still Faces Slack BOSTON—Sliipping stayed fairly steady for this port during the past two weeks. There were no vessels paying oif, and only one, the John B. Waterman (Waterman), signed on. Port agent James Sheehan said that most of the activity for the period came from a number of intransit vessels. The Michael (Carras), Robin Gray, Robin Kirk (Robin), Council Grove, Bents Fort and the Bradford Island (Cities Service) called during the last period. The doctors at Brighton Marine Hospital would like to extend their thanks to the sister of Seafarer Pete Jomides for helping them out in a pinch. They had called the hall asking for a man to act as intexpreter for an ill Greek seaman who was taken olT his ship. Pete was not home and his sister volunteered to bring a friend to handle the job. Everything worked out fine and the medics were able to get the information they needed from the man. NY-Montreal 'Seaway' Sought Novediber 22, 1957 PLYMOUTH VICTORY '(••thmUn), t«pt. IS—Chtlrman, R. McCatkeyi Saeratary, J. Gaidar. Latter to NY re; repalra and anawer read-' td^'inein'bership. No one to go topslda without busineii there. No drinking on board. Few petty beefa In black gang. Dele­ gate requested men to read agree­ ment. Some disputed ot. Reports ac­ cepted. New delegate to be elected at special meeting. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Trsnsfual), Sept. If—Chairman, B. Baa; Saeratary, P. McNabb. Headquarters notified re: men hospitalized. Two men short, two men promoted. Foc'slea need' painting,^ Bad odors from en^. dept shower to be cor­ rected. Vote of thgnks to steward dept. for fine Job despite shortage of two men. Ship laid up in Brazil for 60 dayst one matt paid oif on mutual of the St. Lawrence into the At­ waterway would be an additional way for exploitation of the vast lantic and around to New York. route south from Canada to the untapped resources of Eastern Canada, such as Labrador ores, The present route is a roundabout and new industrial expansion not 1.700 miles that could be slashed only for the Hudson Valley but to under 450 at an estimated $90 for areas utilizing Niagara power, million cost. It would enable small freighters to make their way from the vi­ cinity of Montreal through the Richelieu River and the Chambly Canal, on through to Lake Champlain and the Champlain Canal, thence ^south via the Hudson to New York. The principal costs in­ CHAMBLY volved would cover the deepening CANAL of the Richelieu RiVer and the six-foot Champlain Canal to 14 feet. A 14-foot depth would make it possible for 2,500-ton ships to BALTIMORE—The membership come all the way down from Can­ gave a rousing ovation to crewLAKZ CHAMPtAm ada instead of the 250-ton barges members of the Robirf Gray at the now under use. Deep-sea service last meeting in this port. These is already in effect from New York laen, port agent Earl Sheppard as far north as Albany, and trailersaid, are doing a top notch job un­ ship operations on the Hudson der adverse conditions and a sub­ il', . • River route may come to life soon. standard NMU contract in order to Heavy Opposition keep the Robin ships under the The major stumbling block SIU banner until the vote is held against the little "seaway" had in the fleet. been the earlier bitter opposition Petitions have been filed call­ to the now-half-com^leted St. Law­ -YOEK.'^ing a vote on the NBC Line and rence waterway. This was finally jSTATE- CHAMPLAIN it isfor expected that an election will authorized by Congress in 1954, be held soon. In the meantime CANAL some 40 years after it had orig­ organizing is still going on among inally been proposed. The St. the smaller outfits in the bay area. Lawrence Seaway itself will be h' Although shipping continued to ready by 1959, opening up a fourth improve during the last period, US "coast" stretching 2,200 miles there was a drop in registration. from the Atlantic to Duluth, Minn., However, Seafarers are advised at the head of Lake Superior. not to give up fairly old cards in Canadian roadblocks against the outports to come here and ship. ryfALBANY Champlain "seaway" fell part There were 13 vessels paying off, once the long-sought St. Lawrence 10 signing on and 12 in-transit waterway began approaching reali­ ships in the port during the pasf ty. In Washington, the Senate has two weeks. The Feltore, Santore, already authorized a study of the Oremar, (Ore); Portmar, Texmar, plan and a drive for House ap­ Bethcoaster (Calmar); The Cabins proval will be made next year. (Terminal Tankers); Westport Vermont, which has a common (Transportation Util.); Barbara border with NY on Lake Cham­ Frietchie (Liberty Nav,); Omar plain, is especially Interested in Chapman (Boston Shipping); Eve­ the potential of the proposed alllyn, Jean, and the Emilia (Bull) paid water shortcut. off while the Massmar, Marymar, A meeting at Sorel, Quebec, at­ Bethcoaster (Calmar); Santore, tended by Canadian, New Yorl Oremar, Ffeltore (Ore); John B. and Vermont officials last monC Waterman (Waterman); Seagarden explored the possibilities of th (Penn, Nav.); Edith (Bull) and the little "seaway" in connection wiC Westport (Boston Shipping) signed its potential for Eastern Canad; on. Among the vessels in transit New England and the Hudson. Valwere the Alcoa Runner, Puritan Map shows proposed route of Jey area. More than half the work (Alcoa); Robin Gray (Robin); Steel to be done calls for dredging on new New York-Montreal "seaAdmiral (Isthmian) and the Citrus the Canadian side, so that Canada • way." . Packer (Waterman), CAXAPA Robin Men Get Rousing Hand in Bait. '.'7 • f§» >LVMOtltH" VICTORY (Isthmian), Oct. ,27-^balrman, S. Thayer; Saera­ tary, J. Ooldar. AU delegates to get together and prepair repair list and submit snmTe. Items ordered by stew­ ard to be checked and Information sent to N'T. Discussion on repalra: schedule for sanitary work. Sehedula to be posted In recreation room. ANGELINA (Bull), Oct. 10—Chair­ man, P. Parker; Secretary, W. Walsh. Report accepted. Bound for Spainwill fiy light to Norfolk or Baltimore. Oct. 25—Chairman, D. Hubbard; Secretary, W. Walsh. TV antenna to be removed from deck and stored. Vote of lhanks to mcssman and pantry man for good service rendered dur­ ing voyage: Snrings In bathrooms to be renewed. Snidine.s, beans and po,t.ato salad to be put out for night lunch. Cooperation urged In keeping ship clean. CAROLYN (Bull), Oct. 31—Chair­ man, A. Seda; Secretary, J. Shendock. Take care of w.isliing machine. Cups not lo l)e left on deck. CITRUS PACKER (Wattrman), Oct. <—Chairman, A. DeLaneyr Saeratary, W. Harper. Washing machine to be ro.iewod in NO. Laundry room paint­ ed —everyone urged to keep It neat at all limes. consent: four men hospitalized and flown home. ARYLN (Bull), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. Badnay; Saeratary, F. Collins. Some repalra made. Request American money for draw. Ship'i fund $1.30. Discussion on food, menus, linen. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Oct. 27Chairman, R. Hall; Secratary, C. DaShip'a fund $5.50. ReThe grudging acceptance by East Coast shipping interests of the inevitability of the I pMc/patl:!**. jvta accepted. Same delegate elected. St. Lawrence Seaway may actually pave the way for a little "seaway" linking Canada | I ' •'"oto of thanks to delegate for Job well done. Delegate to contact Union to New York City. about contribution for longshoremen. Request more assortment of fruits and This alternate water route would wind up committed to more Hudson, then westward via the cookiea. main Erie Canal to Buffalo and could cut out 75 percent of than half the bill. the mileage from the head An adjunct to the Champlain Rochester. This would open the Complaint about seasoning In food. Suggest meeting with patrolman prior to payoff. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfiald), Oct. S —Chairman, S, Rothschild; Secratary, J. Logfsliow. One man missed ship in Galveston and one In BrownsvUle. Repair list to be checked. Report ac­ cepted. To elect new delegate. Beef on fiesh fru'.t—should be left In lea box In day time. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Oct. 2S—Chairman, J. Quinnt; Secre­ tary, O. Thornhill. Delegatp spoke of men missing ship in Japan. Ship's fund $15.75. Have new steam Iron. Report accepted. Suggest departihental repair list. Oven door to be repaired—other repalra to be made In crew's quarters. Steward to see that sufficient milk la ordered and deliv­ ered promptly. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saatrain), Oct. 27—Chairman, 5. Charles; Secre­ tary, ,A. Lambert. Safety meeting held with 14 members present:, two men missed ship. One man hospi­ talized In Texas City—headquarters notified. Letters to be sent to Wash­ ington protesting closing of Savannah hospital. Ship's fund $20.57. Reports accepted. Cigarette butts to be placed in ash trays not on deck. Place gar­ bage In trash cans: place cups In sink. Letter to be sent to Social Se­ curity office requesting Information on security payments. Vote of thanks to Sir Charles for supplying free Cokes. Vacation blanks can be ob­ tained from Sir Charles. DEL VIENTO (Mlis), Oct. 24—Chair­ man, C. Johnscn; Secretary, I. Brown. Vote of thanks to deck dept. for fine cleaning job on ship. One man fired. Ch. eng. asked all other men to stay for another trip. Subsistence for two days wUl be paid at payoff. Vote of thank's to Brother Spears for Job well done. Few hours' disputed ot. New washing machine ordered. Cleaning list for laundry to be made up next trip. Union books to be turned over to patrolman. Check of all books to be made by delegates before payoff. - ORION COMET (Orion), Sept. 2t— Chairman, M. Bruno; Secretary, B. Stark. Cleaning schedule made for laundry room. Old washing machine will be rigged to wash oily clothing only. Capt. to have port discharges ready before arrival In Persian Gulf. Slop chest wlU be open one week for cigarettes: next for general merchan­ dise. Mall to be given to captain be­ fore arrival. Delegates warn brothers to keep personalities out of work. No beefs. All letters to headquarters to be bandied through delegates only, •with their signature, then typed by secretary. New secretary - reporter elected. Each crew member to donate 50c. to ship's fund. New treasurer elected. Request cooperation In keep­ ing washing machine clean. Discus­ sion re; securing movie projector for ship. Delegate to check . captain on draw. Cook asked men to consult him on beefs concerning food. Steward asks crew to make suggestions for menu preferences. WILD RANGER (Watermen), Oct. 21 —Chairman, W. Tregembe; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Communications from he'idquartert read. Need paint for engine dept. Ship's fund $22.31. Few houre disputed ot. Motion to take hand vote on choice of Job calls—IB for present hourly basis: IT for two calls a day—one in morning and one In aftemoon. Entire crew put In for ot due to lack of draw on arrival at , Pusan. Need aew washing^ inael^e. CHIVVAWA (Cities Service), Oct. 31 —Chairman, R. Coe; Secretary, A. Casey. Delayed s.-Tiling Tampa & Port Everglades—all okay. Discussion on sanitary work. Vote of thanks to stewards dept. for Job well done. Men to put in full two hrs. when on sanitary work. GATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Oct 27—Chairman, E. Yates; .Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Ship's fund $1.25. Two hegfs—concerning call back and few hours disputed ot. Sufficient lights to be put on before cranes are. unlashcd prep.yratory to being put into operation on arrival in port. An­ tennas to be put up. Ship to be ex­ terminated for roaches and powder put on board for same. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Oct. 24 —Cheirman, I. Romo; Secretary, L. Bruce. One m.in mi.s.sed ship in Oki­ nawa—cable sent asking delegate to put o/T his gear at first US port. Dele­ gate requested sober payoff. To see patrolin.an at payoiT concerning diffi­ culty in obtaining hospital slip for one brother. Ship's fund $26. Twb men getting olT. Suggestion to have shades for lamps which can be screwed on at black-out time. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. Suggested voluntary con­ tribution at payoff to help ship's fund. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. 27—Chairman, J. Altstatt; Secretary, A. Espeneda. New delegate elected. Batliroom door locks to be repaired. Beef on hot water. SANTORE (Ore), Oct. 27—Chairman, W. Reid; Secretary, J. Lamb. Need new wa.sliing'jjiachine—to see patrol­ man about same. Delegate gave re­ port on pay raise pending disputed ot—referred to NY. Crew warned about c.xce.ssive drinking on board. Surrender books to delegates. Ship's fund $12.26. Discussion on PHS Clinic. Write lettei' to Sen. Butler about sav­ ing PUS. Beef about cups being left on deck. Vote of thanks to steward department. WACOSTA (Waferman), Oct. 13 — Chairman, E. Fain; Secretary, E. Ray. Ship'a delegate resigned. New dele­ gate elected. Ship's fund donated. One man mi.s.sed ship In San Pedro. Some disputed ot. One man hospital, Ized In .San Pedro. Some repairs made. Ship expected to go to Tampa, NO & Mobile to load, but this Is not official. WARRIOR (Waterman), Oct. 21 — Chairman, D. Mclnnis; Secretary, M. Elliott. $20 draw to be put out and more If ship does not pay off In Tamr pa. Discussion on Bull Line beef. Letter written to Washington on Pub-' 11c Health service cut down. Soma disputed ot. Four men getting off. Communlc.-itions read and general dis­ cussion held on same: also on closing of Public Health hospitals. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Sept. 2t —Chairman, T. Connall; Secretary, L. Bruce. No beefs—clean payoff—most repairs made. 'When ship returns to Gulf, will make extensive repairs. Beef on penalty cargo—to be referred to headquarters. Ship's fund $26.10. Vote of thanks to officers and com­ mittee for handling Bull Line beef. New delegate elected. Use washing machine, with care. Confine use of laundry room to half an hour. Brother asked permission to run a pool to help ship's fund. Crew to discuss business down below and not topaida with officera. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Nov. 2—Chairman, W. Wantling; Saeratary, M, Sosplna. Ship's fund $24. New delegate elected. One man left in Wilmington. Drinking water is rusty. Medicine chest to be checked. Fumi­ gate ship for roaches. Suggest pur­ chase of soft ball equipment. Return soiled linen. YAKA (Watarmsn), Oct. 1»—Chair­ man, C. Burns; Saeratary, E. Wright. Good cooperation between crew and captain. One man hospitalized; Reso­ lution—shall Union establish a new hall in Portland Motion lost. Preg•uro on water cooler. No trading with Koreans except on deck. Discussion on whether to place a union repre•entative in Portland—carried. �KoTcmbcr 22. 19S1 SEAFjtRERS Page Elevea .• LOG 'Grounded' Browning Arranging Lakes-Atlantic Run DETROIT—An SIU Great Lakes District operator has re­ vealed plans to open a new "coast-wise" run with a lift-on lift­ off trailership service between the Great Lakes and southern Atlantic ports. Troy S. Browning, president of the T. H. Browning Steam­ ship Company, said he plans to convert two 8,500-ton vessels into trailerships for service between Detroit and Cleveland in 1958. The service will later be extended to Buffalo, Milwaukee, Chicago and Duluth, and on the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, to the south Atlantic ports. This is the first Great Lakes-coastwise freight service using the Seaway planned so far. Cost of converting the ships. Browning said, would run about $3 million each. The SlU-contracted operator said that the ships would caiTy about 400 specially-constructed vans each in an operation similar to that now employed by Pan-Atlantic in the coastwise trade. The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, he continued, will be a "shot in the arm" to the present depressed coastwise service and would go far In reviving a trade which was once the backbone of the American-flag shipping in­ dustry." NY Looks Ahead To Ship Vote • The degree to which runaway flags are used to avoid union conditions is being demonstrated today in Canada with the Canadian government itself willing to pull down its own flag rather than do business with the SIU Canadian District. The government's action in threatening to transfer Canadian Na­ tional Steamships' vessels amounts to nothing more or less than government-sponsored strikebreaking. It is to the credit of waterfront union representatives in Trinidad, the flag of convenience which Canada has chosen, that they want no part of these ships if the jobs come to them Members of the SlU-affiliated at the expense of Canadian seamen. Brotherhood of Marine Engineers The current strike of Canadian Seafarers is "the outgrowth will start voting by referendum bal­ of six months' futile negotiations on a new contract. The lot December 1 on a new Union operators, apparently with the full backing of the Canadian constitution. BME Engineers will be polled at the same time on the government, put their backs up and are ready to run to the proposed merger plan with the Ma­ nearest low-wage haven they can find. Fortunately, the entire Canadian labor movement and the rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion. Both questions will be cov­ international trade union movement as well, is protesting this ered in a secret referendum ballot arrogant move. It remains to be seen whether Canada will covering a two-month period. carry out its threat. i 4" 4" The new constitution was ap­ BME Plans Amendments Referendum proved by membership meetings at the BME's headquarters and Phila­ delphia branches last month. The document was drafted by a membership committee in consulta­ tion with the BME's lawyers and auditors. Greater Membership Control The new constitution provides for greater membership control over BME activities and more adequate functioning of the union in its dayto-day operations. Some of the ma­ jor changes involve procedures for more regular membership meetings in all ports, revision of the trials and appeals-procedures to permit speedier handling of charges and appeals, and endorsement of the AFL-CIO code of ethical practices. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU." Women Last? The proposal of two psychiatrists to abandon the old "wom­ en and children first" rule has stirred up the expected rebut­ tal from various sections of maritime, an industry which has its cherished traditions. The psychiatrists, who witnessed the Andrea Doria rescue operation, feel that preserving the fam­ ily unit—keeping children and parents together whether fa­ ther or mother is involved—should be the primary objective of marine rescue operations. Somehow the sailor, who is sitting at anchorage in Vizagapatam, for instance, is liable to have more gallant feelings towards women than a psychiatrist who does battle with neutrotic females during his working hours. Perhaps the whole issue can be neatly sidestepped by providing for a little more shipboard safety in the international regulations. ^ 4» 41 4" Libertys To Scrap Heap kews that the Maritime Administration is going to start scrapping some of the Libertys in the reserve fleet indicates the beginning of the end for the trusty warhorse of World War II. About 100 of the ships are going into the scrap heap, but undoubtedly there will be more to come. The Libertys were good when they had it, and some of them are still performing yeoman service. But the fact that a batch of them is about to be scrapped points up the need for replacing exisiting Libertys in service with ships more suited to present-day shipping need^, i-.issi. NEW YORK — Headquarters wishes to extend its thanks to the Seafarers who remained on their jobs on the Robin Line ships and enabled the Union to call for an election. Bill Hall, assistant secre­ tary-treasurer declared. It will be through their continuing efforts that the jobs on these ships will be back on the boards in SIU halls after the vote Js taken, he added. The NLRB has ordered an elec­ tion on the ships within the next few weeks. Shipping for the past period has held its own. With the exception of those men who are waiting for a special ship or run, the dispatch­ er reported, class A men can ship most anytime they want. There were 19 ships paying off during the past two weeks, three signed on and 10 were In transit. The vessels paying off were the Alcoa Puritan, Runner, Pegasus (Alcoa); Seatraln New York and Georgia, (Seatraln); Almena, Gate­ way City (Pan-Atlantic); Morning Light, Citrus Packer (Waterman); Suzanne, Frances (Bull); Wellesley Victory, Steel Traveler (Isthmian); Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Rob­ in Kirk (Robin); Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.); CS Bal­ timore (Cities Service). Signing on" were the Steel Traveler (Isthmian), Suzanne (Bull) and the Alcoa Run­ ner (Alcoa). The In-transit vessels were the Portmar (Calmar); Steel Seafarer, Steel Flyer, Steel Admiral, Wellesley Victory (Isthmian); Seatraln Texas (Seatraln); Wacosta (Water­ man); Val Chem (Heron) and the Warrior (Pan-Atlantic). "Everyone gets Into the act," Is the motto on the Iberville accord­ ing to Robert N. Walton, ship's re­ porter. It took a little time, he said, but with all of the men coop­ erating matters have been ar­ ranged so that they can enjoy all of the conven­ iences of home. First of all they squared away a movie program to Walton help pass away the hours. Then, for those who like to eat to music, or the ball game, a short wave radio was set up In the messhall. Luxury? "This is just the start. We then Installed a tele­ vision set, and for the bookworms, built up a modern library." Now most crews would be over­ joyed to have this much, but there is more to come, he said. "To in­ sure a sound running ship, we picked up five good engineers, all from the 'Frisco Bay area, and a new chief cook who does justice to the title." He, in turn, brought along a couple of top-notch help­ ers for the department. Of course, he continued, we have some "leftovers." Among them Is our baker, James McGill and his "chief suggestion expert," Anthony Nottage, chief electrician. Be­ tween the two of them we never know what will be served, but we do know It will be good. Now tell me, he asked, what more could a' seaman want? 4. 4. -'1 1 4. "This is the first meeting for this trip," writes B. Winborne, meeting chairman on the Hastings, "for the ship has been idle for a couple of weeks. Although there Is a new crew aboard, there are quite a few old-time Un­ ion men who are taking care of the delegate jobs. As long as these jobs are In good hands," he said, Winborne "we can look for­ ward to a good trip, for any beefs that arise will be settled in SIU fashion by these delegates." Tanker Action Slow In Gulf LAKE CHARLES—It has been a very slow shipping period for this port. Although there were quite a few class A and B men registered, they were not around for the calls and a couple of C cards were shipped In the engine and steward departments. The Cantlgny, Chiwawa, Council Grove, Government Camp, CS Baltimore, Bents Fort, Royal Oak, (Cities Service); Del Campo, Del Vlento (Mississippi); Petro-Chem (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron) and the Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) were In port during the last two weeks. All were In t o . 1> i i J.» - • 11 < 1 :-^l �V'''^ Par* Twelv* SEAFARERS November 22, 1957 LOG A SEAFARER'S SKETCHBOOK 1 •. V / J- is A" V SOT i^ cv.-. Member Action Bolsters Union To tlie Editor: All members are urged to keep up witli all current labor news in the papers to compare our Union with the ones that are having a lot of Inside trouble. Any union can go bad unless the members within take an active part. We think we have a pretty good Union and want to keep it that way. Robert N. Walton SS Iberville c3i» t Union Assist Appreciated To the Editor: This is to express my grati­ tude for the kind efforts and cooperation by the SIU welfare Services Department following my telephone appeal regarding my husband's readmission to the US Public Health Service hospital. My husband, William, was re­ admitted on the day that he re­ ported as an outpatient after being almost eight days without medication. We both thank you. Mrs. Camilla B. Serrano 4 4 -J. Wants Pension Age Cut to 55 To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the question in the "Inquiring Sea­ farer" column in the LOG (August 2, 1957) on what you would like to see as the next for­ ward step -of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. My interest is in two particu­ lar items. One I am very much in favor of, is lowering the age limit for retirement to. 55. with . J«• • • B I Some of the items of interest seen in Africa by the MV Del So! ore pinpointed by Seafarer Eddy Smith. At top (left) is a portrayal of a breadseller in Talcoradi, "a city in the brand-new republic of Ghana apparently muddling along in the fashion of the departed British . . The procession of a native chief­ tain's wife (above) on the way to her husband's inauguration odds contrast. At left, a view from Luanda, Angola, "an engaging Portuguese city . . . Th* old fort overlooking the harbor it a 'must' for visitors.' A traffic cop took the spotlight (above, right) in Lobito, Angola, as he directed things from his sunprotected island on a busy avenue. 20 years' seatime. I would also like it to be made possible for Seafarers' dependents to have their teeth extracted, even if Welfare would not put them back in. Kenneth A. Hunter 4 4 4 Surveyor's For Job Call Change To the Editor: On the matter of changing the system of hourly job calls, which has been under discus- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. sion, the crew of the Steel Sur­ veyor has taken the following position; By a hand vote, the crew voted 14-2 against the present system. We voted 10-4 against two calls a day at 11 AM and 4 PM. Unanimous support was given to a proposal for three calls a clay at 10 AM and 1 PM and 4 PM. The Vote on this was 18-0. C. Jensen Ship's delegate 4 4 4 Hospital Assist Reassures Wife To the Editor: I wish to express my thanks to the SIU welfare .department for its action in assuring my wife of prompt and adequate medical assistance for her past and forthcoming operations. I never doubted that such as­ sistance would be forthcoming but she, being both ill and alone, was somewhat apprehen­ sive. The letter of credit to the hospital was most reassuring for her and even though the opera­ tion was postponed due to otherillness, she is well aware that she'll have all possible care. I am deeply grateful and proud of our SIU welfare plan. We are in Durban, South Africa, on our way back from what has been a fine trip. I hope to see you all soon and thank you personally. Bill Hand 4 4 Thanks also, to the LOG for its interesting, educational and recreational material which for many years has kept me in close. contact with my husband's way of life. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Bull Steamship Co. and the officers and crew of the SS Arlyn for their kindness and great assist­ ance, inasmuch as my husband passed away in a foreign coun­ try. I would love to greet each and every one of you to express my deepest thanks for all that yoti have done and have meant to me and my husband, not only Injliis recent bereavement but for*the many years that we have known and loved you. Mrs. Johanna Schroter Applauds Help In Bereavement To the Editor: I write at this time to express my thanks and sincere apprecia­ tion to the SIU, its officers and members for their sympathy and help in my recent bereavement. My husband, August Schroter, died on Sept. 24 in Funchal, Portugal. To the members, I say thanks for the formation of this Union that is so generous to the families'bf its members. To the offi­ cers of the Union and its Wel­ fare department. I also express my deepest thanks for the mari­ ner in which they carry out with such speed and efficiency the wishes of the members. 4 Hurricane Crew Sends Greetings To the Editor: I'm at present aboard the SS Hurricane, on which we're due to start the long voyage home from Inchon, Korea, soon. One of our crew, the 12-4 OS, lost his mother during the voyage but, due to sympathetic consideration on the part of our crew, was able to make th* funeral in time to tender his last respects, We are ably represented by a couple of good delegates and enjoy good relations with top­ side. The bosun is Manuel San­ chez who, with the aid of three good daymen, has accomplished much during his brief stay aboard to date. From all indications, we shall be in New York once again come January 1st. , C. L. "Bud" Cousins Clean-Up Detail V MS .'V MS: ill Wipers Quintilano Zambrano (left) and Ken Kirwin team up to wipe up' oil tpilli from the deck of the Cities Service tanker Fort Hoskins. Chester Coumos handled th* camera work. �SEAFARERS November 22, 1957' Ct NORFOLK (CItItt Sarvle*), Oct. II—Chalrmaiv P. Hammal; Sacratary, 0. Nlalaan. Na baefa. Talafram acnt t« unlan re: wiper hospitalized in Japan. Captain te speak to crew about smoking on deck when aionsdde dock in Bahrein. Ship's fund las.M. Motion te air condition all abips running to tropics. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Oct. 19—Chairman, J. Hunt; Secretary, J. Serrane. Keys to messreom and pan­ try to be left with gangway Watch. Ship's fund $20. Menus to be varied. Bad milk to be condemned, need more juices; shortage of fresh milk. Laun­ dry to be kept clean. -Need plugs for sink. GOVERNMENT CAMP) (Cities Serv­ ice), Oct. IS—Chairman, M. McNabb; Secretary, ,-. Ruse. Men (jving in south to be able to draw on ot. No results. Ship's delegate elected. Dis­ cussion on sailing board time—ship has been loading in less than 12 hrs. and sailing" board has not been posted on arrival as per agreement. VALLEY FORGE (Penn. Nav.), Oct. 13—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Secretary, F. Barry. Letter and photos sent to headquarters show­ ing condition of ship. Repair list turned in. Patrolman to see that sufficient American money is put aboard for draws in foreign ports. Some disputed ot serving captain's guests in saloon. Report accepted. Stores to be checked by patrolman in Norfolk as last trip stores were inadequate. Port discharges in Bos­ ton all fouled up,' also ones for pres­ ent voyage, new ones to be de­ manded.IRENESTAR (Triton), Sept. 29— Chairman, B. Hay; Secretary, L. Rob­ erts. One man missed ship in Brazil. Beefs to be di.scusscd at meetingail beefs to bg handled by patrol­ man in proper manner. Ship's fund $11.52. , One man paid off by mutual consent—new man shipped aboard. AU rooms painted. Question about cooking of potatoes served at breakfast time. To see pa­ trolman about passageway which black gang takes care of which could not be painted by wipers so they could obtain ot instead of deck gang. All potatoes left over to be. utilized. Also any leftovers must be used before 48 hours. Beef dropped. Vote of thanks lo steward dept. for fine cooperation. Vote of thanks to delegates for job well done. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Sept 9—Chairman, S. Stover; Secretary, P. St. Marie. One man hospitalized in Rotterdam. Few hours disputed ot to be referred to patrolman. Patrolman to see ch. mate about unsafe working conditions on deck and check same before signing on. Need clothes line below. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. GATEWAY CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 29—Chairman, C. Lee; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Ship to pdy off, payroll ending Tues. midnight. New reporter elected. One man missed ship in Mobile—to be referred- to patrolman. Report accepted. Requets hooks in crews' quarters and new washing machine. Hooks ordered, wUl be installed. on day of departure. Take better care of TV set. Food has improved since last trip, l Vote of thanks to delegate for Job/ well done. Pafe Tfilrteca LOG Gives It Back To The Indians SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankthip), Sept. 29—Chairman, - E. Czotnowtki; Secretary, G. Skendelas. Repair list to be made up. Chief engineer noncooperative—to be turned over to patrolman.. Few hours disputed ot. Motion not to sign on untU repairs are made and newwashing machine purchased. Fumigate ship for roaches. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Laundry room to be cleaned after using. Bathrooms to be kept clean; TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Oct. 4— Chairman, L. Wing; Secretary, F. Kustura. To pick up bunkers in San Pedro. Captain will try to get shore leave for crew; also give $25 draw per man. Ship's fund $27. Disputed ot and beefs to be taken care of at payoff. Discussion on steam lines in foc'sles aft—rooms get too hot. Mem­ bers to pay for arrival chances at draw. Discussion on refrigerator in pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DEL MAR (Miss.), Sept. 29—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr.; Secretary, C. Dowllng. Good trip. Some disputed ot collected. New delegate elected. Movie machine repaired and films purchased. Will run few pools and get donations for ship's fund. New delegates elected. Report accepted. Motion to give $50 from ship's fund to any one setting off foreign for hospitalization. Motion to- transfer athletic fulid to ship's fund. Return cups to pantry. DEL NORTE (Miss.), $ept. 27 — Chairman, J. Connors; Sacratary, H. Crane. Everything running smoothly. No beefs. Two men hospitaUzed in Buenos Aires. Each given $50. Layup pendinci this voyage. Ship's fund $98.03. Some disputed ot. One man Injured in faU. Request that prices on slop chest be checked. $37 in deck fund. Movie fund 100 percent. Vote of thanks to baker for fine produc­ tion. To purchase spare parts and new films $56. To donate $10 to or­ phan's cause in Brazil, for a total of $200. WACOSTA (Waterman), Oct. 4— Chairman, H. Graham; Secretary, F. Wasmer. Ship's fund $17.25. Some disputed ot. Repair list turned in. Report accepted. Submit repair list so that repairs. can be made before payoff. Water tanks to be cleaned— water rusty. Observe quiet in passage­ ways when men are sleeping. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Oct. 13— Chairman, E. dsBsuttc; Sacratary, A. Klamose. One man hospitalized in Ponce. Agent notified. Motion for payoff per agreement. Letter to C. Simmons signed by all delegates. Gear locker needed for deck dept. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Sept. 29 —Chairman, J. Prestwood; Secretary, T. Costal lo. $64 coUected for mem­ ber's wife. Messman missed ship in Trinidad. Check with union haU if wife needs hospitalization. Delegate to check with patrolman about wash•ing machine. Ship's delegate requires operation—necessitating new delegate for two trips. Ship's movie fund $133. New delegate elected. Keep Trinidad shore-gang out of ship's housing if no business there. Mess hall to be kept clean. ^ MARYMAR (Calmar), Oct. 17—Chair­ man, T. HIrsh; Secretary, A. Wile. Ship's fund $13.50. Discussion on ot or hours to be shown on pay slips. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. CS MIAMI (Cities Service), Oct. Chairman, B. Anderson; Secretary, T. Nelson. Foc'sles to be painted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. CHILORE (Ore), Oct. 12—Chairman, K. Hatglmlslas; Secretary, E. DeBardelaben. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $21.50. Few minor beefs. Ob­ serve quiet in passageways. Turn off washing machine after use. Keep recreation room clean. Keep feet off chairs and benches in recreation JOHN B. WATERMAN (Wate.'man), room. Vote of thanks to baker and Sept. 22—Chai^rman, B. Butterten; steward dept. Order deodorizers for Secrenry, C. Thornhill. Ship's fund. bathrooms. $15.75. Vote of thanks to all. EVELYN (Bull),-Oct. 13—Chairman, LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (BloomJ. Tutwiler; Secretary, E. Allen. Wash­ fleld), Sept. IS—Chairman, R. Brown; ing machine to be repaired or re­ Secretary, P. Sheldrake. One man placed. Ship's fund $64. Radio is to missed ship in Texas. Ship's fund be raffled off. Take better care of $1.16. Shower to be cleared; wringer washing machine—it is going to be and washing machine to be fixed. difficult to get a new one. Move fan in messhall. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Oct. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomfield), I—Chairman, R. Adams; Secretary, K. Sept. 79—Chairman, J. Buckley; Sec­ Collins. Minor beefs settled. Submit retary, F. NIgro. Most repairs made. repair list. Ship's fund $84. Few Messman moved to old hospital. One hours disputed ot Jo be settled at man missed payoff—turned in to payoff. Report accepted. See patrol­ patrolman. "Do not slam doors. Any man about medical aid given on ship. infractions against SIU constitution, Discussion on food not being cooked agreement and general misconduct enough not enough variety of by any members wiH not be toler­ dishes. and Return cots after using. ated. Ship's fund $27. Re-elect ship's delegate. New feeding pro­ DEL MUNDO (Miss.), $ept. 19 — gram explained to crew and general discussion held on subject. Beefs to Chairman, P. Tatsen; Secretary, J. be taken up with Headquarters. Vote ,Brady. No beefs. Everything run­ of thanks to Brother D, Hell for work ning smoothly. Pleasant trip—some new ports added to itinerary. Expect on ndw feeding program. to be out few weeks longer than usual. Estimated day of arrival NO, MAI (Bull), Sept. IS—Chairman, Nov. 1. New treasurer elected. All P. BIschoff; Secretary, J. Jakleskl. New ladder ordered. Repair list dis­ donations to be given to dept. dele­ cussed. Ship's fund $40.46. Purchased gate and turned in to treasurer. One to lead-in wire for TV. Suggestion to man hospitalized—to be fiown air-condition aU SiU ships running States. No beefs, no disputed ot. to the tropics. Motion made not to Union to see that ail ships signing on patronize non-union bars, especially foreign articles to have at least 90 Vegetables running ones on Charles it E. Baltimore St. days' stores. Motion that ships carrying bulk car­ short—claim is there are none avaUgoes, such' as sulphur, phosphate, able. Steward, requests all ships coal, bauxite-, etc., allow sanitary men should be supimed with more fresh four hoiira time to do sanitary work frozen vegetables due to shortage. Dedicated to the cause of his brother Indians, Seafarer Jesse Joy (left) is shown at Mesquckie Indian powwow in Tama, Iowa, where h» was honored for willing over 200 acres of land to tribal use, Joy credits SIU earnings since 1938 with providing the cash for land purchases. He's shown with Jessup Lasley, 1957 champion dancer at the Mesquakie powwow (center), and John Popakee. Part Indian himself. Seafarer Jesse Joy takes the slang expression about "giving it back to the Indians" pretty seriously. Thanks to his SIU earnings of the last 19 years, title to over 200 acres of land adjoining Indian settlements in two-^ states will forever remain un­ wow at which Joy was tendered the Flora McDonald, which wae torpedoed about 100 miles from der tribal control. Joy, jlso special honors. known as "Cherokee Charlie" from his old pro wrestling days, figures he's salted away about $20,000 just for the purchase of land and addi­ tional amounts for various Indian causes over the years. He was honored in August by the Mesquakie Indians of Tama, Iowa, for willing his 186-acre farm to the tribe. Joy will also turn over 20 acres he owns near a North Carolina Cherokee settle­ ment in the Great Smoky Moun­ tains in the same way. Joy views the smaller tract as a potential intertribal headquarters "to further the relationship be­ tween the Mesquakies and the Eastern Cherokees, once ancient and deadly enemies, as all will know who have read the biography of the great Fox chief Black Hawk." He has returned from time to time to participate in the annual Cherokee pageant staged there by the local settlement to commemorate eai'ly Cherokee his­ tory. . All of the present Indian land at Tama adjoins the oi-iginal acreage bought by a handful of Mesquakies in 1857, and held in trust by the governor. The Tama settlement marked its 100th anni­ versary this year with a big pow­ 'Sea-Spray' The Mesquakies at Tama are also k;iown as the Sac-Fox Indians, and Joy was formerly married to the granddaughter of Pushetonequa, one of the last great chiefs of the tribe. They had three children, who speak both English and the native Mesquakie language. Joy claims Cherokee as well as ScotchEnglish ancestry for himself. An SIU man since 1938, he cel­ ebrated his high school graduation in 1926 by spending a month in the Ozark Mountains living with a bow and arrow just as his ances­ tors did. Joy said this didn't work out too well because the supply of game wasn't as plentiful as it used to be in the old days. He wound up finding a lot of an-owheads and stone axes on an old Osage camp­ site near the White River. Joy later went on to Drake Uni­ versity at Des Moines, where he made a name as an all-around ath­ lete and won several track and field titles in national meets. He traveled about for ten years as a professional heavyweight wrestler before he began sailing, and has been shipping ever since. He had two ships torpedoed un­ der him during World War 2, the Alcoa Pathfinder and the Flora McDonald, a Calmar liberty. On B/ Seafarer "Red" fink •••1 - ,i Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1943, he lost a brother Cherokee, Austin Wahnetah, who had sailed with him since he began sailing. "I still recall that day and remember it vividly each time our meetings ashore or at sea pause to honor our departed brothers. He was a great friend," Joy added. Notify Union About Sick Men Ship's delegates are urged to notify the Union immediately when a shipmate is taken off the vessel in any port because of illness or injui-y. Delegates should not wait until they send in the ship's minutes but should handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ ion can determine in what man­ ner it can aid the brother. • It would also be helpful if the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these notifications to Welfare Services at headquarters. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) ^l^^hdE ................. • G • • G STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE ... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you •ro on eld lubicribei tnd have a change ef addreit, please give your former address beiowi ADDRESS CITY STATE ZONE. .. 1 �P«r« Fourteen SEAFARERS What's For Chow, Boys? ii LOG sni HAIJ, DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District I ,t 14 Four members of a happy galley force aboard the Steel Naviga­ tor, where there is always something good for coffeetime, says G. F. Abundo, pose in the galley. Pictured while on the US GulfFar East-Hawaii run (I to r) are Louis Santos, 3rd coolc; Pedro Ibardolas, galleyman; John Pastrano, chief cook and G. Ebon, 2nd cook and baker. Abundo sent in the photo. BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St. James Sheeh'an, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES, La. Leroy Clarke, Agent . 1419 Ryan St. HEmlock 6-5744 MOBTLE "1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlenvUle St. Lindsey Williams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben^Rees, Agent 127-129 Bank St. MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA S. CarduUo, Agent 337 Market St. Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs,. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar Adams Robert Qulnn Robert Anderson Artemo Quinonei Allie Andron C. Reyes George Chaudoin Paul W. Seidenberg Irving Denobriga Benedikt Smoljan David Furman William Susikari Burt Hanback Stanley Swienekiski D. Hetherington Dominick Trevisano William Kenny William Vaughan Phillip Mack Aniello Verdamare Marcel Makatangay Frank Villacorta Joaquin Miniz WiUie Walker Robert Parker Jack Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. A. A. Franklin USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. George D. Rourke Wm. J. Powers Harry S. Murray USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Talmadge Barbour Mariua Rank Francisco Bueno Stanley A. Rodgers Jose Garcia Joseph RoU Gorman Glaze John A. Smith Thomas F. Gaivin Wm. J. S ;ephens Sam Hacker Peter TriantaRUoa Walter L. Jackson William Williams Wm. Kovamees Andrew Suech James McFarlin Clarence Gardner John Ossman Alejandro Lopei Francis O'Laughlin Walter Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Patrick McCann Eladio Aris ' Archibald McGuigan Fortunate Bacomo H. C. Mclssac Jose°ph J. Bass Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Vic Milazzo Juan Denopra Joseph B. Murphy John J. Oriscoll C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Joseph M. Gillard G. A. Puissegur Bart E. Guranick Luciano Ramos Everett Haislett Winston E. Renny Wade B. Harrell G. E. Shumaker Percy Harrelson Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Billy R. Hill Michael Toth Antonio Infants Harry S. Tuttls Ira H. Kilgore VirgU E. WUmoth Ludwig Kristiansen Pen Wing Frederick Landry Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Robert McCulloch Marlow C. Barton Alvie L. Means James Beasiey - Gregory Morejon John W. Bigwood Michael Muzio Claude Blanks Charles Nicholson John Brooks Wesley A. Palmer Rozelio Castillo Jerry Pontiff Thomas Caylor Jr. Winford PoweU Cloise Coats Randolph Ratcliff George Curry Toxie Sanford Leon Dilberto H. Leonard Shaw Ben Foster Irwin Sherman AdeUn Fruge Toefll SmigielskI Dennis Gomez Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Chas. H. Summerell Alvin Henderson Nicholas Tala James Hudson Gerald L. Thaxter Eugene B. Hunt Liicien Theriot Edward G. Knapp Frank Unger Antoine Landry Ruben Vanes Leo Lang James E. Ward William Lawless Roy Warren • I ii-y. m h Thomas White CUfford Wuertz Charles Williams Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowski Siegfried Gnittks John C. Palmer Vares R. Hodges August J. Panepinto USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. WUliamson MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Marvin P. Bennett Nighbert Straton B. F. Grice Vivian E. Wilkerson SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper TOURO INFIRMARY NEW ORLEANS, LA. Louis D. Bernier USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. D. Bartol B. Pritiken J. H. Berger L. Ready C. Ferregna • S. H. Sun S. J. Guiffre A. O. Vallejo F. Kostelic N. I. West Jose Marso A. A. Plzarro J. McCann USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. B. B. Blanchard Angelo Martins Grover Duncan Fred Miller Charles E. Joyner WiUie C. Sanders Jimmie Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Frank T. Campbell Prescott Spinney Tommle Parker EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette, Agent ElUott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E Mooney, Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON NEW YORK 605 Marina Ave. Terminal 4-3131 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S MONTREAL 128V4 HoUig St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM Ontario PORT COLBORNK Ontario TORONTO. Ontario 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 ..103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. 61714 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebao 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-aU-Matelot Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUliam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA. 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 NoTember 22. 195T Urges Broader Pension Benefit To the Editor: A couple of weeks ago I wrote a letter (LOG, NOv. 8) discussing at length the broadening of the retirement feature of our wel­ fare plan. Since then I have read Broth­ er James Eichenberg's letter in a recent copy of our Union's paper (LOG, Sept. 27). I think his proposal has sounder merits and is more equitable to the Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must -be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. membership's needs than the one I stated. Eichenberg proposed we Ehould keep our present total disability set-up at any age, providing the applicant has 12 years' seatime. (Ed. note: Broth­ er Eichenberg actualiy urged a cut to ten years' seatime for a disability pension.) He also said that with 20 years' seatime a m'an should have the choice to retire with a pension if he so desires. This pension should be deter­ mined, I would say, by what the plan could bear from year to year as time progresses. After all, 20 years at sea is a long time. It would take probably 25 to 30 years of steady sailing to accumulate 20 full years in sea­ time. Life at sea, at its best, is hard. It's wearing, no doubt. I think we should have a third provision that a man reaching 55 and wishing to retire be given two-thirds of a pre-determined amount and, upon reach­ ing 60 years of age, be given a full pension. After all, the armed services do not go by a man's age but by his actual time . spent in,service. Why should a man sweat all his life to draw a pension or work toward attaining one and then having but six or eight years of his life left, be so worn out he can't enjoy either the pension or what's left of his life? One has but to look at the "Final Dispatch" column In the LOG to see that seamen, on the whole, do not live to a "ripe old age." There are exceptions, but consistently I've noticed few reach even-65 years of age. I wrote this as just one mem­ ber to let you know v/hat I and others think on this subject. While I'm still on this, here is another facet of this self-same subject: The computation and acceptance of seatime. What about the many of us who Wave sailing time accumu­ lated while employed aboard SUP ships? . I have ran into at least six or eight men, myself included, who have-this time. I myself have between two and three years; others I have met have equal amounts. We took these ships in good faith during World War' II, never dreaming then of anything such as a welfare plan. Please print this letter. Paul Arthofer SS Del Mar 4" 4« Union Welfare HeSp Applauded To the Editor: I wish to express my sincere thanks for the two checks sent by the Seafarers Welfare Plan to cover my surgical and hos­ pital bill. We ourselves had a hospital plan which as yet has not lived up to its agreement in its entire­ ty. This disappointment was certainly offset by your help. In the face of other unions' unfair practices your generosity is outst'anding. Thank you again! Mrs. Luther Roberts i 4« 4- Fishing's Great, Says 'Pop' West To the Editor: Here are a couple of pictures taken at Lake Dexter, Florida. A friend and myself stayed there five days and averaged 40 speckled perch a day. We could have caught even more, but we didn't want to rub it in too much on "Blackie" "Pop" West shows off what he calls an "average" catch down at Lake Dexter, Pla. Farreil of Tampa. "Blackie" was supposed to have taken his vaca­ tion with us, but didn't get off the Madaket after all. The fish sure are biting down here and I am sure getting my share. It's too bad "Blackie" couldn't be with us, as we have been living on big fat. roe, mul­ let, etc., and you know what kind of chow that Is. Greetings to the best Union and the best bunch of men In the world. C. R. "Pop" West �SEAFARERS November 22, 1957 ORION COMIT (Orion), Oct. Chairman, L. Frailtrf' lacratary, W. •tark. Captain baa limited drawa. Crew cautioned a a a 1 n a t mlsalng watchea without perralaaion and pre­ vious arrangements. Each dept. to take care of their respective beefs. Launch schedule to be posted on ar­ rival. Ship's fund fS.SO. One man hospitalized. Report accepted. Crew to cooperate on coffee consumption— now using 9 lbs. daily—should be approx. 7 lbs. Crew urged to take care of linen and cots. Crew agrees on 4;30-5;30 supper in port. Chairs to be returned after using on deck. Urge cooperation In keeping laundry clean. ORION STAR (Orion), Sept. 19 — Chairman, W. Taffner; Secretary, R. Mills. Captain has cut down on draws as much as possible, also slop chest prices are much higher than usual ousMd. Retained lame delegate. Library to be replenished In Long Beach. Vote of toanke to steward dept. for Job well done,. BARBARA PRIRTCHIi (Liberty), Nov. 3—Chairman, A. Oregofre; Sec­ retary, M. Kramer. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Communications read. Repair list submitted. Some dis­ puted ot. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated. Votp of thanks to Stewards dept. COALINGA HILLS (Pen-Atlantic), Oct. 27—Chairman, P. Leonard] Sec­ retary, H. Orlando. One man missed ship.. Repair list submitted. Reports accepted. DEL ALBA (MIss.), Nov. 2—Chair­ man, C. Oarter, Jr,; Secretary, C. Ell- zey. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 931.39. Library put on board— crew asked to return books when fin­ ished. Discussion on 2at-walk not being safe at night; will be taken up with mate. PAN OCEANiC TRANSPORTER (Penn Nay.), Nov. I—Chairman, 9. Stockman; Secretary, P. Nealy. Four men missed ship. Ship's fund 94.80. Some disputed ot—to be referred to patrolman. New delegate elected. Something to be done about rusty water; getting rooms painted; colder water in fountain. except cigarettes. Some disputed ot. Request cigarettes be put in box in recreation room—ali cups be returned to pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept., cook and baker. Oct. 27—Chairman, D. Barry; Secre­ tary, R. Mills. Beef about draws— amount allowed by captain. One man hospitalized In Singapore. Captain to post copy of letter from Bahrain government restricting liberty. Some disputed ot. Had argument to get medical attention for injured man. Captain stopped ship at Singapore for doctor to come aboard. Disputed time for restriction. New reporter and treasurer elected. Members asked to donate to ship's fund. To purchase new reading material. Discussion on draws and withholding tax, slop chest prices, beefs In general, income tax of licensed personnel, restriction in Bahrain. Use more care in handling dishes and glasses, also washing' ma­ chine. KATHRYN (Bull), Nov. 4—Chair­ man, H. Beekar; Secretary, W. Ortiz. One man hospitalized In Ponce. Refer list delayed sailing to patrolman. Ship's fund $6. Report accepted. To see patrolman, about information about Bull Line beef. Request infor­ mation on negotiations. . HASTINGS (Waterman), Oct. 27— Chairman, C. Oglesby;/Secretary, J. Weils. Few hours disputed ot. Good trip, few minor beefs. Rooms to be left clean when getting off Ship. Men asked to be sober-'at payoff. Keep feet, off tables and chairs; Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and line Job done. Repair list to be submitted. Good trip, Bne coopera­ tion, no loggins and no foul-ups. All delegates did good Job in keeping things running smoothly. .Good crew. SUZANNE (Bulk, Oct. M-^Chalrman, C. Babick; Sscratary, C. Gill. Chief cook hospitalized; few logs, all else okay. Few hours disputed ot. Report accepted. Motion to have com­ pany put out agents' addresses in for­ eign ports for mail purposes. Motion to have bus service from Sunny Point to Wilmington. Make up repair list soon as possible, turned over to car­ penter so that repairs can be made before arriving in port. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good phow. Need library, logs and ot sheets. PORTMAR (Calmar), Oct. 27—Chair­ man, R. Campbell; Secretary, R. Sa­ vior. Keep clotheslines clear of dry clothes. Ship's fund G11.30. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Washing machine wringer to be re­ placed. Suggestion to increase ship's fund. Glasses not to be placed in sink: leave sink dry. EVELYN (Bull), Nov. 3—Chairman, Okray; Secretary, W. Golf. Washing machine needs repairing or replace with new one. Hot water to be fixed. Ship's fund 931. Purchased new radio. See steward about milk re­ ceived in NJ. Check on repair list. . OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Nov. 2 — Chairman, H. Moon, Jr., Secretary, P. Essman. Ship's fund 933.76. Porthole dogs to be freed and oiled. Less noise in passageway. Members asked not to upset food for men standing watch at night. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Oct. 20—Chairman, B. Jones; 9ecretary, R. Elliott. New delegate elected. Two men ill. One nian short. No beefs. Water backs up in laundry room. Discussion on repairs. Showers to be repaired. IBERVILLE (Waterman), 9ept. 30— Chairman, J. Housel; gecretary, R. Walton. Laundry to be returiled amidships. 930 movie fund deficit. Re­ pair list to be submitted. Formgr and present crewmembers endeavor­ ing to maintain movie program, ra­ dio, television and good library for enjoyment of all. Some disputed ot. New cook and good baker on this trip. All members urged to keep up with current labor news and com­ pare SlU with ones having a lot of Inside trouble. Members urged to take, active part in Union. Manhole cover and hatch needs repairing. Money due on projector—all hands asked to cooperate In payments. New porthole' gaskets needed in engine & steward dept. Landing stages needed for bot­ tom of gangway. WESTPORT (World Tramp.), Oct. 13 —Chairman, G. Gage; Secretary, R. Mitchell. Discussion on men who wish to pay off in PR. Delegate dis­ cussed news from sparks with cap­ tain—can do nothing about It. Few hours disputed ot. Steward to accept only good grade of meat. New report­ er elected. Discussion on chow and soap powder—to check with agent. No loud, boisterous talk or swearing aboard ship. Wiper to be turned In to patrolman for neglecting sanitary duties. Scuppers to be cleaned. Sparks endeavor to get MTD News. THE CABINS (Terminal Tankers), Oct. 21—Chairman, L. PInella; Secre­ tary, O. Kane. Shower to be scraped and painted. Insufficient stores or­ dered. Reports accepted. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Oct, 13—Chairman, C. Chandler; Sec­ retary', E. Klingvall. Captain run­ ning . out of travelers' checks—^last draw Penyang. Ship's fund 9138.90. Repair list to be submitted. SIU mail to delegate should be handled only by delegate. Everything running smoothly. No beefs. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Aug. t—Chairman, J. Robinson; Secretary, P. Shala. Men warned about fighting and Ibgglngs; contracting diseases. Ship's fund 952. Radio repaired; pur­ chased two movies. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Suggestion that ships on tropical run should supply four bath towels and three face towels per week. To write letter to negotiating committee and bring to company's attention. Motion that company should distribute American money Instead of travelers' checks In Nassau. Foc'sle locks to be checked by locksmith and replace same with tumbler locks. Take better care of washing machine—no spare parts aboard. Thanks to affiliates for help in ACS beef. Drinking water rusty— to see patrolman about same. Sept. 4—Chairman, J. Robinson; 9scrstary, F. Shala. Captain to pay In­ jured man off in Colombo. Ship's fund 941.50. Some disputed ot. Re­ ports accepted. Hand vote taken re­ garding method of Job calls. 940 to be given to injured man from fund. . Will have arrival pool to replenish fund. RION (Actlum), Oct. «—Chairman, H. Mooney; Secretary, J. Hopkins. Two men missed ship in Casablanca; clothes packed and listed. Took one replacement. Two men promoted in kteward dept. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate and steward dept. for Job well 9TEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Oct. 22 done. Few hours disputed ot. Two —Chairman, H. Kaufman; Secretary, students left ship to return to school. E. Starns. Some disputed ot. Re­ Two men short. Suggestion that dis­ ports accepted. Crew asked to keep patchers try to confine these men to ali main deck screen doors locked in coastwise vessels or ships making port, except those at gangway. Crew regular run. Ice box needs repairs warned about American money in, or replacing. Ship to be sprayed for Indonesia. roaches. Dry cereais contaminated Nov. 3—Chairman, W. Worthlngton; with weevils should be discarded. Secretary, C. Starns. Delegate had several minor beefs—asked coopera- . ORION PLANET (Orion), Oct. 19— tion from crew. Chairman, R. Perry; 9ecretary, T. Yablonsky, Next draw to be In yen CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Oct. or money order. Latter re: vacation 24—Chairman, M. LIbby; Secretary, H. pay read to membership. One SUP Fitzgerald. Majority of major re­ and one ex-NMU replacements picked pairs made. Slojf chest inadequate; up In Japan. No beefs. Motion to will be stored completely on west have special launch In port for coast before departure for overseas. watch changes. Proper dress to he New reporter and treasurer elected. worn In messhall. Discussion on Sliip's fund 917. Communication re: special launch for watch changes In 950 deductible surgical paymgnt dls- Japan. Pare Fifteen LOG Robin Vote (Continued from page 3) indicated ttiat the status quo would be observed on contractual rela­ tionships as well. Subsequently, the SIU was noti­ fied by Mooremack that it was placing the ships under the juris­ diction of the NMU contract, dis­ regarding the wishes of the SIU membership aboard the ships. The company then ordered all its re­ placements from the NMU hiring haU. SIU headquarters was convinced that this step was undertaken at the instigation of the NMU which was anxious to get its hands on the jobs. This conviction was rein­ forced when the NMU began a campaign in the fleet which in­ cluded a letter signed by Curran urging Seafarers to switch their union affiliation in the fleet. It became clear then that the NMU had embarked on a raid against the SIU. (Curran, incidentally, has beei^uoted profusely as support­ ing no-raiding agreements.) The SIU countered by filing its election petition with the Labor Board, while Seafarers on board the ships resisted heavy NMU pres­ sure to quit their jobs or to turn in their SIU membership books. This is the second time that the NMU has attempted a raid on the Robin Line. In the first instance, back in 1940, the SIU won an elec­ tion by a count of 199 to one. The NMU was unable then to muster sufficient strength in the fleet to even get on the ballot. Charles A. Carlson J. N. Fusilier Would you please get in touch Your gear, papers and Union book were left aboard the Pan with your grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Oceanic Transporter. Get in touch Culver, R-1, Himrod, NY. 4 4 4 with the company, Penn Naviga­ John Whisman tion, 25 Broadway, NYC. Please contact your wife at 719 4" 4 4" Castro, St., San Francisco, Califor­ Ilmari B. Valimaki nia. Some of the former members of 4 4 4 the 95th Field Hospital would like Wilbur Coutant to hear from you. Contact Homer Contact Bushberg at 72 Spring­ C- Cooper at the Montana State field Ave., Newark, NJ. University, Missoula, Montana. it 4 4 George Baugh, Sr. Please contact Sadie at 5805 Third Avenue, Brooklyn 20, NY. 4 4 4 1 I% * Larry Connor ex-Robin Kettering Frank has checked your shoe.s The deaths of the foilowing Sea­ from Mombasa in the baggage room farers have been reported to the at headquarters. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the 4 4 4 SIU death benefit is being paid to Anthony Carcopa their beneficiaries. Plea^ get in touch with your Francisco L. Perez, 58: A heart mother, Mrs. Carrie Gualano, at aliment caused the death of Broth­ 616 West Nesq. St., Easton, Pa. It er Perez on Au­ is important that she hear from gust 16, 1957, in you soon. Bombay, India. 4 4 4 He became a full Harold L. Loll member of the It is important that you contact Union on August your draft board, No. 161, Green 14, 1947, and was Building, 1243 Liberty Street, sailing in the Franklin, Penn. Your mother would steward depart­ like you to get In touch with her ment. Brother at RD 2, Oil City, Penn. Perez is survived by his wife, Gloria Perez, of Brook­ 4 4 4 lyn, NY. Place of burial is un­ Carlo V. Carlsen known. Ex-Steel Apprentice 4 4 4 Joseph Raymond is holding a Leslie Swift Joyner, 49: On Octo­ package from customs for you. Contact him at 135 W. 115 St., ber 6, 1957, Brother Joyner died" of a heart ailment in Mobile, Ala­ NYC, Apartment ID. bama. He became a full member 4 4 4 of the Union on December 28,1938, William H. Anderson and sailed In the deck department. Your brother is ill. Please con­ Brother Joyner is survived by his tact your sister, Mrs. Audrey Hoff­ wife, Irma Joyner, of Mobile, man, at 2496 Mullolly Street, Pitts­ Alabama. He was buried in Pine burgh 57, Pa., immediately. The Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. SIU Welfare Services Department 4 4 4 is holding a note for you from your Louis Franken, 56: Brother Fransister at Union headquarters. ken died on March 28, 1955, in Le Havre, France of a heart ail­ ment. He became a full member of the Union on July 24, 1943; and All of the follotoing SIU famillet have received a $200 maternity sailed in the deck benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: department. Bur­ Tracy Kim Adamson, born Octo­ bom October 3, 1957, to Seafarer ial took place in ber 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. and Mrs. Anthony Pogozelski, Antwerp, Bel­ gium. Richard R. Adamson, Mahwah, NJ. Detroit, Mich. RECENT ARRIVALS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Emlllo L. Belle: Brother Bello James Dickens, Jr., born August Daisy Ayala, born September 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James was lost at sea while sailing aboard the SS Del Sud on June 20, 1956. V. Dickens, Baltimore, Md. Jesus Ayala, Bronx, NY. He is survived by Inez Volpi of' 4 4 4 4x4 4 New Orleans, La. Charles John and Jack James Norman Joseph Blanchard, Jr., bom September 11, 1957, to Sea­ DeLatte, bom October 27. 1957, to farer and Mrs. Norman J. Blanch­ Seafarer and Mrs. Nolan W. DeLatte.-tSretna, La. ard, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Harvey and James Morris, born Peter Jon Bowley, born October 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. October 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey W. Morris, Brooklyn, Robert R. Bowley, Warwick, RI. NY. 4 4 4 Colirtney R. Carter, born Sep­ 4 4 4 tember 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Alicia Darlene Caine, born Sep­ Mrs. Courtney R. Carter, Savan­ tember 3, 1957, to Seafarer and nah, Ga. Mrs. Francis £. Caine, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Anthony Michael Cunningham, Leader Hughes, borii September born August 7, 1957, to Seafarer 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wiland Mrs. Anthony Cunningham, bert Hughes, Baltimore, Md. Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 4 4 4 William Richard Johnson, born Gay Ann Maas, born September 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. July 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry J. Maas Jr., New Orleans, William H. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 La. ' Ray Franklin McVey, born Sep­ 4 4 4 . Judith Clare Osborn, bjonn Sep-, tember 23, 1957, to Seafarer and tember 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray F. McVey, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 Mrs. Manfred Osborn, New Or­ leans, La. Hank Vernon Cox, born October 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Adron 4 4 4 Charles Anthony : Pogozelski, Cox, Flatlick, Ky. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: November 27 December 11 December 26 January 8 51 ••51 �.-.'Oijivi :•:;••• Vol. XIX No. 24 SEAFARERS LOG •OFFICIAL ORGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E RS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SlU-HIWD Signs Pipeline Boats Dinners Set In All Ports NEW ORLEANS—^Union representation in a new maritime field was established by the SIU's Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division last week with completion of a collective bar­ gaining agreement covering"^ marine workers of the Glaser ing layoffs and promotions, and a Construction Co., Inc., of La­ tightly-worded grievance and ar­ Hundreds of Seafarers and their families will be sittihg down to Thanksgiving dinners in all of the SIU ports next week. Thanksgiving fayette, La. The contract Is an­ bitration procedure to assure and Christmas dinners have been other In a series of SIU successes in prompt and satisfactory settlement the traditional SIU holiday treat to organizing in the southern tide- of beefs. Seafarers for many years. "Establishment of this first col­ lands. Last year more than 500 Seafar­ lective bargaining relationship Glaser Construction is the Gulf ers, wives and children "attended Coast's biggest independent con­ opens an avenue for extending the the holiday feast in the headquar­ SIU-HLWD's top benefits to many tractor in the petroleum pipelineters cafeteria alone, while many other maritime workers engaged in laying industry and is reputed to more celebrated in the Baltimore be one of the world's largest. SIU- pipeline . construction and relatecf cafeteria. Mobile snack bar and industries," Lindsey J. Williams, HIWD members covered by the other facilities In the various ports. New Orleans SIU port agent, said. The meal in headquarters this "Full credit should be given to the year will feature the traditional enthusiastic endorsement of the For pictures of Glasey pipeline Thanksgiving turkey, complete with SIU by the Giaser employees in­ operation, see centerfold. SlU-HIVVD members Gerard Heberj (left) and Alberie Hebert soup, cranberry sauce, candied volved and to the support given by (right) discuss new pact benefits and welfare coverage with SIU yams and hot mince pie. A-so on the Operating Engineers, Pipeline the menu are shrimp cocktails, patrolman' Tom Gould at Delcombre, La., main plant site for the agreement man tugboats, barges Welders and Laborers Unions prime ribs of beef and baked select Glaser Construction Co. The Hebert brothers will serve, as cap­ toward the successful negotiation of and quarter boats employed in lay­ Virginia ham, with special side sal­ tain and mote of the new Glaser tug Helen to be launched soon. ing pipelines used principally for this agreement." ads. Rum-fiavored fruit cake, the transportation of natural gas mixed nuts, home baked pumpkin from Louisiana's extensive coastal pie and chilled apple cider will also and offshore natural gas fields to be on hand. Dinner will be served industrial and city residential in the headquarters cafeteria from users in Southeastern and Atlantic CHICAGO—Still another authority has cast doubt on the possibility of commercial 10 AM to 3 J>M. Seaboard states. usefulness of atomic energy in shipping. Dr. Harry B. Benford, of the University of Mich­ The Marine Cooks and Stewards In tlie initial stages, the pipelines Union has announced that it will are laid on the bottom of the Gulf, igan's Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, declared it would be hold its holiday dinners in conjunc­ through coastal marshes, across at least ten years, and possibly ' tion with the Sailors Union of the deep rivers and along Louisiana's more, before an atomic mer­ skepticism about the commercial clared. He also added that for com­ Pacific, as has been dpne for the myriad bayous and man-made chant ship could compete com­ usefulness of atomic reactors in mercial purposes, a nuclear vessel past several years on the West waterways. It is at this point that mercially. Even then, he said, it sizes producing less than 100,000 would not be able to travel at faster Coast. marine equipment and skilled in­ would take a considerable reduc­ kilowatts: far more power than cruising speeds than present-day land waterways workers are neces­ tion in costs of a nuclear reactor, needed by a cargo ship. cargo vessels. sary to the operation. "A nuclear ship, to be commer­ more than is deemed possible at The only advantage then, would cially feasible, must prove as good be in dispensing with bunkers, the present time. Covers Marine Personnel Speaking at an American Petro­ an investment as a conventional which is a small one at best for dry The SIU-HIWD's pioneer agree­ ment, thf first maritime labor docu­ leum Institute meeting, Dr. Ben- cargo ship and not merely carry cargo ships which are frequently ment of its kind, provides the bene­ ford agreed with previous estimates cargo as cheaply," Dr. Benford de­ in port anyway. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping fits of SIU representation for all that atomic energy could best be during the past period has been marine personnel employed on the applied in supertankers where the fair but promises to pick up tugs, barges and quarter vessels saving in bunker fuel can be trans­ within the next few vveeks. The which provide housing and feeding lated into bigger payloads. Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) and the Re­ facilities for pipeline construction The last issue of the SEAFARERS becca (Ocean Carriers) paid off but workers. These workers, in turn, LOG reported on similar views by only the Pointer signed on. are represented by the AFL-CIO Dr. Edward Teller, leading physi­ The ships in transit were the Operating Engineers, Pipeline cist iff the atomic research field. Ocean Eva (Ocean Clippers), City Welders and Laborers Unions, Dr. Teller expressed considerable of Alma, Fairport (Waterman), whose members encouraged the MONTREAL — Notice has been served by the, SIU. Pacific Cloud (Pegor), Steel Scien­ marine personnel in their organiza­ Canadian District of the union's intention to make certain tist (Isthmian) and the Alamar tional efforts. changes and improvements in the contracts covering Lakes (Calmar). The SIU contract won for the freighters. marine workers included: wage in­ creases ranging up to $90 a month Action on the contract re­ in one classification, full SIU-HIWD opening viras voted on at the Health and Welfare Plan coverage regular meetings in the District's for employees and their families, headquarters and branches. Only increased manning scales, improved BALBOA, CZ—A ten-inch deluge the freighter agreements are af­ working conditions, paid holidays, of rain has restored normal ship fected by this action since the job security guarantees, the union passage through the Panama Canal, dredging agreements are not sub­ shop, seniority provisions govern­ but disrupted land transportation ject to review until June, 1958. and communications throughout Meanwhile, following two months the zone while it lasted. of negotiations, a contract has been The rains, which set a new high signed between the District and the for the month of November, ended British Yukon Navigating Com­ Because of the press of news a long drought which had cut elec­ pany, a West Coast operator, pro­ developments In Robin Line, tric power generation in the Canal viding for increased wages and Canada and elsewhere in mari­ Zone and shipping through the penalty rates, a welfare plan, paid time and the union movement, Canal. But the welcome rains also annual vacations and statutory hol­ the second of a series of SEA­ caused a number of slides and idays. The agreement, which went FARERS LOG article dealing washouts along the banks of the into effect this month, was the first with Herman E. Cooper has canal. In the Gatun area three signed in the District's current ne­ had to be postponed. Prep­ slides and a washout on the Pan­ gotiations being carried on through­ aration of this material is now ama Railroad caused delays to six out Canada. Wages under the new contract going forward and the articles passenger and several freight are considered precedent-setting in trains. will appear in subsequent edi­ Canadian maritime. Pay for ABs Eight other slides were reported tions. - The LOG appreciates the in­ on the Trans-Isthmian highway was increased from $228 to $345 terest shown by its readers in breaking communications between per month while cooks' wages this and other LOG features the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts for jumped from $258 to $35511 month. and apologizes to them for im­ four hours. Telephone communi­ All wages will now be based on a posing on their patience. Fu­ cations on the Atlantic side were forty-hour week with overtime ture articles, as promised, will down and several power failures re­ rates paid for work in excess of Aerial view of new Alcoa Steamship terminal at Port Newark, NJ, eight hours a day or forty hours deal with Mr. Cooper's role ported. following shift from Brooklyn piers the company formerly occupied. The shortage of rainfall had a week. within the trade imion move­ Both Alcoa and Waterman-Pan-Atlantic, located nearby, now Overtime rates are $2.50 an hour threatened to reduce water depths ment and other relevant mrthave all terminal operations in New York area concentrated at in Gatun Lake below levels needed for ABs and oilers and $3.50 an ters. by ships. hour for cooks and pursers. Port Newark. Useful Atom Ships 10 Years Off 5F Looks For Pick-Up Canada Opens Lake Pacts; Coast Pay Up To $345 Panama Has Water Again New Terminal For Alcoa Second Cooper Article Delayed 'm r liK � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 22, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIRST ROBIN VOTE: SIU, 25 – NMU, 5 INT’L LABOR BACKS CANADA STRIKE SIU-CONTRACTED WILLIS TUGBOATS FIGHT NMU RAID NEW ‘WRECK’ PLAN ON WC NMU RAIDING WILLIS FLEET MTD, SIU SESSIONS SET ON EVE OF AFL-CIO MEET FIFTH COAL BEED SHIP HEADED FOR LAY-UP ASK FEDERAL PLAN FOR US AGED SEATRAIN READIES TRAILER SERVICE FOR ’58 TRYOUT ‘INFORMED MEMBERS BEST UNION SAFEGUARD’ - HALL SUPERTANKER UNLOADS OIL: NEVER TOUCHES A DOCK RRS OPEN NEW WAR ON COASTWISE SHIPS MOBILE SEES BIG POLAND GRAIN RUN UNION ‘LICENSE’ RULED ILLEGAL NY – MONTREAL ‘SEAWAY’ SOUGHT ROBIN MEN GET ROUSING HAND IN BALT. BROWNING ARRANGING LAKES-ATLANTIC RUN BME AMENDMENTS REFERENDUM NY LOOKS AHEAD TO SHIP VOTE SIU-HIWD SIGNS PIPELINE BOATS USEFUL ATOM SHIPS 10 YEARS OFF CANADA OPENS LAKE PACTS; COAST PAY UP TO $345 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/22/1957 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. XIX, No. 24 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cf0f1cd4bbe407ff1c8cff3e5a293815.PDF 2a1e8f61c15107afd526b53ba2a5eb8d PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG m • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SIU Fishermen Win: COAST SIU ROUTSRAID BY BRIDGES in: f . RSgm Pavg%44 Harry, SIU-HIWD member in New Orleans, " f • (center) receives $710 in cash benefits from SIUHIWD welfare plan as Mrs. Harry looks on. SIU-HIWD patrolman Martin Gould (left) presents checks. Harry underwent surgery and specialized treatment for a stomach ailment. A variety of welfare benefits are provided under HIWD contract. -Story On Page 3 Senators Assail Union-Busters -Story On Page 3 Ship Engineers Plan To Merge Committees representing the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association have reached an agreement which would lead to merger of the two AFLCIO marine engineer unions by 1960. The agreement is subject to membership vote. ^ Story On Page 2 V- h I SECOND OF A SERIES 'UNIONS ./AMERICA' • THE OIL, CHEMICAL & ATOMIC WORKERS > 1 INTERNATIONAL UNION-AFL-CIO | i.? Lundeberg Statue On Viay '1. • i-- Completed clay model for monument of Harry Lundeberg, founder of the SIU of North Amercia, is displayed by sculptor Edwin Hurt. The statue will be cast in bronze and installed outside Sailors Union head­ quarters in San Francisco. Dedication ceremonies will be held next January 28, the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. Hurt also did the Furuseth statue in 1940. (Story on Page 2). ^v<^-;.. • l.r,. ; • 'i:, • -m JXW rill m �Pace Two SEAFARERS LOG November 8, 195Y Engineer Unions To Vote On Plans For Merger The first concrete merger plan in maritime was disclosed in a joint announcement last week by the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, the two engineer unions in the industry. A target date of January 1, 1960, has been set for com­ BME affiliating with the MEBA as ers and the maritime industry, and pletion of the merger, pending an autonomous division, and retain we think it will be beneficial to ratification of final terms by mem­ ing its ties with the SIU of NA, the members of both organiza­ bers of both AFL-CIO unions at according to the joint announce tions." Steps leading to the merger pact that time. A membership referen­ nient. However, BME will have dum on the interim agreement just representative on the national got underway last November with reached will be conducted by the MEBA executive committee and the signing of the no-raiding agree­ BME for a 60-day period starting the national sub-committee of the ment ending a seven-year split be­ December 1, 1957. Voting by the MEBA. It will also have represen­ tween the two unions. Terms of MEBA membership will begin tation at the national MEBA con the no-raiding pact were reached shortly after the MEBA severed its vcntion. about the same time. On the organizational level, BME connections with the National Preliminary arrangements for the trial period were wound up will pay no per capita dues to the Maritime Union and the so-called after a series of meetings in Tampa MEBA during this period, but will "AFL-CIO Maritime Committee." This break came after the NMU last month between committees assign a fulltime paid organizer to representing both unions. These the MEBA, whose expenses will be backed the independent United Mine Workers' District 50 against followed in the wake of an MEBA- paid by the MEBA. the MEBA and the Masters, Mates Uniform Procedures BME no-raiding pact signed a year ago. A similar pact covering rival With a view to establishing re and Pilots in the American Coal unions of radio officers was reached ciprocal shipping rights and port beef. The MEBA previously had alliance of 20 years' stand­ In September. payoff procedures in both organiza­ aingclose with the NMU. The SIUNA tions, the trial agreement provides Seek Standard Fact charter for the BME was issued in Terms of the BME-MEBA interim that "MEBA and BME may each May, 1949, granting jurisdiction agreement call for close coopera­ call on the other to service their over marine engineers. tion in future negotiations leading respective vessels, which request, to a standard working agreement wherever practicable, shall be for licensed marine engineers; honored. In addition, either or­ effoi'ts to achieve reciprocal ship­ ganization may call on the other ping rights and pension and wel­ for engineers to fill jobs on their fare eligibility, and joint steps to respective vessels . . . (and) . stabilize manpower and jobs in the shall . . . indicate whether the job industry. The two unions also is on a temporary or permanent agreed to work jointly in organiza­ basis." Announcing the agreement, The strange spectacle of a maritime union official applauding anti-strike Injunctions tional drives to bring "all marine engineers within our jurisdiction MEBA President Herbert Daggett against three other unions involved in a beef with a contracted company came to light and BME President Raymond T. last week. The "NMU Pilot", official NMU organ and mouthpiece of NMU President Joseph into a single union." During the trial period, "the two McKay called it "a sound trade Curran, gleefully chortled that-^ organizations will retain their union approach to the problems the "SIU was forced to fold a to support other unions in their The only identity and autonomy, with the facing licensed engineering offic­ 'strike' against the Bull Lines, beefs with contracted shipping gineers and the SIU. outfit actively in Curran's comer is Seamen, mates, engineers and companies. But that's not the way District 50 of the United Mine longshoremen lost 64 days' work Curran reacted. He made no se­ Workers, a company union of the in the desperate maneuver." cret of the fact that his sympathies purest kind. What it all boils down to is that In effect then, Curran derived He with the shipowner. In the same issue in which this there is only one obstacle to marlvast satisfaction from the fact that the Federal courts, at the request pro-shipowner, anti-union blast ap­ time unity and that obstacle is Joe of the employer, issued injunctions peared, Curran had no compunc­ Curran. It again emphasizes the simple forbidding employees of a shipping tions about appealing for "Unity SAN FRANCISCO—A bronze memorial bust of the late company to strike or picket in the of Seamen" in bold headlines on fact that Curran is a most noisy Harry Lundeberg, founder of the Seafarers International course of a contract dispute. the front cover. proclaimer for "unity" among sea­ Union of North America, will be dedicated at Sailors' Union Curran's pro-shipowner and an­ Curran's pitch on anti-strike in­ men, but'at the same time is the of the Pacific headquarters on-*ti-union stand reveals how far he junctions makes it understandable outstanding disrupter of marine January 28, the first anniver­ glittering promise but unselfish is willing to go in efforts to under­ why the NMU lacks the friendship union relationships. Likewise, his sary of his death. service and general achievement mine the SIU and the officers and support of a single AFL-CIO positions at odds with AFL-CIO in The statue will be placed in front for the cause he called his own." unions and destroy growing mari­ maritime union with the exception longshore matters and jn respect of the headquarters building op­ Work on the statue is progressing time unity which he preaches but of the American Radio Association to the officers unions clash violent­ which is taking a neutral tack In ly with his service on the AFLposite the monument to Andy rapidly, reports Morris Weisberger, does not practice. Curran's disputes with mates, en­ CIO Ethical Practices Committee. Furuseth. The bust had been au­ SUP secretary-treasurer. The clay This isn't the first time Curran thorized by members of the Sailoi's model has been completed and has gone for anU-strike injunctions. Union in memory of the late secre­ the plastic mold is expected to be He also applauded similar moves tary. Both statues are the work of finished in the next few weeks. The against the mates and engineers sculptor Edwin Hurt. statue, which will be the same size when they were picketing Ameri­ The monument will bear the in- and shape as the Furuseth memo­ can Coal ships in their organizing Eci-iption, "He was indeed a man rial, was made from enlarged pho­ beef. At that time Curran was or­ who crowded into a short life no tographs of Lundeberg. dering NMU members through the picket lines, in support of the com­ pany and District 50, United Mine Workers, which "represents" the WASHINGTON—The Maritime Administration has started company's officer personnel. a scrapping program which will send 100 Liberty-type vessels On the coal ships, Curran's ex­ now in the reserve fleets to the scrap pile within the next cuse was that there was a union 12 months. contract existing for mates and en­ The program, initiated by dered. The MA will publicly invite gineers with District 50 and for bids for the sale of these vessels unlicensed men with NMU. In the Clarence Morse, Maritime Ad­ when they are selected. ministrator, is supposed to result In Bull Line fleet, all the unions in­ ; volved have had contractual rela­ bigger and better US reserve tions with the company for years fleets. First to go will be thfe oldest and the dispute arose in the course and most badly deteriorated ves­ Vol. XIX No. 23 of a contract reopener. The NMU, sels held in the fleets on the three Nov. 8, 1957 '' ^ contractual-wise, has no interest in coasts. Under the MA's present ship re­ what goes on in Bull Line and, as a trade union, would be expected placement program, new and faster ships will be placed into active service with the current operating PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer vessels being used as trade-ins. HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA. These ships, Morse said, are far MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SRIVACK, AL MASKIH, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff better than the Libertys in reserve Writers. BILL HOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ Seafarers overseas who want and will materially upgrade our sentative. to get in touch with headquar­ fleets. ters in a hurry can do so by The MA cpast directors have Publlshtd blwDDkly at tha haadquartara cabling the Union at its cable of tha Seafarars International Union, At­ been directed to select two Liberty lantic A Cuif District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth address, SEAFARERS NEW ships from each of the reserve fieets Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth YORK. Watching o job call in heodquarten It Charles Salisbury (left) Use of this address will assure in their area for the pile, as a be­ t-i600. Entered as second class matter and his son-in-law, bosun Fred Hartshorn. Salisbury, who recently the Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar speedy transmission on all mes­ ginning of the program. Any suit­ •t celebrated his 80th birthday, is a former president of ITU Local 'ha Act of Aug. 24, 1*12. . able equipment on these vessels sages and faster service for the 212, Pawtucket, RL. He had worked in New England from 1896 will be removed and stored before men involved. . . 120 to 1955 when he retired. bids will be accepted, Morse or-- 'Trade Unionist' Curran Okays Bull's Anti-Strike Injunctions Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial Jan, 28 Gov't Will Scrap 100 Reserve Fleet LIbertys Veteran Union Man Visits SIU SEAFARERS LOG Union Has Cable Address ^ �•Wm^Wi'-- iiotemher 8, l95T SEAFARERS Clean Bill Of Health LOG Pace Three Wesf Coast Routs Bridges' Raid On SlU Fishermen WILMINGTON—Another effort by Harry Bridges to raid SlU-affiliated fisher­ men here has ended in defeat as the SIU Pacific District, SlU-affiliated fisher­ men's unions and the local Maritime Trades Port Council struck back hard at th« raiders. Just as in similar'* quarrel with any section of the vice-president and representative beefs in the past Bridges Seafarers International Union he of the fish cannery workers unions, to find himself faced with John Hawk, SIU of NA secretarywas forced to withdraw isthegoing full strength of the Interna­ treasurer and representatives of all tional and the Maritime Trades SIU of NA affiliates in the Loa after counter-pressure was Department." area all pitched in on the applied on his longshore Mrs. Andrea Gomez, SIU of NA Angeles beef. union. Seafarer Antonia Suarez Martin is all smiles as Dr. Joseph Logue, SlU Health Center Director, shows him the medical report on his son Ramon. Ramon, dressed in navy blues, had plenty of moral support from his mother and brother Antonio, Jr., as he went through the examinations at the center. Senators Told How Unions Are Broken WASHINGTON—A company employee who admitted he allowed his car to "be wrecked" in order to discredit organ­ izing efforts by the Retail Clerks International Union among Sears, Roebuck Boston work ers, turned up as one of the interesting sidelights of an in­ vestigation of union-busting prac­ tices. These practices have been denounced by Senate investigators. James Donaghue, a Sears sales­ man, testified before the Senate Labor-Management committee that he knew beforehand that his car would be damaged so that the blame would fall on the Retail ' Clerks. The tires on his car were punctured and a brick was thrown through his windshield. Sears obligingly took care of the repairs free of charge. The incident took place in 1956 during an all-out drive by the Clerks union to organ­ ize the company's Boston employes. Further investigation revealed that James E. Nielsen, an employe of Nathan Shefferman's Labor Re­ lations Associates of Chicago, Inc., acknowledged using some five or six different aliases when "coun­ seling" Sears employes in forming anti-union committees. Shefferman's firm has been re­ tained as a labor consultant by Sears since 1939. It specializes in supplying "counselers" who advice clients on forming plant commit­ tees and company unions to fight union organization. During organizing efforts in 1939, Sears sponsored an "Employees Council," an independent, to offset the AFL drive. In 1953 the Council at the Boston store voted to affili­ ate with the AFL Retail Clerks Un­ ion. The Council chairman who recommended affiliation, Roy Web­ ber, had his salary cut $20 a week after advising union members to Join the federation. Webber turned down company offers of a "transfer to South America" and promotions if he would turn against the Clerks. He was later dismissed by Sears in 1953 after 24 years with the com­ pany. Another official of the "Em­ ployees Council" said that a com­ pany officer asked his aid in an antl-AFL program which had been set up in the Council after a major­ ity of' its members voted in favor of affiliation. He was later sent to meet Nielson who was then using the name of "Mr. Guffey." "Guffey" told him: "If it takes two and one-half years to break this thing, we'll do it." Nielsen contended that he was merely "advising and counseling" Sears employes when he used the aliases because the employees did not want a union to represent them. "I feel I'm rendering them real advice and service," he told the committee. "You should see the faces on those people when they meet me." Shefferman's firm has been the subject of other committee in­ quiries. It was paid over $12,000 to send two "counselers" to start an anti-union campaign among workers at Morton Packinghouse Company of Iowa when the United Packinghouse Workers Union tried to organize. After the UPW was defeated in the election, the firm was paid $8,000 more to supply (Continued on page 15) As a result, members of the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union are now taking out 4 ACS Ships In Lay-Up In Coal Shipping Slump their boats again after Bridges' roving squads withdrew from the piers. However, the fishermen suf­ fered loss of half their season as a result of Bridges' action. NORFOLK—The continuing slump in coal shipments is The dispute began after the SIU- further beclouding the situation in the American Coal beef. affiliated fishermen had signed a Two more vessels of the seven ship fleet are in inactive contract for the fishing season status, one as a "temporary" after winning a $55 per ton rate lay-up and the other classified on the price paid by canneries. The as "indefinite." That leaves original terms of the coal ship International Longshoremen's and three of the company's ships still charters specifically limited them to the coal-carrying trade. Warehousemen's Union then put in in operation. Meanwhile, the National Labor a bid for an $80 tonnage rate which The Casimir Pulaski is the vessel was described by SIU fishermen classified as in temporary lay-up. Relations Board is continuing its here as "ridiculous." As it turned The Walter Hines Page joined the investigation of unfair labor prac­ by the SIU out, the demand was a cover for Cleveland Abbe and Martha Berry tice charges filed an open raid on the SIU Fisher­ in indefinite lay-up. The Berry and against the company. These charges men, with one of Bridges' repre­ the Abbe have been out of action specify numerous instances of job discrimination against Seafarers, sentatives boasting that they would for two months now. including unjustified firings of SIU take over both the fish and can­ Apparently the coal fleet is be­ members on the ships. nery membership. ing affected by the general slump OldtimCrs from the Sailors When roving squads of Bridges' in bulk cargo business that is also longshoremen started putting the idling tankers and tramp operators. Union, Marine Firemen, Marine squeeze on SIU fishermen who Normally this is the busy season Firemen, Marine Cooks and Stew­ wanted to take their boats out, the for the tanker and coal trades as ards and the SIU A&G District are affiliated unions of the SIU Pacific consumers here and abroad lay in continuing to man the three re­ District promptly voted a "no over­ stocks of heating fuel for the win­ maining ships in the fleet that are time" policy on ships in port. This ter months. This year though, both still active. It is not known whether effectively cut off overtime earn­ ends of the business have been in or not the company plans to recall ings for longshoremen in the Los the doldrums, with coal rates hang­ the original crews should the laid Angeles area. ing around their midsummer lows up ships go-back into service. Boats Sail Again It did call the old crew hack of $4 per ton. Bridges' spokesmen then blus­ Of the three ships still operating, when the Coal Miner was reac­ tered that longshoremen would one, the company-owned Coal tivated in September after a long "tie up the coast," but that was the Miner, is carrying tramp cargoes. lay-up, but the precedent may not last gesture. The fishing boats The company has asked the Fed­ be followed again. went out again and the ILWU eral Maritime Board for permission American Coal originally ob­ "pickets" folded their tents. to put some of the other ships in tained charters on six Government Hailing the effectiveness of the its fleet in a scrap haulage run, ships a year ago during a cargo countermove, SIU of NA President but is running into opposition on boom. The FMB held back tha Paul Hall declared: "Any time this bid from tramps and other breakout of 24 other ships because Bridges thinks he wants to pick a privately-owned US flag ships. The of the company's labor policies. New Recreation Room in SUP Headquarters SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be: ' November November December December 13 27 II 26 Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific take time out between calls to enjoy the pool tables in the new SUP San Francisco headquarters building. The building abb features a barber shop, smok. '"SL rooMi classroptn gp^vo complete up-to-date gymnasium. - - ' I I I ill 'I i ' '^1 M . '1*1 it i I '' �Page Four If !i SEAFARERS LOG November 8, 195? SlU-MAWD Plant Uses Salimakers' Skills The days of tl:^e commercial sailing ship are gone forever, but there is still plenty of de­ mand for the sailmakers' art. The Paulsen-Webber Cordage I.'" Corporation, organized by the SIUs Marine Allied Workers Divi­ sion, has built a thriving trade in canvas and cloth specialties as part of its sail and wire rope busi­ ness. Several A&G Plants Pictured here are some of the activities of the company's New Yoi'k plant, one of a series of MAWD-contracted Paulsen-Webber plants in various Atlantic and Gulf ports. Produced at the New York plant are such items as canvas windsails to ventilate tanks, ship's awnings and the huge tents used to cover cargo hatches and shelter long­ shoremen during bad weather. Other products include tarps of various kinds, windbreakers, vent and instrument covers. Paulsen-Webber employees Sverre Paulsen and Steve Kowalski Another cornpany product now being used by the Navy is a nylon Nylon, Dacron Too wrestles with huge hatch tent. Company makes tents like these on cargo net. Nylon nets are far lighter than the conventional manila Today's sailmaker works with a special order. They're big enough to cover two hatches on nets ond can handle heavier cargo loads. They have more dur­ variety of mMerials, in addition to Mariner-type cargo vessels. ability and are easier to use. conventional canvas. Nylon and dacron combined with various on Navy aircraft carriers so high­ tom-made for specific needs. Re­ other synthetic products are in big speed planes can be stopped when cently, for example, the company demand. The Navy is making use they touch down on the flight deck. designed a huge hatch tent big Paulsen-Webber was organized enough to cover two hatches on a of a Paulsen-Webber nylon cargo net which weighs only 30 pounds by the Marine Allied Workers Di­ Mariner ship. BALTIMORE—The membership here extended a vote of compared to the 120 pounds for a vision last spring and contracts Another special order was for thanks to all the old timers fighting for jobs on the American manila net, yet has far greater signed with its various divisions nylon balloons which were used to then. The Union agreements called salvage oil rigs blown over in the Coal ships. Two of the Seafarers from the Cleveland Abbe •trength than manila. for wage increases, job seniority, Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane were at the last meeting, re--*' Shipping is just one of the in­ welfare benefits through the Audrey. The balloons were filled ports port agent Earl Shep Ing by to bid for jobs on the other dustries supplied by the company MAWD welfare plan, grievance with air and used to help refloat pard. The Abbe is laid up right vessels. which sells many of its products to now and these men are stand Shipping Picked Up the aircraft industry and others. procedure, up to three weeks' an­ the rigs. It makes cables for arresting gear nual vacations, five and ten per­ Shipping has picked up a good cent late shift differentials, eight deal during the past period. It paid holidays, overtime provisions ran ahead of registration despite and many other gains. the fact that two Calmar ships The nature of the shipping bus" were laid up. ness is such that much of the can There were 13 ships paying off, . .vas and similar production is cus10 signed on and, nine were in transit during the past two weeks. The SS Chilore, Cubore, Venorfe, P. Crosbie (left) is shown Marore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan-At­ finishing off zinc sockets at lantic); Marymar (Calmar); Alcoa end of heavy rubberized Planter (Alcoa); Council Grove cable. Below, sailmaker puts (Cities Service); Plymouth Victory finishing touches on windsail (Isthmian); J. B. Waterman (Water­ used to ventilate tankship car­ man) and: the Seagarden (Penn. go tanks. Variety of canvas, Nav.) paid off while the Baltore, nylon and dacron products Chilore, Cubore, Venore, Marore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan-Atlantic); are still, used aboard modern Alcoa Planter (Alcoa); Winter Hill ships even though steam has (Cities Service); Plymouth Victory has long since replaced sail. (Isthmian); and the Emilia (Bull) Company also is a big pro­ signed on. ducer of wire rope products in In transit were the Steel Scien­ another one of its plants. It tist, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Alamar, has installations in various At­ Bethcoa.ster, Seamar (Calmar); lantic and Gulf ports covered Alcoa Partner, Pilgrim (Alcoa); by MAWD pacts. Feltore, Baltore (Ore) and the Citrus Packer (Waterman). Bait. Cheers ACS Crew Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Crosbie ond shop-steward Steve Kowalski (top) discuss detail ofSlU-MAWD agreement. Below, Jim Barton (left) helps feed canvas to sewing machine operator. When finished, the canvas will be usffi OS a lifeboat cover. Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for cei'tain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the -.iptaiii or the purser when tliey •"v off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that It can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the 'shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your oniy proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again, when they want to sign on for another such voy-^ age. ;• , W f- �November 8, 1957 SEAFARERS Page FIvo LOG Canada 51U Offering Reward For Copy Of D/sf. 50 'Pact' MONTREAL—$200 award has been offered by the SIU Canadian District for an. authentic copy of the alleged "contract" between Clarke Brothers, Ltd, of Canada and District 50 of the United Mine Workers, The "agreement," which recognizes District 50 as representative for the rtien-^ manning Clarke's ships, was overtime is granted and then only is because of the manner in which signed at a time when the after the sailor can prove he has they were accepted. District 50 Clipping from "NMU Pilot" shows typical excerpt from "The Law er s Corner," column by Cooper which deals exclusively with Jones Act cases. company's fleet was in winter lay-up. The award was posted after In­ quiries among the seamen on Clarke ships, including some of the officers, failed to produce a copy of the contract, or even a complete outline of its terms. The only actual copies known to be, in ex­ istence are two special ones made for the Canadian Labour Board in May, 1957, The SIU has offered free legal assistance to any Clarke sailor who will exercise his right to obtain a copy of the agreement. No Fixed Hours The terms of the agreement, as pieced together by SIU organizers, are very vague. So far as can be ascertained there is no fixed work week and the men are subject to call at any time. Only nominal 4- worked more than 10 hours in one day. But little is collected because of the company's broken time work system. In addition, Clarke crewmembers have to double up as steve­ dores. For doing this type of work they are allowed $30 a month, pro­ viding they work more than 10 tons of cargo at every port of call. Not many men are eligible to col­ lect this "bonus" $30. For exam­ ple, the SS North Pioneer on its regular 12-day run hits 28 ports of call. Sixty percent of these take only six or eight ton assignments. In short, there is very little over­ time and almost no cargo handling penalty paid to Clarke Brothers seamen. One of the reasons for the scarcity of Clarke-UMW contracts, The NMU And Herman Cooper Herman E. Cooper is the attorney for the National Maritime Union, one of severaKslantiai space to communications unions his law firm reprefsents. In the NMU, Mr, Cooper obviously has been accorded a between people ashore and men number of striking privileges which are very rare or non-existent in other unions. Some aboard ship or in other ports, be­ cause the crewmembers' where­ of these privileges are obvious^ abouts are not always known. These ones. Others are more subtle,' that Curran's handling of this and regulations. Coast Guard re­ take the form of notices to crewThe privileges apparently de­ problem was the key political issue gulations and the effect of the members to get in touch with in­ rive from Cooper's position of in­ in the elections which were under­ way in the NMU at that time. fluence in the NMU, In those elections, Curran was Among the more obvious privil­ eges are those which are exempli- attempting to defeat several NMU officials, among them M, Hedley Stone, long-time secretary-trea­ The September 27, 1957 is­ surer of the organization, who had sue of the SEAFARERS LOG opposed the Curran-Cooper posi­ announced that the LOG would tion on the hiring hall issue. discuss Herman Cooper's role This was one expression of in the trade union movement, Cooper's activity that made him a Mr, Cooper is an attorney for storm center of NMU internal po­ the National Maritime Union litical affairs. In fact, the slate 'topand several other organizations posing Curran in the 1956 elections as well. Shortly after the an­ campaigned on the slogan "A Vote nouncement was published, the for Cooper's Rulto is a vote against SIU received a communication membership rule. Vote down the from Mr, Cooper, warning of the Curran slate." existence of libel laws and of At the recently-concluded NMU his intent to hold the SIU ac­ convention, a resolution was countable. adopted lauding Cooper and his The SEAFARERS LOG wishes firm. The resolution pointed to the to state it is well aware of its attorney's "resolve to stay clear of responsibilities and feels It has union policy and program, for demonstrated its reliability over which your officers are solely re­ the years as an organ of infor­ sponsible." mation and reporting. In the Among the more subtle in­ past, efforts have been made to fluences Mr, Cooper exercises is dissuade the LOG from discus­ his position as a columnist for the sing matters and subjects of in­ NMU "Pilot," the union's official terest to seamen and other trade publication. Only two other signed unionists. These efforts were un­ columns appear in the paper, the successful. others being those of Curran and In dealing with the subject at Hoyt Haddock, the NMU's Wash­ hand, the LOG is drawing from ington representative. the record for its material. The Mr, Cooper's column, which in­ adjoining article is the first of a cludes his photograph, is entitled series on Mr, Cooper's role,) "The Lawyer's Corner" and has appeared regularly for the past five fled by his freedom to participate years. In his column, Mr, Cooper actively in internal union matters discusses in great detail various generally restricted tO a union's types of seamen's lawsuits under rank and file" membership. An ex­ the Jones Act, These Jones Act ample of his participation was re­ cases have been the regular sub­ ported in the NMU "Pilot" of July ject matter dealt with in issue after 6, 1956, in the official ship chair­ issue since it became a feature in man's report of a ship's meeting }952, As Seafarers know, the on the SS United States, There Jones Act is the statute under are 1,000 NMU men on the ship; which seamen who fall ill or are 22,000 men voted in the NMU elec­ injured aboai-d ship can sue their tions. employers. The report stated under the Customarily, columns by special­ headline "Cooper Tells 'Big U' Cur- ists in any particular field are-de­ ran Action Saved NMU Hiring signed to acquaint the readership Hall" that, early In May. Mr, with information to benefit their Cooper, returning from a European everyday living. For example, sea­ trip on the US Lines' flagship, ad­ men and their families are con­ dressed a crew meeting, Mr, cerned and interested in other Cooper was reported to have, in ef­ matters of a legal nature such as fect, electioneered for NMU Pres­ rent control laws, tenant's legal ident Joseph Curran, specifically rights, loan and installment buying defending Curran's handling of the regulations, tqx laws, voting rights. 'Hiffng half fs'sue, It-^ill bd recalled Immigration gnd citlzensWp lawsj Taft-Hartley law on union collec­ tive bargaining and contracts. Such subjects have not been dealt with in Mr, Cooper's "The Law­ yer's Corner," only Jones Act cases. Readers of the "Pilot" have often expressed curlousity about another preferred position which Mr, Cooper enjoys in the pages of the NMU publication. Because of the nature of the industry, sea­ men's publications devote sub- win «« Lull tfc* Chirf CWJMU s8 WO*- MXCBKEP Z.OTZU S3 UPA^*^ 83 SEA VICTORV "See your lawyer" head (above) only re­ fers to NMU members who deal with Cooper. Notices to members using other attorneys are buried in 'Notices' column. I 'Ie»ie contact I your attorney'in New Orleane, k Louisiana. ! dividuals who wish to communicate with them, Mr, Cooper's preferential treat­ ment in this respect is pointed up by the special space which has been set aside for his exclusive use in communicating with NMU mem­ bers as contrasted to the treatment of notices to members who utilize the services of other attorneys. Here is how the "Pilot" handles this material; Notices from the Cooper firm to the membership appear under the heading "See Your Lawyer" (see reproduction). Underneath, in boldface, the in­ dividuals concerned ai'e instructed to communicate with the firm of Cooper, Ostrin & DeVarco, "NMU Chief Counsel," giving the address, zone number and telephone of the firm, "What about members who have attorneys other than Cooper, Ostrin & DeVarco? They do not appear under the heading "See Your law­ yer." They are dropped in another section containing general personal notices and are immersed among a wide variety of communications in light face type (see reproduction). Examination of all "Pilot" issues for the year 1957 to date shows that when a notice specifies an NMU member is to get in touch v/ith another attorney, the name and address of the attorney is not given. The notice usually reads "get in touch with your attorney" in a certain city with no street address or phone number. This is the way this type of notice most generally appears. In some in­ stances the name and address is given, but if so, the individual is not identified as an attorney. As a result of this pattern of handling such notices, readers of the "Pilot" have become aware of the distinction in treatment of notices for the NMU general coun­ sel's firm and those of other at­ torneys. Apparently this is among the reasons the NMU administration felt a lengthy, profuse resolution was necessary to attempt to reas­ sure its membership, with respect to the scope of the Cooper firm's influence and activity in the inter­ nal affairs of the National Mari­ time Union, had stepped into the picture after an attempt to oust the SIU via a company union had failed. The company and the UMW jointly re­ leased a statement, some three to four weeks before certification, an­ nouncing the recognition of Dis­ trict 50 as representative of Clarke's seamen and the accept­ ance of an agreement made in an "atmosphere of good will and friendly cooperation." But this recognition, supposedly the free ehoice of the Clarke erewmembers, eame about when the fleet was in winter layup. Not long after the "agreement." two UMW-manned Clarke vessels started carrying copper mined by strikebreakers in the Gaspe Copper Mines in Murdochville, Quebec, even though the United Steelworkers strike against Gaspe has had the solid support of every legiti­ mate labor union in Canada, LABOR ROUND-UP Miami teamster local 290 has climaxed a 10 year struggle for rec­ ognition with operators of Maula Industries., Inc, one of the world's largest producers of concrete prod­ ucts. A contract was signed two months after an NLRB election vic­ tory by the teamster local. The election followed a vicious anti­ union campaign in which alleged racketeering charges against the IBT were stressed by company of­ ficials. Maule wages previously ranged from $1.27 to $1.50 cents an hour for drivers and helpers. Some 300 workers effected by the two-year contract will get wage in­ creases of 12 to 20 cents an hour. The. Postal Workers Union has accused the Eisenhower adminis­ tration of having a double standard of value—"one for its employees and one for its big business friends." E. C. Hallbeck, the un­ ion's legislative representative, said that the President's "alleged reasons" and "excuses" for vetoing the pay bill passed by Congress were written "to support a previ­ ously conceived position, entirely without regard either to facts or justice." The President's argument that a pay raise for Federal work­ ers would contribute to inflationary pressures, "overlooks the fact that immediately after the (President's) plea to hold prices and wages steady, the cost of steel rose $6 per ton." The postal workers hav# earned a raise, Hallbeck said, be­ cause they have greatly increased their productivity, and wage in­ creases in private industry for equal skills have been far greater, t t 3« Free Asiatic flu vaccine shots will be given to some 3,000 mem­ bers and families of the Hudson Valley District Council of Carpen­ ters under a program approved by trustees of the council's welfara fund. An allowance will be paid covering each insured member's entire family to pay for inocula­ tions from local family doctors. The fund, covering members in nine New York State counties, was set up- in 1952.- . -- �Aggressive Pro-Red Machine Still Active In West Coast Ports The recently-concluded efforts of Harry Bridges to raid SIU fishermen in the Los Angeles area point up a fact that has been lost sight of recently—that there is still an active, energetic pro-Communist or­ ganization operating in the sive. Bridges is as aggressive as he ever was. He still spouts the prolabor field. The general assumption on the Soviet line on foreign policy and part of the public is that Commu­ is a particular booster of Red nist activity in the trade union China. On the union front, he loses movement has been completely no opportunity to try for spheres crushed. This is true to some of influence in other outfits. From time to time he has made degree in that the Communists and their allies can no longer count on polite approaches to the Interna­ a sizable assortment of unions in tional Longshoremen's Association, various industries as they could the Teamsters, and other groups, a dozen years ago. At that time, for and he is still working away tire­ example, they had considerable lessly in these areas. Despite all power and influence in such di­ the hue and cry, he still looms as verse industries as electrical prod­ an influential political figure in ucts, mining, communications and Hawaii where he occasionally gets transport, retailing, fur manufac­ a local politico to lend respecta­ turing and particularly in maritime bility to one of his gatherings. The fishermen's situation is typi­ where Bridges and Joe Curran led a strong combine that included the cal of many Bridges' operations in Marine Cooks, the Radio Operators the past. The bare-facedness of the Bridges' raid was demonstrated and others. Today unions like the United when one ILWU official declared Electrical Workers and the Mine, openly that the ILWU would "take Mill and Smelter Workers, once over the Seine and Line Fisher­ CP powerhouses, are on the defen­ men's Union" and that "These tac­ sive with their membership dwin­ tics would continue until . . . Fish­ dling away. Other party-infiltrated ermen and Fish Cannery Workers unions like the farm equipment locals were brought into ILWU." union and the National Union of Roving Squads Marine Cooks and Stewards have The tactics in question include been broken up. But Bridges con­ picketlines in front of all SIU. fish­ tinues to press pro-Soviet policies ing boats plus the usual roving Inside and outside the union move­ squads and strongarming which ment as aggressively as ever. have been employed in the past on Not that he hasn't taken a few various occasions. beatings in the last few years. One Of course, SIU Pacific District of the most severe defeats he suf­ unions reacted strongly to the fered was at the hands of the SIU latest Bridges' move and forced Pacific District when he attempted him to withdraw. to sustain the Communist-domi­ In light of the present political nated National Union of Marine climate and the tremendous decline Cooks and Stewards. He took a of Communist and fellow-traveler trouncing on that one with the strength in the US and in other result that the SIU Marine Cooks western countries, it is a point of and Stewards Union now has clear curiosity as to just why Bridges sailing in its field. In other ac­ feels confident and secure about tions, such as the Pacificus and the being able to expand his opera­ Aleutian beefs, he has also been set tions. back by the West Coast SIU affili­ One reason, in the eyes of many ates. However, that hasn't stopped observers, astonishingly enough, is him from trying. that he has the support of employer As Aggressive As Ever groups as well as undercover politi­ In fact, at a time when other cal backing. These groups find it pro-Communist outfits are pulling convenient to call Bridges a "re­ In their horns, soft-peddling the sponsible trade unionist." Among "line" and keeping on the defen- them are some of the same indi­ viduals who would support further legislative restraints on unions. As was reported in previous is­ sues of the SEAFARERS LOG, Bridges is quite ready to repay In kind for this support, as witness has backing of a bill which would have weakened the Jones Act. This readiness to "go along" is one reason for Bridges' "respecta­ bility" in employer eyes. Another one comes to mind readily—namely that the existence of Bridges' imion Is a handy tool with which to dis­ rupt and divide the labor move­ ment. Knowing that AFL-CIO unions could never swallow unity with Bridges, these groups find it to their interest to support his at­ tacks on other unions and overlook his consistent pro-Soviet policy. Bridges has also been successful in playing on the shippers' and operators' desire for greater earn­ ings by his constant din in behalf of greater trade with Red China. This is one party-line pitch which has great appeal to West Coast businessmen. Under the circumstances, the brunt of fighting Bridges—as it always has been—rests on the SIU Pacific District and its affiliates, including the local Maritime Trades port councils. They are stiU the only groups aggressively combat­ ing the last pro-Communist center rfii-c in the Idbor movement. ^ * m PHOTOS RTiCLB ve WelcoinedW your •1 { >»V h,. h,- • sfcC-?, isiiq -• . •' ^ F i- : :> > - :;i:- . '.v It pays to be V ^ \t COOL-HEADED "Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noon­ day sun" as the song goes. So do seamen in such super-heated spots as the Persian Gulf when they have to go to work out on deck. If your duties call for you to sizzle under a tropic sun, it's only sensible to keep your head covered at all times. Sun stroke is dangerous enough of Itself. Injuries that might be suffered In passing out from the heat can compound the difficulty. Wearing a little headgear can make all the difference. j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship | ' TIi I • y-:iF ir r 1 I -I I f I li (' T:»-:yv-f' Vsi*'* �\ SEAFARERS November 8. IfliT Par* fliinreii LOG TOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Ex-SIU Man, City Engineer Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Should You Pay Debts In Advance? ' Installment buyers often are mystified by the surprisingly small amount of refund they get when they pay their debts ahead of time. A woman in Washington state reports she didn't get inuch refund when she paid ahead of time the balance on her car, and complained to the finance company. An official replied the company "used standard refunding system used by all major finance companies," but ignored her request for a detailed statement of the credit charges. She wrote, "This whole expensive fRfair has taught us onfr thing—in the future we'll certainly look over the credit dealers and their charges before we sign." In Illinois, another family bought a car last year for $2,691. It got a $739 allowance for Its old car and paid $1,150 cash. Even though she paid the $802 blaance in only ten months and cancelled the insur­ ance, the finance company charged $168.80 for insurance and $18.20 for finance fee. The facts are, only 23 states regulate the amount of rebate the fi­ nance company must give you if you pay your debt ahead of time. In the other unregulated states, the charge can be whatever the dealer or finance company's conscience decides. Rebate Always Small But even in regulated states, the rebate is never as large as buyers without financial experience sometimes expect. A buyer who is charged $500, say, on a debt to be repaid within two years, assumes he would get back $250 if he paid up within a year. But what he doesn't realize is that even a properly proportionate rebate won't return him this much. That's because he owes the larger part of the money during the first year. The stales that regulate rebates generally require that finance com­ panies use the "78th method of refund." This is used by the more reputable finance companies and banks even in unregulated states. Assume that you owe $1,500 to be repaid in one year. At a typical charge for a new car of 6V^ percent on the original balance, which is a true per-annum rate of about 12 percent, your finance charge on $1,500 for a year would be,$97.50. But if you paid up the debt in six months, you wouldn't get $48.75. Even in the regulated states and among the most reputable lenders, you'll get back only $26.25. This bit of mathematical magic performed at your expense actually is correct. It's based on the fact that the sum of all the digits from 1 to 12 is 78. Thus the first month the finance company earns 12/78ths of your fee. The second month it earns ll/78ths; third month, 10/78ths, and so on. When you prepay your debt, the lender adds up the number of 78ths it has earned, and credits you with the rest. In our example of the 12-month debt paid in six months, the lender gets 57/78ths of the original finance charge. On a 24-month contract, the formula for figuring a properly pro­ portionate rebate changes. The sum of the digits, from 1 to 24 is 300. The finance company earns 24/300ths of the original finance charge the first month, 23/300ths the second month, and so on. Unconscious Act Pitchmen Coming . You yourself soon may be subjected to the hidden advertising method balled "subliminal perception" when you watch movies or TV. Vickary and Forrest, the promoters of this selling scheme, have revealed they have contracted with a chain of movie houses and also are planning a network TV test. Their spokes­ man, however, refused to tell this department what movie houses are Involved. As you know, your mind often can receive messages you don't realize you see. In a test in one theatre, the promotelrs kept flash­ ing' the words" "eat popcorn" on the screen at five-second intervals. The message appeared so briefly people weren't aware they were seeing it. But, the promoters claim, popcorn sales increased. Can advertisers really persuade you to buy goods or take other ac­ tions without your awareness of being persuaded? The most au­ thoritative answer this department has been able to get, is that if all the factors can be controlled, it might work oa.some people, especially those already disposed to buy or to do what the message-senders want, and who also have a high "threshold of awareness. The Institute on Motivational Research told the labor press that there have been many successful laboratory experiments in perception "below the tlireshold of awareness." There are two "thresholds," the conscious and the psychological. The laboratory experiments found people do react to ads even if they can't remember seeing them. Still, the Institute considers it "highly unethical to use a technique of which people aren't aware." Jane Bedell, of the Institute, said, "Interviews with thousands of consumers Indicate people generally would resent any effort to manipulate them through sublimal percep­ tion or any other technique which deprives them of their free choice. Advertising must be based on a right to listen or not to listen." Congressman William A Dawson of Utah already has warned of the dangers. He told this department that because little information has been disclosed by the promoters, a full study of the effectiveness and implications is needed. Meanwhile your best self defense may,be to have a couple of beers t¥:fvi;c. yqq waJcIi M ippvLe. or J.V. id Jower yoiu Ahcesbeld of awareness,, and restrain any buying impulses for a few dgys after. BALTIMORE—former seafarer who was a Navy boxing champ, an infantry officer in two wars and today holds three university degrees is now a sanitation engineer for the City of Baltimore. The wide-ranging career of onetime SIU man Honorato S. Echavez came to light re­ cently when Seafarer Charles E. Rawlings ran into his old shipmate and "swapped old war stories" while the SS Michael was in port here. Rawlings also makes his home in Baltimore. One of the first ships sailed by Echavez was the old SS Elizabeth. He shipped as a member of the ISU and joined the present-day SIU in December, 1938, less than two months after the Union was estab­ lished. A native of the Philippines, Eschavez, now 49, went Into the Navy shortly after he graduated high school in Manila and came on to win the Pacific Fleet flyweight boxing championship and the US fleet championship in 1932. The next year he captured the Atlantic Fleet title as well. In 1935, he enrolled at the Uni­ versity of Kansas to study electri­ cal engineering but financial diffi­ culties cut his stay short. He then went into the merchant marine, sailing in the deck depaftment, eventually saved enough money to return to Kansas to try for a degree in mining engineering but had to return to sea again for additional funds. By this time World War II had begun. Echavez shipped to the Mid­ dle East, survived the first bombing of Vizagapatam, India, in April, 1942, and was appointed 3rd mate in Durban, South Africa, when the regular mate became a casualty. After getting a license and sailing some more, he returned to the Uni­ versity of Kansas for the third time, graduated from the ROTC course there and found himself at the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga. Two years after Pearl Harbor he had a 2nd lieutenant's commission and was in New Guinea. As leader of the* Alamo Scouts Hub Stresses Yf elf are Info BOSTON—The membership was advised at the last meeting to make sure they keep a copy of the revised SIU Welfare Plan and Sur­ gical Schedule as it appeared in the last edition of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. It could come in handy and save time if there is any sickness in the family while the seafarer is at sea. There was a big turnout of Sea­ farers at the wake and funeral of Brother James M. Enwright who passed away on the night of our last meeting. Brother Enwright had been a member of the SIU for approximately three years and has put in most of the time on Cities Servce vessels. Shipping has been fair for the past period. The Government Camp, Bradford Island (Cities Service) paid off and signed on while the Natalie (Interconti­ nental), Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers), Little Rock (Fairfield), Cantigny (Cities Service) and Steel Admiral (Isthmian) were in port to be serviced. Ex-Seafarer Honorato E. Echavez is shown (top) on the deck of the old Elizabeth which was sunk in World War II. Below, he poses with his three children on the steps of his Baltimore home. under General Kruger, he took part in the landings on Leyte and Lingayen in the Philippines, as well as other actions, totalling up 49 months overseas before he was dis­ charged In May, 1948. Echavez now returned to Kansas for the fourth time and, by 1950, was married and had two degrees in mining engineering. Meanwhile, he had been promoted to captain in the Army Reserve and returned to Fort Benning for another 13week course. He completed that four days before the Korean War broke out in June, 1950, while gaining admission to the Graduate School of Sanitation Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Balti­ more. A few months later he was re­ called to active duty in Korea where he commanded an infantry company in the famed attack on "Heartbreak Ridge." He later at­ tended the Far East Command Chemical School at Camp Gifu, Japan, and served as a liason officer for an ROK division and as intelligence officer during 21 more Echavez strikes fighting pose for picture taken when hf |was Navy flyweight champ. months overseas. In mid-1953, Echavez resigned his commission and returned here to complete his education. He ob­ tained a master's degree from Johns Hopkins and eventually ob­ tained the city post. Settled down now, he has three youngsters and would like to hear from^ny for­ mer shipmates who want to talk over "the old days," Rawlings reports. His home is at 1505 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. Collision In Canal Scars Mafson Ship There was extensive damage re­ ported on the SIU Pacific District ship Hawaiian Tourist "after her collision with the New Zealand passenger ship'Rangitane in the Panama Canal last month. The collision occurred in the canal during a heavy rain squall while the Tourist was enroute to Cristobal. According to reports, her port bow was ripped open and the plating torn away, exposing the No. 1 'tweendecks and the bulwarks sheared off back to the No. 3 hatch. The Rangitane then smashed into the bridge wings, lifeboats, davits, and hit again at No. 5 push­ ing the bulwarks tlie length of the hatch. The Tourist barely made it into Cristobal where she almost sank when the engine rooms start­ ed taking water. It is estimated that she will be in Cristobal some two or three weeks for temporary repairs. This was one of the biggest shipto-ship cOllfsictn^t ev^r kDported In the Canal. �Pac« Eishi SEAFARERS November 8. 1957 LOG UNIONS \» r<v This Is »he second of a series of articles on American trd4f > unions to appear In the SEAFARERS LOG.-The serlet J will present a cross-seictlon of America's union member­ ship and their unions'accomplishments. / of AMERICA f Oih Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union j The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union was formed on Morch 4, 1955, through the merger of two CIO unions, the Oil Workers Internotionol Union ond the United Gos, Coke ond Chemicol Workers Union. The union's present membership of 210,000 consists of workers in oil production, tronsport ond refining; chemicol ond petrochemicol plonts; phormoceuticol monufocture; coke ond gos production ond reioted industries. With o heovy concentrotion of membership in Texos^^ Colifomio, Oklohomo ond the Middle West it hos its heodquorters in Denver ond 16 district offices. The union hos 600 locols which hold 1375 controcts with 625 componies. Its officiol publicotion, "Union News," is published twice o month. The chief officer of the internotionol is O. A. Knight who worked for Shell Oil in Indiono before becoming o union orgonizer. He wos elected president of the Oil Workers in 1940 ond of the combined union whbn it wos formed in 1955. NE of the youngest interna­ tional unions in the AFLCIO by virtue of its forma­ tion in 1955, the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Un­ ion has a bright future ahead of it as its jurisdiction covers areas of potentially-huge economic growth. While just two years old in its present form, the international's history actually dates back to World War I. It was at that time that the AFL chartered the original Inter­ national Association in the oil in­ dustry. But after some initial suc­ cess, the union's strength gradually declined in the anti-union atmos­ phere of the 1920's, ^y 1933, there were only 350 members left. With the passage of the Wagner Act, organizing activity revived strongly. In 1937, the union re­ ceived a CIO charter as the Oil Workers International Union and made rapid headway. Coke and chemical workers came Into the international via the Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers Union. This was the original core of Dis­ trict 50, United Mine Workers, but when that organization was con­ O Union's nienibership Includes men like this highly skilled research technician measuring efficiency of diesel fuels in company lab. verted into a "catch-all" outfit, the gas, coke and chemical workers broke away and received a CIO charter in 1942. Dealing as it does with many giant companies such as Shell Oil, Union Carbide, Cities Service and others, the union has placed strong emphasis in its contracts on senior­ ity provisions along with other un­ ion benefits. It is also proud of its superior pension plans which range from $125 to $200 a month in addi­ tion to Social Security. The internal structure of the un­ ion is noteworthy for str,ict mem­ bership controls on union activity. All strikes have to be authorized by a three-fourths' secret ballot majority. Union conventions are held annually and strict financial controls are imposed on disposition of local and international union 'funds. Nearly hsllf of the international's membership Is employed in elaborate refinery installations such as this one on the- Texas Gulf coast,.'Here union « V-r. diesel fuel* heating ^oils jand^other^esSential products. • �SIU got plaque from NJ local for aiding oil workers beef. O. A. Knight, International's head, was refinery worker. Close relationships are maintained with foreign oil workers unions. This shows Pres. Knight at an international conference in Rome. :5r^ •y'-S' 'W. itP .1; - i-"' '.i •1- 'i| Drug manufacture is a major area of representation. Culture for a vaccin*is?prepared by injectloii4ht6«ggife'^« Ht t tUi; ? v* ^^ u. Union, has had share of bitter strikes. Here police used tear gas on fi^^Spidtetsiat a Richmond, Califomiaj plant u ; . •''"Ik 11 �SEAFARERS Paf« Tea LOG Seafarers Star In TV Cig Ad SEATTLE—one-night stand as reading clerk at an SIU membership meeting here last August has helped catapult Seafarer F. "Whitey" Johnson into a featured spot on television screens all over the country. Johnson is one of Chester­ smoke to "relax" and live a little. field's "secret weapons" .Johnson, Eustace and a third against the tattooed "Marl­ SIU man were originally iselected boro man" ballyhooed by a compet­ ing cigarette brand. The LOG car­ ried a story on the tattoo ginunick (July 6, 1956) when the "relaxed, rugged he-man" approach In cigar­ ette advertising came Into piay. Now a new series of commercials filmed here in the Pacific North­ west area showing loggers, seamen and other "he-man" types working and relaxing with a Chesterfield is hitting the TV networks. Johnson and another SIU man, John F. "Knobby" Eustace, AB, are pic­ tured in some of the "seagoing" sequences. Switched To Bosun Although he ships regularly as steward or cook, "Whitey" took on the role of a brawny bosun for his acting career. From the ad-man's point of view, the galley or the messhall is not quite as aesthetic Seafarers F. "Whitey" John­ as the open deck with clouds all son,. steward (top), and John around and breezes lapping in F. "Knobby" Eustace, AB. everybody's hair. make like he-men (or Chester­ An Italian ship was the setting for most of the action with John­ field TV cigarette ads. son working the Italian crew on a trip up Puget Sound. Another Seattle to Bremerton. After the "deep-sea" sequence covered h "work" is over in each case, our ferry trip across the sound from heroes are seen lighting up a WC Trallership Program Killed Off By Red Tape WASHINGTON—After being enmeshed in red tape for almost 26 months, American-Hawaiian Steamship Company has announced cancellation of plans to build a fleet of trailerships for intercoastal trade. In August, 1955, A-H asked 18-knot fleet, the company decided the Maritime Administration that the number of cost changes in i;.. for approval of plans to build an ultra-modern trailership fleet. It was not until June, 1956, that the MA got around to approving the plans and specifications. Three months later the Defense Department informed the company that it had reviewed the plans and requested an increase in the speed of the vessels to 25 knots. The MA also stated that in con­ sideration of these changes the Government would pay the cost of the increased speed and other na­ tional defense fealui'es. The company then redrew its plans and submitted two sets for the construction of both 18 and 25 knot vessels. But it was not until February, 1957, almost 18 months after the company's first request, that the plans cleared all the reg­ ulatory bodies and agencies and bids were requested. The company noted that five shipyards were anxious to bid on the proposed 18-knot ships in 1955, but when the bids were opened in April, 1957, only two firms tend­ ered offers. Construction costs had so sky­ rocketed fiom August, 1955, to April, 1957. that the estimates were far in excess of those contemplated at the start of the program. The bids were from $22,200,000 for the 18-knot ship to $28,575,000 for the 25-knot vessel. The cost of each ship was lower according to the number ordered. On submitting the bids to the MA, American - Hawaiian officials were informed that the Adminis­ tration no longer could see any basis for granting a national de­ fense allowance for the 25-knot vessel. Plans for that type ship, originally requested by the Gov­ ernment, were dropped. ' ' ' ^After reconsidering plftnf for the" construction during the 26-month period were far too excessive and decided to scrap the entire inter­ coastal program. Seattle Shows Improvement SEATTLE — Shipping for this area, as for most of the West Coast ports, has picked up over the past period. Registration ran only slightly ahead of shipping in the steward and engine departments, while it trailed in the deck depart­ ment. The Wild Ranger (Waterman) and Producer (Marine Carr.) paid off and signed on while the John C. (Atl. Carr.), Calmar, Flomar, Kenmar (Calmar), Armonk (NJ Ind.), Jean LaFitte, Choctaw (Waterman), Grain Trader (Grain Fleet) and Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) were in transit. All were in good shape with no beefs reported. Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate hifnself for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and qther groups namied by the membership. Since SIU membership^ meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. [. for roles in the commercials when the TV men visited the hall here on meeting night. The third man later backed out, so the "maitre d'" at the Hotel Washington was rung in and became a "sailor" instead. Aside frona the notoriety, the boys earned some of those husky TV acting and rehearsal fees for the original filming and will pull down more each time one of the films shows up.on the screen. Johnson is well known to Sea­ farers for his pithy observations on foreign portJ which have appeared in the LOG. Tug Salvage Jobs Boost Port Mobile MOBILE—There were a couple of tugboat accidents around the harbor during the past week which resulted in salvage jobs for the men on the beach. Seafarers work­ ing on one of those jobs have been putting in 16 hours a day for the past ten days trying to refloat and repair a sunken barge loaded with asphalt. MB Flu Epidemic There was also a mild epidemic of flu in the area during the past two weeks. A considerable number of men on the beach were-hit by It but are all now on the way to recovery. Vaccine shots are being distributed throughout the port and it is expected that the epi­ demic will soon be over.' Although shipping has been on the slow side, class "C" men were able to land berths in every de­ partment. The port had to send some of the jobs to outports to be filled. Perhaps the increasing num­ ber of relief Jobs in and around the harbor accounts for the "A" and "B" men wanting to take it easy on the beach for awhile. Shipping will probably continue to be slow for at least another pe­ riod, But it is expected to pick up then as two coastwise tanker-box ships are coming in for repairs and the third trailership is expected to take on a full crew. Mobile men figure that the trailership run will be a steady source of good jobs in this port. Plck-Up Cheers San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping improved greatly during the past period with class A and "B" men taking all of the available jobs. Shipping ran far ahead of registra­ tion, especially in the deck depart­ ment where the dispatcher was hard put to fill some class "A" berths. • There were nine vessels in port within the last two weeks. One, the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clippers), paid off and signed on. The John C. (Atlantic Carriers) also signed on. The Calmar, Pennmar (Cal­ mar); Choctaw, Jean LaFitte, Aioundria, Wild Ranger (Water­ man) and Steel Director were in transit. / There'were no mtijor beefs to be disposed of on these vessels. < NovembeE i, i957 STIIL FLYIR (Icthmlin), taat. M —Chalrmaii, J, Morrlw Saeratary, M. •urna. Nat anoufli branda of cigarattea. Wipar nilaaed ahip—tumad inta haadquartara. Ship'a fund *40. Shortago of glaaaaa and apooni. 400 qta. wera-aboard at aaillng. Staward dept. maatlng hald ta inatruct man in their respectiva Joba. Ship to ba fumigated for roaehaa—auggaat apraylng every weak. Baafa to ba brought to delagateai maaanuui not aarving properly. Beef about the baker, complainta about baUng. Diiputa about night lunch. Cota to ba taken care of. Un­ derwear not to ba worn in messhall. PINNMAR (Calmar), July l»—Chair­ man, V. Mantai Saeratary, J. Oold. Soma disputed ot. Report accepted. New delegate'elected. Sept. If—Chairman, J. Bawdan; Sae­ ratary, V. Mania. Foc'alea to ba rotary, F. Oemez. Report on man lost in Mississippi River. Shlp'g fund $33.34. Report accepted. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Oct. JChalrmsn, D. Parker; Eecretary, O. Gregory. Some disputed ot for Trini­ dad workers. Report-accepted. New delegate elected. Need new refrigera­ tor for mesa room. Officer pantryman to see patrolman about lieing fired. . ••P*- »•—Chairman, A. Richards; Secretary, H. Treddln. Ship'a fund $76.28. Need new wash­ ing machine. Need wind chutes Wringer on washing machine to be repaired. New treasurer elected. To purchase more chairs from fund. FBLTORE (Ore Nav.), Sept. 31 — Chairman, E. i King; Secretary, Wf. Strickland. Man removed from ship at San Salvador to hospital in Miami. New delegate elected. One man missed ship, replaced in Bait. Crew request­ ed not to use galley as passageway. Too much noise in passageway at night. Washing machine to ba re­ paired. MICHAEL (Carres), Sept. 34—Chair­ man, c: Yeager; Secretary, O. Mc­ Lean. Few hours disputed ot. Re­ quest variety of menus. Lettuce, to­ matoes and juices to be served more often. Pantryman to help messmsn during ru.sh Iiour: steward to check messhall during meal hour. paintsd. Rapalra being made. Soiled linen to ba turned in. Steward thanked mcmbera for making thia a tine trip. Good crew. Report ac­ cepted. Lockera and bunka to ba atripped when leaving ahip. Proper attire to ba worn in meaa haU. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Sept. 2f —Chairman, C. Hammla; Secretary, R. Hall. Delegate reported on BuU Line atrika. flu vaccine—urged men to get ahota. Ship'a fund $5.50. Some dis­ puted ot to ba taken up with patrol­ man. Reporta accepted. Request cleaning fresh water tank, and better slop cheat. FLORIDA STATE (Ponea), Sept. If —Chairman, H. Will; Secretary, M. Caddy. No beefa—everything running smoothly. Ship's fund $14.60. New delegate and secretary - treasurer elected. Suggestion to alternate cold suppera in different ports. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Pantry and recreation all to be kept cleaner. Repair lists to be made up and submitted in quadruplicate with copy to headquarters minutes. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Sept. If — Chairman, C. Webb; Secretary, R. Mason. Check for additional repairs. Ship'a fund $35.16. Report accepted. One member to ba brought up for disciplinary action for failing to at­ tend general business meeting on Sept. 29. Keep noise down in passage­ ways. Lounge to ba cleaned after using. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. SAMUEL F. MILLER (Boston Ship­ ping), Sept. If—Chairman, H. Hlgglnbothyn; Secretary, W. O'Connor. New dele^ta elected. Ship'a fund S47. Will purchase books and magazines In Calcutta. One man m. to be flown back to States. Some members hav­ ing dental work done—do not feel too good in hot weather. Discussion on shore leave and cups left on decki S26 to ba used for .purchase of books. NATIONAL LIBERTY (National Shipping), Sept.- 22—Chairman, S. Walls; Secretary J. Knight. Few turn­ overs in all depts.: no beefa. New delegate elected. Repairing of fans to be reported to delegate. Cups to be returned to pantry. To discuss cleaning of laundry and recreation room. VALLEY FORCE (Penn. Nav.), Aug. 31 — Chairman, (none); Secretary, (none). Vote of thanks to patrolman for excellent service while ship was docked In Boston. Unsafe condition of ship pointed out—dunnage on decks—no provision made to remedy condition. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Sept. 28—Chairman, O. Grant; Secretary, R. Brown. Ship won $250 Safety Award Contest. No decision as to disposal. Motion to have banquet for crew with safety award money, after clearing through hall. Painting quarters to ba cleared up before sailing. New dele­ gate elected. Each dept. to alternate in cleaning of laundry. Worn mat­ tresses to ba replaced. \ WARRIOR (Waterman), Sept. 22— Chairman, B. Anderson; Secretary, M. Elliott. Everything running smoothly. New delegate elected. Discussion on American Coal beef and other Union affairs; care of washing machine; linen changes: use of coffee percola­ tors Instead of urna. Return cups to pantry after using. ARLYN (Bull), Sept. 30—Chairman, J. Bednar; Secretary, F. Collins. Cash payment for breakfast and lunch. Captain to put out small draw. Re­ pair list submitted to captain. Ship's fund $1.30. Many hours disputed ot. Something to be done about unsafe working conditions In engine room— wire brushing; secure dark glasses for fire room. New treasurer elected. Steward passed away at Madiera laland—plana made to take up donation for widow—a committee of two to hamUg aamo. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Sept. 24 —Chairman, P. Perez; Secretary, J. AAaldonado. Report on sanitary men's failure to pcrroim duties. Reports accepted. IRENESTAR (Triton), Sept. 2f — Chalrm.an, B. Hay; Secretary, L. Rob- .arts. One man missed sliip in Brazil,. All beefs to be taken up and dis­ cussed at meeting and not to com­ plain to pa(ro1inaii Individually. Dele­ gate to refer beefs to patrolmen in proper manner. Ship's fund $11.52. One man paid off by mutual consent In Brazil. One man shipped aboard. All rooms were painted. Discussion on cooking of potatoes—there is to bo no waste—all potatoes to be utilized before 48 hrs. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Vote of thanks to delegate for excellent job. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vie. Carriers), Sept. 24-Chairman, A. An­ derson; Secretary, F. Hicks. Repair list requested. Man logged. ifew hours disinitcd ot. Safety meeting held. Gangways in poor condition. LA SALLE (Waterman), Sept. 13— Chairman, G. Bales; Secretary, G. Bales. Two men short leaving NO. $8 missing In .ship's fund. Skyli.ght to be opened: medical supplies .to be cheeked. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramping), Sept. 1—Chairman, J. Stevens; Stcretery, B.; Amjiberry. New delegate elected. One man missed ship'in Bos­ ton. Report accepted. Keep all screen doors clo.scd while in India. Washing machine to .be kept clean and turned off after "Use. Magazines and books ' to be relumed to library. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Sept. 32— Chairman, J. Rueda; Secretary, A. Carpenter. One man injured and taken to hospital. Report made. Messhall needs painting—.see patrolman about same. Delayed sailing disputed. LOGS, ship's minutes and OT sheets received. Request automatic washing machine. Discus.sion on sanitary work. Need lome mattre.sscs. DEL VIENTO (Miss.), Sept. I— Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, W. Creel. New delegate elected. 18 hrs. disputed OT. Di.scussion on drunkenne.ss. Sept. 26—Chairman, B. Spears; Sec­ retary, J. Beasley. One man missed ship in Sanlos. 18 his. disputed OT. Reports accepted. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 23— Chairman, C. Doggett; Secretary, M. Eschenko. Letter received from un­ known ch.nracter. to Ije turned over to patroiinnn. .Some di.sputed O'f, Two men leaving ship. Two men missed ship since payoff; one man short. R^orts accepled. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Sept. 15—Chairman, C. Hasz; Secretary, D. Clifton. Beef regarding chief engineer, to be taken up with patrolman. Water tanks to he cleaned. Ilcav.v duty wash­ ing machine to be ordered. Vote of -thanks to .steward dept. for good food and service. DEL AIRES (Delta), Sept. 14— Chairman, J. Davis; Secretary, A. May, New delegate elected. Ship's fund, $78. One man missed ship. Some disputed OT. New secretary-reporter elected. Discussion on slusiiing decks: new food plan by stcwa'rd to be put into effect. Better grade of meat received. Vote of thanks to Union for assistance. MICHAEL (Carras), Sept. S—Chair­ man, C. Rawlings; Secretary, / M. Beaching. Beef concerning menu. Del­ egate to take care of ship's business for Individuals. Discussion on steward dept. member driiikin.g and perform­ ing and causing dis.scnsion among crew members. Man was warned. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Ovarsaai), Sept. 14—Chairman, J. Smith; Sacra-: tary, G. Darners. One man failed to Join ship in Brazil. Captain cut stew­ ard's requisitions, ship is now short fresh fruits, vegetables and fruit Juices. Minor beefs. Retiu-n coffee cups to sink. Recreation room to ba kept clean. ^ Sept. 22—Chairman, C. Damara; Sae­ ratary, J. Cummins. Minor beefs. Few AMBS VICTORY (VIcterv Carriers), hours disputed OT. Vote of thanks to Aug. 34—Chairman, C., f^t^filngi ^ac^ ^ •delegate and steward dept. I ,I > 1 • . , V j �.-• • November 8, 1957 SEAFARERS Fere Elevea LOG 'Automation 1957' 22 Seek 14 Posts In WC Cooks' Vote ••• SAN FRANCISCO—Voting is now underway to fill 14 offices of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the union's first election. Of the 22 candidates running, six are un­ opposed. Five of the six unopposed rlne Cooks and Stewards from con­ trol of the West Coast ships. nominees are incumbent of­ The union had repaid Its debt to ficers. They are H. A. Robinson, Portland agent; Charles Green, Seattle patrolman; Wilmington agent Joseph Goren; New York agent Louis Foyt, and Wilder Smith, New York patrolman. Fred Hansen Is the only candidate for the position of assistant secretarytreasurer. As for the other officers, Ed Turner and Walter Chamberlain are competing for the position of secretary-treasurer. Competition Is heaviest for the position of San Francisco dispatcher. Pete Blanchi, Louis Kurtz and William Rennle will vie for that post. Five mem­ bers are trying for the three posi­ tions of San Francisco patrolmen while the positions of Wilmington patrolman, Seattle agent and Port­ land patrolman each have two can­ didates. Balloting which started on No­ vember 1st will continue through December 31st. Also on the ballot for the mem­ bership Is a proposal for a $20 yearly assessment to help repay the union's indebtedness to the Sailors Union of the Pacific. The MC&S had received loans from the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, the California State Fed­ eration of Labor and the SUP to finance Its extensive organizing campaign to oust the Communistdominated National Union of Ma- ^ The Rube Goldberg contraption pictured above is an over­ simplification of the kind of union-busting rigs at work in today's push-button world. For a price, you can walk up to a shiny machine and get a pack of smokes, coffee with one or two lumps, a shoeshine and a host of other conveniences. Union-busting has been developed into a machine type of operation in the same way. For a fat fee, the employer who wants to push an existing union out of his plant or to keep an aggressive one out can get the services of "experts." The apparatus is tailor-made to each company's needs, and besides NEW YORK—Headquarters has it's a "legitimate" business expense like the rent each month. been receiving a number of in­ Life on a Llberlan-flag ship very The gimmicks range from the sudden appearance of the often has Its hazards In the form quiries from delegates on the RobIn Line ships, reports Bill Hall, "XYZ Employees Association" and, coincidentally, job pro­ of low pay, undermanning and un­ assistant secretary-treasurer. Most motions for a couple of ringleaders, to the start of low-cost safe working conditions. But the of them want to know who wrote cafeterias for employees right on the premises. Lush com­ LST Alberta had more than her the NMU agreement under which pany-paid parties and five and dime pay increases on the eve share of excitement on a recent they are sailing, the NMU or the of union bargaining elections are standard equipment as well. voyage between Nova Scotia and company? No matter who made it Since the boss has called in "labor experts" to handle his New York. up, they say, it certainly can't com­ reported In the Boston press, "union situation" it's a cinch his accountants have doped out, a As pare to SlU standards. salvo of frantic radio messages Headquarters would like to ex­ for example, that it's cheaper to set up a cafeteria and charge brought the Coast Guard on the tend its thanks to the delegates on 15 or 25 cents a day for roast beef dinners than to pay the run while the ship was passing the the various ships arriving in this workers the 15 to 25 cents an hour more in hourly wages the Massachusetts coast en-route to the port. They are doing a good job union would fight to get for them. Cape Cod canal. clearing up small beefs and repairs There are unions that have been guilty of phony practices It seems that the skipper and before arriving. This helps the and the AFL-CIO and President Meany have spoken and the second mate had been at log­ patrolmen pay the ship off faster gerheads over various Issues all and gives him more time to work acted in clear and specific fashion in these instances. At the through the trip. When the vessel's on any major beef that might have same time, Meany has pointed out management's culpability. steering gear broke down It was the come up. It is unfortunate that management has shown none of the last straw. A heated argument Shipping for this port has taken zeal in rooting out union-busting rackets that the AFL-CIO broke out between the two which a strong turn for the better. Book has shown in handling phony unions in some segments of ended with the skipper assaulting the mate and biting the radio op­ men are not finding it too difficult labor. erator. Crewmembers parted the to ship out regularly if they are 4 4 4 Ax 'Settles' Squabble On Liberia LSI RobinMen Rap NMU Contract not waiting for a special run. During the past period 20 ships paid off, four signed on and ten were in transit. The Steel Scien­ tist, Plymouth Victory, Steel Voy­ ager, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Coalinga Hills, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); CS Baltimore, Bent's Fort (Cities Service); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); Seatrains New York, Texas, Louisiana, Savannah, New Jersey (Seatrain); Evelyn (Bull); Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers); The Cabins (Terminal Tankers) and the Natalie (Inter­ continental) paid off while the Steel Voyager (Isthmian), Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers), Natalie (Intercontinental) and the Andrew Jackson (Waterman) signed on."' °' Delayed To Death A classic example of how not to promote a modern mer­ chant marine is the snafu over the American-Hawaiian trailership program. The program has now been abandoned be­ cause of a series of conflicting Government decisions which so delayed matters that the ships became uneconomical to build. Of course, any shipowner who goes to the Government for aid has to expect some delay because no agency can make snap decisions on matters involving large sums of money. Putting it the other way, it would be nice if the shipowners would, or could go ahead on their own when they have a project of this kind in mind. At the same time, hanging up a shipbuilding program for 26 months, as in this instance, is the surest way to kill progress <i i i i t 'i 9I • in ^afitifidfe. •v • ' 'V- ft--' ) combatants but the skipper wasn't ready to fold up that easily. He got a carving knife and a fire ax and went after the mate again. Crewmembers again Intervened and hustled the captain off to his cabin, where. It was reported, he calmed down. When the Coast Guard came aboard, the gang was anxious to clear up matters so that they wouldn't be accused of mu­ tiny. The Coast Guardsmen, a police chief, state police detective and an FBI agent straightened out the beef after a four-hour argument. The captain agreed to hold his peace and the first mate took charge of the ship for the rest of the run Inii| New York. *'= ^ the A&G early this year, and is currently paying off Its loan from the State Federation. The yearly assessment Is to be put Into a fund to repay the more than $300,000 borrowed from the SUP. A varied menu helps keep the men happy, and the crew of the Pennmar wish to nominate their steward, Vincent Monte, as tops In keeping a con­ tented crew. "We extended a vote of thanks to the steward," writes John B o w d e n, ship's delegate, Monte " for feeding the crew plenty of fresh fish. Although a picture could not be supplied, the crew can verify that a lot of salmon and stripped bass has been coming to the tables and enjoyed with great relish." 4 4 "a Ml it] 4 Realizing that men hospitalized In a foreign port will need enough money to tide them over. Seafar­ ers on th Del Mar have passed a resolution Increasing the donation paid out of the ship's fund for a man getting off the ship sick to $50. This should help him buy any Items that he might need, writes ship's delegate G. W. Duncan. 4 4 4 Other food departments came Into the limelight for their share of praise. The stewards on the SS Florida State are doing a fine job and with a little cooperation from the rest of the crew In keep­ ing the messrooms In shape. It will be a very Gaddy enjoyable trip, writes ship's reporter Monroe Gaddy. Wanted; Seafarer Sputnik Spotters CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Sea­ farers on vessels in the North Atlantic have been requested to aid In tracking down Sputnik, the Russian earth satellite. Dr. Armand Spitz, co-ordlnator of "Operation Moonwatch," reported that Sputnik, which lost Its "beep" last week, has not been spotted In this area for several days. The "moon," he said, passes over this part of the country during the daylight or pitch darkness and is oblit­ erated from telescopes. But vessels in latitudes be­ tween 50 and 70 degrees east of Newfoundland, he said, are in a good position to see the object during the twilight hours. He has requested that men on ships in that area make observations of the moon and Its rocket dur­ ing Its travel for "Operation Moonwatch." I J.I •1 { TTr ' 'n ; , ,y '•3 �Pagm Twelvg SEAFARERS 'Sea-Spray' Good Lesson Can Y Bring Books Back By Seafarer "Red" Fink They're brewing the prover­ bial "tempest in a teapot" on the Wang Pioneer these days over the disposition of the ship's library of paper-bound books sup­ plied by the Union. The fracas erupted after the steward brought back a stack of overtime sheets, SIU agreements and a ship's library package from the New Orleans hall. The ship is now in Karachi, Pakistan. At the following ship's meeting, the steward suggested that the li­ brary books be passed around so each man could exchange his book for whatever he wanted. That way, he contended, they could bypass the problem of having the whole package lie around in the recrea­ tion room where the local people in foreign ports could make oif Hil I'm the new fireman!' with them. This idea seemed to meet gen­ eral agreement until a few men raised objections. The steward ex­ plained why he thought the books should be kept in a place where they could be watched, and that it USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL was funny how everybody was con­ GALVESTON. TEXAS BOSTON. MASS. Marvin P. Bennett Nighbert Strator cerned about a few dozen little Lawrencs CampbeU Aaron Sasser N. Gendron WUllam Walker books but undismayed by other Georga D. Rourk* Zachariah WUliami Maurice B. F. Grlce V. E. Wilkerson USPHS HOSPITAL beefs. However, when the vote .MEMPHIS, TENN. USPHS HOSPITAL came he was overruled and all the Charles Burton NORFOLK, VA. books were put in the "rec" room. Francis J. Boner George R. Trimyer SAILOR SNUG HARBOR Frank T. Campbell Joseph C. Wallace ISLAND, NY Needless to say, he adds, "there victor B. STATEN James T. Moore Cooper is not one of the new books in the USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH recreation hall now, since the sea FORT WORTH, TEXAS BROOKLYN, NY lawyers won out." Despite the "I- Benjamin F. Deibler W. E. OrzechowsU Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer told-you-so" nature of his com­ James R. Hodges August J. Paneplnto Eladio Aria H. C. Mclssac Fortunate Bacomo Albert Martinelll ment, this at least may prove to be EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL Joseph Bass vie Milazzo CAMBRIDGE, MD. a good lesson for the future. If Melvin Bass Joaquin Iliniz Juan Denopra Joseph B. Murphy something can't be tacked down Thomas R. Lehay John J. Drlscoll W. P. 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Parker B. Estrella J. Declnque A. Androh J. Stanton W. Smith R. Gresham ! By David Grossman i ! I sit at home thinking All about the sea. i And lands across the ocean. | That I would like to see. ; Holland has the windmills, \ Now German beer is swell, has the sardines, i Norway, France has the Chanel; STREET ADDRESS Norember t, H&l LOG Russia has the vodka, Italy has its wine, Africa has the diamonds, Swiss watches tell the time. But of all the lands I've mentioned Which are so far away. The best place to come home to . Is still the U S A. Welfare Helps Get Allotment To the Editor: On Sept. 26 I wag injured on the Orion Planet while standing watch and wai hospitalized at Bahrein Island in the Persian Gulf. While there, my wife wrote that she hadn't received an allotment from the company and was destitute. I couldn't notify the agent to do It so it cost me money to exchange the local Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer.- Names will be withheld upon- request. I think we should go this one better if our plan can afford it. I think a man should have the voluntary right to retire at 60 years of age with a threaquarter pension and at 65 should be able to draw his full pension if he desires. All of this is con­ tingent on the ability of the plan to swing it, if not now, then sometime in the near future. Paul Arthofer SS Del Mar $1 $1 Del Norte Aid Lauded By Wife To the Editor: 1 wish to express my thanks and gratitude to the members of the SIU and the crew of the Del Norte who were so nice to me during the illness and death of my husband, Clarence Thibodeaux. \ 1 also want to thank the staff at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans for everything it did to help during his illness. Many thanks and God bless all of you. Mrs. Clarence Thibodeauz 4 4" 4 currency into dollars and sfend it on to her. Finally I was able to contact the SIU welfare department, which contacted the company and got it to allow some of my To the Editor: The Wacosta has just made a pay to go to my wife. She final­ ly received some money from run from Gulfport, Miss., to them on Oct. 21 after missing Kunsan, Korea. We are now re­ turning to the Gulf via Moji, two allotment payments. I would like to thank the SIU Japan, and San Pedro. The ship welfare office for looking into will probably go on the Eastthis matter and getting some Coast - Gulf-California-Far East action on it. My wife would run. Enclosed is a picture of our have been in bad shape without the Union's help. I myself will skipper, H. M. Samuels. He's probably be out of action for the best skipper anyone wants some time. Thanks to all for to sail with. He will do anything and go out of his way for any­ their assistance. one if he pos­ Jim C. Whatley sibly can. If 4" 4" t anyone fouls Wacosta Crew Haiis Skipper Nixes Change On Job Calls To the Editor: A few weeks ago some men­ tion was made in the LOG con­ cerning the changing of the job call hours in our shipping halls. I wish to add my views, if I may. I am definitely not in favor of the hours of the calls being changed. One brother offered the ex­ planation that the hourly calls interfere with his ability to conduct personal or private business such as visits to the unemployment office. I say that when a man is ready to ship he will have taken care of all his personal business before he starts attending the job calls to try f or a .ship. Anyway, it takes only • half hour to check with the unem­ ployment offices in most states as far a seaman. Is concerned. Besides, if we cut the calls down to three or four a day it is going to cause unnecessary .jams of men in our halls when all of them pack in to make the call. We also must look at it from the companies' viewpoint. They place an order for a man in the morning expecting him to arrive aboard at least by noon. As it is now some guys take most of the day they shipped to get aboard even when they've already got their working gear on. No, I think things should be left as they are. A change will lead to abuses and only put added pressure on the dis­ patchers. Backa Revised Pension Another subject calls for some study and remedy, and that is our retirement plan. We truly have a fine one when a man is able to retire at any age if he is disabled and has the required years of seatime. But up he gets a good^ talkingto on the first go-round. But when a guy continues getting in trou­ ble, well then Samuels he's . got no­ body to blame but himself. Once the ship leaves port the skipper passes out a draw list and, after it is returned, he puts out the draw. Everyone on board just couldn't believe get­ ting a draw in the middle of tha Pacific Ocean. Every couple of days in port you naturally have it coming to you. Captain Samuels is a wonder­ ful man to sail with and sure likes the food. So anyone who wants to sail on a good ship with a fine skipper would do well sailing the Wacosta. But anyone who continues to foul up should beware of her. Eugene Rajr 4i 4 4 Ship Sanitation Poses Problem To the Editor: Is it possible to take any or­ ganized action to prevent steve­ dores and unauthorized natives In foreign ports from coming aboard ship and invading the crews' quarters, messhall, recre­ ation room and toilets, thus leaving them in a most unsani­ tary condition? 1 have observed the reluc­ tance of most crewmembers to participate in correcting this sit­ uation. They seem to ignore it or run away from it. Why? Sanitation is of prime im­ portance both at sea and in port, not to mention peace and quiet so a man cap sleep when off watch. After all, the ship is our home. John Geese, OS SS John B. Kuiukundie �* v.:-v N*Tcmber g. 19S7 SEAFARERS . STIIL ARCHITICT , (Islhmlin), ••Irt. •—Chairman, V. Rlzxute; Sacratary, O, Sauar. Dlaciused milk altuaMon. Ona man mUaed ahlp Long Beach, waa turned in at San Fran. hall. Crawa foc'alei and meaehall to ba painted. Keep bathrooma clean. Glaiaes and allverwara to be kept separately ao no ona will ba cut. STEEL VOYACER (Isthmian), Sept. 35—Chairman, E. Atkins; Secratary, K. Juachtar. All keys to be given to dele­ gate before leaving ship at payoff. Ship's fund, S9.82. Delegate said a check will be made, about subsistence while in drydock, June 24. Steward to check on poor grade of coffee and meat. CHiWAWA (Cities Service), Sept. 2« —Chairman, F. Raid; Secretary, L. Hagmann. Crew to strip bunks and leave rooms in clean condition. Aleet- In galley also leak in galley. One fire­ man alek. A ahip't treasury waa augpested and donated at SI per member. LOG Pac* Thirteen SlU Tankermen: SS Mermaid WESTPORT (World Tramping Agency), Sept. 32—Chairman, R. Crattky; Secretary C. Stack. Ship's fund, $9. Repairs In deck dept. Glasses and dishes are ordered. Delegate to see captain for Union news. Radio oper­ ator said he will not cooperate. DEL CAMPO (Mist.), Sept. 14 Chairman, H. Karitan; Secratary, C. Braaux. All repairs made. Ship's fund, SB.IO. New delegate elected. Take bet­ ter care of washing machine. Do not empty coffee grounds in pantry sink. No beefs. KYSKA (Waterman), Sept. 15 — Chairman, J. Touart; Secretary, J. Thomas. Alcn on voyage 61 to inquire about lodging while ship in Osaka, Japan; also men to collect lodging this voyage from shipyard in Alemeda, Calif. Film* purchased. Ship's fund, $21.29. Valve in pantry coffee urn to be repaired. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for fine Job; also vote of thanks to men taking care of movies. DOROTHY (Bull), Aug. 1$—Chair­ man, G. Bremman; Secretary, T. Greaney. Everything running smoothly all departments. Need fans in mess hall. Communications posted. Repair list to be submitted so necessary re­ pairs can be made in port. Ing chairman gave vote of thanks to ship's engineers on Installing addi­ tional ducts to make quarters cooler. A vote of thanks also by membership to ship's delegate on job well done. WELLESLEY VICTORY (Isthmian), Sept. 12—Chairman, C. Parker; Sec­ retary, L. Banks. Keep doors locked in order to keep natives and flies out of passageway. Messman became ill tn Sept. 8 in Colombo, Ceylon. It was Sept. 9 before doctor came to ship. MASSMAR (Calmer), Sept. 19 — Chairman, W. Zaieski; Secretary, F. McCaii. New locks on repair list. Food has improved since being at sea. Ef­ fort made to maintain quality while In port. MARORB (Ore. Nay.), Sept. 17— Chairman, F. Stone; Secretary, A. Murry. Ship's fund, $3.02. One man hospitalized in San Juan, PR. Patrol­ man to see steward about cooperating with ship's delegate. Ice water to be put on tables. All hands to donate Si to ship's fund. SEATRAiN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Sept. 21—Chairman, R. Bruden; Sec­ retary,' J. Lahwyk. Steward to put more crackers and dinner plates out. Coffee cups not to be left on fan tail. Delegate elected for • Safety Commit­ tee program. Steward to see patrol­ man at payoff. SEATRAiN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Sept. 23—Chairman, J. Ciovani; Sec­ retary, W. Logan. Ship's fund, $44.22. Ships delegate elected. Motion made to have poop deck washed every day. and steward to see about getting more stores. Steward to get more glasses for mcssroom. SHiNNECOCK BAY (Tank Ship), Aug. 25 — Chairman, G. Skendeias; Secretary, none. Delegate G. Skendeias resigning. New ship's delegate elected. Repair list to be mhde, new wash­ ing machine to be bought. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), July 4—Chairman, E. Wright; Secretary, C. Makuch. New delegate elected. Speak to captain about opening slop chest so new men may purchase cigarettes. Membership to refrain from throwing things out of portholes. Also, to put garbage and trash cans over stern. Recreation hall to be locked in port. Library to be kept in good condition by mem­ bership and cleaned by deck, eng. and stew. dept. on alternate weeks. Gang­ way watch to have keys. Sept. 21—Chairman, R. Danville; Secretary, E. Wright. Three new hos­ pital slips at Long Beach. Motion made that crew of Jefferson City Vic­ tory go on record as retaining the hourly job calls as at present. New debarkation ladders needed for ail life boats. Wooden covers needed on No. 4 hatch. STEEL DIRECTOR (isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, J. Rose; Secretary, J. O'Neii. Repair lists turned in. Vote of thanks to cooks for good work and cooperation. Ship's fund. $13. Acquaint ship's delegate with beefs. Electrician thanks crew for flowers sent to sick mother. To keep foc'sles tidy. H eard aliens requested to abide by shipping rules. WACOSTA. (Waterman), Sept. 5— Chairman, H. Graham; Sacratary, E. Ray. One man was logged, excessive drinking aboard. One man hospital­ ized at Honolulu. Secretary-reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund, S17.60. Expenses $3.40. Man promoted to 4th mate due to mate getting off sick at Panama. Some overtime dis­ puted. "Beef about thickness of steaks. Outside passageway to be kept clear and no dumping of garbage overside. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Aug. 4—Chairman, N. West; Secre­ tary, G. Thornhiil. Chief mate spoken to about putting hospital in shape, and about more equipped slop chest which was promised to be taken care of very soon. Black gang and deck dept. needs ' escape ' panel* repaired. Keya.for wipers foc'ale. First aid kit STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 23—Chairman, A. Magdiriia; Secre­ tary, D. Grant. Members warned not to distribute beer to Arabian natives due to strict liquor law. Mall to be given to agent. All doors to be locked along, passageways. One man missed ship. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FLOMAR (Calmer), Sept. 23— Chairman, G. Stanley; Secretary, J. Rockko. All companies to post on board any special agreements in con­ tracts with Union. July 14—Chairman, J. Dawlee; Sec­ retary, J. Gallagher. Repairs made. Report accepted. Need some cots. New delegate elected. Need fan* and washing machine. August S—Chairman, J. Gallagher; Secretary, T. Lampheat. One man missed ship. New delegate elected. Better preparation of food; spot sougee recreation room; obtain more cots en east coast. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Penn Nav.), Oct. 11—Chairman, A. Hoag; Secretary, F. Neeiy. Three men fired—too much di'inking and performing. Ship's fund $6.80. New delegate elected. General discussion re: drinking on board. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Oct. 17— Chairman, L. Wing; Secretary, F. Kustura. Two men missed ship in San Pedro. Ship's fund $33. Few hours disputed ot. To be settled at payoff. Repair lists to be submitted to delegate. Vote of thanks to chief rook for delicious pizza pie. HASTINGS (Waterman), Sept. 2»— Chairman, B. Winborne; Secretary, J. Weils. New delegate elected. Chair­ men for each department to be elect­ ed for safety committee. All beefs to be referred to dept. delegate. Pump on washing machine to be repaired. First meeting this trip—ship in idle status 15 days—new crew aboard and some old Union men—delegates' Job ail taken care of—should have a good trip. CHOCTAW (Waterman), July 13— Chairman, A. Louavet; Secrotary, P. Mapes. Gear of man who missed ship in Inchon taken to hall in Frisco. Meeting held in Frisco concerning food. Ship's fund 7.00 and 200 yen. Some disputed ot. One man missed ship in Campbell River. $10 from arrival pool placed in ship's fund. August 11—Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, P. Mapes. Two men'missed ship in Moji. One man sent to hospi­ tal in Pu.san. Captain states there is a question concerning bonus in For­ mosa. $17 and 200 yen to man in Inchon trip before he came out of hospital on short funds. Two men missed ship in Moji. 16 hours dis­ puted ot. Sept. 21—Chairman, C. Kozioi; Sec­ retary, J. Katsos. Good food. Must write to company for bonus in For­ mosa for last trip. Excellent food prepared by cooks. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks for retU-ing ship's delegate. Oct. 5—Chairman, F. Gesse; Secre­ tary, J. Katsos. Request change of soap in pantry; larger bath towels. One man missed ship In Yokohama and re.loined at Inchon. Ship's fund $7.84. Some disputed ot. Complaints about chief mate working. Scupper in pantry to be repaired. Engineer to comply with request. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Oct. 20—Chairman, V. Whitney; Sec­ retary, C. Kreiss. Some disputed ot. To be taken up with patrolman. Ship's fund $79.19. Reports accepted. Dis­ cussion on coffee situation. Need larger blankets, more fresh fruit. Vote of thanks to' steward dept. for job well done. COALINCA HILLS (Pan-Aiiantic), Oct. 12—Chairman; F. Leonard; Sec­ retary, H. Orlando. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Two men missed ship In Corpus Chrlsti, to be turned over to patrolman. Repair list to be submitted. Discussion on new washing machine—present on* in very bad condition. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Oct- 22— Chairman, J. Leikun; Secretary, P. Cathcart. Everything running smooth­ ly. No beef*. Ship'* fund $24.30. One man missed ship. Some disputed ot. Close-up views of SlU crewmembers on the tanker Mer­ maid catch this trio in vari­ ous moods while they take in the sun on deck. Those pic­ tured (I to r] ore identified only OS "Aussie," "Dayman" and Finnian "Preacher" Davis. The photos ore the work of Seafarer John F. Wunderlich, who takes his cam­ era hobby seriously. Leg In Cast Cuts No Ice With Mate The value of immediately contacting the Union follow­ ing any injury or accident was dramatically pinpointed recently by the case of an SUP brother on the Steel Surveyor. After a bad fall on some cobble­ stones near the guard gate at Massavva, Eritrea, Jack Dykes, AB, was neglected almost two weeks before he was finally taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, for X-ray and treatment. The ship had left Massawa the eve­ ning of the accident, by which time his left leg had already become swollen. Five Days at Anchor The Surveyor subsequently spent I five days at anchor in Karachi and then two more tied up at a dock until Dykes was taken ashore for treatment. This was 13 days after the accident. He was hospitalized there overnight, treated for a I fracture and then fitted with a cast. Only six days later, at Bombay, [India, he was asked by the mate if he "thought" he could turn to "on light duty." He was told to "think" it over and "talk" it over before giving an answer. Dykes then spoke to the captain, who appai-ently felt he was "able" despite the cast. The skipper said the "re­ quest" to turn to amounted to an I order. Union Contacted SIU welfare services came into I the picture, once the ship's dele­ gate contacted Union headquarters in New York. The union contacjied the company and thereafter Dykes was not bothered about turning to. He later returned from Colombo, Ceylon, to the States on the Steel I Traveler. Had Union eiforts not be(?n [brought into play. Dykes might have been forced to do even worse damage to his leg than the original injury and the 13-^ay delay in get­ ting it treated. "I felt It would be a detriment to my own safety and certainly the safety of the crew if I were required to stand even I gangway watches in that condi­ tion," he added..- 'Vizag' Layover Makes Steel Age Lots Older Vizagapatam has taken its toll again. The Steel Age has aged considerably since it got to this antiquated Indian port, also known as "Vizag" to its intimates, but better known for long, dreary delays, "After laying at anchor out­ is outstanding," he said. Wayne side of Indian and Pakistani Webb, ship's delegate, was credited ports for interminable periods, we really got it at Vizagapatam," re­ ports Carl von Herrmann, chief electrician. "Arriving Sept. 18, we anchored three miles out and broke sea watches. For the next several weeks we studied the general to­ pography of our surroundings or speculated about the comings and goings of the ships. "After three weeks native canoes appeared, and the more daring — or to be exact, the most thirsty— rode through the surf to land on the beach below the town. T. W. Little Red' Sinson, DM, and Jesse T. Green, OS, built a canvas-cov­ ered boat for their own transporta­ tion, but then the mate wouldn't let them lower it. On Oct. 13 we entered the port to refuel andHhen left. Oct. 22 we reentered to anchor in the river. It is hoped we may leave Nov. 7 for Baltimore with a full load of ore. ' 'Vizag' is a small industrial port with the social and amusement possibilities of a dry North Dakota hamlet," von Herrmann pointed out. "There is a seaman's club where you can buy beer for $1.50 a bottle—and little else. "Considering that this will be a trip of 27 weeks with very, very little overtime and lots of time on our hands, the morale of the men. with "a fine job" of soothing over personal differences, etc. An appreciative note was also directed to the crew of the SUPmanned Pacificus, which lent a hand when the Steel Age ran out of smokes and provided 500 packs of cigarettes. Show Seatime To Enter PHS The US Public Health Serv­ ice hospitals wish to remind Seafarers that it is necessary to show proof of eligibilty in order to obtain treatment at any PHS facility. Such proof should show 60 days of seatime, time which is to have been completed not more than 90 days before applying for treatment. Extensions on the 90 days are permitted un­ der special circumstances such as in times of shipping slump or maritime strikes. It is waived where a seaman is taken off a vessel because of illness or injury suffered while on duty. The PHS announcement re­ minds Seafarers that discharges alone are not sufficient evi­ dence of seatime but are help­ ful in establishing time along with other evidence. Last Rites For A Brother Heads bowed, crewmen on the Ocean Eva listen silently as Copt. W. E. Badeou intones burial service for Searforer Leonard Marsh, who passed oway in Japan. The Eva conducted the buriol at sea on Sept. 21 after Marsh's body was delivered to the ship in Yoke- % �Pag* Fonrteea SEAFARERS LOG All's Well On Losmar Urges Interest In Sea Tradition SiU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089; 3-4080 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La. HEmlock 6-5744 Leroy Clarke. Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY ... 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 BleilvUle St. Lindsey Williams. Agent . Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA da TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty BrelthoH. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent EUiott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CalU 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUAKTERS....67S 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRCTARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint B. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint Pictures from the eastbound voyage of the Losmar on the Intercoostal run show bosun Lorry Tryon (top) trying to light a smoke while the ship takes on a starboard list. Above, steward A. W. Per­ kins (left) and Francis Alcain, chief cook, take it easy in foc'sle during work lull. Bobbie Glenn, AB, (right), is the man at the wheel trying to make the helmsman's job look easy. Around the life-ring (below, I to r), ore Tony Evonosich, wiper; an unnamed fireman, and Lester Dick, wiper. All photos by William Thompson. SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone S BITJ PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CalU....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 .2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S iiiii* > I'/JW 128^ HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario-. 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA. BO 61714 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC ....298 Main St. PacUlo 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebeo 20 Elgin St. Phone: 645 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUllam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT.. 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 I November 8, 1957 LOG but It is sometimes slow In getting to me at the hospital so I'd appreciate getting one separately. All the fellows here To the Editor: In recent years, I feel, too enjoy reading it. The way I feel today I would little attention has been paid to the tradition of the sea by the ride any SIU ship afloat, even average seaman. I also fee! that the Ore Line. I also would be a great deal of the basic pride very glad to hear from any ship­ in going to sea Is bound In this mates, especially Bill Schaffer. I'm at the VA Hospital, Breckstradition. ville, Ohio. The LOG did run a fine series Llndell B. Morgan or articles describing the devel­ 4- 4" opment of the modern sea union and the part played in this by Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor jar publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names laill be withheld upon request. LOG Makes Hit At VA Hospital To the Edltori I see from the LOG that things are still going along In SIU style. My wife gets the f m:.. To the Editor: I'd like to thank the crew of the Steel Director for their thoughtfulness in sending flow­ ers to my mother while she was hospitalized. She is out of the hospital now and recuperating very satisfac­ torily. The kindness of my ship­ mates was deeply appreciated. Leon White 4> Andrew Furuseth and many others. These articles were ex­ ceptionally good. There are other broad areas In the siea tradition which I feel should be brought more to the attention of the seaman. The technical and fictional writings of such men as Thomas WoHe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Na­ thaniel Bowditch, Jack London and many others have devel­ oped Into a large and readable field of literature which the average seaman should have more access to. Also to be considered are the poets, artists and dexterous craftsmen who have added a vast wealth of material from which the average seaman would benefit if he examined some of their work. There is a great amount of literature based on the true and fictional adven­ tures and exploits of seamen. Of course, as Important as the forementioned sources, are the men who developed and handed down from generation to gener­ ation the basic elements of good seamanship in sketches, notes and articles. I think you would find a great deal of interest aroused If you would carry a series of articles In the LOG explaining to the average seaman the interest, benefit and pleasure to be gained by examining some of this material. You might also tell of the various libraries, mu­ seums, public buildings and shore points where they might get books and examine some of these things. Bob Parker NUTSY, Y'KNOW SOMETHIN' ABOUT mis NBW, qUICK' PRYIAI' PAWT... .• Thanks Director For Fiorai Gift veAH" IKNOM//! IT X»tfFsctUk:Kll 4 4> Purser Lauded As Ship Medic To the Editor: We'd like to extend a word of thanks to the purser, John Cole­ man, of the apparent hospital ship, M/V Del Oro. The Del Oro took on the ap­ pearance of a hospital ship on her last trip to South America. The casualty and sick list in­ cluded a back injury, a broken foot, a broken arm, two eye Injuries, four cases of Asian flu, a case of severe neck arthritis and a brother repat riated from Rio with a broken- leg. The steward, "Hungry" Hen­ ry, was put ashore in Mayaguez, PR, on the way south Coleman with a nasal hemorrhage. He later joined the ship in Belem, Brazil, and still later became one of the: victims of the flu. We lost our 2nd electrician in Porto Alegro, Brazil, with a possible case of tuberculosis. However, we hope this proves untrue. But back to our purser and medical officer, who has dis­ played competence more than equal to the situation. He has been up all hours administering treatment and medication to his many wards. The ex-patients express nothing but praise for him. Plenty more—all good—could be said about him by the crew of the Del Oro, for he does his best without complaint. So any brother shipping aboard this ship In the future may rest well assured that he will receive ex­ cellent medical attention thanks to "Doc" Coleman. The Crew SS Del Oro �November 8, 1957 SEAJFARERS Pare FIftfca LOG Greeting Dad Right On The Ship All o1 the following SW families have received a |200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union In the baby's name: Archibald William Bell, born October 3, 1957, to Seafarer and October 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward H. Kolenovsky, Gal­ Mri. Archibald Bell Jr., Jenkin- veston, Texas. town, Pa. Steven Maltin, born September 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raul M. Maltin, Brooklyn, NY. Mark Joseph Campbell, born September 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph L. Campbell, Oklahoma City, Okla. Rhonda Wynatti Morris, born September 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard M. Morris Jr., A recent English survey has re­ Vinemont, Ala. Jimmy Narvaez, born September vealed that a good paint Job on 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felipe a ttoip's; hull will not only add to Its appearance, but may Narvaez, Hotfcton, Texas. Gary Lamar Pryor, born October increase Its spend by as much as 14. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. one<rhalf a knot. British National Physical Lab­ Clarence Pryor, Crighton, Ala. oratories have been conducting in­ Ginger Ellen Sullivan, born Sep­ tember 10, 1957, to Seafarer and vestigations on the effect of the Mrs. Robert L. Sullivan, Wiekiffe, surface resistance of a ship and found that a well painted vessel, Ky Michael Patrick Takacs, born which'Can normally do 15 biots, October 7, 1957, to Seafarer and may save seven and onerhalf hours" Mrs. Joseph M. Takacs, Philadel­ on a trip from Southampton, Eng­ land to New York. This Is tjie phia, Pa. Wanda Jean Allen, born July 23, equivalent of a steady speed of 15 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James and one-half knots. C. Allen, New Orleans, La. They also discovered that there Cheryl Lynn Faihi, born October is less surface resistance on a ship 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vin­ that has been welded than'on one that is riveted, and the bigger the cent'Faini, Norristown, Pa. Cynthia Anne Kolenovsky, born ship, the greater the difference. Alexander Potorski Headquarters has your gear and membership book. 4" EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD V? iVERY SUNDAY. 1620 GMT 111:20 EST Sunday) WFK-39. 198S0 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-85, 15350 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European ana US East Coast. \ Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue . . . El cry Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sundoi/) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT 4* 4 4 4 Eric W, Johnson , Richie is very anxious to hear from you. Please write or phone collect. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Benjamin Mignano ^ Contact Robert Benedict, 115 Pelif-astie Street, New Orleans 15, La. Seafarer Alex McElhenny's daughter Barbara Diane, SVz, waits for him to pack his gear after signing off the Josefino. Ship hod been out on 11-month voyage. FINAL DISPATCH James F. Kane, 43: Brother Kane was lost at sea on February 6, 1956, while aboard the SS Ocean Debo­ rah. He became a full member of the Union on No­ vember 17, 1947, and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. t I I 4 Martinez ex-Ocean Deborah Contact Ed E. Cooper, SUP, 2701 Flannery Road, San Pablo, Califor­ nia, concerning money. Painted Ships Move Faster, English Report I Personals And Notices t Clarence Crevier, 54: Brother Crevier died on September 19, 1957, in Oakland Beach, RI. Death was due to a heart ailment. Surviv­ ing is his sister, Agnes B. Parenteau, of Providence RI. He became a full member of the Union on September 18, 1947, and sailed in the engine department. Place of burial is unknown. t. Robert P. McDonough, 22: Broth­ er Robert P. McDonough died on August 10, 1957, in Puerto Rico. He became a full member of the Union on March 8, 1957, and sailed in the deck department. Brother McDonough is survived" by his father, Daniel F. McDonough, of Jamaica Plain, Mass. Burial took Senators Hear Union-Busters (Continued from page 3) another "counseler" tp counteract the anti-union feeling and help in­ stall a company-picked organiza­ tion without an election. Testimony was brought out that the firm prevents union organizing by threatening to dismiss and actually dismissing union em­ ployees, and by offering union or­ ganizers high paying jobs if they would quit the union. Then it sets up an "independent" union or com­ mittee and1)ersuades reliable em­ ployes to run for offices in it. A St. Louis industrial relations consultant testified that he had turned down a salary "in the high five figures" to take assignments with Shefferman in advising clients on "how to set up an independent union." The consultant, who had worked for many years for federal agencies, refused the job because his reputation "just couldn't take It." Stanley Newman Please get in touch with your wife, or her brother-in-law, H. M. Fox, at 31 Lyttleton Ave., Charles­ ton 34, SC. Headley F. White ' Contact Princess Hotel, PO Bbx 998, Dar Es Salaam, Tanganyika.' Phillip Giordano Anybody knowing whereabouts of this man please contact Mrs. place in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Mass. 4" 4 4" t " •• I' John W. Smitii, 38: Brother Smith disappeared at sea while a crewmember of the SS Iberville on April 7, 1957. He became a full member of the Union on August 20, 1956, and sailed in the engine department. He is survived by his mother, Mamie Beck of Absecon, NJ. August Schroter, 63: A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of death of Brother Schroter on Sep­ tember 24, 1957, in Funehal, Ma­ deira. He became a full member of the Union on May 10, 1944, and was sailing in the steward department. Brother Schro­ ter is survived by his wife, Johanna Schroter, of Hoboken, New Jersey. He was buried in English Ceme­ tery, Funehal, Madeira. 4" 4" 4 Jerome D. Moynihan, 48: Broth­ er Moynihan died due to a disorder of the circulatory system on Sep­ tember 10, 1957. Death took place in San Francisco, Calif. He became a full member of the Union on De­ cember 21, 1943, and was sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Moynihan is sur­ vived by his wife, Dorothy Moyni­ han, of Hopkinton, Mass. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Hopkinton, Mass. Make Checks To 'SlU-A&G' Seafarers mailing in checks or money orders to the Union to cover dues payments are urged to be sure to make all of them payable to the SIU-A&G District. Some Seafarers have sent in checks and money orders in the names of Individual headquar­ ters officials. This makes for a problem in bookkeeping which can be avoided if checks are made out to the Uiiion directly. Odessa Giordano, Route 2, Pelzer, South Carolina. 4 4 4 Ex-City Of Alma Whoever picked up Erling Johnsen's suitcase by mistake on Oc­ tober 8 is asked to please leave it at the headquarters baggage room. 3,000 Paid SlU Baby $ Since 1952 SIU maternity benefits paid to Seafarers on the birth of their children passed the 3,000 mark last month. As of October, 25 the Seafarers Welfare Plan had paid out over $604,000 for this.benefit alone in 5ii years since it was instituted. The maternity benefit provides $200 for each child born to a Sea­ farer with additional benefits for multiple births. The SIU also chips in a $25 US defense bond for each child from the Union's own funds. Bonds issued thus far under the program have a maturity value of more than ,$75,000. Other benefit figures released by the Plan show death benefits nearing the $2 million mark and hospital benefits paid directly to Seafarers standing at $1,189,000. All told, the Welfare Plan has paid out over $4,300,000 in direct cash benefits to Seafai'ers, not counting expenditures fm- meal books, lodg­ ing facilities, recreation and train­ ing. X �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC Scientist Doubts Commercial Use Of Atom Ships Strong doubt as to the possible commercial usefulness of an atom-powered ship was implied in a magazine article by Dr. Edward Teller, widely-known - as the "father of the hydrogen bomb." Writing in^ the fall, 1957, issue of "The nomical unit for a ship would put Lamp," official publication of out at least 87,000 shaft horse­ »# • AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO * October 16 Through October 29 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia Registered 0*ck A 6 66 21 46 11 3 4 28 45 10 23 20 13 30 Dane • 3 17 1 19 6 0 0 Bns. .A 6 46 14 23 4 6 , •ng. B 3 14 5 18 9 2 1 3 15 8 11 19 4 15 Staw. A 5 49 9 19 2 3 8 13 ^ 33 , 10 13 7 15 17 Staw. B 1 9 6 11 7 1 1 11 11 5 5 8 7 8 •. Total '^A 17 161 88 17 12 13 69 118 29 59 40 46 66 ' - Total ' B' Total 7 , 40 12 44 18 3 2 19 41 .20 26 38 18 30 "5"4 201 56 132 35 15 19 88 159 49 85 78 64 96 Tampa i the Standard Oil Company of New power, or roughly ten times the Mobile 5 • 28 jersey. Dr. Teller expressed skepti­ amount ol power needed for a con­ 15 40 cism over use of atomic energy in ventional freightship in the C-3 Lake Charles 7 9 any but large stationary shoreside size and speed class. Houston t ee eee ee « ' 10 23 power plants. Meanwhile, the MariWhat about bigger ships? The Wilmington 11 13 7 16 . time Administration announced giant supertanker Universe 7 19 that the first atom-powered mer­ Leader rates at only 19,259 shaft •ng. OccK Daca Bng. Staw. staw. Total Total Total chant ship will be named the Sa­ horsepower, and It is an 85,000-ton A B' A B A B. A ' B' . Sag. 328 vannah and revealed it is planning vessel, although admittedly a slow 104 248 123 203 91 779 318 1097 a second such ship with a gas tur­ one with a cruising speed of 14 Shipped Oack. Dock bine plant. Eng. Eng. Staw. Staw. Staw. Total Total Total Total Dock Ing. knots. The 32,000-ton Cities Service Port A 'B c C A B. A' B C A • B c • Ship. Previously, the US atom ship Baltimore, which can do around Boston 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 ; 9 project had come under sharp at­ I6V2 knots, has 15,000 shaft horse­ New York ........ 12 7 73 21 9 72 5 3 242 38 19 299 tack in the "Pacific Shipper," a power. The 45,000-ton World Glory Philadelphia 1 0 12 3 6 0 30 34 7 41 0 West Coast maritime magazine. The also gets by on 15,000 horseS. Baltimore 15 3 42 26 4 35 14 1 146 55 8 209 Norfolk magazine called expenditures on 3 2 3 4 1 2 5 14 12 1 4 30 Extremely High-Powered Ships Savannah 0 0 2 3 0 2 0 1 8 2 11 1 the subject "a wild goose chase but It doesn't take much figuring to Tampa 2 2 7 0 3 5 1 20 1 3 6 29 dimly related to the American mer­ 3 14 7 3 5 2 1 2 33 9 7 49 chant marine" and said that such see that such a plant would be use­ Mobile New Orleans 12 39 2 39 10 4 7 29 2 131 8 168 ahips are in the "kindergarten ful only in an extremely-large high Lake Charles 5 0 12 6 0 5 27 17 speed passenger ship or on naval 6 0 0 44 atage." Houston . 9 0 12 6 0 11 4 39 0 19 58 0 vessels. The carrier Forrestal, for Dr. Teller's article dealt gen­ Wilmington 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 12 15 0 3 0 example, puts out an enormous erally with the prospects for atomic San Francisco 1 0 15 7 21 9 17 78 0 0 61 0 energy as compared to oil, coal and 250,000 horsepower from its plant, Seattle 15 0 22 15 15 0 4 1 59 34 1 94 but nobody pretends the Forrestal Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Staw. Stow. Staw. Total Total Total Total other conventional fuels. He A B c B B B Bhip. A C A C A C pointed out that all atomic reactors is run on a profit or loss basis. The Total 79 19 258 110 23 224 60 12 831 249 54 1134 Cunard Queens lun on 160,000 require "intricate machinery" for The end of the Bull Line strike boosted shipping last period to the highest point since long distance handling of the shaft horsepower each, but nobody highly-radioactive contents. This except Cunard contemplates pas­ July. Total job activity also topped registration for the first time in four months and, machinery is "not much more ex­ senger ships as large as these. in the case of class A only, for the first time since April. As Dr. Teller puts it, "it" is less pensive for a big unit than for a A total of 1,134 men were • — • likely that atomic energy will amall one." dispatched; registration fell become very important in the 100,000 Kilowatt Minimum off to 1,097. He continues, "Therefore, the heating of dwelling . . . Atomic The resumption of Bull Line op­ energy is even less likely to be best use of atomic energy will be in erations and recrewing of idle operation where great amounts of widely used in transportation . . . ships was felt principally in New It has been demonstrated that ships energy are required. At the present York and Baltimore, which listed time 100,000 kilowatts would seem can be propelled by atomic energy. sharp gains in shipping. On the Benefits under the Brotherhood of the Marine Engineer's Eventually this kind of propulsion to be a fair figure." West Coast, San Francisco bounced Welfare Plan have been extended to provide payments to Translating kilowatts Into horse­ may be rather generally accepted, back, and slight gains were also re­ engineers disabled because of an off-the-job accident or ill­ emphasis) athough ex­ power means a plant of that size (our ported for"~t»hiladelphla, Norfolk, ness. Engineers who are un-v treme precautions will be neces­ would put out 134,000 electrical Savannah, Tampa, New Orleans able to return to work will' horsepower, according to engineer­ sary . . . The first applications are, and Lake Charles. one-day waiting period in the case of course, those where expense be eligible for payments of of an injury, and eight days for ing manuals. Allowing for the in­ Mobile and Houston were way evitable loss of efficiency between does not count, and that means off during the period, which also $30 a week for a maximum period those who take sick while away the reactor and the prop, even a military applications." from their ship. Benefits will be showed declines in Boston and of 26 weeks. As for atomic locomotives. Dr. Seattle. Wilmington held to the relatively inefficient plant could be The benefit is designed primarily paid for as long as the disability expected to salvage about 65 per­ Teller called such a device "a most status quo to provide income for engineers lasts, up to 26 weeks. cent of the initial horsepower out­ ingenious solution of the question The ratio of men registered to who are temporarily disabled and put. how to combine minimum utility jobs was fairly constant in all three unable to receive benefits under That would mean that an eco­ with maximum danger." departments. The number of men the union's welfare plan. Those shipped in the steward department confined to a hospital are eligible was only two more than the stew­ for payments under the plan's inard registration. In the deck and hospital benefit. But when they engine departments, the gap be­ leave the hospital and are home re­ tween jobs and registration wag 20 cuperating, they will be eligible LAKE CHARLES — Although for this new sickness and accident shipping picked up during the past or less. Clas^ A's proportion of the total benefit. two weeks, reports Leroy Clarke, jobs shipped rose to 73 percent, "The new benefit will supplement there are still enough of men on while the ,«lass B total fell off to the plan's total disability payments the beach to take any jobs that 22 percent. Class C also gained, by providing payments when a man might come up. and accounted for five percent of is laid up for a relatively short pe­ The Chiwawa, Cantigny, Royal the total jobs. Six ports, Boston, riod of time. Oak, Government Camp, Bents Philadelphia, Lake Charles, Hous­ To be eligible for the benefit the Fort, Bradford Island, CS Balti­ ton, Wilmington and San Francis­ engineer must show proof of the more and Winter Hill (Cities Serv­ co, shipped no class C men at all. standard seatime requirements on ice); "Val Chem (Heron), Coalinga The following is the forecast BME contracted vessels. In addi­ Hills, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic) and port by port: tion to this, he must also produce the Steel Traveler (Isthmian) called Boston: Slow . . . New York: a doctor's report as to his disabil­ into port during the period. AU Good . . . Philadelphia: Good . . ity. were in good shape with no major Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Slow Payments will be made after a beefs reported. . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair .. . Mobile: Good . . . New Or­ leans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Steady . . . Wilming­ Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while ton: Slow . . . San Franelseo: Good on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid . . . Seattle: Good. changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already Officers of Duluih Maritime Trades Council gather before map of experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting Great Lakes with Harry O'Reilly (2nd, left) Maritime Trades De­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment partment secy-treas. Others ore (l-r) Harold Schneider, secyoffices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. treos, American Federation of Groin Millers; Matt Anttila, Duluth An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing port agent, SlU Great Lakes District; E. L. Slaughter, secy-treas. considerable hardship to the men involved. International Brotherhood of Longshoremen. BME Sets Up Temporary DisabiUty Benefits Plan All Set For The Seaway • Lake Charles On Upgrade Stay Put For idle Pay J: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 November 8, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COAST SIU ROUTS RAID BY BRIDGES SENATORS ASSAIL UNION-BUSTERS SHIP ENGINEERS PLAN TO MERGE ‘TRADE UNIONIST’ CURRAN OKAYS BULL’S ANTI-STRIKE INJUNCTIONS DEDICATE JUNDEBERG MEMORIAL JAN. 28 GOV’T WILL SCRAP 100 RESERVE FLEET LIBERTYS SENATORS TOLD HOW UNIONS ARE BROKEN 4 ACS SHIPS IN LAY-UP IN COAL SHIPPING SLUMP SIU-MAWD PLANT USES SAILMAKERS’ SKILLS CANADA SIU OFFERING REWARD FOR COPY OF DIST. 50 ‘PACT’ THE NMU AND HERMAN COOPER AGGRESSIVE PRO-READ MACHINE STILL ACTIVE IN WEST COAST PORTS COLLISION IN CANAL SCARS MATSON SHIP WC TRAILERSHIP PROGRAM KILLED OFF BY RED RAPE TUG SALVAGE JOBS BOOST PORT MOBILE 22 SEEK 14 POSTS IN WC COOKS’ VOTE ROBINMEN RAP NMU CONTRACT AX ‘SETTLES’ SQUABBLE ON LIBERIA LST 3,000 PAID SIU BABY $ SINCE 1952 SCIENTIST DOUBTS COMMERCIAL USE OF ATOM SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/08/1957 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. XIX, No. 23 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b8f435719d5084ff6567e98983e67171.PDF f528c1619a20f5782e8c18600b9f3ef2 PDF Text Text J::t.''VH •\i^!i .- I 'M iM THIS »SS^ Vol. XiX No. 22 Sill WELFARE PLAN SUPPLEMENT SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • AT LA NT IC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SlU STRIKERS WIN DEMANDS ON LA. TUGS -Story On Page 3 1/;^;** Governor Luis Munoz Ma- uovemor visits, rln of Puerto Rico (left) Is welcomed on visit to SIU headquarters by Seafarer Jose Del Valle Reyes (right). Sen. Ramon E. Bauza (center) accompanied him. (Other photo on Page 16). I. Ummm§m Stcvo Kong (left), son of Seafarer Wong If FUmS, Kong, bravely shows spot where a lab technician at the SIU medical center took a sample of his blood. Big brother David looks on. SIU families , now qualify for exams at the center., .. Ask Appeal Ruling As Bull Ships Sail Story On Page 2 |C|_ J* Now Completing her flrst round trip from the West Coast • IOutIng WW I nCFy• the SIU Pacific District-manned wine tanker Angelo Petri is shown enroute to Port Newark, NJ. She is slightly larger than a T-2 and carries 2Vz million gallons of wine each trip. The ship is said to be the first of its kind under thq USflag. (Story on Page 10.) r;!H �-^( Wi«e "t^o roc Bull Ships Sail^ Unions Await Action On Appeals The next development in the Bull Line strike situation now rests with the US Circuit Court of Appeals. A Federal District Court judge caused removal of picket lines manned by mates and engineers on Monday, October 21, when he signed a temporary order against the Masters Mates and Pilots-* ^ and Marine Engineers Benefi the Marine Engineers Beneficial 8 on its appeal against the earlier Association, said that should the injunction and a decision should cial Association. Hong up on Maro Reef Is the tanker Mission Son Miguel, which ron aground 7^5 miles northwest of Honolulu lost month. The 45mon crew were rescued by Navy air and sea craft. Save Tanker Crew SAN FRANCISCO—All 45 members of the crew of the tanker Mission San Miguel were reported safe aboard a Navy ship after the vessel ran aground and broke up on a subrrlerged Pacific reef. The-*" unlicensed crewmen are mem­ keep the ship intact were unsuc­ bers of the Sailors Union of cessful as sea water submerged the the Pacific. Hit Maro Reef The tanker, operated by the Joshua Hendy Corporation for the Navy, hit Maro Reef, about 745 miles noi-thwest of Honolulu, while Inbound to Seattle. Attempts to pumps and started flooding the engine room. A Navy LST took off the crew after a 13-hour search by Navy planes spotted the ship with her bow up in the air and the stern down low in the water. The officers' unions undertook an immediate appeal to the next higher court. Similarly, the Court has already heard an appeal from the SIU relative to an injunction issued against the SIU back October 1, and a decision is pend ing on that action. Crews Return Meanwhile, both unlicensed crewmembers and officers are re turning to the four ships tied up by the strike in New York and two others in San Juan. Unlicensed crewmembers started going back as soon as the officers' picket lines were removed. The Kathryn is scheduled to sail today for San Juan, with the Caro­ lyn and Jean, now in San Juan expected to leave today or tomor row. The other three ships, the Frances, Elizabeth and Beatrice will probably pull out early next week. To Renew Strike Herbert Daggett, president of Raider Curran Hits Raids A familiar pattern he learned in the 1930's I Devoting a long, involved resolution to the emerged from the NMU convention last week NMU attorney, Herman Cooper, the NMU conven­ as NMU President Joseph Curran attempted tion approved a document lauding Cooper for to cover up his union's strikebreaking and raiding activities. The convention passed a resolution sol­ emnly denouncing such actions and calling for AFLClO punishment of violators, while the NMU pressed its raid on Robin Line and continued its support of District 50 on the American Coal Ships. The resolution called on the Federation to amend the ethical practices code to provide for possible expulsion of unions who raid other members of the Federation and permit themselves to be used by employers to break strikes. It was one of a num­ ber of interesting developments at the convention, which included an impassioned defense of Curran's policies on longshoremen and other issues. Actually, if the AFL-CIO were to follow the pro­ cedures suggested in the resolution, then the NMU would have to be brought up on charges for strike­ breaking against the licensed officers' unions in the coal beef and for its raid against SIU on the Robin Line ships. Here, in brief. Is what the NMU convention put on record on the subjects of raiding and strike­ breaking: • ... "raids between AFL and CIO unions are destructive of the best interests of the unions . . . and . . . of the entire trade union movement . . ." • . . . "there are 'unions' which engage in strike­ breaking activities, . . . These activities are those •f the enemies the trade union movement . . Curran refers to unions in this category as not worthy of being called a trade union. NMU's raid on Robin Line followed 17 unbroken years of SIU representation in this fleet. The SIU signed Us contract in 1940 after the men in the fleet voted for the SIU 199 to one. With the sale of the fleet to Moore-McCormack, the NMU has been bending its energies to oust Seafarers from the ships and take over the jobs for NMU. Putting Squem on Seafarers These NMU tactics include: prevailing on the company to hire NMU men exclusively as replace­ ments on Robin Line ships; sending letters to Sea­ farers on 'the ships urging them to desert their union and Join the NMU; opposing the right of Robin Line crewmembers to vote by secret ballot for a union of their own choosing: utilizing the ma­ "outstanding legal advice and assistance ..." The resolution placed heavy emphasis on divorcing Cooper from NMU policy-making, stating that he left "union policy and program to our officers and membership." The emphasis may derive from the bitter crit­ icism fired at Cooper by Curran's opposition in the last NMU election. At that time, the opposi­ tion accused Cooper of "ruling" the NMU and of dictating the decision to open NMU hiring halls to all comers. Another aspect bearing on the resolution was noted by John Herling, editor of "John Herling's Labor Letter." He pointed out that Curran has been repeatedly blasting the McClellan Commit­ tee; even more so than unions that have been committee targets. Cooper had been questioned recently by the committee in the course of the investigation of the bakers union. Court of Appeals reverse the order issued by Judge Walter Bruchhausen, the strike against Bull Line would be resumed immedi­ ately by his union. The SIU had a hearing October StudyHealth Centers For SIU Ports Extension of SIU health center services to the ports of Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans is now be­ ing studied by headquarters and the SIU Welfare Plan. The services involve free medical examinations and diagnostic service for Seafarers and members of Seafarers families. At present, the SIU Welfare Plan operates the New York health cen­ ter and has long-range plans for building similar centers in the other three major ports. In anticipation of the construc­ tion of the centers; plans are now under consideration involving con­ tract arrangements with local hosp­ itals or other medical facilities in the three outports. These local fa­ cilities would offer the examination and diagnostic services pending construction of the SIU Welfare Plan's own centers. Further details -on the health center pragram will be carried in future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. Amer. Mail Seeks Atom Waste Pact be forthcoming in the near future. The SIU struck Bull Line on August 19 after many weeks of ne­ gotiation had failed to produce an agreement. The Union had de­ manded a 20 percent wage increase for all ratings plu;! West Coast overtime and penalty scales. Co. Turns Down Officen The two officers' unions, which had been negotiating separately with the company, hit the bricks two days later when the company flatly rejected their wage demands. Judge Bruchhauscn had issued his order against the SIU effective October 1 after which SIU pickets were withdrawn, but the two offi­ cers' unions continued their strike against the company. The order barring SIU pickets. Issued under the Taft-Hartley Act, did not affect the officers. US Mates Win Right To Pilot All Lakes Ships CLEVELAND—^A one day strike by the Masters, Mates and Pilots against foreign-flag ships has end­ ed successfully with agreement that some US pilots would be hired to handle foreign-flag ves­ sels on the Lakes. The strike tied up 13 ships at three Lakes ports. Longshoremen, members of the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen, re­ spected the MM&P picket lines. Agreement Reached As a result, agreement was reached to assign some United States pilots to the pilot pool at Kingston and Montreal, where ships entering ^ the Lakes usually pick up their pilot. At present, there are 46 pilots in the pool. Eventually, the agreement calls for a build-up of US pilot num­ bers until half of the pilots in the pool are US citizens. The agree­ ment was negotiated with the Ship­ ping Federation of Canada. SAN FRANCISCO — Crewmem­ bers on American Mail Line ships may soon be riding with a new cargo—radioactive waste. The com­ pany has applied to the Atomic Energy Commission for a license to dispose of radioactive waste on behalf of Boeing Aircraft, a large national defense supplier of air­ craft, missiles and other military products. Oct. 25, 1957 Vol. XiX No. 22 It has been the practice up until now to pack radioactive waste In leak-proof lead containers ^ and dump the containers at sea. The requirements call for the materials PAUI, HALL. Secretary-Treasurer . tt> be jettisoned at a minimum HERBEBX BHAND. Editor. BERNABD 8KAdistance of 150 miles off the con- MAN. Art Editor. HEHMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN nental shelf and a minimum sea SPIVACK. AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL. StaJT Writers. BILL HOODT. GUU Area Repre­ depth of 1,000 fathoms. sentative. The ship handling the waste has Burly 14 to supply the Atomic Energy Com­ Final Dispatch mission with information as to the Inquiring Seafarer ... 10 time, date and location at which Labor Roundup .....7 the waste is dumped overboard. Letters .12. 14 Crewmembers of American Mail veiled or open attacks on the SIU and its leadership. Recent Arrivals Line ships are supplied by the For example, the "no-raiding" resolve contains a Seafarers In Hospitals ....12 "Don't Criticize Big Joe" clause. Those who engage SIU's Pacific District. Seafarers In Action ... in "vlUiflcation" of the "leadership" of union.s are ....10 Shipping Roundup equally guilty, Curran says, and should be brought 7 Your Dollar's Worth .. to justice. It doesn't take any reading between the If a crewmember quits while lines to find that Curran is extremely desirous of a ship is in port, delegates preventing the SIU from bringing the facts of his are asked to contact the hall Publlshtd bIwRRkly »t the hRadquartRr* of tho Soafarort Intarnatlonal Union, At­ career and current activities out into the open. immediately for a replace­ lantic A Oulf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth In a similar vein, the convention passed another ment. Fast action on their part Avanuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacfnth resolution assailing AFL-CIO President George will keep all jobs aboard ship f-4«00. Entorod at aacond class matter Meany as "presumptuous" for disagreeing with Cur­ filled at all times and elimi­ at the Post Cttlce in Brooklyn. NY. under «he Act of Aus- 24. 1*12. ran. Meany's "crime" in Curran's eyes was dressing nate the chance of the ship Curran down for the letter's sabotage of the AFL- sailing shorthanded. )» CIO campaign on the New York waterfront. chinery of the National Labor Relations Board to forestall an election. If this isn't a raid then the NMU doesn't use the same dictionary as the rest of the labor movement. NMU strikclueaking has been equally well-estab­ lished. When the Masters, Mates" and Pilots and Marine Engineers Beneficial Association struck the American Coal ships, NMU members, on orders from their union, walked through the picketlines. They took the ships out under officers recruited off the streets by a company union. District 50. This resolution and others are either thinly SEAFARERS LOG Shorthanded? �r ; October'85,1»57 How Strikes Are Broken WINCHESTER, Va.—The anti-union bias of the Taft-Hart­ ley Act was demonstrated last week when the National Labor Relations Board conducted an election which deprived SEAFARERS Jhm* Threo LOG La. Tug Co. Yields $75 Wage Boost After 4-Day Strike striking rubber workers of their right to vote. The bargaining election, by excluding 300 striking workers at the O'SuIlivan Rubber Heel Company, was aimed at crushing the 17-month-old strike against the company. The election was held among strikebreakers working In the plant since the walkout began. They voted 288 to 5 against the union. Its obvious intent was to decertify the United Rubber Workers Local 511. That union was recognized as bargaining agent for O'SuIlivan workers early in 1956 injan NLRB election in which only two votes were cast against the union. The URW members voted in favor of a walkout early in May, 1956. NEW ORLEANS—^Ending a four-day strike, SIU negotiators signed an agree­ Again, there were only two dissenting ballots. Since the walkout, O'SuIlivan has failed to bargain with the union and hired strikebreak­ ment with Magco Towing Company, Inc., here October 12, winning for towboaters from neighboring states. It was these strikebreakers who were per­ men involved the highest wage scale in this phase of the industry on the Gulf Coast. mitted to vote in the election. The NLRB denied the striking workers their right to representation The SIU's Harbor and company representatives reached a coverage of Magco men and their of their choice under section 9 (c) (3) of the T-H. That provision states that "employees on strike who are not entitled to reinstatement shall Inland Waterways Division stalemate. When an October 7 families by the SIU-HIWD wel­ not be eligible to vote." This section has been continuously under fire deadline passed without further fare plan. , from labor and political leaders -as the most unfair provision of the was certified by the NLRB bargaining talks scheduled, the Other Gains 10-year-old Act. Magco men hit the bricks early as bargaining representa­ Other principal gains won in the President Eisenhower, campaigning for his first term in 1952, rec­ October 8. The striking towboat- new contract include: ognized that the law might be used to break unions. "That must be tive for Magco employees fen were supported solidly by SIU • Two weeks annual vacation. changed. Amer'ca wants no law licensing union-busting and neither A & G men and by SIU-HIWD September 5, 1957, after •do I," he promised, members in the port, who voted , • Seven paid holidays annually. When Taft-Hartley revisions were considered in 1953, it was the Magco towboatmen at New unanimously in their regular mem­ • Vastly improved shipboard liv­ position of organized labor that this section be repealed , and that Orleans and Lake Charles bership meeting October 7 to sup­ ing and working conditions. strikebreakers be denied the right of determining whether or not voted by a greater than 2 to 1 port the strike should the nego­ • Job security guaranteed by workers will be represented by a union of their choice. This, they majority for SIU-HIWD repre­ tiating committee find such action broad seniority provisions and a argued, would be in accordance with the promotion of full and free sentation. necessary "to win a decent and comprehensive grievance and ar­ Collective bargaining. Unions have been unable to win revision of Efforts by the SIU's negotiating honorable agreement." bitration procedure. the act on this issue. team to reach an agreement with The strike also was supported by • Union shop and other union members of Teamsters Local Un­ security clauses. ion 270 employed by the Magnet • A medical examination pro­ Cove Barium Corporation (Magco- cedure providing for exams by bar). Magcobar produces drilling company physicians and the US mud and other essential chemicals Public Health Service with Oschsat a big plant on New Orleans' In­ ncr Clinic in New Orleans to serve dustrial Canal for Louisiana's tide- as a referee at the company's ex­ lands oil exploration and produc­ pense in case of disagrement. tion industry. Investigation of unfair labor practice charges filed by the SIU against American Coal Magco tows exclusively for Mag­ cobar and has an office and a dockShipping is making headway. A National Labor Relations Board field examiner has been side terminal at the Magcobar exploring the numerous instances of company discrimination against the SIU and favor­ plant, in which plant workers are represented by. Teamsters Local itism for the NMU which havet 270. The plant was shut down for taken place in the course of the duration of the strike as Team­ the beef. ster plant workers respected the No activity has been reported in SIU picket line. the last couple of weeks on the $75 Month Wage Boost crewing of ships with two ships, Wage increases provided in the the Cleveland Abbe and Martha agreement range up to $75 a Berry, in indefinite lay-up in Nor­ month. Rates of pay provided in all folk. These two ships had a heavy LOS ANGELES — West Coast classifications are the highest paid seamen are meeting Harry Bridges' overall SIU majority. in this specialized towing field in latest raid on SIU fishermen headThe company nas refused to the Gulf area. Indicate whether it would give on amid threats of a coastwise Abbe and Berry crewmembers Economic gains, measured in shipping tie-up by Bridges' long­ preference on rehiring when and terms of increased wages and shoremen. if the ships come out of lay-up. shorter work schedules resulting Despite all the recent "unity" When the Coal Miner crew was laid from the SIU-HIWD campaign, talk put out by Bridges and his off recently, and subsequently re­ ranged from $41.50 a month for International Longshoremen's & hired, such preference was given. deckhands to $108 for captains and Warehousemen's Union, neither A third vessel, the Casimir Pul­ $115 for mates, the latter being the fishermen nor the deep-sea aski, has been delayed in Italy for the rating in which the greatest in­ sailors have been taken -in. The almost four weeks and is appar­ equities existed prior to SIU- sardine fieet is still operating de­ ently in no hurry to get back to HIWD representation. spite ILWU pickets "protesting" a the States where cargoes may be In addition to wage increases, contract gained after a two-week scarce. the agreement also provides for strike by the SIU Seine & Line Seeks Scrap Cargoes Fishermen's Union. Actually the contract pitch is a cover-up for a In its hunt for cargo, the com­ Bridges move to take over the fish­ pany has filed a second bid with ing fleet.' the Federal Maritime Board for an SIU oldlimers taking part in the coal beef pause (or coffee break exception to its charter which Back ^lU Fishermen on Thomas Paine en route from Le Harve to Rouen. They are Families of Seafarers quali­ would permit it to carry scrap. The All of the SIU Pacific District (l-r): P. Gladden, AB, and Fred Blankenber'g, AB Maint. F. Delafied for benefits under the terms of the Government charters unions, including the Sailors penha, BR, has back to camera. limit the company to the coal trade SIU Welfare Plan can now Union, Marine Firemen and Marine exclusively. Tramp shipowners and the charter terms while there are a list drafted for another ship. obtain up to six blood trans­ Cooks, plus the SIU Cannery Work­ several private operators are re­ privately-owned ships available for ers Union, the Southern California The SIU also charged that Sea­ fusions during each hospital portedly protesting relaxation of the trade. MTD Port Council and the Mari­ farers who were fully qualified for stay, not just five as reported The unfair labor charges deal jobs were denied employment on time Trades Department in Wash­ in the last issue of the LOG. ington are supporting the SIU fish­ with several types of discrimina­ various meaningless technicalities. Transfusions will be covered ermen. Matching the Bridges' tion. One group relates to the un­ NMU men, who were non-qualified, threats, members of the SUP, justified firing of a large number were hired in many instances over at the rate of $20 each up to MFOW and MCS here are refusing of SIU men. The company went in the protests of the SIU as the com­ a maximum of $120, apart to work overtime in port on Pacific vei-y heavily for this tactic for a pany leaned over backwards to from all other benefits. Among SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping while. Other charges relate to the give the NMU a Helping hand. Maritime Association vessels, in the other new benefits under slowed down in this port with only rehiring of NMU men who had al­ turn cutting out overtime work for Denied Equal Time the SIU plan are the elimina­ a couple of vessels calling into the ready been fired by ships' officers. the longshoremen. Various other instances of dis­ area. There were no vessels paying In one instance, the company re­ crimination are specified In the The dispute arose after the Seine tion of the "$50 deductible" off during the past period, while hired three NMU engine depart­ charges including giving the NMU & Line Fishermen's Union struck provision covering hospitalonly two, the Ames Victory and the ment men and demoted the chief extra time to meet requirements for an increase in the price paid surgical claims, retroactive to Coe Victory (Vlctoi-y Carriers), engineer who had fired them. by the canneries to the boatownei*s and denying equal time extensions October 1, 1957. Seafarers signed on. and won a boost to $55 per ton. to the SIU. Violated Court Order The ILWU Fishermen's Union, The findings of the Board on will still have to pay the first Company violations of the court The Flomar, Calmar (Calmar), Local 33, then put in a bid for $80 Hurricane, Young America, Yaka order under which the crews are these charges will have an impor­ $50 of hospital charges on a ton which admittedly could drive (Waterman), aiid the Steel Execu­ hired are also the subject of SIU tant bearing on the outcome of the claims filed before that date. the canneries right out of busi­ tive (Isthmain) were in port to be- charges. In one case, the NMU beef. For instance, if the Board Under the change, the plan ness. ILWU pickets then unsuccessserviced. All vessels were reported faikd to submit a list of applicants rules that fired Seafarers have to now covers all charges up to j fully attempted to tie up the SIU in good shape with no major beefs, for a specific ship as required by be reinstated, it would change the according to SIU port agent Marty the hiring order. The company relative strength of the competing the specified limit in benefits. ' fishing fleet. About 100 boats ai-e I said to be involved. groups on the ships. permitted the NMU to substitute Breithoff. NLRB Investigating SIU Charges Against Coal Co. Pacific SiU Fights Raid By Bridges Six Transfusions Paid By Plan 'Frisco On Slow Bell ';S i- �r-'hcv nor Azalea City Takes Crew; Ready For 'Lift-On' Run MOBILE—Conversion of Pan-Atlantic's Azalea City into a trailership was completed early this week and she took on a full crew for a trial run up to Newark. The vessel, the second to undergo conver--^ sion, Js expected to join the Seas, Claiborne, Madaket, Citrus Gateway City in the Miami- Packer (Waterman); Steel King, Crew of the Steel Artisan (Isthmian) celebrates the safety awar^ presented to the. ship lost month. Seafarers include Joe Justus, Lee Curry, safety committee chairman; Bill Linker, Ray Brown, Harry Geire, Frank Buhl, Jim Libenz and Harry Benner, ship's delegate. Banquet Proves Safety PaysOff "That," announced Harry Benner as he leaned back in his chair, "was what I call a good steak." Fellow Seafarers from the Steel Artisan who were cleaning their plates at a crew banquet heartily agreed with him. The occasion for all the steaks and appropriate bev­ the crew was happy to be honored, over to provide the ship with a erages was the hospitality of he said, but the award started a slew of new magazines. the Isthmian Steamship Company. The company had presented the crew with a $250 cash award tor a three-month accident-free record. Actually, Benner said, the ship has not had a lost-time accident in the past five months. What to Do? Benner was ship's delegate on the Artisan when the company made Its surprise award. Naturally number of lengthy discussions as to the best way of disposing of the dough. Suggestions Fly For a while suggestions flew as thick and fast as flies on a monkey, but after talking it over, the crew decided they would have a night on the town. Even the bookworms aboard were satisfied, Benner re­ ported, as there was enough left Ship's safety chairman Lee Curry declared that the award system would help cut down ship­ board accidents. "It gives the gang more incentive to be careful in the future." As for the next award. Curry said, "I think we have a month's clean record already, and will certainly try to come through the next two ship-shape. Houston coastwise trailer trade soon after its tests. Another PanAtlantic vessel is nearing comple­ tion and should crew up within a month. It has been a very good period on the shipping side. The'men on the beach are taking advantage of the number of berths available and the increasing number of relief Jobs being filled around the port and are being very choosy before shipping out. There has been much discussion among the men here concerning the new welfare benefit gains, re­ ports Cal Tanner, port agent. The recent elimination of the fiftydollar deductible feature covering hospital-surgical benefits and the increased number of blood trans­ fusions available under the plan came in for a lot of favorable com­ ment. The Mobile branch and its mem­ bership wish to extend their sym­ pathy to the family of Brother Les­ ley Joyner who recently passed away. Brother Joyner had been shipping out of this port for years and was well known here. There were 16 vessels in port during the past two-week period. The ships paying off, signing on and in transit included the Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Pioneer, Alcoa Cav­ alier, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa Partner, Monarch of the (Isthmian); Del Alba, Del Norte (Mississippi); Ocean Deborah (Ocean Trans.) and the Longview Victory (Victory). Next period, Tanner predicted, should be Just as good. There' are 12 vessels expected In during that period so far, and a couple of Waterman vessels are due to hit the Gulf area. They might come to Mobile for payoff. Pursers Pay 1st Pensions The first pension awarded by the SOA pension plan was presented last month to a retiring member of the SlU-affiUated Staff Officers' Ass'n. The benefit was the first that a ship's purser has ever" re­ ceived under a union-established pension program. The recipient of the benefit is J. Warren Bergen, who retired on October 1 after 12 years as a purs­ er. Bergen's benefit will be $70 a month. The SOA Pension Plan was established in June, 1957, and is maintained by employer contribu­ tions. It pays normal, reduced, early retirement and disability pen­ sions, up to a maximum of $100 a month. A N all-foo-common accident in the black gang is the flqreback which takes place on occasion after light­ ing off a burner. The procedure for averting flarebacks is simple enough. A) You stand to one side with your face turned away as much as possible; B) You keep your shirt on. Keeping your head out of the way is the best guorantee of avoiding painful faciei burns and possible serious damage to your eyesight. And a long-sleeved shirt offers you some protection from forearm and torso burns. It's easy to remember and it pays off in the form of a safe trip. Keep Your Shirt On! An SlU Ship is a Safe Ship �: ortoHr u. mr S-EAFARERS ' LOG Another BME Oldtlmer Gets Pension Rash Of Anfi-Labor Laws May Be Worst Since T-H WASHINGTON—The low-intensity drive by some lawmakers and business groups for new controls over union activities is expected to mushroom by next January into the worst rash of labor control legislation since the Taft-Hartley Act was passed over a Presdential veto in 1947, The much - ballyhooed Others would end the tax exemp­ of business operations has been a charges of corruption against tion of unions under so-called cor­ fertile field for racket "unions" in BME President Ray McKay (left) congratulates Chief Engineer Andrew Karklin, 71, wha retired last month. Karklin, who was an engineer for 34 years, last sailed with Victory Carriers. The BME Pension Plan pays pensioners a $100 month benefit, exclusive of Social Security. . • a liandful of unions and labor of­ ficials tias given impetus to ef­ forts to legislate against all unions. The feeling sparked by disclosures by the Senate labor-management investigating committee is that the climate Is ripe for adoption of at least some restrictive measures. A key to Congressional action will be the attitude taken by leading menribers of the Senate commit­ tee. Among the variety of bilis being readied are proposals calling for a national "right to work" law, for broadening the anti-trust laws to cover labor unions and for polic­ ing of union finances, welfare and pension funds, political activity, in­ ternal elections and other fields. Sputnik Affects US Shipping Futnre; Need For Strong Merchant Fleet Seen Aside from giving a shot-in-the-arm to Communist morale the launching of the Soviet artificial moon "Sputnik" poses new problems for the American merchant marine. The Sputnik threat is two-fold. It raises anew the dispute over the role of US ships in the defense picture. It also prom-> — Ises a squeeze on merchant the "pushbutton" concept overlooks Vietnam, Korea, Formosa and many marine appropriations if there the fact that the solidity and other areas where our foreign pol­ should be any diversion of Govern­ ment funds into a "crash" missile and satellite program. The concern over Sputnik lies In the fact that in the justified furore over the satellite and mis­ sile programs the need for a bal"anced economy and a balanced de­ fense program might be lost to view. As Senator John Butler of Maryland put it in a recent letter to' the "Baltimore Sun," "No one .Who knows anything about our de­ fense requirements has contributed In any way to . . . opinion that the atomic and now-dawned satellite .ages have materially watered down 4he old claim that the merchant marine is the fourth arm of de­ fense. "To the contrary," Butler said, "our enlightened military planners recognize that if we are to main­ tain our defense outposts abroad in a state of instant readiness . . . we must depend now more than ever before upon a well-equipped, up-to-date American flag merchant fleet . . ." Butler's viewpoint received a strong "second-the-motion" from one who should know—General Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Twining declared that it was "in­ credible" to him that anyone would seriously argue against an Ameri­ can merchant marine. "I assure you", he wrote Butler, "that such views are not held by the Joint Chiefs of Staff." On the contrary. Twining declared that if a nuclear catastrophe does come, the American merchant marine "would play a most vital role" in restoring a shattered world. The merchant marine's defense role had been under fire even before the Soviet Union an­ nounced it had successfully tested an intercontinental missile and then proved its claim by launch­ ing the earth satellite. The argu­ ment had been raised that the "pushbutton" era had arrived and that a merchant marine would no longer be essential. In the view of shipping interests. strength of the rest of the economy and of our allies still calls for a healthy merchant fleet. Without a strong economy, without the fuel, ores, and other necessities of in­ dustry and without a healthy ex­ port market, the US would not have the resources to build the complex and costly equipment at the end of the "pushbutton." Shipping gi-oups and many de­ fense planners have also argued that conventional troops, troop car­ riers, freight carriers and trans­ oceanic supply lines are still vital in the "pushbutton" era to hold and occupy bases, to supply allies and as a weapon of diplomacy. The appearance of US ships in Poland with food for hungry Poles is more impressive in that area than hydro­ gen bomb tests. Similarly, the hardpressed Turks, now under fire from Russia and Syria, would be defense, less without US-transported arms, and would be short of basic food supplies were it not for US agri­ cultural surplus hauled by US ships. The same holds true for SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held reguiorly every two weeks on Wednesdoy nights ot 7 PM in oil SlU ports. All Seoforers ore expected to ottend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegrom (be sure to include registrotion number). The next SlU meetings will be: . October 30 November 13 November 27 December I icy depends on staunch allies, and where so-called "small wars" are always a possibility. Tough Sledding Ahead Merchant marine backers agree they will face some tough sledding in the next Congress which may seek to cut back on shipping funds, as on other appropriations, to help pay the tab for missiles and rockets. However, they argue that such cutbacks are false economy, because they would deprive the Government of much tax revenue derived from shipping companies, shipyards, seamen and other marltime workers. Runaway and foreign fiag ships bring no such revenues to the US. On the political side, the domes­ tic remains of the US Communist Party have had theh* first reason to cheer in many months with the launching of the Soviet satellite. It seems unlikely though, that one earth satellite or ten would stop the steady drop-off in US party membership that followed the crushing of the Hungarian rebel­ lion. Reds Exploit Sputnik Overseas though, it is another story, with the current Red line being to point to the satellite as an example of the ''superiority" of Communist society. According to the latest Party line. Sputnik proves that the triumph of world Communism is "inevitable." An Interesting sidelight to the "superiority" of Communist so­ ciety for at least one segment of the US and western Red member­ ship was revealed recently by novelist Howard Fast, who quit the Communists after Hungary. Fast told how the Russians are holding out on several hundred thousand in ruble royalties due him on Russian reprints of his books. Evidently, western authors who were in the Red's favor could al­ ways count on Russian government promotion and distribution of their writings and plenty of fat royalty checks. "Moscow gold." it seems, was more than just a phrase for them. rupt leadership and ban persons with past criminal records from all union positions. Bills for welfare fund controls have the endorse­ ment of the AFL-CIO. While the Senate probers' jurisdiction covers "improper activities in the labor or management field," the manage­ ment phase of the inquiry has large been ignored up until now except where it could be used as a focal point for new charges against unions. Stage Is Set Thus the stage appears to be set, according to <^most observers, for a concerted drive for a na­ tional law "right to work" law similar to the one 18 states already have on the books. This would ban the union shop and other forms of union security protection as a first step in killing off what anti-laborites like to call the "monopoly privileges of organized labor." Another bill likely to get some serious consideration with labor backing is one to end the "no man's land" between the overlap­ ping jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board and the 48 state boards. At present, due to a US Supreme Court decision last March, cases for which the NLRB would apparently have jurisdiction but which it fails to take up can­ not be heard by the state labor boards either. This "twilight zone" the past. The only actual labor bill that passed the last session of Congress was one excluding workers at US bases overseas from the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act. A bill requiring public disclosure of union financial reports filed un­ der Taft-Hartley passed the Sen­ ate only. Increases in minimum wages and extending the coverage of workers under the law never got out of committee. Bills to formally recognize the legality of the maritime hiring hall didn't get that far. List Details In Cables To Union When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following Information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, rthe port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ships' crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. Lakes Co. Bows, QIC's Vote Seamen on the SS Ball Brothers picket their vessel to protest com­ pany tactics to block representation by the SIU Great Lakes District. The walkout spurred a request by Tomlinson Corp. for an early NLRB vote. The men l-r) are: P. White, J. Heard, A. V. Wokojance, Clarence Arnold, Toney Fender and Frank Camaida. DETROIT—An attempt by Tomlinson Fleet Corp. to hold off an NLRB election aboard their vessels fell through last week as crewmembers on one of their ships walked off in jrotest of the company's de--*-" aying tactics. As a result of tics, the men on the Ball Broth­ the walkout, company officials ers struck the vessel as soon as came to terms with the SIU Great Lakes District in calling for an early election. News of the company's endeav­ ors to exclude certain crew mem­ bers from voting spurred crewmembers aboard the SS Ball Broth­ ers into striking the vessel. The company had sought to ex­ clude the men from voting on the grounds that such had been the case in a 1955 election in which an­ other union's bid for representa­ tion was thrown out. On hearing of these stalling. tac­ she tied up at the Berwind-Superior dock. Licensed members on the ship refused to cross the lines. The pickets stayed around the ship for two days before the company agreed to the District's xequest. Voting among the seamen aboard the company's nine vessels began October 18. Some 235 men are ex­ pected to vote. Fred Farnen, GLD secretary-treasurer, has reported that the District has received sign­ ed pledge cards from a majority of the eligible men in the ninship fieet. 'M •. >• •< J '' I • \ 1 &I II • I; i •-1 �Pac» Ms p - M, h , SEAFdkElik LOG SIU-HIWD Men Manning New Drill Mud' Run NEW ORLEANS—The SIU-HIWD this week rounded ou the first quarter of its contractual relationship with Baroid Division of the National Lead Co. in a maritime operation which in many respects is-*unique by comparison with barge, "Mr. George," which was other SlU-contracted harbor specially-designed for Baroid and pppp-^ ; is reputed to be the only one of its kind in the world. working knowledge of the use of Is Experimental Craft Baroid products" in the petroleum The Mr. George, as it is known industry since they are in direct in the industry although the offi­ personal contact with the com­ cial name is the George L. Rat- pany's oil field customers. cliffe, admittedly is an experi­ The crew of "Mr. George," mental craft. It is equipped with which is based at Venice, La., propulsion machinery, but this works on a schedule of seven days proved to be inadequate in actual on board and seven days off. operation with the result that an­ Are Skilled Boatmen other SIU-HIWD contracted oper­ The tugboatmen who man Ba­ ator, G & H Towing Co., has been closely identiffed with this phase roid's towboats are the common of the Baroid operation. The G & denominator that give the fleet H tug H. O. Weatherbee has been close kinship with other SIU inland engaged on round-the-clock status operations. These men are skilled in moving and standing by "Mr. boatmen, most of them veterans George" in the tidelands operation. in the industry who possess an in­ timate knowledge of the canal and "Mr. George" contains elaborate bayou waterways which they ply machinery 'for mixing, weighing in the everyday pursuit of.their and transporting Baroid products occupation. They run, as the occa­ to oil well sites in the Gulf. SIU- sion demands, on trips of from HIWD men employed on the barge overnight to seven and eight days' not only are required to be expert duration. seamen, but must have a good When at the terminal, crew mem­ bers sleep at their homes in the New Orleans area. Aboard the boats, their quarters are as ade­ quate as limited space will permit "Mr. George" (top) Is Baroid service barge. Experimental craft, and are comfortably outfitted, in specially designed, is said to be only one of its kind in the world. accordance with the SIU-HIWD Below, veteran boatman Copt. A. S. TuBier stands at wheel of agreement, Wiith inner-spring mat­ Baroid towboat Tony. tresses, reading lights, fans for each bunk and other conveniences boats Include a captain, mate and completed a collective bai'gainlng usually associated with suitable deckhand. agreement with the Baroid man­ shipboard living conditions. The Representation of these boatmen agement which won for the men three-man crews which handle the by the SIU-HIWD is the direct in the fleet wage increases ranging usual one and sometimes two-barge result of the SIU's stepped-up from $50 to $7A a month, SIUtows moved by the small, compact campaign to help inland waterways HIWD welfare plan protection f<» workers in this Gulf Coast area to the men and their families. Union improve their wages and working Job security guarantees and im­ proved working conditions. conditions. The NLRB election eariy in Since then, the men in the fleet June, which resulted in a victory have benefitted from on-the-spot for SIU representation by a 5 to 1 representation by SIU patrolmen assigned from the New Orleana LAKE CHARLES—There was a majority of the men in the 22-man SIU hall and a harmonious UnionBaroid unit, was the culmination slight increase in shipping during management in keep­ of a quiet, efficient, three-monthsthe past period, not as much as long campaign. On August I, an ing with therelationship Baroid towboat Melinda is one of boots that push "Mr. George" terms of the new expected. The port received a around. Towboat crews must be skilled boatmen with intimate collective bargaining agreement. SIU-HIWD negotiating committee couple of requests from Houston knowledge of Louisiana's canals and bayous. for replacements, but there were no men handy to take the jobs. The Council Grove, Cantlgny, Government Camp, Bents Fort, Bradford Island, Royal Oak, CS Baltimore (Cities Service), Val Chera (Heron), Del Sol (Missis­ sippi) and the Ideal X (Pan-Atlan­ tic) were in port during the last two weeks. All were reported in good shape. and inland waterways operators. Baroid's marine operation re­ volves around the company's big New Orleans plant which grinds barite, a heavy ore, and other ma­ terials to produce drilling mud and chemicals essential to Louisiana's Important tidelands oil exploration and production industry. Has No 'Customers' Unlike most SlU-contracted tow­ ing operations, the Baroid fleet has no outside "customers." It is en­ gaged solely in transporting raw materials to the Baroid plant on the Industrial Canal and deliver­ ing finished products by the barge load along Louisiana's network of coastal waterways to the com­ pany's clientele which includes dis­ tributors of Baroid products and drilling contractors and major pe­ troleum producers. In addition to the fleet of four small pusher-type towboats, SIUHIWD members man a big service All Quiet In Lk. Charles Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ i- • LOG'S Gulf area correspondent, Bill Moody (2nd from right], gets first-hand facts for occompanying story from Port Captain Dayton A. Smith. Also getting into conversation are HIWD mem­ bers Gerald, Dunbar end M. Albert* Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT Jobs and then demanding to come up with equal overtime when the easier jobs come along. This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT jobs as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able Jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier Job comes along he can make up the overtime he turned down before. Making up a Baroid low are HIWD membert Jerry Geribfd (knooling) and Jerry Turner. While aboard towbeato, men enjoy lop condiliont under SIU-HIWD agreement with company, even though living space h limited. �October «S. IMf SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORIH LOG Protection On The Beach Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Living Costs Leveiing Off Face Serea US Whalers Now Making Comeback SAN FRANCISCO — Cries of This is a good month to buy 1957 cars and refrigerators, women^s "Thar she blows," and "she's and children's coats, poultry and pork. sounding," are again heard on Living costs actually are leveling off after an almost steady rise of American-flag ships as whaling, 19 months. The third major inflation since the end of World War II once the backbone of American in­ boosted your cost of living almost six percent from March 1956 to dustry and life, makes its come­ October '57. back. The inflation finally has been slowed down, at least for awhile, by Three vessels have been lower food prices and lower raw-material prices in some industries equipped for whaling in San hit by recession as moderate-income families were priced out of the Pablo by Del Monte Fishing Com­ market. Even the steel mills, whose successive boosts of the past three pany and are now In action hunt­ years were in large part responsible for the inflation, now are begin­ ing the huge 100,000-pound mam­ ning to cut steel prices. mals. Food Coming Down The methods remain the same, A recent drop of three percent in the Dun & Broadstreet wholesale but the uses have changed. The food price index forecasts the lower food prices due this winter and blubber is still boiled down to oil already appearing in stores. Especially notable are lower tags on pork as In days of old, but it is now products and coffee, with some sold to manufacturers of soap, lower-grade beef cuts also tum­ paint and lipstick. Some ranch­ bling from their recent lofty levels. ers. it is reported, even feed it to For your information, stores' pri­ their cattle. vate-brand bagged coffees have A Seafarer on the beach in New York signs application for an been reduced more sharply than The meat, and whatever is left interest-free loan in headquarters. Low cost feeding via meal vacuum-packed advertised brands, over, is put into the grinder and which tend to come down reluct­ book discounts and loans for emergencies are available through sold to mink farmers, pet food pro­ antly during a price decline. Note ducers and chicken raisers. the Welfare Plan for men on the beach between jobs. also that some stores have cut cof­ fee prices more drastically than others. Tags on most bagged cof­ fees now range from 75 to 90 cents a pound compared to 96 cents to VANCOUVER, BC—^Negotiations are underway to obtain a standard union contract cov­ $1.11 for most vacuum packs. It will be cheaper this fall to ering all unlicensed personnel operating out of Vancouver on ships of the SIU Canadian feed your car as well as your fam­ District. ily. The gasoline industry has been fields. For example. Black­ September 1, 1957. The 836 vessels One obstacle in the past to ferent unable to make its recent price in­ ball Ferries do not provide accom- include passenger ships, ferries, creases stick in the face of heavy such a contract had been the modatipn for the crews, and the freighters, bulk carriers, tugs, supplies and consumer resistance. number of unions represent­ men work on a shift basis. This, and dredges and a number of special­ Now pertoleiun companies are wages paid in specialized fields, will ized ships and equipment. Since gradually cutting gas prices in ing these men in the port. But be considered in the contract. then the District has been certified the recent merger with the West state after state. Tags on some on about 30 more ships, and con­ The District also announced that lumber and copper products also have been trimmed. Prices of textile Coast Seamen's Union has removed there were over 800 vessels under tracted companies have added three this barrier. products, especially cottons, are at bargain levels. the Canadian SIU banner as of more vessels to their fleets. A wage conference of rank and Houses, Doctors Costly But be warned that the halt in inflation by no means indicates your file SIU members, which convened living costs are going to come down signiflcantly. The price cuts are in the Vancouver hall on May 2nd, irregular, and may only last the winter of relatively low food prices. drafted standardization proposals Several basic costs as housing and medical care are still rising. Medi­ for the negotiation committee. The cal care has risen more than any other cost-of-living items and has leading proposal was a call for become a major cost-of-living problem. Overall hospital costs have more realistic scale of wages. In­ Improved pension plane and with union over wages and Increased 132 percent since 1946. The average hospital bill has gone creased wages have been a focal point in every labor contract ne­ Social Security still fall far short dismissals. up from $88.85 to $181.13 in this period. 4^ t 4 Here are buying recommendations for November buying opportunties: gotiation in this port because of the of providing retired workers with CARS: Dealers again are stuck this November with over 800,000 un­ wide difference in earnings and cost the necessities of life. Speakers Delegates to the United Packing­ sold 1957-model cars, even as the 1958 models are beginning to move of living on Canada's west coast as addressing the two-day AFL-CIO house Workers contract policy con­ out. Dealers in some areas are offering 1957 models at $50 over their compared with the much lower Industrial Union Dept. conference ference have voted to press for a levels on the east coast. on pension plans told of how 30-hour work week and an im­ Invoice costs. Proposed increased wages are "three-fourths of those now over proved severance system based on The best-selling major 1957 models proved to be, in this order: Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, Buick, Oldsmobile, Fontiac, Mercury, Dodge, pro-rated and range from 33 per­ 65 years of age have income from the amount of meat produced. Cadillac, Chrysler, DeSoto, Rambler, Studebaker. Consumer resistance cent and higher. Other changes in­ all sources of less than $1,000 a UPWA leaders have termed the 40year. The average income of a hour week as economically ob­ to high prices of cai's has been especially hard on sales of medium- clude: price models. More people are buying the big thi-ee "popular-price" • increased meal and lodging retired couple Is less than $30 a solete. The Impact of jtutomation week." The lUD expressed full on the indastry and the accelerat­ makes, the sales figures show. money. support of disclosure legislation ing pace of mechanization have For 1958, Nash and Hudson will be no more. American Motors Is • an hourly standard standby covering pension plans. The de­ added to the workers' difficulties. concentrating on the growingly popular Rambler. It is bringing back partment said that such legislation In addition, a royalty fund based the 100 inch-wheelbase Rambler of 1955, in line with the growing in­ rate. would have been passed by the on the number of pounds of meat terest in more compact cars, as well as continuing the 108-inch Rambler. • continuous 8-hour day, 8 AM last session of Congress had it not produced was recommended to But standard transmission six-cylinder engines are fast disappearing to 5 PM, for deck, engine and stew­ been for the strenuous objections ease the plight of workers affected despite tlieir comparative operating economy and lower initial cost. ard daymen. of the National Association of by plant shutdowns. One means of COATS, SNOWSUITS: Heavier price cutting on women's and chil­ • improvements in coffee time Manufacturers, the Chamber of achieving these goals it was an­ dren's coats and snowsuits starts with the Veterans' Day sales. Commerce and the insurance In­ nounced would be through an Nylon snowsuits are gaining in popularity. Their prices have come clauses. dustry. down to no more than those of cotton snowsuits. Two-piece nylon While seeking a standard con­ amendment to the Wage-Hour Act. snowsuits are available this year for $8-$12. But avoid embroidered tract for men working on the ships Contracts with the major meat and braided sets. They often cost $2 more than a similar Set without and along the waterfront, the ne­ A National Labor Relations producers expire Sept. 1, 1959. the decorations. gotiating committee has recognized Board examiner has ruled Kohler 4" i 4REFRIGERATORS: Families who need refrigerators would be well- that there will be variations in dif- Co. of Kohler, Wisconsin, guilty of Although accepting an agree­ advised to shop the forthcoming midwinter clearances of 1957 models. unfair labor practices and recom­ ment on wage increases, 18,600 Current prices are the lowest they've been since 1947. But some man­ mended that nearly all of the per­ Communications Workers at Ohio ufacturers are raising prices xif 1958 models 3-4 percent. sons on strike should be given Bell Telephone Co. terminated FOOD: Besides pork, this Is the month to featime poultry items in their jobs back when the walkout their three-week strike and re­ your main dishes. Big supplies of fryers and roasters have forced ends. The strike, still in progress, turned to work under their old down prices. Another good value this month is stewing chickens. They Under the rules of the SIU, v/as called on April 5, 1954 by contract because of the company's cost more per pound than broilers, but provide more meat in relation any member can nominate him­ Local 833 of the UAW. The ex­ last-minute insistence on an un­ to bone. Stewers are available for fricassees, casseroles, a la king and self for meeting chairman, read­ aminer held that those whose jobs acceptable issue. The company de­ otlier main dishes. ing clerk or any other po.st that were not filled by June 1, 1954, manded a provision that would Turkey supplies are record large and turkeys are relatively cheap may be up for election before were entitled to get them back. take away all service credit on va­ this month, for regular dinners as well as Thanksgiving. More turkeys the membership, including com­ That was the date of the first un­ cations, sickness benefits and pen­ now are sold oven-ready (drawn and cleaned). Figure that a 12-pound mittees, such as the tallying fair labor practice by the company sions from those on strike. CWA ready to cook turkey is the equivalent of a 15-pound dressed turkey committees, financial commit­ which changed the walkout from Director Martin Hughes said he (with head and feet left on, and not yet drawn). Either will provide tees and other gruops named by an economic sti'ike to one over had "never seen such insincerity about 20 generous servings. All turkeys are sharply lower in price the membership. unfair labor practices. If necessary, and dishonest trickery on the part than a year ago, but large ones over 18-pounds are especially cheap. Since SIU membership meet­ he said, the company should dis­ of the company in all the years I Some markets are offering the big bird at almost half last year's prices. ing officers are elected at the charge employes hired since that have sat at the bargaining table." Cheese is in heavy supply and the US Agriculture Department has start of each meeting, those who date to make room for returning T. W. Robinson, a federal concili­ been trying desperately to promote it so people will eat more. But wish to run for those meeting strikers. Among the unfair labor ator, told the company he had processors and distributors have the selling prices rigged so despite offices can do so. practices committed by the com­ never heard any other employer the heavy supplies,-prices are noticeably higher than a year ago. pany was the failure to bargain insist on such a demand. Seek Standard Canadian Pact Throw In For A Meeting Job •S �m* KifU SEAFARERS LOG October, S5. 1957 p lilii:: i -, • pr, • Locked in crane platform, trailer body is hoisted vertically to deck level. Crane and truck then travel horizontally in-board until they are positioned over hatch. Crane extension (top of photo) overhangs dock during loading but folds back at joint (upper left) while ship's at sea. After depositing and releasing trailer body, the traveling lift emerges from the hold for another 22-ton load.-^ �October 18,188T ..X---•n.r^». »f.'. $EAi •• ..*r. r»f NiM LOG • S.- • — '. -J. - iij.: •••-«• •'••'•*•••• »•'*••";>••' ,.i- • -iijl- ' n-;: f"-: •••• ;'• : .f ? .4;, O THE SEA WITH Members of ship's deck and engine gang gather around life-ring for standard shipboard photo. A demonstrafion of how to load a ship in a hurry was given at Port Newark when the Gateway City, first of Waterman-Pan-Atlantic's trailer-carriers, came in on its maiden voyage. The Gateway City is a product of the company's plans for moving truck-loads of cargo by sea without the necessity of time-consuming handling of individual packages. ipiiiii J. F. Austin's gang includes (1 to r) D. Fitzgerald, Austin, F. Tate, W. Hinton, 1. Matthews, E. Webb. ;• were built with releasing gear which permitted them to be lifted off their wheels, and with reinforced corner posts strong enough to support up to four other trailer bodies stacked atop them in the hold. if NJ Governor Robert Meyner (center) lunches with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Malcom McLean (right). Crane maintenance man, William K. Rob­ inson, stands alongside hatch. Gateway City steaming to sea show's "blister" built onto side of hull, crane ejjtension folded back in place. c 'i •M Originally, the company had planned to build "roll-on, roll-off" ships but substituted "lift-on" ships instead. Specially-designed truck trailers The heart of the system is in the shipboard traveling cranes. Two cranes are being built onto each lift-on ship, one fore and one aft. The entire crane can travel lengthwise on wheeled legs along rails. In addi­ tion, the crane operator can maneuver a trailer-carrying lift at right ongles to the ship, moving up and down or across the deck. Some ospects of the operation ore pictured on this page. ,.2 •"--1 W. D. Thiemonge, crew pantry, is shown at work while loading's going on. Fully-loaded ship shows radically-new deck gear. Note how entire crane body can move forward or aft on rails to any hatch. I y\ �l*Mr« SEAFARERS October M, mf LOG Who's The Bosun Hero Anyway? October 2 Through October 15 Registered Deck A Port • 7 19 4 13 5 0 4 7 11 9 12 10 7 16 Boston .... » e e e e e e • t 7 New York.. •ee^eeeeet 63 Philadelphia taeeeeeeeeeeo 28 Baltimore ••eeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee 44 Norfolk . •oeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 31 Savannah eeeteeedeeeeeeeeeaeee 8 New Orleans Lake Charles Bosun James F. Lamb has a little difficulty showing off ninemonth-old daughter Jayne in the headquarters cafeterio. It seems that Jayne has made ber mind up to see the rest of the building under her own steam. First IIS Wine Tanker Makes Maiden Voyage > ee ee ee • Port Boston Norfolk . Savannah Tampa .. Lake Charles 7 30 40 7 25 24 17 27 Deck A Total Deck a 858 356 Deck A 8 44 13 26 6 1 6 42 37 5 21 6 8 33 Deck 4 9 1 6 4 0 1 6 8 1 15 1 0 17 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c 1 36 13 18 3 4 3 26 34 14 18 0 8 26 •tnw. A • 3 25 6 7 6 0 2 11 12 5 15 22 11 13 Cnf. Stnvr. A 238 138 232 Shipped Eng. a Cng. A CM. 4 62 13 27 5 S 7 16 23 8 29 16 14 15 Bne. A 120 Deck a Ens. A OtCK 4 13 1 12 1 0 3 12 8 7 13 1 2 10 34 7 31 11 2 9 24 33 9 17 14 20 16 a Eng. C 0 6 0 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 stew. A 1 26 2 17 3 3 8 29 37 3 18 5 6 24 Stew. a 1 5 4 5 7 0 2 7 12 4 6 4 9 8 Tefal 'A a 11 49 14 25 18 0 8 25 35 14 33 36 27 37 Total Ren. 27 208 60 127 65 15 31 95 131 38 104 84 78 95 Staw. Total A Total Total Reg. 74 826 332 1158 a Stew. Stew. Total a C A 2 9 4 5 2 0 2 6 10 1 6 1 2 8 Total 16 159 46 102 47 15 23 70 96 24 71 48 51^ 58 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 10 106 28 61 12 8 15 97 108 22 57 11 22 83 a Total a 10 31 6 23 7 0 6 24 26 9 34 3 4 35 Total Total c Ship. 1 15 0 6 1 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 2 21 152 34 90 20 8 21 123 139 31 91 14 26 120 NEW YORK—^America's first wine tanker, the SS Angelo Houston Petri, arrived in this port last week with a cargo of some Wilmington .. 2,500,000 gallons of California wine. Manned by members San Francisco of the SIU Pacific District Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Cng. Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total a c A c a B c Ship. a c A A A she is destined to mark a new alii and Davitto, Margo, Mission Total 256 73 87 14 180 12 218 890 6 204 58 640 32 Bell, Hartley and Lejon wines. Tophase in American merchant gether^ these wines comprise ap­ shipping. SIU shipping backtracked again last period, dropping to the lowest point for the past Built at Bethlehem Steel ship­ proximately 22 percent of all the 21 months. Registration also fell off during the period. The total number of men dis­ yards in San Francisco, the 530-foot wine consumed in the United States. tanker is owned and operated by patched was 890; registration was 1,158. United Vintners, producers of Ital­ Because of strict health require­ Lay-ups, an uncertain cargo ian Swiss Colony, Petri, Gambar- ments^ the construction of the ves­ sel required an additional $3 mil­ market and the tie-up of most lion in chromium-nickel stainless of the Bull Line fleet ac­ Bay Line Unfair'To SIU Men BALTIMORE — Organizing in Old Bay Line received a boost last week when an NLRB examiner rec­ ommended that eight Seafarers who were discharged unfairly should be reinstated to their jobs with back pay. In some instances this will mean a nice big paycheck, re­ ports Earl Sheppard, port agent, as a few of the jobs go back to July and August, 1955. As for organizing in the rest of the port, the Union is still waiting an NLRB decision on petitions for elections in NBC Line and Mar­ ine Standard Launch Service. The Board has scheduled hearings for November 12th and October 30th respectively. In addition to these two, the organizing committee is contemplating petitioning for an election in another company. Rec­ ognition there would mean a num­ ber of additional jobs for Seafar­ ers in this port. Shipping in this port failed to pick up as most of the vessels in lay-up failed to secure cargoes. But one ship, the Winter Hill (Cit­ ies Service), is expected to take on a crew early next week. The ships paying off during the past two weeks were the Evelyn, Edith (Bull); Irenestar (Traders); Oi-emar, Saiitore (Ore); Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Council Grove (Cities Service). The Edith, Santore, Oremar, Irenestar and Bethcoaster signed on. In-transits were the Baltore, Marore, Cubore, Feltore (Ore); Pennmar, Losmar, Alamar (Calmar); Steel Director, Steel Artisan (Isthmian), Robin Locksley (Robin), Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Pe­ gasus (Alcoa), and the Morning Light (Waterman). INOUIRING SEAFARER steel plates. Every surface of the counted for the job decline. The ship that comes into contact with last comparable shipping low was the wine, including the vats, pipes QUESTION: Do you think there should be some change in the num­ and pumps, are made of this high reported back in January '56. Despite the drop, five ports list­ ber of {ob colls each day? grade stainless steel. ed increased job activity. This in­ The Angelo Petri is designed to carry 26 different brands of wine cluded welcome boosts for Boston W. C. Snell, AB: I believe we Andres Molina, steward utility: and Mobile, a slight rise for Lake without affecting their flavors. The should keep the hours the same as No, keep the present system. Charles and Wilmington and a vats in which the wines are stored they are. In the Right now there are completely isolated from each substantial gain for Seattle. first place, we are just enough All other ports fell off, including other and from the top, bottom and need early calls calls, and we sides of the ship. The vessel also New Orleans, for whom the drop in order for the need no more or was not unexpected since the pre­ carries over 200,000 gallons of less. I have been men, especially fresh water to be used in cleaning vious report covered the recrewing sailing with the those shipping on of the cruise ship Del Mar after a the tanks after unloading. SIU under this tankers, to get to One of the main advantages period of lay-up. system since the the vessels. The Although the largest proportion claimed by the company in ship­ Union started company and the ping wine by water is to cut down of the total Jobs was in the deck and can honestly officers also need on the amount of spoilage caused department and it showed the wid­ say that I am some time to by the rough handling it goes est gap between shipping and reg­ make the call, and if there were very satisfied with the way things through in overland transportation. istration, it also accounted for the less calls throughout the day, it are running now. Constant contact of the wine with least class C activity. A breakdown may be hard to fill those berths. X Xthe air pockets in the bottles of the shipping by seniority groups » » * causes it to lose its flavor. But showed class A standing pat with John Hunt, AB: There should the amount of air remaining in the 72 percent of the total and class not be any changes in the calling Tony Plsano, steward: Take It tanks is much smaller in propor­ B dipping to 24 percent. Class C from the "Duke of Bourbon system for it does activity rose slightly to 4 percent tion to that remaining in the neck not, so far as I Street," that the of the totaL of the bottle. can see, work any present system of The following is the forecast calUng for Jobs is The company's two main dis­ hardship on any­ charge points will be at Houston, port by port: one. Seven calls the fairest and Boston: Fair ... New York: Good surest method of Texas, and Port Newark. At the a day are neces­ Houston base the wine will be dis­ for anyone not looking for some­ filling any calls sary to give a charged into three inland barges thing special... Philadelphia: Fair that may sudden­ man plenty of for flnal distribution in inland . . . Baltimore: Steady . .. Norfolk: ly pop up. If a notice of the job ports as far north as Chicago. The Slow . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . man really wants and to get his ship's home port is Stockton, Cali­ Tampa: Fair . . Mobile: Good . . . to ship out, get things ready and on board. Otherwise we would fornia. On its return trips to the New Orleans: Good . . . Lake here early. This coast for wine cargoes, the Angelo Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good cuts out some of the floaters who have many pier-head jumps. Petri will carry liquid edibles such . . . Wilmington: Quiet . . - San manage to get some of the Jobs. X i X as sugar in solution. Francisoo: Fair . . . Seattle: Good. ^ ^ t N. R. Petersen, DM: This system Enrique Rosado, eook: I don't of hourly calls has been used since 1938, and I can't think they should change the hours for calling for see why they Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while jobs, unless it is should want to on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid to possibly add change it now. changing their maiiing addresses if they want to continue re­ There haven't more. Of course, how this could be been many com­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already plaints about it done is something experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting since then so it else, but certain­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment must be working ly I would not offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. to everyone's lik­ want to see any An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing ing. I know it is cutback on the number of calls perfect to me, and can find no considerable hardship to the men involved. that we have each day. , way to improve it. Stay Put For Idle Pay �J > V s)»' N-» ^ K11'• 4Mibwtl;ltfy ngimi^ SEAFAktltif- Out ports Aid In NY Stack; Outlook Good 'Bringing 'Em In!' NEW YORK—Shipping dropped off considerably during the past two weeks due to the fact that only a handful of ships pulled into port for payoffs and sign-ons. But the situation was eased somewhat by the number of men dis­ (Victory Carriers), Robin Locksley patched to outports as replace­ and Robin Hood (Robin) signed on. The vessels in transit were the ments. In fact, some of these re­ quests could not be filled for lack Seatrains Georgia, Texas, Louisi­ of takers, so it would seem ana, Savannah, New York (Seathat the men on the beach want to train); Steel King, Steel Director, Steel Artisan (Isthmian); CS Balti­ take it easy for awhile. Next period promises better more (Cities Service), Val Chem shipping with a number of vessels (Valentine), Seamar (Calmar), City coming in from long trips. This of Alma (Waterman), Ocean Ulla usually means a fairly good turn­ (Ocean Trans.) and Robin Locksley over in crews. In addition to these (Robin). there are a couple of vessels that are expected to come out of tem­ porary lay-up and take on crews within the next two weeks. There were 28 vessels in port during the last period. Eleven ships paid off, three signed on and7' SEATTLE—Shipping has been 14 were in transit. good here but the outlook is un­ The Ideal X and Gateway City certain. The Choctaw, Kyska, Jean (Pan-Atlantic), Ocean Deborah LaFitte, Afoundria (Waterman), (Ocean Transport), Robin Locksley and the Grain Trader (Grainfleet) (Robin), Fort Hoskins (Cities Serv­ paid off duilng the past pei-iod. AH ice), Lawrence Victory (Missis­ but the Kyska. which was tempo­ sippi), Coeur D'Alene Victory (Vic­ rarily laid up, signed on. There were only four vessels in tory Carriers), Shinnecock Bay (Veritas), Pan Ocean Transporter transit. They were the Ocean (Penn. Nav.), Alcoa Runner and Joyce (Ocean Clippers), Flomar, Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa) paid off Portm^ (Calmar) and the Yaka while the Coeur D'Alene Victory (Waterman). i .-S Seattle Sees Slow Future tsmvviof- Drop 'Print Ruling For US Visitors WASHINGTON—Bowing to the pressure of complaints from for­ eign visitors to this country, the State Department has announced the waiving of fingerprint require­ ments for certain non-immigrant aliens entering the US for short trips. Included in the waiver are alien seamen from those nations which do not require fingerprint­ ing on their own visas. Under the McCarran Act, non­ immigrant aliens had to submit to fingerprinting at the time they made application for visas at the US consular offices in their coun­ tries. Many nations had termed the procedure degrading and wasteful. The waiver will apply to ambas­ sadors, public ministers and career diplomatic or consular officers who have been accredited by a foreign nation recognized by the United States, and on a reciprocal basis, non-immigrant alien visitors for business or pleasure and certain transit aliens, alien seamen land­ ing here temporarily in pursuit of their job, and other specified per­ sons. On the reciprocal basis, the waiver will apply to all nations with the exception of Ecuador, Li­ beria and Peru. These nations all require fingerprinting beforfe grant­ ing visas. The fingerprinting requirement has raised a storm of protest be­ cause it gave CP propogandists an Issue each time foreign visitors rapped the "degrading" procedure. The organizing drive that the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division has been operating throughout the A&G District has just scored another victory in the Gulf tidelands. The contract won from the Magco Towing Co. of New Or­ leans brings another group of Gulf harbor workers under the SIU banner, and adds to the total of similar SIU victories in Houston, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other Gulf ports. It also contributes one more company to the list of offshore, harbor and allied marine outfits that the SIU has won in its continuing organizational campaign during the past months. The Magco victory is especially significant as a further step in breaking down the old non-union pattern that has long characterized the Gulf and tidelands areas. The SIU be­ lieves It will pave the way for additional successes in the waterfront fields In the Gulf, and help shoreside unions in their organizing drives in the area. In addition to benefits brought to harbor workers the HIWD has proven of value to the whole SIU membership. HIWD has in each case increased job opportunities for Sea­ farers and offered additional protection to SIU harbor work­ ers against the threat of non-unioii operations. "For the newly-organized workers, the HIWD contract spells out a secure union future of higher wages, welfare benefits, im­ proved working conditions, and SIU representation. 4 $ ^ Stormy Weather Ahead What the editorialists and business apologists like to call the "monopoly power of organized labor" is m for a bad time come next January. All trade unions will be confronted with a barrage of new restrictive legislation as soon as Congress convenes again. The outlook is that the anti-labor forces will hit paydirt this time. Fronting for the anti-union campaign are those who derive comfort from charges of corruption against a few unions and officials disclosed through the work of the Senate investigat­ ing committee. Thus, whatever good the committee may have done could be completely nullified and all unions will suffer. This seems rather a large price to pay, considering the num­ ber of anti-racketeering statutes already on the books, if the real purpose of the attack on unions is simply to clean out corruption. It remains for Senate Committee members them­ selves to prove their sincerity by opposing restrictions wa all of labor. Mt William Girardeau, 77: A heart ailment was the cause of death of Brother Girar­ deau on Septem­ ber 23, 1957. He. became a full member of the Union January 22, 1940, and sailed in the stew­ ard"" department. Brother Girar­ deau is survived by his wife, Olive Girardeau, of North Harwich, Mass. Burial took place in South Dennis Cemetery, South Dennis, Miss. 4. t 4 4 John C. Carolan, 51: On August 13, 1957, Brother Carolan died from a heart ail­ ment in San Francisco, Calif. He became a full member of the Union on March 16, 1942, and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is survived by his wife, Irene Carolan, of San Francisco, Calif. His place of burial is unknown. 4 4 4 Jacob Schmidt, 57: Broth 3r Schmidt died from natural causes on September 13, 1957, in the NorIk USPHS hosnital. He became a full member of ue Union on Janu­ ary 17, 1956, and was sailing in the engine department. 4 4 4 4 4 Lonnie Hckle, 48: A heart ail­ ment caused the death of Brother Tickle on August 19, 1957, in New Orleans, La. He became a full member of the Union on October 11, 1943, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Tickle is sur­ vived by a sister, Mrs. Nora Bev­ erly, of Mt. Airy, NC. Burial took place in Oakdale Cemetery, Mt. Airy, NC. t John E. Ziegler, 31: A gunshot wound proved fatal to Brother Ziegler on August 20, 1955. Death took place in Mobile, Ala. He be­ came a full member of the Union May 22, 1951, and was sailing in the deck department. Brother Zieg­ ler is survived by his son, John E. Ziegler Jr., of Mobile, Ala. 4^ Waters, of Dalton, Georgia. Brother Waters became a full member of the Union on July 14, 1947, and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at sea. 4 Druey K. Waters. 48: Multiple in­ juries due to a fall into the hold of the ship Robin Hood caused the death of Brother Waters. Death took place in Durban, South Africa. He is survived by his wife, Rachael TMT Gets New Funds Successful in its bid to obtain new financing, TMT Trailer Ferry Inc. plans to resume operations next month on the Florida-Puerto Rico run. The trailership Carib Qiieen, now in lay-up, will crew up shortly for the Puerto Rico service. Eric Rath, president of the SlUcontracted company, had an­ nounced earlier this month that the company would go into volun­ tary reorganization if new money was not forthcoming. At the time, the company was facing suits from creditors for unpaid bills. The con­ cern had also suffered a financial loss in 1956 which Rath attributed to delays in the conversions of the Carib Queen and Florida Queen, as well as operating difficulties on the Carib Queen. The Carib Queen, a converted Landing Ship Dock, was designed as a true "roll-on, roll off" trailership, with trncks and private cars loading via ramps on three deck levels. A sister ship, the Florida Queen, has been undeiflgoing con­ version in a Florida sliipyard for the same service. TMT has been operating in the past on the inter-lsland run, utiliz­ ing unmanned LSTs which were hauled by tugs. -4 �Par*' Yirehr* SEAEA REMS LPG 37 Days In Hawaii No Challenge Boston Funeral Assist Lauded Honolulu is a diverting port for seamen, but after 57 days of it the novelty usually gives way to boredom and friction. This wasn't the ease with the SlU-manned eable storage ship Arthur M. Huddell, as the crew earned a special commendation from their skipper, Capt. S. Kurilich, for its "splendid cooperation and good conduct." For the past year and a half, the Huddell has been operating between the East and West Coasts as a seagoing cable warehouse for an Army cablelayer engaged in a Defense De­ Part of the SIU deck gong on the Huddell in Hawaii included partment communications project. front, I to r) Don Backrok, Bernard Casserly, ABs; rear, Mike SiAccording to an unnamed LOG orski, bosun; Bob Alvero, OC; Dick Gillich, AB; John Mack, OS; correspondent, "the voyage and events on here have been dupli­ Jerry Moynahan, AB (now deceased), and Tom Johnson, OS. cated by other SIU crews on other ships, but we feel the narration of typical SIU crew." "With about Young and cooks King and ] our particular voyage should not four exceptions the same crew Sweeney. One of the sad aspects of the go unheralded. The outstanding brought her back, with the follow­ characteristic of the Arthur M. ing score: no logs, no missing ship, trip was the death of Jerry Moyna­ Huddell is that it is a happy ship no fights, no gambling, no drinkers han, AB, who keeled over while . . . The gang on here could have who couldn't stand tall in the running a winch in Oakland,. Calif. morning." He died in the hospital. "The whole made the grade on any job." Noting these results, the ship's crew was stunned by the sudden­ There was no "intense search for the particular type of men for this reporter listed among the reasons ness of it. The flag went to half | job," he stated. "The only ad­ for this happy state of affairs the mast, the usual collections was monition was this: If you don't officers, especially the skipper started, laughter ceased and the feel you can sit it out in Hawaii ("as accommodating and cheerful Huddell was no longer a happy | for a couple of months, then don't a skipper as any seaman would ship." The Huddell is now slated to sail take the job." The crew turned want to sail with") and the SIU out to be about equally divided be­ steward department ("probably the for Portland to go into the ship­ tween the ports of Boston, Balti­ most important group responsi­ yard and then into lay-up at As- | more and Wilmington and was "a ble"), particularly steward Wes toria. Ore. [ USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NV W. Vaugman Jack William* J. Stanton Erne*t WebS W. Serrano Robert Gresman Henry Kay Luis Campos M. Makatangay George WUIiam* R. Reyes W. Collazo O. Adams 8. Swienckoski D. Metherington Allle Androm P. Seldenberg Charles Whit* R. Quinn W. Smith F. Stephen James Maxey A. Gamali R. Parker D. Furman F. Paylor B. Smoljan B. EstreUa A. Fernandez M. Seiber I. De Nohriga MANHATTAN STATE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY James Rist USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Terence Colivet James J. McDevitt Michael Delano Alonzo M. Milefskl L. E. Hodges A. J. Scheving Milton A. Jaeger Joseph W. Wait* USPHS HOSPITAI, MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Ira H. Kilgore Eiaciio Aris Ludwig Kristiansen Fortunate Bacomo Frederick Landry Joseph J. Bass Leonard Leidig Juan Denopra Patrick McCann John J. Driscoll Archibald McGuigan Fabin Furmanek H. C. Mclssae Joseph M. Gillard Albert MartineUl William Guenther Vic MUazzo Bart E. Guranick Joaquin Minlz Everett Haislett William O'Dea Percy Harrelson C. Osinski Talb Hassen George G. Phifer Billy R. Hill G. A. Puissegur Antonio Infante Winston E. Renny •••••••I Edifor, George Shumaker Harry S. Tirttle Kevin B. Skelly Virgil E. Wilmoth Henry E. Smith Pon P. Wing Michael Toth Dexter WorreU USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August Panepinto EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY R. McCutcheon VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Eldred L. Bates B. F. Grice Marvin P. Bennett Nighbert Straton . USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner George Trimyer Frank T. Campbell USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Leon C. Harper Angelo Martins Jimmie Littleton R. C. Shedd USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Adelin Frug* Marlow C. Barton Leon Gordon John W. Bigwood Theodore Guidy Claude Blanks James Hudson W. Christianson Eugene B. Hunt Wesley Cunningham Edward G. KnapR William DriscoU Leo Lang Ilumtnado Llenos Edward Samroek Joseph McCabe Toeai Smigielski Clifton McLellan Wert A. Spencer Lawrence M. Mill* Chas. H. Summerell Simon Morris Georald L. Thaxton Michael Muzio Lucien Theriot Henry Piszatowskl Houston Thomas Jr. Hubert Pousson James E. Ward Winford Powell George Wendell Randolph Ratclift Harry Wolowitz Berlin Richerson CUfford Wuerti Toxie Samford Jacob Zimraer USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Daniel E. Murphy George D. Rourke Harry S. Murray James M. Enwiight USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Isaak Bouzin Norman W. Kirk Angelo Caraerote William Kovamees Rosario Copani James E. Lavell* Bennie Crawford D. Mastrantonls Thomas D. Dailey Joseph Prabech Finnie Davis Roy R. Rayfleld Leo Dwyer Stanley Rodger* Jose Garcia • Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Wm. J. Stephens Burl Haire Dolphus Walker. David Hebert Archie Wright Charles Ison USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger' Shio Han Sun Salvatore J. Guiifre Norman I. West Thomas Hankins S. C. Wang P. N. Hierro M. Michalik Joseph C. Marso • All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must he signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. am to Boston Port Agent James Sheehan and to Elmer Taber, Stanley Cieslak and Woodrow Woodford, who all served as pallbearers. They have our deepest appreciation for the much-needed help they gave my children and I. We cannot praise the SIU enough and wish we could thank you all personally. Our home is open to you and your wives at any time. You shall always be welcome, Mrs. Dorothy Moynihan (Ed. note: Brother Moynihan diedt at the marine hospital in San Francisco early In Septem­ ber. He was last aboard the SS Arthur M. Huddell.) t. ir New Orleans' Aid Hailed To tho Editor: I would Ilk# to express my appreciation for the help I re­ ceived from the SIU in New Orleans when" my brother, James M. "Blackie" Mason, passed away August 13. They were all wonderful and ^ ZONE STATE. ^ To the Editor: No matter how often a guy has been at Staten Island or the other marine hospitals, he's al­ ways grateful for the finest '• WRTC/CALL iH ZONE STATE... J nf.-Aa Asks Relentless Fight For SIU To the Editor: As an oldtimer on the SIU disability list, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the brothers and also to the welfare plan for the help given me.' Since I've been out of com­ mission, welfare has paid all my hospital bills and even bought me special brace crutches en­ abling me to walk again. Some­ day I hope to regain my health and bo back at sea with all of you where I belong. But in case I don't get back, fellows. Just you love this Union as much as I do and fight for it like we have fought and they will never sink our Union. God bless all of you for what you've done for ma and many others. Hugh D. Foucho 3) 3) Valencia Okay For Shoreleave Urges Protest To Save PHS TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubtcriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: medical treatment and attention a seaman can receive, it's really tops. This prompts me to say that with the recent news of a new threat to close some of these hospitals, it is up to each and every one of us to protest such action.. We can do this by writ­ ing or wiring pur protests to those Government officials whose names are carried in the LOG, and also to our own Sen­ ators and the Congressmen in our various local districts. When they threatened to close them before, that is what we did very successfully. We can only do it again by our com­ bined efforts and those of other interested organizations. So let's all do our part and protest this most vigorously. It's a damn shame that when the Govern­ ment is looking to economize they pick on a project like this when so much is being wasted on far less necessary items. Those of us who have re­ ceived such fine treatment at these hospitals over a period of time know what they mean to us.,, I know these boys will write in, but it's up to all of us to do so. In closing, I'd like to thank all those at' Staten Island who were swell to me during my re­ cent stay, especially Doctors Sparga and Walker. Art Lomas it » Mrs. Charles R. Ries STREET ADDRESS ADDRESS CITY Letters To The Editor most kind to help me with vari­ ous details as I am out of the state and knew no one there. I also received the Insurance check very soon. Thanks to all concerned. I truly wish all the luck to the Union and all its brother mem­ bers. We enjoy reading your SEAFARERS LOO very much and hope to continue to re­ ceive It. NAME CITY .* To the Editor: I would at this time like to express my deepest gratitude to the former shipmates of my late husband, Jerome Moynihan, for their help and support in our sorrow. It is awfully hard for me to write what I really want at this time. I cannot say "thank you" enough to show how grateful I Disabled Seafarer "Black­ ie" Mason pictured short­ ly bolero his death. SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— pleose put my name on your moiling list. (Print Information) J ft . QMObM KS. 195T To the Editor: This vessel, the SS Arlyn, a Bull Line Liberty, departed New York City on August 13th for Norfolk and left there on the 21st for Valencia, Spain, with a full load of coal. We had very good weather on the way over, arriving at Valen­ cia on September 5th. We imloaded about 1,000 tons and then shifted to Puerto de Sagunto on the 8th . where the balance of the cargo was dis­ charged. Arrived back at Valen­ cia today to take on bunkers. The sailing board is posted for 9 PM. Valencia is the place to have a good time. Street cars and taxlcabs are reasonable. The fun part Is not too high-priced, ex­ cept for some* of the large down­ town nightclubs which really seem to think all Americans are Santa Claus. We are all wondering what the score is on the strike, etc. The big question is will we make another trip or not. All hands are hoping for as smooth a trip homeward-bound as the one going out. ' Frank Collins �'mtommtw SEAFA'WmJS 'tOG rt^tiTUtuiu Hound-Dogs? Sea-Dogs Tops 'Gator Was No Matcli For 'Honest Al' Tracker Slusser paused to wipe the sweat from his brow as he paddled the pirogue through the dense Lou­ Despite Elvis isianaFearless bayou country. Honest AI dozed in the stern amidst their meager equipment. Meager it was, when their mission > By Seafarer Alan E. Whilmer One of the last items of was to capture a huge bayou alligator alive and intact without the use of a net, ropes or any of the other means which the na­ business handled aboard the tives of the bayou country em-t" SS Mae before she laid up in ployed when they hunted the Tracker let his paddle steer the hot he smoked. He locked the door, the ladder and found the door Baltimore recently concerned dreaded monsters. pirogue and they glided silently up went to the window and dove down locked. He pounded on the door, "Stinky," the ship's dog. "Stinky," it develops, had broken her leg and the crew was fretting over her nervously, said Harry Schwartz, ship's delegate. "When we Anally were ready to remove the cast, everybody was so tense you'd have thought she was going to have a baby.'' But all ended well. The pup turned up at the ship's meeting to show she was alright and still plenty frisky. Needles to say, she's in good hands now, with steward iJoe Shea, who originally brought her aboard, keeping her in tow. There's no dog like on old seadog, after all. All of the Tracker'! and Honest Al's friends had warned them against what they planned to do, but their mission was too Impor­ tant to be deterred by warnings of impending doom. Honest Al had chosen the Tracker to accompany him be­ cause the Tracker had a long­ standing reputation for being one of the best men in the bush. And so they were out in bayou, nearing their secret destination—a small shack built up on stilts, the loca­ tion of which had been given to them by one Tiger Rousell, now retired. As they neared the shack. Got A Whale, Boye? Nobody lei us in en the secret of whet the gang is hauling, but the boys took plenty busy at it on the tanker Fort Hoskins. On the job (I to r) ore Clark Immas, AB; the first mate; "Red" Gibbs, AB; Mike Curry, DM, and "Red Lead" Jpnes, DM. Photo by oiler Chester Coiimas. CHIWAWA (CItiM Sarvic*), S*pt. U—Chairman, A. Matclalla; Sacratary, L. Magmann. One man fouled-up— reported to agent. Some disputed OT, to be taken up at payoff. Milk short­ age, noise in passageways to cease; food handlers to keep hands clean: five to three cases of milk going sour —caUed to steward's attention—stew­ ard refuses to serve enough milk at supper time. Crewmembcrs report steward brings mUk up midships at night, makes messmen return all un­ broken containers to lee bo.x below after each meal. Complaint about al­ lotment of milk per contract not being taken aboard in each port. Oregon. Discussion on shore leave— nothing done about this until ship arrives In States. Ehip's fund, $47.. built up by arrival pools. Beef about OT and shore leave—to be taken up with patrolman. DIscusslOB on job calls. Crew wants calls to remain as Is. Discussion on laimch service—to write letter to' headquarters on-same; washing machine to be repaired. Bathroom to be kept clean. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, G. Abunde; Sec­ retary, P. Harayo. Water Is running dirty. Rooms need painting. Ship's fund, S15.39. Few hours disputed OT. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Sept. 15— Chairman, L. Movall; Sacratary, E. Dawkint. New steward dept. elected. Compliments to night cook & baker for doing double duty due to illness of chief cook. Letter referred to in T. Flynn's telegram not received. Ac­ count of Chip's fatal accident and burial at sea together with photos mailed to LOG. Two NMU men claim extra pay. to be referred to patrol­ man. Reports accepted. Motion that job calls be made at 10:00 AM. 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Voted unanimously. New librarian elected and directed to change books In Boston or NY. Stew­ ard requested not to accept Pride as soap powder. Delegate to check slop chest for cigarettes and other articles. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Sept. 10— Chairman, C. Prassnall; Secretary, W. Rhone. Black gang quarters painted. Ail beefs settled. Smooth trip. Nothing eventful or news-worthy. Ship's fund. $14.70. Few hours disputed OT. Report No. 163 regarding job call discussed. Suggestion to Mcure deodorizers for bathrooms. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Sept. 14—Chairman, R., Ransom; Secretary, ' W. Morse. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated; deck dept. rooms to be sougeed and painted. Pantry to be painted. Suggestion that headquarters try to remedy seaman's wages made in last months of year and . first months of following year, having to be declared In year filed. SAMUEL F. MILLER (Boston Ship­ ping), Sept. 11—Chairman, H. Hlgginbotham; Secretary, W. O'Connor. One member hospitalized In Japan. Com­ munication from halt read as brother passed company doctor In .Texas and to the shack. The pirogue bumped Into the dark, deep water. He but Honest slept on. Presently the alligator also remembered the win­ gently against one of the support­ stopped smoking Immediately. dow that couldn't be closed and ing stilts rising up from the black Dark Eyes Rise water and, as it did. Honest Al As he swam around slowly, two swam around to it. With a awift awoke, clear-eyed and ready for dark eyes arose from the depths a leap he cleared the window and action. scant 50 feet away. It was a huge was in the shack with Honest Al. Shack On Stilts bayou alligator such as Honest had He smacked his lips again, and headed for the sleeping alligator The shack rose out of the dark come for. As the 'gator smacked his hunter. water fully ten feet up on its stilts. lips in anticipation of ah "Honest" Noticed Book There was one window that couldn't meal. Honest hastily propelled him­ Nearing Honest Al, he noticed be closed because oi a broken the open book at his feet. Here shutter. A long ladder led up to curiosity overcame hunger and he the door, which had a strong lock began to read Audubon on birds. Just as the Tiger had said. Like Honest, he too soon became Satisfied that all was well, Honest bored and fell fast asleep. His Al all but leapt out of the pirogue snores quickly awoke Honest, who in his haste to get the show on the just couldn't stand to sleep with road. Shakirg hands with the a snoring alligator in the same Tracker, he climbed th-: ladder with room. Honest moved fast, lest he his meager equipment, consisting awaken the sleeping 'gator and be of one pair of 10x50 binoculars, a devoured on the spot. cigar box, a large pair of tweezers Seizing the binoculars in one and a huge book entitled "Audu­ hand and the tweezers in the other, bon's Essay On Birds." He was he reversed the binoculars and put dressed in a chartr< use bathing them to his eyes. Now, with the suit with blue flippers on his feet alligator in full reverse focus, he and a pair of purple shades over gently reached down with the his eyes. tweezers, picked up the sleeping At the same time, Tracker took alligator and deposited him in the the pirogue out of sight to await cigar box. He quickly snapped the the signal that would tell him lid shut and locked it tight with a Honest Al had succeeded in his lock he had provided. mission. As he nosed his craft up ^ Mission Accomplished under a huge tree festooned with Tracker was pulling the last star Spanish moss, he rooted around In self toward the ladder leading to the bottom of the pirogue and came the door of the shack. Close behind out of the Hennessey bottle when he heard the signal he had been up with a bottle of 3 star Hennes­ came the lip-smacking alligator. waiting for; the cry of the Bombay sey Cognac (two of the stars were Honest closed and locked the Duck. He fired up the outboard missing). lie took a long pull on the bottle, then proceeded to go door with seconds to spare, sat and sped to the shack where the fishing in the accepted bayou down in the chair, and opened up grinning Honest Al waited. "Audubon's Essay On Birds." Since Honest was humming "With a fashion. Honest hated birds, the book was little bit 'o luck," a tune he'd Sat Ar.d Smoked very boring. It caused him to be­ learned from an English-bom bar Meanwhile, back at the shack. come drowsy and, as his head steward, and was complimenting Honest had settled down in the one nodded, the book fell and landed himself on the success of his mis­ chair in the shack and smoked. He on the floor, open at his feet. sion. It had been a good piece of was very hot, and when he was Outside, the alligator climbed work all around. soon as possible. Engineer removed from ship due to heai-t attack while ship was receiving bunkers at VcneEueia, to be repatriated to States soon as possible. New delegate elected. SANTORE (Ore Nsv.), Sept. 17— Chairman, C,. Ssnff; Sacratary, S. Wojton. Condition of washing ma­ chine reported to patrolman. Awaiting results. No pay-offs this trip. Next voyage to Venezuelan port. Ship's fund, $12.26. Port time concerning chief and 3rd cooks requires clai-ification by patrolman. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done. Ail hands requested to coop­ erate in returning cups to panti-y. New delegate elected. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, N. Matthey; Secretary, H. Kaufman. Repaii' list made up. Discussion on washing machine— need new one. OS shipped NV did not show up—sailed short handed. Picked up OS in Baltimore. List for cleaning schedule of laundry and recreation room posted. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Cleaning of alley taken up. To call safety meeting before arrival 'Frisco. Library to be locked up while In port. MARYMAR (Calmar), Sept. S— Chairman, A. Riasko; Secretary, W. Mess room needs sougeelng: All rooms should be painted soon after leaving San Francisco. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcea), Aug. SI— Chairman, O. Lehman; Secretary, L. Nicholas. Ship's fund. S131. Motion to leave shipping rules as they arc and to write secy-treas. on proa and cons on job calls in communication No. 162. New delegate elected. Members voted to keep shipping rules as they are. SEACARDEN (Penn Nsv.), Aug. 11 —Chairman, J. Grimes; Secretary, D. Coker. No beefs. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Crew to conserve fresh water as much as possible until arrival at Canal Zone. Fans to be turned off when leaving quarters. Washing macbane to be turned off after using. Sept. 1—Chairman, J. CIspp; Secre­ tary, D. Coker. Two men taken off ship due to illness. Deck maintenance man made bosun due to bosun's ill­ ness. Bosun to be placed In hospital .In Trinidad and returned to states Stucke. Ship's fund. $13.36. Report ac­ cepted. Communications and reports to be posted on crew mess bulletin board, so that membership may dis­ cuss and vote on same. Laundry and recreation room to be kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and good working condi­ tions. LITTLE ROCK (North-Atlantic), Sept. 10—Chairman, I. Barker; Sec­ retary, H. Kannady. New delegate elected. Repair list to be made up. DE SOTO (Waterman), Sept. 15— Chairman, R, Hodqai; Sacratary, B. Varn. One man hospitalized in Bremerhaven. Took two men in Bremerhaven who missed SS Hastings, as replace­ ments. Some disputed OT. Hospital slips not being given on request by crew members. Three men missed ship from Bremen to Bremerhaven. Discus­ sion on job call procedure—30 mem­ bers were for retaining present sys­ tem, two wanted three or four calls a day limit. It was pointed out that a man wanting to ship could attend to his business after calls as had been ' done In the past. Foc'sles to be left clean when leaving ship. Cots to be turned .in to steward before leaving ship. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. t—Chairman, V. Por­ ter; Secretary, F. Hicks. Repairs being made. New delegate and reporter elected. Ship's fund, $7. Ten hours disputed OT. One man failed to join ship: gear sent to headquarters. Secur­ ity watches, at Sunny Point discussed. Report accepted. Vote of confidence to steward dept. for good, varied menus and good cooks and waiters. Draws discussed. Repair list to be drawn up in advance. Discussion on sanitary work, OS doing good job. Steward dept. cleaning recreation room, engine and deck rotating laun­ dry. •'•il '•Sl nance not permitted to work Satur­ days or Sundays. Friction in galley between chief cook and 3rd cook. To be squared aw.ay on arrival. Motion to continue with hourly job calls as per Union procedure for past years. Crew wishes to go on record on any pro­ posed changes in regular hourly job calls. Captain to be notified five days before arrival on replacements for men getting off as ship due arrival on week-end. Requisition given to cap­ tain for more stores—ship insuffi­ ciently stored in NY. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 22— Chairman, B. Williams; Secratary, P. Cathcart, One man missed ship in Houston. Cots to be taken care of. Ship's fund, $24. Some disputed OT. Report accepted. Few beefs about steward dept. Chow to be improved. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Sept. 15—Chairman, A. Sirignano; Secratary, P. Whitlow. Repah- list snbraitted; dis­ puted OT to be turned in. Brothers may pay off under mutual consent— forfeit transportation if any due. All hands to get linen subsistence. When going to hospital brothers asked to return with hospital slip. Ship's fund, $24.16. Some disputed OT. Delegate covered wiper slacking off duties. Transportation due men dispatched to ship in Gulfport from Mobile, and weekend OT to be squared away for messman who was ill and could not perform duties. Man hospitalized in Honolulu: new man picked up as re­ placement. No LOGS received since Honolulu. Motion that quarters used as hospital aft be moved midship and space utilized as crew foc'sles. Galley exhaust vent fan to be steam-cleaned. More slop chest items to be carried. Medical supplies to be checked. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Need additional fan in mess and recreation hall. Steam lines to bathrooms and showers aft to be repaired. Paint bath­ rooms. Screen doors to be repaired and freed aft. Turn In ail unused linen—complete inventory to be taken. Leave foc'sles clean: need ice cream freezer. BALTORE (Ore Nav.), Sept. 21— Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Wunderllch. Ship's fund, $17.25. To accept report with one exception: written resolution to be submitted to go on record crew unanimously op­ posed to any change of .shipping calls. Coke bottles to be returned to re­ ceptacles. GRAIN SHIPPER (Gralnfiaal), Sept. 15—Chairman, R. Caray; Secratary, S. Malvenan. Letter requesting agent meet ship on arrival Long Beach to square away some beefs. Ship's fund, SIO, donated by deck and engine depts. Steward dept. donation to be given at first draw. Captain continuously on deck—this matter to be taken up with patrolman. Bosun and deck mainte­ BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Liberty), Sept. 15—Chairman, O. Payne; Secre­ tary, M. Kramer. New washing ma­ chine instdlied. Delegates asked to turn in draw list. New reporter elected. Motion to dispense with ship's fund and treasurer. Reports accepted. Crew to go on record favoring the changing of shipping calls to twice a day. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Sept. 21—Chairman, A. Brodie; Secretary, C. Kasar. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion regarding members to act as good SIU men and handle beefs through delegates. Elect steward as permanent ship's treasurer. Discussion on ail matters regarding welfare of ail concerned on vessel, to make voy­ age a pleasant one and steward dept. will aim to satisfy everyone during voyage. -•I LOSMAR (Calmar), Sept. It—Chair­ man, T. Glen; Secretary, R. Ramsperger. Three men to check food stores when ship is stored. Vote of thanks to Negotiation Committee. Mo­ tion to bring patrolman down for special meeting — subject: "Food stores." Few beefs. W'-i �Paie Fonrtcea SEAFARERS Kids Step Up For Bows Urges Revision Of Pension Plan SlU, A&G District SlU youngsters step into the ^otlight here, as Chorlene Slater above) shares lime­ light with dad, Seafarer Char­ les "Red" Slater, in New Or­ leans. Slater usually sails out of the Gulf with Alcoa. At left, sturdy San Franciscan Durwood B. Dees Jr, IVo, i* pictured at play. Ho was only 15 months old when this was taken. LOG-A-RHYTHM; Typhoon I'.A-- Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they -"ay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your only proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. I-• ll'- , w IP' \y • yc. \t:' Burly •K' ' .7;:- • Tr-'. • 1 J.> .- -v •' ||... "e*: I 'A , - -By John Wunderlich. Storming across the sea, Breaking doion, raking down Taking all in its way; Like a whirlwind. Twisting around. Setting aground Ships which at anchor lay. Cooling tormented souls. Drying my tears. Killing my fears. Liberating my broken heart; Blowing so fresl}, Snapping the leash That is binding my thoughts. You'll be my only love. Strength in your grasp Sting like a wasp Still be my love. You are able, so able. You can move everything; Clouds up so high. Close to the sky Riding above. Typhoon. uer'sMicnovii. To-rHEuJS October %S, 1951 LOG BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. , Eaii Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. | Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 | LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, Cai Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 1. 523 Bienville St. Lindsey WUUams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb 9-6600 NORFOLK. .....127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Ageint MAdison 2-9834 PinLADELPHIA... 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR ,101 Pelayo Sal Colis. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO. 450 Harrison St Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH.....". 2 Abercom St, E. B. McAulcy. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE ; 2505 1st Ave Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E. Mooney, Std, R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4338 RICHMOND, Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 128% HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WHLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 XEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Portsmouth,. Va. and myself, may I say thanks to Brothers Earl Sheppard, Johnny Arabacz and Ben Rees for a good job To tho Editon I fully agret with J. Eichen- well done. Truly the spirit of the SIU of berg on tho retirement plan (LOG, Sept. 27, 1957). Twenty North America has proven yeara of sailing should be the beyond an iota of doubt that limit required to make one eli­ when the test comes, it certain­ gible for benefits, regardless of ly is the "Brotherhood of the Sea." age. W. C. Dowdy I know that to some men, the SS Venore sea and ships represent a way $1 . 4. of life but, at the same time, it would give one a sense of se­ curity to know that a pension is SIU Blood Donors 'Saved' His Life letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed, by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. there whenever he wants it. Nothing I imagine really does much good for a sick and dis­ abled man, though the benefits do help to ease things. We have a fine union and would also like to see the imme­ diate start of benefits for sea­ men's families at the newlyerected clinic in New York. From what I heard any union would be proud to own it. Mrs, Newton A. Paine ( Ed note: The medical cen­ ter is now available for use by SIU families, as announced in the last issue.) tit Ex-Seafarer's Death Noted To the Editor: Just a few lines to say hello and pass on the news of the death of a former member and oldtimer. I know many will re­ member John "Swede" Hanson. He died from lung cancer at a hospital in Toronto, Canada. Sincere best a wishes to all for good health and success. Harold M. Shea t t t Port Officials' Aid Applauded To the Editor: It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity, through the medium of the SEAFARERS LOG, to express my thanks and appreciation to our officials in the ports of Baltimore and Nor­ folk for their kind and timely counseling and cooperation. They carne to my rescue and aided and assisted in every pos­ sible way after the recent death of my twin brother, C. A; Dowdy, a brother Seafarer who died due to a shipboard accident in the port of Baltimore. On behalf of his widow, Mrs. Ella Dowdy of Port Arthur; his mother, Mrs. Eva Dowdy of To the Editor: This letter is to express in some small way my heartfelt ap­ preciation to the SIU and my Union brothers for coming down on short notice and giving blood on my behalf. I'm told that the blood supplied by these donors helped save my life. I was in the Staten Island ma­ rine hospital when I was noti­ fied late one afternoon that I needed an operation and might require blood in an emergency. I immediately called the wel­ fare office at SIU headquarters and the next morning the blood was there. Four donors from the Union hall were on tap. As it happened, the hospital did not have my type of blood available, but was able to obtain some quickly in exchange for the four pints supplied by the SIU brothers. An emergency actually did occur while I was on the table. I stopped breathing, they tell me, and the blood was used to save my life. While I'm still convalescent and it will be some time before I can ship again, it's nice to be back on my feet. My deepest thanks again to. all con­ cerned for their fast work. Fred L. Travis 4" 4« Offers Thanks For Condolences To the Editor: I wish to thank all the mem­ bers of the SIU for their won­ derful kindness to me in my re­ cent bereavement after the death of my husband, who was also the father of an SIU official. Their beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated. May God bless each and all. Mrs. Anna Mooney Blood Donors Draw Thanks To the Editor: Mr. and Mrs. William "Whitey" Kleimola wish to thank Brother Joe Burns from Tampa and all the other blood donors who came to their aid during his recent hospitaliza­ tion. Thanks also to the SIU wel­ fare services department for its help and assistance at the same time. "Whitey" Kleimola By Bernard Seaman �t ' f957 All o1 the following SlU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: MUaiTM Feliolano Pacheco. born September 21, 1957, to Seafarer Stptember 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Colon, Barranand Mrs. Julio Fellclano Pacheco, guitas, PR. New York City. t t t Carol Frances Hall, bom October 4 4 Frederick Joseph Wray, born 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank October 6, 1957, to Seafarer and J. Hall, San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Frederick D. Wray, Bronx, t t t NY. Myra Teresa Feely, bom Septem­ ber 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. tit Earl Stephen Lord, born August Bernard Feely, Kearny, NJ. 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. t t t Marva Renee Gullet, bom Octo­ Clarence E. Lord, West Springfield, ber 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mass. Clifton Gullet, MobUe, Ala. t t t i i i Paul Delaney Weise, born August James Anthony Casares, born 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. WUJuly 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ' linm D. Weise, Philadelphia, Pa. Calixto Caserez, Houston, Texas. t t t i i i Janice Marie Trippe, bom July Relda Kathryn Todd, born Octo­ SI, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George W. Trippe, Chickasaw, Ala. ber 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph K. Todd, Ovett, Miss. t t t i i i Pota Kouzounas, born April 6, Shelton Allen Delong, born June 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. William 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Kouzounas, Sacco, Maine. Delong, Baltimore, Md. t t t i i i Plastics Getting Big Play Personals In Latest Ship Designs And Notices AMSTERDAM—They were proven wrong when they said that ships made of iron would not float, so who knows, Sea­ farers may be manning ships made of plastic in the future. Already some entetprising-t European shipbuilders have the past, according to Dr. L. A. adopted plastics in. the con­ Vernede, a Netheriands naval ar­ struction of commercial vessels. Al­ though limited in use, the easily molded stibstance is quickly prov­ ing its advantages over the less flexible and more costly iron and steel. However, fire problems may limit its use on US ships. Reinforced plastics have been found perfectly suited for stacks and preformed deck parts where complicated curves make it a likely substitute, while piping and tub­ ing are expected to use up a great deal of the cheaper material. Most accomodations on commer­ cial vessels have been using plastics in various forms as for doorknobs. But its use for decorating pur­ poses has been increasing. The use of plastics in ship con­ struction has been hampered in Teresa Lynn Edmond, born Octo­ Donald Merle Hartman, born ber 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. September 19, 1957, to Seafarer Robert F. Edmond, Baltimore, Md. and Mrs.' Donald M. Hartman, t t t Seattle, Wash. Lillian Ceperlano, bom July 24, i i i Marvin Anthony Howell, born 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lucio September 26, 1957, to Seafarer Ceperlano, New York City. and Mrs. Marvin E. Howell, Lucet t t Magdalena Colon Ortiz, born dale, Miss. I EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- iVERY SUNDAY, 1620 GMT fit.20 EST Sunday) WFK-39, 19850- KCa Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65, 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCa Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Brq^adcasts Continue . . . Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCa Eui'ope and North America WCO-16908.8 KCa East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCa West Coast South America \ P«re Fifteea SEAFA KERS ' LOG Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCa Australia - WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT There is nothing like a well-run ship, and the reports from the Al­ coa Corsair and Del C a m p o re­ flected that fact. The first order of business on the Corsair, writes James Prestwood, retiring ship's delegate, was to elect Forrest C. King to that post. In no time at all the ball was rolling, and before the crew knew it, all of the ship's busi­ ness was taken care of and the ship wound up with a surplus of $130 in the movie fund. "It looks like a very smooth trip," he con­ cluded. The report from John Geissler, ship's delegate on the SS Del Campo, was short, but certainly to the point: "We have a qrew on here that is a pleasure to sail with. There is seldom a beef of any kind to re­ port." ^ Many ships' delegates go out of their way to help make it a good trip, and most of the men appreci­ ate t h i s. The crew of the Re­ becca write that they wish to go on record as voic­ ing their appreci­ ation to ahip's delegate Clyde Clark for the in­ Clark convenience and trouble he went through in purchasing a record player for the vessel. Among the other delegates men­ tioned were retiring delegate E. Smith and his successor Hubert Clements on the Ocean Ulla. And of course, steward departments came up in the reports for their share of the thanks. The stewards on the Mary Adams, Aicoa Part­ ner, Kyska, Ocean Ulla and Steel Artisan were rated "tops." 4- i E. Davidson, 2nd cook on the Oremar, was highly recommended for his fine service and cooperation with the rest of the crew, as were the cooks and stewards on the Irenestar and the Ocean Deborah. Audley C. Foster Important that you contact your wife, Mrs. Rose Foster, 714 Grand St., Hoboken, NJ. 4- 4) t Stephen J. Seviour, George R. Black, Walter C. Zalanc, Craylee Cross, John Ossman Bull Line is holding your lug­ gage left aboard their vessels. Please arrange to pick it up at Locust Point. chitect, because of the lack of inter-company standardization of parts and of the lack of informa­ tion about plastic materials avail­ able to tbe ship designer. So far, he points out, there is 4« 4» 4i not enough standardized design to Albert Neilson-Nelson achieve a break-even point. With Please contact Shea and Gaudet, more cooperation between the plas­ Insurance and Real Estate, 29 Ox­ tic expert and the ship designer, ford Ave., Rumford, Maine. the use of this substance in ship 4 4 4., construction will be greatly in­ Bill Knapp creased. It is important that you get in touch with Alex Leiner, 40 Dawes Ave., Roosevelt, NY. Also contact the SIU Houston Hall for mfail be­ ing held there. Hub Revamps Baggage Room 4 4 4 C. A. Rothman Get in touch with Jimmy Ham­ ilton in Hicksville, Long Island, BOSTON—In order to make NY, or Phil Balducci at 1805 Coney room to stow gear for men staying Island Ave., Brooklyn 30, NY. in the port, it will be necessary to tit "Red" O'Dowd, Don Wagner clean out the baggage room of all A1 Whltmer, "Red" Hanks the old suitcases that have been John Ghannasian lost your ad­ collecting dust there for some time dresses and wishes to get in touch now. In fact, reports James Shee- with you. He is aboard the Grain han, port agent, some of these suit­ Trader, Grainfleet SS Co., 80 Broad cases have been here since 1951. Street, NYC. 4 4 4 If any of the bags being thrown Donald Fisher out are worth saving, Sheehan said, Please get in touch with Mrs. they will be offered to the men in Thelma Fisher, 3089 Glenmore the hall. Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. Welfare Reminder 4 4 4 Seafarers in the area ai-e re­ Roland Parady minded to stop in and fill out the Your mother would like you to Welfare Plan beneficiary forms to get in contact with her at 115 avoid a costly delay in getting ben­ Austin St., Worcester, Mass. efits. If there is no form filed for 4 4 4 death benefits tlie family must go John J. Leskun to probate court to determine who Your mother is ill. Please con­ are the beneficiaries. This is very tact home as soon as possible. costly, and especially in the case of 4 4 4 family beneficiaries, may result in Anthony Adamaitis a long delay before they can get Very imgent you contact John J. the needed money. Adamaitis as soon as possible. Im­ Shipping picked up a little with portant. the Foi't Hoskins (Cities Service) and the Michael (Carras) paying off and signing on. The SS Natalie is expected to pay off early next week and should have a few jobs open on her. Vessels calling into port to be serviced included the Cabins (Ter­ minal Tankers), Government Camp and Bents Fort (Cities Service), Little Rock (Fairfield) and the Steel Scientist (Isthmian). LONDON — Relying mostly on his lightning left, Willie Pastrano, son of Seafarer Frank Pastrano, Jabbed Britain's Dick Richardson into helplessness before 11,000 cheering London fans to take the decision in their ten-round heavy­ weight bout. Newspaper accounts said that the 21-year old heavyweight, who is the pride of the New Orleans NOWIMBOTH SIU, completely outclassed his harder-hitting opponent through­ out the fight. Decision Applauded At the end of the tenth round. Referee Tommy Little, who was the only scorer, raised Pastrano's hand in victory before Richardson had even reached his corner. The crowd greeted the decision with wild applau.se. British sportswriters called it the best display of boxing they had seen in a decade. Pastrano, whose record now stands at 44-5-4, is a contender for a shot at Floyd Patterson's heavy­ weight title. His next opponent may be a rematch with Roy Harris MAOOKLvi BAlTMAaMIE of Texas, who stopped Pastrano's ejS'4'¥l^ I2I6F.BALT 22-fight unbeaten streak last June, and then a possible title fight against Patterson. Pastrano Routs British Heavy In London Bout PORT C CALL �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND ftULP DISTRICT • AFUCIO • SlU MARKS 19th BIRTHDAY A long way from its humble beginnings in 1938, the SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict will mark its I9th birthday one week from today on November 1st. For prac­ tical purposes, the birth of the SIU-A&G coincided with the founding of the SIU of North America under"^ in the wake of a period of violent been operating under a federal the AFL banner. upheaval in the maritime industry labor union charter and was affili­ The international anni­ and for the labor movement gen­ ated directly with AFL headqua]> Puerto Rico Governor At SIU erally. The collective bargaining ters. From this point, the new Union guarantees in the Wagner Act were under heavy fire in all in­ began pioneering many of the gains in wages and shipboard liv­ Houston, Texas, issued a new in­ dustries and the seamen's lot was ing conditions taken for granted traditionally the meanest of all. ternational union charter cover­ today. It continued this forward Hiring Hall Won ing seamen and aliied marine Still fresh in many seamen's progress through the war years, crafts to the late Harry Limdeberg, SUP secretary - treasurer. minds were the dramatic gains when more than 1,200 Seafarers Established since 1885, the Sailors wrung from the shipowners in the lost their lives and thousands more came forward to swelL its Union of the Pacific became the bitter, bloody '34 and '36 strikes ranks. At the same time. It was West Coast district of the new spearheaded by the West Coast, engaged in a bitter fight not only union, and Lundeberg, who died which produced first-time recog­ last January, eventually became nition of the maritime hiring hall. against the shipowners and Gov­ ernment controls, but against the Its first president. These victories stirred a new CP's then-powerful Waterfront In subsequent weeks, SUP or­ burst of union enthusiasm among Section as well. ganizers fanned out in East and seamen on the Atlantic and Gulf. '46 General Strike Gulf ports and helped to set up Many wanted no part of the new­ The battle over Coast Guard re­ separate Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ ly-formed National Maritime Un­ tricts with headquarters in New ion, then and for many years later strictions and wartime controls York and New Orleans. By 1941, closely linked with the Commun­ reached a climax in the postwar 1946 general strike, when the these were amalgamated into one ist Party. Wage Stabilization Board refused district. An additional spark for the for­ SIUNA and SIU-A&G were born mation of a democratic, anti-Com­ to approve an SUP agreement pro­ munist union of seamen on all viding higher benefits than the coasts was the expulsion of the CIO unions had gained eariier. SUP by the old International Sea­ Within a week the seamen got men's Union due to resentment their increase. Gov. Lull Munox Marin of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico waves The postwar years that followed over Lundeberg's independent ac­ hat in greeting to SIU men on his recent visit to Union headproduced memorable organizing tion on behalf of seamen. Other quarters. Shown with the Governor ore (I to r) Joseph Monserrot, seagoing affiliates also drifted victories in Isthmian, last of the director of the New York office, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; away from the ISU, leaving a tre­ big open, shop dry cargo outfits, and in Cities Service in the tanker Senator Ramon E. Bauza of Ponce, PR, and SEAFARERS LOG mendous void. After Lundeberg persuaded the field, among many others. Union editor Herb Brand. (Other photo on page one.) AFL to issue a new charter, the negotiations also won a no-cost SIU-A&G actually began function­ welfare plan and, for the first SAN FRANCISCO—More than ing on November 1, 1938, starting time, guaranteed vacation pay for two-thirds of all the Mariner-type withi a small nucleus of men who .«eamen, part of a string of mari­ vessels built during the Korean had transferred from the old AFL time "firsts" credited to the SIU War and now in commercial opera­ Seamen's Union. This group had and the deep-sea districts of the tion are manned by members of SIUNA. the SlU-Pacific Coast District, the This progress on all fronts is "Stewards News'' reports. typified by the change from the A roundup of the 35 speciallyUnion's original dingy offices at constructed vessels shows that 19 The mounting Syrian-Turkish crisis has all but officially 2 Stone Street, New York City, to of them carry Pacific District a temporary headquarters In doomed several pipeline projects designed to Insure an un­ members, nine are under East Washington, DC, then back to interrupted flow of Persian Gulf oil to the West with or Coast operators, five have been as­ Stone Street, and later to its own without the use of the Suez-* signed to the US Navy, one is un­ building at 51 Beaver Street, NYC, Canal. Denmark, the Netherlands, Liberie dergoing conversion into a passen­ in 1944. Today's showplace Brook­ and Ceylon. Liberia put up $4,000 Plans were put forward last ger ship, and one was shipwrecked lyn headquarters came along in year after the nationalization of toward the bill. in Korea. 1951, while similar building pro­ The repayments are expected to HOUSTON—Plans for a lift-on, grams were carried on in other the canal by Egypt, and the subse­ Highly Adaptable Ships be made through the levying of e lift-off operation between Great quent Mideast hostilities and pipe­ The bigger and faster type ships ports. Thus the last 19 years have been line sabotage, to lay new pipelines special voluntary surcharge on have quickly proven their adapta­ Lakes and South Atlantic ports bility to any type of maritime have been announced by Troy S. good to Seafarers and their fami­ from the Persian Gulf to the Med­ canal tolls which would add to the trade. For example, two of them Browning, a well-known Detroit lies. With this proud heritage iterranean. The canal reopened costs of putting a ship through the under the "Brotherhood of the last April after a five-month shut­ Egyptian-held waterway. Since the were converted into passenger shipowner. ships of Britain and France, in nor­ Browning, whose Browning Lines Sea" the future assures more of down. ships for Matson Lines, four were mal times, account for over oneare contracted to the SIU Great Ambitious plans for new tanker the same. modified for the round-the-world third of all ship traffic through Lakes District, said he will recon­ tonnage still have not materialized freight-passenger service of the beyond the drawing board stage, in Suez, shipowners in the two coun­ American President Lines and vert two 8,500-ton lake freighters most cases, although now, with the tries would wind up paying about three others were changed for the this winter in preparation for open­ pipeline plans snagged, more new the same proportion of the total special requirements of the Pacific ing a full coastwise service when oil carriers are likely to be built bill. the St. Lawrence seaway opens in Far East Lines trade. The US Public Health Serv­ after all. Europe's petroleum However, since the surcharge By company, AFL operates eight 19,59. The service will be the first ice hospitals wish • to remind would be voluntary, it is uncertain needs alone are expected to dou­ lift-on, lift-off maritime operation of the ships, PFE has seven, while Seafarers that it is necessary ble in the next ten years. how this could be expected to ac­ Oceanic SS Co. and Pacific Trans­ in Great Lakes history. One result of the developing cumulate the necessary funds. Ves­ The ships will go into a pilot to show proof of eligibilty in port Lines each have two. order to obtain treatment at Mideast crisis is that Russia has sels that paid .the normal tolls In addition to the eight vessels service between Detroit and Cleve­ any PHS facility. apparently succeeded in sidetrack­ would still be entitled to go now in operation by the company, land some time in 1958. Later the Such proof should show 60 APL has invited bids for the con­ run will be extended to include days of seatime, time which is to ing Western petroleum defense through. US shipping provided struction of two more Mariner-type Buffalo, Chicago, Milwaukee and have been completed not more plans "without so much as men­ only 2.7 percent of the total canal tioning the word oil," as "The traffic in 1955. cargo vessels. The Mariner-type Duluth. For its part, the old Suez Canal The ships will carry 400 special­ than 90 days before applying Journal of Commerce" put it. The ship is a freighter of 13,000 dead­ for treatment. Extensions on political muddle stems from in­ Company is planning to branch out ly constructed vans each. The weight tons, 560 feet in length and operation will be patterned after the 90 days are permitted un­ creased sword-rattling by the pro- into new fields. It has yet to ef­ capable of a speed of 20 knots. the SlU-contracted Waterman-Pan der special circumstances such Soviet Syrian government, Egypt fect a settlement with Egypt for Atlantic service, which began full as in times of shipping slump and the Soviet itself over an al­ the seizure of the canal in July, scale lift-on, lift-off service last or maritime strikes. It is leged US-Turkish plot against 1956. It is moving into mining and waived where a seaman is Syria. SFA PA oil ventures in Africa and Canada month. taken off a vessel because of Meanwhile, United Nations and is also linked with the pro­ The proposal represents another attempt to help rehabilitate coast­ illness or injury suffered while leaders still have to deal with the posed cross-channel tunnel con­ wise shipping, which has been in on duty. cost of last year's Mideast crisis necting England and France. The PHS announcement re­ Proposals for linking Britain , di­ a decline since World War II. minds Seafarers that discharges and the $8 million spent by the UN Browning said he had no plans im­ alone are not sufficient evi­ for clearing and reopening the rectly with the continent, dating mediately to build any ships for dence of seatime but are help­ canal last fall and winter. These back to the Napoleonic era, have the run, but indicated that he ful in establishing time along funds were advanced by the US been revived again. A preliminary ($5 million), Canada, Australia, engineering study has already been might construct new vessels later with other evidence. on. Norway, West Germany, Sweden, made. versary falls on October 15, 1938, when the American Fed­ eration of Labor convention in VI^C Men Get Most Mariners Turk Pipeline Snagged; Suez Toll Boost Sought SIU Lakes Co. Plans Seaway Lift-On Service Show SeatSme To Enter PHS Lv?'' �f :"i S-l'i. -J" ..., C- V. ?. ••? 1*; !••• V . V ' • ' ' —. .. V « FOR SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES •i-J HOSPITAL • SURGICAL MEDICAL • MATERNITY DISABiLITY-PENSION DEATH • SCHOLARSHIP UNEMPLOYMENT • LOAN DEPENDENTS •TRAINING V BENEFITS PURPOSE OF WELFARE PLAN... .PAGE 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PAGE 3 DIGEST OF WELFARE PLAN.. .PAGES 4-5 SURGICAL SCHEDULE PAGES S-Z LISTOFSIU HALLS PAGE 8 V -trrw-r? r»-r �Face Tw« a^'tkdtfwtS^ Pictured here are a few of the various aspects of the Seafarers Welfare Plpn, offering benefits and protection to the Seafarer and members of his family. The operations of the plan are de­ scribed in detail in the following pages. From the beginning, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has been selfInsured and self-administered. This means that Union and em­ ployer representatives on a joint board of trustees have author­ ity to decide what types of benefits will be paid, what the re­ quirements will be and how the procedures ore set up. This self-insurance feature has enabled the trustees to design the Plan to suit Seafarers' needs. Consequently, the Plan contains a number of benefits to meet the unique problems of seafaring men, benefits which are not available in the usual Insurance company package. Self-administration also means that the Union's own admin­ istrative apparatus-Its various port offices. Its officials and Its employees—are all prepared to assist Seafarers or members of their families on any matter Involving welfare benefits. Conse­ quently the Seafarer, or his dependents, can write, call or visif any SlU union hall and get the services and assistance they need. Read this supplement and keep it in a handy spot for future reference. When a welfare problem arises, get In touch with your nearest SlU hall for speedy and satisfactory service. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION �Far* Threa •4. • ••• . ^'.- V-/ .;r vf !•& : "••'-•v -.v,,. • " ••..:•?••, ' ' , ' . ' ' -'w:" Q. What are the basic requirements for aU SIU benefits? • A. The minimum, basic requirement un­ der the Welfare Plan is one day's seatime in the past 90 days and 90 days in the last calendar year. That is, a 1957 application would call for 90 days in 1956. In addition to this minimum re­ quirement, several of the benefits have other requirements which are listed on pages 4 and 5. As a Seafarer, how can I assure the, speediest possible service and protection for my family? A. You can assure speedy service by do­ ing the following before you ship out: 1) Fill out an enrollment card listing your wife and other dependents. 2) Fill out a beneficiary card. Send both cards to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, New York City. These cards are available in all SIU halls. These cards must be filed or else your family might suffer considerable delay. 3) Get photostats of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of your children and send them to the Wel­ fare Plan. This can be a tremendous time-saver in the event members of your family have to be hospitalized. 4) Give your wife a copy of this sup­ plement. Have her keep it in the house at all times. Make sure she knows your Social Security number. 5) Instruct her to get in touch with the nearest SIU hall in case of need to verify your seatime and make sure she is covered. Q. If my husband is at sea and I have to go to the hospital, how do I apply? A. You can get an application for the benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan through the nearest SIU hall, or you can tell the hospital that you are covered by the Plan and ask them to contact the Plan directly. If you have no money, you can get a letter of credit . r UESTIONS <>«« NSWERS ON SlU WELFARE PLAN BENEFITS through the Plan which is accepted by the hospital in place of a cash deposit. Q. If I am a Seafarer and I am hospital­ ized, how can I assure prompt payment of my weekly hospital benefit? A. Have your discharges with you show­ ing proof of one day's seatime in the past 90 days and 90 days in the previous year. Q. How are parents of Seafarers cov­ ered by the family benefits section of the Plan? A. Parents who are dependent on the Seafarer for their livelihood are cov­ ered by the Plan the same as wives and dependent children. Q. If I apply for an SIU scholarship, am I limited in any way to the school I can attend or the course of study I can fol­ low? A. Not at all. The Plan permits a schol­ arship winner to undertake any course of study at any recognized college or university. Q. As a member of a Seafarer's family, suppose after leaving the hospital I find I need additional treatment and more surgery. Am I still eligible? A. If you need a second operation in­ volving a new stay in the hospital, you can present your need to the trustees of the Plan who have the authority to ap­ prove additional coverage. If you mere­ ly have to return to the hospital, your $10 daily hospital benefit is continued. Q. How can I and my family make use of the facilities of the SIU health cen­ ter? A. I) If you are a Seafarer, you are en­ titled to receive regular medical check­ ups after which the center may recom­ mend treatment, if needed, which you can get at the Public Health Service fa­ cilities or, if you so desire, from a pri­ vate physician. 2) If you are a member of a Seafarer's family, and you think you need medical care, you can get an examination and a diagnosis at the center. Then, if treat­ ment is needed, you are referred with the diagnosis to your family doctor. Q. Is there any charge for the unem­ ployment loans? A. No. The loans, which are given up to a maximum of $100, are interest-free. - Meal books are also available as inter­ est-free loans, providing the Seafarer with $10 worth of food at Union cafe­ terias or specified eating places at a sub­ stantial discount to the Seafarer. Q. If my wife or children need care un­ der the family benefit program and I hap­ pen to be hospitalized myself, can I sub­ stitute my time spent in the hospital for the seatime requirements? A. You can ask the trustees of the Plan to waive the seatime requirement, which they will do if the circumstances justify doing so. Q. Does the family hospital-surgical benefit cover births as well? A. No. This is covered by a separate maternity benefit of $200. Q. When sending the Welfare Plan doc­ uments such as birth certificates or mar­ riage certificates, can I send in a photo­ stat instead? A. Yes. Where the Plan asks for these certificates, or for discharges showing seatime, it prefers photostats. Q. I am on disability-pension now. Am I eligible for any other benefits? A. Men on the disability list are eligible to receive hospital, surgical and medical care under the family plan. The same applies to their wives and dependent children under 18. �r^pt\ _,-!-\''l .V^./:-»r':-^l:V::;rV;r-'!/:r''.v.-/.; -T- •. • r:r " in-' Pot0 PiTO Paf« Four BASIC SEATIME REQUIREMlpT^'The basic eligibility for every benefit i« one da/s seatime in the last 90 days and 90 in the last calendar year. I WHO IS COVERED BENEFITS Wives and unmarried children undet 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. $10 per day room and board. Payments continue for as long as hospitalized. HospHai oxtras Wives and unmarried children under 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. Maximum of $100 ior first 31 days; thereafter, maxi­ mum of $200. Covers special nursing care, x-ray, anaesthesia, medications, etc. This benefit goes with benefit above, benefit below or both. Snrgieai Wives and unmarried children under 19; depend dent parents of Seafar­ ers. Maximuih of $300 ( s 'e e surgical schedule, pages 0-7). Hospital room and lioard TERWS OF BENEFITS This benefit goes with benefits above. • b WHO IS COVERED ELIGIBILITY ""Basic seatime requirement. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. *Basic seatime requirement. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. Ditabitil^ pomips All totally disabled Sea­ farers regardless of age. Dealti Any beneficiary named by Seafarer. •"Basic seatime - requirement. Speeiai File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. •qiiipment bmfit All Seafarers ' BENEFITS TERMS OF BENEFITS $35 weekly; also eligible for all other benefits where applicable. Payments continue for entire period of disabil­ ity. $4,000 Covers death anywhere. !'• ' ELIGIBILITY •"Basic seatime requirement. File discharges showing 12 •years' seatime on ships for which SIU furnished crewmembers. •"Basic. seatime requirement. Special aids ne­ cessary for re­ covery not pro­ vided by hospital. Benefit provided upon approval by trustees after survey of need. $0,000 over a fouryear period. Covers any course at any accredited college; avail­ able for graduate study also. 5 awarded annu­ ally, one reserved for a Seafarer. Beneficiary card MUST be on file. •: •"Basic, seatime requirement ONLY. i — transfusions Wives and unmarried children under 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. 6 transfusions at the rate of $20 each. Doctor caiis at tiospitai Wives and unmarried children under 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. $4 per day for maximum of 31 days. • Blood This is in addition to "hospital extras" benefit above. • •"Basic seatime requirement. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. •"Basic seatime requirement. Benefit paid only to non­ surgical cases. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. Scholarships ^ tlnempioymeiit and meai tiook program All Seafarers; children of Seafarers. All Seafarers Unemploym e n t loans up to $100; meal book credit. Three years' discharges in­ cluding ""basic seatime re­ quirement by Seafarer apply­ ing or father of child applying; transcript from high school; standing in upper 1/3 of class. ••i i•'I • Facilities available in all SIU ports. •"Basic seatime requirement. For loans, 30 days ashore on shipping list. •r Modicat examinations All Seafarers; wives and unmarried children un­ der 19; dependent par­ ents of Seafarers. Free medical ex­ aminations, diag­ nostic and labora­ tory services. Services available at SIU center in New York being extended to Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans. •"Basic seatime requirement ONLY. Seafarer dermileries All Seafarers Provision for sleeping, showers, laundry, etc. Facilities available most SIU ports. In ••^Basic seatime requirement ONLY. •'5II Soafarors in tiospitats All Seafarers in hospitals more than one week. $21 weekly ttlaternify All Seafarers $200 plus bond. $25 Payments continue for as long as hospitalized. •"Basic seatime requirement ONLY. Payment made for each child born; duplicate pay­ ments for multiple births. •"Basic seatime requirement. File marriage license, child's birth certificate. Seafarer Irainittg scheet Hespilat movies All Seafarers Patients at USPHS hos­ pitals. No-cost upgrad­ ing training; also entry training for C - cards before shipping. Two - week upgrading training program in Mo­ bile; . entry training in various ports. •"Basic seatime requirement ONLY. Regular movie showings provided at no cost to Seafarers and other patients. �Pare Six ' If Seafarers or wives of Seafarers have any quesMons concerning the benefits for hospital, hospital extras, surgical or hospital doctor calls, contact the nearest SlU office or the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, NY. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ABDOMEN MAXIMUM PAYMENT Abscess, drainage of. appendiceal, liver (hepatic), pancreatic subdiaphrag­ matic (subphrenic) $100.00 Adhesions, intra-abdominal, freeing of, sole procedure 100.00 Appendectomy, sole procedure 100.00 Cholesyctectomy (removal of gallbladder), sole procedure 200.00 Cholecystotomy (drainage of gallbladder through abdominal incision) 150.00 (Tolon resection (removal, colectomy), total or partial, complete procedure... 200.00 Colostomy, sole and complete procedure 100.00 Common (hepatic) duct resection or reconstruction, with or without cholecystectomy 150.00 Diverticulitis, Intestinal and complications, operation for 200.00 Gastrectomy (resection of stomach) partial or complete, any type, with or without abdominal vagotomy 300.00 Gastro-enterostomy or pyloroplasty, with or without abdominal vagotomy 175.00 Gastroscopy, with or without biopsy 25.00 Gastrotomy 100.00 Hernia repair By cutting operation (herniotomy, herniorrhaphy) Hiatus or other diaphragmatic hernia 150.00 Incisional (postoperative), umbilical or other ventral hernia 100.00 Inguinal or femoral hernia Unilateral 100.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 150.00 By injection treatment, complete procedure—one-half the allowance for corresponding cutting operation Intestines—small, resection and/or anastomosis (entero-enterostomy, enterocolostomy) 150.00 Laparotomy—exploratory only, with or without biopsy. 100.00 Paracentesis (tapping) abdomen 10.00 Perforated peptic ulcer, simple closure only, with or wit' JUt abdominal vagotomy 150.00 Pyloric stenosis, Ramstedt's operation 100.00 Splenectomy 200.00 Vagotomy, abdominal approach, sole procedure 150.00 Cutting into abdominal cavity for removal or treatment of organ or organs therein (unless otherwise specified in this schedule) 100.00 BONE, JOINT OR TENDON, ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES mi. Amputation Arm, forearm, entire hand, lower leg foot 125.00 Phalanx (toe or finger) 25.00 Thigh, including disarticulation at hip 200.00 Arthroplasty, arthrodesis Ankle, elbow, wrist or shoulder 100.00 Knee, hip or spine (Including bone graft) 150.00 Bone, excision of (scraping of bone), except for biopsy (alveolar processes 60.00 of Jaw excepted) For biopsy only 10.00 Bone graft 150.00 Humerus, radius, ulna, femur, spine, tibia or fibula Bursa, shoulder Needling of, complete procedure 10.00 Excision of 100.00 Club Foot (talipes), correction by manipulation and casts, complete procedure 50.00 Coccyx, removal of 50.00 Dislocation Closed reduction 75.00 Ankle, astragalus, clavicle, elbow, knee, shoulder, wrist Finger, thumb, toe, jaw, patella 15.00 Hip, vertebra or vertebrae 50.00 Open reduction—maximum is twice the allowance for the corresponding closed reduction. Exostosis, ostema, removal of 65.00 Foot stabilization" 150.00 Fracture Simple, closed reduction, with or without pins and/or calipers Ankle (Pott's), astragalus, clavicle, elbow, fibula, os calcis, radius, scapula, ulna, wrist (Colics') 75.00 Femus, pelvis 60;00 Fingers or toes (phalanges), hand (metacarpals), foot (metatarsals), nose, rib or ribs, tarsal or carpal bones 25.00 Humerus, mandible, maxilla (alveolar process excepted), patella, radius and ulna, tibia or tibia and fibula 75.00 Vertebra or vertebrae, coccyx excepted Body or lamia 80.00 Articular, lateral or spinous processes only 20.00 Compound—The maximum is one and one-half times the allowance for the corresponding simple fracture treated by closed reduction. Treated by open operation, except pins and/or calipers—The maximum is twice the allowance for the corresponding simple fracture treated by closed reduction. Fracture of skull—see neurosurgery. Hallux valgus (bunion), operation for single 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 75.00 Hammer Toes, operation for 50.00 Incision into joint Semilunar cartilage, knee, removal. 125.00 , 50.00 For other reason -: Parantentesls (tapping) only. .....,.i 10.00 75.0GL L ..iiPAtella, exdslon: of....... MAXIMUM Tendons and ligaments Tenotomy, sole procedure Suturing Single structure Multiple structures Transplant of tendons Single Multiple Toe nail, radical removal PAYMENT 25.00 35.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 15.00 EYE Cateract, removal of 150.00 Needling, complete procedure 50.00 Chalazion, operation for jo.OO Conjunctival flap operation 25.00 Conjunctival suture 20.00 Cornea Paracentesis of 25.00 Transplantation of 200.00 Ulcer Cauterization of 5.00 Delimiting keratomy 25.00 Detached retina, electrocoagulation for 200.00 Enucleation and/or evisceration (exenteration), including implantation 90.00 Foreign body, cornea or conjunctiva, removed 5.00 Foreign body, intraocular removed 50.00 Glaucoma, filtration (trephining) operation 110.00 Hordeolumor sty, operation for 5.00 Iridectomy, sole procedure 75.00 Lachrymal sac, excision 50.00 Pterygium, removal .' 35.00 Ptosis, eye lid, correction of Unilateral T 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical Occasion T. 75.00 Strabismus (crossed eyes, squint) convergent or divergent, correction by cutting operation, complete procedure llO.OO EAR Abscess, middle ear (otitis media) incision dium (paracentesis) Fenestration operation for otosclerosis Mastoidectomy Unilateral Bilateral—same surgical occasion 15.00 200.00 140.00 180.00 NOSE AND THROAT Antrum puncture and irrigation 5.00 Antrum window, Caldwell-Luc operation. 60.00 Ethmoldectomy, including removal polyps.' 50.00 Frontal sinus, radical 100.00 Laryngoscopy, including biopsy For diagnosis or treatment 10.00 Operative 25.00 Nasal polyi>3» removal Single 10.00 Multiple 20.00 Nasal septum, submucous resection 75.00 Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, cutting or electro-coagulation, com­ plete procedure 50.00 Tracheotomy 65.00 Turbinectomy, unilateral or bilateral 15.00 BREAST Abscess of, incision and drainage Amputation of Simple unilaterad Radical, with exporation axilla 25.00 100.00 150.00 INFECTION AND TRAUMA Abscess, not mentioned elsewhere, incision and drainage Superficial Deep Carbuncle, incision of Debridement of wounds Suturing, sole procedure—$2 per stitch, with maximum of lO.OO 25.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 LYMPH GLANDS Superficial, removal of, including biopsy Deep chain, removal of, including biopsy SCALENE SYNDROME Cutting operation for Unilateral Bilateral—same surgical occasion .' 20.00 75.00 ^ ' 75.00 120.00 THYROID GLAND Removal of (thyroidectomy) complete or partial, complete procedure 150.00 TUMORS AND CYSTS Benign tumor or cyst, superficial, excision of Cyst Branchial, removal of Pilonidal (including pilonidal sinus) excision of Thyroglossal, excision of ^ Epithelioma, including basal celled carinoma, excisipn| of With fslsnd* dissection .-. H .. . • • <. • • • • ••••••• o • * ••• • •. .Other malignant tumors^ face, lip. or skin, excision of. 10.00 75.00 60.00 150.00 25.00 75.00. 50.00 . ; ij �Page Sevea iiial Seafarers are urged fo leave with their wives their Social Security number, their Z number and the address of the nearest SlU office in order to speed acceptance of their dependents by a hospital in case of on emergency. With gland dissection Warts, moles, removal of Single Multiple 100.00 10.00 15.00 VEINS, VARICOSE Complete Procedure • Cutting operation for, with or without injections One leg Both legs—same surgical occasion Injections on9 One leg Both legs 50.00 100.00 •• •• 35.00 50.00 GYNECOLOGY Pneumonencephalography, including lumbar puncture Rhizotomy (section of nerve roots within spinal canal), chordotomy Skull fracture With brain injury, nonoperative treatment With, elevation of fragments Compound with debridement and elevation of fragments Spinal cord tumor, removal of Sympathectomy Lumbar unilateral Lumbar bilateral—same surgical occasion Thoraco—lumbar with splanchnicectomy, complete procedure Trephining, exploratory, sole procedure, per side Ventriculography, complete procedure, including trephining 25.00 200.00 50.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 ;... 150.00 200.00 200.00 25.00 35.00 PROCTOLOGY Artesia of the vagina, plastic correction 50.00 Imperforate hymen, correction of, by cutting 10.00 Bartholin's gland Excision of 50.00 Incision only 10.00 Caruncle, urethra, excision or fulguration 20.00 Cervix Amputation, complete 50.00 Dilation and curettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelorrhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 25.00 Two or more of these procedures done at same time 35.0C( Cul-de-sac drainage, colpotomy 15.00 Cystocele or rectocele, surgical repair of, sole procedure 60.00 _ Cystocele and rectocele combined, surgical correction of, perineorrhaphy, sole procedure 100.00 Cystocele and rectocele, repair of by cutting operation or perineorrhaphy, in combination with one or more of dilatation and curettage non­ puerperal, cervical repair (trachelorrhaphy, conization, cauterization or 125.00 polypectomy, with or without biopsy Oophorectomy (excision of ovary) and/or salpingectomy (excision of tube) for cystic ovary, ovarian cyst or other cause, unilateral or bilateral, including separation of adhesions and appendectomy 100.00 Displacement (retroversion, prolapse, procidentia) of the uterus, correction of by cutting operation, abdominal or vaginal approach, with or without separation of adhesions, appendectomy or unilateral or bilateral oopho­ rectomy and/or salpingectomy 125.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and currettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelor­ rhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy !; 150.00 Displacement (retroversion, prolapse, procidentia) of the uterus, correction or by cutting operation, abdominal Or vaginal approach, with or without separation of adhesions, appendectomy or unilateral or bilateral oopho­ rectomy and/or salpingectomy but combined with cutting operation for systocele and/or rectocele or perineorrhaphy 150.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and currettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelor­ rhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 150.00 Hysterectomy, any type, with or without separation of adhesions, appen­ dectomy or unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy, abdominal or vaginal approach 150.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and curettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelor­ rhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 175.00 Hysterectomy, any type, with or without separation of adhesions, appendec­ tomy or unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy, abdominal or vaginal approach but combined with cutting operation for cystocele and/or rectocele or perineorrhaphy 175.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and curettage non puerperal, cervical repair (trachelorrhaphy), 175.00 conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 125.00 Vesicovaginal fistula, repair of MISCELLANEOUS Bone marrow, aspiration of for biopsy Parotid gland Total removal Mixed tumor removed from Stone, removal from parotid or submaxillary gland Submaxillary gland, removal of MAXIMUM PAYMENT MAXIMUM PAYMENT - •j lO.OO , 75.00 50 00 25.00 50.00 NEUROSURGERY Brain tumor, complete procedure 300.00 Cranial nerves, section of sensory root of fifth, (for tic doloreux), or eighth (for Meniere's disease), resection gasserian ganglion .................... 200.00 Craniotomy, exploratory or decompressive 1.50.00 , Hematoma, subdural or extradural, treated by trephining 150 00 Intervertebral disc (nucleus polposis) rupture, herniation or protrusion, re­ moval of or exploration of 200.00 Laminectomy, exploratory or decompressive 200.00 Lumbar and/or cisternal puncture, not for anesthesia—$10 per puncture with maximum of 100.00 Meningocele, excision of. . .. 100.00 • Neuroma, peripheral, resection of. i 50.00 Peripheral nerves, decompression, suture or transplantation of, single or first 75.00 Each additional after first — v 1; ............ 25.00 t'c Maximum v. f;.'.v.,:;j'. ..t.. >•"150.00 I Abscess, ischiorectal, perirectal, perianal, drainage of -25.00 Carcinoma of rectum, resection, complete procedure 200.00 Cryptectomy of one or more crypts 15.00 Dilation of anal orfice, sole procedure 15.00 Fissurectomy 35.00 Fistula-in-ano, operation for (fistiuectomy) 75.00 Hemorrhoids Operative removal, any method Internal or internal and external 75.00 The above combined with fissurectomy and/or cryptectomy 75.00 External only . > 20.00 Injection treatment, complete procedure—one-half the allowance for corresponding cutting operation Polypectomy, one or more 30.00 Prolapsed rectum, cutting operation 100.00 Proctoscopy and/or sigmoidoscope, with or without biopsy 10.00 THORACIC SURGERY Bronchoscopy, including biopsy Diagnosis only Removal foreign body or other treatment Congenital anomaly of heart or aorta, surgical correction of Esophagoscopy, including biopsy Diagnosis only Removal foreign body or dilation stricture Esophageal diverticulum, excision of Lobectomy or pneumonectomy Phrenicotomy, phrenicestomy, phrenic avulsion or crushing Pneumonosly Pneumothorax; artificial, first induction Refills, each Maximum Thoracentesis (tapping chest) Thoracoplasty One or two stages Three or more stages, including previous stages Thoractomy with rib resection for draining of empyema Vagotomy, thoracic approach «I I 30.00 50.00 300.00 30.00 50.00 75.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 160.00 25.00 100.00 200.00 75.00 150.00 UROLOGY Abscess, prostate, incision and drainage 35.00 Caruncle, excision or fulguration 20.00 Circumcision 15.00 Cysto.stnmy, cystotomy, suprapubic, with fulguration or other bladder treat­ ment 75.00 Cystoscopy, including biopsy For examination only with or without retrograde pyelography 25.00 For treatment, bladder, ureter or kidney... 25.00 For removal of tumor or stone from ureter or bladder 50.00 Viverticulum of bladder, resection of 125.00 Endoscopy and/or dilation urethra, diagnosis or treatment, with or without biopsy 15.00 Epididymectomy Unilateral 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 100.00 Fistula, urethral, operation for 75.00 Hydrocele Tapping, not more than ten each side, each 10.00 Radical operation Unilateral 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 75.00 Litholapaxy (lithotrity), complete procedure 35.00 Meatotomv, sole procedure 5.00 Nephrectomy 200.00 Nephrotoiny or nephropexy 150.00 Orchidectomy (excision of testicle) Simple, unilateral 50.00 Sim-lc. bilateral—same surgical occasion 75.00 With gland dissection 150.00 Plastic repair, uretero-pelvic junction, or correction aberrant renal artery.... 200.00 Prostatectomy, complete procedure including vasectomy Suprapubic or perineal 150.00 Transurethral, complete resection 150.00 Punch operation, median bar resection 75.00 Pyelotomy, complete procedure 125.00 Uretero-lithotomy, ureterotomy. 125.00 Urethrotomy, external or internal 50.00 Varicocele, operation for 50.00 0" Viasectomy, not associated with other procedures '25.00 • • «>;| -•li-l �rar* EifM r •it* • :• > * s The Seafarers Welfare Plan From its modest beginnings in July I, 1950, when it offered just two benefits, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has grown in size and scope over the post seven years, in place of the original $500 death benefit and $7 weekly Seafarers hospital benefit, the Plan now offers more than a dozen benefits for Seafarers and their families designed to protect them against the hazards of illness, death and disability and to cushion the costs of many other expenses. In addition to the wider variety of benefits now available, the Plan has been able to enlarge cash coverage of older benefits instituted in 1950 and the years following. In 1956 alone, cash benefits totaled bet­ ter than $1,300,000 compared to the $31,733 provided in the first yeor of operation. The expansion of benefits was mode possible in part by the fact that the Welfare Plan was self-insured from the stort. Self-in­ surance allowed for flexibility in meeting seamen's problems and pro­ vided substantial cash savings which were converted into greater benfits. If you have any questions or any problem concerning welfare benefits, contact the nearest SlU hall (listed below) or the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, NYC. BALTIMORE Eastern 7-4900 275 State St. Richmond 2-0140 BOSTON HOUSTON Capital 3-4080—3-4089 LAKE CHARLES Hemlock 6-5744 MOBILE • Hemlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY, LA. NEW ORLEANS Tulane 8626 NEW YORK (headquarters) ...675 4th Ave., Bklyn Hyacinth 9-6600 •',C s 127-129 Bank St. Madison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA, PR. .,...101 Pelayo Phone 2-5996 450 Harrison St. SAN FRANCISCO Douglas 2-5475 2 Abercom St. SAVANNAH Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 1 2505 1st Ave. Elliot 4334 1809-11 N. Franklin St. TAMPA Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif. ,;. 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-2874 a a a 1 a a " i Phone 2156 of':--- NORFOLK ^b M bM b A Abv V a —bb lap ^b A bA ^b bp w .lb ^b A jb va bV. A Jb b bb P A. p .b. A p* p � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 October 25, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU STRIKERS WIN DEMANDS IN LA. TUGS ASK APPEAL RULING AS BULL SHIPS SAIL STUDYHEALTH CENTERS FOR SIU PORTS US AMTES WIN RIGHT TO PILOT ALL LAKES SHIPS NLRB INVESTIGATING SIU CHARGES AGAINST COAL CO. AZALEA CITY TAKES CREW; READY FOR ‘LIFT-ON’ RUN RASH OF ANTI-LABOR LAWS MAY BE WORST SINCE T-H SPUTNIK AFFECTS US SHIPPING FUTURE; NEED FOR STRONG MERCHANT FLEET SEEN SIU-HIWD MEN MANNING NEW ‘DRILL MUD’ RUN US WHALERS NOW MAKING COMEBACK SEEK STANDARD CANADIAN PACT FIRST US WINE TANKER MAKES MAIDEN VOYAGE OUTPORTS AID IN NY SLACK; OUTLOOK GOOD DROP ‘PRINT RULING FOR US VISITORS PLASTICS GETTING BIG PLAY IN LATEST SHIP DESIGNS SIU MARKS 19TH BIRTHDAY TURK PIPELINE SNAGGED; SUEZ TOLL BOOST SOUGHT SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/25/1957 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. XIX, No. 22 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/370d3c7e77f574a657da7aa46a4a442d.PDF fd3329cfc45295b3c72d67c1335bceae PDF Text Text ••' i.^ ' "".' ' • SEAFARERS • '" ' •. LOG >4-5 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • '•^3^ • ' .-M m JA Family Hospital Plan Improved Stories on Page 3 �7' SEAFARERS Page Two SlU Appeals Bull Strike Ban; Mates, Engineers Picket A three-man US Circuit Court of Appeals heard a move Tuesday by SIU attorneys to lift a court order barring picketing of Bull Line ships. The order also called on the SIU to halt its ?trike and-»supply crewmembers when issued under the Taft-Hartley law. pending is company action in called upon to do so by the Still the New York State Supreme Court LOG Short Cut To St. Lawrence October 11, 1957 PH Rate Increase Rejected WASHINGTON — Efforts, of steamship operators on the Puerto Rico run to get a temporary eight percent rate increase have been turned back by the Federal Mari­ time Board. While denying the temporary boost, the board asked that its Trial Examiner's Depart­ ment act rapidly on the companies' request for a permanent rate boost. The United States Atlantic and Gulf-Puerto Rico Conference, in­ cluding in its members Alcoa, Bull and Waterman, had asked for the increases to prevent "Irremediable injury to the financial structure of Bull . . . and tremendous and otherwise unrecapturable losses to Alcoa . . The move for a rate increase had aroused strong opposition from Puerto Rican shippers and from the island's government. Governor Luis Munoz Marin had threatened to charter ships on the govern­ ment's own hook if the rate in­ creases went through. company. I where the company has been trying The order, issued September 27 for some weeks to get a temporary by Federal Judge Walter Bruchau- injunction against the SlU^and the sen, took effect on Tuesday, Octo­ officers' unions. The officers' ber 1. SIU picketlines were with­ unions were not a party to the Federal action since they have drawn from the Bull terminal, but been considered outside the scope members of the Masters, Mates and of the Taft-Hartley law because Pilots and Marine Engineers Bene- they represent supervisory perflcial Association continued their sonnel. ' Other Companies In Field picket action. Now open to ship travel, the Conso Conal between Cope Breton With the strike now completing The text of the court order was Island gnd Nova Scotia permits vessels bound for the Gulf of St. its second month, other companies read at all membership meetings Lawrence to use the Conso Strait. Lock accommodates ships up and down the coast on Wedne.s- are stepping up activities on the with 28 to 30-foot draft depending on weather conditions. Canal day night. Headquarters stated Puerto Rican run. The Waterman saves half-day of steaming around Cope Breton Island. that notwithstanding the SIU ap­ Steamship Company is entering the peal, there was no choice but to Puerto Rican trade from New York. obey the order unless and until it Waterman previously serviced Puerto Rico only from the Gulf is reversed. The Federal court order was and West Coast. The company has announced it will put two of its The National Maritime Union this week new trailer carriers on the run this opened what is billed as its 20th Anniversary winter. Another step is the expansion of convention. In the words of NMU President the Borinquen Steamship Compa­ Joseph Curran, "We will be saluting the record of ny. which operates under the the past at the same time that we are acting on the Puerto Rican flag.- Borinquen had problems of the present . . . We never have stopped , chartered the SlU-manned MV moving forward ..." Since Curran has been president of the NMU Ponce in service between Florida ports and Puerto Rico. Now it is since shortly after that 1937 convention, it is pre­ extending its service with the sumed that he takes respohsibility for his activities chartering of the SlU-manned and the union's in that period when he speaks of Ocean Ulla on the New York run "saluting the record of the past." Here are a few 1945: Leads "Bring the boys home" campaign. of the highlights, and sidelights,-of the past 20 years. plus other vessels. Denounces Marines in China. (Communist forces Seafarers or children of Seafar­ * * * Will Build Trailership began their war against the Nationalists a few days ers who are interested iii applying 1937: NMU, organized under leadership of water­ later). Borinquen has announced that it for the 1958 SIU s^olarship 1946: Predicts SIU defeat In Isthmian. Hails NMU awards are urged to file their plans to get Into the trailer-carry­ front-section Communist Party. Leaders include Ferdinand Smith, Joe Stack, Blackie Myers and organizing 4epartnient as following correct tactics. ing service as well, through the credentials as soon as possible. The 1947: Discovers there are Communists in NMU. SIU Welfare Plan office, which purchase of a T-2 tanker which 't other party activists. Curran attacks William Green Blames Isthmian defeat on NMU organizers. handles the scholarship procedure, intends to convert into a trailer- for calling NMU Communist-dominated. 1947: Starts purge of Stark, Smith, Myers, McKen1939: Curran attacks SIU. Calls it "dying organi­ points out that future applicants ship. Borinquen is the maritime divi­ zation." Refuses to meet on unity of seamen's zie vy:lth help of Keith, Lawrenson, Warner, Hanley, will be required to take their Col­ Stone and others. Pledges no persecution of Com­ lege Entrance Examination tests sion of the Ryder System, which is unions. 1939: First purge of anti-Communist opposition. munists in rank and file. by March 15 to qualify for a schol­ a principal Southern trucking 1948: Purges continue. concern. It reflects the growing Many heads roll. arship. 1948: pledges union would strike before permit, tendency to unify trucking and The March 15 date allows the 1939: Curran denies he is Communist or knows tins- any change In hiring hall procedures. snipping operations into combined Plan to get the information on test of any Communists in NMU in testimony before 1949: Purges Lawrenson, Keith with help of War­ results in sufficient time for selec­ service as pioneered by Pan-At- House Un-American Activities Committee. Says un­ ner, Hanley, Stone. tion of the winners in June. Pre­ Jantic and TMT. der oath he wouldn't, know a dommunist if he saw 1950: Discovers Communists have no place in viously when candidates were al­ • The SlU's strike began on August one. , union. Calls on Coast Guard to lift their papers. lowed to take later tests, it made 19th and the licensed officers' 1940: Stalin-Hitler honeymoon era. World War II 1951: Attempts to organize West Coast M!arina for difficulties in getting the test unions went out two days later in on. Curran vows, "Yanks Are Not Coming." Attacks Cooks, then under Bridges domination. Denounces their separate disputes with the FDR "war drive" 1940-1941. results to the committee. Lundeberg, SUP, for activity In field. NMU cam­ In order to qualify for the March company. The • strike followed a paign fizzles out badly. breakdown in negotiations over 15 examination, a candidate has to 1953: Attacks AFL drive-against racket-dominated have his college entrance board SIU demands for a 20 percent in­ International Longshoremen's Association. crease for all ratings plus the West examination reservation filled out 1954: Threatens strike if AFL longshoremen work by February 15, with late reserva­ Coast overtime and penalty scale. NMU ships. tions accepted until March 1. At present, the company- still has 1954: Purges Warner, Hanley and others, with Other material required by the five ships in operation. These are help of Stone, McDougall. Plan includes graduation in the the Angelina, Arlyn, Hilton, Evelyn 1954: Says District 50 has no business in mari­ upper third of the high school and Suzanne on various runs. The time. (See 1956 below). class, a transcript of the candi­ Ines, which was out offshore, came 1955: Destroys Committee of American Maritlm«S date's high school record plus in recently, laid off its crew and Unions In move to dominate all AFL-CIO marine three letters of reference, one of entered the shipyard. unions when merger takes place. Attacks Lunde­ which has to be from the high 1941: Nazis attack Russia. Curran calls for all-out berg, SIU, Masters, Mates. school principal. 1955: Opens doors to all comers In NMU hiring fight on Fascism. Changes slogan to "Yanks Are halls. Purges Stone, with help of McDougall. Five winners are selected each not coming—too late." 1956: Calls on longshoremen to vote for ILA and year by a board of university ad-^ Oct. n, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 21 1942: Pledges full support to War Shipping Ad­ against AFL-CIO on eve of New York election. ministrators. At least one of the ministration. Opens NMU halls to WSA trainees. five- scholarships is reserved for a 1942: Calls for immediate release of Earl Browder, Seafarer, with the other four open Communist Party head in US. to both Seafarers or children of 1942: Denounces John L. Lewis as opening second Union men. The scholarships pro­ PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer front for Hitler. vide $6,000 for four years' study. HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ 1942: Urges immediate opening of second front, MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAEIL. Staff declaration of war on Finland.. Wriiurs, BILL .UOODY, OUIJ Area Ueprisentative. 1942: NMU wins Atlantic Refining vole. Never Who is signs contract because of "Win the war" honeymoon Herman E. Cooper? Published biweekly et the headquarters with shipowners. of the Seafarers International Union, At­ 1942: Denounces Walter Reuther as playing Hit­ What is his role in other lantic A Cult District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth ler's game. Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth unions besides the NMU7 1956: Backs District 56 paper local union of ship's 1944-45: Period of open collaboration between 9-6600. Entered es second class matter officers in American Coal against mates and engi­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under NMU and shipowners. Pledge of no strike policy See future issues of the *he"Act cf Aug. 34, 1913. neers unions. ^ after war. 1957: Agrees to industry-wide blacklist set-up in SEAFARERS LOG 1945:'Travels to Moscow. Hails, the "great and all NMU com wise Comrade Stalin" In B public address. •I--' Curran 'Salutes' His Past Record Urge Early Bid On SIU Scholarsiilp SEAFARERS LOG �i :: rA' • '• . *-,'. ' • ,• ^ : '.a-M OoioW 11, 195t SEAFARERS LOG Pace Three Seafarer Families Now Eligible For SlU Health Center Dr. Stanley Birnbauni of New York S5U he<?Uh center $taff checkt blood pressure of Mrs. S. Smoll, one of first Seafarers' wives to moke use of the center's free examination and diagnostic proce­ dures. Center is now open to Seafarers' family members. Services of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical center, first seamen's medical center in maritime, are now available to all SIU families. Wives, children and de­ pendent parents of SIU men eligible under the Welfare Plan can obtain complete physical examinations at^~ the findings are made known The Brooklyn center is the first no cost through the new tory, by letter or in subsequent visits to of four to be operated by the wel­ medical facility in Brook­ the center, if necessary. Dr. Logue fare plan. Medical Department. It is available for consultation on the is named the Pete Larsen Memo­ lyn. recommendations of the staff spe­ Clinic, In honor of a rank-andOpen since last April, cialists at the end of each examina­ rial file Seafarer who died in 1956. tion. The entire program Is avail­ Other centers will eventually be the center has been exam­ able to the Seafarer and his family operated in Baltimore, Mobile and ining family members on under the SIU Welfare Plan at no New Orleans to accommodate Sea­ farers in those areas. an experimental basis for cost. the past few weeks. Special­ ists in gynecology and pedi­ atrics have since been added $1 An Hour Pact; Welfare Plan Cuts Out '$50 Deductible' Charge to the staff to serve the special medical needs of the wives and children now covered under the center's expanding program. An average of 25 dependents has been in for regular check-ups or Another significant advance by the Seafarers Welfare Plan diagnosis of specific ailments on Attorney Benjamin Sterling, well known to Seafarers for the one afternoon a week set aside has wiped out the $50 deductible provision covering hospitalhis role in handling funds for the International Longshore­ for SIU family members so far. In surgical benefits for SIU families, dependent parents and addition, 100 or more Seafarers men's Association in thejatter's efforts to interfere in SIL have received medical exams each Seafarers receiving monthly week during the six months the disability-pension benefits. $100 for hospital extras is also pro­ affairs, has now turned his^ to replace those laid off. About 40 center has been in operation. vided in these cases. Trustees of the welfare plan talents to representing em­ of the firm's workers have walked Thursday afternoons from one have approved elimination of the Benefits under the hospital-sur­ ployers who enter into "sweet­ off the job in protest against the to five are now devoted to examina­ provision retroactive to October 1, gical program now include the fol­ heart" contracts. firings and are now seeking to ob tion appointments for dependents. 1957. Seafarers will have to pay lowing: $10 per day for hospital Sterling is currently counsel for tain union representation through This schedule will oe broadened the first $50 of hospital charges on room and board, up to $100 for hos­ the Joseph Markovits Company in the International Union of Electri­ as necessary to accommodate the claims filed prior to that date. The pital extras, $4 per day for doc­ cal Workers. AFL-CIO. demand, according to Dr. Joseph plan will then pick up the rest of tors' visits to the hospital and sur­ New York which recently laid off Logue, director of the center. The ACTU said that the com­ the tab up to the specified limits gical benefits up to a maximum of sixteen workers who had gone to pany had signed the contract in As in the case with Seafarers, in benefits. $300 according to a fixed schedulo the National Labor Relations 1955. Subsequently the spokesman the center offers complete diagnos­ In addition, the SIU plan will of payments. Board seeking relief from a $1 an said, wages were actually reduced tic facilities including x-rays, fluro- now cover up to five blood trans­ hour "sweetheart" contract. These five cents an hour to the $1 mini­ scope, electro-cardiograph plus a fusions at the rate of $20 per contracts have been severely crltl- mum, and the contract did not modern, well-equipped laboratory. transfusion for each hospital stay. Who is Detection And Prevention provide for any welfare or other The family benefits plan for Herman E. Cooper? Its basic function Is to detect and fringe benefits. Seafarers' wives and children first prevent ailments and physical dis­ What is his political back­ Named In Hall Plot abilities before they become se­ went into effect June 1, 1955, to ground? ' Who is curious Sterling's name figured promi­ rious enough to affect a Seafarer's cover charges for. hospital room nently in the investigation of the ability to work. Where treatment and board, hospital extras, surgi­ about his activities as a labor attempted assassination of SIU is needed, the Seafarer is referred cal care and doctors' calls at the attorney? Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. He to the US Public Health Service hospital. Since then, coverage has What is his role in the NMU? was revealed to have handled large or his private physician. SIU fam­ been extended to Seafarers' depen­ sums of cash for an opposition ily members are directed to their dent parents and men in disability. These ore some of the ques­ group, members of whom were private physicians in the same The 31-day limit on payments for tions to be developed in fu­ linked with the plot by the accused manner, since the services of the hospital room and board has also ture issues of the SEAFARERS triggerman, James Cobb. Sterling USPHS are not available to them. been waived to cover chronic and LOG. confessed to handling some $30,Vishs to the center can be made severe illnesses. An additional 000 in funds, part of which were by appointment only, often on tlie used by the Hall plotters. Some same day an examination is de­ $4,000 of these funds served as a sired, by applying in person at the down payment to Cobb. Welfare Services office in SIU Subsequently, Sterling's name headquarters. The Brooklyn cen­ Statement of the ownership, man­ Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. has figured in efforts to meddle in ter, at 3rd Avenue and 21st Street, agement, and circulation required by 3. The known bondholders, mort­ the internal affairs of other AFL- is only one block away from the the Act of Congress of August 24, gagees, and other security holders CIO marine unions. 1912, as amended by the Acts of owning or holding 1 per cent or more Union hall. Atiorney Ben Sterling shown Results of the examinations and March 3, 1933, and July 2, 1946 (Title of total amount of bonds, mortgages, United States Code, Section 233) or other securities are: (If there are after being questioned in in­ testing, in routine cases, can usu­ 39, of SEAFARERS LOG, published none, so state.) None. vestigation of plot on Hall. ally be obtained on the spot. In every other week at Brooklyn, NY, 4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in other cases where results have to for September 27, 1957. cases where the stockholder or se­ holder appears upon the books be verified by an outside labora­ clzed by the AFL-CIO and by the 1. The names and addresses of the curity of the company as trustees or in any McClellan Committee as involving publisher, editor, managing editor other fiduciary relation, the name of and business managers are: Pub­ the person sellouts of workers in collusion or corporation for whom lisher: Seafarers International Union deals between phony paper locals such trustee is acting; also the state­ of North America, Atlantic & Gulf SEATTLE—It has been a fair in the two paragraphs show the and employers. District, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, ments affiant's full knowledge and belief as period on the shipping front. NY; Editor: Herbert Brand. 675 4th Denies 'Sweetheart' Pact to the circumstances and conditions Ship's delegates are urged to Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Managing under which stockholders and secur­ Sterling, in newspaper reports Shipping tailed slightly behind reg­ notify the Union immediately editor, (none). ity holders who do not appear upon 2. The owner is: (If owned by a the books of the company as trustees, has vehemently denied complaints istration in the engine and deck when a shipmate is taken off that the firm had taken ac­ departments, while the steward the vessel in any port because corporation its name and address hold stock and securities in a ca­ must be stated and also immediately pacity other than that of a bona fide tion against the employees who department showed an increase. of illness or injury. Delegates thereunder the names and addresses owner. Bought an out from the "sweet­ The Ocean Dinny (Maritime should not wait until they send of stockholders owning or holding The average number of copies heart" contract, or that the firm Overseas), Ames Victory, Jeffer­ in the ship's minutes but should one per cent or more of total amount Of 5.each issue of this publication sold had paid substandard wages to its son City Victory (Victory Carriers) handle the matter in a separate of stock. If not owned by a corpora or-distributed, through the mails or ration, the names and addresses of Puerto Rican work force. He said and the Arthur M. Huddell (Bull) communication, so that the Un­ the individual ownfers must be given. otherwise, to paid subscribers during the only layoffs were because of a paid off during thfe last two w^eks. ion can determine in what man­ If owned by a partnership or other the 12 months proceeding the date above was: (This information "seasonal slump." unincorporated firm, its name and shown The Jefferson City Victory will be ner it can aid the brother. is required from daily, weekly, semiaddress as well as that of each in­ A spokesman for the Association laid up for about two weeks. The It would also be helpful if dividual member, must be given.) weekly, and triweekly newspapers - of Catholic Trade Unionists, which Dinny and Ames Victory signed on. the full name, rating and book Seafarers International Union, At­ only.) This information not required. has taken up the workers' beef, (Signed) Herbert Brand, Editor. The Marymar, Natalie, Rebecca number was sent in. Address lantic & Gulf District, 675 4th Ave., contradicted Sterling's claim, point­ (Intercontinental) and the Ocean these notifications to Welfare Brooklyn 32, NY; Paul Hall, Secre­ Sworn to and subscribed before me tary-Treasurer, 675 4th Ave., Brook­ this 27th day of September, 1957. ing td the fact that the firm subse­ Joyce (Ocean Trans.) were in Services at headquarters. lyn 32. NY; Robert Matthews, Assist­ Frank Garay, Notary Public, (My quently hired additional workers transit. ant Secretary-Treasurer, 675 4th commission expires Jan. 4, 1958). Anti-SIU Attorney In 'Sweetheart' Deal Statement Of Ownership Seattle Scene Is Lukewarm Notify Union About Sick Men �SEAFARERS Pai:e Four LOG Oeiober 11, 1957 Poles Hate Reds, 5IU Crew Says Crewmembers of the Margaret Brown, first SIU ship to get into Gdynia, Poland, confirmed reports coming out of that country about tjie basic anti-Communist outlook of the Polish Seafarer C h a r 1 e s Mazur, in a detailed account wages the equivalent of $5 to $20 a of his experiences and con­ month. "I found the Polish people to be versations with Gdynia residents, reported that Poles "agreed with vei-y,^nice. They are very polite me that with Communism, happi­ and well-mannered but very quiet ness and prosperity can never . . There are almost no privatelyowned automobiles to be seen . . . come to any nation." Mazur was aboard tlie Margaret The thing which I noticed about Brown when she unloaded 4.500 the people almost everywhere . . . tons of wheat plus a cargo of cot­ was the expression of sadness and ton, pai-t of a contingent of US aid depression on their faces. I saw to Poland under very few people laugh or even a recently - con­ smile . . " Women Make It Up cluded pact. "I Polish girls, Mazur said, manhad the pleasure of making the aged to make up for it all. "They acquaintance of j don't have pretty clothes to wear three .young men, but somehow manage to look at­ all university tractive. Leave it to a woman to graduates ... I make herself attractive . . ." Mazur asked many Poles as to spent a whole their I'eaction to the aid the United day with them Mozur and was very States was giving them. "All of much impressed with . . . their them said . . . the fact that help willingness and cooperation in an- from the outside world had finally ewering all of my questions re­ reached them and will keep com­ ing to them was almost like a garding e.xisting conditions . . ." Recounting the events of Octo- dream." bei\ 1956, when the Poles de­ manded and won the ouster of Marshall Rokossovsky, the Russian general who had been the real boss of Poland, IMazur writes, "Without a single shot being fired . . . the largest and most powerful of the Soviet satellites, a country of 28 million people and 22 divisions, managed to at least partially lift the yoke of 12 5'ears of Communist tyrany . . . Factories Stripped NEW YORK — A Liberianjflag "During the yeai's of Soviet occupation her factories were ship operator has placed the largest stripped of production of consumer reported shipbuilding order yet, an goods and concentrated on heavy order for the construction of five equipment and armaments thereby 104,500-deadweight ton oil tankers. The order was placed by Daniel creating a shortage of consumer goods . . . she was forbidden social K Ludwig, of National Bulk Car­ and commercial contact with the riers Inc., with the company's Kure free nations . , . Consequently she snipyard division in Japan. The had no alternative but to trade first of the .supertankers is ex­ with Russia. That which was pected to be completed by late bought from Russia was of an in­ next year. It will be the largest ferior quality and very expensive, tanker in the world, taking that and since there was nothing else title from another Ludwig vessel, available, the people were forced the 85,000-ton Universal Leader. Construction of the vessels will either to buy or go without . . ." Mazur adds, "Because of the be at the former Japanese naval nearly chaotic state of affairs arsenal at Kure, Japan. National which the Soviets left the country Bulk Carriers has a lease on the In, wages are low and the cost of yards until 1966, and an option living is very high ... a pair of until 1971. Including this order, Ludwig's ahoes costs anywhere from 250 to 1.000 zlotys, and with monthly present fleets end contracted ves­ wages ranging from 800 to 3.000 sels will total more than 2.S million zlotys, the cost of even a cheap tons. Tonnage-wise, this far ex­ pair of shoes comes to a week's ceeds the fleets of both Stavros S. Niarchos and Aristotle S. Onassis, pay." Greek shipping titans. Currency Worthless Although far behind in tonnage, The Polish zloty is pretty much worthless, Mazur reports. "We on the Greek shipping interests are the Margaret Brown were much close to Ludwig in construction of more fortunate than the men on super-tankers. Onasis has ordered the Lykes Brothers ships . . . They two tankers over 100,000 dead­ got their draws in zlotys at the weight tons from Bethlehem Steel legal exchange of 24 to the dollar, Company in Quincy, Mass., while . while we got our draws in Ameri­ Niarhos has one on order. Although there are no official can money and were able to get as much as 160 zlotys to the dol­ figures on the cost of construction, lar . . ." That would make Polish present tanker building costs in Japan run around $250 per dead­ weight ton. At tliat price, each of the new vessels would cost some $25,000,000. In size, the vessels will be longer Headquarters again wishes to than any ship afloat, with the ex­ remind all Seafarers that pay­ ception of the Queen Mary, Queen ments 0* funds, for whatever Elizabeth and the United States. Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ Tiiey will be too wide for the Pan­ tives and that an official Union ama Canal and too deep for the Suez Canal. receipt be gotten at that time, Ludwig is reported to have a [f no receipt is offered, b^ sure personal fortune of $500,000,000. to protect yourself by immediHe is probably the only major .tely bringing the matter to the private shipping interest who attention of the secretary-f-^-'sbuilds, operates and repairs his irer's office. own vessels. Tanker Co. Orders Five Super-Ships Curiosity's but. • People learn by being inquisitive, but some of the lessons can be painful ones. It's only natural for a ^crewmember to want to see "what's cookin'" in the galley or just what seasonings the cook uses in his favorite soup. The trouble is that by cramming himself into^ another department's confined work space the curious crewmember increases the risk of injury to him­ self and others. The best practice is to stay out of work areas where you have no business being—like wander­ ing around the deck while cargo is being worked or getting too close to the engineer using on arc weld. If you must be a sidewalk superintendent, keep your distance. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts I I An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ �October 11. 1«ST SEAFARERS Pag* Fir* LOG MeLean Opens Boxship Service^ Plans PR Run PORT NEWARK—The SlU-manned Gateway City formally opened its coastwise trailership service when it sailed from here on Friday, October 4, carrying 226 loaded truck trail­ er bodies. Several hundred onlookers were present when the ship topped off its cargo by loading one hatch and deck-*cargo. All were impressed holding the trailer body in place. care and maintenance of the cargowith the speed and smooth­ In addition, the trailer bodies are handling gear. Heavily-loaded, SS Harry Glucksman Is shown at the dock in Nor­ folk during a previous stop at the port. Ship is now in for replace­ ments in the coal beef. Coal Company Seeks Scrap Cargo Rights WASHINGTON—Hurt badly by a disappearing coal export market, American Coal Shipping has asked the Federal Mari­ time Board for permission to use its six Government-owned vessels in the tramp shipping trade. The company's re­ Coal Miner on the chai'ge they had quest has stirred up strong been hired "illegally." opposition from operators in ttie tramp and bulk cargo trades. A formal request has been filed with the FMB by American Coal for authority to carry scrap iron cargoes' offered around November 15 and thereafter. ' Despite its name, the only ship the comoany actually owns, the SS Coal Miner, had been carrying grain this past spring and summer. Terms of the company's char­ ters specify that only coal can be carried on outbound voyages. This limitation heeded the bitter protests of both berth and tramp shipowners at the time of the com­ pany's original charter bids. Sev­ eral other companies who filed similar requests were denied ton­ nage. Tramps Opposed Opposition to the latest ACS re­ quest is being led by the Tramp Shipowners Association. Tramp and bulk cargoes have been scanty of late, resulting in the lay-up of ships by some 15 private compa­ nies. About 60 ships chartered out by the Government also have been or are being returned to the boneyard. Meanwhile, the relentless battle for coal ship berths contines as usual in Norfolk; Company offi­ cers eagerly seized J>n NMU charges of discrepancies in the documents of some SIU oldtimers and abruptly fired five men off the Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees aiid other gruops named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting hffices can do so. The company then handed the five jobs to the NMU without throwing them open to competition. In actual job competition, despite a built-in six-job edge for the NMU, the SIU has always come out ahead. The Miner took her crew back after a four-week lay-up. One other coal ship, the Harry L. Glucksman, was taking a crew late this week. Company lay-ups of two ships on which the SIU had an over-all lead aided the NMU. Laid up ships are the Cleveland Abbe and the Martha Berry. As the LOG went to press, no final job figures were available on totals as the Harry Glucksman was crewing re­ placements. ness of the loading as the forward traveling crane picked up and deposited one 20-ton trailer load every thi*ee minutes. Among those present was Rep. Herbert C. Bon­ ner, chairman of the House Mer­ chant Marine Committee, who hailed the operation as a great advance for the US merchant niarine. At the same time, WatermanPan-Atlantic announced that the company was going to open a New York-Puerto Rico service with two conventional C-2s. Next March, tlie C-2s will be replaced by two box ships now undergoing conver­ sion in Mobile. "The C-2s are the Morning Light and Wild Ranger. They will be replaced by the Bien­ ville and Beauregard when they come out of the yard. Load in Day Under nornral operating condi­ tions, the two gantry cranes on the ships, forward and aft, should be able to load tlie ship in one work­ ing day. A 14 man longshore-gang, including the crane operators, are all that is needed, plus a handful of truck drivers. Normally speak­ ing, a ship of this size would re­ quire about 150 longshoremen to handle cargo, and of course, turn­ around time would be four days or so. The loading procedure calls for a driver to position his truck along­ side the ship. Releasing gear under the truck is then tripped, releasing the trailer body from the wheels. The crane lifting gear comes down, engages the reinforced corners of the trailer body, lifts it up. swings it back into position over the hatch and. then deposits it. Trailers Not Tipped Loading gear is so designed that the trailer is not tipped but lifted vertically, brought in horizontally and then deposited vertically in the hatch. Each hatch has vertical tracks against its bulklieads for NMU Delaying Tactics Stoll Robin Ship Vote Seeking to avert a vote defeat on tHe Robin Line ships, attorneys for the National Maritime Union are asking for another two weeks in which to file briefs on the case at the National Labor . Relations-^ Board, making five weeks in charges are pending because of company discrimination against all. The NMU's action came after the Board had granted both parties three weeks in which to file briefs, the usual period in such cases and one which is ordinarily considered ample. Gives Lie To Claims The delaying action by the NMU is obviously based on the certain­ ty that Seafarers on Robin Line ships would vote solidly for the SIU in an election. It gives the lie to NMU claims of support among Robin Line crewmembers which have been trumpeted in re­ cent issues of the "Pilot." Ironically, the NMU action came as the last "Pilot" headline de­ manded "Stop SIU Stalling" and asked for an "early vote" on American Coal ships, where a number of SIU unfair labor SIU men. No Robin Line Charges There are no charges pending by the NMU on Robin Line which would have to be disposed of be­ fore an election could be held. Since Moore-McCormack, the new owners of Robin Line, are calling NMU for all replacements on the Robin Line ships, the NMU will undoubtedly utilize every elec­ tion-stalling device* in view to de­ prive Seafarers of their 17-yearold job rights in this fleet. The SIU won bargaining rights for Robin Line back in 1940 by a count of 199 to one. At that time too, the NMU sought to challenge SIU representation, but was unable to muster enough pledge cards to get on the ballot. Seafarers have been sailing, Robin Line ships ever since then. stacked one atop the other and one alongside the ether preventing any shifting of cargo. After the hatches are finished off, another layer of trailers is stacked atop the hatch cover and on the deck six trailers across. Trailer deck cargo is stacked two deep aft. The traveling crane ex­ tensions can be folded back in place once the ship is loaded. Aside from the normal comple­ ment, the manning scale on the ships calls for a crane maintenance man who is responsible for the The Gateway City is the first of six such ships planned by Water­ man-Pan-Atlantic. Five others are now undergoing conversion in Mobile. In addition, the company is still operating combination tanker-trailerships for the time being, carrying trailers on a flight deck plus oil cargoes. The combination ships require shoreside cranes to put the trailer bodies on the decks. The next ship to enter the coast­ wise service, will be the Azalea City which is due in New York in two weeks. CG Cites SIU Bosun For Rescuing Shipmate Seafarer William Velazquez has been awarded an official Coast Guard citation for "exemplary conduct and heroism" in rescuing a shipmate from drowning in shark-infested wa­ ters last year. • A brief ceremony marked he went down again and was able the event while the Steel Ap­ to grab his arm. A lifering thrown prentice was in New York last month. Velazquez was bosun on the Steel Worker when he saved James Downey, OS, at Basrah, Iraq, on June 26, 1956. Downey had fallen off a stage while spot-chipping over the side and landed un­ conscious in the water after hitting the ship and dock as he fell. According to the official citation presented to Velazquez, "you heard the cry of alarm by another mem­ ber of the crew and recognized that Downey was in imminent dan­ ger of drowning. Without hesita­ tion, with utter disregard of your own personal safety but knowing that a current existed and that the area was infested with sharks, you immediately jumped into these dangerous waters and was success­ ful in locating and saving the un­ conscious man. "But for your prompt and perservering efforts, the life of James Downey would have been lost. The courage you displayed in risking your life to save that of another is in keeping with the highest tradi­ tions of the United States Mer­ chant Marine." Velazquez explained later that he had "just jumped in." When he couldn't find Downey the first time SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weelcs on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to -attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: October 16 October 30 November 13 November 27 from tlie ship by Anderson, elec­ trician, helped him bring Downey up. An SIU man since 1944, he was in the Navy in 1943—when he was only 13—but was discharged a year later when they found out his age. He sailed during the latter part of World War II on the Mur­ mansk run without mishap. The voyage on the Steel Worker was his first trip as bosun and the first time in 14 years at sea that he'd ever been in a secue. The Coast Guard citation was presented on behalf of Rear Admh-ai J. A. Hirshfield, acting commandant of the 3rd District. Mobile Gets NewDrydock MOBILE—Rapid progress is be­ ing reported on the Azalea City, the second of Pan-Atlantic's C-2s to undergo conversion into a trailership. She is expected to go into service around the 18th of this, month. The arrival of Waterman's drydock here has increased the num­ ber of shoreside jobs available to Seafarers. The dock, which was leased from the Navy Department, was towed fi*om Jacksonville, Fla., with an SIU crew riding her. Due to the hurricane and resulting rough weather it took some 13 days to make the trip. But there were no complaints from the Sea­ farers manning her since they were being paid $24 a day. Although there were a number of ships in during the past period, shipping just held its own. Most of the vessels were of the short trip types and there were few replace­ ments. Among the vessels calling into port were the Alcoa Puritan, Pa­ triot, Polaris, Clipper, Pennant, Corsair (Alcoa); Monarch of the Seas, Morning Light, Claiborne, De Soto, (Waterman); Del Rio (Mississippi); Steel King, Steel Rover (Isthmian). Prospects for the next period are good with a number of vessels expected in for payoff. '"M �SEAFARERS Pace Six October 11, 1957 LOG September 18 Through October 1 Registered Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa ... Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston ? Wilmington San Francisco Seattle |['N I I' n Total OecK B Deck A Port 2 16 3 13 7 1 4 8 18 3 22 11 6 13 .. 11 !•••••• .. 44 • ••••• .. 18 .. 43 • • • • • .. 18 .. 6 4 • ••••• .. .. 37 .. 50 • ••••• ..17 • ••••• .. 35 .. ' 22 38 • • • t • • .J Deck A Deck B • •••*• .. 372 Eng. A 4 10 7 19 6 2 5 11 13 7 13 16 11 16 7 38 29 35 4 7 12 30 37 13 32 7 18 21 Eng. A 127 Eng. B 290 Stew. A Stew. B 4 40 16 28 10 1 15 35 38 6 22 20 26 10 1 9 6 5 6 2 2 B 15 4 10 3 14 8 22 122 63 106 32 14 31 102 125 36 89 49 82 60 Stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 933 360 1293 Eng. B Stew. A 140 271 93 Total A Total B- 7 35 16 37 19 5 11 27 46 14 45 30 31 37 . Total Reg. 29 157 79 143 51 19 42 129 171 50 134 79 113 97 Shipped Port Boston .. New York Sailors Union members Monohoro and Spencer are showir fight­ ing fire in passenger staterooms on SS President Cleveland in Yokohama. Damaged was limited to empty rooms. Praise APL Crew For Fight On Fire SAN FRANCISCO—•Crewmembers of the APL passenger lirier President Cleveland were highly commended for their outstanding performance in averting panic while extinguishing a fire aboard ship while > in Yokohama in mid-August. you well know, an alarm at sea The men are members of the can easily spread panic through SIU Pacific District. A fire broke out in three empty passenger staterooms, but because of swift-coordinated action by the crew, none of the passengers be­ came aware of the incident. The fire was extinguished without a general alarm being raised. George Killion, the head of APL, sent a letter to the ship's captain. Commodore H. J. Ehman, com­ mending the officers and crew for their- "superior performance." "Maritime history," Killion wrote, "is filled with accounts of fire disasters resulting in terrific loss of life and property, and, as Boston Hails ACS Crews BOSTON — Seafarers on the beach in this port are looking for­ ward to meeting some of the old timers on the American Coal ships, Jn the event the company starts taking grain cargoes out of here. "The men here really appreciate the bang-up job the old timers are doing," reports James Sheehan, port agent. "And they will do all they can to assist them and make their stay here comfortable." It was a fairly quiet shipping period. The Government Camp (Cities Service) paid off and signed on while the Council Grove, Cantigny (Cities Service) and the $teel Director (Isthmian) called ilito port to be serviced. Union Has Gable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW. YORK. Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the men involved." passengers and crew alike. I am told that the majority of our pas­ sengers were not even aware of the incident, and am certain this was due to your efficient and prompt action during the emergency. "While our precautionary and preventive measures have made us singularly free from shipboard fires, it is most gratifying to know that, if disaster comes, we have men of wisdom and judgement who are fully capable of meeting the emergency." In sending (he letter to West Coast union headquarters. Captain Ehman said, "I am most cognizant of the fact that the praise iS^due to the members of the crew for their exemplary conduct in the emergency. All of the officers and ship's personnel are to be especially commended for their courageous efforts in the control and extin­ guishing the fire. It was a job well done." US Crews Man Picket Vessels SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the SIU Pacific District are now crewing five C-ls for delivery to Trinidad where they will be used as picket ships in guided missile operations, the "Marine Fireman" reports. •A contract covering crewmem­ bers for the one trip run was com­ pleted between the West Coast unions and the Coastwise Line. In Trinidad the ships will be laid up for the time being, but when they go into service on the missile range they will be crewed by American seamen. The contract followed strong protests against the use of Pana­ manian crews on these ships. The protest was filed by Rep. John F. Shelley of San Francisco, calling on the Defense Department to re­ quire the hiring of American I nationals. New San Deck A 4 46 23 40 18 10 3 16 60 12 49 3 11 24 Deck A 319 Deck B 0 9 1 9 Deck C 0 4 0 1 10 10 Eng. A 2 51 12 38 5 11 1 12 6 1 7 3 (0 13 16 1 43 2 0 6 20 0 30 110 4 0 5 5 0 17 Deck B Deck C 82 8 Eng. A 247 Eng. B 0 12 8 12 4 2 4 5 16 4 23 2 5 12 Eng. B 109 Eng. C 0 5 0 1 2 0 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 stew. A Stew. B 2 43 8 27 9 4 7 14 81 2 23 2 9 13 1 10 3 5 7 4 1 4 19 1 22 0 2 9 Eng. C Itew. A Stew. B 16 244 88 Stew. C Total. A Total B 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 8 140 43 105 38 26 17 43 184 20 102 5 25 54 1 31 12 26 16 7 11 12 51 7 65 3 11 26 Total A Total B 810 279 Stew. C 7 Total Total c Ship. 0 10 0 2 2 1 5 2 7 1 0 1 0 0 9 181 55 133 56 34 33 57 242 28 , 167 9 3d 80 Total Total Ship. C 31 1120 Job activity continued improving during the past two weeks. The figures showed a total of 1,120 jobs shipped and 1,293 registered. This represented a slight decline in registration since the last period. The shipping rise" was re­ flected in higher job totals for nine SIU ports. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk Savannah, Tampa, New Orleans, Houston and Seattle all had a piece of the increase. The overall gain was due mostly to the high figure for New Orleans, which crewed up the cruise ship Del Mar again after it had been in lay-up. Boston was the same as before— slow—while four other ports fell off. These were Mobile, Lake Charles,.Wilmington and San Fran­ cisco. West coast activity thus ap­ peared to be slacking off, since Seattle was not busy enough to take up the decline. Deck Dept. Heavy As usual, most of the shipping was in the deck department, which also shoMod the widest gap be­ tween registration and jobs dis­ patched. i Registration in the steward department practically matched the demand. Black gang activity was about average, but still accounted for about half the class C shipping. The class A proportion of total shipping continued rising, to over 72 percent, as class B activity dipped slightly to 25 percent. The number of "B" jobs shipped this period was the same as in the pre­ vious two weeks. Class C shipping dropped again.to a bare three per­ cent of the total and to the lowest numerical total in weeks. Four ports shipped no class C men at all. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Fair Philadelphia: Quiet . . . Baltimore: Fair . .. Norfolk: Steady ... Savan­ nah: Fair . . . Tampa: Slow ... Mobile: Fair .., New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Hous­ ton: Good .. . Wilmington: Slow . .. San Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. •tOfHEWS AFL-CIO Report Turned Down At Teamster Meet The ouster of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from the AFL-CIO is a probability as a result of the out­ come of the Teamster convention in Miami Beach. Now un­ der threat of suspension from"^" the Federation, the Teamster would choose to stay in the Fed­ There has been no indica­ convention rejected the text eration. tion yet of any Federation plans of the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee report calling for changes in its operations. Convention delegates also over­ whelmingly elected James Hoffa of Detroit as president of the union. Removal of Hoffa from office in the international was one of the conditions set by the Federation. Hoffa was elected by a wide mar­ gin over the opposition of two other candidates, William Lee and Thomas J. Haggerty, both of Chi­ cago. Thomas Hickey of New York, whose local union 807 handles most of the waterfront. trucking here, had previously been a candi­ date but had withdrawn in favor of Lee. Rep. John F. Shelley, for­ mer head of the California State AFL, also withdrew. Suspension October 24 Formal suspension of the Team­ sters is expected to take place on October 24 which was the deadline for the clean-up ordered by the AFL-CIO. The ouster would take place at the AFL-CIO's convention coming up in December, unless there is a reversal of AFL-CIO sentiment by that time. Ouster of the Teamsters, if it comes about, would present the AFL-CIO with its most serious problem since the merger, since the Teamsters on the local level have relationships with many AFLCIO unions in a wide variety of industries. Among them are . build­ ing trade?, retailing, food process­ ing and distributing and, of course, maritime. One of the questions raised by the possible ouster t)f the Team­ sters is if any segment of the union to charter a rival trucking union such as the AFL did" When it ousted the International Longshoremen's Association in 1953. Some of the opposition locals have threatened to bolt l;he Teamsters. In addition to electing Hoffa, the convention made significant changes in the constitutional set­ up of the Teamsters. One of the new rules requires all local unions to affiliate with regional confer­ ences of the Teamsters and give the conferences control over con­ tract negotiations by a majority vote of the locals involved. This change was vigorously but unsuc­ cessfully opposed by the opposition groups at the convention. Another problem arising out of the Teamster situation is the threat of anti-labor legislation on the state and national level. Labor be­ lieves that opponents of organized labor are all set to use Hoffa's election as an excuse for a new bar-, rage of restrictions on the trade union movement as a whole. Hoffa himself faces a variety of legal charges growing out of Sen­ ate Committee hearings, including a perjury indictment. One of the mo­ tions defeated at the Teamster con­ vention would have called for Hof­ fa's ouster as president in the event he is found guilty of the various charges pending against him. The Teamster crisis overshad­ owed action taken by the AFL-CIO against the Bakery and Confection­ ery Workers and the United Textile Workers. These unions also have to show proof of changes in their prac­ tices to the Federation by the Octo­ ber 24 deadline. = �•vi'? •s ' October 11. 1957 SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius LOG Page Seven Bridges Undermines Jones Art The recent cuddling-up of Harry Bridges' longshore union with maritime employers and its attempts to promote a "let's all get together" program on all coasts should come as no surprise to American seamen. In the light of the weakness and divisions in US Commu­ nist and fellow-traveler ranks today, it is only natural that Josefina's Back in Town the waterfront group should seek allies elsewhere, while at­ tempting to maintain liason with Call aspirin "Bayer's" and you'll pay 62 cents for a bottle of 100. the rank and file via the usual Call it "Squibb's" and you'll pay 79 cents for 200. Buy it as plain mimeographed leaflets. As has been reported in the aspirin USP from a reliable druggist, department store, me'dical co­ SEAFARERS LOG, Bridges has operative or union-sponsored pharmacy, and you'll pay as little as 12 been pitching woo to anybody in to 39 cents for 100. any union who would listen to him, That's just the start. Suppose instead of plain aspirin you want the particularly • among organizations new buffered aspirin which has an antacid added to help the relatively outside the AFL-CIO fold. He is few people whose stomachs are upset by plain aspirin. Call it "Buf- all for proposals that have been advanced in Government and em­ ferin" and you pay $1.23 for 100. Call it just buffered aspirin and you ployer circles for a love-feast can buy if for 89 cents from large private-brand retailers as Macy's among all seagoing and shoreside and Sears. Or you can buy buffered aspirin for as little as 39 to 69 marine unions, no matter how cents from some union health centers and various group plans like crucial the differences that divide Group Health Cooperative, in Washington, DC; the privately-operated them. Bridges, Bosses Cosy Group Drug Service in New York City with which a number of local unions have buying arrangements, and Cclo Cooperative of Celo, North While this approach has met Carolina, which supplies consumer cooperatives and clinics. To show with little success thus far, there how little buffered aspirin really costs, the District 65 union-operated is no question that Bridges and the pharmacy in New York sells it under its own brand name to members West Coast employers are cosier for 39 cents. today than ever before. Or suppose you want a combination of aspirin with phenacetin and An example of this close work­ caffeine, as doctors sometimes suggest. These are known in the trade ing relationship which recently as APC pills. You can buy APC pills under the name of Empirin and came to light was the way Bridges' pay $1.35 per 100. Or you can ask for APC tablets under the name of union strongly endorsed efforts to Anacin and pay 98 cents. Or you can ask for just plain APC tablets deprive longshoremen of their from your druggi^ and pay only 70 to 89 cents. If you have access right to sue the shipowner for to one of the group plans you can buy APC tablets for 59 to 65 cents, damages—a step which, if success­ and sometimes as little as 39 cents. ful, would have overjoyed those The peculiar thing is, most people buy the costlier versions of asprin who have long been seeking to un^ even when lower-priced brands are available. The biggest success of dermine the Jones ACt. recent years has been made by Bufferin which pounds at the public Insurance and shipowner spokes­ steadily with television commercials showing diagrams of your in­ men have repeatedly expressed terior plumbing. Its price of $1.23 dissatisfaction with provisions is the highest for any type of as­ which allow longshoremen and pirin. Pharmacists report it's be­ others not in the employ of the come a big seller despite its high shipowner to sue for damages . price, and despite the fact that where a vessel is held to be unsafe most people don't get upset stom­ or "unseaworthy" as the language achs from ordinary aspirin and so of the law puts it. They have been don't need the additional antacid equally critical of seamen's broad ingredients. rights on this respect. • Now Bayer, which previously Opposed Right To Sue had the dubious but profitable dis­ tinction of charging the highest What happened was that in 1956, price for what is basically just as­ bills were up before Congress to pirin, has gotten indignant about increase the weekly maximum pay­ Bufferin's success. Bayer has been ments under the Longshoremen's publishing ads asking the public: and Harbor Workers Compensa­ "Are you paying twice the price of tion Act. (At the time, incidental­ Seafarer Fred Whipp (top, left) lielps Jim Tarbet pack pack his "Bayer Aspirin for pain relievers ly, the AFL-CIO and IBL were the gear as they prepare to get off the Josefina after an 11-month trip. that are nothing more than aspirin only organizations to hold out for Whipp is holding a Japanese silk portrait of Tarbet's wife. Both in disguise? Such pain relievers, the $60 benefit proposed in the members of the deck gang hail from Baltimore. Below, Chief cook which attempt to belittle straight Green bill. Bridges agreed to a $54 Horry Dean collects $310 in vocation pay after the long voyage. aspirin—give you an assortment of ceiling). In the course of hearings Most of it was in the Far East. added ingredients for your extra on these measures. Bridges' Wash­ money. Ingredients which do not ington representative, Jeff Kibre, relieve pain, like aluminum compounds, magnesium carbonate and opposed a move to give longshore­ baking soda!" men the right to sue while they This is certainly a case of the pot calling the kettle black. For are collecting compensation. Kibre Bayer's itself has been charging you twice and even three times the declared "We are not anxious to price many other sellers charge for aspirin. It accomplished this by obtain the right to third party the same method as Bufferin now is using successfully: constant, high- suits ..." powered advertising so that when you think of aspirin, you think of At present, if a longshoreman Bayer's. accepts compensation, he waives NEW YORK—Headquarters has been receiving many let­ Similarly with Anacin. Note how the television commercials say his right to sue . no matter how ters from delegates on the Robin Line ships stating that the negligent the shipowner might very quickly that your doctor recommends the ingredients in Anacin. SIU men will stick to their jobs until the election can be held. This is true enough, but some people may get the impression "your have been. doctor" recommends Anacin. What doctors really recommend,.if they "Subsequently, in the course of The men, the delegates write, recommend this combination of ingredients, is APC tablets. the hearings, the West Coast ship­ are going to make sure that seven signing- on and nine in So effective is this repetitive advertising that Harry Winocur, man­ owners and insurance representa­ "Robin Line will again be un­ transit during the past two weeks. The Alcoa Pegasus, Pilgrim, Roaager of District 65's pharmacy, reports that the union members buy tives got together with Kibre at a der the SIU banner." As for the election, William Hall, mer. Ranger, Puritan (Alcoa); Seamore Bayer Aspirin from the union pharmacy than the pharmacy's meeting to. produce a "compro­ own brand which costs only 15 cents per 100, or one-fourth the price mise' compensation bill. All the assistant secretary-treasurer, re­ train's New Jersey, Louisiana of the Bayer. Yet the 15-cent aspirin meets USP regulations and is rest of the labor movement boy­ ports that the formal hearing is Texas, New York, Georgia (Seaover and all of the reports and train); Steel Rover, Steel Director, made by a competent manufacturer with quality controlled and checked cotted the meeting. The "compromise" bill, as en­ findings are now in Washington Steel Voyager (Isthmian); Andrew by the union's representatives. Even Squibb's, one of the oldest and best known pharmaceutical manufacturers, can't win the public away dorsed by Kibre, would have de­ awaiting final decision by the NLRB. Jackson, City of Alma (Watemian); from Bayer's although its price is lower. Group Drug Service reports. prived longshoremen of the right The membership, he said, will be Almena, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); In all, the public spends over 50 million dollars a year for aspirin. to sue under any cirmumstances. kept up to date on this beef Cities Service Baltimore, Bents The bili would have provided through the LOG and the member­ Fort (Cities Service); Josefina How. much are you chipping in? among other restrictions that no ship meetings. "Needless to say, (Liberty Nav.); Little Rock (Fair­ longshoremen "shall be entitled to the membership really appreciates field), and Pan Oceanic Transpor­ recover damages for death or per­ the good job that the SIU boys are ter (Penn. Nav) paid off. sonal injuries arising from any doing on these ships." The vessels signing on were the Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while Active Shipping breach of the warranty of sea­ Steel Rover, Steel Executive (Isth­ on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid worthiness afforded members of the It ttas been a fairly active period mian); Mankato Victory (Victory crew of any vessel." changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ on the shipping front in this port. Carriers), Andrew Jackson (Water­ Fortunately, this bill was buried Class A men were able to ship man), Josefina (Liberty Nav.), the ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already in committee. Had it succeeded in pretty fast unless they were wait­ Robin Goodfellow and Robin Sher­ experienced Interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting passing, as it yet may, there is no ing for a special ship or run. There wood (Robin Line). their neyt check after they notified the state unemployment question that the shipowners was a run on "A" men to fill all In transit were the Warrior, Ideal offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. would have used it as the opening of the engine room Jobs as registra­ X Gateway City (Pan Atlantic); An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing wedge in a campaign to restrict tion trailed far behind shipping in Pan-Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.), and Calmar, Losmar, Masscrewmembers'. rights under the that department. considerable hardship to the men involved. There were 22 ships paying off. mar (Calmer). Jones Act. An Aspirin, Is An Aspirin, is An... Robin Crews Vow Fight For SlU Vote Victory Stay Put For idle Pay �Paee Eigrht SEAFARERS October 11, 1957 LOG NMU Stamps Its Label On Dead Seafarer In its efforts to "prove" that Robin Line ships are really NMU, the "NMU Pilot," in its September 26 issue slapped an NMU label on a deceased Seafarer. The "Pilot" parroted an account of the death and burial of Seafarer The Amalgamated Lithographers Druey "Chips" Waters of the^'SS of America have announced plans Robin Hood that had appeared in to endorse a $2 million automation the SEAFARERS LOG of August research fund to develop new proc­ 30. But the headline on its carbon­ esses in the graphic arts industry. copy account read, "Fall Into Rold The proposed plan was outlined to Kills NMU Man." delegates at the union's convention The original story came to the in Chicago. The research would LOG in the form of a typewritten be supported by contributions from letter from the Robin Hood's ship's the employers and the union. reporter. Seafarer Eugene K. DawGeorge A. Canary, international kins. Along with it came several president, told the delegates that photos from Seafarer Merwyn "technological advances have made "Doc" Watson, two of which were the industry more profitable. The used in the August 30 LOG on the new processes have increased pro­ back page. duction and enabled the industry Early in September, the LOG to sell more products at lower received a letter from Mrs. Waters prices, which has provided more (appearing this issue) thanking the jobs." SlU Welfare Services Department 4. t i and the men on the Robin Hood The selection of the "Right-to- for their courtesy and help. A Work" laws as a debating topic in similar letter was written on Sep­ some 1,000 colleges and universities has focused new attention on the tember 18 to SIU Secretary-Treas­ question of union security. The urer Paul Hall. Crew Astounded subject was chosen by 6,000 speech and debating instructors, members Headquarters was astonished of the Speech Association of Amer­ when the September 26 "Pilot" ran ica. The AFL-CIO Departments what was a word for word repeti­ of Education and Publication have tion of Dawkins' account under the prepared a kit covering most of heading claiming the deceased the major aspects of the laws. Seafarer for the NMU. Dawkins' The kit presents moral, economic, and his shipmates were equally religious and political views on the astounded. Dawkins' first reaction legislation as expressed by leaders when shown the NMU story was in the different fields. The NAM "That's ridiculous. Everybody and the US Chamber of Commerce knows Waters was an SIU man." have already flooded the colleges He continued, "When 1 wrote the with "right-to-work arguments." story up and sent it iiito the LOG 4< 4< 1 made a carbon copy. This NMU A shorter work-week is the only man on the ship asked for the answer to the increasingly serious copy, which we gave him. The problem of unemployment in the story in the 'Pilot' is word for word woodwork industry, A. F. Hartung, what I wrote for the LOG." president of the International Records at headquarters show Woodworkers Association, de­ Waters to have been a full book clared. In his address to some 370 member of the SIU since 1947, paid IWA delegates at the union's 20th up in dues through the second annual convention, Hartung said, quarter of this year, or ,until he "We must not wait until millions took the Robin Hood out. become unemployed before we The unusual amount of space find the time or courage to sit given to the item and the circum­ down and work out ways and stances surrounding it indicate that means to distribute our worHing the NMU's action was probably time and wealth to all of the peo­ prompted by a de.sire to deceive its ple." The delegates also adopted rcombership and any outside read­ a resolution calling for a merger ers into believing that Robin Line uniting all of the workers in the ships are now NMU. woodworking and allied industries. 4i Fire fighting organizations have united in bitter protest over the gi'owing trend toward the consoli­ dation of the jobs of fireman and policeman into that of a public safety officer. The result of these changes, John Redmond, Interna­ tional Association of Fire-Fighters president, said, is higher insurance rates and less public protection. Use of the system was highlighted in an article in the "Readers Di­ gest" citing the experience of Oak Park, Mich., a Detroit suburb. But the magazine, Redmond con­ tends, has not published any men­ tion of the many other communi­ ties in which the plan has failed. The system requires the poiice to patrol the town until summoned to a fire. There they must wait un­ til the equipment arrives, check their guns and change their clothes before fighting the fire. At night, they must wait until the dog catcher gets there since his truck has the floodlighting equipment. Who is Herman E. Cooper? What has been said recently about his professional con­ duct? See future issues of the ' SEAFARERS tOG Asks Track Rules For All Ships Compulsory use and enforcement of ocean track agreements by all passenger vessels is vital in cut­ ting down the number of marine casualty deaths, announced Ralph Casey, president of the American Merchant Marine Institute. Addressing a New York women's club, Casey pointed out that the use of the tracks does not cover sea lanes to either Scandinavia or the Mediterrean, and is on a purely voluntary basis with no means of enforcement. Compulsory use of the lanes, he said, might have averted the fatal Andrea DoriaStockholm collision last year. Casey also critized the wide dif­ ferences between the standards set by the 1948 International Conven­ tion for Safety of Life at S?a and American standards. Although built under the Intematiopal stand­ ards, the Doria was unable to stay afloat after her collision, whereas, Casey said, had she been con­ structed under American standards, she would have been able to sur­ vive. Aiiqiist 30 1057 ,,^T»irT » AFL-CIO I- • piilll;:;: hipma^® Seafarer Druey 1Waters, Icombing an P ' '1 ^ iiii "Chips' jccording eporterE ® afternoon i l » Dawkins writes.* ,coffee assigned two menl 'when the bos n assig * At left is reproduction of story in August 30 SEAFARERS LOG about the death of Seafarer Druey "Chips" Waters. - Below is headline (greatly reduced) and ex­ cerpts from story in "NMU Pilot" of Sep­ tember 26. Note virtually identical lan­ guage. "Pilot" apparently ran story in effort to convince readers that Robin Line is NMU. Fall Into Hold Kills NMU Man To The PILOT, Sept. 11—A "ii M 111 SII 'in' .,...,<0 , x«nHfr, "oreCK maintenance and^ ; on deck to fini^ 1 i,the cigarette he ' had been smok­ ing.. Tben be climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly lumpejl ;o the cargo winch and from there to Z 'W: ICirWiNaaa"'' ::l- Waters Thtr ^ attempt to brea „ ( tie couldn't quite , Dawkins writes that ,uody was a-'half houi?^ [then returned to Jt a^^ lefore sailing t shipi hat day. while ^..J'onto thJ ates carried Chip® Dawkinf "Heads tes -anu captain Williamson. wiites. "and tea in % hushed sdence r^ 23rd Psalm^. Then n^^ raised the body jjad SO suddenly. Chilinski- descended into the hold while "Chips" remained on deck to finish the ciggrette he had been smoking. Taking a 1 last • puff, he threw the stub to the. deck and ground it out with his foot. Be then climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly jumped to the cargo winch and from there to the hatch coaming. • JiiU JMf" HIIIJ'IM ''he tottered for a moment dores) and the Robin Line, were leads were bared as Capt. Wil­ liamson, in the hushed silence, read the Twenty-Third Psalm. At the conclusion, his ship­ mates raised the form and slowly "Chips" slipped into the sea he had sailed so many years. The wreaths were dropped en the gently heaving water as each man, in his heart, offered up a prayer for a good shipmate taken from their midst so suddenly. The ilasts jus the last e? of the "»nn <P.:ant>cui«>d over the Radio Unions OK Ship Phones NEW YORK—In their first joint statement since the two unions signed a mutual coopera­ tion agreement a few weeks ago, the American Radio Association and the Radio Officers Un­ ion have announced that they would not object to the installation of bridge-to-bridge ra­ dio telephones provided their use is limited strictly to navi­ from being used as a substitute for of any approaching vessels without the international radio safety net­ visual sightings. gation purposes. The statement, issued after a request by the Federal Communi­ cations Commission for the unions' opinions on the subject, expressed the view that such telephonic communication between vessels, as an aid to radar equipment, would greatly reduce the danger of acci­ dents at sea. But, they said, some companies might try to use the phones as an economy move and a means of dis­ pensing with radio operators en­ tirely. "These people are appa­ rently not interested in the fact that they would be replacing a reli­ able system with an entirely un­ reliable one," the statetment said. ' "FCC can see that our concern with preventing Tadio-telephone work is foresight, not undue anxiety." The two AFL-CIO affili­ ates want to limit the use of bridge telephones to assisting the vessel's radar equipipent and not as a means of carrying messages or per­ sonal conversations that might "clutter up the airways." FCC Recommendation Bridge-to-bridge telephones were strongly recommended by the FCC after the fatal collision between the Italian Line flagship Andrea Doria and the Swedish vessel Stockholih.^The Doria was sunk off Nantucket after a collision with the Stockholm In & fog.. Both; vessels apparently were relying on their radar systems to give a warning Use of the bridge telephones would do away with the necessity of relaying a message from the bridge of a vessel to its radio room, over to the radio room of the other vessel and then to Its bridge. Phones would give the bridges of the vessels speedier contact. ' I �SEAFARERS October 11. 1957 Base Nine LOG .'2 John A. Brown, 2nd cook. Marine Cooks Union, at work. Crewmembers of 'round-the-world passenger-cargo ship, President-Polk, line the rail as SIIJ Pacific District pa­ trolmen come aboard in NY. It's mail call and members of ship's galley and dining room gang swarm around. Stgward department man­ ning calls for 64 men. —iii iia Black gang men, members of the Marine Firemen's Un­ ion, catch up on some of the latest doings during coffee break. Stewart (Olie) 01mstead, Firemen's Un­ ion, changes burner. Meeting of Sailors Union of the Pacific deck gang shows (1 to r) Frank Ashton, DM; L. Young, AB; Jay Fase, OS; J. Zbur, bosun; M. Sorenson, storekeeper. F. W. Littlewood, AB, catches up on correspondence. < . . iia 1^- MCS Patrolman Wilder Smith collects Ted Downs' dues. Others are S. Fugazi (left of Smith), C. Frazer, J. Jack­ son, R. Lee (standing, right). to ill •-V-i'i-'v---;-:-;-:-:';-;-;- Deck gang crew jist is checked by SUP patrolman G. Potts. .Men are (1 to r) W. Venson, AB; J. Benjamin, DM; G. Zaleskl, AB; Sam Az^ vado, AB. UftL B. Guliano, Marine Firemen's Union, and 3rd assistant engineer D. McGuire, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, get set to do some wrestling with main circulating intake. I �Pace St:AFARERS Just Relaxin' At Erie Basin '"Tjiiiir , \ October li, 1957 LOG - WILD RANGER (Watarman), tapt. 1—Chairman, J. Buecl; Sacratary, •. Ruddy. Sea agent about replacemei» fram Puaan remaining aboard. Cook Injured In Puaan—two weeks unBt for duty. Repair Ust to be turned in. See agent about new washing machine. Ship's fund S8.68. $20 to be repaid by AB. Few hours disputed ot. Patrolman to check engine sanitary equipment, steward's linen, menus and stores at Yokohama. Complaint on quality of food and lack of fresh produce on return voyage; also un­ sanitary linen. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Aug. 10— Chairman, C. DaHospsdalas; Secratary, P. Marine. Reports accepted. Aug.31—Chairman, A. Wasfluk; leeratary, 1. Barustln. Longshoremen t« use outside bathrooms. Phony V Pari of gong aboqrd SlU-monned Steel Apprentice pose on deck for LOG photographer. They are (I to r) M. P. Edge, AB; Art Cox, OS; Juan R. Olive, chief steward; John Ossmow, AB, and William Solomon, pantryman. Curran Again Endorses ILA NMU President Joseph Curran has again openly given endorsement to the International I Longshoremen's Association ousted by the AFL in 1953 for corrupt influences. Curran had been criticized for his support of the expelled union in 1956 by AFL-CIO Pesident George | Meany who termed his actions "a deliberate premediated ef­ that there was one AFL-CIO offi­ the contents of your letter at least j fort on (Curran's) part to help cial who has sympathy to the 24 hours before it reached my of­ these hoodlums maintain their con­ rotten elements that have exploited fice is an indication to me of a trol." . " them for many years," Meany deliberate premeditated effort on In his report to the delegates to said. your part to help these hoodlums the NMU's 20th anniversary con­ "Your action in seeing to it that maintain their control tof the | vention, Curran defended his 1956 the New York papers were given ILA]." action, and said that time has proven the NMU's position to be "correct." NMU Convention Backs ILA The NMU convention Wednes­ day adopted a resolution critical of Meany and seeking admission of the old ILA into the organized la­ bor movement. Curran had issued a statement SAN FRANCISCO—A review of new ship construction by on the eve of a New York dock election in 1956 urging New York subsidized operators shows that West Coast operators have longshoremen to support the ILA. stolen a march on the rest of the industry. So far four ma­ In his statement he attacked the jor West Coast companies, in-4 SlU which had supported the In­ eluding several subsidiary' ternational Brotherhood of Long­ companies, have committed their building plans are as follows: States Steamship Company, with shoremen, AFL-CIO, in its at­ $635 million for nfew ships, some an over-all building program of 13 tempts to bring democractic un­ of which are already in service. ionism to the waterfront. ships, two of which are already in By contrast, just two companies service, costing $150,000,000; Larry Long, president of the IBL, called the fetleration executive's in the North Atlantic trade, MoorePacific Far East Lfne's nine-ship mack and Grace, have completed actions "a stab in the back." program, partially completed, for Curran released the statement new construction contracts, and $90 or $100 million; to the press some 24 hours before both of these have West Coast sub­ American President Lines, 14he gave it to President Meany. sidiaries. In terms of actual con­ vessel program for $325 million, struction, these companies are not Meany accused Curran of delib­ including the new round-the-world erately issuing the news that an as far along as the West Coast. ships already in service; On the Gulf, both Lykes and Mis­ AFL-CIO official was opposed to Matson's new Matsonia and the the AFL-CIO affiliate in the elec­ sissippi have just completed con­ tion, with a view toward influenc­ tracts for ship replacement but rebuilding of two Mariners for the neither of these programs is under Australian run, making a total in­ ing the voters. vestment of $60 million. "This served as a notice to the way as yet. Still pending are subsidy re­ The West Coast companies and longshoremen of New York City quests by several other companies, including Waterman, Isthmian, States Marine and Isbrandtsen. Such requests, if granted, would mvolve signing of subsidy con­ tracts for ship replacement. For the time being though, the West Coast operators have the edge on the rest of the Industry, WC Co's Pace Industry In Ship Replacements Yii-ilor a Seafarer! TUE fOOD AMTy Va\CeSAXalfl (SWAI mriMo/!gAfPmiyoRi^siucAFer£/ii4s AHe ^BAFAP^fZS rH£ M£M3BaS OF UN\Of\,Vm /W riMB YoUkBATIHB^All. Little Activity In San Fran SAN FRANCISCO — Last pe­ riod's prediction of good shipping for this port proved wrong as only a few vessels came in during the last two weeks. There was only one payoff, the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), and one ship signing on, the Fairport (Waterman). The Steel Director, Steel Chemist, (Isthmian), Grain Shipper (Gralnfleet), P o r t m a r (Calmar), John B. Waterman (Wa­ terman), Steel Chemist (Isthmian) and Ames Victory (Victory Car­ riers) were In transit. ship to be fumigated. Vote of thanks to delegate for fine job. To check aU ladders and deck equipment for safe­ ty. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Jobs. SEAMAR (Calmar)„Sopt. •—Chair­ man, p. Garvin; Secretary, J. Finch. No beefs. Ship in good shape. Ship's fund .$17. Endeavor to locate DC iron. Lack of cleaning, gear. Need disin­ fectant for bathrooms. One OS getting off in Portland. Good ship; good cooks and messman; aU departments are good. PORTMAR (Calmar), Sept. 7 Chairman, C. Rice; Secretary, G. Faircloth. Leltor sent to head<iuarter8 regarding repair list. Answer being sent to communication from C. Sim­ mons. Ship's fund $12.40. One man missed ship In Baltimore. Head­ quarters notified. Report accepted. Motion that freighter agreement In­ clude a clothing allowance for personi required to slush rigging, and those cleaning boilers. Mcssroom and re­ creation room to be kept clean; cups to be returned to pantry; clean up after making sandwiches; washer and wringer to be kept clean and clear of grease; keep wash lines clear. Man Who missed ship borrowed money heavily from crew—headquarters noti­ fied. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Sept. 7-—Chairman, tt. Cook) Secretary, H. MInkler. Fine crew—everything okay. One man missed ship In Yokohama. Galley range defective. New set of top plates ordered. Drain pipe in veget.nble box to be repaired. pamphlets sent to ship—to be turned over to union haU In NY. Ship's fund S6. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to steward. BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Liberty Nsv.), Aug. 4—Chairman, M. Cross; Secretary, none. Discussion of payoff and new washing machine. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Aug. 31 —Chairman, C. Majetta; Secretary, J. DeMeo. Few crew members resented captain taking slop chest out of last draw money. Ship's fund $38.28. Few hours disputed ot. Galley man fouled up — tried to take meat ashore. Claimed he was going fishing. Stove door loose — cook claims it is dan­ gerous. Will endeavor to get it re­ paired before ship sails for SA. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Aug. 24.Chairman, J. Fedesovlch; Secretary, W. Belling. Antenna purchased $13.16. Request new refrigeratorto be taken up with patrolman. KYSKA (Waterman), Aug. 24 — Chairman, j. Touart; Secretary, H. Thomas. Ship's fund $415. Need new washing machine. Bathrooms to be kept clean at all times. Poor grade of flour being used for bread. AU B and C men with less than 60 days seatlme, permitted to remain on ship: SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Aug. 30 — Chairman, V. SzymanskI; Secretary, V. Whitney. One man missed ship in Edgewater. Ship's fund $60. Report accepted. New delegate elected. One man declined ship's delegate Job. Men to report hack to ship one hour before sailing time. One man to check at gangway. " CHARLES C: DUNAIF (Orion), Aug. 24—Chairman, J. Ziarals; Secratary, D. Skelton. New wringer for washing machine obtained. Two men hospi­ talized in Hawaii; one man missed ship. Few hours disputed overtime. Two wipers promoted to fireman. OUers receiving 2 hrs. ot per day for performing wiper's duties—some dis­ puted ot. To discuss store Usts with patrolman to last duration of trip. Discussion on shortage of US stores and poor quaUty of Japanese stores. Foc'sles to he left clean wiien leaving ship. More quiet to he observed in recreation room. Ship needs new fans. DEL SUD (Miss.), Aug. 24—Chair­ man. W. Parkins; Secretary. N. Funk- In. Wreath of flowers thrown into sea In memory of departed brother Neville Williams. Good trip, no beefs. No games due to cold weather. $190 ^ hasehaU fund; $30 for ship's Christmas party. To show movies per previous voyages: to donate $10 to repatriated seaman; to put dryer for clothing on hoard; to have new drinking fountain for deck dept.; to put new washing machine on hoard. AU hasehaU equipment to he turned In: aU coffee cups to he returned to pantry. Sept. 8—Chairman. N. Funkin; Sec­ ratary, C. Gait. Good trip, good co­ operation from other delegatei. Ship'a fund $134.70. Motion to hava moviea whenever desired; some crew member to buy new lamps for projector. New delegate elected. Not enough coffee left out for night standeri. 8 lbs. should ba sufficient. Engina room and coffee for bridge thould he given out separately. ORION CLIPPER (Orion), July 30— Chairman, K. Anderson; Secrotary. C. Just. Ship's fund from previous trip disappeared—to contact former treas­ urer. No beefs, no monetary draw. Some disputed ot. Mattress and pJllowa to he ordered. Oil fans. Sept. 1 — Chairman. K. Andtrson; Secratary, C. Just. Letter received from union hall clarifying work. Some disputed ot. Discussion on vacation pay if vessel Is out over one year. Return all coSea cupi to pantry. OCIANSTAR (Triton), Sopt. 7 — Chairman, T. Hill; Soerotary, C, Garnar. Somo diaputad ot. Captain will not paint roomi. Anyona fduling up will ba reported to patrdlman. Ship's fund $1.40. Sink! to he fixed; RION (Actium), Aug. 4—Chairman, H. Moonev; Secretary, J. Garcia. No beefs. New treasurer elected. Discus­ sion on cleaning of passageway of crew's quarters. To see master about cigarettes, new parts for sanitary lines and parts for washing machine. Something; lo be done about water fountain as dripping water constitutes a danger on deck. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Sept. 22—Chairman. V. Whitney; Sec­ retary, C. Kreiss. Delegate informed that captain can fire anyone on hoard one hour before sailing time and also anyone caught with ilquor on hoard. AU repairs completed except air con­ ditioning crew mess hall and stain­ less steel sink for butcher shop. Ship's fund, $70.19. Some disputed O.T. Report accepted. Crew requested not to clean mops and buckets in laundry tub. Minutes of meeting to he posted before being sent to Union. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Discussion on safety. Safety committee eiected. Mess hall to he sougeed. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Sept. IS— Chairman, none; Secretary. J. West- fall. Need blower for galley: new fans for bathrooms: elamps for side parts to secure Jacobs ladder. Sunk tug in San Juan with screw—no one injured. Temporary screw repairs Ponce. En­ tering shipyard in Baltimore. CS BALTIMORE (Cities Service). July 7—Chairman. John; Secretary. R. Smith. Delayed sailing OT disputed:" few hecfs. Motion that ship he air conditioned. Wash room to he kept clean. Sept. 22—Chairman. S. Youtzy; Sec­ retary, K. Goddmic. Beef on steward, patrolman notified. One man missed ship. Draws to he put out at sea when available. Ship's fund $20. Showers and bathrooms need repairing. Repair list to he submitted. Delayed sailing disputed. Vole thanks to coal beef organizers. Something to he done about Improving menus. CS NORFOLK (Cities Service), Sept. 16—Chairman. A. McCullum; Secre-. tary, B. Nielsen. Captain to take care of mail in Bahrein. Ship's fund, $30. One man failed to Join ship at Manila. Captain reluet.snt to put out draws in ports, when there is no sliore leave. However, he would he willing to issue very large draws in ports where there are shore leaves. JOSEFINA (Liberty Nav.), Sept. 17 —Chairman, J. Kirchner; Secretary, H. Jaynes. Some disputed OT. Few beefs—to he discussed with patrol­ man. Reports accepted. Quarters to he cleaned up. Repair list to be sub­ mitted to patrolman. Discussion on steward and his performance of duties. ' SANTORE (Ore Nav.), Sept. 5—Chair­ man. E. Snaff; Secratary, S. Woftan. Need new washing machine. Two inen. missed ship, reported to patrolman; two men got off before sailing—re­ ported to haU in plenty of time for replacements. New treasurer elected. Ship's fund, $12.26. Vote of thanks td • oldtlmers for splendid work in Amer- , lean Coal beef. Motion to hold meet­ ing before any money is spent from ship's fund. Next man to over-step delegate as to individual welfare will ho brought to patrolman's attention. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Sept. 1 —Chairman, W. Kohut; Secretary, L. ' McClove. Passageways to he kept clean as flu has hit ship. AU members asked to be sober at payoff and to he care.ful when in coastwise ports. Letters sent to headquarters concerning men hospitalized in various ports along African coast. Ship's fund, $14.45. Donations accepted at payoff. Discus­ sion on firing: coffee situation. Stew­ ard claimed 18 lbs. given to black gang for trip home which should be suffi­ cient as he had limited quantity left for voyage home for crew and pas­ sengers. Repair list to be made up— repairs to be made at sea. No results on coffee situation. Vate of thanks to delegate for fine job done under present conditions. �SEAFARERS October ii. 1957 Pare EleTCB LOG Unions Ready Fight On Blue Cross Rate Boost 'Family Entrance' Defeated by labor protests in June in a bid for a rate in­ crease, the New York City Blue Cross organization has re­ newed its request. This time, the organization has asked the State Superintendent of In--^^— surance to approve a 40 per­ higher hospital costs for the pro­ cent raise, effective Novem­ posed rate boost. ber 1. The increase would add more than $40 million to Blue Cross' annual income in this area. The Blue Cross request was made even though the organiza­ tion in Its own figures admits that it has an unassigned surplus of $22 million. It claims that this surplus had declined $8 million in the six months ending June 30 and blamed • li >• The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. rE>A)VMaBB« LOO Seek 2 Bait Port Votes BALTIMORE — Organizing in this port has continued to meet with good success. The SIU Har­ bor and Inland Waterways Divi­ sion has filed petitions with the HLRB for elections in NBC Lines and Marine Standard Launch Com­ pany. It is hoped that elections .will be called shortly. "The membership is deeply in­ debted to our oldtimers for the part they have played- so far, and we have no doubt that they will continue to do so, in the ACS beef," writes Earl Sheppard, port agent. A vote of thanks was given these men at the last meeting. Shipping Pick-Up Shipping has picked up slightly over last period, but is not making any records. Many vessels expect­ ed to come out did not do so be­ cause of a lack of cargo. There were 10 ships paying off, 10 sign­ ing on and 14 in transit during the last period. : The vessels paying off were the Yorkmar, Massmar (Calmar); Venore, Baltore, Chilore, Marore, Feltore (Ore); Michael (Carras); Mae (Bull); and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.). Sign-ons were the Venore, Baitore, Chilore, Marore, Feltore (Ore); Young America (Waterman); Ocean Star (Dolphin); Angelina (Buli); Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) and Michael (Carras). Among the in-transit vessels were the Kenmar, Bethcoaster, Calmar (Calmar); Santore, Cubore, Venore (Ore); Alcoa Pilgrim, Al­ coa Ranger (Alcoa) and the City of Alma (Waterman). Free medical examinations.for wives and children of Sea­ farers at the SIU health center in New York are the latest in a long series of benefits added under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. SIU families already have protection in case of illnesses re­ quiring hospitalization or surgical treatment. The medical examination services for family members, like those for Sea­ farers, are designed to detect and prevent ailments before thev reach the serious stage. Diagnostic services such as these, devoted to the practice of preventive medicine, are few and far between. Those that exist are usually far beyond the means of the average working family. Regular medical check-ups have been a long-felt need that has rarely been acted upon. The motto of the SIU center is "see your doctor twice a year." Seafarers' faniilies can now act accordingly in New York, and in due time, in the outports when additional centers are put up in Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans. i£> I New Trade Prospect The sailing of the Gateway City last week represents a tremendous achievement for Waterman-Pan-Atlantic and a big break for all American seamen. At a time when the coastwise trade is on the rocks, Waterman-Pan-Atlantic has had the courage to risk developing a new type of ship that might regain some of the lost cargo. The company has come up with a lift-on type boxship that apparently solves the turn-around headache, and promises shippers speedy, door to door service. If this and other company plans pan out, seamen can ex­ pect to see a lot more coastwise cargo going by ship, rather than rail or truck. The end product will be more jobs and a strengthened American merchant fleet. Poles On Communism Joseph N. Wread, 43: Brother Wread passed away July 26, 1957, in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, NY. Death was due to natu­ ral causes. He became a full member of the Union on August 24, 1943, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Wread i« survived by hii mother, Mrs. J. N. Wread, of Tampa, Fla. Burial took place in Rural Cem'etery, Tampa, Florida. ii 3) Carlos Gorbea, 55: On July 30, 1957, Brother Gorbea died from a heart ailment in New Orleans, La. He become a full member of the Union on November 11, 1944, and sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Gorbea is survived by his brother, Manuel Gorbea, of Brook­ lyn, NY. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. J, J, 4) James Brown, 47i Brother Brown died on August 17, 1957, in Mobile, Alabama due to a heart ailment. He became a full member of the Union on Janu­ ary 18, 1943, and was sailing in the' steward departm e n t. Brother Brown is survived by his sister, Edna Johnston, of Prichard, Ala. He _ was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. 3^ » « The first Seafarers to visit Poland since World War II have Neville F. WUliams, 41: Brother confirmed reports that the Polish people are fed up with Williams died on June 24, 1957, Communism. Their eye-witness accounts verify the dismal from accidental living conditions that Communism has brought down on East­ drowning wh le working aboard ern Europe—desperately low wages, inferior consumer goods, the SS Del Sud. shortages, high prices—the whole dreary picture of an entire He became a full population living in misery and at near-starvation levels. member of the The feeling of the Poles toward the conditions were summed Union on Octo­ up simply; ". . . with Communism, happiness and prosperity ber 5, 1943, and can never come to any nation." • ailed In the In contrast. Seafarers report, the Polish people have wel­ steward depart­ comed American seamen as their friends, and regard the ment. Brother United States as their best hope. The sharp difference in Williams is sur­ attitude is probably as damning a commentary on Communist vived by his wife, Sybil Williams, of Port of Spain, Trinidad. rule as any that has conie out of Eastern Europe. New York unions are expected to oppose the new request as vocif­ erously as the old one because of the bearing it would have on nu­ merous union welfare plans. Many of these plans involve Blue Cross hospitalization. Any increase in the Blue Cross rates would tend to cut down on other union welfare benefits or necessitate negotiation of increased employer contribu­ tions. Union" opposition is based on the argument that Blue Cross had an actual operating gain in 1956 of better than $2 million. The unions claim that Blue Cross is juggling its figures to make it appear that it is losing money—a common enough practice when rate in­ creases are sought from public au­ thorities. The figure-juggling, union sources say, lies in Blue Cross' excess allotments of funds to cover estimated claims. The entire issue will be argued out before Superintendent of In­ surance Leffert Holz. • •^p I -ISi •'•2: i • •3 J; 15 More US Ships Laying Up WASHINGTON—A n o t h e r 15 Government-owned ships are being turned back to the boneyard by their operators, the Maritime Ad­ ministration has announced. This makes a total of 59 ships to be laid up since the current cargo slump took effect. There are still 79 Governmentowned ships in private operation with indications that some of these will be dropped as soon as feasible. Many of the charters were for 18month or two-year periods, obli­ gating the charterers to pay rental for that length of time. None of the 15 ships in the latest batch to be turned in were operated by SlU-contracted companies. Ships and companies are: American Pres­ ident Lines, three Victorys; Luckenbatch, three Libertys; American Export, two Libertys; one Victory each from Grace, American Mail, Pacific Far East, Pope and Talbot, Gulf and South American, Central Gulf SS Company; and one Liberty from Blidberg-Rothchild. In some Instances, the companies are paying the balance owed under the charter in order to turn the ships back. NMU Loses 1,500 Jobs Of the 59 ships being turned back approximately three-fourths are vessels under contract to the National Maritime Union, repre­ senting a loss of some 1,500 jobs. This may indicate some reason for the NMU's anxiety to oust Sea­ farers from Robin Line ships and American Coal. ii I T'.II �SEAFARERS r*ee Twelve Hands Across The Sea Ship Aids Escapes From Tito Five young escapees from Yugoslavia are on their way to freedom after an assist from an SIU ship on their dramatic flight from Communism. The name of the SlU-manned ship is being withheld for obvious rea­ sons. The Yugoslavs and their 14-foot boat were picked up by the Amer­ ican vessel after lookouts spotted flares and a distress signal in "Mediterranean waters." The es­ capees, all men, were out of water and their outboard motor had broken down. "A carefully-planned escape from Tito's Communism was almo.st brought to a sad end for them," the SIU ship's delegate reported, "but after we fed them, supplied them with cigarettes, soap and some brandy and water, our cap tain set them down near a friend­ ly coast so they could continue their journey. "They said the underground would take care of them from there." Seafarer Sal Terracina (left) and Buddhist priest are dwarfed by The ship's reporter said that the hand of one of the largest Buddhos in the Far East, located "with the nerve they displayed, about a ten-minute walk from the dock in Singapore. Ashore they will probably make out in while on an Isthmian run, he said it was impossible to get the com­ some free land. We were sorry plete figure in camera range since it was housed in a colossal pogto see the pitifully small amount of personal belongings they were odo-like building. able to take along. No doubt most of the gear they did have was prop­ erty very dear to them and all they will ever have to remind them of their homes and families." On another tack, the LOG cor­ respondent noted that the SIU ship Adolfo Rodrlgues Fritzbert Stephen USPH9 HOSPITAL Paul W. Seidenberg S. Swlenckoski and its crew were in good shape G-ALVESTGN. TEXAS Benedlkt Smoljan WiUiam Vaughan "only one night away from port Denis BouUit I^hbcrt StratoB Joseph Stanton WUmot S. Getty David A. Weir with the latest draw all ready for E. Kocanovski Dennis A. Zwicker USPHS HOSPITAL going to town. By tomorrow night, MANHATTAN BEACH tJSPHS HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY there will be a number of sadder NEW ORLEANS, LA. Archibald McGulgan Manuel Antonana and wiser men on here as is usual. H. C. Mclssac Eladlo Aris Albert Baker CUfton McLellan "We have all in all a good crew, William Fortunate Bacome Albert MartlneUi Bargon* Joseph McPhea Vic Milazzo Joseph J. Bass with a couple of chronic gripers to John W: Bigwood Everett MaxweU Juan Denopra Joasuln Minlz Claude Blanks Charles Moors liven things up. However, their Thomas John J. DrlscoU W. P. O'Oen Banner Jr. Simon Morris C. Osinskl Fabln Furmanek own departments are keeping John Butler Michael Muzio George G. Phlfer John L. Grimes Charles CantweU Hugh W. O'DonneU things under control." WUliam Guenther G. A. Puissegur Roscoe Dearmon Henry Plszatowskl SEAIARtKS IN THE HOSPITALS 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau-f tloned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please )ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE ... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: It you William DriscoU Nathan Eldridga Ernest Evans Gene Farnura Adelln Frugs John Gersey Leon Gordon Theodore Guldy James Hudson Eugene B. Hunt Edward G. Knspp Wallace LaNasa Leo Lang Joseph McCabs Wlnford PoweU Randolph Ratcllff Berlin Rlcherson James RusseU Toxie Samford Erskin Sims Toefll SmlglelskJ Wert A. Spencer Rufus Stough Sr. Gerald L. Thsxton Houston Thomas Jr. James Ward Harry Wolowlts Clifford Wuerts USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Manfred E. Walker Antonio De Jesus USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Frank J. Bradley Earnest W. Horns Wayne T. Center H. A. Kongelbak Michael Delano Joseph Mosakowski John F. Eustacs Joseph W. Waits USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY r. Cunningham VSPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August Panepinto EASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Robert McCulchebn VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS •ro an old subscriboi and hava a change of addrast, ploasa giva your John P. Williamson formor addrati below: USPHS HOSPITAL ADDRESS CITY aoeeeeee ZONE... STAT£^-..•••«••••••«•••• STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams W. HarreU W. Collaio A. Korbac James T. Balmy Alfred Kaju Guenther Bischoff C. Karlsen Francisco Enfant# Ismael Nazarlo Basilio Estrella Robert A. Parker Rusfus Freeman Frank S. Paylor Anatollo Gamall Rafael Reyes George W, Gibbons E. Webb October 11, 1957 LOG Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranlck Samuel B.'Saunders Wade B. HarreU George E. Shumaker Percy Harrelson Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen BiUy R. HiU Henry E. Smith Antonio Infante Michael Toth Ira H. Kllgore Harry S. Tuttls Ludwlg Krlstiansen. VirgU E. Wilmoth Pon P. Wing Frederick Landry Leonard Leldig Dexter WorreU Patrick McCann' MANH.ATTAN STATE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY James W. Rlst USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Noah C. Carver John H, Spearman Shio Han Sun R. B. Grosecloss A. O. VaUego Daniel A. Hutto G. L. Warrington Philip F. Korol Norman I. West Michael Mlchalik H. E. Monteton USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. W. Goodan J. Murphy James M. Enwright George D. Rourke Daniel E. Murphy Zachariah Williams MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Wm. J. Stephens Alfred Bokan Raphael Stevens Isaak Bouzln Dolphus Walker George Brady Albert Willis Angelo Camerote Joe Prabech Thomas D. DaUey Mack Singleton Leo Dwyer , Demetres Mastonla Jose Garcia Charles Ison James J. Girolaml Archie Wright . Gorman T. Blaze Norman Kii-k Burl Haire Luciano Ramos David Hebert Clifford Womack Lars Johansen Page Mitchell Norman W. Kirk WlUlam Kovamees David MiUer Walter Jackson John A. Morris James Lavelle Luciano Ramos Bennle Crawford Roy R. Bayfield WiUiam Williams Stanley Rodgers Finnic Davis. Joseph RoU Gorman Glaze Stanley Sneed USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Jlmmie Littleton George E. Wilson GulUermo Pens SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH. CALIF. Julius B. Smith Ask No Change On Job Calls To the Editor: Several subjects were brought up at the Aug. 7 membership meeting at headquarter for fu­ ture discussion. While I am on the SS Ariyn now, 1 would like to offer my opinion on them. First of ail, there is the idea of having fewer job calls each day so that the men would not have to hang around the hall all day and could transact other letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. business between cfflls. I don't think this would work out too well. If the companies call in for men after the last regular job call most of the members will he on the way home. This rule would only help the piecards and would make shipping harder for our members. The same goes for the idea that a man would have to leave a ship after* a certain period when his vacation is due. This would do no good for the man who has a family to sup- ' port. You can­ not always get a job right off the hat when you come hack from vacation and sometimes have to wait many weeks Schroter until a job you want comes along. This kind of a rule would also raise problems with the unemployment people because then everybody wouW automa­ tically go up for benefits. As we know, the unemployment people already put up argu­ ments about paying benefits to seamen and there is often a beef on this matter. The next thing I have on my mind is that there must he a way for our great Union to go on record and adopt some kind of a plan to give our oldtiiners a break. Then when they hit the proper age they should have a regular pension benefit and not have to think so much whether they can retire or not. I hope the LOG will publish this so that some of oldtimers can read it and express their opinion on what should he done. A. Schroter It To the Editor: In a meeting on board the SS Val Chem at sea^ Sept. 11, the report from headquarters was read and there was a full ex­ change both pro and con on the subject of changing the hourly job calls. Among the reasons offered for the consideration of this change was the need for time to take care of family obliga­ tions and other business mat­ ters. These reasons were fully discussed on here.. As far as the problem of tak­ ing care of family matters is concerned, we feel that very few men pay off one day and then come to the halj the next day ready to ship out. As we sea it, this is the time when family matters can be taken care of. On the other items, regard" ing time needed to file for un­ employment benefits, etc.. It was voiced at the meeting by ^ several members that they hava found no trouble making both the shipping calls and visits to the unemployment offices. The fact was also brought out that a man with a not-too-old ship­ ping card at least has a chance to ship now and then when a man registered ahead of him doesn't show up. We understood that this subject was only up for dis­ cussion, and was not a motion to he acted on, hut nevertheless we took a hand vote. It was unanunous that the hourly ship­ ping calls should stay as they are. That's the way the crewmembers on the Val Chem feel. We also feel that more opinions and views should be sent to the LOG from our brothers on other ships.. Keith L. Donnelly Ship's delegate 4. 44. To the Editor: We, the entire crew of the SS Alcoa Corsair, go on record 100 percent to keep the job calls hourly as in the past. We feel that it is a good system and should not he changed, except possibly to advance the first call to 10 AM and the last one to 5 PM. Forrest C. King Ship's delegate t 4. 4. Urges Upgrading Port Houston To the Editor: If you have not been in Hous­ ton in the past year you will never know the trials that our officials there have had. Let's vote Houston in as a major port and open that bottle­ neck. Then they can dispatch men without having to call New Orleans and then throw the Jobs back on the hoard on the 8th call for C-card men. On another score, there are many men like myself who want to buy their gear from our SIU Sea Chest hut can't. Let's get a Sea Chest In the Gulf area where a man can walk in, buy what he wants and charge U off for his next payoff. If this costs, more than we have allotted for such expenditures, count me In for a $100 donation. Dick Masser 4, 4> 4> Hails Brothers For Kindness To the Editor: Please extend my thanks and appreciation to the brothers and officers on the Steel Recorder and Steel Voyager for their kindness during my illness. 1 was taken off the Recorder at Alexandria, Egypt, with what apparently was acute appendl-, citls and want to thank every­ one concerned for their care and consideration. After two weeks in an Egyptian hospital, 1 came back on the Voyager as a passenger and am still an out­ patient in New York. 1 enjoyed fine treatment while on the Voyager thanks to the brother SIU members aboard. Thanks also to the SIU wel­ fare department for taking care of things at home while I was hospitalized. They helped my wife considerably and eased things until 1 could get back.B. T. Hanbaek �SEAFARERS Oetolier .11. 1951 •TML CHIMItT (Ittbmlan)/ July 1»—Chairman, W. Warthlnttan, Cacratary, H. Llaby. New dclegata aleeted Reports accepted. Aug. II—Chairman, H. Kaufman; •acratary, P. Howe. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Repair list ta ha made up. , : : ' ; . THI CASINt (Texas City Refinery), Aug. 4—Chairman, J. Simmons; Sacratary, D. Swenton. Disputed OT to be settled by patrolman. The pumpman's gear put off at Texas City. Ship's fund $25.50. New treas­ urer elected. Sailing board to be put up earlier. 8 hours prior to sailing Is legal minimum. Proper attire to be worn In messhall at ail times. Repair list given to delegates. Washing machine to be repaired. Wire to be sent to Union hall to have patrolman The Grain Shipper is now enroute to Japan after a harrow­ ing time from a boiler fire off the Costa Rican coast recently. That old standby—a bucket brigade—finally licked the blaze after the boats had been pre-"*" her couldn't generate enough pared for launching. steam either. At the same time, Once the immediate emer­ the inside of the boiler ignited on OCEAN JOYCE (Ocean Clippers), Sept. I—Chairman. D. Edwards; Sec­ retary, A. Pietrowskl. Delayed sailing from previous trip okayed—see pa­ trolman at payoff. Capt. okayed use of ho.spltal for storage of suit cases, sea bags and foul weather gear. Ship's fund $15.40. Motion to move electricians spare room topside and use their room for recreation room. Conditions of wheel house explained. Suggestions about menus made. Re­ quest to take better care of wash­ ing machine. Radio Lo be returned to repair shop. Money to be taken out of fund. Donations to be taken up at pay off. MADAKET (Waterman), April ItChairman, J. Samsel; Secretary, C. Faust. Transportation beef. Reports accepted. come aboard. varied. Night lunch to be WESTPOR'f (Transport Util.),'June 23—Chairman, J. Kearncs; Secretary, H. Kimmei. No shore leave and no , draw. Crew to be more quiet in evenings. Disputed OT due to restric­ tion in Y'okohama and Singapore. New delegate elected. Shower to be put in working order. Clothes to be removed from washing machine af­ ter washing. Suggestion not to trade cigarettes in port. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Aug. 25 —Chairman, L. Hagmann; Secratary, M. Launey. One member fouled up / in Tampa. Straightened out with agent—nothing serious. Report ac­ cepted. Laundry tubs to be left clean. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Sept. •— Chairman, S. Furtado; Secretary, R. Mason. Two men in deck dept. log­ ged for missing watches. Repair lists to be drawn up. Ship's fund $34. Members to he presentable and clean In messhall. Return dirty cups to pantry. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Aug. IS —Chairman L. Guelinitz: Secretary, L. Pardeau. One man hpspitalized In Bombay with injured hand. Head­ quarters notified. One man replaced at Bombay in place of injured man. Ship's fund $17.90. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to ail delegates. JtLCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Sept. 1 —Chairman, P. Garpolch; Secretary, L. Rruce. Repairs to be made. Men getting off sliip to leave forcastle lien's on board. Day man taken off ship due to illness, flown home. Wiper 111, rejoined ship at Yokohama. Ship's fund $26.10. 35 hrs. disputed ot. Mattresses put aboard—steward re­ quested extra one to be kept on hand. Library books to be changed. Crew requested not to to discuss ship's business ashore. Quiet to be observed In passageways at night. Cups and glasses to be re­ turned to mess room. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), tapf. 1 —Chairman, E. BIss; Secratary, J. Davis. Repairs to be made. Crew requested to,, be prompt at meetings. Suggestion to take better care of • bathroom showers; ice making ma1 chine ito be used for stowing ice cream. Need more fans in messroom. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian) Sept. i—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secratary, I K. Jucchtar. One man hospitalized due to accident; rejoined ship In • Khoramshahr. Bookman to take dele­ gate's job. .Ship's fund $10.02. Fund to be built up at payoff. Hardly no overtime. One pier head jump. Some ' disputed ot. Suggestion to donate $1 toward fund at first draw. Dele' gate asked that small infractions of personal rights be settled on ship and not referred to patrolman. Wiper ' thanked ail men who stood by while , he was ill. Delegate requested crew .to stay out of pantry during meal ! hours. Suggestion to put out more j night lunches. Pantry and messhall .to be cleaned up after using. i SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Scatrain), , Sept. 15—Chairman, S. Charles; Sacrajtary, F. Flanagan. Safety meeting ^held. All ok. Delayed sailing July 25, will be paid at payoff. OT hours and social security number on pay voucher to be checked. Ship's fund $20.67. Beefs squared away in Texas with patrolman. New delegate elected. Reports accepted. Suggest an Increase in subsistence money and 1 night's lodging. Lenthy discussion (on donations to Bull Line beef. ^ PAIRPORT (Waterman), Sept. 5— .'Chairman, C. KempcynskI; Secretary, S. Zygarowski. Ship will payoff at Portland. No beefs. To see agent about wasliing macliine. $28.00 In ship's fund. Some dissention with topside In Deck Dept. Patrolman to square It away. Some disputed at. One man missed ship In Vokohama, rejoined in Inchon. REBECCA (Maritime), Sept. 7— Chairman, 6. Flawerst Secretary, M. Culp. Minor repairs made. Record First assistant engineer poses ' with toil end of 8-foot shark caught by the crew while ship was idled without power near Costa Rican coast. gency was over, she remained a dead ship almost three days until a tug came alongside with power lines and water and hooked up for the 450-mile tow into Panama for repairs. Started At Midnight A report frSm the ship said things began to happen at mid­ night, Tuesday, June 18, after a slowdown caused by the breakdown of the feed heater. This was soon corrected but the plant failed again, the boilers couldn't be refired and the handy supply of kindling in the deck cargo of lum- PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Pan Oceanic), Aug. 17—Chairman, D. Sheehan; Secretary, F. Nealy. Found out about port time In Mobile —everything settled. Ship's fund $6.80. Discussion on cooking—cook will endeavor to Improve his soups and gravies. Si.xty-daya stores to be put aboard in Phila. VALCHEM (Heron), Aug. 18— Chairman, G. Kersey; Secretary, W. Ncsta. Few repairs not finished while In Norfolk. Ship's fund $19.90. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Take better care of washing ma­ chine. Repair list to be made up. Sept. 11—Chairman, W. Adams; Secretary, W. Nesta. Ship's fund $19.90. Motion to see about ventila­ tion in lower passageway as forward hatches are welded shut. GRAIN SHIPPER (Grain), Sept. 2— Chairman, A. Ferrara; Secretary, S. Malvenan. Lack of cooperation from master regarding several missing Items, namely refrigerators, fresh milk. Master refused to pay oft man In NO after 24 hrs. notice had been given. Steward to make out requisi­ tion for stores. Vote of thanks to delegate. Ask for 50c. voluntary contribution from each member at first draV. Request all brothers put in for delayed sailing* from Tampa. Letter to be written patrolman re­ garding lack of proper Ice boxes In messroom. Request patrolman meet ship on arrival west coast. Discussion on proper use of washing machine. Milk not to be put on table until men are seated. Use less grease on egga and potatoes. COALINGA HILLS (Pan - Atlantic), Aug. 25—Chairman, f. Pickett; Secre­ tary, H. Orlande. All mall addressed to delegate to be turned over to turn. Report accepted. MADAKET (Waterman), lept. 11— Chairman, R. Farreira; Secretary, C. West. No beefs. One man missed shh> in SF. One man hen>italizcd in Honolulu. Motion that ot be adjusted to straight ot for cleaning holes, for watch on deck and time and half for men off watch. To be put before negotiating committee. Discussion on quality and quantity lunch. Vote of thanks to galleymen for preparation of food; to chief mate for good co­ operation. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory (Vic­ tory Carriars), Sept. 7—Chairman, A. Harrington; Secretary, S. Lynn. Ship's fund $38.30. Some disputed ot. One man paid off in Liverpool for hospital treatment. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Steward to vary lee cream. Delegate to be notified If there is any trouble In obtaining milk. Washing m.achine to be repaired. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), lept. 2—Chairman, D. Keddy; Secretary, N. Abcrnathy. Some repairs to be made. Ship's fund $43.68. Report accepted. New delegate, treasurer and reporter elected. Broken dishes to be dis­ carded. Cups to be returned to pan­ try. THE CABINS (Texas City Ref.), Sept. 1—Chairman, J. Norganei; Sec­ retary, R. Matarangoio. Eight hrs. penalty time for two daymen dis­ cussed with captain—approved 4 hrs. each. Chief mate performing sailors' work In tank. Ship's fund $26.50. Washing machine wringer to be re­ paired. Oiler asked if pumpman can stand sick fireman's watch. DEL CAMFO (MUsJ, Aug. 1* — Chairman, J. Csitsler; Secretary, C. Bresux. Poor grade of food In night lunches—to see patrolman In NO. Two men missed ship in Tampa. Ship's fund $8.40. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. an(J dele­ gate for fine job in bringing ship in clean. ;s"'- Bucket Brigade Whips Fire On Grain Shipper player purchased. Ship's fund $9. (tote of Vote 01 thanks to ship's delegate for buying record player and for job well done. Some disputed ot. Washing machine to bo replaced. New ma­ chine for unlicensed personnel went topside. Ship to be fumigated. Need wlndscoops for portholes. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for lob well done. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Sept. 8— Chairman, M. T. Costello; Secretary, J. Prestwood. All slop chest prices being checked by shore side patrolman —findings not reported yet. Ships movie fund balance $130. Vote thanks to crew for cooperation In raising this fund. Some disputed ot on shore gang In Trinidad. Obtaining six replacemifhts in Mobile. Vote of thanks to department messman for job well done. Reports accepted. Present call system to be retained. New delegate rtected. Vote of thanks to retiring delegate. Soiled linen not to be thrown In passageway. Hourly job calls to be retained, except perhaps to start first call at 10:00 AM and last caU at 5:00 PM. Pafc Tkfaicca LOG Hot coffte perks up Shipper crewmen after engine room fire was brought under control. Among those pictured are Joe Pennor, C. Muscorella, Lorry Kelly, Steve Burleson, Johnson, Sirkoski, D. Schaeffer, Bob O'Rourke and Jim Moore. Pictures by Duke Fisher, its own and the casing burned out of control. The general alarm was sounded at 0700, but neither C02 fire ex­ tinguishers nor a gravity-type hose rigged by the engineers from the domestic tank did the trick. "A supply chain was set up with one gang refilling extinguishers, one dipping for saltwater over the side, one gang cari-ying empties, another spraying the fire and more retui'ning empties also proved insuffi­ cient ... Boiler Collapse I eared "As the fire progressed toward the settler tanks it also appeared that the top of the boiler was due to collapse, so the crew was mus­ tered and the boats prepared for launching. A bucket brigade was pressed into action . . . After one hour this proved to be the weapon. ".About 1000 the emergency, was declared over and the crew settled into the routine of manning a dead ship. Several ships had offered help but we needed none since a tug had been dispatched from Panani& to tow us there. Thursday Routine "Thursday was routine. The crew rigged rain-catching canvas and buckets, a shower and in general made as much comfort as possible. . . . We built wood fires in the gal­ ley range until an oil-drip feed was improvised and the baker was able to bake bread. The cooks did a commendable job with meals. "Friday was a bit more active with the routine alleviated as the fishermen hooked an eight-foot shark and a dolphin weighing about 30 pounds. The dolphin was later given to the crew of the tug, the Tobaga. It came alongside after 1700 restoring service aboard hooked up about 0200 and the to\v began . . ." India Has No Lure For Miller Laying on the anchor for two weeks outside of Visagapatam, India, Seafarers on the Samuel F. Miller have tried everything from flying kites to growing hair to pass the time. The outlook is more of the same before they actually get into the port and then for an­ other long layover at Calcutta. "They say it is just as crowd­ H. D. Higginbotham and bosun going all the way or else." Psilo# ed there," reporter John Psilos Jack Procell who art "down a to didn't say exactly which way they points out. "Wish you were here a half ton now and swear they are meant, however. and we were somewhere else. Any place would be better than this if f y Sca/orcr Jlobcrf we could have some shore leave for a change." Psilos recounts "efforts to keep up the morale of the creiv" with some pride. "Have a brother on here who has a new hair restorer going. He uses fuel on his scalp daily but we can't tell yet if there is anything coming out of all this work ... We also fish and that makes these the best-fed fish in the waters out here." Edward Jordan's chess set comes In for its share of use and the team of William O'Connor and Eugene Dore "are in superb form. Bill tells the sea stories and when he gets to the fantastic part, Dore yells 'that's right, I was there.' "Debates are available on any topic and are solved with logic and facts, except when Olay • 'Fork Chops' Iversen uses hi.s stomach in a most effective way. I should know," Psilos adds, "for he used it on me twice. It felt like B light truck had hit me." Eating appears to be another pastime, especially for stewai'd 'Sea'Spray' 'Red' Fink 'A ,(d �Pacra Fourteen SEAFARERS ^OG October 11, 1957 They're Making The Place Busy SIU HAll DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District Shipmates keep J. R. Alsobrook, AB (left), company during latehour gangway watch in Conakry, West Africa, before the Del Sol soils for Monrovia, Liberia. On hand (I to r) are Clyde Bankiton, MM; I. T. Knight, MM, and George B. Keneday, OS. Jose F. Santiago was also around; he took the picture. LOG-A.RHYTHM: Sea Nocturne By M. Dwyer To haunt my heart I hear the spray While I'm at sea; Lap at the portals, A golden ring The night is clear. Worn on a finger. The winds blow cold; Her promise true The ship sails on To wait for me. Through distant waters, I reminisce, And dreams unfold. Since I sailed away The days grow lonely; And now I feel. Old memories bum; The places and the love I left behind, I'll soon forget. Though I still yearn. I see her eyes, Her face before me, I hear her voice Repeat my name. All the music Her gentle laughter, Our farewell kiss I feel again. The constant sea. The sea eternal. Which claims its own, Forevermore; Shall calm my fears And still my longings. For things I leH On distant shore. Oh memories, That bless and linger. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. CAN'T FIND OLD PHOTO? Seafarers with a yen for pictures of their old ships may get some help from a couple of sources supplied by an SUP brother who read a recent letter in the LOG (Aug. 16). A query by Seafarer Maurice E. Lizotte about the old SS Arizpa of the Mobile Oceanic Line drew a quick response from Howard Bethell of the Sailors Union.' Bethell said he was successful in getting a picture of the SS Arizona (vintage 1879) on which his father had sailed by contacting the Smith­ sonian Institute. Requests to Kenneth Perry, As­ sistant Curator, Marine Division, Smithsonian Institution, Washing­ ton 25, DC, or John Lockhead, Librarian, Mariners' Museum, -Newport News, Va., generally pro­ duce results, he noted. Prints are $1 each from these sources. Other organizations to contact include the Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc., 53 Annawanscutt Road, West Barrington, RI, the Peabody Museum, Boston, Mass. and the Marine Historical Association, Inc., Mystic, Conn. These as well as local port societies or historical societies in areas serv­ iced by the ships in question can usually furnish the information de­ sired. BALTIMORE 1218 E. Baltimore St Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheeban. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON.... 4202 Canal St Robert Matthews. Agent CapitaL 3-4089; 3-4080 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES, La. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS. 523 BienvUle St Undsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW- YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St Marty Breithotf. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH S Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent EUioU 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS.. 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRKTARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. 'Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volpian. Eng. W. HaU. Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HONOLTK.U 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO .450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 3505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 875 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 128V4 HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL.. 634 St. James St. West PLateaU 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 872 King St. E. EMpirs 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec ...20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUliam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone; Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone; Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CmCAOO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Donations Fill Gap On Smokes To the Editor: I am writing this to show our appreciation for the donation of cigarettes by "Red" the bosun on the Del Alba and "Blackfe" Connors from the Del Norte. You see, I am ship's delegate on the William H. Carruth. When we left New York, we were supposed to be gone about six or seven weeks and we took enough stores and cigarettes for Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. • that long. But it seems this trip is going to be drawn oiit for five* months. We have been in San­ tos, Brazil, for 65 days with a load of grain to pick up a load of sugar for Casablanca, North Africa, so we have run out of everything. We picked up stores here but it seems we can't get any Ameri­ can cigarettes. Luckily, after we talked to a few of the guys in the local ginmills and explained the situation, we got a few cartons from them which were a big help. I also would like to tell you that five men Iiad to go home since the time we left. All of them were hospitalized and flown back. They are John San­ ders, Aurilio Martinez, Florencio Letie, Marion Akins and Robert Littleton. Otherwise we have had a smooth trip and I hope the rest of the voyage will be the same. Norman E. Wroton Jr. ' Ship's delegate '' t> i> 'X' Halls Hood Crew On Sea-Burial To the Editor: I would like to thank every­ one for the kindness shown to the family of Druey K. Waters. "Chips" to his shipmates, "Ki" to us, he was a good and kind man. Words cannot express my grief at his sudden death. We had been married 30 years and 28 days and he had been a sea­ man since 1943. It still seems as if I'm looking for "Ki" home after a long trip. My own health isn't good. I had just gone back to my job when we got the news of his death. I haven't worked since, but maybe someday I can as 1 still owe a lot on our home. Druey had three daughters, Frances, Mary and Bernice; four grandchildren, MitchelU Burly Jamie, Audrey and Mary, plus his mother, father, two broth­ ers and a sister. We would-like to have some more copies of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG of August 30 show­ ing his burial at sea and the kind friends who helped bury our husband and father. I would like also to keep on get­ ting the LOG for a while. To me the LOG seems a part of my husband's life. Once again I would like to thank everyone, the captain, crewmembers and friends who sent flowers and the SIU rep­ resentative who came to our home and was so nice to us during our sorrow. I could not do otherwise than have "Ki" buried in the sea he loved so well. It was one of his requests. I would like to hear from any of the crew on the SS Robin Hood or anyone of his many friends. I'm still glad and proud to have been a sea­ man's wife. Many thanks and God bless you all. Mrs. Rachel Waters (Ed. note: In a postscript, Mrs. Waters added these lines:) "The stars come nightly to the sky, "The tidal waves come to the sea; "Nor time no space, nor deep nor high "Can keep my own away from me." A t> t> Brother Lauds Seagarden Aid To the Editor: I want to take this opportuni­ ty to thank all the crew mem­ bers of the SS Seagarden on voyage No. 29 for the beautiful floral offering they made at the time of the death of my wife, Lucy. Thanks also for the cash donation when I was leaving the ship. Expressions of sympathy such as these are long remem­ bered, and bring to us the reali­ zation that there is a real broth­ erhood in the SIU. I wish each of these brothers many happy and prosperous voyages. Elmer A. Hancock WelfaW Assist Is Appreciated To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to the SIU Welfare Serv­ ices Department for the assist­ ance given our family when my baby was in the hospital recent­ ly with a serious heart condition. My father, Ralph Dunsmoor, went to Welfare SecKlces in this emergency and got us help when we needed it most. Tho baby is recovering nicely now. Wo all appreciate what tho Union has done for us. Mrs. Gertrude Boudrot By Bernard Seaman YER TALKING/LCOK WOTTH" LOOK WHAT UAPPSNBO TO THEGS! DUOS/ \T'S THAT WASHING f MACHINE' / �October 11, 1057 SEAFARERS Seafarers on the list below should get in touch with their nearest 5IU port agent. All of the following SJU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: -A- China Hatgimisios, born August ber 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Mullis, Mobile, Ala. Nicholas P. Hatgimisios, Philadel­ 4 4 4 Annette and Jeannette Webb, phia, Pa. born September 18,1957, to Seafar­ 4« 4" Patricia Gail Magras, born Sep­ er and Mrs. James L. Webb, Mo­ tember 16, 1957, to Seafarer and bile, Ala. Mrs. Thomas L. Magras, Philadel­ William Clayton White, bom phia, Pa. July 19, 1957, to Seafarer and 4> 4i Mrs. Chester J. White, Mobjack, Donna Beth Agell, born Septem­ Va. ber 10, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Thomas J. Agell, Westbury, Kenneth Herbert Reeve, bom Long Island, NY. September 12, 1957, to Seafarer 4> 4> ^ and Mrs. Herbert Reeve, WilliamsDavid Paul Gray, born Septem­ town, NJ. ber 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Pe^cy Gray, Mobile, Ala. Daniel Bonilla, born September ^ S; t t 8, 195J, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose armen Jimenez, born Septem- E. Bonilla, Bronx, NY. 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Laureen Sue Paisley, bom William Jimenez, Brooklyn, NY. August 25, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 Francisco Bonefont, born Sep­ Mrs. James R. Paisley, Long Beach, tember 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Calif. Mrs. Gabriel Bonefont, New York 4 4 4 John Allen Hayes, born April 8, City. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George 4 Thomas Lester McGowan, born L. Hayes Jr., Vancouver, Wash. September 24, 1957, to Seafarer 4 4 4 Terrell Glenn Thompson, born and Mrs. Silas M. McGowan, Day­ August 20, 1957, to Seafarer and ton, Texas. ^Mrs. I. W. Thompson Jr., Lafayette,' 4 4 i Robert Lynn Burnett, born Sep­ La. tember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Billy Gailian Hill, born Septem­ Mi's. J. C. Burnett, Daphne, Ala. ber 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Brenda Kay Mullls, born Septem­ Charles E. Hill, Long Beach, Calif. Acosta, Mack J. Alcaraz, Victor M. Aldrich, Russell H. Aldridge, Elvin O. Alexander, Ernest L. Ali, Omar Andolsek, James R, Anghelatos, F. Aquilor, Rawl M. -BBackrak, Daniel D. Baka, G. J. Balcer, Benjamin H. Bailey, L. R. Ballance, W. N. Barnett, Floyd Beal, E. L. Beck, J. D. Bedgood, W. C. Bergquist, William C. Blackmore, George F., Blackwell, David S. Blair, J. C. Boggs, Francis M. Boland, Thomas Boling, Milton C. Bowles, William Brady, John E. • Brazell, J. C. Bremer, J. V. P. Broadus, J. B. Broderick, Benedict N. Brooks, Jr., D. G. Brown, Clifford B. J. Buchanan, James R. Buckner, Fred Bushnell, E. J. -CEdward Mikkelsen Please get in touch with J. M. Thomas, SS Pacific Ocean, World Tramping Agencies, 26 Broadway, NYp. appreciate hearing, from you again. His address is 1707 Club Court, Tampa 4, Fla., phone Webster 5-2554. r4 4 4 Phillip E. Giordano i 4 4 4 PleaSe contact your wife, Mrs. '! Sotirios A. Foscolos Contact your wife at Auberge Odessa Giordano at Route No. 3, du Pare, Itteville, Seine Oilse, Pelzer, South Carolina. France. 4 4 4 ~ Biii Rogers •4 4 4 Please send your address to Roberto Principe . Your mother would like you to A. J, O'Malley, Seafarers Interna­ get in touch with her. Her address tional Union, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Is 133 Union St., Ponce, PR. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Lloyd Callaway Leo "BUly" McCarthy It is Important that you contact It Is important that you get in touch with J. J. Shea, Jr., Box 100, your mother, Mrs. Herman Cal­ laway at Grange Beach, Ala. S. Walpole, Mass. 4 4 4 Harry Hastings Bill Scarleth received your mes­ sage and answered It; He would 4 4 PORT O' CALL Mow m BOTH 4 4 Carlo V. Carlson Ex-Steel Apprentice Please get in touch with-Joseph H. Raymond, 135 E. 115 St., NYC, Apt ID. 4 4 Clarence Watson McElvany Please get in touch with F. E. Peroutka, Sr. Purser, SS America, United States Lines Company, Pier 86, NR, New York ,11, NY, 4 4 4 T. F. Delaney It Is important that you contact your father regarding some news­ paper stories. His address is: Thomas J. Delaney, PO Box 251, Merritt Island, Fla. - 4 4 4 Cyrille Leslie Madison Would you please contact E. L. Mottau at PO Box 848, North Attleboro. Mass, 4 4 4 Walter J, Oaks Please get in touch with Frank P. Corcoran, public accountant. Room 201 SUP building, 450 Har­ rison Street, San Francisco, Calif. Regarding tax refund. UROOICLYM BAvriMo/^ I2I6BSALT. 4 4 4 Page Fifteen Notice To Seafarers RECENT ARRIVALS f LOG Cdbatan, E. Cabral, Jesse J. Carlson, Charles A. Carpenter, B. O. Carrigan, Robert J. Carter., Courtney R. Carver, L. J. Carver, Noah C. Cassano, Carmine T.,. Crafin, D. G. Chance, George, S. Chemel, Henry S. Ciampi, M. y. Clapp, John S. Clark, James W. Coats, Cloise Colson, William H. Condon, William Jr. Conley, J. P. — Connors, Wilbert S. Conway, Thomas Corns, Roy W. Cortes, Vincent ' Cospito, Antonio Crawford, F. T. Crockett, Coley F. Cuelles, Joseph R. Cummings, Thomas P. -0Davalos, Chas. Davis, Harry M, Dawson, Norman J. De Culty, John'J. De Grushe, Averil F. Delgado, Gilbert A. Delmont, Robert W. De Los Santos, N. De MaiTO, Adolph P. De Marco, Daniel J. De Moss, Edmund K. Doca, V. Donnelly, Keith L. Driscoll, T. J. Dugan, M. Dukelis, William Dunn, A. L. Duracher, L. B. -f Ekman, J. V. Elliott, Omar W. Esquilin, Noberto Eurisa, Matthew Everett, L. T. -r- If any old-time Seafarers are in the neighborhood drop in and see Nicholas Bossanyi, Amsterdam West, Farrell, Fred Chasse Straat, 54, Holland. Einnegan, Thomas S. Flannagan, John Foley, Edward J. Fontenot, C. Forrest, William L. Foster, Miles C. Fowler, Brantley L. Franco, Paul J. Francois, B. J. Freundlich, Leo A. Friddle, Marshall -6Galantis, H. L. Garcia, V. Gardner, Hobert L. Garland, Paul E. Garza, Manuel Gaskill, D. D., Jr. Gates, Earl H. Gaudio, Michael, Jr. Gay, Ronald Gelling, R. V. Gentry, Fred Gianiotis, I. S. Goulet, Edgar R. Grant, F. P. Green, John C. Griffin, T. F. Grizzard, H. L. Gulley, William H. Gustsdsson, Ruve G. Gustavsen, Olav -HHaigley, A. H. Haney, James Hairelson, M. B. Hale, J. D. Hale, Wm. Halfhill, H. O. Hamlett, R. A. Hao, Edward M. ' Harris, Bobby E. Harris, Ernest E. Harrison, Stokes Hartman, Wayne T. Harvey, Howard Hauge, Henry Haylock, R. V. Heroux, A. Hewson, Donald J. Hicks, Donald Hill, R. G. Hitchen, Ben Hoffman, John A. Halbrook, W. Hopkins, T. C. Horwath, Delbert F. Horwath, Walter, M. Houlihan, John J. Hradecky, Geo. Hubay, Edward Hummel, Merrill E. Hutchinson, S. J. Hyde, Charles F. ^1Iversen, Kaare L. -JJames, Frank S. Jenkins, K. R. Jessup, Claude B. Jester, W. S. Johnson, Buford B. Johnson, T. F. Johnston, Leonard -KKalroth, Ivar J. Kaspen, John Abarons, Kasmirs Karstens, Karl Katoul, Nicholas K. Keith, Harold O. Kelly, J. G. Kelsoe, John W. Kerr, Alexander Kinman, E. £. Kolodziej, John M. Kowalczyk, Walter - LLambe, Everette W. La Monthe, Adolphe Landry, Robert J. Lande, Freddie Jn La Rosa, F. Le Blanc, R. A. , Lee, Wm. E. Leetmaa, Kaarel Leknes, Sverre Lewis, Harry R. Linker, William G. Logan, John Loo. Albert V. Lujan, J. E. -M — Maas, Leon J. MacDonald, Harry F. Maguire, John Malcom, Edsen, O. Maldonado, A. L. Malinowski, George H. Malkin, Sidney Manbart, Ludwig Mann, James T. Mason, Francis H. Matovich, Pete Mazzitelli, Peter Mc Andrew, J. J. Mc Chesney, William G. Mc Cullough, Henry C. Mc Daries, Ralph Mc Donald, R. A. McGill, James L. Mclntyre, W. J. Mercier, J. L. Michell, August Miller, Edward Ming, J. K. Miofas, Demetrios G. Mora, Miguel B. Moradilla Benigno D. Morris, A. F. Mon-is, Cecil C. Morrow, Robert L. Myers, C. V. Myers, Robert -NNeissner, Otto Nelson, Donald C. Nelson, Frank F. Neyrey, George -0Odegaar, S. Olsen, K. Olsson, Erik V. Ostergaard, Finn Ott, Wm. D. -PPadgett, Billie Palfrey, Stanley L. Palmer, R. J. Papoutsis, S. V. Parker, Vernon E. Patin, Luther J. Patterson, F. E. Patterson, James K. Paylor, Frank S. Perdue, Charles E, Perez, Ramon P. Perry, Rogers, Anthony Pettersen, Samuel S. Peura, Arne A. Pieczykohn, Frank Pine, Jerome Pollanen, Veikko Poole, Milton A. Pope, "Robert R. Pounds, E. B. Power, Lawrence Price, John H. Proios, H. M. Puglisi, Frank M. Purvis, Robert -0- Quinones, Nemesis -RRamsperger, Ronald J. Rankonen, Kalle A. Ratcliff, John H. C. Hawlings, Charles E. Rayfield, Roy R. Raymer, Robert Reed, Eugene L. Reese, George M. Rice, A. L. Rivadulla, Juan S. Rivera, Gerardo Roberts, Joseph H. Roberts, J. L., Jr. Robinson, Harry C. Robinson, H. I. Robinson, M. Rockind, H. Rossi, D. Roszko, Eugene Rubis, Philip Ryan, James F. -SSaettone,-Angelo A. Sanabria, Victor V. Samford, Toxie Sawyer, D. A. Sawyer, Julian Scruggs, T. G. Scruggs, W. C. ^ Self, Thomas L. Setliffe, J. F. Sewell, C. Shaw, Frank P. Shaw, William M. Shuler, Fred C. Siems, Peter A. Sikorski, W. M. Simpson, J. S. Slover, Calvin J. Smith, H. C. Smith, James T. Smith, John Lee Smith, Leonard A. Smith, Lewis D. Smith, Lynn C. Smith, Richard W. Sohl, Richard G. Soloman, S. A. Sparks Raymond T. Spicer, Harold T. Starling, Donald L. Stephanon, Nicholas A. Stevens, J. A. Stokes, W. H. Suall, Bertram Sullivan, Harry C. Summerell» Chas. Switch, Paul A. Sylvestre, Albert J, -TTarallo, V. L. Thibodeaux, J. O. Thiemonge, William D. Thomas, Michael J. Thompson, Clayton Thompson, T. L. Tifiis, C. T. Tillis, John U. Tillman, John E. Tingley, Benjamin W. Torres, Ascension Torres, Leonardo Tucker, Joseph A. -VVallot, J. H. Villarreal, A. A. - WWallis, James H. Walsh, William A. Ward, W. M. Warren, Francis A. Waterfield, R. E. Weems, Charles P. Wenger, Jack B. White, William Bailey White, Williain C. Whatley, James 0. Whittlngton, E, Z. Wilfert, Lennot Williams, R. Williamson, J. W. Williamson, Lyle W. Willis, Perley D. Wilson, Thomas Winfield, Oscar Wright, GUbert M. Wright, Stanley B. Wuertz, C. T. •" _y_ Yarborough, Royce A. Young, Horace V. - ZZeloy, Joseph Zen, Osman B. Ziellnsld, Anthony E.,, ' Zitoli, Joseph C..- i �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF*THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U NIO N * ATLANTIC AN D GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIQ • Delta Line To Build New Fleet WASHINGTON—$160 million dollar contract calling for" • replacement of the entire Delta Line fleet, including its three combination cargo-passenger ships, has been agreed to by Mississippi Shipping and the> Maritime Administration. A with a C-2 type ship would probably second contract arrangement call for an over-all employment extends the present operating boost in the fleet over the present subsidy until December 31, 1977. C-1 manning scale. The first four vessels to be built The ship replacements are to be will be put in the company's rapid­ completed in a ten-year period. Following the formal signing ly-expanding West African trade. ceremonies, Harry X. Kelly, presi­ They will "feature 30,000 cubic dent of the SlU-contracted com­ feet of refrigerated space. Construction details for new pany, said that he expected the Government would put up about passenger vessels to replace the 50 percent of the construction Del Norte, Del Mar and Del Sud have not yet been revealed but costs for the 14 new ships. The operating subsidy agree­ Kelly said an announcement would ment provides for an increase in be forthcoming in about 60 days. sailings over the present Delta The present ships, now ten years Line contract. A minimum of 59 old, carry 120 passengers each. and a maximum of 73 sailings an­ Estimated Cost nually are called for on trade The $160 million dollar figure is routes 14 and 20. The old con­ the estimated cost for building the tracts provided for 56 to 70 sail­ vessels in American yards. Under ings annually. the terms of construction subsidy Larger Freighters contracts, the Government obli­ The 11 Mississippi freightships gates itself to make up the differ­ now on the run, consisting of five ence between construction prices C-2s and six C-ls, will be replaced in US yards and costs of similar by ships slightly larger than pres­ construction overseas. ent-day C-2s. The company in­ Like other operating subsidy dicated that the new ships would contracts, the agreement provides have 18-knot cruising speeds and for Mississippi to turn back to the displace about 11,000 tons. Ex­ Government profits earned in the isting C-2s are 151^-knot ships. trade above a specified level. The The C-ls, of course, are smaller recapture feature of the subsidy vessels. ' contract has resulted in substan­ Replacement of the existing C-ls tial sums being returned to the Treasury. On trade route 14, the West African run, Mississippi handles imports of many important raw materials such as manganese, iron ore and rubber. Machinery, grain, coal and petroleum products. are carried on the oiitbound-leg. The East Coast-South American run, of course, handles coffee principally on the inbound run. Both trade routes have grown in importance in recent years. Court Bars Co. Claims Against US II-. • \\ I h-I ^ Effects of the 1946 Ship Sales. Act are still haunting the shipping industry eleven years later. It not only made possible whole­ sale purchases of surplus war-built tonnage by foreign operators but also covered charters by US comr panies. And today, after years of litigation, 80 American companies are still trying to recover $125 million in alleged overpayments to the Government for the vessels chartered in 1946. The ships -were later returned to the Government. The companies have already lost a couple of rounds in their attempt to recover all or part of these funds, including one try before the Supreme Court. Now the nation's highest court may be called on again in order to resolve the mat­ ter once and for all. ' A ruling by the Court of Appeals recently dismissed claims by 14 steamship lines seeking recovery of about $4 million, thus upholding earlier findings by the lower courts. The appeals ruling was based on a Supreme Court case last year which went against the Sword Line. At that time the court held that the claims were filed too late under the two-year statute of limitations in admiralty proceed­ ings. The claim by-the companies was that the .charter rates fixed by the Government were in excess of the maximum set by law and that other payments in connection with them should be returned. Originally outstanding claims totalled about $40 million, but they have since tripled. Russian 'Moon' Beeps On Air Seafarers with short-wave sets can pickaip the signals sent out by the new Russian earth satellite. The transmissions—which produce pulsating "beep" sound—can be heard only when the ship is within reasonable distance of the satel­ lite's orbit. The signals come in on frequencies of 20,005 and 40,002 megacycles—first on one, then on the other. In a steadily alternating pattern. Ships near Alaska may also le able to see the artificial moon with the naked eye during the next week or twd. The best time for viewing it is during twilight hours, when the sky is relatively dark and the satellite reflects the sun's rays. Observers in Alaska have plready seen the satellite, which was launched sticcessfully on Fri­ day, October 4. USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any"~ question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. Due to be replaced in Mississippi SS new ihipbuilding program is,passenger ship Del Norte along with rest of the Mississippi passenger and cargo fleet. New cargo ships will be bigger and capable of 18 knots. Passenger ship details have not yet been announced. Seafarers Start Letter-V!riting Drive To Save PHS Hospitals Seafarers are responding^ to the Union's appeal for membership action against the Budg­ et Bureau's renewed attack on the Public Health Service hospitals. The economy move, which aims at shutting down PHS hospitals In Savannah and three other cities, was reported in the September 27 SEA-"^ provide services the hospitals now campaign saved it from dosing. FARERS LOG. offer, imder a proposed contract Later there was another proposal A number of Seafarers have system. What it would mean is that to shut down all medical facilities notified headquarters that they have already written Government officials nrotesting the move to cut off PHS services for seamen. Other Seafarers are expected to join the letter-Writing campaign as the economy move comes to a head be­ fore the next session of Congress. (A list of officials to whom letters should be directed now is printed below.) 'Survey' Under Way The ^Union's action follows a Budget Bureau move that could result in the closing of .the four hospitals and possibly lead to the destruction of the present PHS pro­ gram for seamen. The move is in the form of a "survey"to determiiie whether seamen and others eligible for PHS care could be treated more cheaply by entering into contracts with private doctors and private facilities. If the survey were to come up with figures "proving" a saving, it is expected that tremen­ dous pressure would be brought to bear to bring about the abolition of the present PHS program. The Union, supported by medical experts, has pointed out that it would be practically impossible to Lk. Charles Slows Down LAKE SHARLES — Shipping dropped during the past period even though therd were a number of vessels calling into port. The CS Baltimore, Government Camp, Cantigny, Council Grove, Bents Fort, Royal Oak and Brad­ ford Island (Cities Service); Del Rio (Mississippi), Almena (PanAtlantic); Petro Chem (Valentine) and Wang Archer (North Atlantic) were in port during the last period. All were in good shape with no reported beefs. existing medical services Would be sharply cut Back because an ade­ quate private program woujd be more costly than the present cost of the hospitals. The real target of the survey, then, is reducing or doing away with medical services for seamen. Once before, in 1953, the Savan­ nah hospital was the target of the economy axe, but a vigorous SIU for seamen. That collapsed after a White House conference on the subject between President Eisen­ hower and the late Harry Lundeberg, SIU of NA President. Now the Budget Bureau seems bent on resuming a piecemeal at­ tack on the hospitals in the hope that' such a move would stir up less opposition than the wholesale shut­ down. How To Help The Hospitals The latest threat to the Public Health Service hospitals can best be answered if Seafarers, members of,their families and friends let Congress and the Administration know where they stand. The SIU is convinced that clos­ ing of the Savannah hospital, should it take place, would be followed by further cutbacks in the Public Health Service, Write now to the officials and Congressmen listed below as well as to your own Senator and Repre­ sentative. Marion B. Folsom, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Dr. Leroy Burney, Surgeon General, US Public Health Service, Washington, DC. Sen. Lister Hill, chairman, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, chairman. Senate Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Committee; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chairman. House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries; House Office Build­ ing, Washington, DC. Rep. John E. Fogarty, chairman, House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education and Welfare; House Office Building, Washington, DC. i- li\ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 October 11, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU MED. CENTER OPEN TO FAMILIES SIU APPEALS BULL STRIKE BAN; MATES, ENGINEERS PICKET PR RATE INCREASE REJECTED URGE EARLY BID ON SIU SCHOLARSHIP ABTI-SIU ATTORNEY IN ‘SWEETHEART’ DEAL WELFARE PLAN CUTS OUT ‘$50 DEDUCTIBLE’ CHARGE POLES HATE REDS, SIU CREW SAYS TANKER CO. ORDERS FIVE SUPER-SHIPS MCLEAN OPENS BOXSHIP SERVICE, PLANS PR RUN COAL COMPANY SEEKS SCRAP CARGO RIGHTS CG CITES SIU BOSUM FOR RESCUING SHIPMATE NMU DELAYING TACTICS STALL ROBIN SHIP VOTE PRAISE APL CREW FOR FIGHT ON FIRE AFL-CIO REPORT TURNED DOWN AT TEAMSTER MEET BRIDGES UNDERMINES JONES ACT ROBIN CREWS VOW FIGHT FOR SIU VOTE VICTORY NMU STAMPS ITS LABEL ON DEAD SEAFARER ASKS TRACK RUKES FOR ALL SHIPS RADIO UNIONS OK SHIP PHONES CURRAN AGAIN ENDORSES ILA WC CO’S PACE INDUSTRY IN SHIP REPLACEMENTS UNIONS READY FIGHT ON BLUE CROSS RATE BOOST BUCKET BRIGADE WHIPS FIRE IN GRAIN SHIPPER DELTA LINE TO BUILD NEW FLEET SEAFARERS START LETTER-WRITING DRIVE TO SAVE PHS HOSPITALS COURT BARS CO. CLAIMS AGAINST US Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/11/1957 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. XIX, No. 21 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/134132373a3bb65fde31cbb11d996a95.PDF 0f788be6a94427fdb0f3dc0b5d7a1a1e PDF Text Text .7 • SEAFARERS LOG •OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO » PHS THREATENED BY ECONOMY MOVE -Story on Page 3 Spirit remains high, among SIUNA oldtimers in the American Coal beef, as Carey J. Beck, SIU engine utility (top), gives victory highsign on Harry L. Glucksman. ABs Robert Dunkelberger, SUP; Joe Savoca, SIU, and SIU bosuns T. Cepriano and E. Anderson gather in messhall. Cepriano replaced Anderson on the ship. (Story on page 5. Feature on page 8.) r' -4 •"^1 I • . u.! "I -•I �Pkfe Two SEAFARERS Mr; 'Efhits' Plays 'Position' September 27, 1957 LOG No Break In Bull Strike; Court Sessions Continue On Co, Injunction Move The SIU's strike against Bull Line was in its sixth week today with picketing contin­ uing on three fronts despite company moves for an injunction. Seafarers now have picketlines up in Baltimore and San Juan, as well as New York. A second company try for^' an injunction is still under are the Arlyn, Hilton and Suzanne. was the Frances, which was tied up study following a hearing The remainder of the Bull Line on arrival the day the strike began, - AIMU PILOT-sepr i2,les; Wednesday before a court-appoint­ ed referee. A similar hearing is scheduled for Monday on a Bull Line petition to bar picketing by the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The licensed officers went out on strike in separate wage dis­ putes with the company two days after the SIU strike was called on August 19th. All three unions have had their own picketlines up since that time. All but a handful of the com­ pany's ships are still in operation and are expected to be tied up on arrival. The Ines heads the list of ships due back from offshore voyages and should be in New York this weekend. The others Curran Now Admits Blacklist After vehemently denying that he or the National Maritime Union had anything to do with the American Merchant Marine Institute's industry-wide blacklist, NMU Pres­ ident Joseph Curran now blandly admits its existence in the latest issue of the "Pilot." What's more, Curran concedes'*' that individual companies in this position in the face of blacklist. They realize that sea­ AMMI President Ralph Casey's being hired out of the union have been blacklisting NMU written statement to the steamship men, hall several times a year in the members for many years now. companies to the contrary. Casey NMU's action in such instances,: wrote that the matter was taken Curran says, consists of taking a "P ^^'th the NMU, which entered "trade union position"—whatever into negotiations and amended its employment clause to pave the he means by that. Curran's latest on the subject way for the blacklist as "a corrolin the September 12 "Pilot" fol­ lary to this revised employment lowed weeks of indignant denials clause ..." Denounced Casey that he had anything to do with Curran even carried his pretense the blacklist machinery set up by the AMMI and the Marine Index to the point of writing Casey a Bureau. The latter is an investi­ letter "denouncing" him for setting gations agency used by company up the blacklist—all this after agents in dealing with seamen's in­ NMU had agreed to it in negoti­ jury claims. Curran had persisted ations. Now, Curran openly admits, not only is there a blacklist but, as the LOG had pointed out many times, it existed for years on the basis of individual company action. The companies, Curran says, "simply Objections are increasing kept files on the man and when he within AFL-CIO Maritime ranks came down to the ship for employ­ to NMU President Joseph Cur­ ment, they rejected him ... the ran's membership on the AFL- shipowners were in the habit of CIO Ethical Practices Commit­ maintaining a lifelong penalty tee. Additional unions are against men guilty of only one in­ raising questions following the fraction of their rules." stand taken by the SIU, the Of course, the industry-wide IBL and others that Curran is blacklist means the companies unfit to serve on the committee. have refined the whole operation The objectors point to several by setting up a central bureau for lections by Curran which reflect that purpose. The Idea was sim­ unfavorably on him and could plicity itself. In the SIU and af­ be used to embarrass the com­ filiated unions there were pioneer­ mittee and undermine its au­ ing moves in past years in the area thority. They cite as examples of industry-wide vacation and wel­ Curran's open support of the fare plans as the most efficient AFL-ousted International Long­ system for the benefit of the mem­ shoremen's Association against bership. The NMU, by making the AFL-CIO, his cooperation use of the industry-wide formula with steamship management in for the shipowners' purpose has the blacklisting of seamen, his earned itself the dubious distinc­ intimate relationship with the tion of being first (and only) with president of United States an industry-wide blacklist. Lines, as reflected in his mem­ Curran Kids Membership bership on the so-called mari­ In attempting to excuse this time "labcr-managemcnt com­ procedure to his membership, Cur­ mittee," his endorsement of sweetheart contracts and paper ran declared that "when we receive locals as in the District 50- such letters [notices of biacklistAmerican Coal Shipping set-up. ing—ed.] from the companies, the Under those circumstances, union attempts to determine the they point out, an accused indi­ facts and takes a trade union posi­ vidual brought before the com­ tion on them." What Curran doesn't teii his mittee could raise embarrassing membership is that no other union questions about the, fitness of in maritime would permit any one of the judges. company to operate' any kind of / Ask Curran Boot From Ethics Body y normal course of events, are par­ ticularly vulnerable to loss of live­ lihood if a company could arbitrar­ ily reject them. A true trade un­ ion position is "no blacklist al­ lowed." Instead, responsible union pro­ cedure is to set up union machin­ ery for dealing with performers and foul-ups. Such machinery, under the control of rank-and-file membership committees, assures protection against personal grudges of ships' officers or company ad­ ministrators. Whatever Curran means by a "trade union position" (and judg­ ing from his "trade union posi­ tions" on the ILA and District 50, that's a pretty elastic term in his book) it is obvious that NMU men have been blacklisted in the past and are being blacklisted today, with the consent and approval of the NMU. Curran's Excuse As would be expected, Curran excuses the whole system by claim­ ing- that it is aimed at the "per­ formers" of whom he says, "We want to see them elfminated from the industry." It doesn't take much figuring for any seaman to realize that all a shipowner has to do to get rid of militant union men is to label them "performer" and make them walk the plank. Curran found the blacklist mighty handy in the past to deal with some of his opposition on the ships. It is a powerful club to have around whenever any crewmember talks back on a beef or speaks critically of the NMU's policy. Who is Herman E. Cooper? what is his role in the trade union movement?' These questions wfil be de­ veloped in future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. fleet is idled either in Norfolk or in one of the struck ports. In ad­ dition, the Dorothy is laid up in a Chester, Pa., shipyard, and the cablelayer Arthur M. Huddell is Inactive at Port Angeles, Wash. Unable to get the SIU's peaceful picketing barred by an injunction in its first attempt in Brooklyn Supreme Court, Bull Line is trying again with, a petition. Following preliminary hearings. Justice James S. Brown named former Justice John MacCrate of the Appellate Division as a referee to hold fur­ ther hearings on the amended Bull Line petition. One hearing has already been held this week. The strike began following a breakdown of negotiations that be­ gan last June between an SIU committee and the company. The talks got underway after the SIU moved to reopen its agreement on wages and other monetary matters under the • standard reopening clause in SIU contracts. Negotia­ tions reached an impasse over Union demands for parity with the West Coast on overtime and pen­ alty rates plus a 20 percent acrossthe-board wage increase, all re­ troactive to July 1, 1957. Picketlines went up two days after the 60-day strike notice re­ quired under the Taft-Hartley Law expired on Saturday, August 17. The membership had previously au­ thorized strike action in the event the wage talks broke down. Separate negotiations by the MM&P and MEBA bogged down on the officers' demands for a six percent general wage increase plus additional compensation for the mates and engineers under a June 15, 1957 wage review. First ship affected by the strike and then the Kathryn, Beatrice and Elizabeth. The Carolyn and Jean were struck in San Juan two weeks ago. Ships' radio officers and purs­ ers, as well as longshoremen and teamsters, have all respected the various union picketlines. Turn Back 45 Vessels To Reserve WASHINGTON —One-third of the 134 Government-owned ships bareboated by private operators last year are already back in lay-up or heading back to the boneyard. The current cargo slump will re-idle 45 ships operated by ten companies under the charter pro­ gram. None of them are operators under contract with the SIU. An additional seven ships now being used by the Military Sea Transportation Service will be re­ delivered in the near future, leav­ ing a total of 87 still under charter. About half of them are carrying Government - sponsored cargoes. The rest are split between the coal trades and berth operators. The companies, covering all coasts, and the number of ships in­ volved, are as follows: American Export, 6; Arrow, 2; A. L. Burbank, 2; Greece, 1;. Isbrandtsen, 10; Luckenbach, 4; Lykes, 6; Marine Transport LJne, 4; Pacific Atlantic, 1; Pope & Talbot, 5; T. J. Steven­ son, 1, and Stockard, 3. Second US Strike Ends Gas Turbine At Union Oil Vessel Sails SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific have started manning vessels of Union Oil's Pacific Coast Trans­ port fleet after the company signed a contract with the Radio Officers Union settling their 11-week strike. The ROU struck the company in June. The union sought wages in the Union Oil fleet on a scale with those paid in other fleets. The contract grants immediate wage and benefit increases, with parity being achieved by a second wage increase on January 1. A converted Liberty ship powered by the world's largest free piston gas turbine sailed from New York last month for operating tests. The gas turbine ship William Patterson, which is propelled by a 6,000-hp engine, will carry military cargo to Northern Europe during the experiment. It is the fourth Liberty in the Government's $12 million experimental conversion and engine replacement program, and the second powered by a gas turbine. Power for the Patterson is sup­ plied by six free piston gas gen­ erators, or "gasifiers" on a common Sept. 27, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 20 piping, and a turbine. The gas gen­ erator produces hot gases for the turbine, which supplies shaft horse»' power. The gasifiers can use Bunker C PAUt IlAlL. Secretary-Treamrer and other low grade fuels, and have HEBBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWUC high thermal efficiency. General SPIVACK, AL MASXIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Motors, which developed it, be­ Writers. BILL HOODY. Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. lieves that the plant \Wll be approx­ imately 20 percent more efficient Publishad blwaalcly at tha haadquartara tha Seafarars Intarnatlonal Union, At­ than equal size steam or centrifu­ of lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth gal gas turbine installations.Avanua, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Entered as second class matter The Maritime Administration be­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under lieves that the free piston plan of­ ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. fers "exceptional possibilities" for future applications.' SEAFARERS LOG �September 27, 1957 SEAFARERS Pace Thre* LOG Back Door Attack Hits PHS 1 How To Help The Hospitals The latest threat to the Public Health Service hospitals can best be answered if Seafarers, members of their fam­ ilies and friends let Congress and the Administration know where they stand. The SIU is convinced that closing of the Savannah hospital, should it take place, would be fol­ lowed by further cutbacks in the Public Health Service. Write now to the officials an€ Congressmen listed below as well as to your own Senator and Representative. Marion B. Folsom, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Dr. Leroy Burney, Surgeon General, US Public Health Service, Washington, DC. Sen. Lister Hill, chahman, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, chairman. Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, Senate Office Build­ ing, Washington, DC. Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chairman, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries; House Office Building, Washington, DC. Rep. John E. Fogarty, chairman. House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education- and Welfare; House Office Building, Washington, DC. Wage, Pension Benefits Gained in Pacific Pact SAN FRANCISCO-Joint negotiations by the three unions of SIU Pacific District with West Coast shipowners has again paid off for the membership, this time in increased wages, )ension payments, logging * imits and'pre-shipping medi­ cordlngly. Overtime rates for en­ try ratings was increased to $2.25 cal examination facilities. f The new pension which will ap ply to the members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen, and the Marine Cooks and Stewards have been ratified by the respective memiberships. Under the new agreements wages .were increased $20 to $37 a month with cargo and freight han­ dling penalty rates going up ac- Seattle Slows, Ratings Ample SEATTLE—A proposal was made at the last membership meeting, reports Jeff Gillette, port agent, concerning the possibility of haying a patrolman stationed in Portland, Oregon, to service vessels docking In that area. As it now stands the patrolmen have to work out of the Seattle hall and spend most of their time traveling anywhere from the Canadian border to Coos Bay. It has been a slow period on the shipping front. Although registra­ tion has dropped off slightly, the port has plenty of rated deck and steward department men. The SS Wild Ranger, Fairport, Yaka (Waterman) and Ocean Joyce (Ocean. Trans.) paid off during the past two weeks. The Wild Ranger, Fairport and Ocean Joyce signed on again while the Yaka went into temporary lay-up. She is expected cut again in approxiniately two v/eeks. The Texmar, Seamar (Calmiar) and Rebecca (Intercontinental) put into port to be serviced. an hour while they jumped to $2.98 cents and hour for rated men. Under the new scales, a bosun on a passenger ship will make $707 a month while a bosun on a small freighter wil draw $574 a month. AB watch-stander rates are now $478 per month. Payments under the three-union combined pension plan were in­ creased by 25 percent, bringing the maximum payment up to $125 a month. Also accepted was the abolition of two-for-one loggings as of the first of October. In addition to wage and pension increases, the operators agreed to pay five cents a day per man to build medical clinics. The clinics, which will be named the Harry Lundeberg Memorial Clinics, will furnish pre-hiring medical exam­ inations to all union members re­ turned to jobs. Examinations by the clinics will be accepted by all of the contracting companies. It was also announced that a joint approach would be held with the Internal Revenue Department to work out a more equitable sys­ tem of taxing seamen's wages. The Department now considers wages as earned when paid. But in some fields, especially the maritime in­ dustry, this results in a seaman being taxed in one year for money earned during an earlier period, often pushing.up the tax-rate ac­ cordingly. Some recommendations to rem­ edy this situation, outside of a Government ruling,.would be to have the company pay a seaman his. earned income before the end of the tax calendar year, or to adopt a pro-rata payment system. • Savannah, 3 Other Hospitals Threatened In Economy Move WASHINGTON — A renewed attack on Public Health Service hospitals for seamen has been launched by the Bureau of the Budget. After allowing this yearns appropriation for the hospitals to go through without a murmer of oppo­ sition, the Bureau is nowt sharpening^ the ax for next year. The first step in the cam­ paign is a move to shut down Public Health hos­ pitals in Savannah and three other cities. The move is in the form of a "survey" which will "determine the most effective and economical means of providing medical care for its beneficiaries now receiving care through Serv­ ice hospitals located in Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Savan­ nah . . ." The announcement adds "The new studies will be made as a re­ sult of a suggestion by the Bureau of the Budget that perhaps other medical, care facilities in these areas could provide satisfactory medical care more economically." PHS Now Target While the Service announcement tried to soften the blow by stating that "no immediate changes are contemplated in the existing pro­ gram," SIU headquarters is con­ vinced that the PHS hospitals are now the target for Administration forces who are out to shut them down. The point of the proposed sur­ vey is to determine whether sea­ men and others eligible for PHS care could be treated more cheaply by entering into contracts with private doctors and private facili­ ties. If the survey were to come up with figures "proving" a saving, it is expected that tremendous pressure would be brought to bear to bring about abolition of the present PHS program. Union reaction to the latest at­ tack on the hospitals was swift. "The SIU serves notice," SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall declared, that it will oppose very strongly any renewed efforts to whittle away the PHS medical care pro­ gram for seamen. Destroying Pub- SCHEDULE OF SIIT MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13 Under fire once before, Savonnoh PHS hospital is one of four such facilities which could be closed if survey ordered by Bureau of Budget finds that private treatment is "cheaper." i lie Health Service facilities for the sake of paper savings is the falsest kind of economy which will only result in added costs to the Gov­ ernment and the shipowner in the long run." Cut Rate Medical Care Experts on medical care and hospital administration agree that it would be practically impossible to provide services the hospitals now offer under the proposed con­ tract system. What it would mean is that existing medical services to seamen would be sharply cut back because an adequate private program would cost far more than the present cost of the hospitals. The real target of the survey then, is reducing or doing away with medical services for seamen. The high cost of private medical services for seamen has been con­ firmed by the experience of PHS in cases where seamen have been hospitalized elsewhere because of an emergency. (See story adjoin­ ing). Once before, in May, 1953, the Savannah hospital was the target of the economy ax when Mrs. Oveta Gulp Hobby, then Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed closing the Savannah, Fort Stanton and Cleve­ land hospitals. The last two were shut down, but a vigorous SIU campaign saved the Savannah hos­ pital. It was admitted at the time by a Department spokesman that clos­ ing of the Savannah hospital would be a serious reduction of medical services to US seamen since it is the only such facility existing be­ tween Norfolk and New Orleans. Lundeberg Intervened After the Savannah closings were rescinded, Mrs. Hobby came up later in the year with a proposal to shut down all medical treatment facilities for seamen. That proposal blew up a storm of protest in mari­ time quarters. The Hobby plan was dropped in 1954 after the late Harry Lundeberg, SIU of NA presi­ dent, had a conference on the sub­ ject with President Eisenhower at the White House. Now the Budget Bureau seems bent on resuming a piecemeal at­ tack on the hospitals in the hopo that such a move would stir up less opposition than the whoiesala shutdown. Aside from providing medical care to seamen. Coast Guardsmen and to several groups of Federal employees, the PHS hospitals have served as training centers for MDs, specialists and technicians, many of whom later go out and serve tha community in private practice. Closing of the hospitals wou'd add to the serious shortage of such training facilities. The hospitals have also made notable progress in many medical research areas. Emergency? Notify PHS, Crews Told Seamen who are hospitalized in emergency cases in facilities other than those of the Public Health Service are urged to contact the PHS as soon as possible so that a transfer can be arranged. The rules of the Service permit the hospital to take financial re­ sponsibility for seamen's care at other facilities in genuine emer­ gencies. However, the Service is anxious to reduce such situations to a minimum. In many instances, the cost of such emergency treat­ ment at private facilities haa proven to be excessive. Consequently, ship's officers, crewmembers and others are urged to contact the nearest PHS facility immediately in an emergency to prevent hospitalization of seamen at other facilities or to secure transfers as soon as possible. The PHS maintains ambulance services for such cases. In New York, the hospital tele­ phone Is Glbrall^r 7-3010. ri �SEAFARERS rzge rour LOG St. Louis MTD Council Chartered • September 27, 1957 September 4 Through September 17 port Charter for newest MTD port council is presented in St, Loujs^ by Harry O'Reilly, executive secretary of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (right), to council president John Nabor, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 688. Looking on (I. to r.) are council secretary Edward Adams of the Masters, Mates I Pilots and Edward Weber of Firemen A Oilers Local 6, council vice-president. Pocket-Size 'Bug' Is Business Must Boston • oaoooaea**** . New York • •••••••••••• . Philadelphia ••••••••aoooo . . Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle • •••••••••••• . DOCK B Ens. A 7 78 26 53 2 18 3 17 5 1 .6 5 17 7 19 9 14 14 4 36 16 46 9 8 2 15 58 10 29 7 28 19 3 13 11 17 3 2 3 10 25 6 12 10 22 19 DocB B Bnfl. A Eng. B 156 16 Dock A Total Port Stcfc A' Boston New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah T.nnpa Mobile New Oi'leans Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Eng. B Dock A Dock 1 6 4 8 5 2 1 7 5 8 16 8 17 3 287 139 Stow. A Stow. B Tetol A Total B Total Rag. 2 10 6 13 6 0 3 1 28 5 10 2 14 4 15 166 50 132 36 22 10 65 199 25 78 44 85 55 7 41 22 47 14 3 12 16 70 18 41 21 50 37 22 207 72 179 50 25 22 81 269 43 119 65 135 92 Stow. A Stow. B Total A Total 8 Total Rog. 288 104 982 399 1381 4 92 8 33 10 '4 3 24 •e-. 67 2 17 17 27 20 Shipped 1Dock C 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 Ina. A 1 44 10 27 5 4 2 27 43 10 14 3 28 16 Ens. B 2 S 6 6 8 3 1 11 16 5 13 8 20 8 Eng. C 0 5 1 1 5 0 1, 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 Stow A 1 37 7 25 5 5 0 33 35 4 15 5 29 11 Stow. Stow. B C 1 9 3 2 4 2 1 3 12 5 12 8 10 4 Tetol A 0 4 125 4 0 30 87 0 0 20 0 19 0 7 0 90 0 129 2 24 0 60 15 1 0 92 0 45 stow. Total c A 7 747 Total B 4 20 13 16 17 7 3 21 33 18 41 24 47 15 Total Total Ship. C 0 15 1 3 6 0 1 1 2 3 0 3 0 1 8 160 44 106 43 26 11 112 164 45 101 42 139 61 Minature tape recorders that can be carried in a pocket 18 Stow. Stow. Dock Deck 1Dock Eng. Eng. Total Total Total Enfl, are becoming a popular itepi among business and labor a e , A B B C Ship. A C A B spies the "Wall Street Journal" reports. The "Journal" calls 11 234 18 ^12 76 279 36 1062 91 112 Total tape-recorder eavesdropping a-*^ "rapidly growing develop­ be carried in a briefcase and cover SIU shipping hurdled the 1,000-job mark once again during the last two weeks despite ment" in the business world a 60-foot range. A tie-clasp usually the idling of the bulk of the Bull Line fleet. The total number of jobs > dispatched was and cites tiguics showing that one serves as a convenient place to 1,062. Registration totalled 1,381, showing a slight rise over the previous period. Seven ports listed shipping I manufacturer of a midget recorder hide the mike. It seems _the only way to make gains and three others held to tripled liis sales in two years. The midget recorders, the paper sure conversations are not being the status quo. Improved job «ays, "arc finding much use in give-and-take labor negotiations." It quotes a New York ".security consultant" (ex-lie detector special­ ist for the Armed Forces) as re­ porting that they sometimes are planted in rooms "where labor negotiators are planning sti-ategy." In addition, recorders find a multitude of uses in the business tr. Seafarers' A-1 Job On Beefs Applauded "bugged" is to hold meetings in bathing suits in a rowboat 40 yards from shore. But somebody had better cheek that rowboat first. activity was marked in Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, Mobile, Hous­ ton, Wilmington and San Fran­ cisco. "Steady" was the word for New Orleans, Lake Charles and NEW YORK—Shipping has remained fairly steady in Seattle. The West Coast ports this port during the past two weeks, reports Bill Hall, as­ seem to have snapped back after a brief lull and the Gulf, except sistant secretary-treasurer. With the exception of a few key for Tampa, remains busy. New ratings, class A men should • York, Boston, Philadelphia and be able to ship out without should be good. The Josefina (Lib. Tampa were the only areas show­ much difficulty since many of Nav) was in port after an ll-month ing a decline. the berths are still being filled tramping trip in the Far East. Needless to say most of the men The greatest activity was still in by Class "B" and "C" men. The New York "Daily Worker," the deck department, with the wid­ Headquarters, Hall said, would were anxious to stretch their legs voice of the Communist party in est spread between registration like to extend its thanks to all of on the beach for awhile before America has become a victim of and shipping. Black gang registra­ the brothers who are doing more shipping out again. capitalism and is forced to make tion generally kept pace with the than their share in the beefs and "drastic changes" in its fight for jobs available, while the steward organizing drives now going on in suiwival. The newspaper is now go­ department was the least active. the various ports. There has been ing to publish only a four-page Jobs for class A men rose to 70 no trouble getting men to take edition, four days a week. percent of the total shipped, as turns on the picketlines down at In a front page editorial, tlie class B dropped to 26 percent.-' the Bull Line pier, and around a Worker announced that "constantly Four ports shipped no class C men few of the hold-out companies falling circulation and a virtual at all. Class C shipping dropped being organized by the MAWD. New financing is being sought by ban on advertising" with "mount­ to four percent of the total. He praised the men working on the SlU-contracted TMT Trailer ing publication costs," were major The following is the forecast the Robin Line fleet ships under Ferry Inc. to overcome a financial causes behind the cutback. adverse conditions. They are con­ loss suffered during 1956. Eric port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New York: tinually being swamped with propa­ Rath, president of the company, The paper, which had been the official organ of the US Communist Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . ganda from the NMU, he said, but has informed creditors that he was party since 1924, has "reached bot­ Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk: Slow are doing their jobs in true SIU seeking funds to pay outstanding tom" financially. Instead of its . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: style. debts and continue the company's There were 33 ships in port dur­ program of establishing trailcrship Quiet . . . Mobile: Good . . . New usual eight-page, five-day-a-week publication, the paper will now Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: ing the pa.st period. The Alcoa services between the US mainland, come out with a four-page edition, Steady . . . Houston: Good . . . Ranger, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Part­ Puerto Rico and the We.st Indies. Monday through Thursday, and its Wilmington: Fair . . . San Fran­ ner (Alcoa); Ideal X, CoaMnga Rath attributed the company's Hills, Almena (Fan-Atlantic); Hur­ 1956 losses to delays in converting 12-page weekend edition on Frid- cisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. ricane, Madaket (Waterman); Steel the Carib Queen and Florida days. Rover, Steel Executive (Isthmian); Queen for trailership service, as According to figures quoted in Robin Mowbray (Robin Line); Can- well as operating difficulties on the editorial, the paper's deficit is tigny (Cities Service^ Seatrain the Carib Queen, including a approaching the quarter million Georgia ((Seatrain); Pan boiler explosion. mark while its income for the past The Carib Queen had made two year is running $50,000 below last Ship's delegates are urged to Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.), year's. A major setback was the notify the Union immediately and Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ trial voyages to Europe on MSTS riers) all paid off. The Barbara charter before going into service failure of the paper's spring fund when a shipmate is taken off raising drive to meet expectations. the vessel in any port because Frietchie (Liberty Nav.), Robin on the islands run. In addition to the Carib Queen, Of the $100,000 goal, it has been of illness or injury. Delegates Mowbray (Robin); and Steel Ad­ TMT had been operating a num­ should not wait until they send vocate (Isthmian) signed on. able to raise only $45,000 so far. Among the vessels in port to be ber of smaller vessels as well as It was just over two weeks ago in the ship's minutes but should that the Communist party in the handle the matter in a separate serviced were the Young America some unmanned LSTs which were US announced that its membership communication, so that the Un­ (Waterman); Val Chem (Heron); hauled by tugs on charter from the had dropped down to 10,000, a loss ion can determine in what man­ Seatrain's Georgia, New York, US government. Texas, Louisiana and Savannah; The Carib Queen is the first of some 7,000 members in the past ner it can aid the brother. Yorkmar, Massmar, Calmar (Calti-ue "roll-oh, roll-off" ship in com­ It would also be helpful if year alone. As for circulation, the paper, which had boasted of a read­ the full name, rating and book mar); Alcoa Rynner and Partner mercial service carrying trailer ing public of 100,000 in the '30s, now number was sent in. - Address (Alcoa), Steel Maker (Isthmian; trucks and private cars on three moans of "slightly under" 10,000 these notifications to Welfare Robin Sherwood (Robin) and Cities deck levels. It was originally *. Seiwice Baltimore (CUies Service). Landing Ship Dock that had been daily, and "slightly over" 13,000 on Services at beadq^ters. Shipping for the "next period converted for roU-on service; the weekends. • ^ 'Worker' Down To Four Pages New Financing Sought By TMT arena whether it is spying out in­ formation about a competitor's plans or making sure the prices quoted by salesmen are on the level. The recorders are so effi­ cient that the chairman of a New York State legislative committee said that "wire tapping is small potatoes." A typical unit, one of the small­ est available, is less than seven Inches long, four inches wide and IVi inches deep. It can pick up sound from 20 feet away and re­ cord 20 minutes' conversation. Other, larger-sized ones can easily Notify Union About Sick Men �SEAFARERS September 27. 1957 Pare Five LOG Navy May Discard 'Effective Controi', Magnuson Reports '4?. The "effective control" theory used to justify the Govern­ ment's ship transfer policy may finally be on the way out. Sen, Warren G. Magnuson said last week he expected the Navy to reverse itself and-*" though they were under the torpedo the whole idea. Panamanian or Liberian flagi Since the start of the trans , -t • Thus, though scores of transfers had reduced the US tramp fleet to dangerous levels by 1956, de­ fense needs were still said to be safeguarded. Now standing by while ship is in lay-up, these three SIU oldtimers are shown aboard the Cleveland Now, says the chairman of the Abbe (I to r) J, Davis, wiper; John Olsen AB; Aldifonso Galindez, bosun. At right, Felix Villiran, Senate Foreign Commerce Com­ mittee, top Government defense steward utility on the Harry Glucksman, is shown at work in the galley. planners appear to be taking an­ other long, hard look at the whole shipping picture. The White House announced some time ago that the future status of the privately-op­ erated merchant fleet was being studied by the National Security Council, the nation's top policy The increasing number of "no board, in connection with overall beefs to report" appearing in the defense planning. NORFOLK—Plagued by a declining coal market, the American Coal Shipping Company ship's minute Conflicting views voiced by Gov­ has placed two vessels in indefinite lay-up in the past two weeks. A third ship, the com­ points out the ernment officials at Congressional pany-owned Coal Miner, has been in lay-up for the past four weeks but is scheduled to fine Job being hearings earlier this year finally take on a crew sometime to-> — done by the vari­ drew assurances from the Pentagon day or over the weekend. laid up. It had 18 SIU men in the quested 30 ships from the Govern­ ous shipboard ment. Six were broken out, and delegates to keep that the merchant marine still was The ships in lay-up are the crew. then breakouts were halted because their vessels run considered "vital" and was not be­ Martha Berry and the Cleveland As a result, the count on the four ning in true SIU ing abandoned. However, no major Abbe. There is some question as ships still active at the'moment of labor disputes involving AFLstyle. Special effort was put forth at tha last to whether or not the ships will be stands at NMU 60, SIU 52. In ad­ CIO maritime unions, including the mention went to session to salvage the shipbuilding decommissioned .as there is no car­ dition, the company has been fol­ SIU, Masters Mates and Pilots and the delegates of budget, and it emerged finally as a go in sight for them. Coal rates on lowing the NMU's tack on chal­ Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ Padgett the Steel Maker. meager $3 million item. ciation. Of the six, there are just A reversal of Jthe "effective con­ the European run have been fluc­ lenges to the discharges of SIU four left in operation today. The crew \\'ants to go on record as oldtimers. The company has been tuating at or under $4 a ton, which •saying they appreciate the time trol" principle would mean greater is far below the break-even figure The bottom has dropped out of refusing to rehire SIU men whose and energy put in by W. A. Padgett chances of success for a sizable for UjS-flag Libertys. the coal export market, with some discharges have been questioned as ship's delegate, Fred Umholtz shipbuilding appropriation next by the NMU and the Coast Guard. moves in Europe to rent Liberty Lay-up Helps NMU of the deck department, Lawrence year. Sen. Magnuson said he was This, of course, has helped NMU ships as dead storage for huge coal The effect of the lay-up. by co­ Mitchell of the stewards and Leon­ optimistic this would come about. stocks that cannot be moved off in its efforts to grab the lead. He sharply criticized the Depart­ incidence or not, was to throw the ard Pardeu who represents the the docks over there. Fleet-Wide Majority black gang. To summarize their ment of Commerce for the failure lead in the fleet to the NMU. Two report: "No beefs, everybody of the last budget and for "putting of the three ships now inactive, the Even with this latest NMU tac­ the American merchant marine un­ Abbe and the Coal Miner, had SIU happy." tic, the SIU would still be holding Also brought into the spotlight der wraps." Magnuson said "if we majorities on board. The Beri-j' was a 99-96 lead if ships in laydon't do something next session, split- down the middle, 14-14. up were all running with their ori­ were the delegates of the Del Sud, Thomas Liles, Nick Fuukeii, H, our ship construction program will Meanwhile, other ships have ginal crews. It was noted that the come and gone since the Abbe was company had laid up the Abbe, a Green and Paul Huseby. Ship's drop to nothing." delegates Thomas Hill of the ship with a heavy SIU majority, Oceanstar and John Jellette of the and then, a few days later, found Grain Shipper were also cited by cargo for the Walter Hines Page, their shipmates for doing "a fine a ship on which NMU leads by a job." good margin. As reported in the September Originallj\ just one year ago, 13th edition of the SEAFARERS American Coal Shipping had re­ The spectre of a New York City LOG, brothers on subsidy for a foreign-flag shipping the SS Seamar company is being created by tha got roused up A week of hearings on the SIU's petition for collective conflicting cost estimates on a over a year-old bargaining voting on Robin Line ships has come to a close in new municipal pier for the Hol­ misdated report ^ ^ A P A HER, S land-America Line. New York. The National Labor Relations Board regional which was sent At odds are the city's Depart­ in and printed office is passing the testimony ment of Marine and Aviation and under a current on to Washington headquarthe Port of New York authority, a date, "Not only ters for final decision. bi-state body created by the New do we have one Both Moore-McCormack, the York and New Jersey state legis­ of the best stew­ current owners of the Robin Line, Hunter latures. The Port Authority claims ards afloat, writes and the National Maritime Union the city agency underestimated the ship's delegate B, Hunter, but we intervened in the case to oppose costs of the proposed West Side ^ AiOW IN SOTH want to straighten out the record giving Seafarers on Robin Line SAN FRANCISCO—Seafarers in terminal for Holland-America by and let you know that this ship is ships the right to vote for the un­ this port have continued to enjoy $7 million. in very good shape with good cooks another period of good shipping The difference, it contends, will and messmen and a top-notch ion of their choice by secret ballot. and from the number of vessels ex­ Meanwhile, the NMU has un­ mean a loss of almost a half mil­ deck department. "And, he added, leashed a propaganda barrage on pected in, future shipping also lion dollars in annual rentals to "don't forget our fine engine de­ the ships in efforts to win alle­ looks good in contrast to what the city under its lease agreement partment. They are doing a great other ports have been reporting with the foreign line. The De­ job considering the ups and downs giance from the crewmembers. lately. Filed August 9 partment of Marine and Aviation they have on these Libertys." There were four vessels paying The SIU filed its election peti­ has countered with a charge that tion on August 9 in order to pro­ off, five signing on and eight inthe PA's figure was a "guessti­ tect the job rights of Seafarers on transits during the past two weeks. mate," since its engineers had no the Robin vessels after Moore- The John C (Atlantic Carriers), way of checking the actual plans. McCormack attempted to turn the Rebecca (Intercontinental), Iber­ The city's figure is $18 millionville (Waterman) and Alcoa Pointer plus; the Authority's, $25 millionA reminder from SIU head­ crews and the ships over to the (Alcoa) paid off while the Maiden plus. NMU. Seafarers on the ships have quarters cautions all Seafarers Creek, Iberville, Wild Ranger (Wa­ Previous municipal waterfront leaving their ships to contact been forced to work under NMU terman); Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) and contract conditions without the op­ projects have not always been the hall in ample time to allow self-supporting. One completed in the Union to dispatch a replace­ portunity of deciding which union Natalie (Intercontinental) signed on. 1953 under a different city admin­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ shall represent them. The SIU has represented the In-transits were the LaSalle, istration is still operating at a fore paying off may cause a de­ loss. Howevei', the city agency layed sailing, force the ship to fleet since 1940 when it won an Chickasaw (Waterman); Pacific sail short of the manning re­ election by a count of 199 to one. Cloud (Compass); Lawrence Victoi-y said Its present $187 million water­ It was one of a . series of SIU (Mississippi); Arthur M. Huddell quirements and needlessly make front program would be self-susthe work tougher for your ship- election victories in many of its (Bull); Steel Worker (Isthmian); sustaining and that terms for tha contracted fl^ts following NMU Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Carriers) and •^lates. Hol^p^-^j^X^ca based challenges to SIU representation.| the Texmar (Calmar). on ^t principle. fer program, US approval for the runaway registry of American ships has been based on the belief that, in an emergency, the Government could find them "available" even New Coal Fleet Lay~Ups Cloud Company's Outlook Ai^ue Over NY 'Subsidy' Aid To Dutch Hearings End On Robin Line Vote, Await Decision Frisco Boasts Lots Of Action Quitting Ship? Notify Union iBootUVN SAOUAoee' -iS • M �Fagre Six S£^F^Jl£llS Seafarer A Citizen After W-Yr. Fight September 27, 195T LOG Courtesy Helps A ten-year fight to block deportation and win American citizenship wound up in success for Seafarer Felix Dayrit, He was sworn in as an American citizen after President Eisen­ hower signed a series of priv--* ate bills passed at the last ses­ 1947 and came into the. Union ac­ sion of Congress giving him cordingly. Now that his long fight for citi­ and several other aliens permisBion to reside in the United zenship has been won, Dayrit will be able to take time out to study States. Dayrit, who sails as wiper, has for a rating in the engine depart­ been bucking for citizenship ever ment. since he came to the United States on a US vessel, the Staghound, in September, 1946. At the age of 29, Dayrit had enlisted in the US Army in Aus­ tralia back in 1943 and served for three years. His wartime serv­ ice qualified him for citizenship but because he was sailing on The Radio Officers Union and merchant vessels he missed out on an Immigration the American Radio Association have jointly announced the sign­ hearing in 1946, Then, he said, his wartime eligi­ ing of a no-raiding pact calling for bility expired and Immigration a program of mutual assistance on Etarted putting pressure on him common problems. A series of joint meetings led to be deported to the Philippines. Following the passage of the Mc- to the pact-signing September 12. Carran Act, he ran into serious It will be implemented by a threeman committee representing each difficulties. "The Union was very helpful to union. The ROU-ARA agreement fol­ me then," he said, "very often giv­ lows a similar pact announced last ing me letters to Immigration as­ suring that I could ship out so fall between the SlU-affiliated that they would give me the neces­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Bene­ sary shore leave." After previous attempts had ficial Association. Agreement among the engin­ failed, Dayrit succeeded in getting eers' unions followed shortly after legislative relief through Congress. He took his oath of citizenship the MEBA announced the sever­ ing of its ties with the National on September 10th. Dayrit came to the United States Maritime Union and the "AFL-CIO originally on an NMU-contracted Maritime Committee" composed of ship but being dissatisfied with former CIO organizations. The conditions aboard there, switched MEBA-NMU break after a 20-year to the Isthmian fleet. He partici­ alliance erupted over the refusal pated in the organizing drive and of the NMU to support the en­ the subsequent Isthmian strike of gineers in the American Coal Ship­ ping beef. The alliance among the radio officers' unions calls for coopera­ tion on the economic, public re­ lations and technical fronts "to op­ pose any efforts to water down the radio safety provisions of the LAKE CHARLES- -Residents of law ..." The unions also agreed Lake Charles and neighboring to draw up a joint code of pro­ towns are breathing a lot easier, fessional ethics for the seagoing reports Leroy Clarke, port agent, radio officer. since Hurricane Esther decided not General chairman Andrew Macto stop and pay a visit. The port Donald and secretary-treasurer got hit with some of her tail winds Joseph P. Glynn signed the pact but there was no damage reported. for the ROU, and president W. R. Meanwhile union leaders from here Steinberg and secretary-treasurer and New Orleans are in a huddle Bernard L. Smith for the ARA. working out plans for their next West Coast ROU representative move in the building bee in Cam­ Lester Parnell and ARA viceeron Parish. president Philip O'Rourke will Shipping held its own during the round out the three-man commit­ past two weeks, with a few Class tee for each union on the joint "C" men scuring berths. Calling council. into this area were the Govern­ Both unions are outgrowths of ment Camp, CS Baltimore, Council earlier organizations, from which Grove, Cantigny, -Chiwawa and the the ROU seceded about 1940 due Bents Fort (Cities Service); to alleged Communist control and Maxton, Ideal X, Warrior (Pan-At­ then received an AFL charter lantic); Pan Oceanic Transporter through its parent Commercial (Penn. Nav.); Del Campo, Del Telegraphers Union. The ARA Rio, Del Santos, (Delta); Lucille group broke off later, in 1947, and Bloomfield (Bloomfield); Petro- was part of the CIO. Both are Chem (Valentine); Val Chem (Her­ members of the AFL-CIO today. on). All were reported in good Shape with no major beefs. ROU, ARA Sign Mutual Help Pact Storm Skips Lk. Charles Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the secretary-treas­ urer's office. • • ' • An invisible but very important factor in shipboard safety is the state of mind of the crew. A ship that is relatively free of irritations and arguments, where con­ sideration for one's shipmates is uppermost, has a bet­ ter chance of being accident-free. It's been well estab­ lished by the experts that men who are peeved and upset are more vulnerable to accidents. That's how courtesy toward one's shipmates can help. It means showing those little considerations of daily shipboard life like keeping quiet in the passage­ ways so others can sleep. A sleepy seaman finds it tough to be alert on the job. It means reducing per­ sonal beefs and arguments to a minimum ar^d making allowances for other's likes and dislikes. What it all adds up to is that a happy ship is a safer ship. Safety and shipboard courtesy go hand in hand. Tampa Hopes For Pick-Up TAMl A—Although it was a poor period for shipping in this area with only two in-transit vessels constituting all of the business, it is expected to pick up somewhat during the next two weeks. The Warrior (Waterman) and Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa) called into port to be serviced. Both vessels were Jn , goodshapo with no, rq^ ported beefs.. r ( 'I I Ah SlU Ship IS a Safe Shif. \ - : •' H 'mmm'M -* I �September tl, IMT SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG Page Seven Gateway City AH Set For Debut Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Bald? Toupee Is'Only Answer People have a lot of trouble with hair. Men often feel they don't have enough. Women worry about superfluous growth. All this concern has made the public a target for television, radio and newspaper ads from hair "consultants" and sellers of tonics, and dan­ druff removers, shampoos and other products. Bald-headed men are specials game. Scalp "specialists" sell them everything from expensive "treatments" to bottled lotions and sham­ poos for home use. In one case, Frommes Scalp Specialists ran an ad (in the "BuffaloCourier Express") showing before-and-after photos of customers who apparently had grown new hair. The ad claimed the photos were not retouched. But one man whose photo was shown told the Buffalo Bet­ ter Business Bureau the picture was "highly exaggerated, misleading and untrue." He stated he had paid $130 for a series of treatments with a verbal (not written) guarantee of results, but still was bald, as the BBB officials could plainly see. The Frommes representative retorted First of the C-2s to be con­ that the customer had lost the growth shown in the photograph beeause verted into a contoinership, he had stopped the treatment. the SlU-monned Gateway A whole string of hair-treatment firms, some with offices in a num­ City shows off her radicallyber of cities, recently have been charged by the Federal Trade Com­ different superstructure as she mission with exaggerated claims. Among them are Keele Hair and undergoes sea trials off Mo­ Scalp Specialists: Rogers Hair Experts; Bishop Hair Experts; Merrill bile. Ship is scheduled to Hair and Scalp Consultants; Kelvex Inc.; Collins Hair and Scalp Ex­ open formal coastwise conperts; Winston, Ltd.; and Loesch Hair Experts. tainership service on Octo­ Bishop, which has offices in several cities, had advertised that "Bald­ ber 4. At right are a few of ness can be prevented in almost every case . , . "in almost every the hundreds of trailer bodies case, baldness starts with some lo­ cal scalp disorder . . . can be cor­ and cabs stacked in Water­ rected quickly by Bishop Hair Ex­ man-Pan Atlantic's Port New­ perts." Bishop has denied the FTC ark terminal in anticipation of charges and insists its treatments the start of the contoinership are "beneficial." Similarly, Mer­ run. rill, Kelvex, Collins, Carey and Winston have denied they misrep­ resented the benefits of their hair and scalp preparations. But, the FTC says, the companies' prepara­ tions would have no value in treat­ ment of the most common type of baldness, known as "male pattern baldness." Keele and Rogers send out sales­ The AFL-CIO Executive Council has ordered the sus--t men to all parts of the United pension of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for York, James R. Hoffa of Detroit, States and Canada to sell their being "dominated or substantially influenced by corrupt in and Rep. John F. Shelley, foimer preparations. The FTC reports fluences." The action paves the> head of the California State AFL. that the salesmen are advertised Hoffa, like Beck, has been a prime way for expulsion of the giant ance of sharply critical reports as "famous trichologists." They target of the McClellan Commit­ set up temporary offiees usually union from the 15-million- against all three suspect unions tee and the AFL-CIO Elliical Prac­ member merged labor federation, by the Federation's Ethical Prac in hotels, and advertise for people tices Committee. Hickey is familiar to come in for diagnosis and ad­ if It does not make changes in its tices Committee. AFL-CIO Presi to Seafarers as the secretary-treas­ official family. dent George Meany and other Fed­ vice. The complaint charges that the salesmen do not have competent This week's move against the eration spokesmen have made it urer of Local 807, composed largely training in dermatology or any/other branch of medicine dealing with Teamsters had its forerunner in plain that "corrupt" unions deserve of waterfront teamsters in the NY the diagnosis or treatment of scalp disorders affecting hair. 1953 when the AFL ousted the old no refuge in the AFL-CIO and can area. Another widely-advertised hair and scalp preparation is Persulan, sold by Drake Laboratories, Inc. You may have seen or heard news­ ILA on similar grounds and char­ only bring harm to the labor move­ papers, magazines or radio ads for Persulan. A typical claim: "I have tered the International Brother­ ment as a whole. A number of Congressmen tried treated four men with thin temples and bald spots and they can truly hood of Longshoremen in its place. Z Others Face Axe to push through new restrictive say that Persulan really stopped that hair from falling and grew hair on the thin bald spots . . ." The Council's clean-up drive was legislation against trade unions at Persulan just won't do these things, the FTC experts say. also directed at the Bakery and the last session and are ready to Loesch Hair Experts advertised products for home treatment with Confectionery Workers and the try again when Congress meets in such claims as "Results from home treatment are quickly noticeable Uited Textile Workers, which January. Any failure to act by the .. . usually it takes just a few weeks to cleanse the hair of dandruff... likewise face expulsion by the end Federation would be regarded as kill the bacteria swarming underneath the scalp, correct local dis­ of October. A fourth AFL-CIO or­ an Invitation for even stricter orders and stop excess hair fall." But an FTC examiner found that ganization, the Laundry Workers measures in Congress. WASHINGTON—With their bid none of Loesch's products will prevent or overcome any type of bald­ International Union, has been The Executive Council's suspen­ ness or hair loss. Nor will they cure bacteria "swarming beneath the under suspension since May. sion edicts emphasized that its find­ for a rate boost frozen by the Fed­ scalp" because bacteria don't exist there. Fast-breaking developments shap­ ings did not represent an "indict­ eral Maritime Board, two SIUPeach Ftaa Doesn't Last ing up in Washington and Miami ment" of members of the unions contracted operators in Jhe Puerto It is true that some preparations as Loesch's may cause a fuzi to will likely produce further action involved who "want, and are eor grow on a bald scalp. This fuzz is known as "lanugo" or "puppy hair.' in the AFL-CIO clean-up campaign. titled to have, a clean union." It Rican trade have asked for an But it is not hair and never grows to real hair. Also, such fuzz sub­ The Senate's McClellan Committee said its case was basically against emergency rate increase of eight sequently often drops off and is not replaced, the American Medical resumed its hearings in the capi­ officials who refused to explain or percent until the Board sets final Association reports. tal as IBT delegates continued con­ answer substantial derogatory rates. Attornies representing Al­ Most cases of baldness derive from three factors: heredity, hormonal verging on the Florida resort city charges against them. These dealt coa and Bull, in asking for the balance and simply getting older. These types are what are called for their regular union convention with the use of union funds and emergency rate, promised to re­ "male pattern baldness." There is really no known product or treat­ opening Monday. union position for personal pur­ imburse shippers if the FMB ment that will prevent this common type of baldness, or grow hair. poses, improper handling of wel­ should find against them in rate Voting by the AFL-CIO's top There are a number of products useful for removing dandruff scales, governing body followed the Issu- fare funds, failure to act against hearings scheduled for January. The petition said that the eight although some merely contain alcohol which dissolves surface dandruff. corrupt union officials or those But the relief afforded by lotions and shampoos is only temporary. charged with corruption and sim­ percent emergency increase is "the ilar grounds. absolute minimum required by the For example, the FTC has issued a complaint against the Helena Curtis "Enden Shampoo." These ads showed a man scratching his head The Teamsters convention will carriers ... to tide them over the as a voice asked him: . . . "don't you know there's a new proven way elect a new union president one next four months." The argument, Seafarers mailing in checks week from today, succeeding re­ was challenged by the Puerto to end your dandruff problems once and for all?" The FTC complains or money orders to the Union tiring president Dave Beck. this commercial is misleading because, it says, Enden will not cure Rican government wliich declared to cover dues payments are dandruff or have any other lasting effect. The condition will return if He was suspended as an AFL- that the figures used underslated urged to be sure to make all of CIO vice-president and member of company profits. the regular use of the products is discontinued. Claims that a hair lotion or "tonic" will "nourish" the hair also them payable to the SIU-A&G the Executive Council last Spring The opei'ators' action was should be viewed skeptically, the BBB's warn. The fact is hair gets, District. for refusing to explain charges con­ prompted by a decision of the Some Seafarers have sent in cerning his handling of union its nourishment from tlie blood stream and you can't feed the roots checks and money orders in the funds. These charges formed part board to put off a general rata from outside like fertilizing grass. boost that had been scheduled for What is beneficial is the massage you give your scalp when you names of individual headquar^ of the basis for the suspension of September 18. apply a hair tonic.. This may stimulate a flow of blood to the scalp ters officials. This makes for a the IBT itself this week. Governor Luis Munoz Marin has problem in bookkeeping which with possible benefit. You can massage without buying a tonic,, of fading contenders to succeed threatened to charter sliips for the can be avoided if checks are course. Many tonics do contain a counter-irritant which further helps made out to the Union directly. Beck Include Thomas J. Haggerty trade under government) auspkei stimulate a flow of blood. . . of Chicago; Thomas Hickey of New if the rates are boosted.... _ .J -M . AFL-CIO Orders Teamster Clean-Up Operators Seek Interim Boost in PR Rates Make Checks To 'SiU-A&G' ••x . M: -L �Pasre Eight SEAFARERS LOG 8eilt«mber 27< 1957 States Still Ux In'57 On Base Pay, Child Labor A majority of the states have been ri6gligent during the past 20 years in providing up-to-date standards covering minimum wages and child labor, Statistics from a recent sur-> vey published by "Labor's consistencies" in the procedure of Economic Review" revealed setting wage on an industry-wide Selection of headlines from Seafarers LOG shows some of highlights of year-long American Coal Shipping beef. that 22' states have-. no minimum wage provisions at all while all but six fail to provide legislative pro­ tection for children doitig agricul­ tural work outside of school hours. In 1956, it was pointed out, 70 percent of the women studied in the retail trades field in Pennsyl­ vania earned $1 an hour or less, while in Arkansas a similiar study uncovered wages as low as $7 per week in some counties. While about 24 million workers are covered by the Federal miniimum wage law, the article contend­ ed, another 20 million must depend on their state laws for any pro­ tection. This situation, it continu­ ed, is due to the "delays and in- Coal Beet Xelebrates' Birthday It was just a year ago this coming Thursday that the Fed­ eral Maritime Board gave its official blessing to American Coal Shipping Inc. by agreeing to charter to it 30 Liberty ships for the coal trade. That-* date, October 3, simultaneous­ been struggling vainly to clear the ly marked the start of an in­ decks for the American Coal op­ basis through wage boards. Instead of adopting the wage board type of protection, more and more states are adopting the basic minimum wage for all types of work. This procedure, they said, is much easier to administer than a number of separate regulations. As for child labor laws, the ar­ ticle reflected, they were written when farming was considered ^ "family business' and thus exempt­ ed from these provisions. But the states have failed to take into con­ sideration today's modern farm factories and are leaving children of all ages open to vicious exploi­ tation. Today 22 states exempt agricul­ ture completely from child labor laws while 20 other states and the Federal government exempt such work When done outside school hours. But in many areas from Maine to California, farmers are relying on so-called "crop-yacar tions" to cut up the school term so as to completely nullify even these bare minimum standards. The effect of these reduced and cut-up school terms was reflected in a 1956 survey by the Department of Labor on the scholastic achieve­ ments of working farm children. Over 57 percent of the 4,000 chil­ dren studied were in grades below normal for their age. any ACS ship at the time, but NMU was an" ally of District 50 in Curran informed the MEBA he its efforts to raid AFL-CIO unions. would order his membership to Curran's defiance of AFL-CIO cross the picketlines and berated on behalf of District 50 evidently the officers for striking against the was based on his belief that he vasion of the maritime union field eration and pave the way for fur­ company union set-up. He had de­ could oust the SIU from the fleet by John L. Lewis with the active ther District 50 raiding in mari­ cided, for his convenience, that with the company's help. When District 50 was a "recognized" mari­ the Federal Court spelled out hir­ aid and support of the National time. time union. Maritime Union. ing rules for the coal fleet, specify­ Paper Local Established MEBA Breaks Away ing that seniority would prevail, At the time of its formation, As soon as the company had its MEBA's response was to break Curran exulted that NMU would American Coal had advertised it­ self as a $50 million combine which charters okayed, it created a paper its tie with the AFL-CIO Maritime "whip the SIU." was going to establish a new Amer­ ships' officers union out of thin air Committee (the old CIO Maritime Much to his chagrin, oldtimers ican-flag operation and develop the and "signed" a dummy agreement Committee). It went on record to from the SIU and Pacific District coal-carrying trade, as well as jobs with the "union," a previously non­ "condemn the policy of the Na­ unions turned out in sufficient for the United Mine Workers existent Norfolk local of District tional Maritime Union ... as be­ numbers to give the SIU the lead members. What was mot advertised 50. The non-existent union was ing completely inconsistent with in the fleet shortly after crewing v/as its other objective, that of given jurisdiction over all officers, the time-honored obligations of a of the ships began in April. That finding a new outlet for the activi­ deck and engine, to be employed sister maritime union . . ." lead has held on a fleet-wide basis ties of the Mine Workers District on America Coal ships. Meanwhile, the SIU had gotten for the past six months, despite In that same week, ACS huddled into a beef with the company on NMU's initial edge of six jobs on 50, an affiliate of UMW that had been created expressly for the pur­ with the National Maritime Union its own hook. When the SIU the Coal Miner granted to it by BALTIMORE — Although shipi pose of raiding and harassing mem­ and signed a back door agreement learned of the company's success the court. ping has picked up somewhat dur­ ber unions of the AFL and CIO. which was later invalidated for all in bidding for Government char­ Seafarers Fired ing the last two weeks over the Since the United Mine Workers practical purposes by the National ters, Seafarers started approaching When SIU refused to be prior period. It is still considered is part owner of American Coal Labor Relations Board. The NLRB the company, to apply for jobs with slow for this port. But the next along with several coal producers pointed out that the agreement was a view toward organizing the ships. "whipped" Curran again turned to period offers promise of increased District 50 for help. Mates and signed before the company had and coal-carrying railroads and Approximately 300 men applied job activity as three vessels, the Lewis, as a member of its board of a single ship or a single unlicensed and all of them were rejected, with engineers got to work firing SIU SS Mermaid (Metro Petroleum), men in large numbers on a variety crewmember for the NMU to directors is in a position to push many being refused a job applica­ Oceanstar (Ocean Clippers) and through his own objectives, the for­ represent. It wasn't until December tion even though the company was of trumped-up charges. NMU men, the Winter Hill (Cities Service) are for some reason, were immune to 13, 1956, two months later, that mation of the company was just scheduled to fill some 900 jobs on expected to take on full crews very what the doctor ordered for him. American Coal got a ship. This was 30 ships. It was then that the SIU such firings. One chief engineer soon after a short lay-up. The reg­ who made the mistake of firing the Chian Trader, the only ship filed charges against the company Or so he thought. several NMU members was given ular calls for Ore line vessels It is generally agreed that Lewis the company owns which was pur­ at the NLRB and started to picket his walking papers and the NMU should add to the pick-up. himself was the moving foixe be­ chased from Arc Steamship Com­ American Coal ships. members were reinstated. Organizing in this area has con­ hind the formation of the company pany, renamed the Coal Miner and Late in January, 1957, Maritime tinued to meet with success. Three Not even this tactic, which has since he broached the idea orig­ crewed by the NMU with the ship's Administrator Clarence Morse more, companies have been can­ been the subject of additional SIU officers hired off the street. inally back in 1952. halted further breakouts to ACS One of the unanswered questions because of the labor disputes in­ Labor Board charges, proved suf­ vassed and pledge cards are being Previous M'time Raids about American Coal is how it volved. A few days later, the ficient to give the NMU the edge signed in rapid order. An election District 50's venture into mari­ managed to get charters from the NLRB, on the basis that the com­ it so desperately sought and is bid is expected in the near future. There were 11 ships paying off time was not new. It had estab­ US Government when it did not pany had discriminated against still seeking through a variety of during the last period. They were lished footholds in American Ex­ own or operate any ships of its own. Seafarers, went into Federal Court questionable moves. port back in 1946 when it signed a As for the company, it has paid the Feltore, Oremar, Cubore and got out a temporary restrain­ Sharp Reaction back door agreement for ships' of­ heavily for becoming a pawn of (Ore); Mae, Jean, Edith, Emilia ing order forbidding the company The reaction to District 50's in­ from refusing employment to Sea­ Lewis' labor ambitions. The terms (Bull); Young America (Water­ ficers in that fleet and broke a strike by the Marine Engineers vasion was sharp. The Masters, farers." of its charter specified that the 30 man); Oceanstar (Ocean Clippers); Winter Hill (Cities Service); and Beneficial Association. It also had Mates and Pilots and Marine En­ It was at this time that AFL-CIO Liberty ships it was to get were contracts with assorted tug, barge gineers Beneficial Association (who President George Meany inter­ to be a stop-gap until modern coal- the Steel Apprentice (Isthmian). and other harbor operations in a as licensed officers, do not come vened and invited all AFL-CIO carriers came off the drawing Signing on were the Feltore, Orenumber of East Coast ports, al­ under NLRB jurisdiction) had been unions involved to meet with him boards. The Federal Maritime mar, Cubore (Ore); Kenmar and though was recently cleaned out meeting with the company seeking on February 21. At the meeting, Board had specified that it would the Bethcoaster (Calmar). of Baltimore by the SIU's Harbor contracts when District 50's paper Meany put forth a package pro­ review the situation within six Fourteen vessels called into" and Inland Waterways Division. Norfolk local was sprung on them. posal calling on the SIU to with­ months to assure that the company port to be serviced. They included And Lewis had established a close The officers unions started picket­ draw from the fleet, in return for was carrying out its construction the Cubore, Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Runner, Flomar, Santore, Steel relationship with, the International ing the company's offices and later which the MU was to support the plans. Longshoremen's Association after it ships, when ACS started break­ officers' unions. In the last few months there has Rover, Venore, Steel Executive, it was ousted from the AFL by ing them out of the boneyard. (All not been a whisper out of the com­ Baltore, Venore, Alcoa Partner, SIU Agrees To Settle the ships' officers on llie Chian loaning it some $400,000. pany on its long range commit­ Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Roamer, With the establishment of Ameri- Trader, who were MM&P-MEBA The SIU agreed to do so in the ments. . A sharp decline in the coal Marore and the Robin Goodfellow. ican Coal, Lewis saw the oppor­ members, were fired when ACS interests of AFL-CIO harmony al­ market has made for additional tunity for a new breakthrough for took possession of the ship). though it felt it had a soiid beef difficulties. It remains to be seen The MEBA, which had a close against the company. Nevertheless how long American Goal will per­ District 50.. What's more he found himself an ally in the ranks of the relationship with NMU for 20 the NMU refused to withdraw even sist in trying to undermine AFLAFL-CIO In the person of NMU years, approached that union .seek­ with a guarantee of a tree hand CIO maritime unions and how long That convinced the NMU will assist the company in President Joseph Curran.. Since ing its support. NMU had not in the fleet.. then, the Lewis-Curran axis has placed any crewmembers on board SIU and the officers unions that its objectives. Bait. Union Drive Gains �; i^i- .;-r.;^. .-vj-i IV'V September tl, IMI SEAFARERS IPG Pate Nine Another PHS Service: Dental Care for Seamen One of the unpublicized aspects of the Public Health Serv­ ice is the complete dental care program offered to American seamen. Seamen who are eligible for PHS treatment are equally eligible for dental repairs. Where necessary the den­ tal department will provide a new set of choppers to those seamen who need them. Like other PHS services, dental treatment is provided cost-free to qualified men. The PHS dental set-up is geared to the seaman's schedule, since unlike a shoreside resident, a seaman can't stretch out his dental visits over a period of months. The Public Health facilities are such that in the New York area seamen can get all their dental needs taken care of inside of a month, and that would include the two and a half to three weeks needed to make a new set of dentures when they are called for. , ., A few figures will serve to illustrate the scope of the dental services. In New York between the PHS outpatient clinic in Manhattan and the Staten Island hospital there are 24 dentists available. Thirteen dental chairs assure little or no waiting for service. Dr. Robert Moore, the chief of dentistry in this area, reports that in 1956 alone the New York facilities handled 36,433 dental visits, making untold thousands of fiillings. His department extracted over 11,000 decayed teeth and manufactured approximately 2,500 new dentures. The department also serves as a training center, offering intern­ ships to dental school graduates. PHS facilities in other cities, while not quite as elaborate, are ample to take care of sea­ man's needs. . , , A popular misconception among seamen is that there is a charge for dentures. Some charges used to exist but were abolished six years ago. The PHS will not replace single teeth but will provide dentures where a man's chewing is seriously affected or where the absence of teeth would inter­ fere with his job, such as in the steward departments of passenger vessels. Any Seafarer who enters the hospital or the outpatient clinic for treatment of another ailment is entitled to a dental checkup if he so desires. Or he can get his dentistry taken care of while waiting for a good run to show up on the board. Unfortunately, sea­ men, like other mortals, tend to post­ pone the inevitable visit to the den­ tist until they really start hurting. While the PHS can, and does, a good job of repair and replacement, the best set of dentures doesn't adequ­ ately substitute for nature's own. The regular dental check-ups of­ fered to Seafarers free of charge are the ideal way to prevent dental troubles and keep teeth in good con­ dition to tackle those shipboard steaks and chops. Technician finishes off set of dentures in the hospital lab. I •4\ • ^ • .. •• One of the 24 dentists on the Public Health staff in the New York area. Dr. Charles P. White, chats with Seafarer Lowell Harris. An in-patient, Harris took the occasion to get his teeth treated. I "Sll Dr. Robert Moore, chief of dentistry in the port, checks Harris' record. Overhead light (top) puts out about 900 candlepower, makes for excellent viewing. Dr. Alfred Popper checks teeth of Seafarer Rufus Free­ man while Mrs. A. Cahill, hospital nurse, stands by with chart. JIIIIBiiR Seaman coming into hospital intake office can request dental check-up along with other treatment. Outpatients at Hudson Street clinic as well as men in other ports can get same services. _ j -^ \ Harris demonstrates device which reduces pain of drill­ ing. By pressing button, water spray is ejected from drill tip, keeps drilling heat down. �Pafc Tea SEAFARERS INOUIRING SEAFARER QUESTION: Have you cut down on your smoking because of all the reports about smoking and cancer? Adrain C. Torres, AB: No sir, and I don't think I could even if wanted to. I've been smoking too long now and rcelly enjoy good cigarette with my coffee, am a very light smoker, less than a pack a day, but as I've said, just enjoy that smoke. As for.its causing cancer, that's something else. I never felt better, and I'm in good health. 4* t 4. t Robert Hutchins, cook: I'm not an excessive smoker as it is, so the reports have not caused me to cut down any. But if the reports were proved to be 100% correct I think I would cut down, or cut it out entirely. But from what I've read, it does not affect the light smoker, and that's my class. t r h 5. r 4^ Jim Staebler, FOW; I have cut down on my smoking, but not be­ cause of tliese reports. It is sel­ dom that I smoke while on a ship for I am more re­ laxed there, but I do smoke while on the beach. Guess it's the tension. Smoking » probably is a cause of cancer, but I think there are other factors involved too, and it is not cigarettes alone. 5. 4> Aniello Verdemare, OS. I don't have much faith in those reports. am a heavy smoker and have been for quite some time. I doubt I could quit even if I did believe the re­ ports. In fact, I should not be smoking right now, but what can I do? As a concession I use filter-tip cigarettes. They are easier on the throat. 4* 4' 4' Bill Williams, AB: I am smoking Ifick Geiling, baker: No, I have just as much as always for I don't not cut down any on my smoking believe that because of the smoking causes reports. I think lung cancer as there must be (he reports say. I something to .iust can't see them, but I don't why some of let it worry me. Ihese people who Just as long as worry so much I'm not sick. I about it use fil­ don't worry. The ters and the like. people who are If I had the always worrying choice of filters or not smoking. end up in that specially padded I'd give up smoking entirely. room. iiii LOG Sail Ship Sinks; 80 Men Lost The loss of 80 West German sea­ men on th bark Pamir in mid Atlantic Sunday may finally spell the end of Germany's fleet of merchantmen under sail. Only six men from the sailing ship are reported safe, despite conflieting reports earlier as the Pamir was battered by hurricane winds about 600 miles off the Azores. The vessel carried a crew of 86, includ­ ing 51 maritime cadets. The Isbandtsen ship Saxon and a Coast Guard cutter picked up all sur­ vivors during an international airsea search. The 3,000-ton Pamir, a fourmasted ship, was built in 1905 and was part of a fleet of cargocarriers under sail that was broken up six years ago. She and her sister ship were bought by a West German shipowner while bound for the scrap heap and put to sea again as combination freightsh'ps and training vessels. They were recunditioned under govern­ ment subsidy contracts. Unprofitable since then, the ship has been tramping all over the world. Four of the dozen sailing vessels under the German flag in the last 30 years have been lost at sea. The latest loss may finally idle the rest for good. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. Canada SIU Backs Copper Strike QUEBEC—Over 100 Seafarers of the SIU Canadian District, joined a motorcade in a "March on Quebec" demonstration protesting the Canadian government's inactivity in the face of violence against striking members of the United Steelworkers Union at Gaspe Copper mines in Mur--*""—"— — — dochville, Quebec. the company announced that it until they were finished before The strike has resulted in would not deal with the steelwork­ .telling them to return to their the death of two USWA members. Injuries to scores more, and exten­ sive damage to strikers, and union properly. With one exception, the strike has won the complete sup­ port of a unified labor front throughout Canada. The exception is the United Mine Workers Dis­ trict 50 which has manned two cargo ships and is carrying "hot" copper ore from the struck mines. The Steelworkcjs called the strike on March 11 after the presi­ dent of the union's local was fired by Gaspe, apparently because of his position in the union. This was the climax of a long series of anti­ union measures employed by the company in an effort to break the union. Tlie Steelworkers Union, which represents 95 percent of the employees involved, has been try­ ing for the past 12 months to secure certification from the Que­ bec Labour Relations Board. After firing trie local president. ers "because the union hadn't been certified," and started importing strikebreakers from all over Can­ ada and Europe. The company built bunkhouses on the top of a hill on company property to house the strikebreakers, Vhile some 200 armed Provincial police mounted guard around the plant and bunkhouses. Squads Attack Pickets Company strong-arm squads have attacked pickets and overturned cars while the police stood by. In one instance hundreds of union demonstrators, including Claude Jodoin of the Canadian Labor Con­ gress and members of the Cana­ dian and Catholic Confederation of Labor, were stoned while picketing the company plant. Scabs, safe behind their bunkhouse walls and police guards showered the pickets with rocks the size of baseballs. Many cars were thrown out of control and damaged, and six visiting unionists required hospital treatment. Armed police fired tear gas at the pickets in warning against an attempt to storm the hill. After the demonstrators left the lines, company squads broke into the USWA office and wrecked office furniture and equipment. They slashed upholstery, over­ turned seven cars, and broke win­ dows. The provincial police wailed bunkhouses. Dynamite Kills Striker Earlier in the strike one steelworker was killed and three In­ jured in a dynamite blast. The "March on Quebec" demon­ stration was called by the Quebec labor movement to present provin­ cial Premier Duplessis with a brief asking for positive action against the company's tactics. Scores of automobiles driven by Seafarers joined the procession to Quebec. At one time the line of cars stretched "for over 45 miles. In the provincial city tens of thou­ sands of unionists assembled before the legislature building while Roger Provost, president of the Quebec Federation of Labour, Louis Laberge, president of the Montreal Trades and Labor Coun­ cil, and many other labor leaders assailed the company's anti-labor tactics and the government's handsoff policy. Assail District 50 In speaking of the action of UMW District 50, the "Canadian Sailor" said "... we feel that by their contemptuous and shabby tactics to nullify the success of a beef which is supported, and is of vital importance to the entire Legitimate Trade Union movement of Canada, UMW District 50 has lost all color of right to be regis­ tered by union bretaren anywhere, of any affiliation, as a bona fide labour union... -September 27, 1957 ALCOA eiNNANT (Alcoa), Awf. IS— Chairman, A. Abramt; Sacratary H. RIdgaway. Vota taken on present method of job caUs. AU voted in favor. New delegate elected. Water too hot for baths. Find oat Why no water was obtained in Trinidad.'Pan­ try to be kept clean at night. Salt" and pepper shakers to be returned to messhaU. ALCOA RANISER (Alcaa), Aug. 34 —Chairman, P. Whithaus; Secretary, A. Carpenter. One man faUed to join ship and asked to be paid oif. Repairs not completed. New delegate elected. Keep bathrooms clean. Need new percolator cord, new screens and wind scoops. CITRUS PACKER (Waterm-,n), Sept. 3—Chairman, A. DeLanay; Secretary, W. Harper. Method of Job calls to remain the samo. -Trash and chains to be removed from deck. Ship needs fumigating. Electrician to be noti­ fied when drains are stopped up in wash room. repaired in Texas City. Ship's fund, $60.44. Soma disputed OT. Showers to be painted next trip. Discussion altout feeding longshoremen. Request different assortment of crackers. Need clarification on firing men not aboard one hour before sailing time. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), Aug. 31 —Chairman, C. Wandel; Secretary, L. Culllot. Company to give polio shots. Request better service from ship's doctor and larger water cooler. See what can be done about air condi­ tioning. MICHAEL (Carras), Aug. 35—Chair­ man, J. Parks; Secretary, O. McLean. Pay off in NJ. See delegate If you need mattress. Patrolman to make rounds. Ship needs fumigating. Wash­ ing machine to be kept clean. Drain lines to be- blown out and cleaned. See patrolman about fans. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Aug. 4—Chairman, T. Clough; Secre­ tary, Vy. Lane. One man missed ship JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Aug. 39—Chairman, L. Meyers; Secretary, . in Baltimore.'S.afel.v rules disregarded when ship is loaded. I'his is to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to Steward dept. Lengthy dis­ cussion on repairs. BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Aug. 35—Chairman, R. Yeretze; Secretary, B. Shultz. New York sub.sistence last trip to be discu.s.sed with patrolman. Ship's fund. $10. Vote of thanks to men organizing American Coal. Repair list to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. W. Calefato. Some mixup on replace­ ments. Only delegates can obtain draws from office: no individual draws between draws. Beefs to be brought up at meetings, not discussed in passageways. Ship's fund $22.90. Electric steam iron purchased to be crew's property. New delegate elected. Pantryman to assist messman. Dis­ cussion on service in messhall. Beefs to be made through proper channels. Laundry not to be hung in recreation room. Use fidley for all laundry. KENMAR (Calmar), Jun* 33—Chair­ man, J. Blake; Secretary, J. Marshall. Some disputed OT. Suggestion that company and ship safety committees take action concerning gangway con­ ditions at Spat-rows Point. Gangway facilities unsafe and hazardous. Aug. 18—Chairman, O. Hildreth; Secretary, M. Ward. One man left ship due to Rlness. Some disputed OT. Rearrange steward dept. foc'sles: steward should he on mates' deck consistent with other Llbertys. Hepair lists made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MARORE (Ore), Aug. 33—Chairman D. Stone; Secretary, I. Class. Galley repairs to be done in shipyard. Ship's fund $3.02. Some disputed OT. Re­ quests cold drinks and butter for night lunches. Knock on doors be­ fore enterting. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Aug. 18—Chairman T. James; Secretary, R. Barrett. Crew warned against performing. Offenders wiU be pun­ ished. New sec'y-reporter elected. Ship's fund $6.40. Each member to donate 50c for sports equipment. Keep messroom clean. Discussion on rusty water. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Aug. 31—Chairman, V. Orencio; Secretary, N. Power. AU detaUs taken care of before sailing. Ship's fund^ $27.91. New delegate and reporter elected. Discussion on getting crew's quarters sougeed and painted, keeping pantry and messroom clean at night and care of washing machine. No spare parts available. Keep aU outside screen doora locked in port except one near gangway to keep natives out. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), Aug. 35— Chairman, A. James; Secretary, M. Eschsnko. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Fan to be placed in pan­ try. Portholes to be checked and repaired. BALTORE (Ore), Aug. 1—Chairman, D. Buck; Secretary, W. Turpln. No beefs. Ship's fund $19.25. DEL ORO (Miss.), Aug. 11—Chair­ man, D. Ramsey; Secretary, V. Fitz­ gerald. Disputed OT and penalty cargo time straightened out and p.aid last trip. All beefs to be handled by dent, delegate.s. Members warned about de­ layed sailing. Ship's fund. $:!.3.09. Mag­ azines pureha.sed. New dclegale and treasurer elected. Hooks to be in­ stalled for cups in messball. Crew instructed on proper use of washing machine. Need more di.shcs in pantry, more variety of jams and jellies. STEEL APPRENTICE (Islhmian), May 32—Chairman, W. Velasquez; Sec­ retary, F. Perez. No beefs. Coniinunlcations posted. Aug. »—Chairman, L. Russi; Secre­ tary, J, McMahon. New stores lo be taken on in Bombay. Bosun li.-id argu­ ment regarding fire hose. Man got sick; doctor recommended Riving up the sea. Delegate recommended chockup at clinic. Water situation checked into. Tanks cleaned 6 moiiflis ago .md should be examined before signing new articles. Water has been salty during hot weather at Daminan and Has Tanura and tanks are rusly. Beefs to be handled through dcpl. delegates first. Repair list: to be prepared. .New man picked up at Khoramshar. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Aug. 35 —Chairman, V. MIynek; Secretary, J. Fulmers. Crew's quarlers lo be painted. Beefs to be discussed before signing on. Air ducts to be cleaned and filters to be replaced. Discussion on washing machine repair lis(. Shin to be fumigated for roaches and weevils, nequest scats instead of chairs for messhali. Wash down and sougee ship luure ufit-n and take better care of cups and glasses. See patrolman about pilot ladder. Present one is too heavy. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Aug. 8 — Chairman, L. Movall; Secretary, E. Dawkins. Telegrain from T. Flynn reads re Brother Waters' death. Letter of condolence to Mrs. Waters read. Wiper left ship without advance notice; Union notified. One man hospitaiized. Vote of thanks to It. Miller for job well done as delegate. Dis­ cussion on collection of funds in memory of D. Waters tabled. Photos and story of burial at sea to be sent to widow. Vole of thanks to steward dept. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Hugart; Secre­ tary, N. Lighten. Port disch.-ir.ges to be given at pay off. Hot water checked. See captain about diaw. See captain about coca cola and other items if men i-equest same. Ship's fund $9.20. One man injured in Pusan. Discussion re • transportation for B and C men. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Aug. 1— Chairman; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Ship's fund $5. One man quitting in Phila. Two men left ship, no re­ placements. Outside bathroom to be opened for longshoremen. Vole of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Also to member who handled two jobs. FORT HOSKINS (Cltlss Service), Aug. 18—Chairman, E. Bryant; Sec­ retary, Coumas. Some disputed" OT. .Anyone with information regarding P. Iverson'a accident see patrol­ man. Clean quarters before getting CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), July. into port. Repair list to be submitted. _ 38—Chairman, R. Meyvantsson; StcreJ. Holsenbeck. Men to get ration LOSMAR (Calmer) Aug. 18—Chair­ tary, of cigarettes when slop chest open. man, P. Alcain; Secretary, P. Olson. Specify of money -on draw list. New delegate elected. Need more Messmanamount changed to pantryman for silver and cups at night. Suggestion best interest of ail concerned. Ship's to start ship'a fund. fund $33.41. Pew hours disputed OT concerning late breakfast. Deck to be NEVA WEST (Bleomflald), Aug. 3$ painted in recreation room. Vote of —Chairman, J. Riley; Secretary, W. thanks to steward dept. for good ser­ Rinehart. New delegate elected. Need parts for washing machine. vice. Bathrooms to be kept clean. Repair list to be submitted. Check Cots to be returned afier use. Keep laundry locked in purl. sea chest in New Orleans. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Aug. 11—Chairman, B. Browning; Sec­ retary, P. Myatt. Ship's fund, $28.50. Library to be kept clean. Request new mattress if needed. Laundry schedule to be made up. Daymen to fumlgata ship for roaches. Order new library. IBERVILLE (Pan-Atlantic), July It —Chairman, J. McCill; Secretary, C. Ridge. Ship's fund $18.00. New dele­ gate elected. $222.55 spent for films and lamps. Discussion on projector payments, bathroom repairs. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Aug. 13—Chairman, $. Oarelai Secre­ tary, C. Kralss. Ship's fund, $56.99. New delegate elected. Coke machine to be repaired out of ship's fund. Aug.-3t—Chairman, $. Oarcla; Secra^ tary, C. Krelss. Coke machine to be Chairman. B. B'oster; Secretary, D. Ravosa. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $20. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate for job well done. Bathrooms and showers back aft to be kept cle'ag. Keturn cups and glasses to • paniry. . , TOPA TOFA (Waterman), Aug. 13— �September tl, 1957 S EA EA RERS T»ge Eleven LOG 'Gef In There And Operate!' An Old Familiar TuneLiving Costs Set Record WASHINGTON—the cost-of-living index rose to a new high for the 12th consecutive month with increased food and housing costs the main cause of the increase. According to the Bureau of ' months were March, April and Labor Statistics, the index for May. the month of August rose two- Food prices increased fourtenths of one percent from the July level, bringing the August total 3.6 percent above August of last year. The level is now 21 percent above the average 1947-49 level. The rise brought the spendable earnings of the average factory woi'ker below the level for the same month last year. This was the fourth month this year that a worker's take-home pay bought less than it had for the correspond­ ing month last year. The other high tenths of one percent while gas and electricity costs jumped ninetenths of one percent, the highest increase in any mpnth since Octo­ ber, 1948. Also showing marked increases^ were rents, FHA mortage rates and medical expenses. The cost of borrowing other money has also been on the upgrade. The continued rise in the cost index will result in "escalator clause" wage hikes for some 157,000 employees. The AFL-CIO Executive Council has voted to appropriate $50,000 for the training of African workers in the basic concepts of free trade unionism. The program calls for the selection of 10 to 12 promis­ ing young Africans each year for study in US trade schools and in American union procedures. The trainees, on completion of their courses, will be furnished with sub­ sidies when they go home in order to apply what they learned in train­ ing their countrymen. The move was designed to unite the free world with the new independent Africian nations. ployees is being sought'by many unions as a means of providing against inflation for those who will have to live on fixed incomes, announced A1 Whitehouse, director of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department. The theory was first adopted about eight years ago when more than a half a million members of United Steelworkers struck to force the industry to take more responsibility for the welfare of retired employees. A month long strike brought Bethlehem Steel to accept this principle. Since then other steel operators and automobile companies have adopted similar plans. t i 4. Vic LitardI Dies At 54 Seafarer Vic Litardi, an active Union member of many years standing, passed away last July 27th at the Kingsbridge Veterans Hospital, Bronx, New York. He had been ill for several years and had been hospitalized in various vet­ erans' hospitals for approximately two years prior to his death. He •was 54 years old. Widely-known to many Seafarers, Once again the chopping block is being readied for a hatchet job on the United States Public Health Service. The immedi­ ate victims are to be the Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Sa­ vannah hospitals, but once the "economy" move takes hold there is no telling how it will end. The actual surgical plan has been devised by the Bureau of the Budget, a longtime enemy of PHS, which has called for a "survey" of private medical facilities in the areas named to see if the Government installations can be shut down. Since statisticians can invariably come up with a set of figures to support any conclusion, there is no doubt they can pro­ duce a report to justify the closings. But this is by no means the whole story. Since the country is already confronted with a shortage of hospital facilities, the PHS shutdowns would only worsen the situation. In ad­ dition, the substitution of private facilities for the PHS hospi­ tals, can only mean a reduction in medical services for seamen and Federal employees entitled to Government medical care, and this emerges as the real reason for the "survey" move. The medical profession is already notorious for its opposi­ tion to Government medicine in any form, although it, as well as the public, has benefitted greatly from the use of the PHS hospitals as a proving ground for new techniques and research plus the training of skilled specialists. Previous hospital closings have only served to retard further essential research and to make hospital facilities less accessible to sea­ men and others who need them. It is hard to imagine a more costly "economy" move than this one. J. Perils Of The Sea Certainly no one in this business has to be reminded about the accident and injury potential aboard ship. Safety at sea is always complicated by the unknown and unexpected, which is what makes going to sea one of the most dangerous pro­ fessions of them all. Litardi had taken active part in many of the SIU's major beefs, par­ Whatever the cause, the loss of two SIU men on a Tampa ticularly the longshore beef in 1953 tug; of 94 persons, mostly children and old folks, in a ship and 1954 in the Port of New York. collision hear Buenos Aires and of a half dozen crewmen Subsequently he served as an or­ on a brand-new Liberian tanker—all of these are grim re­ ganizer for the International Transportworkers Federation in its ef­ minders that the sea is constantly exacting its toll, regardless forts to sign up runaway-flag ships of precautions taken against it. here. Ship safety, as envisioned in the SIU's industry-wide safety Buriel took place in Pinelawn Cemetery.' He • is survived by a' •program, is a never-ending job for this reason. No one should itiightiv^ r.' brother,..Angela^ The late Victor Litardi while at Sunmount, NY, VA hospital last summer. "Rock- and Roll" has hit the picket line. Striking members of Steel workers Local 5501 doing round-the-clock picket duty at Johnson's Spring Co., in Jefferson City, Tenn. have composed a song entitled "Walk Around the Clock." The song, composed of some 20 verses, is sung to the tune of "Rock Around the Clock." One of the verses goes like this: "We're gonna walk around the clock tonight. We're gonna walk, walk, walk till broad daylight. We're gonna walk around the clock tonight. We'll walk out there till we're soaked to the skin. We'll walk out there till John­ son gives in." 4 4. The average worker in Arizona is losing some 25 to 30 cents an hour in wages because of the state's "right to work" law, charges Eddie Eagle, secretary and busi­ ness representative of Local 109, Meat Cutters Union. Local 109 has been in Tucson for 20 years and the first contract with employers in 1937 was the same as in Los Angeles. However, he said, "today, they are $18 to $21 per week higher in wages, receive health and welfare benefits, a pension plan and many other fringe benefits that we do not have here." Arizona was one of the first states to~enact a "right to work" law. 4 4 4 4 4 4 The theme, "The union wants your dues," or "What do you get out of it?" as a means of hindering union organization proved unsuc­ cessful among White Hall, Md. mill employees of the Federal Paper Board Company when the United Papermakers and Paperworkers organized the plant. Soon after the union won an NLRB represen­ tation election the company an­ swered its own question. The first contract negotiated by the UPP Local 715 gave the mill board em­ ployees an average 22 cents an hour increase in wages and bene­ fits, or approximately $440 a year more for the first year of UPP representation, considerably more than the employees' dues will come to. Postal and civil service unions have bitterly denounced President Eisenhower's veto of the federal pay raise bill. Labeling the veto as a "crushing blow of devastating proportions," William Doherty, president of the Letter Carriers, said that postal workers have every right to be bitterly disappointed. Proponents of the bill pointed out that more than 50 percent of the postal employees have already been forced to take outside jobs in addition to a full day's work in the post office to stay abreast of the rising cost of living. A stronger bill, Doherty announced, will be proposed next session and will 4 4 4 An escalator clause in pension have a retroactive clause to make plans or some means of applying up, at least partially, for this year's bargaining gains to retired em- setback. 4 Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the' ship sailing shorthaiided. •• :c".' t• V 4 4 Wage boosts have been provided for engineers on 65 railroads after an hour-long bargaining session between the carriers and the Loco­ motive Firemen and Enginemen. The increases are 49 cents a day for yard engineers on a five day week, 31 cents for those on a six or seven day week, 38 cents per 100 miles for through freight ser­ vice engineers and six cents per " 100 mRes. for -passenger engineers. �Paffe Twelve SEAFARERS Grandpop Shows 'Em How SIU HAIL DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District B.4LTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON. 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 . 1419 R.van St. HEmlock C-5744 LAKE CHARLES, La... Leroy Clarke. Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV Tom Gould, Agent 912 Front St. Phone 2156 .MEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindse.v WUliams. Agent Tulane 8026 NEW. YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben Rees. Agent Seafarer John Zohil gives a few pointers on the ongler^s art to grandchildren Kathy, Debbie and Sandy in Philadelphia, after his last trip. He caught the brainfood during the intercoastal run on the Texmar. 127-129 Bank St. MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1633 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-3475 SAVANNAH E. B. McAuley, Agent Dunaif Or Boogabilla —What's In A Name? After months of pleasant (??) association, it's a little dis­ concerting to wake up one morning and find your ship dubbed the "Swedish motor ship Boogabilla" in the local press. The fact that the news'* photograph of the bogus Boo­ The Eureka episode has since gabilla clearly shows the name become history and the Dunaif wa.s "Charles Dunaif" lettered on the recently due back in Texas from stern and the US flag at the fantail the Far East "after four and a half is not too troublesome. It's that "Boogabilla" bit. If they were gonna goof, they might at least have tagged you the Queen Mary, or the Graf Spee, for that matter. None the less, all things are possible in Eureka, Calif., in the words of ship's reporter Truman W. Lane. "We found Eureka in depressed times," he stated, "and proceeded to remedy this in the approved manner. "The first night ashore we were greeted with sour looks and re­ quests for identification in the local bars, as there are quite a few of us on here under 30. But the next night things moved along in style after our singing troubadour, Her­ man Whisnant, gave out with one Ship's delegate Herman Whis­ of his famous arias to the accom­ nant, AB, and a friend in paniment of the band... I think Yokahama. He must have all of us enjoyed our stay there." done some singing there too. Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letter or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. Burly months, 18 ports and all kind of yen, hwan and Yankee dollars. Things are running smooth since we picked up some US stores in Hawaii, replacing the Japanese stores we had on board, all of which tasted like fish." No one knows exactly what hap­ pened to the Boogabilla, which apparently was loading for Austra­ lia at the same time the Dunaif was also in Eureka, but the gang is hoping their "namesake" had as good a trip as they did. 2 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 .2505 1st Ave. Elliott 4334 SEATTLE Jeff GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Plione 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 503 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HO.NOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 673 4th Ave.. Biookl.vn HYacinth 9-0165 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 1281!! Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MO.NTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Queheo 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAna! 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 / Great Lakes District ALPENA September 27, 1957 LOG 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NV 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 02nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Urges Revised Pension Set-Up •hip and told tht captain and steward of our poor circum­ stances. They responded vtrjr kindly by donating quantities of To the Editor: I am writing In regard to the milk,, cookies, jelly, molasses, question in the "Inquiring Sea­ Worchestershire sauce and pud­ farer" (LOG, Aug. 2, 1957) on ding which we appreciate deep­ "what would you like to see a* ly. We will never forget these the next forward step of the contributions for our orphanage Seafarers Welfare Plan?" We as a Union and all unions and would like to send our re­ have wanted our Government to gards to the Wild Ranger and lower the age for Social Secu­ its captain and steward. The rity eligibility from 63 to an age best of luck to your Union for­ ever. M. Chung Catholic Heart Orphanage letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. where a man can still enjoy a little life. We would be setting an example if we set a seatime limit of say 20 years, with no re­ quirement of disability. Let's take a look at our Army and Navy. Those men get pen­ sioned after 20 years whether they are 40, 50, or 60. All they need is the 20 years' time. As you know, we have a lot of re­ tired men who came out of the Navy, make a trip or two each year and are at ,an age where they can still enjoy life. Therefore this is what I'd like to see in the SIU: (DA pension at any age after 20 years' seatime, with no re­ quirement of disability. (2) A disability pension at any age after ten years' seatime. (3) A reduction of the $50deductible provision in the hos­ pital-surgical plan for SIU fam­ ilies to $25. What do you think brothers? James Eichenberg 4- S* 4< Ex-GI Starts Sailing Again To the Editor: 1 had been receiving the LOG while overseas with the Army, but now that 1 am home and sailing again 1 would appreciate having it sent to my home in­ stead. My parents always enjoyed reading the LOG before and I'll be able to keep up with current Union events while at home be­ tween trips. B. E. S. Clontz 4 4" 4" Lauds Kindness Of Wild Ranger To the Editor: It is wonderful to have the help of your people who have been very generous to our or­ ganization here in Pusan, Ko­ rea. It was on Aug. 17 while the SS Wild Ranger was lying at anchor here that I visited this 4" 4. 4 Offer Thanks To Cavalier To the Editor: The family of Franklin Cain wishes to thank the entire crew of the Alcoa Cavalier for their beautiful wreath, the warm ex­ pressions of sympathy, the gen­ erous donations and for other kindnesses shown on the occa­ sion of the death of our mother. May God reward you. ^ Franklin Cain & Family 4 4 4 Hails Kindness Of Phiia. SIU To the Editor: 1 am the wife of William Healy about whom an articlt appeared in the "Final Dis­ patch" column of the LOG on August 2, 1957. The article said Bill was sailing only two years, although he had been sailing for many more years than that. Bill was a v/onderful husband and father. AVe had five children and nine grandchildren of whom he was very proud. His brother was the late Lawrence "Red" Healy, who was well-known and well-liked in Philadelphia. Words cannot describe the kindness and thoughtfulness of the Seafarers of Philadelphia. When Bill was dying in the hos­ pital, "MOon" Mullins was In there at the same time and was always around Jurying to comfort us. He was wonderful and we will never forget him. At the funeral they all tried to help in some way and some came a good ways to be there. Steve Cai'dullo, the SIU agent in Philadelphia, also went out of his way to help and saw to it that 1 received the limit in wel­ fare benefits. With that help I own my own home and have a fund set aside to send my daugh­ ter through college. Bill had intended to try for a scholarship for our youngest daughter, Mary, wlio is 17. Bill is greatly missed by all of us. but 1 want to thank all the SIU men for their kindness. 1 hope you will also continue sending nje the LOG. Mrs. Edna Healy (Ed. note: Union records show that Brother Healy began sailing SIU ships in 1950. Sorry for the error. The LOG will, of course, continue to be sent to you.) By Bernard Seaman �SEAFARERS September 27, 1957 ALCOA PiLORIM (Alcoa), May H— Chairman, P. Shandl; Saeratary, W. «cott. Dlacuaalon on launch aervlce In Maracaibo and Cabimas; matter referred to patrolman. Some disputed or. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Need new wasliing machine. Aug. I—Chairman, P. Murray; Sec­ retary, I. Moency. Repair list to be submitted. Some disputed OT. Soiled Unen to be returned on day of linen issue. Return all cups and glasses to scullery. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory), July 14—Chairman, H. Lanier; Secre­ tary, W. Barth. EnElneer took two new chairs for his office that were purchased for messroom. Ship's fund $35.40. Some disputed OT. New dele­ gate elected to act as treasurer. Suggestion to permit longshoremen to use recreation room but not messroom. Salads not to be placed on tables too soon. Aug. 5—Chairman, H. Lanier; Sec­ retary W. Barth. Ship's fund $30.40. Suggestions to keep ice cream in ice box while serving meal, place milk on table at last minute and clean all condiment containers. Aug. 14—Chairman, Vy. Harrcll; Secretary, J. Allstatt. Few hours dis­ puted OT; settled. Men who missed ship in Norfolk reported to patrolman. Reports accepted. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), July t —Chairman, C. Douglas; Secretary, R. Pools. Few hours disputed OT. Rooms need sougceing and decks painted. Engine room door to be closed. Gang­ way watch should stand at all times. Need more variety of fresh fruit. .Ship to be fumigated. Beef to be discussed with steward, delegates and company officials at first port. Aug. 7—Chairman, R. Joy; Secre­ tary, E. Kllllgrcw. Gangway watchmen more dignilicd as requested by mate. Need fans for bathrooms. Mops not to be washed in laundry sink. Com­ mittee to write letters to Union concerning possibility of gaining sub­ sistence during discharge of bauxite on Alcoa ships in Mobile. Objection on safety meetings. Men feel meetings should be held on company time. Deck crew wishes pad-eyes welded to deck -port and starboard so pilot ladder may be secured properly. Boat deck for crew to be kept clean by washdown two or three times weekly to eliminate disease-carrying flics and insects. Deck dept. sanitary man reprimanded for not shining brass door jams. Question whether this is his job. -Request change of dr.iw time from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 12 noon. Men broken out to dock ship. Put to work one hour before told to go fore and aft. Mate mistaken in so doing on arrival at Guanta. Consult patrolman about washing down vessel during loading of bauxite and secur­ ing for,sea. Order to wash down deck carried out against crew's wishes who felt order would create hazardous working conditions. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Starling; Secre­ tary, R. Giellng. Repairs not made. One man lost in Miss. River. Wiper died in N.O. Call hall on articles, signing on. money beefs and delayed sailings in MY. New delegate elected. Take collecton for ship's fund, $1 per man. See captain about payoff, discharges and vouchers. Shorts not to be worn in messroom and pantry. One man ho.spitalized in Panama Canal. MAE (Bull), Aug. 1«—Chairman, J. Emmerick; Secretary, F. Hipp. Report on new ladder. Ship's fund $27.97. New repair list to be submitted. Air condition all SIU ships especially those running to the tropics. Check OT at payoff: each delegate to check his dept. Dogs on storm doors to be overhauled. Request mosquito bulbs for passageways and "612" mosquito repellent. Steward to be on hand at meal times. Menus have been im­ proved. Thanks to old timers for fine job in American Coal beef. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 2S—Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, W, Tregambo. Ship's fund $24.69 New delegate elected. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Aug. 17—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secretary, K. Jucchter. One man overcome with heat exhaustion. Members cautioned to take it easy during hot weather and not make so much noise. Ship's fund, $10.26. Endeavor to get ship or messhalls air-conditioned. New re­ porter elected. Messhalls to be kept clean. Men requested to refrain from bringing natives or anyone from for­ eign ships on board. books. More coop^ation urged with aptah and patrolman delegates. See captain about hospital supplies, more careful check of ship's stores. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially men in galley. STEEL KING (Isthmian), July 30— Chairman, N. Flowers; Secretary, C. Prasnall. Fireman fii'ed in Mobile to be reported to delegate. Ship's fund, $14.70. New reporter elected. Repair list to be submitted. Need larger cooler as present one is inadequate. Ship needs fumigating. Delegate urged members to partake in union busi­ ness, such as accepting official posi­ tions on board ship. Night Alarm At Dock Ends Okay NeecJless to say, the crew of the Steel Voyager was "shook up a little" by a midnight "abandon ship" alarm alongside a dock in the Persian Gulf, especially with no sign of smoke, fire or an explosion. But all turned out well after the ship's boat had retrieved an AB who • fell over the side. Fortunately for the AB, Weems said the crew stood watches with him one night, relieving each who was being taken out to other at two-hour intervals. sea by the current, "the saloon messman made a good throw with a life-ring. This saved his life," reported Scotty Weems. After he had given the alarm, "the crew along with the officers did a good job of getting the lifeboat in the water and picked the man up about a half-mile from the ship." He was apparently in good shape so the whole incident came out okay. Earlier, in Bandarshapur, one of the wipers passed out from heat exhaustion and it took a doctor several hours to bring him around. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), July 30—Chairman, R. Spencer; Secre­ tary, J. Gleason. Repair lists discussed with patrolman. Items to be taken care of next trip. Members to donate any amount to ship's fund. Put away butter at . night after use. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Garbage to be kept away from deck house. Request latches on passageway screen door; keep doors closed in port. Proper attii'e to be worn in messhall and pantrj'. Rotation system for cleaning laundry and recreation room. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Aug. 10—Chairman, L Clamboll; Secretary, A. Shrlmpton. Two members missed ship; hall notified. Two men injured in Kobe, repatriated as workaways. Ship's fund, $1.01. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow tiiroughout voyage. One workaway shipped from Honol)ilu. Discussion on room allowance while painting ship in Pusan. No illness reports given to crew for men reported sick during voyage in violation of union instruc­ tions. Every man reporting sick should obtain evidence of such before paying off. Rcque.st awning aft. Try to adjust cold showers continually running hot. Paint all deck dept. foc'sles bathrooms and showers next trip. MONARCH OF THE SEA (Water­ man), Aug. 11—Chairman, E. Odom; Secretary, F. Mitchell, Jr. Incidents between officers and crew members to be taken up with patrolman. Some disputed OT. Motion to hold meet­ ings once a month. Try to replace toaster. Check with patrolman on time of payoff. CHILORE (Ore), Aug. 3—Chairman, S. Mills; Secretary, C. Bortz. Ship's fund, $21.75. Odd pennies received at payoff to be contributed to ship's treasury. Recommended spare coffee pots be secured. Procure cots, new refrigerator. Proper variety and qual­ ity of food not being put aboard. See agent while vessel is in diydock. Korea-Bound Passenger Was President's Kin Most of the crew didn't know it at the time, but the Jean Lafitte was carrying something beside cargo to Korea last trip. The ship was also bringing home the grandnephew of Korean President Syngman "*• Rhee after four years' study topside. He took a camera everjwhere and made friends all over. in the US. Seamen generally regard most passengers as just some more car­ go—keeping aloof, always gaping at the erew and making one wonder why they travel on freight­ ers instead of passenger ships. But Kisu Rhee was one of the excep­ tions to the rule, says Seafarer William Calefato, and enjoyed "the run of the ship" instead of staying EDITH (Bull), Aug. 15—Chairman, M. Jones; Secretary, S. Arales. No cots on board. Ice box needs repair­ ing. Have washing machine repaired or secure new one. Need some wind scoops. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Aug. 4—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, A. Schlavone. All major repairs made. $5 in ship's fund. Magazines purchased. Discussion on galley stoye. Meats not properly cooked. Ovens do not have reguhation heat. New half-moon plates to be ordered at first American port. NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Aug. 17— Chairman, E. LaSoya; Secretary, A. O'Krugly. Man fired. Special meeting held; beef squared away. Check stores put aboard; getting sour green apples. Return cups to messhall. .- ^ ^ A** • JOSEFINA (Liberty), Aug. Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, B. Elverum. Two men hospitalized in Japan. Few beefs. One man picked up in Philippines. Partiality to saloon mess provisions. Complaints that stew­ ard neglected duties in not^'lnspecting messhall at meal hours. Washing ma­ chine to be kept clean. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Aug. 11—Chairman, J. McElroy; Secratary, P. St. Marie. Various small repairs to be brought to engineer's attention. Some items omitted will be ordered next trip. Discussion on gar­ bage disposals. Do not smear newly painted areas. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 4—Chairman, G. Flowers; Secretary, M. Culp. New delegate elected. $5 to be donated to purchase converter for projector. More cooperation urged on fire and boat drill. Laundry to be kept clean. SANTORE (Ore Nav), July 13— Chairman, S. Wet|on; Secretary W. Franklin. Ship's fund $fl.lO. Two men missed ship in Baltimore. Minor beef settled about OS making coffee for watch in morning. New delegate elected. Clothes to be removed from dryer when dry. Keep laundry and night pantry clean. Quiet to be ob­ served in passageways so men can sleep. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Aug. 2S—Chairman, R. May; Secre­ tary, C. Yaw. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $44.22. Beef about night lunch: feeding outsiders topside be­ fore feeding crew. Insufficient milk on sailing day. Aug, 17—Chairman, •. Oretsky, Secretary, T. Bentlcy. Payoff in Baltimore. Disputed overtime restric­ tion to ship, and money due for launch service to be taken up with PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramping), patrolman. Ship's fund $9.00. Show­ Aug, M—Chairman, B. High; Boere- - ers and rooms to be sougeed. Each tary, B, Amtbsry. Union notified about watch la to do its own. Use of-burn­ repatriated member. Request galley ing torch by chief engineer to be' range, messhall tabletops, different taken up with patrolman. Captain to brand of soap powder. .Repair list hold sanitary Inspection .to decide turned in. Strip bunks and clean whether rooms need aougeeing or fpc'sles . at •: -pgjroff; return library painting. Pace Thirteea LOG What's more, Calefato reports, the Korean president's grandnephew displayed a great deal of interest in the ship's operations and especially in the way the crew lived and worked. Calefato says he is sure that Rhee learned a great deal about the SIU and car­ ried off a fine impression of the Union. The result was a more than usually pleasant trip all around, with many suspecting Rhee's family connection but none quite sure of it. Calefato eventually confirmed it but agreed to keep the confidence until the trip was over. Rhee, he noted, was returning from studies here to help at the Taegu School for the Blind and Deaf, the first Christian school of its kind in Korea, which his father founded in 1946. The younger Rhee was awarded a government scholarship after he invented a standard Braille type­ writer keyboard that everyone, in­ cluding the blind, can use. The original Braille machines had only a few keys. Only one thing marred his trip home and that happened right in his homeland after a smooth voj'age across the Pacific. Customs regulations call for a tax on text­ books brought into the country and every bit of his 400 pounds of luggage had to.he inspected. It took him two days to get cleared in Pusan although his family had come all the way from Taegu to meet him. For the record, Calefato added, this shows you can't beat the "Customs" no matter where you are—or who you are. "This is a good run to save money on," he also pointed out, "as there is no shore leave in most ports. But considering the heat which has averaged about 120° in foc'sle for the past three weeks and the ports with no shore leave, everyonO has done a good job and everything is running very smooth," He added a word of warning for crews coming to Basrah—where you can go ashore — about the "clipjoints" there. "The girls press you to buy them drinks which cost one dinar ($2.80) a shot for tea. They'll string you along plenty...But as $100 is usually only good for two or three hours of drinking, very few have any money left at closing time so the ladies leave you flat anyway . . .Just because the Persian Gulf is lousy with oil, people there think even the seamen are like Texas million­ aires." J.' '3 LOG-A'RHYTHM: The Rainbow i;:.: By Harry Wolowitz There are times I've often v:ondered While sailing across the sea, Where is the end of the rainbow. That pot of gold for me? I've often been told There're pots of gold, Just waiting for someone to find; I've searched high and low, Whereever I go. Expecting the gods to be kind. \\ I A Some think their rainbows mean drinking. And drown their sorrows in gin; While others like betting the races. On horses that never come in. Some find their rainbow At cards all night long. Others shoot dice for their thrill; Some chase the girls in port ofter port. All sizes and shapes fill the bill. I'm sailing the seas With that rainbow in mind. Hoping and praying For the day when I'll find. That elusive rainbow With its pot of gold; Like the end of a story That's never been told. SS Del Mar •K. Editor, Passenger Kisu Rhee, grandnephew of the Korean presi­ dent (top), poses for SIU crewmember during trip back home on Jean Lafitte. Above, saloon messman Raymond .Ventura (left) is kept busy in open air tonsorial parlor all the way to Yokohama. Crew antryman Lacks is en tap ere tor his turn in the barber chair, riietot by Wllliom C r. Calefot*. C SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAK^E STREET ADDRESS CITY • • • • • a ! • ••••• ZONE. STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: Ifyeu ars an old tubieribar and hava a changa' of oddrait, ploato giv# your formar addrasi balow; ADDRESS • CITY .;,;.W.ZONE...u„ STATE ![ KifS �SEAFARERS Faff* Fourtees LOG September 27. 1957 Wife Applauds Union Assist Seafarers' Scrapbook To the Editor: Once again I'd like to praise the SIU in general, and espe­ cially officials Charlie Kimball in Houston and Harold Fischer in Mobile, They provided splen­ did cooperation after the recent death of an SIU member who was drowned while out on an outing with us on July 29, 1957. The brother member who drowned was Edward H. Burns of Mobile, who. left a wife and Delegate Beau Jamet and Nick Westfall on Steel Recorder (right) keep an eye on jar holding ship's fund. They expect It'll fill up before long. letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Name? toill be withheld upon request. Hot weather keeps deckhands strip­ ped down while the Steel Artisan's in the Persian Gulf. Photo by Marvin White. Tony Montemarono solves his own heat problem (above, right). At siesta time on Seatrain Louisiana, he sacks down in mid-air. The Mermaid lives up to her name as tank-tops take a pounding and deck gets a free washdown. In calmer weather (above) at Puerta La Cruz, two ordinaries try their luck at fishing for some of the big ones. John Wunderlich, who took the photos, didn't say whether any of them got away. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Wayne T. Center Earnest W. Horn* , Ah Sheu Chen George L. Lecher Michael Delano USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, OA. Herbert Clifton Jimmie Littleton I Thurston Dingier Bacilio Llanez John H. Ferguson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Manuel B. Garza David E. Jones M. N. Gendron Norman Longtin* USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Siegfried Gnittke W. E. OrzechowskI James R. Hodges John C. Palmer USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehuy SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL 401 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY Edward' T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Vincent D'Amato Benjamin Pritlken Sidney S. Irby A. O. VaUego A. W. Madsen Sung C. Wang Donald F, Measa C. L. Warrington MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSP BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. F. Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BLYN, NY Eladio Aris A. McGuigan Fortunato Bacomo H. C. Mclssaa Joseph J. Bass A. MartinelU Juan Denopra Vic Milazzo John J. DriscoU Joaquin Minis Fabin Furmanek W. P. O'Dea John L. Grimes C. Osinski William Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guranick G. A. Puissegur Wade B. Harrell Winston E. Renny Percy Harrelson Samuel B. Saunders Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker BiUy R. HUl Kevin E. Skelly Antonio Infanta Henry E. Smith Ira H. Kingore Michael Toth L. Kristiansen Harry S. Tuttle Frederick Landry Virgil E. Wilmoth Leonard Leldig Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY John H. Price Thomas Buckley H. Herkinhein* George Gibbons Joseph Burns D. Eldemire Adriaan Vader S. Sweinckoskl J. Silberg A. Rodrigues M. Rendon P. Seidenberg Alfred Kaju W. Vaughn F. Paylor B. Smoljan R, Parker L. Moriarty S. Hayes F. Enfante John J. Devln* R. Freeman F. Stephen James Balmy P. DeJesus O. Adams Addie Morris Fred Travis Perry Klauber David Furman Warren Tcbo W. Serrano Joseph Stanton USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. J. Enwright George D. Rourk* C. D'Amico Jr. Z. Williams Edward J. Farrell H. Murray Daniel E. Murphy SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF, Julius B. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Isaak Bouzin Lars Johansen George Brady Norman Kirk Edward Broadus Avis Meadows Thomas Dailey George Melko Leo Dwyer WiUiam Kevamees Jose Garcia Roy Rayfield James Girolami Joseph Roll Gorman Glaze Raphael Stevens Isaac Hancock Albert Willis Burl Hair* D, D. Walker USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Antonio DeJesus H. F. Holmes C. M. Sturgls K. Poster Earl Congleton USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. WiUiam Bargon* Clifton McLellan •John Bigwood Joseph McPhee Claude Blanks Charles P. Moor* T. Bonner, Jr. Simon Morris John Butler Michael Muzio Roscoe Dearmon Wlnford Powell William DriscoU R. Ratcliff Hugh O'Donnell B. Richardson Nathan Eldridg* James RusseU Ernest Evans Toxie Samford AdeUn Fruga Erskln Sims John Gersey T. Smlgielskl Leon Gordon Wert Spencer James Hudson Gerald Thaxton Edwjm^ l^app • H. Thomas, Jr. Leo Lang ' James-Ward C. McCuUoch Clifford Wuertg four children. I called Mr. Kim­ ball soon after the accident and asked his advice on notifying Burns' wife and family since he had left no emergency num­ ber where someone could be reached. Following his instruc­ tions, I then called Harold Fischer at his home, in the wee hours of the morning, request­ ing him to contact either the wife of the deceased or his brother-in-law, "Whitey" -Coker. Mr. Fischer was most helpful despite the early hour and as­ sured me he would have the widow call me immediately. This she did, and then asked me to call Mr. Kimball and have funeral arrangements com­ pleted for the shipment of the body back to Mobile. Upon the completion of these arrangements, we went to the Howard Funeral Home to view the body. Then at 9:05 AM, July 31, we saw it delivered to the Union Station on Its way home. This, besides the floral offering we seQt, was the last tribute we could offer a true friend of many years as well as a brother of the SIU. Again we take this opportun­ ity of thanking God for a Union as strong as the SIU and for all the personnel connected with it. Thanks to these officials for their kindness in helping me convey such a tragic message to Eddie Burns' family. Mrs. Travis Bell ill if Sees Delegates Becoming Lax To the Editor: Brothe;:s who know me know that I hardly ever talk but, from what I have heard and seen the past year, I feel forced to sound off. Ail the talk I have heard the past few months concerns the situations in Bull Line and Robin. Now I am no connois­ seur on negotiations, but I will say that we have no official whom I would not vote for again, I will also say that the discussion about the above-men­ tioned companies gave me food for thought, as I had a glimmer of what seems to be a move by some companies to get out of lineShip number one is the SS Pacific Ocean on a trip from Houston to Haifa, then back to Boston. I was deck engineer and paid off in Boston on Au­ gust 28. There was no repair list turned in and no minutes of any meeting left on the ship. I made fan brushes out of the cores of flashlight batteries, but . the agent in Boston will tell you that we paid off clean. •The second ship was Water­ man's SS Warrior. I caught this ship in Houston and stood watch Friday, Aug. 30 as oiler. They (the company) seemed determined to be the contract breakers. The 1st assistant claimed to have ordered a fire­ man from the Houston hall but when I called there from Gal­ veston none had been ordered, and on my word a fireman was promptly dispatched. But I overlooked one wiper, so we sailed shorthanded to Beau­ mont. The 1st claimed that he had ordered one but we could not furnish him. We sailed three hours late, so two hours delayed sailing for everyone was lost. Then one oiler and one fireman gave due notice (24 hours) to quit in Beaumont, but the 1st passed the word that he could not get replacements so the oiler and fireman had to stay on. 1 said it was a damn lie and would get the men, so 1 called Leroy Clarke in Lake Charles and explained the deal. 1 know personally he had a man to drive to the ship with re­ placements. My conversation with Clarke over the phone caused the captain and agent to get wise. If this act had not been caught on the Warrior, they would have beat SIU seamen out of delayed sailing in about three Gulf ports. To me, this Is an opening wedge for any company to say we cannot ful­ fill our contract. 1 propose therefore that at the last meetings before any ship's delegate leaves a ship that he appoint a- temporary delegate and introduce him to the captain as such so he can conduct Union business until a new delegate is duly elected. We are lax and negligent in our duties when we are dis­ patched to a ship by officials who gave up their sea life to carry our torch on the beach if we leave our ships in this condi­ tion. Dick Massey if if if Finds The LOG 'Great' Reading To the Editor: 1 am a seaman and while on my last ship I was in the United States and read some articles of great interest in your SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. 1 am in a union in Georgetown, British Guiana. We are not as advanced as the SIU, but 1 am very much in­ terested in the Union and its newspaper. Could you please supply me with a copy of your great SEAFARERS LOG so that 1 can keep up with de­ velopments in your organiza­ tion? Bertie McDonald (Ed. note: Your name has been added to our mailing list so that you can receive all future issues of the LOG.) i. if i, Thank You For Miller Crew To the Editor: 1 would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the crew of the Samuel F. Miller, especi­ ally chief steward Higginbottom and fireman "Flash" Fannin for their kindness and attention while 1 was In sick bay. I'd also like to let them know that 1 am getting along fine. Hello also to all my buddies at thS New Orleans hall and the Spot-Lite. Good sailing to all of them. 1 hope to be throwing my card in for a ship soon.. �SEAFARERS September 27, 1957 HAHIA FrAiti Thft Ponce Hub Seafarer Dies On Coast BOSTOrl—Seafarers in this port wish to extend their condolences to Mrs. D. Moynihan on the death of her husband, Seafarer Jerome Moynihan, while on the West Coast. Brother Moynihan had collapsed while working with two other Sea­ farers on the Arthur M. Huddel and died in the marine hospital in San Francisco on September 10th. Brother, Moynihan had joined the SIU in Boston on December 21, 1943, and was well known to Sea­ farers in the Boston hall. Shipping Fair It has been a fair two weeks for Seafarers in this port. There were two vessels paying off and signing on, the Council Grove and Bents Fort (Cities Service). The Robin Goodfellow and Robin Hood (Robin Line). Steel Execu­ tive (Isthmian) and Government Camp (Cities Service) were intransit. All ships are reported in good shape with no major beefs. Pare Fifteen LOG •S Seafarer A. Touiilla, 3rd cook on the MV Ponce, reloxes oshore with his fomily in Florido. Ponce is on Florido-Poerto Rico run. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE fIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS EVIRY SUII0AY • l«30 CMf \ ;-v r t Bud Tobias Thomas A. Home would like you to get in touch with him. He can be reached at 30 Saxton St., Box Hill, Melbourne, Australia. George F. Martin Please contact your mother, Mrs. Mary Martin, as she is very anxious to hear iCrom you. Ad­ dress: Lake Helen, Florida. S. Zygarowski It is important that you contact Edward A. Fettig, Hotel Roosevelt, 1005 SW Park Avenue, Portland 5, Oregon. George O. Eshom Ex-Robin Mowbray •The Boston port agent is holding a receipt you left in the Boston Hall. Contact him so he can for­ ward it. Martin Hagerty Please contact J. F. Coogan, postal inspector, post office depart­ ment, Baltimore 3, Md. It con­ cerns the possible loss of allotment checks mailed to you. Jack D. Seratt Contact your brother, Joe A. Seratt, 3842 Geary Blvd., San Francisco 18, Calif. It is impor­ tant. Joseph Zehl Call Stevens at MUrdock 8-2717, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Hill, oiler; M. Arthur, oiler; Kamienski, wiper; Floyd, oiler; Nils Beck, carpenter; J. Lee and T. Norris. The baggage room in New York reports that they have been hold­ ing laundry and dry cleaning for you for more than six months. If they do not hear from you within the next 30 days, they will have to dispose of the unclaimed clothes. - WmOMi Fe/ce of the MT9 wn(49,msoi(c» thipi In Caribbean, tail Caail al Sauth Amartca, Sauth Atlantic and Eact Caait #1 UnHtd Statu. Wn49.1SIMKCl Ship* to OuH of Maxtea, Carlbbaon, Wait CooM at Sauth Amo^ lea. Wail Caait al Maxica and US Eait CaaiA wn«. 15700 xa UP*TO*THE-MINUTI UNION AND MARITIME NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE kARITIMB TRADIB DBPARTMiNT^^^^ iyieanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue... The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. mm. Shlpi In Mtdlturancon area. North Atlantic, Euro^n and US Eul Caatl. SHI-A&G DISTRia • SUP • MFOW • MO • ROU • MMEP • BME • SIU^CANADIAN DiSTRia George Elliott King It is very important that you contact your Aunt "Dee" at 2826 Burgundy Street, Lake Charles. Your wife is in the ho.spital. Seafarer Dick Massey wishes to announce that he is operating as a consulting architect at 103 Park Ave., Lake Charles, La., phone Hemlock 9-8658. He will give free house or remodeling plans to any Seafarer who wants them. Just contact him. Clyde Calvin Smith Your wife wants you to contact her immediately at 35 Main St., Yonkers, N.Y. It is urgent. Dave Albright Dick left some money for you in the Lake Charles hall. Victor B. Cooper is now checked in at Sailors Snug Harbor, in case anyone would like to get in touch with him. Edward M. Cronin Contact Bernard Rolnick, 320 Broadway, NYC. Phillip Giordano Very urgent that you get in touch with your wife immediately at Route 2 Pelzer, South Carolina. Anybody knowing above brother's whereabouts urged to contact him concerning this message. Errin .^obnson Please contact your brother Clar­ ence at 115-58 22Dth Street, Cam­ bria Heights 11, NY. All o/ the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 boJid from the Union in the baby's name: Darlene Dorothy Williams, born August 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur H. Williams, East Meadow, Long Island. Windell Wade Strickland, born August 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Franklin Strickland, Mobile, Ala. Ruth Darlene Turk, born August 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Turk Jr., Mobile, Ala. Lanny and Danny Worley, born July 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard S. Worley, Pensacola, Fla. Gilbert Camacho, born Septem­ ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fructuoso Camacho, Brooklyn, NY. Francine Teresa Hills, born August 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Hills, San Francisco, Calif. Steve Joel Maldonado, born April 25,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Estaven Maldonado, Alvin, Texas. David Emmet Cox, born Febru­ ary 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James W. Cox, Baltimore, Md. Mary Ann Gonzales, born July 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gilbert M. Gonzales, Eagle Lake, Texas. Grayiand Andre Mitchell, born July 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mis. Lawrence A. Mitchell, Algiers, La. Mary Kathryn Koski, born June 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank M. Koski, Philadelphia, Pa. Edwin Earle Lewis, born August 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Odus Clayton Lewis. Jr., Galveston, Texas. Lionel Peat, 63; On July 2, 1957, Brother Peat died in the USPHS Hospital in Balti; more, Md. Death was due to a i malignancy. He became a full member of the J Union on May 23, ® 1955, and sailed in the steward is de partm ent. Brother Peat is survived by his wife, Bessie Peat of Baltimore. Burial took place in Hopkins Chapel Cemeterj', Hopkins County, Md. t 4 Arza Smith Jr., 35: Brother Smith died July 27, 1957, aboard the SS Santa Monica after being transferred from the SS Jean. Death was caused by a head injury received while working aboard the latter ship. He became a full member of the Union on October 18, 1946, and sailed in the deck department. Place of burial is unknown. 4" t t Curtis F. Aycock, 53: On May 31, 1957, Brother Aycock died from a heart condition in Cumberland County, NO. He became a full member of the Union on August 6, 1948, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Aycock is sur­ vived by his wife, Ruth Aycock of Fayetteville, NC, Burial took place in Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, NO. • -i J -I- ' i �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT •AFL-CIO • '50-50' On Oil Imports Urged As Tanker Aid A new "50-50" proposal designed to strengthen the USflag tanker fleet and safeguard America's vital fuel supplies has been put forth in industry circles. Unlike the current "50-50" rule which applies to< US Government-financed ex­ to compete with equally-new for­ port cargoes, the tanker "50- eign tonnage, then the operators 50" plan would require that 50 claim they will have to transfer percent of all oil imports into the their new ships as well. US be carried in American bottoms. On the other hand, a "50-50" re­ The proposal is seen by its quirement would reverse the trans­ Industry sources backers as the answer to the alarm­ fer process. ing decline in the American-flag claim it takes 15 to 16 T-2 tank­ tanker trade, and the growing de­ er payloads every day, to handle pendence of the United States on all the oil coming from overseas. For*Ign-flag supertankers like the World Glory (above) of Niarchot fleet now control most of US oil foreign oil supplies. They argue Even if the imports were cut back imports. Proposal for "50-50" import split, in view of Dockers, would result in transfer back to US to the level requested by the Pres­ that since the offshore oil trade is flag of many such ships now under runoway registries. growing at the expense of the do­ ident, the import load would be mestic trade and since offshore runs about a dozen T-2s daily. Yet at are dominated by foreign-flags, current estimates, if every Amer­ the US is dependent to a growing ican ship was in the trade, it is degree on foreign ships and foreign estimated the US-flag tanker fleet oil to keep American industry go­ would be unable to supply enough SAN FRANCISCO—^A broad program of medical and hospital benefits for the wives and ing. At last report, in fact, the US ships to carry even 40 percent of dependent children of SUP members will be launched November 1 by the Sailors Union that reduced figure. The long term tanker fleet was 24 vessels less than trend, of course, is for the import of the Pacific. The family benefits will round out the SUP's welfare program, which now the previous year, thanks to trans­ figure to rise, year by year. fers. ' includes numerous benefits The growing dependence of the A "50-50" rule would then mean for unmarried members and ces, and doctor's fees relating to little or no cost from one of two the following: United States on foreign oil childbirth. medical clinics. Hospital care will • Some ships that transferred unique coverage for oldtimers. prompted President Eisenhower to Payments for individual benefits be provided in a hospital that the impose voluntary import quotas in foreign would transfer back to the Like the existing benefits, the new under the program are at a high clinic is affiliated with, and July. The quotas have been largely US flag. program will be financed in full by level. In addition, the benefits can charged to the clinic, which will ineffective and the long run trend • New ship construction would contributions from SUP-contracted be integrated so that SUP families bill the dependent for items not is toward foreign oil because of be needed to make up part of the operators. can be relieved of most or all of covered by the Fund. Under tha the greater cost and difficulty of gap—construction which would be The family program embraces a the cost of major medical care. A clinic set-up, members can not finding oil in the continental US. accomplished without foreign trans­ wide range of medical, surgical and dependent who is injured and re­ choose their doctors or surgeons. fers or cost to the Government Import 20% Of Oil hospital care and services in and quires surgery and extensive hos­ Families using the direct pay­ • Ships running under the US- out of the hospitals. It includes pitalization wd nursing care for ment plan will be able to choose At present, domestic production of oil is 6,800,000 barrels a day flag would assure tighter US con­ payments covering the cost of hos­ example could receive benefits ex­ their own doctors. They will pay their medical and hospital bills in with imports runnina about 1,800,- trol of its fuel lifelines, tax rev­ pital room and board, hospital serv­ ceeding $2,000. The program provides two meth­ advance and be reimbursed by the 000 barrels. That means that about enues to the US Government now ices directly related to the de­ 20 percent of all the oil now in use being lost on runaway ships and pendent's injury or sickness, ad­ ods of payment: a service plan and Welfare Fund. is coming here from offshore additional employment for US sea­ ministering anesthetics and ambu­ a direct payment plan. SUP fami­ The family benefits program is lance transportation, surgical fees lies living in Los Angeles, San an outgrowth of recent SUP sur­ sources, principally Venezuela and men. In taking steps to cut oil imports, and doctors' fees In the hospital, at Francisco, Portland and Seattle veys showing that large numbers of the Persian Gulf. At its peak, US oil output got up to 7,800,000 bar­ the President had acted to pro­ the office or at the patient's home. can obtain coverage by either SUP members are now married It also includes payments for method. Families in other areas men. Work on the new program rels after the Suez Canal was mote the domestic oil exploration closed. Practically all of the mil- industry. The import curb has not laboratory and x-ray examinations will receive direct payments from was first proposed last year, and dropped because of legal problems. lion-barrel-a-day decline since then worked effectively for several rea­ for diagnosis of accidents or sick­ the Fund. If it chooses the service plan, the It was authorized again at the took place in Texas, Oklahoma and sons. For one thing, it was im­ ness, medical and special nursing Louisiana and that is what is hitting posed against crude oil only so fees, hospital room, board and serv- family will receive medical care at August meeting and completed last month. the coastwise tanker trade so hard. that foreign ships have been bring­ At the same time, foreign tankers ing in increasing loads of refined that were carrying oil around Af­ oil and heating oils, a trend which rica to Europe are now back on the could hurt jobs and operations in US run. The result is very little East Coast refineries. Then it only activity for US-flag tankers, with applied to the Atlantic and Gulf the chance that there will be ad­ Coast because the West Coast is ditional transfers_to foreign flags. unable to supply its own needs. During the Suez crisis, the Mari­ That boosted imports to the West DETROIT—Members of the SIO time Administration made much of Coast. of the NA, Great Lakes pistrict, Even if some kind of restriction, Seafarers who are inter­ proposals to build American flag cast ballots throughout the month ested In getting lifeboat supertankers and arrangements was written into law, oil imports of August to fill the posts of sec­ tickets or in upgrading were made for "twofers"—^transfers are bound to rise because of the retary-treasurer and port agents in rise in oil consumption which do­ ! of two T-2s for building one larger themselves are entitled to seven Great Lakes ports. Incum­ ship. But the new tonnage is not mestic producers would be hard the use of the Andrew S bent Fred J. Farnen was reelected the answer, because if it is going pressed to meet without draining Furuseth training school to the office of secretary-treasurer. US known reserves and boosting facilities at - no cost to the cost of all oil products. For­ All of the incumbent port agents them. The training eign oil is cheaper, more plentiful were also reelected. In the racs school offers two-week and easier to find. for secretary-treasurer, Famen's If national defense is a prime opponent, Wladyslaw Bieniecki, re­ upgrading courses which consideration, then the proposal ceived 260 votes as against Farenable Seafarers to im­ When notifying headquarters nen's 568. prove their earning pow­ by cable or wireless that a Sea­ for a "50-50" division on oil im­ In the elections for port agents, ports a' least offers the safeguard ers and increase their job farer has paid off in a foreign Matt Anttila of Duluth, Glen Beauport because of injury or illness, of employment of American vessels opportunities. The usual cock of Elberta, Stanley Thomp­ ships' delegates should include in this trade. requirements — 90 days The basis of the Merchant Mar­ son of Detroit, Stanley Wares of the following information: in the preceding calendar Cleveland and Gerald Westphal of The man's full name, his SIU ine Act of 1936 and of the "50-50" year and one day in the law was to help maintain a sizable Chicago, faced little, if any, opposi­ book number, name of the ship, last 90—apply to candi­ merchant marine as vital to the tion for the positions. the port of payoff and the hos­ dates for training. In Alpena, Kenneth Shorkey had pital where he is being treated. country's security. Acting on that fairly strong opposition in Palmer same logic, independent operators The response of ships' crews Johnson and Robert Oliver. John­ to the Union's request for these see the tanker "pipeline" to over­ son received 198 votes while Oliver notifications has been very good. seas oil supplies as equally vital tallied 236. But the split oppo­ and" equally deserving of a boost. Sometimes though, not all of sition vote was not enough to beat At no cost to the Government they the above information has been Shorkey who gathered 326 votes. argue, a "50-50" rule would be a included. Be sure to list all of In Buffaio David Walker re­ this data so that the SIU can shot in the arm to the tanker in­ ceived . a ,total of 420 votes, out­ dustry and place US oil imports act as promptly as po$sible. stripping tlirde opponents. / under truly "effective control." SUP Families Cef Med, Benefits • YOUR Gt. Lakes SIU SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Elects Farnen List Details In Cables To Union Training School SEAFARER'S INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT A. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 September 27, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PHS THREATENED BY ECONOMY MOVE 12 SHIPS NOW IDLE IN BULL STRIKE WAGE, PENSION BENEFITS GAINED IN PACIFIC PACT SEAFARERS’ A-1 JOB ON BEEFS APPLAUDED NAVY MAY DISCARD ‘EFFECTIVE CONTROL’, MAGNUSON REPORTS NEW COAL FLEET LAY-UPS CLOUD COMPANY’S OUTLOOK HEARINGS END ON ROBIN LINE VOTE, AWAIT DECSION SEAFARER A CITIZEN AFTER 10-YR. FIGHT ROU, ARA SIGN MUTUAL HELP PACT GATEWAY CITY ALL SET FOR DEBUT AFL-CIO ORDERS TEAMSTER CLEAN-UP STATES STILL LAX IN ’57 ON BASE PAY, CHILD LABOR COAL BEEF ‘ CELEBRATES’ BIRTHDAY ANOTHER PHS SERVICE: DENTAL CARE FOR SEAMEN SAIL SHIP SINKS; 80 MEN LOST CANADA SIU BACKS COPPER STRIKE AN OLD FAMILIAR TUNE – LIVING COSTS SET RECORD VIC LITARDI DIES AT 54 HUB SEAFARER DIES ON COAST ’50-50’ ON OIL IMPORTS URGED AS TANKER AID SUP FAMILIES GET MED. BENEFITS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/27/1957 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. XIX, No. 20 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/788c7569cb59c543b61dd8c53f6fd4b1.PDF adecf200a2549bc78014ec9ff50d5c2e PDF Text Text SEAFARERS r" j! LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SIAFARIRI INTIRN ATION AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • BUU. LOSES MOVE TO BAR PKKEIING .. Strange Bedfellows Today HrtioBol •UMNMI (M mm tf— "•—" Movtiib*' Coontrr. 2*T TIeupHoldsXo. Again Asks Ban story on Page 3 ^ut in •*•1 sm 4olog , » V'*ilinntli"TOTnuT of tho .. ^ sJiS'2s:»u:.fi5i/."-; s ,»l.,4 HU. Wrtt". »»• I M .<»».»"»• 4.x,.--"----"rr:: sine**** 7; J Allied since last fall with John L. Lewis' District 50 against AFL-CIO maritime unions in the American Coal beef, NMU president Joseph Curran two years earlier made no bones about the unsavory character of this same outfit. But it's a "recognized union" today in the Curran scheme of things. (Story on Page 2.) Crash Victims Woman on stretcher is re­ moved from rescue plane carrying survivors to Bue­ nos Aires after a collision In the Uruguay River between the US freighter Mormacsurf (above) and an Argen­ tinian river steamer. The US ship suffered bow dam­ age and 94 persons from the. sunken steamer are report­ edly missing. The Mormaosurf carries an SIU Pacifie District crew. (Story on Page 3.) �Pace Twe SEAFARERS lOG September 13, 1937 Pacific District Asks Pay, Ruie Changes In Pact Reopener SAN FRANCISCO—The SIU Pacific District has notified West Coast shipowners of its intention to reopen the contract for a wage review. The story of the notification headlined a special joint Labor Day news-"^ paper published by the three cific Maritime Association who enter this trade. affiliated unions in the Pacific The action has already brought District. The Pacific District of the SIU of NA is composed of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards. Letters sent to the companies by the District served as official notice of the unions' desire to 'open talks con­ cerning wages, welfare, loggings and the payoff jiystem. Bulk Cargo Agreements . In separate action recognizing the overall slump in charter rates and the continuing lay-up of ves­ sels, members of the Pacific Dis­ trict unions have also voted to apply the bulk cargo agreement, where necessary, to all contracted operations as a means of maintain­ ing Jobs and keeping a number of Libertys and Victorys in service. Bulk cargo agreements are in effect with Pabific Far East Lines, Coastwise Line and Kaiser Gypaum and will be extended to cover all member companies of the Pa­ the SS Santa Venetia out of lay-up and kept the Pacificus from head­ ing into the boneyard. Extension of the bulk cargo pact was voted after nine West Coast ships had gone into lay-up and up to seven more appeared ready to follow suit. The alternative was to allow foreignrflag ships to move in and fill the gap. Portland had already been hard hit when the imion acted. The unions recommended con­ tract revisions in the wage review These days, in the thick of the American Coal fight on the side of the company against to limit loggings, to provide for AFL-CIO maritime unions, NMU President Joseph Curran has nothing but honeyed words pre-shipping medical examinations for United Mine Workers District 50. Since District 50 is part owner of American Coal and for wage increases. They also ' demanded changes in the present Curran's current pose is that it is a "recognized union" in the service to the members." As for Paul Hall should say nasty things pay-off system under which a sea­ their role in maritime, Curran about District 50. Under the head­ man may have to pay income tax maritime field. But three years ago, as the letter flatly stated, "Certainly the last ing "Hall Doubletalks" Curran de­ on more than one year's earnings in a single year. Under Internal reproduced on page one shows, place that these people should be clared, "Hall had been devoting Revenue Department rulings, Curran declared that his "recog disrupting is in the maritime most of his remarks to an attack wages are treated as earned in the nlzed union" of 1956 and 1957 was industry." on District 50, calling it a company year in which they are paid. The 'carrying out a policy of harass­ That was in 1954. Then in 1956 union... although District 50 has proposed change would arrange for ment and disruption... for the along came American Coal Ship­ had contracts for mates and engi­ purpose of carrying on their feud ping (partly owned by United Mine neers for the past ten years on (Continued on page 15) with the American Federation of Workers District 50) which signed American Export Lines..." Curran Labor and the CIO. a phony backdoor agreement with of course, conveniently overlooked CuiTan said further, "District 50 itself giving jurisdiction of ships' the fact that the New York District of the United Mine Workers can­ mates and engineers to a paper 50 local on the Export ships was not and does not intend to organ­ local of United Mine Workers Dis­ set up to block an organizing drive ize for the purpose of being of trict 50 created out of whole cloth by the Marine Engineers Benefi­ for this operation. When the legit­ cial Association and Masters Mates imate AFL-CIO maritime officers and Pilots and that it boasts it has unions hit the bricks in their beef functioned since then with no work against this transparent "sweet­ stoppages and without a single heart" contract with the paper shoreside officer—in other words, local, they discovered to their sur­ no union apparatus whatsoever to prise that Curran had embraced settle beefs or negotiate contracts. the "disrupters." Now, according What prompted Curran to de­ to Curran (NMU "Pilot" December nounce District 50 in 1954 and National "right to work" advo­ 6, 1956) the "deck and engine offi­ embrace it two years later is the cates were scolded by Secretai-y of cers on American Coal ships are same variety of unprincipled ex­ Labor James P. Mitchell at a re­ covered by a contract with a recog­ pediency that has been responsible cent New York forum. Mitchell nized union," and the legitimate for so many Curran flip-flops in cautioned against a "headlong maritime officers unions needed the past. The' same expediency rush" toward legislative remedies "more guts, brains and honest dictated his pitch about "No More for the presence of racketeers in effort" to organize the company. Logs" while he was secretly nego­ Furthermore, Curran expressed tiating an industry-wide blacklist segments of the labor movement and expressed confidence in the horror (NMU "Pilot" February 28, with the operators. For the sake abilities of the AFL-CIO to deal 1957) that SIU Secretary-Treasurer of personal advantage, Curran has married and divorced John L. with the problem. Lewis innumerable times in the Mitchell's statement at a news past 15 years. First Lewis was seminar was one of several by the greatest labor leader in the authorities in the labor field. Of days when the Communist Party unusual interest among these was line coincided with isolationist NMU President Joseph Cur­ the concern expressed by a lead­ sentiment in pre-World War II ing spokesman of the coal industry ran has boasted in the "Pilot" days, then he was an "ally of Hit­ about ,"No More Logs" while for the well-being of John L. ler" when the Party line switched negotiating with the shipowners Lewis, president of the United for a one for one logging agree­ to no strikes and all-out for the Mine Workers. war effort. ment like the SlU's and then Joseph E. Moody, a chief nego­ agreeing subsequently to an in­ In 1954, when Curran was woo­ tiator for the Southern coal pro­ dustry-wide blacklist system. A ing AFL maritime unions with ducers, told the seminar that the news story in the "Honolulu dreams of personal glory in the principal labor worry of the oper­ Advertiser" of August 20 now van, Lewis suddenly became a dis­ ators was to keep the United Mine casts additional doubt, if any rupter who had no business in Workers intact. The relationship were needed, on Curran's "No maritime. Two years later, when between coal labor and manage­ More Logs" claim. Curran was enchanted at the prosment has now become so construc­ (Continued on page 16) The story quotes two NMU tive, that the industry is actively crewmembers aboard the SS Ar­ concerned with ways to keep the thur Fribourg (Arrow SS Inc.) union strong. Moody was reported relative to a dispute they had as saying. ashore with the skipper in Sept. 13,1957 Vol. XIX No. 19 Coal producers are in business Inchon. One crewmember, Wil­ partnership with Lewis and the liam Holscher Jr. declared: United Mine Workers in the oper­ "Aboard the ship anything ation of American Coal Shipping you did you'd get logged. He PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Inc. As a result of this partnership, wrote 50 logs during the trip. HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA­ Second steword Pete Bianchi (above) talks over a food question the contract for the mates and I'm disgusted with sailing under MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff engineers on the coal ships was these conditions . . ." And ci-ewr aboard the SS President Polk with NY patrolmen G. Potts of the BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ handed to a dummy local of Dis­ member Wayne Korb, DM, Writers. sup and "Slim" Von Hess of the MFOW. The issue was ironed sentative. trict 50, United Mine Workers. added that the captain had out to everyone's satisfaction. Don Rotan (below), editor of the Published biweekly at the headquarters This action was one of the precipi­ logged him for assault when ho of the Seafarers International Union, At­ "Stewards fQews" points out some of the features of the Pacific Dis­ lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth tating factors in the American coal tried to separate the skipper Avenue, Brooklyn 3J, NY. Tel. HYaclnth trict combined Labor Day newspaper to ottentive viewers aboard dispute. The set-up has been and Holscher. 9-6600. Entered as second class matter the Waltham Victory Pictured ore (l-r) C. J. Howard, chief at the Post Otfice In Brooklyn, NY, under strongly defended by the NMU What's that again about "No He Act of Aug. 24, 1912. cook; Wilder Smith, MC&S NY patrolmen; Roton, and chief stewwhich wak.handed the contract for More Logs"? unlicensed crewmembers. • % '. J I Cur ran F lip-Flops On Dist, SO West Coast Ships Hit NY NUtchell Hits 'Wreck' Bills This Is 'No More Logs'??? SEAFARERS LOG �tileptember It, ItBT SSAFARERS Fair* Tbre* IPG "?-r ATOM SHIP PLANS Exfend Bull Strike; RIPPED AS 'FARCE' Co. Loser In First SAN FRANCISCO—A West Coast marltimp publication has called on the Government to "stop the atomic ship farce" be­ fore it's too late. In its lead editorial, the "Pacific Shipper" again belittled the ballyhoo for the $42.5 million combination passenger-cargo In junction Move Bhlp. It urged Federal shipping agencies to abandon the project and The SIU extended its strike against Bull Line to San Juan in the fourth week of put money "to good use" on behalf of the US merchant marine. A company bid for an "We say that it would be a crime of omission to let the atomio ship the walkout despite efforts by Bull to break the strike. be built without even a formal protest from those who know better. B iniunction was denied last week by State Supreme Court Justice John E. Cone there are contractual penalties to be paid off, let them be paid, and the who ruled that there wasf sooner the better," the magazine stated. The "Shipper" had questioned the value of the atomio ship project no reason why SIU's peace­ before, and disclosures at a Government-sponsored atomio ship sem­ ful picketing could not con­ inar in Washington several weeks ago apparently sharpened its criti­ tinue. cism. Nevertheless the com­ It said the seminar "developed two facets as to which we have pany is persisting in its ef­ been somewhat in the dark." As a result, the magazine noted, it ap­ forts to lift the picketlines and pears tliat the experimental ship will not represent anything especiaiiy has come back to court with novel in terms of speed plus " 'substantially' less cargo capacity than an an amended petition. In hear­ old-fashioned, smoke-puffing steamer of the same size, due to the weight ings before Justice James S. Brown, union attorneys argued of its furnaces and shieldings. "The vessel therefore appears to offer nothing, literally nothing, that the company's bid was identi­ cal, for practical purposes, with except as an engineering experiment before its time (when stationery its initial request denied last week atomic engines have not been nearly made practical). This, if you please, and urged the court to reject the in an industry notoriousiy short of Government funds with which to move. A decision Is expected within the next few days. hold its place as a world maritime power," its editorial continued. Meanwhile, round the clock, It is said the project could not be justified simply by "the stale picketing by Seafarers has halted catch-phrase that the ship could run three years without refueling. all activity at the Brooklyn termi­ This is commercially meaningless . . . And nobody has yet told us nal with four, C-2 ships, the how many millions the first bunkering will cost." Frances, Kathryn, Elizabeth and Others in maritime support the view that an atomic-powered tanker Beatrice, idled by the walkout. is more feasible than a dry cargo ship since this trade can profitably Strike action in San Juan Wednes­ support ships of great size. day tied up the Carolyn and the Two British groups have already announced plans for 65,000-ton Jean, with the remainder of the Normally-crowded trucking lanes leading to Bui! Line terminal atom tankers and plans for a 40,000-tonner were revealed last month fleet's operations due to be closed are deserted as SIU picketlines effectively tie up company opera­ by a Japanese concern. A Swedish shipbuilder has also indicated down as ships come in. Two tions in New York. Nothing has moved since Seafarers hit the Libertys, the Angelina and Dorothy interest in an atom tanker. bricks on August 19. US emphasis on a nuclear-powered freightship follows a bitter fight are already inactive. The strike began on August 19 crease. The basic OT rate on the 60-day Taft-Hartley waiting in Congress last year over an Administration plan for a "floating atomic showcase" which would have no commercial value at all. This plan after many weeks of negotiations the West Coast is $2.81 compared period expired. Union negotiators was voted down and funds for the combination ship were approved by the Union committee and the to $2.06 for most East Coast rat­ had previously been authorized by company had failed to break a ings. Retroactivity was sought to the membership to issue a strike instead. deadlock on wage changes and call in the event negotiations The US prototype is supposed to be ready by 1960. Contracts for the other monetary matters. Two July 1, 1957. The strike began two days after broke down. experimental hull design and the power plant have already been days later, the Masters, Mates and awarded. Pilots, representing deck officers, and the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association also ran into total snags in their separate contract talks with the company and pick­ eted the terminal. Longshoremen, teamsters and others servicing the ships, including ship's radio of­ BUENOS AIRES—^An estimated 94 persons were reported ficers and pursers, have all re­ spected the various union picket- missing when the Mormacsurf, manned by SIU Pacific Dis­ trict crewmembers, collided with an Argentine steamer PORTLAND, Ore.—A serious threat to American merchant lines. shipping will probably be headed off by the return of regular The SIU had reopened its agree^^ on the Plata River. Among+ ment last June for the purpos^ the missing was the captain of is manned by the Pacific District US-flag service between here and Puerto Rico. of discussing wages and other unions—the Sailors Union of the Waterman will resume this-f— monetary matters under the con­ the sunken vessel, the Ciudad Pacific, the Marine Firemen, and de Buenos Aires, who locked him­ trade with the sailing of the son had been the only other US tract's standard reopening clause. SlU-manned La Salle October company servicing the route, and Talks with Bull Line bogged down self in his cabin and went down the Marine Cooks and Stewards, 26. The Madaket will enter the only with one ship. A West Coast over SIU demands for parity with with the ship. The accident occurred around service a month later. operator which had been in the the West Coast scale of overtime A Japanese line had been mak­ trade quit the route when its ships and penalty rates plus an across- midnight, August 27, as the ing a play to enter the US domestic were bought by Moore-McCormack. the-board 20 percent wage in- steamer left this port with some 230 passengers aboard bound for trades to fill the gap left by the Planned For Legislation the river port of Concepcion del irregular service offered by Ameri­ Uruguay. All of the missing per­ can-flag operators. Waterman Prior to the Waterman action, sons were passengers and crewwithdrew its ships from the WC- officials here had been seeking a SEATTLE—The prior period's members of the steamer. Puerto Rico run last winter when firm commitment from the Japa­ spurt of activity has slowed down the rates were low but has since nese in order to go before Congress Captain Kenneth Summers and received an increase. The Federal and ask for special legislation the crew of the Mormacsurf were a little in this port but from the Maritime Board will study the new enabling the foreign company to incommunicado aboard the looks of ship schedules it is ex­ SIU membership meeN held rate structure at a hearing in San service the restricted coastwise ship in Buenos Aires while an in­ pected to pick up again in the near Francisco opening September 30. ings are held regularly vestigation was held to determine future. trade. The Pacifip Cloud (Compass) Other than Waterman, IsbrandtThe Waterman service will oper­ every two weeks on Wed­ if there was any criminal negli­ ate on a monthly basis, with calls nesday nights at 7 PM In gence in the handling of the and Maiden Creek (Waterman) vessel. An Argentine federal judge both paid off and signed on during at Saa Francisco after Portland. all SIU ports. All Sea­ ordered the release of the men and the last period. The Alamar, Losmar, Canadian Move farers are expected to the vessel continued on its trip Massmar, Pennmar (Calmar) and yesterday. Captain Sommers was Afoundria (Waterman) were in Attempts by non-US operators to move in on the US domestic attend; those who wish to quoted as saying that his crew res­ transit. cued about 80 passengers. trades have been made many times be excused should request Damage to the Mormacsurf was The SIU Great Lakes cruise in the past. One was beaten down perrnlsslon by telegram ship, Aquarama, curried a total of In the House last month when it (be sure to Include reg­ not extensive, with a section of the bow stoved in. The ship is 52,745 passengers during its 1957 tabled a bill which would have The expected back in Los Angeles in summer season, company officials permitted a Canadian operator to istration number). said. The vessel, which has a haul coal to Ogdensburg, NY. next SIU meetings will be: about three weeks. The Mormacsurf had been trans­ capacity of 1,900 passengers a trip The bill originally had the sup­ September 18 ferred to West Coast operations also carried 2,678 automobiles on port of the Maritime Administra­ by Moore-McCormack last June. October 2 its Cleveland-Detroit run. Its tion. The agency changed its She was in the yards for a short season opens on June 23 and runs stand when spokesmen for Great October 16 time while repairs were being through Labor Day. The round Lakes operators pointed out that October 30 made to bring the vessel up to trip cruise between the two Great American ships would be available West Coast standards. The ship Lakes cities takes about 13 hours. this fall to carry the coal. Ship Accident Takes 94 Argentine Lives Block Foreign 'Invasion' Of Oregon-PR Trade SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Aquarama Has Busy Season Seattle Quiet, Sees Pick-up �Pare Four SEAFARERS LOG SHIPS IN ACTION September IS, 1957 99 S S DSL Noms Baseball is big news on the Del Norte, aside from the usual World Series fever right now. It's business as usual with dele­ gates (1), including Leo Watts (2nd from left), H. Crane, Joe Cot and Joe Mendoza, but members of the ship's cham­ pionship nine (2) really get the spotlight. Open deck makes good practice field (3) for bosun's mate Jack Vorel, taking turn with catcher's mitt. Baseball fcaptain "B 1 a c k i e" Connors (left) is congratulated on team's success (4) by ship's delegate Leo Watts. Photos by Morris R. King. Back in New York from trip to Liverpool, Mankato crewmen gather in messhall (5) as SIU Patrolman Paul Gonsorchik (back to camera) is­ sues dues receipts and checks beefs. Art Harrington, AB; Ken Hunter, saloon MM; R. Ewell, OS; W. F. Barth and Lester C. Long are pictured. In galley (6), patrolman discusses feeding with George Gibbons, Johnnie McCue, Jr., and H. Lanier. During payoff (7), R. Ewell signs voucher while W. F. Barth and paymasters look on. Later, Carroll Harper (left) and Ray Wright (8) count off earnings on the trip and look pretty pleased about it. In black gang foc'sle (9),~John Igleberr, fireman, washes and gets ready for shore leave, while shipmates V. McClosky (left) and John W, Altstatt (10) tote ship's laundry down gang­ way. Another trip comes to an end. �SEAFARERS September 13. 1957 QUESTION; Do you like day work or watch standing? the advantages of one over the other? li i to: What are Edward L. Woods, OS: Watch Tom Duncan, AB: 1 prefer watch standing. You can make more OT standing, of course. A man gets more rest doing standing watch that type of work and I think the then he docs do­ time passes much ing day work. faster. Besides The seven - day I think day work week does not is much harder. bother me and I True they quit don't mind put­ at 5 and have ting in port Saturday and watch; it's all Sunday off, but overtime. I've you go to sea to been sailing some eight years now work, not just to sit around. and take as much watch work as 4" Jj" 35" I can get. A. DaCo.sta, wiper: To me eight t t 4 Carlos Rodriquez, wiper: 1 would hours of work a day is enough. rather have day work. For then I That is why I can go ashore take day work while in port and instead of watch see my family. standing. It's just But if you are on like going to watch, you may business, work get stuck with 'til 5 and then the 4 to 12 shift take it easy. Be­ and not get a sides this we chance to enjoy have the week­ yourself. I like ends off. This is just as good as a shoreside job. overtime too, but you can't work all the time. 4« 4" t 4. 4 4 Earl Cronsell, OS: I'll take the Francis McGarry, AB: It seems watch any time. Day men work to ine that when a man is standing like horses. 1 watch the days know for I've go by much fast­ tried it. The er than when watch gets at working day least four hours tricks. Working of rest every seven days a night, and Sat­ week takes your urdays 5" sd Sun­ mind off many days are over­ things because time. But a day you don't have man has to turn the time to just to on the weekends to make some sit around. And besides, there is OT money. To me day work is a always good overtime money to be druggery. made standing watch. Cargo Slump Hits Coal Fleet; 5IU Holds Lead NORFOLK—^The American Coal shipping fight is taking a new tack as the shipping slump in coal and other bulk cargoes is seriously affecting the company's operations. Be­ cause of lack of cargo the company had the Casimir Pulaski on the hook for nearly three weeks before it sailed and hast had the Coal Miner, the only unions involved. coal ship jobs. NMU's tactics in ship it owns, in layup for the Attending the Washington meet­ this instance could very well back­ past two weeks. The Miner was scheduled to come out again early next week as company officials scouted up a cargo for it. Despite its name, the Coal Miner has been carrying bulk cargoes other than coal on recent voyages. The future outlook for the coal fleet has the Cleveland Abbe com­ ing in here this weekend but with no cargo in sight as yet. The coal shipping picture remains uncer­ tain with the charter market re­ fusing to snap out of the summer doldrums. Coal charter rates of $4 to $4.50 a ton are far below the break-even point for Americanflag operations. In the job competition picture, the SIU continues to hold the lead with the present count 86 to 83. It will go up to 100 SIU to 94 NMU if the Coal Miner crew is called back aboard Monday as presently planned. AFL-CIO Meetings Efforts to settle the dispute are still continuing within the AFLCIO on the basis of the proposals submitted by a special two-man committee and endorsed by all par­ ticipating unions. The committee appointed by AFL-CIO President George Meany, consisting of George Harrison, president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks and Jacob Potofsky, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, had met with all parties concerned in July. On Friday, September 6, a follow-up meeting was held in Washington with President Meany and the Converted Liberfys Make Grade WASHINGTON—The Government's experiment in upgrading Liberty ships and test­ ing new po\ver plants is turning out well under actual operating conditions. The Maritime Administration reported that the three war-built ships converted last year to new and dif­ ferent power plants are hold-> ing their own in transatlantic Pallice, and has done even better ures are believed to be below the service, and are making on shorter runs. The average actual maximum* speed of the ships. higher speeds tl^an estimated. Fuel consumption and maintenance probems are about what the Gov­ ernment expected. The ships are the first of four that were taken out of lay-up to test the feasibility of upgrading the reserve fleet in case of emergency. They are also being used to com­ pare steam turbine, diesel, and gas turbine power plants. The three ships are the Ben­ jamin Chew, the Thomas Nelson and the John Sergeant. The Chew, which has been converted into a steam turbine ship, has completed five voyages. The Nelson, which was given a new bow and equipped with diesel engines, has made five trips. The Sergeant, which got the same type of bow as the Nel­ son, as well as an open cycle re­ generative gas turbine, has com­ pleted four voyages. Fourth Ship Due A fourth ship, the William Pat­ terson, is equipped with a free pis­ ton gas turbine. It is undergoing sea trials before entering commer­ cial service. Reporting on the three ships last month, the Maritime Administra­ tion said that the Chew averaged 15.3 knots from Norfolk to La speed of a Liberty ship equipped with reciprocating engines is 10 knots. Even better speeds were made by the Thomas Nelson and the John Sergeant. The Nelson aver­ aged 15.61 knots between London and Miami, and 17.5 knots be­ tween Miami and Jacksonville. The Sergeant with her gas turbine has averaged 16.03 knots between La Pallice and New York. All the fig­ Pace Five LOG In fuel consumption, the dieseldriven Thomas Nelson is the low­ est, the gas-turbine John Sergeant next, and the steam turbine Benja­ min Chew worst. The three ships are operated in the North Atlantic by US Lines. The gas turbine vessel carries a crew of 37, while the diesel and steam turbine ships are manned by 40 and 41 crewmembers, re­ spectively. ing were representatives of unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department as well the old CIO martime committee. After discussion, Meany indicated he would seek a further meeting between himself, SIU SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall, NMU Presi­ dent Joseph Curran and others he might invite to such a session. The further meeting is expected to take place in the near future. NMU Calls In CG Having failed so far in efforts to overcome the SlU's lead on the coal ships, despite many an assist from the company, the NMU ti'ied out a new tactic. It called in the Coast Guard to give it a hand in trying to rout SIU oldtimers out of fire against the. NMU. The NMU's discomfort over its failure to overcome the SIU's lead was shown by its persistent refusal to publish any figures in the NMU "Pilot." The NMU'insisted that it had a "very good lead" but wouldn't talk in terms of specific numbers. The SlU. with staunch support from oldtimers from the A&G Dis­ trict and the West Coast Sailors, Firemen and Cooks, has held the job lead consistently since a Fed­ eral court order last spring estab­ lished a seniority hiring system. Although the figures have fluctu­ ated narrowly in recent weeks, at no time has the NMU been able to overcome the SIU's edge. NLRB Schedules Robin Vote Hearing Sept. 16 NEW YORK—The NLRB has confirmed Monday, Septem­ ber 16, as the date for a formal hearing on the SIU's petition for an election for crewmembers on the eight Robin Line ships now owned and oper--*Puritan (Alcoa); Seatrain Georgia, ated by Moore-McCormack. The petition was filed on New York, Texas, Louisiana, Sa­ August 9 by the SIU in order to protect the jobs for Seafarers on the Robin vessels after MoorcMcCormack acquired them. An in­ formal hearing was held on August 22 with NLRB examiner L. J. Lurie. The Bull Line strike is now entering its fourth week with the ships tied up solidly. There are now four ships idle at the Bull Line terminal, the Frances, Kathryn, Elizabeth and Beatrice. No other Bull vessels were expected in for some time. Although shipping has not im­ proved during the past period quite a few jobs went to Class "B" and "C" men, so it seems that Class "A" men wei-e not finding it too difficult to secure berths. 27 Ships In A total of 27 ships hit the port dui-ing the past two.weeks. There were 18 paying off, four signing on and five intransit. The ships paying off were the Robin Trent (Robin); Steel Naviga­ tor, Steel Flyer, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa vannah (Seatrain); Cantigny, CS Miami, Council Grove (Cities Serv­ ice); Maxton, Alniena (Pan-Atlan­ tic i; Beatrice and the Elizabeth (Bull). The Coeur D'Alene Victory (Vic­ tory Carriers), Steel Designer (Isthmian), Michael (Carras) and CS Miami (Cities Service) signed on while the Ideal X, Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic), La Salle (Waterman), and Val Chem (Heron) wei-e in-transit. Don't Send Your Baggage COD Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. The Union cannot accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the prospect of having to go to a lot of trou­ ble and red tape with the Rail­ way Express Co. Corks Ready To Pop For Wine Tanker Artist's conception of the first US-flag wine tanker, the Angelo Petri, which is expected to begin service late this month between Stockton, Calif., Houston and Port Newark, NJ, with an SIU Pacific District crew. The new vessel can carry 2'/2 million gallons of wine per trip in 26 stainless steel Janks. She will carry other liquid edibles on return trips^to the West Coast. The ship is about the some size as the conven­ tional T-2 tanker and includes the 250-foot after section of the T-2 Sacketts Harbor, including the original machinery. She can do 15 knots and is expected to make seven round trips a year between coasts. I �Pat* Six SEAFARERS September 13, 1957 LOG MARORR (Or* Nav.), July IS — Chairman, D. Stonai Sacratary, D. Caray. Ona man mlaicd ahlp. Re­ port acceptad. New delegate and traaaurer elected. Need new pluga for pantry alnk. Steward to poit tign regarding linen change. SEATRAIN TEXAS (ieatrain). May S7—Chairman, F. Sulllvani Sacratary, F. McBrlde. Repair list aubmitted. Some amaU beefa. Ship'a fund, S77.80. Reporta accepted. Need more or larger fane for crew'a guartera; canned cof­ fee in place of bagged coffee. August 21 Through September 3 - Registered port Soston . •••,••••••••••••••••••• New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total Port DecK • Dock A 20 80 30 61 8 3 6 28 42 7 43 20 30 30 Deck Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle 9 37 17 35 3 2 9 25 52 7 20 7 24 13 Total 260 Deck Deck B 3 10 7 13 5 3 1 6 18 8 9 10 15 22 8 74 30 37 10 7 3 16 38 12 24 7 16 17 Deck B Eng. A 130 408 Deck A Eng. Ing. Stew. Stew. ABA* Deck C 299 . Shipped Eng. A Eng. B 4 19 3 5 1 1 2 3 5 11 20 6 11 6 1-7 5 10 43 11 0 18 10 4 21 12 0 4 3 0 10 14 0 0 14 6 Deck Deck 97 18 16 16 67 6 18 15 31 9 3 3 5 2 6 5 19 9 34 8 3 15 13 15 15 9 27 15 21 Eng. B 128 Eng. C 0 9 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 38 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 14 2 19 14 11 12 5 8 9 0 0 1 0 1 C Eng. A 209 Eng. 101 Stew. A Eng. lb 268 Stew. A 5 26 12 17 0 3 5 13 42 1 5 3 19 5 stew. A 156 Stew. B 5 8 6 4 2 2 1 6 9 8 5 4 12 12 stew. .B 84 5 13 0 5 4 2 1 4 6 7 10 5 18 14 Stew. B 99 Stew. C 0 7 0 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 Stew. C 16 Total B 9 39 18 33 18 8 4 15 33 23 34 30 42 51 Total B 357 Total A 34 221 78 129 21 15 15 63 114 22 80 42 73 68 Total A 975 Total A 21 106 47 73 7 6 18 52 132 18 39 12 62 32 Total A 625 Total B 14 38 19 21 6 3 3 15 23 30 37 15 31 27 Total 282 Total Reg. 43 260 96 162 39 23 19 78 147 45 114 72 115 119 Total Reg Total Total Ship. C 1 26 2 4 2 0 5 2 2 0 1 2 1 36 170 68 98 15 9 26 69 157 48 77 29 94 61 2 Total Total Ship. c 50 957 Notify Union About Sick Men Ship's delegates are urged to notify the Union immediately when a shipmate is taken off the vessel in any port because of illness or injury. Delegates should not wait until they send in the ship's minutes but should handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ ion can determine in what man­ ner it can aid the brother. It would also be helpful if the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these notifications to Welfare Services at headquarters. rrrrr WC Firemen, Cooks Start Voting Soon SAN FRANCISCO—^Members of all three unions in the SIU Pacific District will take part in referendum ballots this fall. Two elections and a vote on a new constitution for the Marine Firemen's Union are-* slated. MCS history, since the time the Already in motion is the union was first chartered by the ratification process for the amend­ ed MFOW by-laws. Voting on these will begin late this month or in October once ballots are pre­ pared. Nominations of the first officials to be elected under the recentlyadopted constitution of the Marine Cooks and Stewards were held at port membership meetings last night, with 14 posts at stake. This will be the first formal election in 22 Homes Built By La. Volunteers LAKE CHARLES — Volunteer builders from New Orleans - -.d Lake Charles continued to give up their weekends, including their traditional holiday—Labor Day, to construct seven more homes in Cameron County, La. This brings the total to 22 homes built by these men with three more to go under the original hurricane reconstruc­ tion program. The amount of ma­ terials and supplies left over will determine what will be done after these are constructed, writes Leroy Clarke, port agent. Shipping for the port was only fair during the past two weeks. The Chiwawa, CS Miami, Bents Fort, Cantigny and the Winter Hill (Cities Service); Petro Chem (Val­ entine); Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); Steel Advocate (Isthmian); Mer­ maid (Metro. Petroleum); Del Aires (Mississippi) and Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) were in port during the last period. I . I •,-( -.'1.1 < J II, STEEL KINO (Isthmian), May 24— Chairman, J. Keavney; Secretary, J. 1332 Job activity fell off again in the last period, matching the low so far for the past year and a half. The total number of men shipped, 957, was less than the class A registration alone. Registration itself was 1,332, reflecting a considerable rise in this statistic. Only five SIU ports escaped the general decline and one other remained about the same as before. The increased shipping was listed for Boston Philadelphia, Tampa, New Orleans and San Francisco, but 'Frisco was the only one showing a major gain. Baltimore held to the status quo and was still only "fair." Ports that fell off were New York, Norfolk, Sav j.nah. Mobile, Lake Charles, Houston, Wilmington and Seattle, but most of these ex­ pected to bounce back again. New York was down due to the idling of Bull Line ships. Generally, the deck department accounted for the most shipping and the largest portion of the registration total as well. The proportion of jobs taken by class A men dropped to 65 per­ cent, while class B shipping rose to 30 percent of the total. Class C shipping fell off slightly once again, hitting a new low. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New York: Fair . . . Philadelphia: Good . . . Balti­ more: Fair . . . Norfolk: Slow . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Steady . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair . . . San Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. YORKMAR (Calmar), May 21—Chalr^ man, E. Denchy; Secretary, J. Archie. Ship's fund *15.82. New delegate elected. SIU of North America in 1951. The constitution itself was ratified less than three months ago. Under the new constitution, jobs to be filled, all for a three-year term, are those of a secretarytreasurer, assistant secretary-treas­ urer, three patrolmen and a dis­ patcher at headquarters, and one port agent and patrolman each In the ports of Seattle, Portland, Wilmington and New York. Members nominated have until October 15 to accept or decline, and voting will begin for a 60-day period on November 1. Those elected will take office in January, 1958, once the results are certified by a membership-elected tallying committee. The Sailors Union of the Pacific will hold its annual election dur­ ing December and January. Nom­ inations will be made at the first SUP meeting in November. Tampa Gets Job Boost TAMPA — Shipping in this port picked up somewhat in the last period with registration dropping behind shipping in the deck and engine departments. But although jobs are on the increase, there are enough men on the beach now to handle any openings that may come along. There were four vessels calling into port within the last two weeks. The Citrus Packer (Waterman) paid off while the La Salle, Has­ tings (Waterman), Steel Flyer (Isthmian) and Del Campo (Missis­ sippi) were in transit. Furcell. Galley range needs repairing. Ship'a fund, SIS. Drunkards warned and wiU be turned over to Union. 4-8 watch turning to In morning not putting in for penalty meal hour. Delegate missed port payoff In NY. New delegate elected. Vary night lunch. Shower water too hot. Too much fraternizing topside. Warning issued if not stopped offenders wiU be dealt with accordingly. June 23—Chairman, J. Furcell; Sec­ retary, J. Keavney. Three men paid off without proper relief in Honolulu. Ship's fund, 816. Report accepted. Garbage to be dumped aft. Food beef to be taken up at meeting. Shipping rules to be posted in messroom. YORKMAR (Calmar), July 1—Chair­ man (none); Secretary, J. Archie. Few hours disputed OT. To be taken care of at payoff. Ship's fund, $15.82. Need fan in laundry room. Washing machine water line needs repairing. Return all cots after using. DEL AIRES (Miss.), July 7—Chair­ man, C. Cautreau; Secretary, J. Davis. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S73. Schedule for cleaning laundry to be posted. Safety representatives elected by each dept. Talk by stew­ ard regarding food and repairs. Door to be locked while kroo boys are aboard. Endeavor to get spring-type locks. FRANCES (Bull), July 21—Chair­ man, W. Deak; Secretary, F. Colonna. Reports accepted. Donation by crew to obtain new Ubrary. Toaster not te be used for griUed sandwiches. Pan­ try to be kept clean. IDEAL X (Fan-Atlantic), Aug. S— Chairman, Prokopuk; Secretary, Helvlnk. Few hours disputed OT. Re­ ports accepted. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), July 29 —Chairman, S. Clarke; Secretary, C. Neumann. Few hours disputed OT. Repair lists to be submitted. Reporta accepted. Minimum of 2 hrs. OT to be paid for unUcensed personnel called after 5 PM and before 8 AM. New delegate elected. Ship to be ex­ terminated. Obtained new library. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DE SOTO (Waterman), June S — Chairman, C. Wallick; Secretary, W. Newsom. New delegate elected. Lock­ ers in foc'sles to be repaired. Water pressure to be Improved throughout ship. July 11—Chairman, R. Hedges; Sec­ retary, W. Newtem. Steward's actions unbecoming. Number of complaints from members in dept. Patrolman to take action. Few hours disputed OT. Few beefs to be taken up with pa­ trolman. Two men missed ship be­ tween ports. Reports accepted. Clariflcation of deck delegate's report. Beefs to be taken up with patrolman. Aug. 3—:Chalrman, R. Hodges; Sec­ retary, B. Varn, Jr. Repairs made. Vote of thanks to headquarters for progress made in American Coal beef. New delegate elected. Cups to be re­ turned to pantry after using. Take better care of cots. Vote of thanks to retiring ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and good service. ALCOA RAN(»BR (Alcea), July 27— Chairman, none; Secretary, J. Janes. No replacements fo^ crew members in Puerto Rico. Reports accepted. Re­ frain from making noise in passage­ ways—men sleeping. Discussion on type of milk put aboard in San Juan; general equipment on board. CALMAR (Calmar), July 21—Chair­ man, F. Miller; Secretary, T. Jackson. New secretary-reporter, treasurer and delegate elected. Messroom and bath­ rooms to be kept clean. MICHAEL (Carras), July SI—Chair­ man, H. Ward; Secretary, C. McLean. Ship sailed short two men. One man Ul. Ship's fund $2, Piu-chased maga­ zines and books. Observe quiet in passageways. Post repair list. ALICE BROWN (Bleemfleld), July IS—Chairman, O. Yeager; Secretary, T. Schulta. Safety meeting held. Re­ pair lists submitted. One member .>11. - I ..IL. 1,1 I. .1 • I 1 (• missed ship; one member hospitalized. Headquarters to be given Bloomfleld Steamship Co. schedules and ports of call so LOG may be received at all times. Slop chest not opened fre­ quently enough. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Approval of new SIU feeding program. NEVA WEST (Bloomfleld), June 14 —Chairman, D. Jones; Secretary, J. McDougall. New delegate elected. Drinking water changed. Brother Jones will submit article for the IX)G. Steward to act as treasurer. Ship being cleaned and painted. No beefs —things running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. Cleaning schedule for laundry and recreation room to be typed and posted. Need scuppers in laundry. Valves to be checked and changed to save. fresh water; place cold water hook-up to washing ma­ chine. General discussion. Aug. 3—Chairman, J. Rellly; Secre­ tary, D. Jones. Sick men to see doc­ tor upon arrival. Need new washing machine. Scupper to be placed in laundry. Members leaving ship to strip bunks and turn in soiled and extra linen. Two articles submitted to LOG. Ship's fund S14.23. No beefs, everything running smoothly. No LOGS received. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and serv­ ice. Need new washing machine and scupper in laundry. General discus­ sions. CAROLYN (Bull), July 28-Chair­ man, W. Smith; Secretary, R. Prin­ cipe. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine work. Ship's fund to be used to repair TV set. SI contribution from each crew member. WARRIOR (Waterman), Aug. 3 — Chairman, H. Starck; Secretary, W. Elliott. Captain warned crew about causing any trouble. Injured man repatriated to States. One man missed ship, rejoined in Moji. Reports ac­ cepted. Discussion on washing ma­ chine. Vote of thanks by steward for cooperation in changing linen. Cups to be returned to pantry. Repair list to be submitted. SEA COMET II (Seatrader), Aug. 4 —Chairman, F. Parsons; Secretary, G. Bryan. No major beefs. Some dis­ puted overtime. Delegate to check with patrolman regarding phosphate cargo and whether or not men would be permitted to pay off in Baltimore. One man missed ship. Clothes turned over to shipmate and necessary data given to delegate. Reports accepted. Extra linen to be turned in for inven­ tory. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Garbage to be dumped aft. Crew not to use lemon juice: set aside for meals only. CAROLYN (Bull), July 14—Chairman, W. Smith; Secretary, D. Pantes. One man hospitalized. No replace­ ment. Few hours disputed OT. New delegate elected. More variety in night lunch. Food not up to par. Poor grade of food-put aboard: to be discussed with patrolman. Complaints being brought topside. Washing ma­ chine to be kept clean. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), May i —Chairman, S. Mangold; Secretary, V. Orenclo. Ship's fund S27.91. New delegate elected. New library ob­ tained. June 19—Chairman, V. Warfleld; Secretary, V. Orencle. No hot water for 11 hours. One man missed ship; rejoined. Ship's fund S27.91. Few hours disputed OT. Report accepted. Need more canned fruits. Vegetables not cooked properly. July 20—Chairman, W. Schlect; Sec­ retary, V. Orenclo. Subsistence not collectible—hot water supplied within 12 hours. Two Men paid off in Hono­ lulu. One man missed ship. In the future, anyone quitting before payoff must have medical slip certifying un­ fit for duty. Ship's fund S27.91. Car­ penter paid off. Unable to get re­ placement. All beefs to be settled by patrolman. Bosun refused to turn to. stating ho was fired. Patro!man to talk to bosun. Bread box to be closed to prevent bread from becoming stale. Pantry and mess hall doors te be closed while in port. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcea), Aug. IS —Chairman, J. Bernard; Secretary, L. Phillips.. Two men left ship in PR. Cots to be stowed away at end of voyage. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Aug. 18—Chairman, S. Charles; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Delayed sailing disputed OT to be referred to patrol­ man. Beef in deck dept. kept squared away. Wire sent to hall re: sending patrolman for Sunday payoff. Ship's fund S21.03. Safety meeting held. Ail suggestions taken care of. Com­ plaints not to be taken to captain. SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankship), Aug. 17 — Chairman, E. CzosnoskI; Secretary, R. Harp. All stores to be checked by delegate. Beef on steward to be taken up with patrolman in San Juan. Request 25 days supply of stores to be put aboard. DEL NORTE (Miss.), Aug. 18 — Chairman, J. Connors; Secretary, H. Crane. Everything running smoothly. Men Urged not to foul up. Ship's fund S127.03. Paid for new movie screen. New delegate elected. Messhails and pantry to be kept clean at all times. Steward to have cream and sugar in pantry at coffee time. Each man to donate $2 to purchase films for next voyage. ALCOIA ROAMER (Alcea), Aug. 14 — Chairman, B. DeBautte; secretary, R. Klenast. One man left ship in San Juan to fly to NY marine hospital. Letter from Union regarding 61 days received. Vote of thanks from ^ members to headquarters. �SEAFARERS September IS, ISST YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH I fi- Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius II Shopping For A House Prices of new houses are at record high levels. This summer the average new house, on a countrywide basis, has a price tag close to $15,000. In just the three years since 1954", when the average dwelling was $12,300, the average price has gone up about 22 percent. Only one out of seven new houses recently offered for sale was priced under $10,000. Part of this rise is due to the fact that houses are larger now, be­ cause builders are concentrating on more expensive houses and less on the wage-earner market. The average house in 1956 provided 1,230 square feet of floor area compared to 1,140 in 1954. However, the cost per square foot of houging your family has jumped too, from a country wide average at $10.79 a square foot in '54 to $11.79 in '56, and an estimated $12 in May, 1957. The cost per square foot actually has dropped in the Northeast, but has gone up drastically in the West, South and North Central states. In the Northeast, housing demand has tapered off, but in booming areas where demand is keen, as in a number of Southern and Western states, builders are pricing new homes to get all the market will bear. In just two years, from '54 to '56, the square-foot prices of houses have jumped 16 percent in the South, to $10.32; 15 percent in the North Central states, to a whopping $14.08, and 10 percent in the West, to $11.72. Prices In South Now Rising The cost of houses in the South is relatively low, although going up fast, because most are basementless and only three out of five have central heating. It's valuable to know what you get for your money in square footage and "extras," and also what designs and materials are being favored. This helps you compare values ' •' ^ offered by different builders. It ( Alow MU^H ? _ ' judge the future resale value of a new house, and compare values among older houses on the market. The price per square foot of floor area is one yardstick of value. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics figures it, floor area is the number of square feet computed from out­ side dimensions, counting all fin­ ished livable space, including laundry and utility rooms, halls and closets. But it excludes reereation, storage, laundry and util­ ity rooms in the basement, unfin­ ished attic space and open or screened porches. The big switch in recent years is to three-bedroom houses, which have become the standard in place of the two-bedroom house that predominated in 1950. Another factor is the quality of construction. Despite the higher square-foot costs, basic construction quality is not necesarily improv­ ing. A recent BLS report showed relatively few new houses available nowadays for less than $10,000, with the majority of them in the South. These were small, basementless, frame houses with wood or asbestos shingle exteriors, often with only two bedrooms or even less; one bathroom, and with only space heaters or no heating facilities at all. You have to go into the-$10,000-$15,000 bracket to get a more ade­ quate house. In this bracket you can get 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms, one bath or a bath and a half, warm-air heat if not the costlier hot-water, and a garage or carport. But even hou.ses in this price class have basements in only one out of three cases and, most often, dry walls. Only in houses over $15,000 are you likely to get plaster walls, and then, in only three out of five cases. Hot-water heat has become relatively rare in houses selling for under $20,000. $10,000 Is Dividing Line On Wood, Brick Houses under $10,000 will more often have asbestos facing, but over the $10,000 price you have a good chance of getting wood, brick or stucco facing. If you go over $12,000, you should expect a full or at least partial basement and also, bathrooms with ceramic tiie walls and floors. Only at $15,000 and over do new houses now generally give you plaster walls, V/i> to 2 bathrooms and most generally, brick or brickfacing construction. Aluminum window frames are gaining in popularity with steel casements now less used. Wood double-hung windows are still pop­ ular and desirable, but nowadays are found more in the costlier houses than in moderate-priced ones. But besides lire price, regional preferences influence construction. People in the Northeast prefer basements, and in the North Central states over half the new houses have basements, with the trend in that direction. In the West arid South, most houses are basementless. Families in the Northeast and Nbrth Central states prefer wood win­ dows, BLS surveys show. It's more important to look for quality construction, rather th3n eye-catehing "extras," such as dishwashers, garbage disposal units, etc. Veiy few builders now give you a refrigerator and even less a washer,, as they often did when houses were cheaper. In most cases lyou should boabte 'toi get a range and exhaust fan; • An increasing riumber of cooking, units now are built-in tops and ej^-level ovens. Pare Serea LOG •I BME Boosts Yf elfare. Pensions In a move designed to insure greater welfare protection to its members, Brotherhood of Marine Engineers welfare plan trustees have announced substantial increases in benefits for engineers. • The changes involve in­ mended at the agents conference. tution of the AFL-CIO ethical creased death benefits, a pro- Up for revision are the union's practice code. fated pension plan for engi­ trials and appeals procedures, A special constitutional commit­ neers who wish to retire at age 60 and increased medical payments. Death benefit payments for active members were increased from $2,500 to $3,000 while a payment of $500 was approved to bene­ ficiaries of retired BME members. Prior to this pensioners were not eligible for death benefits. Realizing the need of additional protection against expensive medi­ cal costs, the benefit for doctors' visits has been increased and ex­ tended to cover additional medical services. The medical plan will now pay up to $100 a calendar year towards bills incurred by the en­ gineer or his family. The payments will be made for visits to a gen­ eral practitioner or to a specialist. It was also extended to cover eye examinations and eye glasses. The maximum payment for any one bill will be $20. The old plan had no provision for bills over $5 and did not include payments for eye examinations and glasses. Payments under the pension plan to qualified members have been changed to enable engineers to re­ tire at age 60 at a lower benefit rate. Earlier, BME members were not eligible for retirement bene­ fits until they reached 65. The pro­ rated payments range from $55 a month for a member retiring at age 60 to the full benefit of $100 a month for those retiring at 65. The expanded welfare and pen­ sion programs were the result of recommendations by delegates to the union's agents conference. Tliey were subsequently approved by the membership. The membership also voted to set machinery in motion for re­ vising certain clauses in the union's constitution. The changes would be along the lines recom- MTD Elects Port Heads In St. Louis ST. LOUIS—The St. Louis Mari­ time Port Council—one of the series of port councils now being set up by the AFL-CIO Martime Trades Department—^was formally chartered here on September 5. The charter was presented by Harry E. O'Reilly, MTD executive secretary. Officers of the council wei»e elected as follows: President. John Naber, secretary - treasurer of Teamsters Local 688; vice presi­ dent, Edward Weber, business rep­ resentative of Firemen and Oilers Local 6; secretary-treasurer, Ed­ ward Adams, business repi'esentative, MM&P. The charter meeting was attend­ ed by 25 delegates representing seven international unions with a total marine membership of 50,000. Local unions in the area are also applying for membership, and it is expected that ultimately about 20 unions will be affiliated with the council. Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letter or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. quorums for membership meet­ ings, replacement of the executive board by an agents conference set­ up and inclusion in the consti­ tee has been called to prepare the recommendations for the Septem­ ber membership meeting at head­ quarters. It's There in Black 'n' White 1 British seaman Kevin Sealy, AS (left), looks over item in SlU con­ stitution as Seafarer John F. Murphy, bosun, points it out to him. Sealy, a member of the British Seamen's Union, aboard the SS Ulysses In New York, came up to the hall to pick up some copies of the constitution to show to his shipmates. Glass Fiber Lifeboats Wiil Be Tested By US WASHINGTON—new type of lifeboat constructed of re­ inforced glass fiber will be tested next year for use aboard American-flag ships. The Maritime Administration got the experiment under way last-*-month by asking manufactur­ ers to submit bids for produc­ ing several sets of oar- and motorpropelled boats for testing early in 1958. The study will be made on Government-owned ships. The new lifeboats, which are in use on foreign ships, are con­ structed of laminated glass fiber. The fiber may be pigmented with desired colors, and the hard, smooth type finish eliminates painting. Boats Have Long Life The Maritime Administration be­ lieves the boats will last as long as the ships they are assigned to, with little maintenance. It also believes that their elasticity should enable them to withstand shock and collision that might seriously damage metal boats. The proposed boats would have the following specifications: length overall 24 feet, beam 8 feet, and draft 3 feet 6 inches, certified for a maximum capacity of 40 persons. The Maritime Administration has also specified that the maximum hoisting weight when fully equipped (without persons) must not exceed 4,500 pounds, including 800 to 1,000 pounds of equipment. Resins used in construction must be fire retardent. Turbine Ship Test The boats will be tested aboard the Government's experimental Liberty ship GTS William Patter­ son, and on other Governmentowned vessels. The Coast Guard has specified that the boats must exceed the present tests required for metal boats. If the tests are successful, similar boats may be ordered on all new. Marltiipe Ad­ ministration construction. SlU Softball NineChantps In Baltimore BALTIMORE—The SIU chalked up another victory, but this time on the baseball diamond. The "Seafarers International Union" Softball team downed the South Baltimore champs. 4-3. in a final play-off game to take the city-wide championships for 16 to 18 year olds. The South Baltimore club, Fritz's Social Club, had jumped to a 2-run lead in the first innin,:?. but under the cool pitching of "Huch" Neal and some well placed hits by Neal. Gus Ceaenaio and right fielder Gavenas. the SlU-sponsorcd team turned the tables for a 4-3 victory. Fine defensive plays by shortstop Jack Norwood, .second baseman George Holland, first baseman Cliff Steward and Captain Jack Schaefer. the catcher, pulled the plugs on any threats by the southern champs. The SIU club is coached by Jack and Irvin Levin who have lead two straight championship teams. Last .year they captured the 14-16 title and this year the 16-18 crown with the SIU. SIU Baltimore members and officials have pitched in to help sponsor the local ball club. Besides being a factor in keeping the youths off the . streets, it has aroused a community spirit_in Sea­ farers from Baltimore who at­ tended the games .while on the j beach and rooted their team to • victory. - w •••5 . .'2 -u �Pare Eirht SEAFARERS 100 ITIUFrEIIED INTNESIU.. September 13, 195T I / I \ I I ; The dozen yeors since the end of World War 11 hove been the baclcdrop for numerous beefs in which Secfarers have played a significant role, as well as being a period of major gains for the Union and. Its member­ ship. Pictured here are scenes from just a handful of the many important events of the lost 12 years. \ I I I J AHERICAN FEDERATION CFNTRAt U&os UNION i of Fhiiad€ij>ha AViciNty A D • s;r?- -R '2; 3 ?. SIU-SUP general strike action in 1946 tied up shipping tight as a drum on both coasts in protest against continued Government lid on wage increases already negotiated with operators. Here mobile "stew pot" provides coffee and cakes for Philadelphia pickets. Strike was successful in regaining full bargaining rights for maritime unions and eliminating Government wage controls. World War II had ended and in 1946 the Communist Party made its strongest bid yet to control all of maritime. Here Seafarers demonstrate against an invasion of New York by Harry Bridges and his allies in the Committee For Maritime Unity. CMU later folded. Another major postwar organizing campaign was successfully followed through at Cities Service Oil Co. Here a Seafarers' picket squad conducts a dress rehearsal in preparation for a possible strike against the company in 1953 when its SIU agreement came up for renewal. Strike was called off when a new agreement was signed. w 1^ ^• The largest-scale organizing drive ever carried on in mari­ time reached its peak in '45 and '46. Here an organizer ' meets a group of Isthmian crewmembers off the William ' Whipple. SIU won election in 96-ship fleet by a command­ ing margin. y<it« wasTparitimc's biggest. : Int'l Union of Elec­ trical Workers gets SIU backing on Bal­ timore picket lines in bitter 1955-$j|i strike. First pooled Vacation Plan in maritime be­ gan in '52, guarantees vacation, pay for all every 90 days lyorked.. Constitution, first writ­ ten back in 1939, was revised and modernized in 1952 and approved by 95 percept,vote. �September IS, 1957 - X - / SEAFARERS - ,"•;, i' ' i' - - ,< LOG Paffe Nln* - -:' , '3 HI ' 1" P i'' m ,, K I 1^* 's^ : - ' to P' 5 ; SIU building program resulted in construction of new headquarters hall in Brooklyn which opened in Novemher, 1951. Hall was first on Atlantic and Gulf Coast to I boast modern shipping hall, recreational and eating facili•it:! Seafarers on the beach. Three years later Baltimore hall was opened, exceeding headquarters in space and improving on its facilities. Hall quickly became center of labor activities in the Maryland port city, as many unions took office space there. Andrew Furuseth train­ ing school in Mobile teaches seamanship to SIU newcomers in all ships' departments. •i'•) I >.i I -I Joseph Cave, Jr., 1st SIU maternity benefit baby in '52, marks birthday in New Orleans one year later. Sea Chest, founded in 1952, has continued to of­ fer top quality slops to SlU-contracted ships on competitive basis. Support of NY Stock Ex­ change strikers in '48 in­ volved this Seafarer in "Battle of Wall Street" as cops belabored pickets. Group of Seafarers attending headquarters meeting listens attentively as resolution calling for referendum on con­ stitution amendments is read at one of three successive meetings before being voted on by secret ballot. Amend­ ments were adopted by overwhelming margin. New Orleans Seafarers parade in support of CIO telephone workers during long 1955 strike against Southern Bell system. SIU started distributing 50-book ship's libraries in 1953 in effort to meet de­ mand for shipboard read­ ing matter. Longshoremen seeking new union in New York are shown at AFL rally at SIU headquarters in coiurse of '53 drive. iiiliil f , iillili Disability-pension benefits for Seafarers, any age, who are unable to work started at $15 weekly in 1952, have since been increased to $35 a week. Pictured above is dis­ abled Seafarer Walter Stoll with Mrs. Stoll at his retire­ ment home in Savannah. I 1' I I CIO shipyard workers were backed by -^lU on several occasions. Shown above is 1947 shipyard strike at Ira St Bushey's. Seafarer Jerry O'Neill, '56 SIU scholarship winner, reads all about it in LOG. Five $6,000 awards are hiade each year; Hospitalized Seafarers learn of new family hos­ pital-surgical plan. Pro­ gram begun. In 1955 has since been extended. First of four proposed SIU Welfare Plan medical centers opened in Brooklyn, one block from SIU hall, in April, 1957. , Well over 1,000 Seafarers have already had headto-loe check-ups at no cost. Other diagnostic clinics will be set up in Baltimore, Mobile and New' Orleans; • '' ' �Par* Tea SEAFARERS LOG Seatember IS. IMT Dow-Chem Men Get $125 Raise HOUSTON—Seamen aboard two of Dow Chemical Com­ pany boats came into a windfall this week when the com­ pany turned the vessels over to Dixie Carriers to operate for them, Dixie Carriers is an* HIWD-contracted operator By transferring, the seamen will re­ and under the terms of its ceive their increased wages and benefits without the need for a labor board election. Organizing in this area is still going strong. Another Houston company has been signed up and is now in the process of negotiating a contract. The company is Gautt Towing Company and an agree­ ment is expected to be signed with­ in a week. Shipping in this area was just fair during the past two weeks but is expected to pick up before the end of the month. "The Warrior (Waterman) and Matthew Thorn­ ton (Grainfieet) paid off while the Del Aires (Mississippi) signed on. The Del Monte (Mississippi) and the Royal Oak (Cities Service) are expected to take on full crews in WASHINGTON—Three SlU-con- the near future. tracted operators have been barred from raising rates on Puerto Rico cargo pending a Federal Maritime Board review next January. Acting on complaints from Puerto Rico sugar refiners, the Board ordered the US Atlantic & Gulf Puerto Rico Steamship con­ ference to suspend a proposed 12 BOSTON—^Men on the beach in per cent hike in refined sugar rates this port, writes James Sheehan, for four months. Conference mem­ port agent, are spending their free bers include the SlU-contracted time "sidewalk" supervising the Bull Line, Alcoa Steamship Co., loading of a special divers' boat. and Waterman Steamship Corp., The vessel is being specially outfit­ as well as Lykes Bros. Steamship ted by a group of divers who plan Co. to take photographs of the sunken Italian liner, Andrea Doria. Be­ Inbound Boost Barred The board also barred the Water­ sides the usual diving equipment man-affiliated Pan-Atlantic Steam­ of a decompression tank and suits, ship Co. from raising rates on gen­ they are also loading special eral inbound cargo from Puerto cameras and lights, he said. With Rico. The rate boost was scheduled all the talk of the possibility of raising the flagship, this could be to go into effect Sept. 18. the initial preparation for such an Earlier, the conference had been undertaking. ordered to postpone a 15 per cent Fair Shipping across-the-board increase on in­ Shipping has been fair during bound cargo from the Islands. The entire rate problem will be the past period with three vessels thrashed out before the FMB in causing most of the job activity. These ships, the Winter Hill (Cities January. Service), Valley Forge (Penn. Nav.) Cargo rates on refined sugar and the Pacific Ocean (Trans have gone up since August, 1956, Utility) paid off and signed on. The from 48 to 53 cents per hundred­ Steel Chemist and Steel Rover weight. The proposed increases (Isthmian) were in transit. All of would raise the rates to 59 cents the ships paid off clean with the per hundredweight. few repairs needed taken care of here in port. Seafarer Eddie Sheehan is now in Boston PSHS recuperating from an illness he suffered while on the Ocean Transporter. Eddie had As Seafarers know, copies of to leave the vessel in Jacksonville, each issue of the SEAFARERS and wishes to extend his thanks to LOG are mailed every two the captain and crew for all the weeks to all SIU ships as well as help they gave him. to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three MOBILE—Carroll B. Waterman, copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes former vice-president of the SIUforms are then airmailed to the contracted Waterman Steamship company agent in the next port Co., was found shot to death near here last week, Police said that of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs Waterman, 51, vas an apparent got various quantities of LOGs suicide. at every mailing. The LOG is The son of the founder of Water­ sent to any club when a Sea­ man Stveamship Co., he had farer so requests it by notifying resigned from his post in May, the LOG office that Seafarers 1955, after the company was pur­ congregate there. chased by McLean Industries. As always the Union would Lived Near Mobile like to hear promptly from SIU He had lived at nearby Canon ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so Gate, on the outskirts of Mobile. that the Union can maintain a Funeral services were held here ^d^y-torday check on the accu- last week followed by burial in Magnolia Cemetery. lie is sur­ raciy of its mailing lists. , vived by his'wifei and two children. agreement the men on these vessels will automatically receive an aver­ age wage increase of $123 a month, plus other HIWD welfare benefits. Just prior to the transfer, the SIU had filed for an NLRB election cov­ ering the men on these two vessels. Halt Boost In PR Ship Rate Levels Doria Attracts Hub Attention Notify Union On LOG Mail There's nothing ilk HOT SHOWER ... A shower can be refreshing after a day's hard work provided you don't emerge with a slashed foot from a earelessty-disearded razor blade or a back sprain from skidding on a chunk of soap or just sliding on the wet deck. Shower rooms always have a way of contributing more than their quota of accidents ashore and an ship. Of course, with the ship likely to pitch or roll any minute, the hazard is compounded. ideally, the shower room should have a grab bar to hang on to if the weather's the least bit rough and as clean a deck as possible. Water can't be avoided but the junkpile can. Sea­ farers can add to their margin of safety by wearing a good pair of non-skid shower shoes. They also keep the athlete's foot percentage low. Enjoy your shower, but take care to return to your foc'sle in one piece afterwards. Ex-Waterman Official Dies iI, An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship •• . • • • . �September IS, 19S7 SEAFARERS Pace Elevea IPG Don't Bother Me, I'm Busy! Pan-Atlantic Adds Pier Space For Boxship Run PORT NEWARK—Getting ready to expand its trailership operations next month, Pan-Atlantic Steamship has just leased another transit shed and about 350,000 more square feet of area here. The maiden sailing of its first "lift-on, lift-off" trailer- ship, the Gateway City, is now set for October 4. The service will in­ clude Miami, Tampa and New Or­ leans-as well as Houston, which is already linked by trailership oper­ ations with four "piggyback" tank­ ers. Eventually ten converted C-2s will join the Gateway City to link Port Newark, the above-mentioned ports and others along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The "piggyback" ships, which are modified T-2 tank­ ers with special platform decks to accommodate up to 60 truck trail­ ers, have been operating since April, 1956. -The new "lift-on" vessels will be capable of handling up to 226 35-foot trailer bodies above and below decks. The ships are being equipped with two 60,000-pound gantry cranes for loading and dis­ charging. This does away with the need for expensive terminals in the ports being serviced, since the trailers can easily be unloaded, locked onto waiting cabs and driven off the dock. In the "piggybank" operation, giant dockside cranes are needed instead. Crewing of the Gateway City for the first "dry runs" is expected next week in Mobile, where the conversions are being done. Shoreside Jobs Rise In Mobile MOBILE — Although shipping slacked off during the past period, It was necessary to farm out some engine room jobs to near-by ports to fill them. There are only about 20 to 30 engine room men regis­ tered in this port so the men in that department can afford to be selective about the jobs they want. Approximately one-third of the total local membership is now working In various affiliated jobs in and around the port. Of interest to those men on the beach who like to work In shipyards is the news that Gulf Shipyards leased a large dry dock from the Navy and are bringing it around from Jackson­ ville. Up to now all drydocking had to go down river to Alabama Drydock since Gulf had no drydocking facilities. This will mean a saving in travel time and money for the men working there. A crew of eight ABs and a cook were sent to tow the dock from Jacksonville. On the shipping side, the Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Cavalier, (Alcoa); Claiborne, Citrus Packer, LaSalle (Waterman); Edith (Bull) and the Steel Advocate (Isthmian) were in port during the past two weeks. In addition, a full crew was sent to the SS Little Rock, a T-2 belonging to North American SS Company. Next period should bring better ship­ ping with almost 13 vessels ex­ pected in so far. SIU Port Agent Cal Tanner also noted the enthusiasm sweeping the entire Gulf area as a result of the mounting HIWD victories in the Louisiana tidelands field. A new control and another election sweep^gs ,gaiDg4 two weeks..aga The balance-sheet for the now-ended first session of the 85th Congress provides small comfort for the supporters of a strong US merchant fleet who had hoped for more encour­ agement from Capitol Hill. Help in the form of Federal sub­ sidies are still available only to the select few, and when the farm lobby-foreign shipowner bloc couldn't weaken "50-50 in the Congress itself, the Maritime Administration came along and did it by administrative ruling. The theory of the "prestige" ship is still uppermost in the minds of the lawmakers. Thus, a minor budget item of $100 millions for ship construction was pared to a mere $3 million, but the operators of luxury class passenger vessels got full as­ surance that they'd get assistance next year. At the same time, work goes ahead on an atom-powered ship that already has a pricetag of $42.5 million and will certainly cost more before it hits the water. But the commercial usefulness of this ex­ perimental vessel is still ten or more years away. We already have the first nuclear-powered subs and this experience is being translated to build Navy surface ships as well. The lessons from these will be applied eventually to merchant shipping, which is not interested so much in the fact that an atom ship can travel 60,000 miles on a bit of atomic fuel as big as a golf ball, but rather in how much cargo a similar surface ship can carry to justify the cost of the first nuclear bunkering. Surely some balance must be achieved between funds for experiments and for bread and butter cargo ships. What good is a lavish showcase if the shelves are bare? 4" 4" Qniet, Please! A hush seems to have spread over the tanker segment of the industry despite the ballyhoo last fall about the bigger and better oil carriers that were on the way to offset any future Suez crisis. There doesn't seem to be any rush to build any­ more, although more than a few of the operators put their ships under runaway flags on the understanding that new tonnage was forthcoming. Some of this tonnage is underway, but nobody would be surprised if it turned out that it was being built for Liberian registry after all. After the industry raked in the profits from the "emer­ gency" oil-lift last fall and winter. Egypt's President Nasser kind of spoiled the game by reopening the canal. One almost gets the impression that the oil bigwigs wish Nasser would pull the pins again. Then the "public service" announcements could start up again and then we might even see a ship or two built after all , President Eisenhower has said he regards Walter Reuther's pricecutting plan as a "hopeful augury" that the combined efforts of unions and management may curb infiation. The UAW president has urged the major auto companies to cut new car prices by $100 as an anti-inflation measure. He said they could maintain and even boost profits through greater production. In a letter to Reuther, Dr. Gabriel Hauge, Eisenhower's economic adviser, said that it would be in­ appropriate for the President to express a view on the specific pro­ posal, but that he thought the plan indicated a sense of civic responsi­ bility would prevail in future negotiations. 4* 4" 4" The Textile Workers Union of America has filed a new appeal with the NLRB to reopen the un­ fair labor practice case against the Darlington Manufacturing Company, Darlington, SC. The company closed down after the TWUA won a representation elec­ tion among the plant's 500 workers. The board found that the company liquidated for no other reason than to avoid having to bargain with the union. Earlier motions to bring the plant's real owner into the case failed because the NLRB was un­ able to determine the penalty it could recommend against the liquidated company. 4" 4" The United Steelworkers Union, whose unemployment benefits pro­ gram went Into effect Sept. 1, has worked out arrangements to pay out benefits in four states where payments are blocked by legal restrictions. The arrangements would cover 190,000 workers in Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia. The program provides laid-off workers with 65% of their wages for a 82-week period. In Chip the union and the companies h^yOj^ a^eed to jOaske a court test Ease Some Restrictions On Aliens WASHINGTON — Legislation easing certain "hardship" cases arising out of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 finally cleared Congress the day before it adjourned. The measure makes minor ad­ justments so that families now here can be reunited with rela­ tives abroad. It also eases some quota restrictions affecting "refu­ gee-escapees" from Iron Curtain countries and displaced persons in the Middle East. Originally the Administration had asked for an overhaul of many of the re.strictive provisions of the MeCarran-Walter Immigration Act, particularly in the limited quotas for Asiatic and for some European countries. It is expected that a new bid for Immigration Act changes will be made in the up­ coming Congress. Full information on the changes which may affect' Seafarers or their families can be obtained from any Immigration and Naturaliza­ tion Office or by checking with SIU Welfare Services. of the legality of the ban. The method of payment will go to a special arbitration board in Indiana and Virginia. 4 4 4 Boston's newspaper presses started rolling again after the strik­ ing members of Mailers Union 16 okayed a $10.25 package wage in­ crease. The mailers walked out last month in an effort to gain pay parity with other big cities. In addition, the Massachusetts State Labor Commissioner has agreed to set up an arbitration board to determine whether there "should be any additional wage increases for the mailers over and above the $10.25." The strike lasted 21 days. 4 4 4 A petition against a decertifica­ tion vote has been filed with the NLRB by the United Rubber Workers Union on the heels of a claim by the O'SulIivan Rubber Company in Winchester, Virginia, that no union represented the workers. The company has been operating with scab workers since the union called a strike in May, 1956, and 400 employees went out for better wages and conditions. Meanwhile, the URW is continuing its nationwide boycott drive against the use of O'SulIivan heels. 4 4 4 Members of the International Union of Electrical Workers at the Westinghouse plant In Bloomfield, NJ, don't want any non-union made goods, even if they are given out free. The chief steward of lUE Local 410 told the plant manager that the union would consider it an unfriendly act to allow two adver­ tising men for the R. J. Reynolds Company to give out samples of Salem Cigarettes In the plant cafeteria. Reynolds, also makers of Camels, Is a non-union company As a result, no samples wert handed out. .-•^11 •••!< 1 i :|l y| i • n4 �Paffc Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Mate's For SIU Men Anytime ^ In these days of complaints and squabbles caused by "supposed-to-be officers and gen­ tlemen," it's refreshing to come across a chief mate who says: "They're happy; I'm happy." That kind of an attitude, according to Seafarer John Wunderlich on the tanker Mer­ maid, is a welcome change. As ship's delegate, Wunder­ required condition . . . through the for nine years before that ship be­ lich figures he'd otherwise dependable efficiency of my deck- came a Liberian-ilag runaway, and be at loggerheads gang." He was chief aboard the is one of the best tanker men in with the mate Sweetwater, another SIU tanker. the US fleet, Wunderlich says. most of the time However By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink there's not a heef in the world, re­ ports John G. "Skezo" Skevofeelax, the para­ gon of matehood. Wunderlich says Skevofeelax the chief even V. rote the company about his satis­ faction with the SIU deck gang. "Skezo's" formula, in his own words, is to "keep the ship in the 'Sea Spray' LOG-A-RHYTHM: Gone To Rest By William Willdridge (In memory of our departed brother, Robert McDonough.) Cone from our mist To a land beyond our control, Taken to the land of his Holy Father Where some day From this earth we must all depart. Gone to the kingdom of his maker, So far in the heav'ns above; Land of beauty and enchantment. Where every word spoken Is of kindness and love. Passing on to eternity To a icorld to us unknown. Never regretting his short stay As in heaven he is not alone. Gone to his master's sanctuary. Where preservation of the soul He will always keep, Even though flesh and bone turn to dust Lying in the long, long sleep. Gone into the future without end, To live on eternally Taken into the folds Of the ruler of mankind. No place better could there be; As the years roll on They take their toll. But it never is the end; When atonement day comes We will come face to face again. So, to the loved ones left behind, Ship)7iates of the Royal Oak, We offer our condolences And pray that some day Again we may convoke. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — pleose 3ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) "But officer, little Eddie was at sea for the holidays so he's cele­ brating now. . . ." SIU, A&G District B.^LTniORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Slieppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Shcehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Claike, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cai Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 012 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 .NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardulio, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. E. B. Me.Vuiey, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette, Agent Elliott 4334 T.AMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 VICTORIA. 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Matthews, Joint SUP 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND, Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 S.AN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SE.ATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0200 WILMI.NGTON 605 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6165 •ra an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your Canadian District former address below: HALIFAX, N.S 128V4 Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Qntario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO, Ontario.......272 King St. E. . • EMplro 4-5719 HONOLULU " ZONE ... ADDRESS CITY . ZONE ... ST^kTE • •«• * •.. • • ••, letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Welfare Assist Is Appreciated To the Editor: I wish to have this letter of appreciation published in the LOG. In March, 1956, my wife un­ derwent surgery for a cancer. The welfare plan came through with generous support for our claims. This certainly helped us out and was greatly appreciated. My wife since that time has been under doctor's care and once again had to return to the hospital for treatment. Again the welfare plan benefits helped us out considerably. My wife is still bedridden but sends her most hearty thanks and appreciation for the serv­ ices of our SIU Welfare Plan. E. C. Yeamans if, fit i[> 'Just A Kid' In Coal Beef At 53 To the Editor: Regards to all the brothers especially the gang on the West Coast. Also thanks to the SUP and MCS boys for the help and the old "graybeards" who came to Norfolk to help us on the coal beef. I felt like a kid while I was here although I am 53 and started sailing 40 years ago in 1917. I am just a youngster amongst these oldtimers who date back as far as 1898, but 1 was standing by just in case. They sure treated us well while we were here. That Colley Street place is one swell set-up for the oldtimers. Jesse W. Puckett a. Widow Wants Loans Repaid STATE I To the Editor: The passage of the non-parti­ san civil rights bill by Congress expresses the will of the people that their Government should give active and effective assist­ ance, when needed, so that each and all citizens have the rights, privileges and immunities guar­ anteed by the constitution. Both Democrats and Republi­ cans should be congratulated for t. STREET ADDRESS CITY Lauds Congress On Rights' Bill supporting it. And even those who opposed it as not "strong" enough must be lauded. Their opposition stimulated compro­ mise and a final victory for fair play. Enactment of the bill should herald a new era in enlightened democracy. Roy Fleischer i t t NAME • • • • t September 13, 1937 WaUer "Shorfy" H. Cook looks a bit taken aback after he was surprised with a birth­ day cake by baker Percy Thompson on the Del Sol. Behind "Shorty" is Clyde Bankston, MM. Cook was 50 on July 10. Photo by Jose F. Santiago. To the Editor: I would like to ask a favor, not charity or a handout, from several SIU men. 1 know my husband, Harry L. Parrott, stood good for over $1,700 in gear and cash loans for them, and now 1 have had to pay these bills. 1 have two children to send through school and 1 cannot make ends meet now, let alone pay others' bills, too. 1 am sure the men thought that because Harry was dead they could get by without paying for these things, but 1 was appointed by the court to take care of Harry's estate and that also includes his bills. So please, fellows, be as good to Harry's widow as Harry was to you. Please help finish pay­ ing these bills. 1 have already paid some but my children are going back to school now and the people are pressing for the money. Please do what you can to help. Send it to me at 735 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, or to Lind­ sey Williams, SIU port agent in New Orleans. He will see that I get it. I will also let the LOG know that 1 have received it. You don't have to give your name, because 1 know who owes Harry and how much. Mrs. Harry L. Parrott 4" 4" Ex-SIU Man Says 'Hello' To the Editor: Please published the enclosed picture. It's my way of saying hello to a lot of old friends. The young man with the mustache is Steve Wagner, AB, who stopped here in Cincinnati enroute to Baltimore after pay­ ing off the S/T Orion Comet. He joined her in Baltimore and got off at San Pedro after nine months on the Persian GulfJapan run. I am the guy on the left, a former Seafarer and now owner of the Village Cafe here in Cin­ cinnati. I served on the SS Petrolite on an 18-month shuttle run from the Persian Gulf to Former SIU man Howard Rosenstiel (left) and Sea­ farer Steve Wagner, AB, make a twosome at Rosentiel's cafe in Cincinnati. Wagner ii just off the Orion Comet. Europe in 1949 and 1950 as chief steward, and would be glad to hear from some of the old crew. The pictures in the background are some of the ships I sailed on. The Village Cafe is one of the International barfly traps that are located in many cities around the world and which are familiar to world travelers. En­ closed is a donation to the LOG which we receive and pass along to seamen who happen to get this far inland. Thanks for the LOG and its good reading. Howard Rosenstiel 4» 4" 4" LOG Poem Stirs Fond Memories To the Editor: Thanks to William 1. Terry for his poem "Sailaway" in the SEAFARERS LOG on July 5, 1957. My husband sailed nine years and died Oct. 31, 1955, but you can know for sure from kind and thoughtful poems that he can live again in your memories. It was really sweet to read those lines. 1 know he was a good shipmate because he was a good husband — a 100-point man I'd say. Thank you for publishing that poem. Mrs. King W. Elliott �September IS, 1957 SEAFARERS BARBARA FRITCHIE (Llbtrty), July 4—Chairman, P. Hugalnt; Seeratary, R. Clarka. Shly'a fund $4.25. Few hours disputed overtime. Shortage of vegetables, no fruits, poor selection of meats and ration on cigarettes. No variety of clothing in sizes in the slop chest. Letter forwarded to head­ quarters for attention. July It—Chairman, R. Simpkins; Secretary, R. Clarke. Bring to the patrolmen's attention fact that the deck engineer signed on from engine utility to deck engineer in Le Havre, France, without being brought before the membership. Funds spent for hot pepper. Overtime disputed. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), August 10—Chairman, J. BrachW :hl4 Secretary, E. Sebczsk. One man missed ship in Copenh.agen, demoted to OS. Car- every 3 weeks. Everybody seems to have a different opinion of Just what la proper. July 27—Chairman, C. Larsen; Sec­ retary, G. Dunn. Ship to be turned over to States Marine on 7/30/57 at Swan Island. Captain agrees to pay anyone who hires out in NY and joined ship in New Haven. Two hours overtime In Ueu of the transportation was accepted. The chief cook was flown back to the States because of sickness. He took what clothes he needed and the rest will be turned over to the patrolman in Seattle. Spent $3.13 for radiogram to the San Francisco SlU Agent. $11.89 remain ing is to be given to the patrolman to use as he and the ship's delegate sees fit, possibly to buy cigarettei for the men on the beach. Disputed o\'ertime settled by patrolman. Every­ one sober at payoff; which is custom­ ary on ail SlU ships. All duly elected delegates te handle all beefs with the patrolman. Unanimous vote of thanks to th>: steward and the entire stew­ ards department for a job well done. LOG It Looks Real penter promoted to bosun, same man got off in Gavle, Sweden, to go to a hospital. To be reported to patrolman. Motion made to make less noise with the driers and to remove dry clothing as soon as possible. The coffee urn should be fi.xed. Make up a repair list. Some notification of Union ac­ tivities should be gotten. None was received this trip. DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), June 2$ —Chairman, C, Johnson; Secretary, T. Reynolds. A renewed request that garbage be dumped aft by the bosun. $29 in, supposedly, the possession of the New Orleans patrolman. One shipmate reported $200 missing from his looker. It was suggested that lock­ ers be bolted. Several of the crew requested "more greens" and the presence of a "first" on every menu. The steward accepted the recommen­ dation. August 4—Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, T. Reynolds. Repairs to be made. Electrician put off in Buenos Aires. Wiper retired in San­ tos with hernia. $29 in possession of New Orleans patrolman. Motion to inquire on improving ice cream in South America. ALAMAR (Calmar), July 14—Secre­ tary, J. McPhaul, M-27. Repair list turned in. Milk beef to be taken up with patroimen. $39.99 in ship's funds. Each man to deposit $1 for foc'sle key. Deposit to be returned when man leaves ship. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), August 1 —Chairman, T. Wasiluk; Secretary, S. Bernstein. $5 in ship's fund. Request to have outside toilet opened so that the longshoremen can use It instead of the crew's toilet and shower. Question as to whether the hail in Puerto Rico will be opened. Com­ mendation for Clem and Sid for han­ dling two jobs as well as they did. A vote of thanks to the stewards de­ partment for a job well done. FLOMAR (Calmar), August t — Chairman, Callager; Secretary, Lanpher. Beef about overtime. Elected new ship's delegate. Food should he prepared in better taste. Request for more cots to be obtained on the East Coast. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), August 4—Chairman, N. West; Secre­ tary, C. Thornhill. Spoke to chief mate about putting the hospital in better shape. Slop chest should be better equipped. To be taken care of by chief mate. The black gang and deck department needs escape panels repaired. New keys for wipers fosc'les. General sougeeing for all departments. First aid kit to; be placed in galley. Leak to be fixed in galley also. One fireman ill. A ship's treasury was suggested. $1 to be col­ lected from each man. MARY ADAMS (Bloomfield), May 1* —Chairman, A. Nickle; Secretary, T. Zielinski. Ship to be laid up on West Coast after this trip. Ship's delegate re-elected. Night lunch to be in­ creased. Garbage to be dumped aft instead of aft housing. June 7—Chairman, G. ElinskI; Sec­ retary, Same. Washing machine is still not working correctly. Machine to be rechecked by first assistant. Captain intends to give three cartons of cigarettes every two weeks. A ship's arrival pool is to be run for the next port which will probably be San Francisco. Half the proceeds is to go to the ship's funds. Captain disputed a night's lodging due to noise from a compressor working around housing after 7 PM. Sent radiogram to the agent at next port of arrival to have a patrolman meet the ship and get cigarette situation straightened out. Replacements also needed. A vote of thanks and appre­ ciation for the resigning ships dele­ gate for last three trips. Elected the new ship's delegate. It would clarify a bad situation if the "LOG" would print an article on how many ciga­ rettes the captain Is actually supposed to give us, and how often they should be given. Some skippers will give 3 or 4 cartons a week every week, while some other Insist on only 3 SAMUEL F. MILLER (Boston), July 26—Chairman, H. Higginbotham; Sec­ retary, William O'Connor. $23 in ship's fund. Arrival pools to be run to raise money for the ship's fund. New ship's delegate elected. Discus­ sion was held on the outcome of re­ pair list supposedly taken care of in Portland, Ore. Most of the repairs can be taken care of at sea. SANTORE (Ore), August 4—Chair­ man, R. King; Secretary, S. Wojton. Four men logged for intoxication. OS missed ship. Man sick in deck de­ partment. Member reported that there will be no payoff after Venezualan trips. To see port agent on this matter. $12.26 in ship's fund. Nothing spent as yet. New ship's reporter elected. No pickles In mess. Vote of thanks extended to oldtimers of SUP, MC&S, MFOW and A&G Dis­ trict, for their support in the Ameri­ can Coal beef. STEEL EXECUTIVE (isthmian), July 6—Chairman, Alexander Brodie; Sec­ retary, W. Morris. A vote of thanks to brother C. Mazuk for keeping the ships' library in good order. Crew asked not to go to pantry or messhall in their underwear. Reminded crew that living up to their contract is an obligation for every man. Warned men against repeated performing. Crew to see that only door is kept open while in port. Stressed point that beefs among the crew should be kept below and not taken topside. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 28—Chairman, W. Tregembo; Secre­ tary, Same. $24.65 in ship's fund. New ships' delegate elected. Crew would like to inform any new visitors to Inchon, Korea, of the fine hospital­ ity and good food with drinks at a reasonable price, put out at the NCO Club near "Charley" Gate. "Doc" Watson soys he's be­ ing "entertained" here by a native chief during a safari out of Durban, South Africa, but despite the evident goodfeeling oil around, it looks like "Doc' may be the main item on the tribal bill of fare if he doesn't watch his step. He's on the Robin Hood. Pacific. The Jackson, together with the Norwegian-flag M/S Bonneville, searched an area amounting to 720 square miles during a joint daynight rescue effort somewhere be­ tween Moji, Japan, and Honolulu. Moore, the electrician on the SIU ship, was last seen on board about 10 AM on August 5th, but wasn't missed until nearly sun­ down. At that point, according to a re­ port from shipmate John D. McLe­ more, "once a search of the ship failed to locate him. Captain Wil­ liam Harvey sent out radio notices and reversed the ship's course. A Norwegian ship, the M/S Bonne­ ville, arrived at the place that was our position when Brother Moore was last seen, and searched the area throughout the night. "We SEAFARER, NAVY TEAM UP; KOREAN KIDS GAIN The care and feeding of some 60 Korean war orphans has been turned into a joint operation by an SIU steward and a unit of US Navy men stationed in Pusan. Seafarer Homer L. Ringo said he and the Navy gang ing a worthwhile effort by tutoring these youngsters." "have taken a great interest Those who also in seeing these youngsters through" now that their former benefactor is nearing the end of his tour of duty in the area. Up until now, the children at the Mi Ae Orphanage have been under the wing of an Army sergeant with five children of his own. More To Be Done "The Korean people have come a long way in bettering themselves by American example during the past few years," he stated, "but much more needs to be done. Since the future of the Korean na­ tion depends on the youth of to­ day ... we feel we are accomplish- STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), August 12—Chairman, J. Smythe; Secretary, C. Dixon. Asked for a draw for New York. $27.91 in ship's fund. Discus­ sion to improve night lunch. Steward to put out more night lunch. The following are to be served every night; apples, oranges, grapes, hard boiled eggs, canned fish, fresh peaches and fresh pears and plums. PORTMAR (Calmar), August 4 — Chairman, Falrcloth; Secretary, Camp­ bell. $6.55 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted overtime. Motion to elect new ships delegate. Beef aboard so tough that a fire-axe is needed to dent the gravy. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), August 8—Chairman, M. Cariin; Sec­ retary, J. McLemore. Sent radiogram to Wilmington in regards to death of ship's delegate. Bought book and magazines in San Francisco. To elect three department delegates to the safety committee. Bosun said the captain requests that all unsafe con­ ditions and hazards be reported to the mate so action can be obtained on them. Sea Brotherhood Shows In 2-Ship Rescue Try You'd have to look pretty hard to find a better example of the brotherhood among seamen of all nations than the com­ bined rescue efforts expended last month when veteran Seafarer William W. "Dutchy" ^ > ' Moore disappeared from the arrived there shortly before day­ SS Andrew Jackson in the light and began our search. Pro­ PACIFIC CLOUD (Peger), July 2$ —Chairman, H. RInga; Secretary, M. Clagle. Fireman and oiler missed ship in Inchon, Korea, rejoined same in Kobe, Japan. AB also missed ship in Yokohama, Japan. Ship's delegate resigned. Could not get along with captain. The captain accuses same of being drunk everytime he wishes to see him. New ship's delegate elected. Fireman broke his finger. Replaced by wiper. $16.75 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed avertime. To be taken up with patrolman. Wire that steward sent and paid for him­ self should be taken up with patrol­ man or refunded from ship's fund. Washing machine could not be re­ paired in Japan. Delegate to see chief engineer about this matter. Pace Thirteen Row IN BOTH HiHmwm Rlngo wish to lend a hand, he said, can do so by sending clothing or cash contributions for the orphange in care of the Com­ manding Officer, MSTS, APO 59, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, California. Ringo added praise for the generous help given by his shipmates on the Pacific Cloud, "We have a very excellent crew, all behaving and working with personal inter­ est and the usual SIU know-how. They have been cooperative in making living conditions on an old Liberty like those on a yacht." In a social note, he reported that both the Army and Navy had made accommodations in their "Open Mess Section Two," at Pier 3, Pu­ san, where merchant seamen can enjoy canned American beer and mixed drinks at 20-25 cents a throw. This club has dancing and. entertainment and will also have supply of LOGs available soon. ceeding over the territory we had traveled the day before, we con­ tinued lookout all day. The Bonne­ ville, bound for Los Angeles from Singapore, stayed with us through­ out the day and left us only after we had aban­ doned all hope." Before the two ships parted again, McLemore said, Capt. Har­ vey of the Jack­ son and Capt. Petter Haraldsen Moore of the Bonneville exchanged messages in which Harvey sent thanks to the Norwegians for their "kindness and good will." "At the leave-taking, both ships flew their flags at half-mast and ex­ changed salutes on the whistle. "All our officers did an excellent and conscientious job, par­ ticularly radio officer Joseph H. Casto, who should be highly com­ mended. But above all, we have the highest praise and regard for the master. "We, the crew, believe very few masters would have gone to the extreme that Capt. Harvey did in his effort to effect a rescue. The same should be said of Capt. Har­ aldsen. Brother Moore was wellliked aboard and we have all been greatly shocked by the tragedy." In a separate communication re­ ceived from Moore's mother, Mrs. A. Greenlee of Delray Beach, Fla., the crew was praised "for all the kindness you showed my son. He thought so highly of his Union, the SIU." Moore had been shipping over the past few years in between sea­ sons as skipper of his own parly fishing boat in the Florida keys. He had expected to remain on the Jackson for another trip, his mother noted, since she had gotten a card from him in Japan telling of a "smooth trip" and how he ex­ pected to stay on and "be home for Christmas." Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part' will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. * Quiet Time On Alice Brown BEATRICE (Bull), July 28—Chair­ man, R. Veilinga; Secretary, A. Isaac. Repairs being made. Ship's fund $6. Reports accepted. Laundry to be kept clean. MASSMAR (Calmar), June 2—Chair­ man, none; Secretary, none. Few re­ pairs made. Two men missed ship in Panama. Washing machine to be repaired. Bathrooms need repairing. Door needs repairing. Need new iibrary. Discussion on chief mate's attitude toward men. Vote of thanks to baker for excellent baking and also galley crew. July 7—Chairman, J. Beam; Secre­ tary, J. Craft. Some disputed OT. Repair list te be submitted. Com­ plaint about chief mate's attitude; suggest writing letter te headquar­ ters. New delegate elected. Chief mate's A pantryman's attitude dis­ cussed. Talking over the day's doings during a belween-meals lull on the Alice Brown (I to r) ore Seafarers Olifidio Esquivel, galley utility; Corey Granger, MM, and John D. Manuel, BR. The sign in back­ ground points up the SIU ship safety program. 4jl,. �Pace Fourteen SEAFARERS Deck Gang On The Job Bosun "Ski" Swiderski (right) supervises repair of hole in a boom on the Steel Worker enroute to Massowa, Eritrea, on the Persian Gulf run. In foreground with "Ski" are Joe Duffy, DM (partly hidden), and Red Little, DM. "Gumps" Gural, AB, was credited with the welding job. L. Mayberger sent in the photo. USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Winford Powell James Bethea Randolph Ratclirt John W. Bigwood Toxie Sanford John Butler Edison Shaffer Roscoe Dearmon Harold W. Simmons John F. Dixon Toefil Smigielski William Driscoll Wert A. Spencer Jan Englehardt Gerald L. Thaxton Leon Gordon Clarence Thibodaux James Hudson Gilbert Trosclair Edward G. Knapp Paul R. Turner Leo Lang Giuseppe Vascarro Simon Morris James E. Ward Michael Muzio Clifford Wuertz Vincent Pizzitolo USPHS HOSPXT.AL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank J. Bradley John Jackson, Jr. Wayne T. Center Kenneth B. Marshall Michael Delano D. F. Sykes Thomas J. Driscoll Joseph W. Waits Michael Gretz WUliam F. Wiemers Earnest W. Home Tadeusz Zielinskl USPHS HOSPITAL S.WANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Jimmie Littleton John A. Call Vincent T. Yates Thurston Dingier USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. William Brewer Pete Matovich Michael Duco George P. Melko Emil Dupont F. L. O'Laughlln Leo Dwyer Clyde P. Parker Alberto Espino Willis Record Allen Gary Jr. George H. Reier Carl E. Gibbs John Rekstin Joseph Gill Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Alex Stankiewics Burl Haire Paul Strickland Joseph C. Lewallen Dolphus Walker James McFarlin Albert Willis Granville Matise Russell Wright MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueiiu USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Erick J. Berg James C. Lytle Jacob Cook Arthur J. Queary Maurice N. Gendron William Shaw C. N. Hatch Jr. William R. Walker Jacob Huisman Norman H. Whipple USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb Claude M. Sturgle Frank Peskuric USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Roy J. Barker Thomas D. Foster Simon Bunda Michael J. Gaudlo Noah C. Carver Hoyt L. Hackney Chu Yung Chuan Sidney S. Irby Vincent D'Amato Vincent Kane Joseph Ebbole Harvey W. Morrle C. E. Owens A. O. VaUego Benjamin Pritiken Sung C. Wang Richard W. Smith G. L. Warrington USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Amos Buzzelle G. P. Lesnensky Edward J. Farrell Zachariah Williams James J. Girolami USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin Diebler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnittke USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. WUllamson VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Vincent E. Kane Hassen Ali Robert Larsen James T. Balmy Isidore Levy Edward Doyle Damian G. Mercado John Boldiszar Jan Mucins Frank Bosmente Robert A. Parker John H. Bove Frank J. Paylor Delaware Eldemire Frank Robertson Francisco Enfante Adolfo Rodrigues Arthur Englehart Jose Rodriguez Ramon Figueiras Antonio Russo Rufus Freeman ^Samuel B. Saunders William Gardner Paul W. Seidenberg Richard Geiling Juan Soto George Hall Frederick Staebler John B. Hamilton Harry E. Swanson C. A. Honorowskl Fred L. Travis Cecil Hughes William Vaughan Leroy Johnson Albert Williams Alfred Kaju USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Patrick McCann Eladio Arts Archibald McGuigan Fortunato Bacomo Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic Milazzo Frank T. Campbell Joaquin Minis Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Hhlfer William Guenther G. A. Puissegur Bart E. Guranick Floro Regalado Howard Hailey Winston E. Renny Wade B. Harrell G. E. Shumaker Percy Harrelson Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Billy R. Hill Harry S. Tuttle Thomas Isaksen Virgil E. WUmoth Ira H. Kilgore Pon P. Wing Ludwig Kristiansen Dexter Worrell Frederick Landry Antonio Infante Leonard Leidig "The crew of the Neva West gave a hearty vote of thanks to acting ship's delegate Joseph A. McDougall for a job well done," writes D. Casey Jones, ship's repor­ ter. The vessel had just been taken over from an NMU crew and Mac has been spending most of his time bringing her around to SIU standards. Even with good cooperation from McDougall all hands, Jones said, "the skipper and the chief mate are really going to have to work to have this ship cleaned and painted." The men also wished to extend their thanks to the steward department for the good food and service rendered since taking over the ship. ^ Seafarer on the Seamar don't want anyone to get any wrong notions about their steward, James Eichenberg, and his department. In no uncertain terms, the boys think they "have one of the best stewards afloat." Some misconcep­ tion may have arisen from the recent appearance in the LOG of the digests of two different sets of ship's minutes from the Seamar dated a day apart, one reporting "no beefs" and the other noting "beefs against the steward depart­ ment." The gang figures some­ body trying to be helpful put a fresh date on an old set of undated minutes found on the ship, and sent them in to headquarters. Eichenberg has been on the ship almost a year with no major squawks against him. 4 Seafarer Luis A, Vila was highly commended by his shipmates on the Kathryn for his work as ship's delegate for the past two months until she was laid laid up by strike the Union called against Bull Line. "He is doing a real bang-up job on all beefs, re­ Vila pair lists and all other details," the report stated. a> t September IS, 1951 LOG t Under the SIU constitution every union member is entitled to run for office, at sea or ashore, either as an official or ship's dele­ gate. And, says Nolan L, Flowers, delegate on the Steel King, every­ one should take a crack at these jobs whenever they can, especially at the delegate's posts. It helps them become familiar with differ­ ent union procedures and to appre­ ciate what their delegates do for them, he notes. APOUNDRIA (Wattrmin), July 3»-. Chairman, R. ingrami Sacralary, J, Guard. Minor beela regarding water cooler aft and steward's bathroom settled satisfactorily. Ship's fund $10.50. Few hours disputed. Discus­ sion on callback for deck dept. Beef now settled. Discussion on quality of food. Fruit juices, desserts and con­ diments not standard brands. Some trouble in obtaining fresh foods in foreign ports. Request ice cream to be stored in reefers for full trip and not be obtained in foreign ports. Aug. 17—Chairman 6. Ruff; Secre­ tary, J. Guard. Crew urged to attend meetings. Food Improved somewhat. Several members feel cook can do better. Ship's fund $10.25. Bunk lights unrepaired for four days. Engi­ neer worked on motor in engine room. dept, end messman commended for fine work. Purchased iron. New delegate elected. Members to donate $1 toward ship's fund. Cups to be returned to pantry. Safety measures discussed. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Aug. 12—Chairman, S. Fuiford; Secretary, J. Foster. No milk purchased in France due to alleged high prices for containers. Repairs being made. No beefs. Ship's fund of $6 turned over to delegate. List of grievances to be turned over to patrolman for payoff. Discussion on purchase of fresh fruits and vege­ tables at European ports. Requisitions presented to captain but no action taken. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seas), Aug. 14 —Chairman, G. Hanson; Secretary, P, Devine. Discussion on headquarters communication. Ship's fund, $14.45. New delegate elected. One man taken off ship due to Illness. New secretary elected. Discussion on stores. New stores to be taken on in Lorenco Marques. VALCHEM (Heron), June 30—Chair­ man, B. Hayes; Secretary, W. Nesta, New delegate elected. Ship's fund, $22.50. Messhall to be kept clean. Crewmembers leaving ship to get new linen for new men coming aboard. Keys to bo left with delegate when leaving vessel. Remove cups from messhall when finished. Order paint, covered sugar Bowls next trip. Seattle agent to contact headquarters for Miss. Co. store list to help steward order food items. Crewmembers get­ ting off to strip bunks and clean lockers. CHILORE (Ore), Aug. 12—Chairman, W. Trolie; Secretary, C. Bortz. Ship's fund $21.75. New delegate elected. Books to be returned to library after reading. Ail departments to share in cleaning laundry and recreation rooms. COALiNGA HiLLS (Pan-Atianlic), Aug. S—Chairman, L. PickaH; Secre­ tary, H. Orlando. New delegate elected. Ask cooperation in keeping messhall clean. Obtain more milk for voyage. "Too many vegetables in soup and too much grease in cooking. SEATRAiN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Aug. 21—Chairman, J. Cole; Secretary, M. Lynch. Some disputed overtime. New delegate elected. Request bench for back aft. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done. WELLESLEY VICTORY (isthmian), Aug. 11—Chairman, C. Parker; Secre­ tary, J. Byers. Steward to square away beef on night lunch. Request to change slop chest hours. Arrange­ ments for cleaning laundry and rec­ reation room made. STEEL NAVIGATOR (isthmian), Aug. 3—Chairman, W. Biskas; secre­ tary, P. Harayo. Ship's fund S20.35. Few hours disputed. One man missed ship in Subic Bay: rejoined in Manila. Garbage not to be dumped over side. Request garbage chutes aboard ship. Ship to be fumigated. Request fresh fruit in Suez. Crew's quarters need painting. Discussion on repairs, gar­ bage situation. Notify membership not to mail letters in Java and Sum­ atra as some letters do not leave thesa countries. SEAMAR (Caimar), July 28—Chair­ man, W. Mason; Sacratary C. inman. No beefs. Ship in good shape. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Ship's fund $20. Discussion on minutes in Log which were erroneous regarding steward. These minutes were one year old. Vote of thanks to all for fine job done. STEEL FLYER (isthmian), Aug. 1$ —Chairman, E. Starns; Secretary, A. Fiatts. One man missed ship in Yokahama and rejoined in Kobe. One man hospitalized in Kobe. Ship's fund $59. 250 hours disputed in engine dept. Delegates to meet with patrol­ man at payoff to settle beef against steward and baker. Pound cake served every day. Steward not super­ vising meals. See agent about bonus in China. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), Aug. 12 — Chairman, L, Springer; Secretary, B. Nielsen. Stew- Burly WACOSTA (Waterman), Aug. 10— Chairman, H. Baiiday; Secretary, E. Ray. New delegate elected. Delegate to see about dogged-down skylights in hot weather. Drains not working in bathroom and passageways. No pressure in showers back aft. Laun­ dry to be kept clean. Cleaning sched­ ule to be posted for cleaning deck and bulkheads. Messhall and pantry to be kept clean. Action will be taken on violators for excessive drinking or missing watches. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Aug. 33— Chairman, J. Seiby; Secretary, A. Finneii. No word concerning injury of Brother Hatch taken off ship at Port Arthur with pilot. Ship's fund, $27.29. All communications posted in mess­ hall. No beefs. E\-erything running smoothly. SEATRAiN TEXAS (Seatrain), Aug. 24—Chairman, W. Hail; Secretary, P, McBride. Repairs made with excep­ tion of hooks for lockers and key for foc'sle. Ship's fund, $89.75. Beef on captain holding back week-end OT at payoff. Cooperation urged in keeping fantail cleaner. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Aug. ItChairman, H. Miliar; Secretary, Major Costeiio. Slop chest prices discussed and checked by patrolman. Beef on Trinidad laundry settled. Payoff in Mobile this trijt to be made according to number on articies. Safety and fire fighting equipment to be left in proper place and not moved around. Ship's fund, $185. Motion to start general fund for ship's benefit; at least 75% crew to vote before any expenditures made. Vote of thanks to relief captain for good job. Check air-conditioning in all quarters. Ob­ tain new washing machine. Delegate to check 4-hour relief set-up. Sugges­ tion to have regular crewmen show movies. RiON (Actium), June 3—Chairman, P. Hammei; Secretary, L. Geraghty. Draw may be given out before arrival. Ship going in very clean: no beefs, no disputed OT. Letter from chief mate read thanking crew for fine cooperation and cleaning out chain locker. Cooking needs improvement: food not cooked enough and needs more variety. Messhall and recreation rooms painted. Members urged to keep rooms clean. Water in scuttlebut undrinkable at times. Watch payoff slips. Need more cigarettes. STEEL DESIGNER (isthmian), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Gait; Secretary, A. Ridings. Cold water in showers too hot. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for job well done. No major beefs. Endeavor to get watch forecastles for FWT and oilers. Black gang foc'sles to be painted out. Insufficient stores cn board. JOHN CHESTER KENDALL (Bull), Aug. 4 — Chairman, J. Dunn; Secre­ tary, J. Hunt. Discussion on security watches. All bunks to be turned up­ right: foc'sles to be left clean. Return linen and books. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine service. Soiled linen to be turned in. Discussion on cold lunches. Vote of thanks to engine dept. for keeping engine running and in good shape. By Bernard Seaman TMI5 THIN6'S ON THE BLINK AGAINI ANYBODT KNOW HOW TO FIX ONE OF THESE AUTOmVC COFFBE POTSf WELL; IT'S RATHER SIMPU" YOUR TROUBLE STAf^ra HERE AT THE TN/RD CfCLO-FRAM, WHICH FAILS 10 GEN­ ERATE THE DhAyiALOBe,CAiiS\HQ THE MALFUNCTION OF THE FRAl' tBNSBR, AND THE RESULTANT DIMINUTION OF THE PtLX THOTHOOB WHICH VAVOOMSTOc.. ETC... ETC... �SEAFARERS September 13,. 1957 NY Seafarers Urged To Register For Voting Makes Debut All of the follounng SW families have received a $200 maternity' benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Dierdre Lou Cantrell, born 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F; August 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Fay, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Steward L. Cantrell, Balti­ i Martin Eric Levine, born June more, Md. 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ji Rita Mercedes Vivero, born Howard Levine, Farmington, Mich. $> August 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Peter Leo Gallagher, born April Mrs. Frank Vivero, New Orleans, 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John La. M. Gallagher, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 t ^ Evelyn Marie Da Costa, born William Russell Smith, born Au­ August 4, 1957, to Seafarer and gust 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Jose M. Da Costa, Baltimore, William J. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa. Md. 4 4 4 William E. King Jr., born August Michael Gerard Rome, born 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ August 12, 1957, to Seafarer and liam E. King, Edmonds, Wash. Mrs. Calvin A. Rome, New Orleans, La. Union members and their families in New York City have been urged to register as early as possible at polling places located in their election districts. "By registering early, on September 28th, 30th, October Mayor Robert F. Wagner said, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. On "you will help speed the task Saturday, September 2$, and Oc­ of permanently registering our voters. Furthermore, under this new permanent system, by regis­ tering now you will insure your right to vote in this fall's election and in all future elections. "Union members can set an example to the community for registering early and by getting members of their families, their friends, and their neighbors to register." Under the new permanent registration system, a voter has to register only once to vote every year. But this will apply only if he remains at the same address, or does not change his name. Local registration will take place tober 12th the polls will remain open for registration from 7 AM to 10:30 PM. On all other days they will be open from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. , Seafarers, who because of the nature of their work do not havg permanent addresses, can not apply for permanent registration. In order to vote, they must apply for absentee ballots. Post card appli­ cations for such ballots, where they are allowed, can be obtained from SIU headquarters. Information concerning absentee voting and the different state re­ quirements -was printed in the August 30th edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Seafarer Pasquale O. Cirelli and his wife, Louise, show off their new arrival at home in Philadelphia. The baby, Mario, was born March 26, 1957. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE riRST DIRia VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS ' #\ 1 iVlDY SVNDAY • I61D DMT \ Voice of the MTB, WFK49.19850 KCt WFL-65. 15850 KCt Shlpi In Caribbean, Eail Cooit of South America, South Atlantic and Eait Cooil of United Stotei. Shlpi In GuM of Mex­ ico, Caribbean, Weil CopM of South AmON Ico, Weil Coeii of Mexico and US Eon Cooit. Page Fifteen LOG WFK-95,15700 KCt ' 4 4 4 4 4 4 Micki Lee Harris, born August 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Morgan A. Harris, Houston, Texas. Philip M. (Pat) Robertson 4 4 4 Get in touch with your motherVickie Marie Powell, born Au­ gust 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. in-law, Mrs. M. Witham, 309 W. Odell B. Powell, Brodnax, Va. Alfred St., Tampa, Fla., at once. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Darol Cedric Frazier, born July Charles i!.arl Ray 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dan Contact your mother at 64 W. Frazier Jr., Whistler, Ala. 165 St., New York, NY, or call CY 3-1137. She is very ill. 4 4 4 Anna Jean Worley, born August 4 4 4 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Vivian P. Sutton L. Worley, San Francisco, Calif. Get in touch with James M. Croff, 2467 Calvert Ave., Memphis, 4 4 4 Joclyn Marie Scotti, born August Tenn. 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ 4 4 4 ert Seottt, Passaic, NJ. Otis J. Hardin 4 4 4 Call your sister May regarding Norma Erazo, born August 5, Mother. Dora. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro 4 4 4 J. Erazo, Brooklyn, NY. Raymond Perry 4 4 4, Lloyd Palmer of 305 N. Jackson Vivien Rivera Morales, born July St., Mobile, Ala., asks you to write 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ or call HE 2-5247. fonso Rivera, Bay Amon, PR. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Herbert Libby Thomas John Hoar Jr., born Au­ Contact Everett A. Herd, EMS, gust 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. USS Denebola (AF56), c/o FPO, Thomas J. Hoar, Baltimore, Md. New York, NY, immediately! 4 4 4 4 4 4 Linda J. Ortiz, born August 26, Ernest Such 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rafael Get in touch with your wife im­ Ortiz, Santurce, PR. mediately. John F. Fay Jr., born August 12, Shlpi In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European ond US Eoit Cooit. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Ex-SS Coe Victory Crewmembers to whom he owes money are asked to contact James (Nick) Nicholson, bosun, c/o SIU Hall, 450 Han-ison St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. James Bruce Elliott Your mother urges you to con­ tact her. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UNION AND MARITIME sill; NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THC^ SlU-A&G DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU * MM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue., e 4 4 4 The deaths of the following Sea­ Friends of dis; bled Seafarer farers have been reported to the Seafarers l^elfare Plan and the Edward Hansen are asked to write SIU death benefit is being paid to or visit him at Norwegian Hospital, 4520-4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY. their beneficiaries. Claudio Barreiros, 63: On June 7, 1957, Brother Barreiros died aboard the SS Casimir Pulaski in Genoa, Italy. Death was the result of stab wounds. He be­ came a full mem­ ber of the SIU on December 22, 1945, and sailed in the engine departme n t. Brother Barreiros is survived by his wife Dolores Barreiros, who re­ sides in Spain. Burial took place in Stagliono Cemetery, Genoa, Italy. Edward Hammond Burns, 38: Brother Burns died July 29, 1957 in Harris County, Texas. His death was due to accidental drowning in the San Jacinto River. Brother Burns became a full member of the Union December 30, 1954, and sailed in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Vernon H. Burns, of Mobile, Alabama. Place of biirial is unknown. Pacific Disf. Opens Pact ^Continued from page 2) payment at the end of a calendar year in the event the articles would continue beyond that date. The three West Coast Unions have been negotiating jointly since 1955 when they whipped Harry Bridges' ILWU in a three-depart­ ment shipboard election. Since then they have combined their pen­ sion plans to provide greater ben­ efits for their members and are now considering a joint medical program. The "West Coast Sailors," the "Stewards News" and the "Marine Fireman," official organs of the Pacific District unions, joined to­ gether to publish a special edition honoring Labor Day. The 24-page edition highlighted the greater ben­ efits that can be achieved When the three departments work, as a teaih. .I . �Vol. XiX No. 19 SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Congress Doles Out Little Shipping Aid Library Exhibit Features LOG WASHINGTON—The 85th Congress closed up shop for the summer on August 30, thus ending its first session with little in the way of productive legislation for the US merchant marine or American merchant seamen. Actually, there were only* three significant Congression­ conceined was in adding to the g.essional hopper and have not amount of farm surplus commodi­ been heard from since. al actions on the positive side ties to be sold abroad boosting the These bills included several in­ of the ledger as far as the mer­ chant marine is concerned: • Congress kept 50-50 cargoes on a fairly even keel, at least until 1958, by retaining the foreign aid program at just about the 1956 level and boosting authorizations to sell surplus farm products abroad by a billion dollars, despite renewed attempts by the farm bloc to whittle 50-50 down. • The legislators perked up trade with Iron Curtain satellites by okaying the sale of surplus farm products to Poland. This attitude could indicate the resump­ tion of trade with other "indepen­ dent" Communist nations in the future. • A $5 million boost was voted in appropriations for the PHS marine hospital program. The foreign aid bill, which was virtually Congress' last act before adjournment, represented a slash of just about a billion dollars in what President Eisenhower origin­ ally asked for. However, the final foreign aid figure of $3V^ billion was similar to what Congress appropriated in 1956. Congress' most favorable action, as far as the merchant marine is Bait. Quiet; Port Drive Continues BALTIMORE — Outside of the continuing HIWD organizing drive throughout Baltimore harbor, writes Earl Sheppard, port agent, there is nothing new to report from this port. Everything is fair­ ly quiet and running smoothly. There was only one major beef on the vessels coming into port during the past period. Since it was a fairly technical matter, the beef has been submitted to head­ quarters for clarification. Shipping for the period has been slow, slightly under the prior period's totals. There were 14 vessels paying off, eight signed on and 15 were in-transit. The vessels paying off were the Venore, Baltore, Marore, Santore, (Ore); Jean, Evelyn, Angelina, Em­ ilia (Bull); Chickasaw (Pan-Atlan­ tic); Westport (Trans. Util.); Mer­ maid (Metro. Patrol); Bethcoaster, Kenmar (Calmar) and the Govern­ ment Camp (Cities Service). The Venore, Baltore, Marore, Santore, Chilore (Ore); Chickasaw (PanAtlantic); Bents Fort (Cities Serv­ ice) and Westport (Trans. Util.) signed on. Among the vessels in transit were the Oremar, Marymar, Robin Mowbray, Alcoa Roamer, Steel Flyer, Alcoa Ranger, Robin Trent, Portmar, George A. Lawson, and the Bethdoaster. totai authorizations from $3 to $4 billion. Both foreign aid cargoes and surplus farm products are moved under the 50-50 law. These two Federal programs have been tbe major props for the merchant marine, particularly in face of a declining freight market. Of the $1 billion authorization, about $95 million was earmarked for surplus products for Poland, making it the first such action since Congress approved trade with Tito's Yugoslavia. The USSR itself, and Communist China, are still off limits. On the deficit side of the ledger was Congress' inclination to prac­ tice economy in ship construction and operating subsidies. Strong moves to sell US tonnage to foreign nations all were blocked, but they are expected to be revived in the future. No Action On Transfers Also disappointing to maritime unions was Congress' failure to crack down on easy transfers of US bottoms to runaway flags. This last action perhaps best tells the story of Congress' record: It was not so much the passage of legislation detrimental to the mer­ chant marine; ratlier, it was failure to act on constructive legislation which would have strengthened merchant shipping. There were a good number of bills introduced— in both the Senate and the House— which would have bolstered US shipping and the position of Amer­ ican seamen. But virtually all of these bills disappeared in the Con- YOUR • troduced by Senator Warren G. Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Foreign Commerce Committee. Among other things, they called for a review of all US maritime policies with an eye to overhauling the 1936 Merchant Marine Act; for clamping extremely tight restric­ tions on transfers, and for firmly establishing the legal status of the hiring hall. Other Bills Other measures introduced dur­ ing the session included a bill to subsidize US tramps, both Prominent among other prize-winning labor publications is the freighters and tankers; a bill to SEAFARERS LOG in a display now being featured in the head­ include seamen under the Federal quarters of the Detroit Public Library. Pictured with the LOG are wage-hour law, and one to tighten the other winners of AFL-CIO awards. restrictions on the hiring of alien seamen on US vessels. Congress did give final approval to the bill calling for 24-hour quarantine service, slated a probe of MSTS operations. It also okayed Robert B. Anderson, former run­ away tanker operator, as the new SAN FRANCISCO—A memorial statue of Harry Lunde­ Secretary of the Treasury. berg similar to the one of Andrew Furuseth now located out­ In the field of generaHegislation, side the main entrance to Sailors Union headquarters here which might have affected seamen's — unions. Congress took no action to has been authorized by the^ provide for Federal inspection or SUP membership. in the 1880's. The memorial had control of union welfare and pen­ The same sculptor who did to be removed earlier this year to sion funds, plthough the AFL-CIO the Furuseth monument in 1940 make way for a state freeway proj­ ect and the Sailors Union mem­ strongly urged such legislation. has been commissioned to do The legislators also bypassed a head and shoulder length statue of bership then voted to bring Andy Federal "right-to-work" law al­ the late SUP secretary, who was home. Furuseth had led the SUP for though Senator McClellan of the founder of the SIU of North many years until 1936, two years America. Lundeberg died last Arkansas tacked a "rider" onto the before his death, when he was civil rights bill. Congress did pass January 28 after a heart attack. Terms of the agreement provide succeeded by Lundeberg. the civil rights bill before it ad­ Erection of a suitable memorial journed, thus taking the first ac­ for the monument to be erected to Lundeberg was voted by the within six months. It will cast in tion in this area since the end of union membership soon after his bronze -after the sculptor's clay the Civil War. model is completed and approved. death, and then held in abeyance It will flank the other side of the until the sculptor who did the earlier statue could be located. entrance to the SUP hall. The Furuseth statue was origin­ ally erected near historic Folsom Street wharf where the first risings of the sailors' movement occurred Vofe Lundeberg Statue For SUP Hq. Entrance SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ••i Low Cost Meals I I I I SEAFARER'S INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT Seafarers on the beach wailing to ship are en­ titled to meal books with which they can procure low-cost meals at consid­ erably less than the going commercial rate for feed­ ing. The meal book pro­ gram makes use of feed­ ing facilities in those SIU halls which possess them, or oifers meals through arrangements with out­ side eating places. In either case, the meal book is a valuable asset, particularly to men who are in ports other than their home towns. Frisco Back Curran's View To Normal On District 50 (Continued from page 2) pect of 30 ships (or was it 80) by the back door, Lewis and the Mine Workers became legitimate mari­ time unionists In Curran's view. The saddest part about the whole performance, of course, is Curran's effort to justify the sweet­ heart contract signed with Ameri­ can Coal by a paper local of District 50 in Norfolk which until then had no members, no office, and indeed, no existence. At a time when the AFL-CIO is bending its energies to eliminate the paper local evil, Curran—a member of the Ethical Practices Committee— goes out of his way to defend just such an arrangement. It all proves that Curran and ethics are incom­ patible, and that Curran is unfit to serve on that AFL-CIO body. His whole record, past and present, is contradictory to what the commit­ tee stands for. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping for this port has more than tripled for the past two weeks and is now back to normal. The biggest jump in jobs was in the deck department with the stewards and black gang running about even. There were only two vessels pay­ ing off during the past period. They were the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clippers) and the Kyska (Water­ man). The Ocean Eva, Afoundria and Choctaw (Waterman) signed on while the Alamar (Calmar) and the Topa Topa (Waterman) were in-transit. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 13, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BULL LOSES MOVE TO BAR PICKETING PACIFIC DISTRICT ASKS PAY, RULE CHANGES IN PACT REOPENER CURRAN FLIP-FLOPS ON DIST. 50 ATOM SHIP PLANS RIPPED AS ‘FARCE’ BLOCK FOREIGN ‘INVASION’ OF OREGON-PR TRADE SHIP ACCIDENT TAKES 94 ARGENTINE LIVES CARGO SLUMP HITS COAL FLEET; SIU HOLDS LEAD NLRB SCHEDULES ROBIN VOTE HEARING SEPT. 16 BME BOOSTS WELFARE, PENSIONS GLASS FIBER LIFEBOATS WILL BE TESTED BY US DOW-CHEM MEN GET $125 RAISE HALT BOOST IN PR SHIP RATE LEVELS PAN-ATLANTIC ADDS PIER SPACE FOR BOXSHIP RUN SHORESIDE JOBS RISE IN MOBILE SEA BROTHERHOOD SHOWS IN 2-SHIP RESCUE TRY CONGRESS DOLES OUT LITTLE SHIPPING AID BALT. QUIET; PORT DRIVE CONTINUES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/13/1957 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. XIX, No. 19 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/10b09dc9385ec7dafb3da9840e7306c3.PDF d5b4becd80a1f33ba46abcab014e9b4a PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG * OFFICIAL GROAN OP THi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Av Oldtimers from the A&G District and West Coast affiliates take it easy between calls for American Coal vessels and enjoy the sun outside the SIU Colley St. hall set up for the coal beef in Norfolk. Pictured (1-r) are Charles West, SUP; Danny Gorman, A&G; Wallie Pottle, Fred Brown, MC&S; and F. P. Marquez, A&G. At latest count SIU still leads NMU 100-94 in jobs. (Story on Page 2.) SIU STRIKES BULL UNE IN WAGE BEEF i •. Story On Page 3 2 Gulf Victories Boost SIU Streak Canadian SIU Signs Up British-Flag Cableship -Stories On Page 2 Story On Page 16 f iiiiiiliiiliiiiil'" |||||i|||||| I All's Quief On Bull Line Pier. Francisco Cornier, AB (bottom), and P. Cardone, OS, lead the parade of SIU crewmembers off the Kath^n after the SIU struck Bull Line in a wage reopening dispute. At right, Seafarers Harry Singleton, engine utility (left) and Joe Wagner, bosun, walk the deserted pier, which is tied up by a 24-hour picket line. The MEBA and the MM&P later set-up picketlines in .sepa­ rate wage disputes with the company. The Frances, Beatrice and Elizabeth have also been idled by the beef, which is confined to Bull Hind's Brooklyn terminal at this time. (Stories on Page 3.) i t Ii - f/Bff L Oa^ / j •j �SEAFARERS Pae® Two August 30, 1953 LOG SlU Adds 2 Victories in Gulf Baroid Pact Ups Pay $S0-$7S Per Month Magco Tugs Go Sill 2-1 in La. Tideiands Eiection NEW ORLEANS—Turning down a desperate, last-minute management attempt to deprive them of bona fide union rep­ resentation, tugboatmen employed by the Magco Towing Company here voied for the^ SIU by a majority of more than two to one in a National tors. Labor Relations Board elec­ The agreement also extended coverage of the SIU Harbor tion this week. Wins Mount Up The official NLRB count and Inland Waterways Divi--*was 14 to 6 in favor of representa­ The SIU election victory in • Provision for leaves of ab­ sion's welfare plan to the Magco Towing and the new tion by the SIU's Harbor and Baroid tugboatmen and their sence up to 30 days annually. contract for National Lead's Inland Waterways Division. The NEW ORLEANS—^Wage increases ranging from $50 to $75 a month were won for tugboatmen of the recently-organized Baroid Division of the National Lead Company in a collective bargaining agreement just completed by SIU-HIWD negoti- families. In a National Labor Relations Board election here June 10-11, the men voted four to one for SIUHIWD representation. The bar­ gaining unit includes 18 employees. Other principal contract gains won for the men include the fol­ lowing items: • Two weeks annual vacation. • Vast improvements in ship­ board living and working condi­ tions. • Job security guarantees spelled out in comprehensive seniority provisions governing layoffs and promotions, plus a tightly-worded grievance and arbitration proced­ ure. • Union shop and other union security clauses. • Seven paid holidays annually. • Medical examination proced­ ure providing for exams by com­ pany physicians and the US Public Health Service, with New Orleans' Ochsner Clinic to act as a referee at the company's expense in disputed cases. The company, which began op­ erations little more than a year ago with one boat, is a major sup­ plier of drilling mud and chemicals used in the Louisiana tideiands oil exploration and production indus­ try. This industry is rapidly grow­ ing. It operates four small pushertype towboats and one service barge in the intracoastal canal from New Orleans to Cameron, La., and in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Baroid just completed a big production plant on the indus­ trial canal here. > Baroid Division are but two of the forward strides made in be­ half of Atlantic and Gulf Coast harbor and inland waterways workers in recent months. Last March the SIU-HIWD scored a major victory by breaking into the non-union tideiands oil in­ dustry and signing Phillips Pe­ troleum to a contract. In April the HIWD won top contract con­ ditions for the 286 employees of the G&H tugboat company, largest in the West Gulf. Fol­ lowing this, the HIWD also won important contract gains for both licensed and unlicensed tug and barge worker's ip the Baltimore area after topheavy SIU majorities of 28-0, 127-9, 19-0 and 64-0 in several NLRB elections. Curran Adds To Raw Record In Latest Blacklist Stand It's by no means a record, but NMU President Joe Curran's latest unholy alliance hasn't even lasted out the usual 90-day trial period. Since the SEAFARERS LOG first published the story of the NMU-AMMI shipowner arrangement for an industry-wide blacklist, Curran has been bailing out-* on his accomplices faster than [ the blacklist agreement, however, flimsy reason NMU companies and the LOG has learned that it could refuse to hire them. j'ou can bounce a ball. The interesting thing about Cur­ When the LOG broke the story, hasn't heen voided, despite Cur­ ran's selection of Marine Index as Curran characteristically donned ran's public "protests." Still smarting from the unsched­ a target of his blasting is that it his mask of indignation and ran off press releases "informing" his uled exposure of the NMU-AMMI points up the man's consistency at AMMI colleagues that he wouldn't blacklist setup, Curran self-con­ being inconsistent. For example: In the NMU "Pilot" of May 23 go for any such blacklist scheme. sciously cast about for another And his signature was scarcely dry scapegoat. He found one in the ijust three months ago), the Marine on the agreement. That left Ralph Marine Index Bureau, the outfit Index Bureau was quoted as an au­ Casey, AMMI president, out in left which was to keep the records of thority on statistics about seamen. field—all alone, even if only for NMU men fired as the result of At that time, Curran had no quar­ propaganda purposes. He still had shipboard loggings, for which rel with the facts it presented; its reports were taken and delivered to the NMU membership as gospel. Imagine, therefore, the confusion among NMU men when they read the "Pilot" of August 15 fafter the LOG exposure of the NMU-AMMIMarine Index blacklist deal). In that issue, Curran called the Ma­ rine Index Bureau "the world's worst source of information about seamen." The Bureau's handling of statistics, Curran piously pointed out, "has consistently provided am­ munition for elements seeking to undermine safeguards set up for the protection of seamen. . ." Curran's "can't-live-without-youin - May - but - how -1 - hate - you (Continued on page 15) Odd Chair' Magco towboatmen followed the example of other harbor and Inland waterways workers in this area who have been turning to the SIU in steadily increasing numbers for assistance in raising substandard wages and working conditions 'n unorganized fleets. Management in Magco fought the SIU all the way. On the eve of the election the company sought to influence the vote in its favor by holding "command perform­ ance" parlies in New Orleans and Lake Charles. "The men were not deceived by these tactics," said Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU New Orleans port agent. "They stood steadfast in their determination to win the right to have SIU representation. "They were aware that if the company had any real interest in their welfare, it would have dis­ played it by extending decent wages and conditions to them long ago. One man who had been em­ ployed by the company three years ago said the two parties given by management during the election (Continued on page 15) SIU TUG RAMMED -2 LOST TAMPA—Two SIU men lost their lives last Friday when a barge broke loose in heavy seas and rammed and sank the Bluestack tug "Kay R" outside the harbor entrance. The two SIU men lost are George Hicks of Tampa and George Cartwright of Oldtown, Fla., who were trapped in the engine room when the tug capsized. The "Kay R" had been towing two loaded barges when one snapped her lines and crashed into the tug's stem. Bodies of both men were thrown clear of the wreck and were later recovered two miles from the scene of the disaster. All other crewmembers escaped injury. SUP oldtimer Phi! Treanor looks bewildered, over the many tricks Curran has pulled out of his hat in the ACS beef. Phil and his brother Charlie came to Norfolk toi bid for coal ship berths. SIU Holds Coal Lead; NMU Mum NORFOLK—The usual La­ bor Day quiet won't be felt much here this year. The bat­ tle to put replacements on Ameri­ can Coal ships resumes this week. On tap for possible replacements are the Coal Miner and the Harry L. Glucksman, which is due in tomorrow. All crewed up but still in port is the Casimir Pulaski, which arrived last week but still hasn't taken on any cargo. The company's favoritism for the National Maritime Union still hasn't been able to overturn the SIU lead in jobs, which stands at 100 to 94. SIU hasn't been headed in jobs since a Federal court order last spring knocked out the companyNMU contract and required crewmembers for the seven coal ships to be hired strictly on the basis of seniority in the industry. Unable to publish the actual Job standings since it's behind, NMU continues to cry "foul" and "lies" in a bid to rally the wavering sup­ port of its own members. Th* union has been financing its end of the coal drive by hitting up NMU members to take $5 "Hiring Hall Defense Fund" stamps, but a steady pitch in the "Pilot" for more "contributions" is bearing little fruit. The fund Is admittedly running more and more behind. Besides SIU-A&G veterans. West Coast oldtimers from the Sailors Union, Marine Firemen and Mar­ ine Cooks and Stewards Union have turned out to compete for jobs in a Joint effort to win tha beef. SEAFARERS LOG Aug. 30, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 18 PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer HERBEBT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art.Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY, GUU Area Repr«sentative. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic A Culf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NV. Tel. HYaclnth f-6600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under he Act of Aug. 24, 1912. •i'jan I'li ii.i ,• »in t.'- Some like fo read, some to write, while others merely like to sit and doze. Whatever it is, it helps to pass the time away between calls for the American Coal ships. Pictured above at the SIU Colley Street hall in Norfolk ore (left tp right) Danny Gorman, Sig Johnspn, MC&S„and, Robert Donahue, also of the A&G. �August 30, 195T SEAFARERS Fagre Three ' LOG SIU Strikes Bull Line In Wage Beef 1 Unable to make any headway in wage talks with th^ Bull Line after two months of negotiations, the SIU, struck the company at its Brooklyn terminal on Foot and mounted patrolmen watch as SlU pickets Bill Brown and Nicholas Goresh stand for the LOG photographer. Scores of policemen stand guard around the deserted Bull Line piers. Goresh was serving in the steward department on the SS Frances when the SlU strike was called. SUP Seeks Family Benefits, Expanded WC Joint Action SAN FRANCISCO—Negotiations are under way with trustees of the SUP Welfare Plan to obtain a full range of medical and hospital benefits for the wives and dependent children of members of the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, -fSUP Secretary Morris Weis-"*" ditions have helped bring today's berger said a plan similar to Coast operators as the SIU Pacific seagoing man to the point where he can readily raise a family the one already effective in District. ttie Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and the Marine Firemen's Union is being sought. He ad'ded that efforts may be directed in the future to setting up a joint plan to cover .all three unions. Joint action among the three West Coast SIU affiliates on a combined pension plan is already nearing completion. This will mean a mer­ ger of the three existing pension programs and possibly pave the way for expanded benefits through savings in various costs. The unions already negotiate Jointly on contracts with most West In a referendum vote last sum­ mer, members of the Sailors Union authorized negotiations for Blue Cross or similar coverage for their families to be paid for by monthly contributions. This plan was later shelved with membership approval due to the various legal and prac­ tical problems that developed. One of the principal reasons for seeking the dependents' coverage at this time, Weisberger pointed out, is the growing emergence of family men among the SUP mem­ bership. Stabilized employment, plus good wages and working con- Message To SUP, MFOW & MCS For Joint Labor Day Edition The action of the Pacific District unions of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America in issuing a joint special Labor Day edition of their publications is an historicai develop­ ment in maritime. The International congratulates each of the affiliates involved in this forward-looking project. It is fitting that the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marino Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union should utilize the occasion of Labor Day to demonstrate their unity of purpose and their common objective of serving and advancing the cause of West Coast seafaring people, all of whom are joined under banner of the SIU of NA. The SUP and the MFOW and their memberships have their individual solid trade union traditions, built over years of struggle and accomplishment in protecting and furthering tha welfare of seafaring men. They have now been joined by tha Marine Cooks and Stewards, who already have shown clearly ' their ability to contribute to the well-being of ship's cooks and stewards, as well as to the maritime labor movement in generaL This joint Labor Day edition, presenting information on a cooperative basis to the respective memberships is testimony to the SIU Pacific District unions' determination to work to­ gether for the good of all the people they represent, and to their awareness (ff the strong relationship among all SIU of NA unions. In behalf of the International, we salute the SUP, the MFOW and the MCS for their awareness of the mutual benefits of joint, cooperative trade union effort, as evidenced by this com­ bined Labor Day edition of the "West Coast Sailors," "The Marine Fireman," and the "Stewards News." Fraternally, • Paul Hall, President Seafarers International Union ^ r North America, AFL-CIO and establish a permanent shoreside home. He noted also that the SUP had in the past provided a variety of other benefits for its members which other unions did not have, particularly homes and other bene­ fits for union oldtimers. At the time, a large percentage of the Sailors membership was unmar­ ried, but union records now show that this situation has changed. In other joint action among the Sailors, Firemen and Cooks, the three unions have combined their individual newspapers to issue a joint special "Labor Day" edition today. The special issue will carry news of all three unions. Regular editions of all three publications will be issued on schedule next month. » Monday, August 19. The four-ship installation has heen tied up tight ever since hy a 24-hour picketline manned by Sea­ farers. The strike was called in ac­ rates, all retroactive to July 1, cord with prior membership 1957. Present basic monthly wages for authorization after the Un­ an AB under the SIU agreement ion's negotiating committee (Continued on page 15) reported a breakdown in dis­ cussions with company repre­ sentatives. First ship affected was the Frances, which was tied up soon after her arrival at the 20th Street pier the day the strike began. Since then, the Kathryn, Beatrice and Elizabeth have been idled. The strike is confined to the com­ pany's Brooklyn terminal at this time. . Lines Observed Two days after the SIU walk­ A formal hearing on th« out, the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Bene­ SIU's petition for an NLRB ficial Association struck the com­ election on the eight Robin pany in separate disputes on mone­ Line ships now owned and operated tary matters. The radio officers by Moore-McCormack is expected union, staff officers, teamsters ana on September 16. A&G headquar­ longshoremen are respecting all ters is awaiting confirmation of thir lines. tentative date. Bull Line went into court a week An informal pre-hearing confer­ ago seeking a restraining order ence of SIU, NMU and Mooreagainst picketing but after a hear­ McCormack representatives waa ing on Tuesday Justice John E. held last Thursday, August 22, with Cone of the State Supreme Court NLRB examiner L. J. Lurie. At­ reserved decision on the company tending for the SIU were assistant petition. secretary-treasurer Claude Sim­ The SIU originally moved to re­ mons; Seymour W. Miller, tti® open its agreement under the union's general counsel, and Wil­ standard reopening clause calling liam Feldesman, of Miller's office. for talks on wages and other mone­ The SIU filed its election peti­ tary items at the initiation of either tion on August 9 to protect the party. job rights of Seafarers on Robin Talks with Bull Line reached an Line ships after Moore-McCormack impasse a few days before the placed them under the jurisdiction strike call over demands for par­ of the NMU contract. ity with the West Coast scale on This was done despite the wishes overtime and penalty rates plus an of the men involved and a long across the board 20 percent in­ record of SIU bargaining in behalf crease in wages, OT and penalty of these crewmembers. Hearing Due On Robin / Ship Vote MMP, MEBA Strike Bull Line Faced with the Bull Line's flat rejection of their wage demands, members of two AFL-CIO licensed officers unions walked off the company's ships ten days ago at its Brooklyn terminal. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association set up separate picketlines two days following SIU strike action in a separate wage dispute. MEBA and the MM&P are seeking a six percent general wage increase plus additional compensation for the licensed deck and engine officers. The two unions opened talks on ,^une 15 under terms of a wage review clause in their agreements with Bull Line. No Agreement Reached Talks since that time failed to produce any agree­ ment on the issues. Earlier, the MEBA notified its members on Bull Line ships that the company had flatly refused its proposals and that unless tliere was a change in the picture "it may be necessary for the union to resort to economic action." A similar position was set forth by the MM&P on behalf of the deck officers. An injunction petition against both unions similar to the one sought against the SIU is still pending in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Decision on the peti­ tion by Bull Line has been reserved pending further study by Justice John E. Cone. Teamsters, longshoremen, radio officers and pursers arc observing all lines. Licensed engine and deck oKicers fake their turn picketing at the Bull Line terminol. I •-."J I �Page Four SEAFARERS Scholarship Winner Eyeing New Career August 30, 1957 LOG Some 300 members of Boston Mailers Union 16 have completely stopped the presses at three lead­ ing Boston papers with their strike for higher wages. The mailers are seeking pay parity with mailers in other major cities. Boston's scale is $94.13, while the average scale in other major cities is $108 to the pre-nursing course ... Now $110. The strike proved effective Miss De Vries, who is 18, was that I have received a scholarship born in New York. But she has when other craft unions refused ... I realize I can afford four spent most of her life on a farm to cross the union's picket lines. i. ^ ^ in Pennsylvania, where she learned how to raise, train and The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, with a total membership of about 220,000, has been ac­ cepted for affiliation with the AFLClO providing questions of juris­ diction and constitutional matters can be straightened out. The jur­ isdictional issue involves relations with two similar railroad brother­ hoods and the constitutional ques­ WASHINGTON—An ICC tion concerns a racial provision in examiner has recommended the BRT constitution. the denial of Pan-Atlantic's t i Joyce DeVries (left) and dad application to purchase the oper­ Peter DeVries, SIU steward. Harry Singer, a long-time mem­ ating rights of Agwilines, Inc. ber of the Newspaper Guild of New The SIU company is seeking to show thoroughbred dogs who were York, received a check for $18,buy out operators with inactive bred on the farm along with the 240 in severance pay when he recoastal certificates in an effort to usual assortment of farm live­ tiregl from the New York Post. stock. Singer, who had been sports editor protect its own investment in She attended local grammar and of the Bi;onx Home News, remained equipment and facilities for trail- junior high schools, and when the in that position when the News was ership operations. Expanded trailer family moved to Hatboro ment to taken over by the Post. He had a school at Upper Moreland High total service record of 45 years and aervice is due to start up soon. School. There she compiled an was entitled to 100 weeks sever­ Pan-Atlantic's present certifi­ cate covers all of the ports for outstanding scholastic record while ance pay under the Guild contract. which Agwilines holds operating taking an active part in school The sum is believed to be the larg­ est severance payment collected by rights, with the exception of Key sports. Last fall. Miss De Vries entered any individual under the Guild West. While P-A is not now inter­ ested in servicing Key West, it Cedar Crest College, a girls' school contract. t 4- t wants to make certain it will not in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where auddenly be confronted with she made the dean's list in her Strategy is being planned for an "overnight" competition from that second term and won further all-out organizing drive among em­ awards in athletics and music. ployees of Cone Bros. Contracting area. The Interstate Commerce Com­ During the summer break she is Co., one of Florida's largest high­ mission examiner noted that the working as a waitress at a bible way construction firms. Wages are purpose of the purchase was "not conference in Sandy Cove, Mary­ the main reason for the drive. Un­ der the present scale skilled crafts­ to reactivate it but to extinguish land. Miss De Vries' father, Seafarer men get $1.35 or $1.40 an hour tt through merger." He said the ICC had no authority to assist a Peter De Vries, sails as chief stew­ while unskilled workers get only $1 or slightly higher an hour. An ard on SIU ships. carrier in that fashion. still floating on a cloud from the news that she had won one of the SIU $6,000 scholarship awards, Joyce De Vries, daugh­ ter of Seafarer Peter De Vries, has come down to earth long enough to make plans for her years of college. Therefore, I am future. contemplating a career in physical Originally, she said, "I chose therapy." Snag P-A's Bid To Buy Coast Line overwhelming majority of the firm's 1,100 workers have signed pledge cards with unions in the construction and building trades fields. More than 400 members of Ma­ chinists Local 63 put in a fourhour day at the Iron Fireman plant in Portland, Oregon, to help a fel­ low worker. Pay checks totalling $5,800 were turned over to Gerry Gaage and his wife. The couple recently lost their three small daughters and almost all of their possessions after fire destroyed their home. Plans for the work­ day benefit were arranged by un­ ion and company officials. Int'l Safety Confab Sought WASHINGTON—The House Merchant Marine Committee has called on the State De­ partment to initiate a new Inter­ national Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. The convention would revise the recommendations of the 1948 convention in the light of findings about the Andrea DoriaStockholm tragedy a year ago. Last month, a Coast Guard re­ port called American 'passenger liners the safest in the world. The CG report implied that an Ameri­ can ship hit the way the Doria was. would probably have been able to keep from heeling as badly and might not have capsized. Welcoming Party for SIU Dad Posing for the LOG photographer on a visit to the New Orleans Hall are Mrs. Bernie Guarino, Seafarer Louis Guorino and Bon­ nie Ann Guarino, 2I/2, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Bernie Guarino. Uncle Louis brought his niece and sister-in-law into the hall to meet dad on his return from a foreign voyage. AA/y WAY YOU SLICE IT.. . . . make sure you are using a good tool. Putting it another way, a sharp, keen knife slices the meat. A dull blade is liable to slice the meat handler, because a dull knife is an inefficient tool which is more difficult to control. What goes for the galley is true anywhere else on the ship. The screwdriver with'the chewed-up bit, the hammer with a loose head, the splayed chisel—all these are dangerous to the man who uses them. What's more they make a hard job out of an easy one and an im­ possible job out of a hard pne. Use the right tool; use the good tool and save yourself from injury. i ^ AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP ff -1 • -J . �AutDst 30, 1957 SEAFARERS Explosions Sink Liberian Tanker LOG Page Fin Weisberger Raps MSTS As Senate Slates Probe WASHINGON—Never popular with union seamen because of its direct competition with private shipping and belowstandard conditions, the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice was raked over the coals-• this month by SUP Secretary ferring qualified seamen for em­ ployment . . . results of referrals Morris Weisberger. The head of the SlU-affiliated were gratifying. ..." MSTS operates 298 ships, of Sailors Union of the Pacific chal­ lenged a lengthy article attempting which 245 are owned by the Gov­ to justify the MSTS in the "United ernment, and employs more than States Naval Institute Proceed­ 12.000 seamen. Its 1958 budget, not ings." He called it "a studied ef­ yet approved, amounts to $481 mil­ fort to ignore the record of Amer­ lion. ican seamen's unions whose train­ ing and supplying the necessary personnel during both wars has never been questioned." An investigation of MSTS has Dense smoke pours from the decks of the tanker World Splendour after two explosions crippled the been scheduled for the near future ship off Gilbraltar last week. The 40.000-ton Liberian-flag vessel sank later while under tow. All but by the Senate Foreign Commerce five of the tanker's complement of 88 were reported rescued. The vessel, manned mostly by Indians Committee. Chairman Sen. Warren under Greek officers, was owned by the StaVros Niarchos shipping interests. G. Magnuson. said the committee would try to learn whether MSTS is getting larger than Congress in­ BALTIMORE — Organizing tended, and will compare its oper­ efforts among the tugboat ating costs and relative efficiency companies in the Greater with private shipping operations. Special emphasis would be Baltimore area is continuing in placed on areas where MSTS poses high gear. Interim contracts have Government competi­ already been signed with the A behind-the-scenes effort to interfere in the internal affairs of marine unions is being "unnecessary Sadowski Towing Co., and the tion with private enterprise." revived by outside individuals intent on using the labor movement-for their personal benefit. Berg Towing Co. Training Program Shipping has again been off, port One of the figures reported behind the meddling move is Ben Sterling, New York at­ Weisberger contrasted the Gov­ agent Earl Sheppard stated, so torney identified with a num--*-—^ —— —• ernment outlay of "many millions ber of involvements in the in­ and sign the ships..." He ex­ in a hurried program to train 'land­ there are plenty of men on the ternal business of marine un­ plained that he referred to all lubbers' to become efficient sea­ beach to handle whatever jobs may ions. The tactic in such operations unlicensed and licensed jobs men" with the no-cost training pro­ come along. There were 10 vessels paying is the employment of disruptive aboard ship. grams established by the maritime off, seven signing on, and 15 in and unwitting elements to carry This odorous project eventually unions. He cited a Government transit during the past two-week the ball inside the union—in its drew the fire of the International cost figure of $654 per man. period. The Santore, Chilore, meetings, shipboard bull-sessions Transportworkers Federation, a The SUP secretary also noted Feltore, Cubore, Chilore (Ore); and through deceptive literature. worldwide organization represent­ an editorial in "The New York Seamar (C a 1 m a r) and Evelyn, Sterling has admittedly dis­ ing legitimate unions in the trans­ Times" of October 1, 1942, which Mae, Emilia and Angelina (Bull) pensed large sums of money to in­ portation field. The ITF action, said in part: paid off. Vessels signing on were dividuals willing to serve as dis­ taken at its 1955 conference in Bel­ "If this nation has done too little the Santore, Chilore, Oremar, rupters and betrayers of their un­ gium, nailed the UlSU as an outfit for its friends overseas, the fault Feltore, Cubore (Ore) and Seamar ions and their fellow union mem­ formed to "exploit" seafaring men. does not lie with the merchant and Bethcoaster (Calmar). bers' security in the marine in­ The ITF condemned the UlSU and seamen. For every crew lost other Alcoa's Partner, Runner, Pega­ dustry. These activities backfired those associated with it for "these crews have appeared on the docks. sus, Worker, Pilgrim, and Puritan; several times in the past. malpractices..." They did not have to be taken from the Robin Locksley, Robin Gray In February, 1955, the Marine Another example of the extent of jails or kidnapped in mean streets, (Robin); Venore, Baltore, Santore, Engineers Beneficial Association, Sterling's involvement in internal as occurred in the great days of Oremar, Marore (Ore) and BethAFL-CIO, took action which led union affairs was his own testimony the Elizabethan adventurers. The coaster and Texmai' (Calmar) were to the severance of his role as under examination by a New Jer­ sea has known no greater glory in transit. There were no major counsel to that union's New Yoiic sey prosecutor last October. Ster­ than they have cast over it." Attorney Benjamin B. Sterling beefs on any of the vessels. Local 33. The MEBA action fol­ Weisberger emphasized that the ling at that time confessed to leaves New York police sta­ lowed, a study of involvements by handling at least $30,000 of funds, unions' opposition to MSTS was tion after being questioned outside elements in the internal part of which were used in the plot simply based on the fact that "the concerning attempted murder affairs of marine unions. to murder SlU Secretary-Treasurer maritime industry appears to be of SlU Secretary-Treasurer Over the years, Sterling has been Paul Hall. Some $4,000 of the the only major American industry known for his association with Paul Hall at the end of 1954. money passed out by Sterling in which private enterprise must A reminder fi-om SlU head­ several unsuccessful attempts to served as a down payment to James contend with Government competi­ quarters cautions all Seafarers gain an influential position in vir­ Further evidence of Sterling's Cobb, the hired triggerman now tion." leaving their ships to contact tually every maritime union. His contempt for legitimate marine Dew-Line Role Praised serving a 5-7 year sentence for his the hall in ample time to allow activities in this regard have been unionism and the welfare and part in the plot. The same issue of the "West the Union to dispatch a replace­ directed against tlie SlU, the Na­ security of the seafaring man was Coast Sailors" detailing the SUP The NMU's experience with ma­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ tional Maritime Union, the MEBA pin-pointed by his association and neuvers by outside individuals to blast against the magazine article fore paying off may cause a de­ and the Masters, Mates and Pilots. activity with a dues-grabbing outfit carried a letter from the MSTS Sterling also worked with the chartered by the ILA—the United bust into its intei-nal affairs in 1954 commander for the Pacific area layed sailing, force the ship to International Longshoremen's Asso­ International Seamen's Union —• caused the NMU "Pilot" to state: praising the union's role in man­ sail short of the manning re­ ciation after that organization was which sought to victimize already "This smear literature... comes ning the DEW-Line supply ships quirements and needlessly make expelled from the American Feder­ suffering crewmembers aboard from a group of lawyers, 'ambu­ this summer. The latter lauded the the work tougher for your ship­ ation of Labor for failing to operate Panamanian, Liberian and .other lance chasers,' no less, who would union's "valuable assistance in re­ mates. like to get their hands on some as a trade union. He was irrefut­ runaway-flag ships. ably identified with discredited The pihony UlSU also had an union business, and through that elements seeking to destroy the ambitious but fore-doomed plan, as victimize seamen for the profit of a AFL-ClO's efforts to build a demo­ related by one of its former offi­ few...The presence of lawyers in cratic union of longshore workers cials: "When the AFL and CIO this conspiracy is clear enough... WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany has All of the foregoing disclosures on the waterfront. contracts run out, we will jump in been appointed a member of the United States delegation to slowed down the activities of the professional union meddlers. Acti­ the forthcoming session of the United Nations General Asvity in this direction was halted •fsembly. because it was difficult for them The appointment, in recog­ to have their paid accomplices nition of the labor move­ stand up inside the union; it was ment's part in helping to build too easy for them to be exposed for a peaceful, prosperous world, wai what they were. There followed a period of relative quiet. announced by President Eisen­ Now, however, for some reason hower. The AFL-CIO Executive they believe this is the proper Council adopted a resolution laud­ moment to renew this activity. ing the Administration's action. And, as the evidence indicates, First Labor Delegate they have decided to send their paid stooges into the marine unions President Meany Is the first once again. Their job is to create leader of the American labor move­ confusion, suspicion and anything ment to serve as a delegate to the else that will serve their master's UN Assembly. Other union leaders e75*-4^>\v!BMCr •XZIS E.BALTiAO^ ultimate goal. have been named in the past as But, as the record indicates — alternate delegates and advisers to once the maneuver is exposed, the special groups. The General Assem­ seafaring man is capable of putting bly sessions open Sept. 17 in New & V. .-a•-r' the proper label on the operation. AFL-CIO Presr George Meany York. Phony Fronts Renewing Bid To Influence Marine Unions Baltimore Tug Drive Adds Pacts Quitting Ship? Notify Union MEANY NAMED TO UN PORT O' CALL ^AAlTiMpRB J| - ' .^1 '1 �Pare Sir SEAFARERS LOG Annist SO, 1957 Absentee Balloting Rules Still Rough Absentee balloting procedures have been modified slightly since last year, but it is still pretty hard for seamen to vote in state and national elections. The latest procedures in--*dude a new "franked" post­ ing information available to sea­ card application form for men. Accordingly the cards are being distributed to US Shipping Commissioners, shipping com­ panies, seamen's institutes and clubs and the maritime unions, in­ cluding the SIU. The postcards are acceptable in all states except New Mexico and Puerto Rico, where absentee bal­ loting is not permitted, and in Alabama, Louisiana and Pennsyl­ vania, where it is restricted to members of the armed forces. Other areas permit seamen to vote by absentee ballot, but regis­ tration must be made in person These are Florida and the terri­ tories of Alaska and the Virgin Spirits are high among union members aboard a bus heading from New Orleans for the AFL-CIOIslands. sponsored volunteer home building project at Cameron, La. Seated in the bus are Seafarer Bob Other states permit absentee Creel and Painters Union representative Francis Tardy (second row, left). Behind Tardy is A. P. Stod­ voting in general elections but not dard, president. New Orleans Central Labor Council. Phillip Piro, secretary. New Orleans Building in primaries. These are Con­ necticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Trades Council, stands in rear. At right, (wearing white cap) is Seafarer Larry Von Lofton. New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. One of the major difficulties in absentee voting is that states do not mail ballots out until a few LAKE CHARLES—An eyewitness account of relief efforts in the Hurricane Audrey weeks before the election, with disaster area from Seafarer Abner L. Raiford proudly recounts "the great job" being done by most states allowing a maximum of SIU men and other trade unionists in Louisiana. one month. That does not allow Unskilled workers, includ--*" the seaman enough time to get his ballot back in. Seafarers filing for ing large SIU contingents from ing the way for skilled construc­ eron," virites Raiford. "It's a great absentee ballots should check here and New Orleans, are tion workers to take over on week­ pleasure to be their ship's itinerary to get an ac­ working alongside building trades ends after other jobs and have able to give a curate address covering the period craftsmen to help erect new homes been returning to assist on Satur­ helping hand to these people and in which the state ballots will be for the hurricane victims. SIU men days and Sundays as well. "Just back after a day at Cam- to belong to a have turned out weekdays prepar­ mailed out. Union such as the SIU . . . with good men who answer the call when disaster EARLIEST DATE EARLIEST DATE MAIL APPLICATION PRIMARY happens . . . ACCEPTED BALLOT MAILED STATE REGISTRATION VOTE "It's a very sad Alabama No absentee voting for seamen 30 days before Arizona yes 30 days to Saturday 9/11 picture out here ... it makes one preceding election sick. Old people -with their life's 20 days before primary Arkansas not required 60 days before 7/31 30 days before general work gone and nothing to look California yes (automatic 20 days before 6/5 any time forward to . . . young ones who when voted) will hopefully outlive all this. yes 30 days before Colorado 90 days before 9/11 Connecticut yes two mos. before varies two mos. before "There's not a house left stand­ Delaware yes 60 days before 8/25 any time ing for miles. About the only thing Florida 45 days before no 5/8 any time left is a little statue of the Virgin Georgia yes when printed any time 9/12 yes (automatic Mary left untouched . . . Rooftops Idaho 30 days before 60 days before 8/14 when voted) tiu'n up 20 miles away, boats ap­ Illinois yes . 45 days before 4/10 100 days before pear on dry land miles from, the Indiana 30 before any primary yes (automatic 30 before primary 5/8 when applying) 60 before general 60 before general water ... It makes one sit up and Iowa 40 days before yes (automatic any time 6/4 take notice of his surroundings . . , when voted) You wonder what will be next." Kansas yes 21 before primary 120 before primary 8/7 25 before general 60 before general Raiford said he had worked with Kentucky when available yes (automatic any time up to 8/4 with application) 10 days before two gangs from the New Orleans Louisiana No ab.sentee votingjor seamen SIU hall and one gang of Seafarers Maine yes (automatic 30 before primary & State any time 6/18 from this area. He said there was with application) 45 before Presidential Maryland yes (automatic 55 days before plenty of work to be done but vol­ any time 5/7 with ballot) unteers are coming forth to help Massachusetts yes (automatic Indefinite any time 9/18 when applying) do the job. Michigan yes 45 days before 75 days before 8/7 Several hundred persons lost Minnesota yes when avaUable 45 days before 9/11 their lives and damage in the mil­ Mississippi yes 60 before primary 60 days before 8/28 40 before general and special lions was reported In the wake of Missouri yes 60 days before any time 8/7 . Hurricane Audrey after it struck Montana yes 30 days before • 45 days before 6/5 the Louisiana-Texas border area Nebraska yes 15 days before 5/15 90 days before two months ago. Nevada yes when printed 98 days before 9/4 absentee ballots, and a change in the date on which Mississippi will mail ballots to absentee voters Under its new rules, Mississippi will send ballots out 40 days be fore general and special elections Previously, the ballots were mailed only 30 days in advance. In other respects, the balloting procedures are unchanged. The re- Still Loves Those Reds —Bridges Harry Bridges, whose West Coast longshoremen's union was bounced from the CIO in 1950 on charges of Communistdomination, still makes no bones about his feelings about the Com­ mies, especially in the labor move­ ment. Appearing on a major television •how recently. Bridges openly ad­ mitted to a nation-wide audience that he has no objection to Com­ munists holding union office. Bridges, who's often been ac­ cused of using the ILWU as an initrument for his own political Ideas, also was asked what his union would do if the US decided, for instance, to send arms or troops from the West Coast to fight the Chinese Reds. "Is it alright," he was asked, "for yoiu- union to strike and sabotage the plans of your own dovernment?" "Well, it could be," Bridges said, "that's happened before." In reent months, especially, Bridges as been strongly urging a resump­ tion of trade with Red China. The ILWU in the past has been the subject of a number of Gov­ ernment probes of Communism, both in this country and Hawaii, #nd is currently a target of the Senate Internal Security Subcomthittee's Investigation of CommuUlsm on the East and Gulf coasts. The Government is attempting to show that Bridges has infil­ trated the East and Gulf coasts With a view toward taking over J the longshor^cmcn on these coasts. Digest Of State Laws On Absentee Voting New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah io •ult is that the states control the voting procedure itself, and some •tates still do not permit absentee voting by seamen. Others have sys­ tems that make it difficult for a seamen's vote to count. The "Federal Voting Assistance Act," passed in 1955, requires the Maritime Administration to make Federal application cards and vot- SIU On Job For Storm Victims 3 General elections will be held Novemiber 5 in New Jer­ sey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Other elections —for local officials and on constitutional amendm e n t s and referendum measures— will be conducted in Connec­ ticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, and Utah. Post card applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from SIU headquar­ ters. For additional informa­ tion about elections, consult appropriate state or local officials. < • SIU Has Ballots Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rice yes (automatic 9/11 when applying) yes 4/17 No absentee voting for anybody yes (automatic 6/5 when applying) yes (automatic 5/26 when applying) yes 6/28 yes 5/8 yes 7/3 yes (automatic 5/18 with ballot) No absentee voting for seamen yes 9/17 yes 6/12 yes 6/5 yes (automatic 8/2 with ballot) No registration required 7/28 yes (automatic 9/11 with baUot) yes 9/11 yes 7/9 yes (automatic 9/11 with ballot) yes 5/8 yes 7/30 yes (automatic 8/21 when voted) No absentee voting for seamen it I any time 20 days before any time 24 days before any time 40 days before any time 60 days before 30 dE^2 before after Jan. 1 any time 60 days before 21 days before 60 days before when available 60 days before any time any time any time any time 20 days before when available • 20 before primary 70 before general After Sept. 10 any time 30 days before when available when printed any time any time after July 1 30 days before 90 days before 25 days before any time 60 days before any time 0 70 days before 21 days before when printed : -1 •tt m.i' "if.y"- •:Sl .. •/t V 'vrt-• ' ' .un-iiUfjo'. Boston Lists One CS Payoff BOSTON—^There was not much activity on the shipping side in this port during the past two weeks. The Council Gi'ove (Cities Serv­ ice) was the only vessel paying off and signing on during the period. The SS Valley Forge (Peninsular Nav.) stopped into port for re­ pairs before continuing on her trip to Spain. Shipping for the next period, reports James Sheehan, port agent, also looks slow. No pay!• -r offO'ttre-'expected aS'^yvfi'^ " ' "' �Anrnst so, 195V SEAFARERS LOG Pace Sevea YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH MA Scraps 50-50 For Japan Seafarer's Gnide To Better Bnyin^ With New Cargo Value Plan By Sidney MargoUus 'Fair Trade' Laws On Way Out WASHINGTON—Using a new gimmick which could conceivably cut the ground out from under the 50-50 law, the Maritime Administration has okayed a plan to let Japan get $115 million of US farm cargoes without sticking to the legal 50-50 shipping requirements. The gimmick is simple: You*^ just take 50 percent of the erably less than 50 percent figured there was a 50-50 spiit based oh shipments based, according to on the basis of gross tonnage, as volume. Farm groups got into the Families in almost every sizable town are now abie to buy vacuum cleaners which list for $69.50 for as little as $43, toasters with $23 tags for $16-$17, steam irons for as little as $12, and almost any other ap­ pliances, cameras, watches, power tools, TV and radio sets, sports the MA announcement, "on the specifically called for in the pei*- picture when the Japanese threat­ equipment and many other types of goods at similarly large discounts. value of the products shipped manent 50-50 law. ened to take their business else­ They can buy these quite openly, and not only from the over 1,000 under the credit and ocean freight Actually, under a 1934 law, US where if the shipping requirements discount houses that have sprung up all over the country in the past 12 costs." shippers have the right to carry weren't to their liking. years, but from chain stores, department stores and independent local As a result, the MA has pre­ Figured the MA's way, on the 100 percent of these cargoes, but retailers. Many stores which used to sell at list prices now try to basis of value, 50 percent of the in practice there has generally ferred to remain mum about the match the discount houses price cut for price cut. shipments would come to consid­ been no real objection as long as arrangements. In fact, W. Alex For "Fair Trade" is now practically dead except on medicines and Spencer, who handled the matter toiletries where manufacturers still dictate the retail price at which for the MA, told a press service the druggist must sell, whether or not he would like to charge less. here "that he and the Japanese Of 45 states that originally passed such price-maintenance laws, officials concerned preferred not only 31 still have them. Even in those states "Fair Trade" now is a to explain the shipping arrange­ dead letter on many types of goods, as almost all appliance manufac­ ments in any more detail than that turers, with the chief exception of General Electric and Sunbeam, no spelled out in the . . . printed re­ longer try to make retailers sell at list prices. This year the camera lease." manufacturers gave up too. All Spencer would say was that What really has been killing "Fair Trade" has been consumer MONTREAL—While its strike against Canadian National the share of cargo carried in US resistance to the exaggerated list prices manufacturers put on their Steamships is in its second month, the SIU Canadian District bottoms would be "adequate." goods. For example, a typically nationally-advertised watch which has The dispute between American a list price of $100 at retail actually can be sold profitably at a dis­ has in recent weeks scored a new series of successes. and Japanese shipowners over New SIU agreements are count of 40-50 per cent since it costs the retailer only $37.50 at whole­ carrying the controversial cargo sale. Even if he selis the watch for $5O-$0O exclusive of excise tax, he providing Canadian seamen of the Canadian labor movement has been brewing ever since nego­ has a profit margin of 25-45 per centr with the best wages, working but is being fought tooth and nail tiations began for an Export-Im­ conditions and other benefits they by the powerful Canadian National port Bank loan to Japan to buy the Appliance Prices Going Down Railway, influential Canadian news­ US farm products. It makes an amazing difference in your family's living costs if free have ever had. Notable among these is one with papers and other big business in­ competition is permitted and retaiiers are not compelled to sell at The powerful American Farm manufacturers' list prices. Despite higher prices of steel and other the Dominion Steel and Coal Cor­ terests. Wages on CNS ships have Bureau Federation was quick to costs, retail prices of household appliances in the Consumer Price Index poration caliing for a 20 percent been running from 77 cents an jump into the fray and launch a actually have gone down 14 per cent since the 1947-49 period, reports across-the-board boost in ail money hour for pantrymen to 98 cents an new attack on 50-50, showing that hour for bosuns even figuring in the farm lobby-foreign shipowner H. E. Riley, of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A refrigerator that matters, plus other gains. Other agreements include those overtime. sold for $400 six or seven years ago now can be bought for $288, a lobby is still mighty active. decline of 28 per cent. Toasters have gone down 20 per cent and for the crewmen of the British vacuum cleaners about ten per cent in the same period. Washing cablelayer John W. McKay (see story on page 16), for the crewmen machines are just slightly below their pre-1950 prices. In comparison, prices of medicines and toiletries, which are still of the tug Empire John, and for under "Fair Trade" have gone up sharply in the same period. The the employees of four Canadian drug and toiletries industry is the last stronghold of "Fair Trade" dredging companies. The Dominion Coal agreement price maintenance. The result is the average cost of prescriptions and drugs is 15 per cent higher now than just before 1950, and prices of —which averted by hours a strike prescriptions alone have jumped 23 per cent. Such toiletries as face set for July 4—is retroactive to powder and home permanent materials cost you 25 to 40 per cent more last October. It has already been than just before 1950. Even toothpaste has gone up 11 per cent under ratified by the crews of the ships involved, and all of these men have the protective wing of "Fair Trade." For over a year now the Federal Trade Commission has been in­ already received their retroactive vestigating the prices being charged people for tetracycline, aureomy- pay. The Empire John agreement was cin, and other antibiotics that doctors now prescribe for many illnesses. These antibiotics are sold under brand names and their prices are set signed by the company after a 28by the manufacturers and wholesalers under the "Fair Trade" laws. hour strike by tugmen who peti­ Some of these capsules cost families as much as 50 or 75 cents apiece, tioned the SIU to represent them and prescriptions can run as high as $10. The Food & Drug Adminis­ last July. The pact, also retroactive tration reports that one out of four prescriptions now is for an anti­ to last October, grants wage boosts biotic, and these drugs take 40 cents of every prescription dollar. Gen­ of $50-68 a month per man, plus erally all major manufacturers sell their own versions of the anti­ the welfare plan, a shorter work­ biotics at the same price, so there is little price competition either at day and workweek and other im­ the manufacturing or retail levels. The drug industry's "Fair Trade" proved working conditions. Meanwhile, the strike against system has the public at its mei-cy because you can't refuse to buy a the government-owned Canadian prescription for a sick person as you can a new toaster. National Steamship Company is The only place you can beat high "Fair Trade" prices on drugs and continuing to get the full support toiletries is on non-prescription items like aspirin, milk of magnesia, and vitamin preparations, where there are many private brands sold at relatively low prices. Newspapers Reject Ads Even on appliances and other goods no longer under "Fair Trade," if it's up to some newspapers you may not learn about the discounts now widely available. Masters Mail Order Co. of Washington, DC, re­ cently won a court decision over General Electric upholding the mail­ order retailer's right to advertise and sell its goods by mail to cus­ tomers in "Fair Trade" states. Unlike most state legislatures, Congress never passed a "Fair Trade" law for the District of Columbia, and Congressmen, along with other Washingtonians, always haVe been able to buy medicines, liquor or any other goods at cut prices. But when Masters of Washington tried to advertise in New York papers that it would sell General Electric appliances to people in other states by mail, at reductions from list prices such as $25.87 for a tran­ sistor radio instead of $37.85, the ad was rejected by the "New York Herald Tribune," "News" and "Post." "Business Week" magazine re­ ports that radio station WRCA also turned down the ad. The reason given this reporter by a spokesman for one of the papers was that the ad was from an "out of town store'I; "we have to protect the retailers in our own city," and "anyway a lot of small local stores sell GE ap­ pliances at discounts but can't advertise them because of this silly ("Fair Trade") law." There have been other cases of newspapers refusing ads telling about discounts or other controversial money-saving information. For example, ads for "Car ,Fax," a booklet listing the factory-suggested prices of all cars and accessories for the guidance of buyers, were re­ cently rejected by the "NeW York Times," after it had run the ad once. Lyle Stuart, a New York publisher, reports the "Times" similarly refused ads for another auto-shopping book called, "How to Deal with Your Dealer." The "Times" some time ago also refused advertising Bosun Jim Rawlins on tho Alico Brown (top, right) smiles In approval as Carey Granger, MM, serves for "Insurance and Your Security" by E. Albert Gilbert, a well-known dinner SlU-style. The Idea of individual servings is explained (above, right) by veteran SIU steward R. writer on how to buy the most insurance for your money, and an ad­ vocate of term insurance. Asked by this department why it had re­ Duke Hall to B. J. Gadberry, baker; Don Foster, 3rd cook, and steward Ted Schultx In the galley. fused the "Cars ^:ax,^e^, ;ft spokesman for the "Times" gave the answer .Hal) is helping to set up the program in the Bloom field Jleet. The plan has resulted In Improved feed- ' • J newspapers themselves don't like to get; "No Comment." ing at lower cost in the various SIU fleets where it Is already used. Canada SI U Pacts Gaining Top Wages Alice Brown Starts New Feeding Plan AVAw AO owmAg ctiwcrxu �'MS in ""bS? i°^^°>an nnions- ^t®°ng '^^rleveioP»fUiin« ^fde^vSe^^ Sopn®^ ''"tV-e SW «S"Sei i^f, i?G^ii'® benefits- ^ Sropy -^v oiisinn®"'t victims ®e®«i^ laSve po^fie CO® co®feSiSS ,oini«'«^?^ l°J^^d"ol.ocA®nn««' �Anrust so, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare NlB* 'I -.I 5 - f •' I- ^ 5-' •; I Typical sweatshop scene show­ ing cramped, ill-ventilated, filth -ridden surroundings which union had to overcome. 1909 women strikers march on City Hall. 20,000 struck and de­ fied hired thugs and police billies to win 52-hour week. •| 4 Disastrous Triangle fire, March 25, 1911, took 146 lives, paved way for factory inspection laws. The 700 workers had only one narrow ladder to escape the building. Reports of the fire arous^ strong com­ munity support for ILGWU drives on sweatshop evil. •i English-language classes for the foreign-born are one aspect of exten­ sive ILGWU education program. This class is conducted by Local 1 for Spanish-speaking members. Other classes are offered in painting, music, sculpture, dramatics and a wide variety of subjects. Famed ILGWU vacation resort Unity House, is situated on a 1,000 acre site in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, The resort was first estab­ lished in 1920 and offers non-profit vacation facilities to the union's membership. f• . •.* •:4- // President Dubinsky (right) greets Luigi Antoninij first vice-pres., at recent union fete. George Meany looks on, ' French war orphans' home is one of several supported by ILGWU in that country, Italy, Israel and elsewhere. , Union health center occupies six fiqors of this building at 275 Seventh Avenue, New York. It is one of 17 such centers offering medical care free, in addition to the union's hospital-surgical -a;— Union recently sponsored and financed 1,672-family slum cooperative in NY. . Health center on wheels for on-the-spot service in Puerto Rico is swung aboard ship. I �•>H -x* •» *t •- !•>;.•- u*'" Pa«e Ten SEAFARERS Ancust 30, 1957 LOG Credit Firm Sends You 'Check' f QUESTION: Do you think It important for a seaman to know how to swim? Con you swim? N9 301494 Retain thia tonn tmtU { 3UO.OO It aolleated in tan. ' WasLfon, <2). eAPril 21 She amount of S)olla\s is- Collectihle. THREE HIRIDRED FORTY •is needed hy this office. JlJentification of. Sltiuxn the attacfieJ questionnaae immediately. Clnima 100 BARR BUILDINQ WASHIN6T0N, D. C. roENTIUCATION AND COLLECTION DEPARTMENT Reproduction of official-looking "check" form used .by a Washington credit outfit to trap seamen and others. The concern is under investigation by the Better Business Bureau. • Always looking for new ways to trap the unwary, a Wash­ ington collection agency has come up with a novel method of obtaining information. It's simple, too. The outfit sends out what looks like a Government check and waits for you to on spending the windfall, instead grab at the bait. of receiving money, you find the Tlie "check ' lorm, sent along with a questionnaire to find out your current address and work status, carries a picture of the good old American eagle and comes from an official-sounding agency called the "Claims Office," with, a Washington, DC, address. It states that an amount of money "is collectible," but it doesn't say by whom. The inference is that some Federal agency has some money for you and is trying to find out' where to send it. Soon after you obligingly return the papers, and start making plans agency is on your tail trying to collect that amount from you, A copy of the form was turned over to the Welfare Services De­ partment of the SIU by a Seafarer who asked the union to look into the matter. A check revealed tha^ this agency and its methods are already under investigation by the Better Business Bureau. This and other such methods have been mentioned in the SEA­ FARERS LOG from time to time in order to put members and their families on guard against such business practices. SIU shipping pulled up again during the past two weeks as a total of 1,072 men shipped. Registration fell off, however, almost equalling the district-wide job total. Six ports shared in the ship-"*^^ ping gains and three others Fair . . , Philadelphia: Fair . . . held to the status quo. On the Baltimore: Steady . . . Norfolk: rise this period were New York, Norfolk, Mobile, Lake Charles, Wihnington and Seattle. The SIU strike at Bull Line, still confined to New York, hasn't affected the port's job activity yet. Tampa, New Orleans and Hous­ ton remained the same as before. Tampa is stiil slow. New Orleans is fair and Houston is maintaining its busy pace. Declines were listed for Boston, Philadelphia. Balti­ more, Savannah and San Fran­ cisco, which was very slow. The largest percentage of jobs was reported in the deck depart­ ment once again which, like the steward department, shipped more men than, were registered. A breakdown by seniority groups shows a rising proportion of the jobs going to class A and class B men, and a corresponding drop in the class C total. Class A men accounted for 69 percent of the jobs, class B for an even 25 percent and class C for the re­ mainder. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part Avill keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. , Peru Seeks 14-Ship US Giveaway WASHINGTON—Peru has joined the long list of nations trying for the great American giveaway via a bill in the House authorizing its purchase of 4 T-2 tankers, 4 Libertys and 2 CI-MAVI coastal vessels from the US. A stereotype of the many that have preceeded it, the bill would reistrict use of the ships to coastal trade and bar competition with American-flag ships. It calls for the return of the ships to the US in case of a national emergency. Not to be outdone, Iraq is now sb.owing interest in the offshore shipping business. Government representatives are seeking the purchase of two US Libertys as a starter. Iraq has no offshore fleet of its own right now. Going one step better, the Inter­ national Cooperation Administra­ tion here has announced that for­ eign aid moneys due from Fin­ land will be used to finance a 2200ton cargo-passengfer ship for the Republic of Indonesia. The money was received by the US from Fin­ land as payment for surplus agri­ cultural products. The ship will be built in a Finnish shipyard. Jack Groener, bosun: Sure I can Edward Marczak, FWT: I think most seamen should be able to swim, but in my 18 years at sea, and that included swim, if only to sailing through­ save themselves out the war, I one day. In my never had a 11 years at sea chance, outside of though, I never pleasure s w i mfound any reason ming, to use the to use my Swim­ skill, but most ming ability ex­ seamen should cept for pleasure. know how or they But it is always may find themhandy to know selves in a bad spot some day. It's how in cases of emergencies. a long way back if you fall over­ i. t, board. Frank A. Stewart, MM: Well I 4» don't know how to swim and I have Benjamin Mignano, AB: Of been sailing some course every sailor should know six years now. I how to swim. In feel that the way fact, I think the ships are built SIU should have today, it is not courses to teach that necessary to Seafarers who know. If it were don't know how. wartime, then I As a former life­ would worry. But guard I would I have never had gladly give les­ any reason to sons if the SIU swim, and if one comes, I always started such a have my lifejacket close by. course. But generally, it is not the it, young guys, but most of the old Paul Hellebrand, boson: Every timers who can not swim. And man should know how to swim as they don't want to learn. a part of his job. I can swim and get the greatest pleasure out of deep-sea and skin diving. Once dur­ ing the war we were torpedoed and I had to hold up a guy until help came. We were both lucky I knew how. . i SIU Co. Wins Bid To Dredge Mobile Reef MOBILE—After almost a year of negotiations, the Bay Salvatore Barbara, cook: I think Towing & Dredging Co., an 4^ t it is very important that a sailor SIU-HIWD company, has won the know how to right to dredge shells along White swim, or at least Horse reef near here. how to float. To A survey by a marine biologist me floating is just refuted claims by fishermen and as important, pro­ oystermen that the reef was full viding someone of live oysters, and that dredging Fair . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . saw you go over­ the reef would deprive them of a Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Good board. I can swim living. . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake very well but On the contrary, the report Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good have never been stated, the shells along the edge . . . Wilmington: Good . . . San called on to use had been dead for many years and Francisco: Should improve . . . it for myself or anyone else. dredging would help the live Seattle: Good. oysters in the middle of the reef. The area in dispute covers over a August 7 Through August 20 million and a quarter cubic yards. In another marine development, Registered Porr Total ground-breaking Total Deck DecK Eng. stew. Torsi Eng. Stew. ceremonies for Reg. B ABA B A B A Bo.ston 6 1 4 18 the first of six proposed Alabama 12 6 2 3 2 New York 77 n 65 208 40 246 State Docks were held last week, 4 25 64 Philadelphia 22 4 15 13 63 Cal Tanner, port agent, reported. 50 2 7 13 Baltimore 32 14 34 41 156 The Governor and many labor 115 29 8 19 Norfolk 15 5 7 40 leaders were present at ceremonies 25 15 4 6 3 Savannah 5 1 3 13 marking the start of the Alabama 10 3 1 2 1 Tampa 3 16 22 river miprovement plan. 15 7 3 6 3 76 Mobile 25 7 15 57 19 17 4 8 It has been a busy two weeks New Orleans 56 4 27 28 165 54 137 11 13 for shipping in this area. Tanner Lake Charles 10 3 17 13 31 44 4 4 6 Houston 24 fl 31 23 69 92 added. A total of 116 men shipped 9 14 5 Wilmington 16 7 11 29 34 7 8 63 on regular jobs while 103 more 14 San Francisco 22 7 16 2 54 19 16 10 73 took relief jobs in and around the Seattle 12 10 12 33 34 9 . 15 9 67 harbor. The Monarch of the Sea, Total Total Total Deck Deck eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Reg. Claiborne, Wacosta (Waterman); B B A A r,. , . ABA Total 323 84 263 290 1138 Alcoa's Puritan, Clipper, Pilgrim, 848 139 240 67 Pioneer, Polaris, Corsair; Arizpa, Shipped Bienville (Pan-Atlantic); Cantigny Port Dock Dock Total Total Deck Eng. Staw. Staw. Total Eng. Eng. Staw. c Ship. (Cities Service), and Steel De­ A B B B A c A C A B c Boston 10 signer (Isthmian) were in port dur­ 3 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 1 6 0 2 70 259 ing the past period. 15 37 23 12 2 199 14 64 10 7 65 13 1 7 0 37 5 30 0 10 0 7 1 0 32. 12 28 3 101 9 16 7 3 70 0 22 0 16 14 5 31 2 47 4 1 7 5 0 1 8 Savannah ..., 3 2 0 9 2 13 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 -AFAR^fZ^ Tampa 2 1 2 4 0 9 1 0 0 1 12 1 3 Mobile 35 116 6 2 28 6 1 90 22 4 10 27 1 New Orleans 42 8 26 22 136 11 15 88 3 4 28 18 7 Lake Charles 21 5 •> 0 4 18 0 39 57 0 11 9 0 7 18 10 15 24 2 24 3 8 3 57 a 89 6 29 12 36 2 0 11 10 1 50 10 14 1 88 San Francisco • •••«•••• 10 2 0 4 0 20 8 0 28 2 0 8 2 22 14 Seattle 0 12 7 0 38 0 17 -0 79 7 A1 i ttSBBBBBBI Dock A Total >316 Dack B 90 Dock C •ng. ' A Eng. B Eng. C Staw. A ' Staw. B staw. C fetal A Total B Total Total c Ship. tZ:: �tJ.. ' Awnst SO. 1957 SEAFARERS Page Elerea LOG 'Come And Get It V MTD Steps Up Port Council Expansion WASHINGTON — Two more maritime port councils were chartered late this month under an expanded drive launched by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The SIU has been a charter mem-* ^ ber of the MTD since it ^as members of the MTD, along with the Masters, Mates and Pilots] formed in 1946. \ The new councils have been es­ tablished in the Wilmington-Long Beach, California, area and in St. Louis, Missouri. MTD Executive Director Secre­ tary Harry O'Reilly will formally present the St. Louis charter at a meeting in that city on Sept. 5. The St. Louis council covers longshore­ men and harbor and marine craft workers on the inland waterways. The AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Longshoremen has its headquarters in .St. Louis and will presumably play an important role in the new body. No date is set for the formal turnover of the West Coast charter. Other port councils are already operating in Vancouver, British Columbia, and in Seattle, Portland (Ore.), Duluth, Detroit and Brook­ lyn. Efforts are being speeded up to complete the organization of similar groups of marine workers in Toledo, Mobile, New Orleans Philadelphia, Chicago and Puerto Rico. A story in the latest issue of a new MTD publication, "The Mari­ time Register," emphasizes the im­ portance of the port council as a means of drafting and implement­ ing joint action on behalf of the slTore and seagoing affiliates in the MTD. The SIU of North America and all of its affiliated unions are \ NY Jobs Rise Despite Strike At Bull Line NEW YORK—Shipping has perked up again here despite the SIU strike at Bull Line which has kept the Frances and Kathryn tied up at the dock since early last week and idled the Bea­ trice and Elizabeth this week. The strike came as the SIU Marine Allied Workers Division continued maintaining a series of organizational plcketlines In a stepped-up local drive, SIU As­ sistant Secretary-Treasurer Claude Simmons reported. Campaigning by the SIU-MAWD recently produced pacts at 17 more shops in the metropolitan area. These victories are spearheading local efforts, aided by a brand-new newspaper, "The Union Record," first published last week. The "Record" is being printed In both English and Spanish to carry the story of the MAW's successes into the unorganized shops. The MAWD has also published a new booklet detailing the union's welfare plan covering members and their families. Similar progress is reported in Buitimore, Norfolk and New Orleans. On the shipping side there were 19 vessels paying off, seven*signed on and 18 calling In transit. The appearance on the West Coast today of the first joint publication by the three member unions of the SIU Pacific District is a noteworthy event in the SIUNA history., The publication of a special edition by the SUP, MFOW and MC&S to commemorate Labor Day is an important occasion in itself. But even more important is the fact that this joint publication Is but the latest evidence of the unity which these three affiliates have been displaying ever since 1955 when the SIU Pacific District swamped Harry Bridges by a 4-1 vote in a three-department ship election. This unity has already paid off for our West Coast brothers and will pay off even more in the future as further unification is achieved. Right now, for instance, the merger of the three individual pension plans is being completed and there is a strong possibility that the welfare plans also may be consoli­ dated in the future. Both of these moves will undoubtedly bring more and greater benefits to the membership. Joint action like this has also greatly aided the other SIUNA affiliates, as witness the invaluable help given by SUP, MFOW and MC&S oldtimers in the current American Coal beef. The SIU Pacific District, on this occasion, rates a salute for the display of coordinated effort which will bring greater gains to SIU members everywhere. 4" 4" 4" One-Two Punch It's fitting that news articles reporting another overwhelm­ ing election victory for the SIU-HIWD in New Orleans and the signing of a. topnotch HIWD contract for other seamen in that port should appear together in this issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. This p'oints up a fundamental truth: Endorsement of the SIU and its policies always goes hand-in-hand with first-rate wages, working conditions and trade union representation. By choosing the SIU as their bargaining agent, the, men who voted in the NLRB election in New Orleans have taken the first step on the road to the "best in maritime." 4 4 4 Protect Your Vote Hsim! 0 Unfortunately, despite some recent changes, the laws of most states are still stacked against absentee voting in general, and against absentee balloting by seamen in particular. For that reason, all men who expect to be at sea when the next election takes place in-their home states should take steps immediately to follow the absentee voting procedures outlined elsewhere in this edition. If ybu want your vote to count in the next election, act-ijow. WC Vfork Is Steady; SF Down SEATTLE—Shipping on the West Coast generally held its own during the last period. Most of the jobs went in Seattle and Wilmington, while San Fran­ cisco hit a low for the year. Registration in both Seattle and Wilmington lagged far behind shipping and these ports predict good shipping in the future. The slack period is expected to continue for awhile in San Francisco. The JohnB. Kulukundis (Martis), Omar E. Chapman (Boston Ship­ ping), Armonk (New Jersey, Ind.), Transatlantic (Pacific W a t e r.), Choctaw and Jean La Fitte (Water­ man) paid off in Seattle. All vessels signed on with the excep.tion of the Armonk and the Translaiitic, which were temporarily laid up. The Massmar, Yorkmar, and Calmar (Calmar) were intransit during the period. In San Francisco, the Natalie (Intercontinental) was the only ship paying off, as the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) signed on. Most of the activity in this area was from the eight vessels that stopped in for service. These were the Pennmar, Calmar, Massmar (Cal­ mar); Ames Victory, Longview Victory. (Victory Carriers); John B. Waterman, Andrew Jackson (Waterman) and the Steel Fabrica­ tor (Isthmian). Both the Orion Star and Orion Comet (Oil Carriers) paid off in Wilmington, but neither signed on. In transit were the Steel Fabrica­ tor, Ames Victory, Losmar, Penn­ mar, Young America and John B. Waterman. ..V)! Radio Officers Union; Internation­ al Brotherhood of Longshoremen] International Union of Operating Engineers; International Brother­ hood of Firemen and Oilers] American Federation of Grain Millers; State Council and Muni­ cipal Employees; American Feder­ ation of Technical Engineers, and waterfront sections of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Teamsters. The newest member is the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Boiler­ makers. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall is president of the MTD. APL Orders First New Mariners WASHINGTON—The first Mariner ships since the Gov­ ernment wound up the orig­ inal Mariner-building program after the Korean War may be under construction next year if present plans of the American President Lines work out. The company recently applied to the Maritime Administration for a construction subsidy for two Mari­ ner-type freighters to be added ro its 'round-the-world fleet. The estimated cost of each of the ships is set at $13.8 million, or about IVi times the $9 million which it cost to build each M.iriner when the Government originally kicked off the Mariner-building program in 1950. At that time the Government completed 35 of the high-speed cargo ships, of which the first went into operation in the fall of 1952. This was the SlU-manned Key­ stone Mariner, then operated by Waterman. During the next several years the Government found itself hard pressed to dispose of the costly vessels and was obliged to sell some of them for just about onehalf of the original construction price. All of the original 35 have since been disposed of to private operators and the Navy. One, the SlU-manned Cornhusker Mariner, was wrecked on a reef outside Pusan, Korea, in mid-1953. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: September 4 September 18 October 2 October 16 �Pase Twelve SEAFARERS LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Seaworthy Kyska By Nicholas A. Bonsangue Shattered glass all about We've spent many a day A glowing warmth 'Neath that "W" stack. Started spreading throughout. We took her out, Now we're bringing her back. Seeing her picture, 'Twas then I knew Her hull's all rusted This "scurvy old" ship From bow to stern, Would have pulled through. She's been through hell She's had her turn. Then the storm was over. The sun teas bright, When tee left Frisco ThougTl seven days late. The sea so clear. She had won the fight. Was hours later Like foaming beer. •>. So noio as we enter With waves like mountains This Golden Gate, And valleys like deathi Many ashore And winds as fierce The old Kyska await. As a devil's breath. Yes, through many a day The engine was halved. 'Neath ihat "W" stack. The heartbeats doubled; We took her out. For everyone knew Now we've brought her back. Their ship was in trouble. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK "It ain't so rough," Was "Old Salty's" boast, His words ivere a man's, "His features a ghost's. As "Old Salty" continued His boasting and bragging, I knew deep inside His courage was lagging. The m(rmbership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. "You should've been "Here back in '32, "This scurvy old tub "Would have split in two." . His terror-filled eyes Looked with dread at the sea. Not a man in the creiv Was less frightened than he. Just about then, A big, monstrous icave Hammered the ship Toward a watery grave. But the seaworthy Kyska Showed her stuff. Father Neptune's punishment Was not enough. Though the Kyska's image Hung on the wall The wild, angry sea Caused it to fall. There on the deck Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourfh Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please 3ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) ^ A P • ^/«ivi hm Wanna Race ? Kenmar Boasts Top Boat Crew Proud of the seamanship displayed by its lifeboat crews, the Kenmar has issued a challenge to take on "any other ship in the fleet" in a lifeboat race. Whether the offer extends sole­ ly to other Calmar ships, to any SlU-manned ship or "anybody, any­ where" remains to be seen. That detail can be hurdled once the ac­ ceptances come pouring in. It's unlikely the gang would shirk from any fair test. Backing the crew's claim for life­ boat honors, according to the ship's reporter, is a recent incident off the coast of Mexico during which oiler G. Richardson was taken off the ship witlKan infected leg. The Coast Guard responded to the dis­ tress call. by sending out a plane which, in turn, put out a raft to af­ fect the transfer. Apparently the seas weren't too cooperative, but "after a superb dis­ play of seamanship and coordina­ tion they finally got the oiler to the raft." Six ABs manning boat num­ ber four provided the muscle for the job, he added. Ships interested in taking up the Kenmar's challenge can con­ tact the ship through the Calmar Steamship Corp., 25 Broadway, New York, NY. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Eugene Johnson John A. Call Jimmie Littleton Wade B. Harrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Vincent Pizzitolo James Bethea Winlord Powell John W. Bigwood Randolph RatcliA Roscoe Dearmon Joseph A. Ricks Sr. John F. Dixon Toxie Samlord William Driscoll ToeBl Smlgielski Jan Englehardt Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton James Hudson Clarence Thibodaux EMward G. Knapp Gilbert Trosclair Leo Lang James E. Ward Simon Morris Paul Winterly Michael Muzio Clifford Wuerti USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. .<Vmos Buzzelle Jobe E. Mullen James J. Girolami USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Henning Bjork John J. Lefco Jacob Cook ' Norman H. Whipple Maurice N. Gendron USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams C. A. Honorowskl George F. Crabtres Cecil Hughes Irving DeNobriga Lulge lovino Patrick Durkiii Leroy Johnson Arthur Englehart Alfred Kaju Antonio Fernandex Robert Larsen Rufus Freeman Isidore Levy • William Gardner Francis McGarry George Hall John L. Madden Easy Does It Damian G. Mercado Thomas Moncho Jan Mucins Robert A. Parker Frank S. Paylor Jose Rodriguez Samuel B. Saunders Paul W. Seidenberg Thomas Tooina Harvey Trawick Albert Williams USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Herbert C. Mclssac Fortunato Bacomo Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic MUazzo Frank T. Campbell Joachin Miniz Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll C. Osinski WiUiam Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guraniclc Graham A. Puissegur Howard Hailey F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen George E. Shumaker Billy R. HiU Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H. KUgore Michael Toth Ludwig Rristiansen Harry S. Tuttl* Frederick Landry VirgU E. Wilmoth Leonard Leidlg Pon P. Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Frank J. Bradley Juan Mojica Wayne T. Center Harold T. Spicer Michael Delano William F. Wiemeri USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin F. DeiblerW. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August J. Panepinto VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon STREET ADDRESS VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson CITY USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Victor B. Cooper Ollie H. Ku.vkendahl Charles Little Clarence Crevler F. L. O'Loughlin Emil Dupont George H. Reier Leo Dwyer John Rekstin Alberto Espinto Charles Rice Frank J. Galvin Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Bury Ha Ire ZONE.... STATE TO AVOJD DUPLICATION! If you MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno art an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: & CITY ........ ZONE.... .STATE •• •• •• 2 Years' Sailing Convinces Him minutes after the accident and we proceeded at full speed t« meet the Santa Monica. Meanwhile, the chief mate, John Q. To tlie Editor: ' Although I have been shipping Conrad, did all that he could with the SIU for only two years, for "Smitty" until the doctor ar­ I have decided to make this my rived. We would also wish to eacareer. The SIU is the best out­ fit with the most, and I am press our gratitude to the ship's extremely proud to be a part of doctor and crew of the Santa Monica for their services in this it. My wife and family agree emergency. The crew and officers of the with me wholeheartedly and that is the best endorsement a Jean made up a sizeable collec­ man can have from his family. tion for flowers to be sent on I am enclosing a request to our behalf. I would like to thank Jimmy Slavern, who took care of this in San Juan, and our sincere thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. William West, who took care of the entire proceedings there in Balim Baltimore. "Smitty" was buried in Weelsburg. West Virginia, with many of his friends and former ship­ mates present for the services. All letters to the editor for What finer tribute could be paid publication in the SEAFAR­ any man? ERS LOG must be signed Donald N. Dickson by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. 4 4 4" letters To The Editor have the LOG sent to my wife, for she also desires to keep up with our news, views and accom­ plishments. If available, I'd also like , her to have a copy of the benefits available for the seamen and their families un­ der our welfare plan. Ernest Trakimavich (Ed. note: Copies of the LOG and the schedule of welfare benefits will be sent home as you requested.) 4- •••••eaeeeeeeeeee ADDRESS Aariut 30, 1957 LOG Ed Morris, AB, keeps things under control on the John B. Wolermon while standing gangwoy watch at a West Coast port. He looks pretty capable at it. Photo by Aronica, USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb Frank Peskuric Francis J. Boner Vernon L. Porter David J. Burke USPH9 HOSPITAL SAN FRANSISCO, CALIF. Simon Bunda Christo A. Houlls Noah C. Carver Vincent Kane Vincent D'Amato Donald F. Mease Thomas D. Foster Sung C. Wang Michael J. Gaudio G. L. Warrington James. Jl, - Hawkins. . 4* t Appreciates SIU Deluxe Service To the Editor: While in the marine hospital here in Seattle with pneumonia, I was running short of funds. But I had $112 due me from a shipping company here. I called the company on the phone, told them the score and asked them to please mail me the check as I really needed it. After I spoke to three different people in the office there, the big wheel said no dice; it's im­ possible for them to^iut a check like that in the mail. So next I called Jeff Gillette, our port agent here, and told him the score. The first thing I know, in walks Jeff. He not only had my check but cashed it for me on the spot. This kind of service shows what the Brotherhood of the Sea really means. David F. M. Sykes 4> 4« 4> Jean Mourns Lost Sfiipmate To the Editor: I know this letter will come as a shock to all the brothers who knew Brother Ai'za Smith. "Smitty," as he was known by all his friends, died following in­ juries sustained aboard the Jean (Bull). He was injured Satur­ day morning, July 27, while we were proceeding to San Juan from Baltimore. He- was transferred to the Grace Line's Santa Monica, which had a doctor aboard, about noon of the 27th. We later received word that he died 2:30 that afternoon. No words can express the ef­ fect this had on the crew. He was well liked by all who knew him and at the time he was transferred everyone thought he was going to be alright. The crew wishes to thank Capt. Walter Link for his prompt action in making ar­ rangements for medical atten­ tion. Radio contact was made Union Benefits Easing Burdens To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to thank you all for the bene­ fits check, which was greatly appreciated. I will also remem­ ber with deep gratitude the com­ forting expression of sympathy that came with it. I will more than miss Bill because he was such a good hus­ band. We have a wonderful family, two sons and two daugh­ ters. Steve Cardullo could tell you what a wonderful family he left behind, because he met all my family at the funeral. We also have nine grandchildren. The money will be put to good purposes. I am going to pay off our home and establish a college fund for my youngest daughter. We had intended to try for a scholarship through SIU welfare, but its generosity will enable me to fulfill Bill's wish anyway. Once again I want to say thanks to the SIU and all broth­ ers of the Union. Mrs. William F. Healy (Ed. note: Despite your hus­ band's death, the children may sttll be eligible for an SIU scholarship. Full details can be obtained from the SIU Wel­ fare Plan, 11 Broadway, New York, NY.) Belated Credit For Wunderiich To the Editor: In a recent issue of the LOG (Aug. 2, 1957) you had a poem "Approaching Storm," s u pposedly written by William I. Terry. That poem was written by me sometime in 1946 and submitted to you in 1954 among 48 other poems, some of which you have already published at an earlier date. Compare the writing of my other works with "Approaching Storm" and you will see evi­ dence to cover my statement. John F. Wunderiich SS Mermaid (Ed. ifote: Brother WunderItch's beef is well taken and his pride of authorship welldeserved. LOG records shpw that the poem in question was written by him. They also show that a poem by Brother Terry was published July 5,. 1957. It appears that in the scramble of getting out the August 2 issue the poet's credit line from July 5 .was retained. Our apologies to Brother Wunderiich for the error.) y �SEAFARERS Auffust 30, 1957 Your Gear tor ship ... /or shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport CoatM Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees, Khakis Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry ' Cameras Luggage the ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcea), July 21— Chairman, B. Butt*; Sacratary, T. Coa- CS NORFOLK (Cities Sarvlca), July 24—Chairman, N. Papplar; Sacratary, R. . Ruttkay. One man missed ship. Ship's fund. $2.62. Report accepted. Suggestion to air condition aU SIU ships running In the tropics. Patrol­ man to check slop chest. To contact AMMLA for books. SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankship), July 25—Chairman, E. CzosnkowskI; Secre­ tary, B. Falk. Some disputed OT. Two men hospitalized. Need new washing machine. VALLEY FORGE (P«nn. Nav.), July 23—Chairman, D. Martin; Secretary, W. Harris. Captain not interested in cleaning up crew's quarters; withhold­ ing stores. Some disputed o.t. Mate says sougeeing to be done on rainy day; no rain in sight. Decks to be painted. Letter to J. Algina read and accepted. Report accepted. Motion that SIU safety committee meet with com­ pany official to institute safety prac- should do with the mop and buck­ et. Now some uncharitable souls might have told him right then and there what he should do with them, but the busy steward held back a bit. Instead, he advised the BR that the cleaning implements should be put in the captain's time or another and has pulled his share of boners before advanc­ ing out of the novice's group. The rib-tickler that set the boys to laughing on the Neva West, ac­ cording to reporter D. C. Jones, came when the steward confronted his new BR with a mop and bucket Sure enough, the BR was back ten minutes later. The captain's door was locked, he pointed out, but he'd get to It as soon as the old man returned. It figures the BR got it alright, and has learned all the intricacies of jockeying a mop around the deck by now. Walter L. Busch, 37; Brother Busch died on June 1, 1957, in Port Covington, Maryland, as a result of an ac­ cident. He joined the Union in the Port of New York on April 5, 1948 and sailed in the en­ gine department. Burial took place in San Francisco Cemetery, San Francisco, Calif. tlces aboard ship. Need mixer. Hos­ pital, medicines and slop chest In bad shape. Vote of thanks to steward dept. AU beefs to be taken up with Union officials as there Is no cooperation from captain. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ovarteat Marl- time), July 24—Chairman, J. Dayla; Sacratary, D. H. Iklrt. Letter received from headquarters concerning quar­ termaster's duties. From Port authori­ ties of Yawata, re; Artleie II. Sec. 34 d. Faw hours disputed OT. Dele­ gate to check stores before sailing. Ship's committee recommends steward not to sail in that category. Steward could not obtain more milk, fruits and Amos W. Durrell, 45: On March 22, 1957, Brother Durrell died in San Pedro, California. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Phillis Durrell. Burial took place in Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, Calif. men missed ship. Replacements un­ available. One member removed, flown back to States for mental treatment. Ship's fund, $4.44. Washing machine wringer needs fixing. Need more va­ riety in meals; Insufficient meat en­ tries; dirt In drinking water due to ice obtained In Bombay. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), July 2>— Chairman, J. Quigley; Secretary, R. Klenast.' One member missed sliip in NY; messman paid off in San Juan. Two firemen missed ship In SJ. Some disputed OT. Galley doors not to be used as short cut. Sometimes Injuries result from inexperienced persons walking around cooks while at work. DEL NORTE (Mississippi), June 30— Chairman H. Crane; Secretary E. Leonord. Everything rtinning smooth­ ly. no beefs. Discussion on perform­ ers and other items. $107.68 in ship's funds. To hold weekly delegates meetings to discuss disputes on over­ time and unnecessary beefs that might come up. All performers will be dealt with. Discussions on cleaning Uvlng quarters, also proper use of crew's laundry. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), July ' 14— Chairman, A. Janes; Secretary, E. Mooney. Two men getting off. Report accepted. Water rusty, to be taken up with engineer. Meeting to be rotated. Beef about preparation of food. Cap­ tain terminating articles of crew mem­ bers at sea: to be taken up with patrolman. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), July 17 —Chairman, G. Fargo; Secretary, Z. Ching. All repairs made. Ship's fund, $38.28. Flowers sent for funeral of member's mother. Few hours disputed OT. Minor beef, straightened out at meeting. Want better sleeping quar­ ters. Cots missing during this voyage. Suggest members take better care of cots. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and delegate for job well done. There's a run on aspirins these days on the Neva West, especially for the harassed stew­ ard. At the bottom of it all is the new bedroom steward, a first-tripper, who is taking to his new job the hard way. Stories about first-trippers and suggested he "get busy." This cabin. They don't indulge in any ordinarily-routine assignment flus­ of this left-handed monkey are legion, since everybody tered the newcomer right" off. So wrench business on the Neva West. has been in that class at one he asked the steward what he They go right to the top. The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), July 4— Chairman, V. MIynek; Secretary, J. Fulmer. Beef on sailing; to be taken up with patrolman. Locks on ice boxes need attention. Need porthole screens. Ships to be fumigated. Lack of co­ operation from captain. BALTORE (Ore Nay.), July 30— Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Mehalow. Ship's fund, $15.25. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Slop chest price list to be posted. Vovice BR Learns The Hard Way OT Huddle On the Yaka SEA CHEST talle. Discussion on fire and boat drills. Slop Chest prices being checked; Ships fund. $161.30. Report accepted. Discussion about drinking on the Job and consequences of same. Page Thirteen LOG FELTORE (Ore), July 26—Chairman H. Murray; Secretary, W. Strickland. vegetables In Hawaii. Much dissatis­ faction on cooking. Complaint about dept. heads not carrying out recom­ mendations of safety meetings. No cooperation from chief mate and chief engineer. BRADFORD ISLAND (City Service), July 10—Chairman, H. Sibes, Secre­ tary, W. Thompson. Cigarettes to be purchased. Steward to pick up extra linen. Ship to be kept clean. No noise to be made in passageways. Vote of thanks for new washing machine. Bunks to be repaired in Linden. EVBLYN (Bull), July 2 —Chairman, A. Richards; Secretary, F. Allen. All suggestions for safer working condi­ tions were carried out. $50.30 in ship's funds. Steward asked members to please tiun In reports on mattresses or pillows that are in bad shape so that more may be ordered. Steward to order cots and chairs. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 2t—Chairman, S. Denfi Secretary, R. Charrlen. Two Complaints from crew about rusty drinking water. Taken up with cap­ tain who promised the tanks would be cleaned as soon as possible. Fans that were in bad condition finally were taken care of. Captain asked ship's delegate to speak to the pa­ trolman as to which department is to clean water tanks, engine or deck. A vote of thanks was given to the messmen. Crew to keep recreation room cleaner. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD, (Bloomfield), July 23—Chairman, B. Broderick; Secretary F. Nolan. Ship's delegate elected. $1.16 in ship's funds. Discussion about draws, the amount thereof. Ship's delegate to contact patrolman in New Orleans. Vote of thanks to steward's depart­ ment. PACIFIC OCEAN (Trans. Utilities), July 7—Chairman, B. Brown; Secre­ tary, B. Amsberry. New delegate elected. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. See engineer about ice box. Need more night lunch. Shut off washing machine when not in use. Cots to be returned before arrival In port. YAKA (Waterman), June 21—Chair­ man N. S. Jeseph; Secretary, P. Denals No beefs. Everything in order. Visited boys on SS Kyaka in Pusan Md traded Members of the black gong on the Yoka huddle for a last-minute check on overtime claims before payoff in Portland, Oregon. Pic­ tured (I to r) ore Stitch, oiler; Pringi, deck engineer and engine delegate; Brennan, fireman, and Foy, fireman and ship's delegate. The boys look like they're having some earnest conversation. Photo by Sam Joseph, DM. magazines. Also gave them latest LOG. The boys were ver.v pleased to get hold of one. $14.55 in sliip's funds. New ship's delegate elected. Vote of thanks to stewards depart­ ment. Call up nearest SIU agent in cdse ship pays off in Portland. Sani­ tary conditions aft still in bad shape. This is an old beef. Please notify headquarters to get Waterman office to get after the engineers. July 14—Chairman C. Dulnnt; Sec­ retary, S. Joseph. Draw li.st to be taken up in yen, or greenbacks. New crew came on in Portland from Seattle, due to fact that ship paid off with transportation to the east coast. Most of the boys plan to cash in their vacation checks, and having a ball *• on the beaches of New York. S14.55 in ship's funds. A vote of thanks and confidence to the officials and the oldtimers in doing their utmost to help win the American Coal beef. Motion made to retain ship's delegate. A repair list to be made up before arrival at payoff port. Take care of washing machine. To keep Korean longshore workers away from living quarters. Return all dirty linen. Help keep pantry and messrooms clean. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), July 24—Chairman, J. Flannery; Sec­ retary, D. Rundblad. Repair list sub­ mitted. One man missed ship.. Ship's fund $8.07. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Messman to shape up stainless tubs for laundry, rack aft and midships. Messmen to wear clean coats. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), No date—Chairman, H. Scholes; Secretary, N. Lighten. Slop chest satisfactory. Two men injured on ship—OK now. One man missed ship in Honolulu. Ship's fund $9.20. Furchased loud speaker, magazines and books. Suggestion to improve living conditions. Delegate warned crew about bad liquor and stealing in Korea. DEL MAR (Miss.), July 21—Chair­ man, R. Steugh, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in St. Thomas. Washing machine to be repaired. Ship's fund $391.90. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Mo­ tion to take up collection for hurri­ cane victims. To purchase movies next voyage. Projector, speaker and microphone to be repaired. To give $10 to each of the repatriated seamen. Athletic fund S77. Purchased athleUc supplies. New director elected. PETROCHEM (Valsntlns), July 15— Chairman, P. Eayna; Secretary, J. Fiynn. One man missed ship in Hous­ ton. Weather very hot in Gulf ports. Ship's fund $17. Some disputed OT. New delegate elected. Delegate asked membership to uphold agreement with company in accordance with headquarters' instructions. Also re­ minded non-book members of their obligations to SIU In actions and con­ duct aboard SlU-manned vessels. ANGELINA (Bull), July 23—Chair­ man, D. Dickenson; Secretary, C. Walter. Ship's fund $21.50. Few hours disputed overtime. TV needs repairing. Beef about longshoremen taking over housing (crew quarters). Send letter to headquarters. Discus­ sion on TV set; longshoremen using crew's sanitary facilities. Members urged to take good care of new wash­ ing machine. LOSMAR (Calmar), July 14—Chair­ man, H. Byrd; Secretary, A. Perkins. Washing machine wringer repaired. Some disputed overtime. Report ac­ cepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), July 21—Chairman, M. Barton; Secretary, S. Slants, Jr. Foc'sle, pantry, messroom and saloon pantry painted. No launch service for shore leave in Chile. Some disputed OT. Crew warned about foul-ups. Messman missed ship—will be paid off mutual consent. Reque.st to discontinue trav­ elers checks. Ship's fund $20.30. Tele­ gram to be sent to patrolman to meet ship upon arrival. Most repairs made. Some discussion on room and board allowance: travelers checks. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. ROBIN WENTLEY (Robin), July 20 —Chairman, L. Karalunas; Secretary, C. Mathews. One man very ill—captain radioed NY and Bermuda—doing everything possible for him. Aid ex­ pected from Bermuda. Lack of shore leave at Luderitz Bay; to be discu.ssed with patrolman. Ship's fund, $32. Some disputed OT—to be referred to patrol­ man. Report accepted. Money returned to donors. Vote of thanks to elec­ trician for showing movies—declined gift from ship's fund. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, S. Kllderman; Sec­ retary, T. Cestentln. Ship's fund $44.22. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated. Discussion about bread and dishes. Wait until aU OT is ok before being paid off. Check ice box. Ship in fair shape. Air conditioning not working in messhaU. Fine gang aboard. �IPM:* Fourteen SEAFARERS Baltimore Social Note Parents Applaud SlU Scholarship To tho Editor: Mrsi Logan and myself wish to express our pride, pleasure and appreciation for the award of the Seafarers scholarship to our son, John W. Logan, elec­ trician, of Poughkeepsie, NY, We feel joy and delight our son won in competition, and hold the SIU in highest regard for its royal gift. For a labor union to provide Scotfy Ross plays society reporter with this shot of Dolce Sommers, "Little Cecile" Manning, Bernard Snow and Milco James Mines making up a foursome outside "Duke's Bar" in Baltimore. Scotty says it looks like old times again. SUP SlU, A&G District 1218 E. Baltimore,St. Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 tarlALTIMORE BOSTON James Sheehan, Agent HOUSTON Robert Matthews. Agent HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 276 State St. PORTLAND Klchmond 2-0140 811 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 4202 Canal St. RICHMOND. Calif... .010 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 Capital 7-6558 1419 Ryan «. SAN FRANCISCO HEmlock 6-5744 LAKE CHARLES, La Leroy Clarke, Agent 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SEATTLE Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 912 Front St. WILMINGTON Phone 2156 MORGAN CITY Tom Gould. Agent 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. NEW YORK......675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben Rees. Agent Canadian District 127-129 Bank St. HALIFAX. N.S MAdison 2-9834 128V4 Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PHILADELPHIA S. Cardulio, Agent 337 Market St. MONTREAL Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR Sal CoUs. Agent 101 Pelayo FORT WILLIAM Phone 2-5996 Ontario 450 Harrison St. PORT COLBORNE Douglas 2-5475 Ontario 3 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 TORONTO. Ontario SAN FRANCISCO Marty Breithoff. Agent SAVANNAH E. B. McAuley. Agent SEATTLE Jeff GiUette. Agent 2505 1st Ave. Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 VICTORIA. BC VANCOUVER. BC WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 6nVi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Paul Hall Phone: 545 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 52 St. Davids St. J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint THOROLD. Ontario CAnal 7-3202 J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall, Joint E, Mooncy, Std. R. Matthews, Joint QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 Inchon-Bound? If there's still anybody around who hasn't been to Korea late­ ly, the word is out from the SS Wild Ranger that the NCO Club near "Charley" gate in Inchon is a good spot to visit. The place offers the winning combination of "fine hospitality, good food and drinks at reasonable prices," according to ship's re­ porter Don Ruddy. SAINT JOHN NB 177 Prince William St. OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA BLTFFALO. J^Y CLEVELAND DETROIT 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Ausust 80. 1957 LOG letters To The Editor All letters to the editor jar publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Union hall. I made a coal Job the same day, but before leaving want to thank everyone in Nor­ folk for the fine treatment. If I was to write about it all, I could fill a book. There surely are a fine lot of men to talk to here. All of them from all the dif­ ferent ports are very pleased with the way things are handled. You just can't beat the service we get. While leaving the hall tonight I asked someone for an air mail stamp and when I told him, yes, I was writing home, he handed me a couple of extra ones to take along. Besides all these little details, our laundry is done free, we can get our shoes mended free if they need fixing and that snack bar at the hall is really great. There's food on the counter all the time so you can grab some­ thing any time you want, plus good coffee and two men behind the counter handling the serv­ ing. As I said, I could write a book about how all the men here are treated by the SIU. Thanks again to everyone. Bob Donahue (Ed. note: Brother Donahue, a member of the MC&S, earned a steward's utility's berth on the coal ship Thomas Paine on the basis of a 1909 American dis­ charge.) i4 4 4> Holds Majority's Opinion On Army To the Editor: Well, it's been seven months since I've been drafted, and it seems like seven years. I'm at a permanent station now and would like to receive the LOG and keep up with what's going on in the Union, I never knew how good I had it when I was sailing with the SIU. As far as food, money working conditions and just about everything, the Army stinks. I sure do miss the good chow and treatment aboard the ships. We guard the Gatun Locks here at the canal and it really makes me homesick when 1 see the ships passing through. I hope you all continue to ad­ vance as well as you have in the past few years. I'll be around the Brooklyn hall in December of '58. When the boys pass through the canal, ask them to wave to the private with the sore feet. That will be me. Jack Stark 4' 4" 4" such a generous $6,000 purse to a rank and file member, for the purpose of a university edu­ cation, is a gesture the world should well heed. It is a powerful counterblow to "right-to-work" agitators and To the Editor: their specious arguments. It sets While in the port of New up a target for other unions to Orleans on the Seatrain Savan­ use as a pattern. Without ques­ nah I ran into one of our Sea­ tion or quarrel, the "no-stringsfarer brothers, John B. Wsine, attached" scholarship sets SIU who is unable to go back to sea in the very front line of en­ any more due to illness. But he lightened labor activity. To the Editor: is still making a living selling John comes by his unionism After being duly elected honestly, his mother and myself ship's reporter at the last meet­ shoes. Any Seafarers In need of having always been active union ing on the Santore, I hardly members. To us, the most black know what to write about. This shoes would be of great help to disgrace would be a child work­ will be my first time in print, Brother Waine by contacting him at 1110 3rd Street, New ing as a scab. and also my first attempt at Orleans. In twelve years of seafaring, writing tothe public. Eddie Eriksen John has seen much of the Things aboard are running world, and has become knowl­ smoothly. We are on the Ven­ edgeable and tolerant. He now ezuela run, which is very hot, is a sophomore at New Paltz, especially this time of year. NY, college, working for a For myself, I'm hoping for the degree in education. With the Canadian run next trip and I'm To the Editor: We wish to thank each and SIU scholarship, he can work sure several others on here every one of the officers and for his master's degree. After agree with me. crewmembers of the SS Madaketi that, we trust he will be able to We do have one great advan­ for their very generous offering, do constructive things for his tage here on the Santore, and and to assure them it will be community and his Union. We also wish the most pros­ that is having with us one of the put to very good use. It was very heartwarming to perity to the SIU, which we will best bakers afloat. Brother Stan­ ley Wojton. This is the ship know that although we are un­ always greatly esteem. for you fellows with a sweet known to them they thought of Edwin Logan tooth. us and offered their help. 4" 4" Mrs. Arvella Rost There's pie three and four times a week, tasty cakes, pud­ and Mark Rost dings and a large variety of 4 4 4 other sweets. We also have To the Editor: fresh French bread at least As one of the oldtimers down three times a week, so either in Norfolk on the American Coal Stan, I or my diet has to go. To the Editor: beef, I would first like to thank Instead of the 250 I weighed I read in the LOG (August 2, the SIU officials in Seattle for when I came on here eight 1957) some comments by a their kind help and assistance weeks ago, I guess it will be couple of brothers who had the closer to 300 when I get off as right idea in regards to the in getting me here. disability-pension given out by I was picked up at my home, I sure love those sweets. All kidding aside, Wojton is the SIU Welfare Plan. had transportation East all ar­ I think the proposal that a ranged and was met by one of a great baker, and that goes for the SIU boys at the Norfolk end. the rest of the crew, too. They man could qualify with 15 years' He brought me to a hotel, where are all fine fellows. I will men­ seatime and retire at 55 or 60 tion more of them from time to years of age is fair. Let's hear I had a fine room and bath. some other brothers on this. The next morning I was time. Lawson Evans. Judd Lamb picked up again and taken to the^ Ex-Seafarer In Shoe Business Santore Baker Draws Praise Thanks Madaket Crew For Help Coal Oldtimer Lauds SIU Care Urges Easing Pension Rules Burly Bg Bernard Seaman m mm lir m mi �-'"fXt'l Aiidut SO. 1957 All of the following Si.lU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Marianne Dawn Mamllo, born David Morales, born July 24, 195.7, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ramon August 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Theodore Marullo, Tampa, Morales, New York City. Fla. ^ James Thomas Lupo, bom June 4> ^ X 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Maureen Cahn, bom April 13, James Lupo Jr., Brooklyn, NY. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James 4" 4" Jeronimo Rawlingrs, born July 26, K. Cann, Brooklyn, NY. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles XXX Rawllngs, Baltimore, Md. George David Hanback, born 4" 4" • 4August 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Patricia Louise Pedraza, born Mrs. Burt Thayer Hanback, TarryJuly 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. town, NY. Faustlno M. Pedrazza, Texas City, Texas. SEAFARERS Fare Fifteen LOG SlU Strikes Bull Line : ri Curran Blacklist Stand Adds To Raw Record (Continued from page 3) are $336.73. The basic overtime rate for an AB is $2.06 per hour. Under the West Coast agreement, the overtime rate for an AB Is $2.81. The Union filed a 60-day strike notice with Government agencies, as required by law, after the mem­ bership had authorized a walkout against the company. The strike notice expired on August 17 and the strike began the following Monday. Bull Line operates 16 ships, principally in the Puerto Rican service. (Continued from page 2) in-August" routine is old hat to ob­ perform such a turn-about without servers of the NMU president's a qualm. It's easy; he's been doing flip-flopping. After all, Curran it for years. Curran's flip-flops and knew all about Marine Index's role deviations in the past few years in the labor spy apparatus 'that alone would have the . average functioned against the SIU in one somersault-artist holding on for of its major organizing drives not equilibrium. too many years ago. Still, that There's Curran's unconscionable knowledge didn't stop the "Pilot' rejection of the AFL-CIO position from quoting Marine Index as an on the ILA longshore situation and authority back in May. his attempt to sabotage AFL-CIO Someone might ask how come President George Meany's and the this self-appointed champion of Federation's endorsement of the fair-play, integrity and truth could International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen. Then there's Curran's labeling t as legitimate the phony United In­ Patricia Lane Granger, born ternational Seamen's Union, which June 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. the International TransportworkAntoine S- Granger, Basile, La. ers Federation found it necessary 4" 4* 4" to condemn for "its malpractices," Opal Marin Dees, bom July 13 and "exploiting" of foreign sea­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Durmen. wood B. Dees, San Francisco, Calif, Llne-Up With John L. 4> 4' 4' Realizing the hardships involved Cheryl Ann Sachs, born August in taking jobs with American Coal, Most recently, there's Curran's 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs many of the crews have voiced alignment with John L. Lewis and Bernard Sachs, Baltimore, Md. his United Mine Workers District their appreciation to those old 50 against the AFL-CIO Marine 4" 4" 4' timers who have come forward to Mark Samuel Pappas, born July help their union. The Mae gang Engineers Beneficial Association 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs declared: "We, the crew of the and Masters, Mates and Pilots, Svimuel Pappas, Mobile, Ala. whose picketlines Curran will not Mae, would like to say once again, respect. 4" 4" 4J' many thanks to the old timers for Virginia Mary Shea, born July the great job they are doing In the These are aside from his alter­ 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Coal beef." nate adulations and blasts—ac­ Francis T. Shea, East Boston, Mass. cording to the needs of the mo­ "A vote of thanks to the old ment—for Walter Reuther, John L. timers of the SUP, MCS, MFOW, Lewis, George Meany, Harry Tru­ and the AAG man, Roosevelt—you name him and District for their the chances are he's had Curran's , support in the EVERY SUNDAY sweet-and-sour routine. All except American -^Coal Joe Stalin, about whom Joe Curran beef," said Ralph DIRECT VOICE sung; "Hail the great and wise King on behalf BROADCAST leadership of Comrade Stalin. . ." of the crew of Curran never got around to blast­ the Santore. ing the other Joe. 4' 4" 4i That subject This amazing accumulation of closest to the<' devious and inconsistent maneuvers hearts and stom­ and positions adds up to the fact achs of all Seafarers appeared that Curi'an has "Built up a shabby, again In many of the ships reports; record of unreliability and irre­ namely, the steward department sponsibility on trade union and sigKids give dad Martin Sierra, AB, a going-over while the whole and chow. lificantly related issues. On the rec­ gang poses for a picture at the New York hall. The junior three­ Besides the usual votes of ord, then, it is quite obvious that some includes (I to r) Frank, 8; Joanne, 3, and Annette, 5. Dad thanks, complimentary remarks he is completely out of place as a doesn't seem to mind the fuss at all. were written about the excellent member of the AFL-CIO Ethical To Ships In Atlantic baking of Seafarer Bainey on the Practice Committee. Certainly Cur­ South American Massmar, and for the fine food and ran's judgment on issues and other service cheerfully given on the matters of concern to the organ­ and Alcoa Planter. Thanks were given ized labor movement is surrounded European Waters to the stewards on the Mary by a very large question mark. •vary Sunday, 1610 GMT Adams, John C., Losmar, Seatrain <11:20 AM EST Sunday) Louisiana, Lucile Bloomfleld, Fel8th St., New Castle, Ind. Get' in Charles Ramsey O WFK-3*, 10S50 KCa tore, Yaka, Arizpa, VaUey Forge, Ships in Caribbean. touch with her or your mother Contact your mother at 30 Rob­ East Coaat of South Plymouth Victory and the Alcoa America, South Atlantic Immediately. ertson Street, South Shields, Dur­ Runner. and East Coast of United States An added vote of appreciation ham, England. She is anxious to 4" 4" 4" O WFL-6S, 15850 KC* was given to seafarer Richard Vts hear from you. Ships in Gulf of Mexlco,-Curibbean, West George Elliott King of the Wild Ranger. Not only is Coast of South Amer­ 4i 4* 4* (Continued from page 2) ica, West Coast of Urgent. Contact Charles A. Dick a good night cook and baker Mexico and US East campaign and a wage Increase Frederick Parrel! MacBeth of Townsite Realty Ltd., but, according to the reports, he Coast , o WFK-95, 15700 KCt is doing very well as ship's dele­ 71 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC, im­ handed- out three weeks ago were Your wife is holding Important Ships in Mediterranean gate. papers for you. Please get in mediately, regarding property dis­ the only signs he had seen that area. North Atlantic, European and US East posal. He must hear from you by this company ever had any concern touch with her. 4« 4" 4" Coast for its tugboatmen." September 3rd. It gets lonely and time passes 4" 4« 4Meanwhile, MTD By contrast, the SIU stuck to the slowly on a long trip, especially XXX Round-the-Worid basic economic issues and gave all Roland Velasco when some one possible assistance to the Magco Broadcasts Wilton Thompsett hogs all of the Pedro Villabol wants you to con­ employees through legitimate or­ continue . . . books on board It is Important that you contact tact him at PO Box 749, New Or­ ganizational efforts. ship. But this is your wife as soon as possible. leans 2, or 3836 Canal Street, New Every Sunday, 1915 GMT Magco tows exclusively for the no longer a prob­ (2:15 PM EST Sunday) Orleans. Telephone GA 3881. Magnet Cove Barium Corp. which, 4 4' 4» lem on the Steel , WCO-13020 KCs like the Baroid Division of the 4 4« 4* Executive, re­ Europe and No. America Robert Leroy Anderson WCO-16908.8 KCs National Lead Company, is a prin­ ports Alexander Golf, ex-Council Grove East Coast So. America Get in touch with your father at cipal supplier of drilling mud and WCO-22407 KCs Brodie, since Your gear was sent to your 1145 E. Second St., Long Beach, chemicals for the Louisiana off­ West Coast So. America Brother Chester Every Monday, 0315 GMT grandmother, Mrs. H. Erhart, 116 California. shore oil industry. Magcobar, trade Mazuk took over (10:15 PM EST Sunday) Mazuk name of the corporation, is in turn WMM 25-15607 KCs the job of "ship's Australia a subsidiary of the giant Dresser WMM 81-11037.5 librarian." The rest of the crew Northwest Facifio. Industries, Inc. The towing com­ acknowledged the good job he is pany. itself operates four pusherdoing in keeping the books in Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while type boats out of a terminal at order, and in sight. on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid New Orleans and two more at Lake 4; 4^ 4> changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ Charles; When the vessel was being Recently tugmen of the Baroid turned over to States Marine, the ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already Division voted overwhelmingly for crew of the Mary Adams voted to experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting SIU representation and are now give the ship's fund to the patrol­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment working under the protection of a man to use as he saw fit. Thinking offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. full SIU agreement. Collective, of the brothers on the beach wait­ bargaining talks wjll be set up with An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing ing for a ship, they asked that Magco Towing following NLRB: the money: be spent for cigarettes considerable hardship to the men involved. . for the.men on the; beach.; . 1 Kids Gang Up On Dad PERSONALS AND NOTICES TUGS CO SIU 2-1 Stay Put For Idle Pay MARiTiME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-OlO : v.; •J' �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND QULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Shipmates Assist In Last Rites Canadian District Wins SlU Pact On British Cabieship Seafarer D r u e y "Chips" Waters, ship's carpenter, was buried at sea August 5 after a MONTREAL—In a precedent-setting move, the SIU Can­ adian District has signed a British-flag cablelayer to an SIU agreement. current on Canadian National The cablelayer John W. Mc­ Steamship vessels. Condition-wise, the agreement Kay thus becomes the first provides such innovations as messBritish-flag ship operating in men. Before the ship became offshore Atlantic waters to sail under an SIU Canadian District contract. The Canadian District victory parallels a similar triumph last September when the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific won an agreement covering the Liberian-flag paper ptilp tanker Duncan Bay, including American wage scales. That ship operated in the US-Canadian trade, between Brit­ ish Columbia and Antioch, Calif. Signed Pho Pho Back in 1950, the SUP was suc­ cessful in winning the first Amer­ ican contract on a Panamanianflag cargo ship, the Pho Pho, which was attempting to haul gypsum from Mexico to Redwood City, Calif. The Pho Pho later became the first SS Harry Lundeberg and was covered by a model SUP con­ tract. The new Canadian agreement was signed early in July but not ratified until recently when the cablelayer put into Newfoundland for provisions after work in the Azores. The Canadian SIU won certification as bargaining agent for the ship's crew last spring. The union argued that since the ves­ sel's home port was Halifax and it didn't touch British ports, it should follow the same rules as Canadian ships In Canadian waters. Hefty Wage Boost Besides extending the SIU ban­ ner to a British-flag ship, the agreement provides the crewmembers with a hefty wage boost and with shipboard conditions that are a far cry from those they knew when the ship was run in tradition­ ally British fashion. Moneywise, the agreement gives the 60-odd crewmembers a full 30 percent boost above the wage rates SIU, the crewmen fed themselves in old fashion, via the "blackpan" route, by getting their own plates filled in the galley and later washing them themselves. Other contractual arrangements provide for welfare plan benefits and improved arrangements for shore leave, which is a unique problem on a cablelayer. Shipmates on the Robin Hoed above) carry the flag-draped )ody of Druey "Chips" Wa­ ters to the deck for burial at sea outside Durban, South Africa. Pallbearer Tadeusx Chilinski, in black suit, was working with Waters when he missed his footing and fell three decks down into the hold. Wreaths from his fam­ ily, friends, shipmates cover the body. Also xicting as ollbearers were Leo Goza, . Dolton, James Skarvelis, Earl Morris and Henry Faile. At left, crewmembers gather around the lowered flag short­ ly after the accident. Pictured are Leo Goza, John Rennie, Earl Morris, Harry Miller, Bill Hatcher, Fred Washington, William Hubbard and James Skarvelis. Photos by Merwyn "Doc" Watson. f Panama Maps 1st Inspection Of Runaways PANAMA—Panama finally appears to be taking steps to regulate working conditions Flu Shots For Seamen Readied On the heels of warning from Washington about a possible Asiatic flu epidemic, the Pub­ lic Health Service is now making plans for giving anti-flu "shots" to merchant seamen. A spokesman for the PES hospital in Staten Island said this week that so far the hos­ pital has only enough vaccine cluding seamen, should bo con­ on hand to inoculate essential in Washington has said that vac­ sidered "essential" in getting the cine supplies for the public should hospital personnel. be available by next month, and inoculations, and shipping inter­ However, the Surgeon General the PHS spokesman said that sea­ men will be eligible for the shots as soon as sufficient vaccine Is received. The shots would be given at the Headquarters again wishes to seaman's request on a first comeremind all Seafarers that pay­ first served basis. ments of funds, for whatever Ample Stocks By Fail Union purpose, be made only The hospital spokesman said to authorized A&G representa­ that by October the PHS here tives and that an official Union shoqld have enough vaccine to care receipt be gotten at that time. for all persons eligible for PHS If no receipt is offered, be sure services, including those carried to protect yourself by immedi­ on by the Quarantine Service. ately bringing the matter to the Meanwhile, PHS headquarters attention of the secretary-treas­ in Washington has said that trans­ urer's office. .. y . portation workers, presumably in­ Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts fatal fall aboard the Robin Hood while the ship was at Durban. "Chips," who had sailed for many years, was killed on July 30 when he lost his footing on the hatch combing and plunged three decks down into the hold, according to a report sent to the LOG by ship's reporter Eugene K. Dawkins. "It was during the afternoon coffee break," Dawkins writes, "when the bos'n assigned two men to help 'Chips' with his work. The two of them—DM Harry Miller and AB Tadeusz Chilinski—descended into the hold while 'Chips' stayed on deck to finish the cigarette he had been smok­ ing. Then he climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly Jumped to the cargo winch and from there to Waters the hatch comb­ ing. Here his feet slipped and ha fell into the hold. Chilinski, who saw him topple, rushed forward in an attempt to break the fall, but he couldn't quite make it." Dawkins writes that "Chip's" body was removed from the ship, then returned to it a half hour before sailing time. At 5:30 PM that day, while under way, six ship­ mates carried "Chips" onto the deck, and the flag-draped form was covered with wreaths. "Heads were bared," Dawkins writes, "and Captain Williamson, in the hushed silence, read the 23rd Psalm. Then his shipmates raised the body and slowly 'Chips' Waters slipped into the sea he had sailed for so many years, while each man offered up a prayer in his heart for a good shipmate taken so suddenly." ests in New York have called on the Government to give the mari­ time industry priority in getting the vaccine. Has Forecast Outbreak The Surgeon General's office has forecast an outbreak of influenza this fall and winter and announced that US manufacture are work­ ing around the clock to produce vaccine. It is expected that about eight million doses of the vaccine will be ready by the middle of next month, with about half of this going to the military forces and the rest to the public. V and safety rules on some of the ships flying its flag. The action represents the first restrictions Panama has imposed on the large "runaway" fleet under its colors. Panama's right to Inspect the ships came in an agreement with the United States that permits Panamanian maritime and labor inspectors to board Panama-flag ships crossing the Panama Canal. Panamanian-flag ships that do not enter the Canal will presumably remain unregulated. The inspectors will check on se­ curity and health conditions, in­ spect the ship's licenses and regis­ trations, check on wages and de­ termine whether the .percentage of Panamanian seamen is in accord with Panama law. The inspection system has been urged for many years by the Pan­ amanian Seamen's Union. The abuses crewmembers suffer on Panamanian and Liberian-flag run­ aways have been under attack by the seamens' movement through­ out the world. ^ IN SOTN lUmnx M£ BAP: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 30, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU STRIKES BULL LINE IN WAGE BEEF 2 GULF VICTORIES BOOST SIU STREAK CANADIAN SIU SIGNS UP BRISTISH-FLAG CABLESHIP SIU HOLDS COAL LEAD; NMU MUM CURRAN ADDS TO RAW RECORD IN LATEST BLACKLIST STAND SIU TUG RAMMED – 2 LOST SUP SEEKS FAMILY BENEFITS, EXPANDED WC JOINT ACTION HEARING DUE ON ROBIN SHIP VOTE MMP, MEBA STRIKE BULL LINE WEISBERGER RAPS MSTS AS SENATE SLATES PROBE PHONY FRONTS RENEWING BID TO INFLUENCE MARINE UNIONS MA SCRAPS 50-50 FOR JAPAN WITH NEW CARGO VALUE PLAN CANADA SIU PACTS GAINING TOP WAGES PERU SEEKS 14-SHIP US GIVEAWAY MTD STEPS UP PORT COUNCIL EXPANSION APL ORDERS FIRST NEW MARINERS WC WORK IS STEADY; SF DOWN NY JOBS RISE DESPITE STRIKE AT BULL LINE CANADIAN DISTRICT WINS SIU PACT ON BRITISH CABKESHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/30/1957 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. XIX, No. 18 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c4f4ddda2d74d97add7c18301dcc3734.PDF 37eefb1a688da0ed04c78a1b8e250cca PDF Text Text SEAFARERS <H.OC • OFFICIAL GROAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND OULF DISTRICT • AFL CIO • COURT VOIDS BAN -Story On Page 3 Farm Lobby Raps '50-50' Again -Story On Page 5 fit This issues *1# AS Cg^gm Shipboard conditions enjoyed by SIU • •' ijeil# men are described by Seafarers John Calamia (left) and Pete Valentine during television in­ terview by announcer John Kent aboard the Del Sud (Mississippi) in New Orleans. Local TV viewers were taken on a tour of the Delta Line passenger ship during an hour-long program presented by Station WDSU-TV. Ship's stack provided backdrop for the cameras. New Orleans Seafarers turn to with AFL-CIO building trades­ men to build homes for victims of Hurricane Audrey at Cameron, La. Red Cross donated the mate­ rials for the volunteer building ef­ fort. Seafarer Bernie Guarino (white cap) is visible on roof. An SIU contingent from Lake Charles worked nearby. (Story on Page 16.) . ., PHS SPEAKS OUT ON CANCER Strong PHS statement linking can­ cer and cigarettes arouses new concern Page 8 SIU Holds Coal Lead .. .Page 2 Seek Robin Ship Vote .. .Page 3 �SEAFARERS Pace Two Aociut 18, 1951 LOG SIU Retains Coal Job Lead Despite Co. Aid To NMU Court Voids Ala. Fee On Organizers American Coal Shipping again intervened vigorously on behalf of the National Maritime Union in the past two weeks' fight for the coal ships. Three more Seafarers were fired to give the NMU a hand. In-*addition, four NMU members of American Coal Shipping. But who were fired off the Walter being a member of management, so GUIN, Ala.—A Federal judge has thrown out this town's licensing restrictions on labor union organi­ zers. Judge H. H. Grooms invali­ dated the local ordinance requiring organizers to pay a $1,000 fee and $25 for each worker signed up. The ordinance is similar to bills passed in Baxley, Ga., and other .southern towns which are the sites of anti-union firms. In the Alabama instance, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union was try­ ing to organize a plant of the Munsingwear Company, manufacturers of women's hose and undergar­ ments. An ILGWU organizer, William von Bach, was jailed while visiting the home of a company employee. He was later released and warned that he would be arrested every time he came back to town. The union filed an application for a temporary injunction against enforcement of the ordinance, which was granted by the Federal court. Hines Page were reinstated by the company's shoreside brass, and the chief engineer who had made the mistake of firing NMU members got his walking papers. One of the Seafarers fired, Moses Lucas, had gone aboard the Cleve­ land Abbe originally as night cook and baker and had been promoted to chief cook. But the company shoreside officials simply plucked him off the ship claiming he had been hired "illegally." They based this claim on the fact that he had two different discharges, one say­ ing "2nd cook" and the other "baker." Lucas' Job was not thrown up for grabs, but was handed to the NMU by the company on the grounds that the NMU man whom -f Curran Ducks Out On Blacklist; Passes Buck To Shipowners After three months of total silence on the existence of an industry-wide blacklist cov­ ering the membership of the National Maritime Union, NMU President Joseph Curran was compelled to acknowledge it in the last "Pilot," the NMU's official organ. At the same time, Curran attempted to disavow • any connection with the sys­ with the National Maritime sake of the expediency of the mo­ ment are a pattern which the NMU Union and the Union Indicated tem he negotiated. a desire to cooperate, draft president has followed since his Curran's belated admission fol­ lowed publication of the blacklist (tory in the LOG of July 19. The LOG related how the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine Institute put the blacklist into effect last April 30 after winning the approval of the NMU and amending the em­ ployment clause in the NMU agree­ ment. Under the blacklist system, a.ny seaman who was ever fired off an NMU ship can be refused employ­ ment by all NMU-contracted com­ panies. Curran's silence on the blacklist until the LOG forced his hand is understandable in light of the sen­ sitivity of seamen on the issue. Since seamen do not normally work steadily on one ship but con­ stantly have to be hired for jobs, their livelihood is particularly sus­ ceptible to this kind of pressure. In fact, it is understood that a number of NMU members have al­ ready been barred in the last few months with the NMU's tacit ap­ proval. Under the circumstances, Curran attempted to sidestep the issue by blasting the SIU at great length, as predicted in the LOG, and at­ tempting to obscure the existence of the blacklist as some kind of offhand arrangement (a "hairbrained scheme" he calls it) be­ tween the institute and Marine In­ dex instead of the full-fledged blacklist machinery he had nego­ tiated. Further, Curran claims, NMU first heard of the plan "with­ in the last two weeks," that is, when it appeared in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. Curran's account fails to jibe with the statement of Ralph Casey, president of the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute, who wrote to all AMMI-affiliated companies on April 30, 1957, the following: "This problem [of shipboard 'discipline—Ed.] was taken iip proposals were prepared, dis­ cussed, and finally, the em­ ployment clause in the collec­ tive bargaining agreement was amended . . . "As a corollary to this re­ vised employment clause the Committee for Companies and Agents has developed a system whereby serious breaches of discipline on the part of any unlicensed crewmember con­ cerning which an official log book entry is made and for which a man is subsequently fired will be reported to the Marine Index Bureau . . From there the letter goes on to describe how the companies can get information on any man from the bureau for $1 and can refuse to hire him if they so desire. According to the AMMI presi­ dent then, his committee met with the NMU, the union agreed to go along and the union and the com­ panies amended their hiring clause in the contract to pave the way for the blacklist. Acording to Curran, no such thing ever happened and he just heard about it all two weeks ago. Further, according to Curran as of October 25, 1956, "We have told the shipowners we are prepared to meet with them at any time to dis­ cuss discipline" as a corollary to the agreement reached with the companies for a one-for-one log­ ging limit such as the SIU had. All of this would seem to prove to a rational observer the LOG'S charge that the blacklist was agreed to by NMU in exchange for outlaw­ ing the two-for-one loggings. The wide inconsistencies between Curran's own statement of Octo­ ber 25, 1956 and his position in the August 1 "Pilot," and between Cur­ ran's and Casey's accounts of how the blacklist developed are no sur­ prise. The SIU has maintained that these direct contradictions for the entry into the maritime labor move­ ment. While Curran now thunders against the SIU for revealing the blacklist he conveniently ignored for three months, he gives little indication of what action NMU will take, if any, under the prod of the LOG'S exposure. He declared only that NMU "took firm steps to as­ sure that nothing like that is going to operate in our end of the indus­ try." What these "firm steps" will be was not revealed. The only "firm step" known of so far is that Cur­ ran has written a letter denouncing the system he negotiated, but we are told that "a full report will be made when the issue is resolved." Two SIU men fired ofF the Walter Hines Page are bosun Otto B. Hansen, SUP (left), and Seafarer Tom Bubar, OS. Lucas had beaten out was entitled to the post. The incident on the Page stripped away all pretense of com­ pany neutrality in the fight. It provided the strongest evidence yet obtained by the SIU of open part­ nership between the company and the NMU. But despite it all, the SIU still continues to hold the lead. The latest count stands at 101 to 95 with the SIU due to pick up an­ other job in replacing an NMU member whom the company was forced to concede it had hired in violation of the court order. Ironically enough the chief engi­ neer is a member of Mine Work­ ers District 50, which is part owner How The NMU-AMMI Blacklist Works Under the blacklist agreement negotiated between the NMU and the AMMI any NMU man can be barred by any shipping company if he has been fired just once from an NMU ship. There is no provi­ sion in the agreement for any appeal from the blacklist. Here is the step-by-step procedure: • An NMU member gets fired. The skipper enters the reason for the firing in the log book as a "serious breach of discipline." • A record of the firing goes to the Marine Index Bureau, an out­ fit which specializes in collecting information about injured sea­ men and which once was part of a labor spy apparatus aimed at the SIU. • The seaman who was fired goes to another shipping company on a job referral. The company calls Marine Index and asks th?m if there is any record on the seaman. This request for information costs them $1. • Marine Index simply reports what the skipper said about the seaman. Then the company is within its rights, under the amended NMU hiring agreement, to reject the man. The net effect is to deprive the seaman of his employment rights anywhere in maritime. • Since it is the company hiring boss who makes the final deci­ sion on the basis of the skipper's word, there is no way under this system to protect good union men from company retaliation. Skip­ pers who want to get rid of militant men for good simply have to fire them once and that's the last time the man will set foot on a ship. The system is open to all sorts of abuses since it can be em­ ployed for vengeance on any NMU man who is the target of some­ body's personal dislike. * •. I t j'O. I .1 . . . ' <• to speak, was no protection for him when he stood in fhe way of the NMU-company partnership. The company's obvious objective is to press its discriminatory ac­ tions ship by ship in the hope of using up the SIU's supply of oldtimers. Countering the company's action, the four-man coordinating committee in charge of the cam.paign called for more intensive or­ ganizing activity to supply replace­ ments for the coal ships. The committee consisting of Mor­ ris Weisberger, Sailors Union; Ed Turner, Marine Cooks; Sam Ben­ nett, Marine Firemen, and Paul Hall, Atlantic and Gulf District, characterized the company's action as "more of the same type of com­ pany collusion with NMU that we have been faced with since the start of our organizing drive. The only difference now is that the company is going to greater and greater lengths in frantic efforts to stack the deck for the NMU. "This calls for intensified efforts on the part of our membership to back up the coal ship oldtimerg who have been doing such a splen­ did job in the face of this companyNMU discrimination." FCC Urges Inter-Ship Radiophone The Federal Communications Commission has revived proposals for the Installation of bridge-tobridge radio telephones, to cut down on the number of collisions between .merchant ships. Present means of communica­ tions between two vessels in a harbor or on a sea lane are too slow, the Commission said. Mes­ sages must go from the bridge of one vessel to the radio shack, then be wired to the radio shack of tho other vessel and then down to tho bridge. But Federal rules, the Commis­ sion said, allow for the installation of low-powered, short-range, VHF (very high frequency) radio-tele­ phone equipment on vessels. Coast Guard officials have held that such equipment could have prevented the collisions in New York harbor between the Exbrook and Marine Courier and the Alcoa Pilgrim and the African Star. SEAFARERS LOG Aug. 16,1957 Vol. XIX No. 17 PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treaiurer HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACX, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ sentative, PubllshDd blWMkly DT th« h«adquart«rD of the Seafarart International Union, At­ lantic a Gulf District, AFL-CIO, <75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 33. NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-4600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 34, 1913. �'• •M! Annut l§i 1951 SEAFARERS PR Dock Conditions Spotlighted Longshore condifions In Puerto Rico shared spotlight with planned Great Lakes drive by AFL-CIO Int'l Brotherhood of Longshoremen at last month's IBL convention In Chicago. Here, SlU Sec­ retary-Treasurer Paul Hall |2nd from left) discusses situation on the island with Council IS prexy-Juan Perez Roa. Maritime Trades Dept. secretary Harry O'Reilly (left) and IBL president Larry Long look on. Hall reaffirmed SlU's support for IBL as voted by SlU membership, In his address to the convention. LOG Par* Uvea Court Throws Out La. Sheriffs Picket Ban On Seafarers I NEW ORLEANS—A Federal jurist has slapped down efforts by a southeast Louisiana sheriff to bar an SIU picket line from his jurisdiction. By refusing to permit picketing at the Superior Derrick Corp., a subsidiary of Atlantic and Gulf Stevedores, Sheriff Chesissued a temporary restraining but not participating in the picket­ ter Wooten had deprived order against the sheriff, his chief ing. Albert Cosse, or any other It was then, the SIU petition SIU representatives and deputy, law enforcement officers in the charged, that the sheriff told th* members of their constitu­ parish from interfering with, pre­ SIU "there would be no strike* venting or molesting SIU repre­ and no picketing in Plaquemin* tional rights. That was the sentatives and company workers Parish" and warned Seafarers to conclusion reached b y "from peacefully assembling, stop the picket line. Subsequent­ Judge Herbert W. Christen- peacefully picketing and peace­ fully publicizing their dispute with berry of New Orleans in or­ the employer." dering the sheriff and his ly, the SIU men were ordered out of the parish when they gathered at a site one mile away from tho struck property. The arrests fol­ Must Permit Visits deputies not to interfere with The court also ordered the sher­ lowed their refusal to abide by th* peaceful picketing at a bulk cargo sheriff's illegal orders. loading facility operated by Super­ iff to stop interfering with SIU representatives' visits to the par­ ior Derrick. Accordingly, the Federal jurist ish "for the purpose of contacting and visiting employees of Superior Derrick Corporation or other mem­ bers, applicants or potential mem­ bers." The SIU's attorneys had gone to court asking for the restraining order when the sheriff and his deputies ordered Seafarers to stop picketing the plant and to leave the parish "within five minutes." When the picketing was resumed WASHINGTON — With a cargo the sheriff had four Seafarers ar­ rested; SIU representatives Tom slump now plaguing the shipping Gould and Martin Gould and Sea­ industry, the Maritime Adminis­ farers Louis Camara and Edward tration has announced that it i* Rosener. They were subsequently willing to take back some of tho Government - chartered Victory* released under bond. The Superior Derrick Corp. had and Libertys before the charters been organized by the SIU pi'ior are up. The tonnage will be ac­ to the strike with all but two of cepted by the Government if the approximately 60 employees sign­ operator retains other charter ing SIU Harbor and Inland Water­ ships for a period of time sufficient ways Division pledge cards. The to cover the charter hire on tho company operates heavy lift float­ first ship for 12 months. Otherwise, the operator will ing derricks in New Orleans harbor and a coal loading installation at have to pay 50 percent of the charter hire rate even if the ship Wood Park south of that city. is already turned back to the Gov­ Company Barred Pact ernment. When the union was unable to It is reported that about 20 arrange a meeting with the com­ ships now out on charters will be One of tfis eight Robin Line vessels covered In election petitions filed at the labor board by the SIU, pany to talk contract terms, the turned back to the Government. the Robin Sherwood is shown on arrival at Capetown some time ago. men on the derricks and the em­ Many of the ships were broken ployees at the Wood Park facility out last fall when a shipping short­ The SIU has filed with the National Labor Relations Board seeking certification as bar­ went on strike. age threatened as a result of tho gaining representative for the Robin Line ships now owned and operated by Moore-McCor- The SIU set up a two-man pick- closing of the Suez Canal. How­ mack Lines. SIU petition action calling for voting on these vessels to determine who should etline at the entrance to the Wood ever, the reopening of the canal have the right to represent • Park facility. Six employees went coupled with a decline in demand and negotiate for the crews' The Robin Line issue arose in was not to compete against Robin through the line without any in­ for some bulk cargoes, particular­ was taken at the NLRB's re­ March when Moore - McCormack Line in the South African trade cident. The rest of the striking ly coal, has reduced the need for gional oifice on Friday, August 9. purchased the ships from Seas for which Robin ships had a sub­ Wood Park employees, about 30 the breakout ships. A number of to 35 in all, were sitting nearby them are idle for lack of cargo. The SIU took this step to pro­ Shipping. Part of the purchase sidy. Once before, the NMU had at­ tect the job rights of Seafarers agreement was that Seas Shipping tempted seizure of Robin Line aboard the Robin Line ships after ships when it challenged SIU rep­ Moore McCormack, the new own­ resentation in the fleet back in ers of the ships, placed them and 1940, along with similar challenges their crews under the jurisdiction against Calmar and Ore vessels of the National Maritime Union Somebody in the NMU got their wires crossed the other and ships of the Baltimore Insular contract. This was done despite day, and unintentionally tipped the NMU's mitt as responsible Line. The results were a series of the wishes of the men involved and anonymous, scurrilous attack on the SIU. for an election victories for SIU—three a lengthy record of SIU bargaining SIU membership meet­ to one over NMU in Baltimore In­ It seems it was thought a-^ — rights for Robin Line crewmemings are held regularly sular; 323 to 9 "no union" votes bright idea to ring out an ships even before the "rank and bers. NMU Pressured Men every two weeks on Wed­ in Calmar and 199 to 1 "no union assortment of phoney-baloney file" mimeograph machine opera­ Following Mooremack's action, nesday nights at 7 PM in vote in Robin out of 210 eligible charges and distribute them to SIU tors got the stuff off and into the votes. Robin Line signed a con­ ships under the guise of a letter mails. Seems awfully odd that the NMU put pressure on Seafar­ ers on the Robin Line ships either all SIU ports. All Sea­ tract with SIU in July, 1941, fol­ from "rank and file" Seafarers. NMU officials should know all to join the NMU or get off the farers are expected to lowing the outcome of the vote The letter exposed such imaginary about it even before it happened. and has been under SIU agree­ misdeeds as hushed-up thefts from Ships altogether and lose their Of course, this kind of tactic is jobs. Seafarers who signed on attend; those who wish to ments ever since. tlie Welfare Plan, blackmail pay­ old hat for NMU dating back to the these ships under SIU contract be excused should request In addition to the Robin Line offs, purchase of stocks by union "good old days." Back in May, conditions and with SIU welfare permission by telegram ships, Mooremack operates ans. officials and similar drivel. The 1955, a similar set of mimeographed protection have been compelled to other division known as Pacific authors tried hard to sound like anonymous letters from so-called accept NMU wages, contract and (be sure to include reg­ Republic Lines which is under con­ seamen but some of the phrase­ "rank and file" SIU members by The tract to the SIU Pacific District. ology was a dead giveaway. welfare provisions. Some of these istration number). strange coincidence echoed NMU provisions, particularly In the wel­ next SIU meetings will be: Two other major operators, Grace Well, all turned to with great President Joe Curran's attack on fare area, are inferior to the and Luckenbach, have similar con­ enthusiasm and started to crank up the late Harry Lundeberg in efforts August 21 SIU's. ye olde mimeograph machine as to drive a breach between the tractual arrangements. The petition action then, seeks September 4 Ships involved in the petition per the traditional NMU way. The Pacific District and the A&G. to win for these crewmembers the are the Robin Trent, Robin Locks- only trouble is that some eagerSomehow, the tactic of the September 18 right to a union of their own ley, Robin Hood, Robin Goodfel- beaver NMU patrolmen got their anonymous letter hardly seems October 2 choosing, instead of one imposed low, Robin Gray, Robin Mowbray, signals mixed and started spouting suitable for one who professes to on them by Mooremkck. Robin Sherwood and Robin Kirk. the anonymous letter line on board be an authority on ethical practices. SIU ASKS ROBIN SHIP VOTE SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS BlameSlump In Return Of Gov't Ships WHO GOOFED IN NMU ? �•! Page Four SEAFARERS LOG Aufosi 16, 1957 SlU Scholar Draws $ Awards In Pairs Seafarer Gene Sinclair right) is pictured with two other US trade unionists also attending Ruskin College, Oxford, England, on labor scholarships. Sinclair also won on SlU scholarship this year. With him are William Paul of the electrical workers (left) and Nick Styronovski of the oil workers. Taking the good news in his stride, Seafarer Gene Sinclair found out he'd won one of the five $6,000 SIU scholarships for 1957 while he was winding up a year's study at Oxford, England, under an earlier^" ~ This is the third in a series grant. of articles about the winners of Sinclair and fellow Seafarer the 1957 SIU scholarship John Sweeney, competing with trade unionists from all over the US, won two of the three scholar­ ships awarded by the Institute of International Education last year. These awards covered a year's study at Ruskin College, Oxford, and Coleg Harlech, Wales. This was the first time on record that any American union had two winners at the same time. Two other SIU men won similar awards In previous years. With that kind of background Hub Quiet; Pick-Up Due BOSTON—Thei e were not many vessels hitting this port during the past period and as a consequence, shipping slowed down. But with a couple of payoffs and in-transit vessels expected during the next two weeks, there should be more jobs available for Seafarers on the beach here. The Bradford Island (Cities Serv­ ice) paid off during the period and later hit port in transit. The Steel Architect (Isthmian) and Valley Forge iPenn. Nav.) also pulled into port to be serviced. The Valley Forge will remain here for a while, taking on a load of scrap iron for Spain. All hands around the hall here are keeping their eyes peeled for oldtimers to help out in the Amer­ ican Coal Shipping beef. With the company firing SIU men it's be­ come more important than ever to find Seafarers with those old-time discharges. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the, secretaycy-treasurer's office. • ' A • awards. behind him, Sinclair hopes to enter Columbia University this fall and work towards a degree in econo­ mics. He'll return on a much more secure footing this time, thanks to the generous terms of the four-year SIU scholarship. He previously accumulated a year's credits at the school, spread over a three-year period. His scholastic successes thus far are all the more unusual because be never actually completed high school and whatever formal training he had came in fits and spurts. The 28-year-old Seafarer shipped out on his own after five attempts at finishing school in as many different cities got him nowhere. He was being boarded out at various foster homes during this time. Once he began sailing, Sinclair stayed with it for most of the past 12 years, except for a wartime stint with the army in Korea. He en­ tered Columbia originally by piling up top grades on a special entrance exam, and continued shipping with the SIU between semesters. Last year he worked his passage over to Europe on a Wateiman ship, but wound up in Bremerhaven and had to make his own way back to England. The year's study on the scholarship at Ruskin was an "eye-opener," he pointed out. All the students, like himself, had trade union backgrounds, and were tbere for serious study, rather than frills. "While conditions there weren't exactly austere, there was no strict emphasis on 'tradition* as there seemed to be at the other colleges in Oxford. This put everybody on equal terms. Labor problems are pretty much the same over in Eng­ land as here and everywhere else," he added. The Ruskin scholarship provided an award of 325 pounds ($910 in U.S. currency), which covered room, board and tuition and left him about $10 a week for odds and ends. Sinclair returned in style on the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth and is now trying to make a couple of trips before resuming classes at Columbia this fall. He lives In New York and sails in the deck depart­ ment " ponjt Drop What You're Holding I " Working overhead has obvious risks so fhe wise Seafarer sees to it that the rig—whether bosun's choir or stageis sound and steady. But sometimes a secondary precaution Is overlooked; the necessity of seeing to it that the tools being used are secure as well. Even as small an item as a screw­ driver or a pair of pliers can do a considerable amount of damage to somebody's noggin if dropped from a height of 50 feet. And the smaller the tool, the easier it is to knock off Q stage if it is put down without first being secured either to the rigging or the Seafarer's clothes. Just from the point of view of con­ venience, a falling too! is a great nuisance because it means descending to the deck again, picking up the tool and re-rigging the stage or bosun's chair—a time-consuming and wasteful process. So after you've mode sure the rig is safe, make sure your tools ore safe too. It will make for more pleasant relations between you and your ship­ mates. j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship i �August 16» 1957 SEAFARERS INQUIRING SEAFARER QUESTION: li if easier for a seaman lo save money than for a man In a shoreside job?. Manuel Landron, bo sunt I think it is much easier for a sea­ man. For one thing he has no room and board to pay. It he goes easy on the draws, as I think most family men do, he comes home with more and can put It away. I have found it much easier to save in my 16 years at sea. It's also a much better life. Al Freund, FWT; Sure its easier for a seaman to save than for a guy working ashore. He has no ex­ penses to pay His meals are given him and he has no rent worries. But he has to keep down his spending in foreign ports Actually it is just as easy to spend it in Japan as it is in New York. Personally, I have saved more at sea. LOG Page Five Farm Bloc Launches Renewed Attack On '50-50' Practices WASHINGTON—A dispute between American and Japanese shipowners over the sharin of farm cargoes purchased by Japan with American money has become the springboara for a new attack on the "50-50" law. The American Farm Bureau Federation, a powerful farm lobby, has jumped into^—— ^ the dispute on the side of the stances where US taxpayers pro­ Japanese and is attempting to vide the cash for the cargoes. The AH Is Quiet scuttle the "50-50" principle. concern of the industry is aggra­ At last word the Maritime Ad­ vated by the existing slump in ministration is reported close to shipping and by a further decline agreement between the contending in US ships' share of the country's parties, but the incident reveals foreign commerce. That share now BALTIMORE — "Affairs of the that the farm lobby-foreign ship­ stands at 22 percent according to Union in this port are in very good owner . bloc which came danger­ latest Department of Commerce shape," is the report from Balti­ ously close to scuttling "50-50" two figures. more. "There weren't any beefs of years ago is still very much alive. The Farm Bureau pitch is that a nature that could not be handled the Japanese have "threatened" to by the patrolmen. The ships' crews Japanese Loan seek Canadian assistance if generally have things under con­ The dispute in question devel­ they do not get their way. There­ trol" said Earl Sheppard, port 4 4 4 oped when the Japanese received fore. the Bureau argues, the US agent. 4» it 4" Thomas Filippelli, OS: I would a ?175 million E,xport-ImiK)rt Bank should bypass "50-50" and let the say that a seaman It has been quiet on the shipping has a better Angelo Romero, cook: It is up to low interest loan and sought to Japanese have as much of the side during the last period. There the particular man. If he is thrifty chance to save apply it to the purchase of farm cargo as they want. than a guy work­ were 13 vessels paying off, seven at sea, or on commodities. Under a 1934 law. Dollar Discrimination ing ashore. But it signed on, and 14 were in-ti-ansit. shore, then there commodities purchased under such is up to the sea­ There have been reports of dis­ The vessels paying off were the is no reason why loans are supposed to go 100 per­ man himself to crimination against Americans bj Jean. Angelina. Evelyn, Mae, he can't save. A cent on American ships. In prac­ try by not draw­ Japanese banks over payment in Emilia (Bull); Marore, Feltore, seaman may save tice the ."50-50" law has been ap­ ing too heavily in US dollars. Under the loan, credits Baltore, Oremar (Ore); Council It for two months plied wherever the nation receiv­ Grove (Cities Service). Bethcoaster the various ports. at sea and spend ing the loan does not discriminate given are not to be used to pay for (Caiman and Valley Forge (Penn, I'm sailing be­ the freight charges for transport­ the whole amount against US exporters and US ships. cause I want to ing the commodities. This is to be Navigation!. in one shore In this instance, American ship­ paid in "free" US dollars held by put something in ^ The Orion Planet (Colonial); leave. Same with the bank and not to go and spend it ping groups have been charging Japan. But it has been hinted that Steel Fabricator (Ishmian); An­ a shoreside Job. such discrimination while the if American-flag ships are to be gelina, Mae. Emilia (Bull); Feltore It ii just as easy to spend it all on the other side. Japanese, on their side, have been used exclusively to transport the and Baltore (Ore) signed on. 4 4 4 overy weekend. i Gordon Bell, FWT: It is much seeking to cut the American cargo goods, Japanese banks will not In transit were the Oremar, San4 4 4 easier to save while at sea. I know share to less than 50 percent, by make the dollars available. tore. Venore. Cubore, Marore (Ore); attempting to split the cargo on Vernon Douglas, eook: No, it is for I am a plum­ What all of this amounts to is a Pennmar, Losmar, Alamar, Betheasier for a man working ashore to ber ashore, and the basis of freight revenue in­ request by Japan for a low-interest coaster (Calmar); Robin Kirk, save. He has to although I make stead of tonnage. loan of American money, to pur­ Robin Wentley (Robin); Alcoa save every week much more work­ Maritinie interests in the United chase surplus American commodi­ Planter (Alcoa) and the Sea Comet in order to pay ing on that Job States are concerned that a waiver ties at low prices, and permission 11 (Ocean Carriers). the rent, food, than I do sailing, in this instance may lead to fur­ to ship them in Japanese vessels in Despite the slack shipping, local etc. But a sea­ I found I save ther whittling away of the cargo direct competition with American- organizing efforts are moving along man usually more at sea. A preference principle in other in­ flag ships. well throughout the harbor area. blows it away man ashore gets every time he paid every week hits port. He and has much could, if he real- more of a chance to spend it where­ ^ ^ ly wanted to, as a seaman, outside of his draws, save much more. But there are gets it all at once and does not many more temptations for a sea­ have his hands on the money so man than a shoreside worker. often. In Baltimore PHS Warns Of Asia Flu Outbreak Throughout US An outbreak of Asiatic influenza has been forecast for this fall and winter by the Public Health Service. The PHS said that 11,000 cases of the disease, which orirfnated In the Far East earlier this1 year, have al- • ^ ready been reported in the fhat drug manufacturers were step United States, and that many ping up production of antibiotics more cases are likely when bad weather sets in. The government health agency said the disease could, in bad weather, sweep from San Francisco to Boston in four weeks, incapacitating from 10 to 20 percent of the population. Just last week 100 flu cases were reported on the passenger ship Arosa Sky. Asiatic flu, which Is caused by a new strain of the influenza virus, has a very low death rate. PHS said, and only three deaths—all from secondary infections—have been reported among the 11,000 American cases. The PHS added like penicillin to combat pneu­ monia and other secondary infec­ tions. Vaccine Being Readied The PHS also announced that American manufacturers of Asiatic flu vaccine are working to turn out four million doses for the Armed Forces and another four million for civilians by mid-September. The Feb. 1 target is 60 million doses, enough to Immunize onethird of the population. The agency said it is developing a vaccine that will immunize in one dose, and give protection for a j'car. It added, however, that it takes ten days to two weeks after the injection before Immunity is acquired. The PHS recommended that InA reminder from SIU head­ noculations should be given first quarters cautions all Seafarers to medical personnel and,then to leaving their ships to contact civilians in essential services lilra the hall in ample time to allow communication, transportation and the Union to dispatch a replace­ utilities. The transportation cate­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ gory would presumably cover mer­ fore paying off may cause a de­ chant seamen. layed sailing, force the ship to The vaccine will most probably sail short of the manning re­ be administered to seamen by the quirements and needlessly make Public Health Service. Tlie SEA­ the work tougher for your ship­ FARERS LOG will notify Unionmates. members when the vaccine is available. Quitting Ship? Notify Union Pres. Hayes Crew Heading Home Glad to be back in the States after round-the-world trip, West Coast crewmen on APL's converted Mariner SS President Hayes stop off in New York on final lap of long voyage. The Presi dent Hayes is one of four airconditioned c.ombination ships now operated by APL Above, representing the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union con tingent aboard, are (seated, I to r) F. Garcia, steward Charles Hawkins, A. Leone, Roland Smith. Standing, P. Lopez, L. Roberson and Alberto Villore. At left. Sailors Union mem­ bers, bosun Glen Peterson [left] and Vic Tatko, DM get in some necessary repairs on one of the hydraulic batch covers featured aboard the ^qriners, Ln-i- - �Pare Sfar I m |g L;. Franc Now 420 To $1 SEAFARERS Aucast 16, 1957 LOG All This ... And Hawaii Too PARIS — Seafarers in France will be getting more francs for their dollars now. Through a series of measures, the French government has granted tourists and other individuals a 20 percent premium over the official exchange rate of 350 francs to the dollar. The new rate is 420 francs to the dollar, or just about equal to the going black market rate. Finance Minister Felix Gaillard said that the measure was neces­ sary and inevitable because of the nation's shortage of foreign cur­ rency. Tourists had been avoiding official exchanges and dealing with the black market for their dollars. This move, Gaillard said, will now bring those dollars into the Gov­ ernment treasury. Exporters Favored Under the new rate French tourists and businessmen going abroad will have to pay 20 percent extra for foreign currencies. But French exporters will get a re­ imbursement of 20 percent when they convert their funds back into francs. July 24 Through August 6 Port Deck A Boston .. 10 New York .,. •••••••••••••••• .. 55 Philadelphia . .. 28 Baltimore .^. •••••••••••••a** .. 52 Norfolk .. 9 Savannah ... .. 8 Tampa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 9 Mobile 20 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. New Orleans aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 53 Lake Charles aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 6 Houston aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ..29 Wilmington .. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 23 San Francisco aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 22 Seattle 28 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. Deck A Another Billion Farm Aid Okayed; '50-50' Intact WASHINGTON—Congress has given approval to a bill in­ creasing the amount of surplus commodities to be sold to foreign nations from $3 to $4 biHion, and extended the "50-50" law which governs transpor-"*tion of the commodities sold policy of easing the cold war and of to 1958. The amendment, drawing borderline Communist na­ which is expected to meet with tions from Russian domination, the presidential approval, also in­ Senate included a provision permit­ creases the amount of funds avail­ ting barter transactions with such able for famine relief and other countries. It left intact the provision assistance from 500 to 800 million barring any barter transactions with the USSR itself, with Com­ dollars. • Following the Administi-ation's munist China or any territory controlled or dominated by the Communist Chinese. Under the provision, the Presi­ dent has the authority to assist friendly nations to be independent of trade with the USSR and to assure that none of the agricultural products so sold would be made available to Russia or Communist China. LAKE CHARLES—In coopera­ A $95 million deal covering agri­ tion with the state's Building cultural surplus and farm machin­ Trades unions, reports Lcroy ery to be .shipped to Poland is al­ Clarke, port agent. Seafarers on ready in the works. These ship­ the beach here and in New Orleans ments will mark the first return of have been giving their time to help US seamen to Poland since 1939. The "50-50" law, which has been construct homes that have been de­ stroyed in hurricane-swept Camer­ termed the lifeline of the American on Parish and other areas on the Merchant Marine, requires that at least 50 percent of any surplus Louisiana-Texas border. "We have been sending in 20 or commodities sold to foreign nations more men every weekend to as­ be carried in American-fiag vesesls. sist in the laying of the foundations for these homes," he said. United Effort "It is really a pleasure to watch Labor working as if they were one man In the re-building of the houses," Clarke stated. "We are waiting for the Labor Committee Seafarer Sidney Mojel lost his ©n disaster relief to call and tell life when he fell overboard from us how many more men we can furnish to do whatever we are the Hudson Belle, a Wilson Line Deeded for." (See story on Page 16.) excursion vessel, while the ship Shipping in this port has held was getting ready to dock at 134th Its own during the last two week Street and the Hudson River. According to reports, Mojel was period but is not rebounding as expected. There were 13 vessels handling a heaving line on the Calling Into the area during that HIWD-contracted ship when he lost his balance and fell overboard. time. The vessels were the CS Nor­ Initial efforts to recover the body folk, Council Grove, Chiwawa, C were unsuccessful. Police later S Miami, Bents Fort, Bradford Is­ found a body at 125th Street which land, Winter Hill (Cities Service); is believed to be that of the the Maxton, Coalinga Hills, Almena missing Seafarer. (Pan-Atlantic); Petro-Chem (Valen­ Afterwards, crewmembers on the tine); Del Alba (Mississippi) and ship took up a collection for the Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Mojel's family and flowers for the funeraL • . ( . Navigation). Shipping Slow, Lake Charles Aids Relief Excursion Boat Crewman Lost -J Eng. A 5 24 2 18 3 0 0 2 10 6 19 14 18 15 3 44 14 37 5 6 1 24 36 10 23 13 23 22 Eng. A DecR B Total .... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 352 Pictured above are just two of the almost 50 waitresses who serve both passengers and crew aboard the Matsonia. The ship, on the Motson Line's Los Angeles-Hawaii run, is manned by SlU-West Coast affiliates. DecK B 136 261 Eng. B Stew. A Stew. B 6 18 6 24 6 4 2 7 17 7 13 15 18 20 6 40 14 26 2 0 6 14 27 6 22 22 18 20 Total A 1 5 6 15 5 2 0 4 2 2 7 7 13 10 19 139 56 115 16 14 16 58 116 22 74 58 63 70 Eng. B Stew. A 163 223 Stew. B Total A 79 836 Total B 12 47 14 57 - 14 6 2 13 29 15 39 36 49 45 Total a 378 Total Reg. 31 186 70 172 30 20 18 71 145 37 113 94 112 115 Total Reg. 1214 Shlipped Port Deck A Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore .... Norfolk Savannah ,.... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ., Lake Charles . Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Deck B Deck C 3 I 6 2 2 I 17 5 0 0 3 0 0 2 3 0 10 0 10 3 0 3 0 14 5 6 0 Deck A Deck B 71 Total Deck 1C 16 Eng. A 1 45 12 29 2 10 2 16 37 6 21 7 17 10 Eng. B'" C 2 0 14 12 6 4 15 2 4 1 5 0 3 2 3 4 6 7 8 4 7 5 3 0 10 0 10 2 Eng. A 215 Eng. B 94 Stew. A Stew. B 4 40 9 26 0 8 1 12 25 5 17 6 13 8 1 6 4 9 1 1 0 2 5 4 9 4 12 3 Eng. C itew. A Stew. B 45 174 61 stew. C Total A Total B 7 133 35 90 3 27 6 40 113 20 65 22 46 32 6 26 10 41 5 9 3 8 21 13 19 10 36 19 Total A Total B 639 226 1 6 2 3 1 0 0 2 3 2 1 8 2 1 Stew. c 32 Total Total Ship. C 2 20 9 10 2 0 4 6 10 6 6 8 7 3 Total e 93 15 179 54 141 10 36 13 54 144 39 90 40 89 54 Total Ship. 958 SIU shipping fell to the lowest point of the past year and a half during the last period, matching the steady drop to the bottom which bulk cargo and tanker charter rates have been experiencing all this year. Even so, relatively few US-^ flag ships are idle now for lack of cargoes. The difference rests, instead, on reductions in the size of the active American mer­ chant fleet caused by transfers for­ eign and lay-ups for conversions and modernization programs. Total shipping for the district was 958 jobs. Registration dropped a bit, but was still high. Only four SIU ports showed shipping gains over the previous period, but the improvement was of little consequence in all of them. Baltimore, Savannah, Lake Charles and Wilmington listed the gains while all the rest declined. New Orleans, in turn, remained the same: fair. Reversing the usual pattern, en­ gine department shipping was heavier than job activity in the deck department. The black gang also accounted for almost half of the class C jobs dispatched. Reg­ istration and shipping for the stew­ ard department were almost even. Class C activity generally re­ flected the overall shipping pic­ ture. Jobs filled by this nonseniority group hit an 18-month low, while class A continues to fill fully two-thirds of the total shipping. Class B shipping rose to 23 percent of the total. A and B men aren't holding back on jobs while the pickings appear slim. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow ... New York: Holding its own . . . Philadelphia: Steady .. . Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk. Slow ... Sa­ vannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: Good . . . San Francisco: Good ... Seattle: Good. .71- m A group of 156 prominent citi­ zens of the Gaspe peninsula have petitioned Quebec's Premier Duplessis to interv.e'ne and settle the four-month-old strike of steelworkers at Gaspe Copper Mines, Ltd. at Muedochville. The group in­ cludes 36 Gaspe mayors and 16 deputy mayors. The strike started on March 10 when the president of the union local was fired. The petition started when one striker was killed and two others injured in a dynamite blast near the mine. 4- 4- 4" Wage Increases averaging 7.5 cents an hour have been won by 20,000 teamster members in 56 locations under a new contract with Montgomery Ward & Co. The agreement includes a guaranteed minimum weekly income, arbitra­ tion of grievances, improved over­ time and holiday pay provisions and other gains. The company also agreed to grant automatic wage increases after three and nine months of service. Most of the workers in mail order houses, pools and warehouses and non-selling employees of attached retail stores will get an average increase of about 11 cents an hour. 4" 4- 4" The United Rubber Workers have announced the signing of con­ tracts with five major companies calling for a 15-cent-an-hour pack­ age increase for over 85,000 rubber employees. The settlement, under a reopening clause in their contract which expires May 15, 1959, covers workers of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., B. F. Goodrich, US Rubber, Firestone Tire and Rubber and General Tire and Rubber Com­ pany. Part of the increase is for previously-negotiated night shift differential increases and to correct local intra-plant inequities. 4i 4" 4" The "Lima Citizen," a newspaper mannqd by employees striking at !the t ^'Lirna (Ohio) News»''.v claims " qo i n o 7';.S *• 0w' that it is being read in 92 percent of the homes in Lima. The "Citi­ zen" also claims to have taken more than its share of classified and display advertising from the News, It has an average daily circulation of around 25,000. The pre-strike circulation of the "News" was about 34,000. The "News" was struck by the Newspaper Guild when the company refused to sign a contract. They were soon fol­ lowed by the ITU, stereotypers and pressman, as well as other unions involved with the paper. 3) 4» 4" 4" 4) 4" A nationwide boycott of chairs made by the Streit Manufacturing Co. was instrumental in winding up a three-year union fight for the Upholsterers Local 156, said business representative J. E. Chap­ man. The boycott not only ended the strike, he said, but also re­ sulted in the removal of the conv pany's management board and ths installation of a full union shop. A1 Hartnett, secretary-treasurer of the International Union of Elec­ trical Workers has denounced ths Russian Embassy in Washington for employing a non-union paint­ ing and decorating firm for exten­ sive renovation work in the em­ bassy. He said that the embassy, located directly across the street from the lUE headquarters, delib­ erately selected the scab firm in spite of the large choice of union firms in the city. USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man Is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out>patient cllnio for a ruling. iI �Anmst K, 1957 SEAFARERS TOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Page Seven LOG SlU Hosts New Orleans AFL-CIO Meeting Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Food Staples Cause Of HCL "Convenience foods," meaning factory-prepared foods like frozen French fries, waffles, chicken pot pies and cake mixes now are being widely blamed for the current rise in food prices. Everybody from Agriculture Secretary Benson, state extension agents, newspaper .writers and even some consumer spokesmen are telling you that to­ day's big food bills are your own fault because you're buying more foods with "built-in maid service." True, factory-prepared foods cost more, as you'll see in the com­ parative-cost list with this report. And there are many more of them. Just among frozen foods, more than 170 different partly or fully-cooked dishes are in the markets. ^ But the fact is, the increase in the use of factory-prepared foods has nothing to do with the jump in food prices of 1.2 percent in just two months this past Spring, of 3.2 percent in one year, and of 14 percent New council officers preside as SlU New Orleans hall plays hosi to regular meeting of the Central since 1950. Such foods still take only four cents of your food dollar. The other 96 cents still goes for staples—fresh meat, eggs, milk, vege­ Labor Union council of New Orleans and vicinity. AFL-CIO. At rostrum (I to r) are Charles D. Win­ tables. Changes in the retail price index of the Bureau of Labor Sta­ ter, Teamsters Union, secretary-treasurer; A. P. Stoddard, Typographical Union, president, and H. tistics are not affected by the increase in the use of prepared foods. C. Moore, Barbers Union, secretary of the executive board. Louisiana was one of the first states to The price index merely measures the cost of the same foods each effect statewide merger of AFL and CIO central bodies in 1956. month. These are 60 basic items, such as white flour, fresh meat, milk, coffee, etc., generally in non-prepared form. As the food price index goes up this summer, don't swallow the story that you're getting more "maid service" for your money. You're not. Market Costs Up . The real culprit is higher marketing costs—^the cost of bringing the food from the farm to your shopping cart. Recently about 59 cents of WRANGELL, Alaska—Aiter a ten-day strike, SlU-affiliated fish cannery workers, mem­ your food dollar has been going bers of the Alaska Marine District Union, have won all their demands from the employers , to marketing costs, and 41 cents to despite sabotage by Harry Bridges' longshore union. the farmer, compared to a ratio of The SlU-affiliated fisher^ • ten years ago of 48 cents for mar­ men were aided in their sue- • Jf M #« 0g m keting costs and 52 cents to the cessful fight by several West producer. Of these currently high­ Coast SIU of NA unions, including er marketing costs, labor costs the Sailors Union of the Pacific generally have been selected as the and the Inland Boatmen's Union. whipping boy by the US Agricul­ Other AFL-CIO unions including ture Department and the food in- the Carpenters and Machinists 1 dustry. But the truth is, the Gov- aided the fishermen's fight through WASHINGTON—There are 39 active applications for US ' ernment's own figures reveal that the intervention of the Maritime Government aid in the form of 87% percent mortgage insur­ labor costs have remained a re­ Trades Department. ance, the Maritime Administration announced. Seventeen markably steady part of the total John "Whitey" Hawk, SIU of NA other applicants under the law"*^"" marketing cost and even decreased a bit in the most recent years for secretary-treasurer, who helped have ships under construction two pullman-style supcrliners. The seventeen contracts in force which figures are available. In handle the negotiations along with or in service. 1950, labor costs were 47.1 per­ Captain John Fox of the Inland Among the pending applications cover the West Coast passenger cent of the total food marketing Boatmen, reported that the Bridges' are eight container ships to be ships Matsonia and Leilani, both bill; in '51, 46.9 percent; '52, 46.7 cohorts had filed a petition with built for American-Hawaiian which of them already in service, the percent; '53, 47.1 percent; '54, 47.4 the National Labor Relations Board is under contract to the SIU Paci­ TMT Carib Queen, a supertanker in efforts to seize control of the fic District; one ship for the SIU- for Ocean Transportation; a C-4 percent; |55, 46.8 percent. Two reasons for higher food approximately 700 workers in­ contracted TMT Trailer Ferry; a conversion job for the Coastwise prices are not publicized as much volved. However, AMDU represent­ bulk-carrier for the SlU-contracted Line and the Mariner conversion as labor costs. One is the increased cost of supermarket retailing. The atives appearing at Labor Board Ocean Transportation Company for Arnold Bernstein. big markets used to take a margin of only 16 cents of your shopping hearings demonstrated that the and the wine tanker now under Petri wine tanker is due to be' ready for service from the West dollar for their operating costa and profit. Now, a sample survey by petitions were defective and won construction for Petri Wine. Super Market Merchandising, a trade publication, indicates the mar­ certification from the board. The Also on the application list is Coast to the East next month. She gin is getting up to 18-19 percent. The fact is, the big markets are NLRB also threw out the ILWU's H. B. Cantor, New York hotel man, will operate out of a Stockton, who has bids In for construction of Calif., terminal. adding more and more costly services and fixtures from carry-out bid. Strike Called boys to air conditioning, piped-in music and night opening hours. Food Chains Rake It In with NLRB certification won, the Another reason for advancing food costs is simply higher middlemen AMDU called its strike for the profits. The First National City Bank's annual survey showed that food opening of the salmon fishing sea­ chain corporations increased their profits 29 percent last year, the son. As a consequence, the union third highest gain of any kind of business, and food processors boosted won the minimum season guaran­ their take 7 percent, compared to the average profit gain of 3 percent. tee it sought, plus a union shop If you are using many factory-prepared foods these days, your own and other concessions. eating costs are likely to be up more than even the price index indi­ The Alaska Marine District rep­ cates. Factory-prepared foods are a home labor-saver, especially for resents a reorganization of several A popular fealiii-e of the a woman who works. But some are especially costly. Frozen potato separate and widely-scattered fish­ Seafarers Welfare Plan, products have become one of the most popular of all factory-prepared and fish cannery groups the interest-free loan pro­ LiOaUf dishes. One researcher found he could buy ten pounds of potatoes for ermen's in Alaska into one organization. gram for Seafarers on 65 cents, but had to pay $3 for ten pounds of frozen French fries. An The set-up was the result of especially ridiculous example is sugared dry cereals which actually actionnew the beach, handled over taken at the last SIU of NA cost 50 percent more than if you sprinkled the sugar yourself over the convention $100,000 In loans in in San Francisco. game type of cereal. 1956. It is open to quali­ Here is a valuable comparison of a number of prepjred and fresh fied Seafarers on the foods, and processed and fresh produce, as calculated by the New York shipping list. Extension Marketing Service. In addition to loans, Cost per Cost per several ports offer tem­ Serving Serving porary lodging, so that Potatoes Dry mix 4o Seafarers in a port where Frozen whipped Canned condensed 5c 5o they do not maintain a SEATTLE—Shipping in this area Home-made whipped Frozen condensed 3-40 7o permanent home ran ob­ has been good for the last period Cole Slaw Fruits tain shelter. Packaged Canned peaches 4c 4.4Q and promises to continue so for These benefits reflect Home-made 1.2o Frozen peaches 8.3c the next few weeks, reports Jeff the Welfare Pian''8 con­ Snap Beans Canned blueberries 10.3a Gillette, port agent. The port had cern with the problems the Mary Adams (Bloomfield) and Canned, French 6c Frozen blueberries 13c Ocean Joyce (Ocean Transport) which are related to sea­ Canned, cut style 4.3c Canned cherries (tart) 6c 3.3o Fresh in season faring and are not found Frozen cherries (tart) 8.3a paying off and the Joyce and Sea 6.3c Frozen Canned pineapple chunks 6.2a Garden (Penn. Navigation) sign­ in shoreside industry. Orange Juice Frozen pineapple chunks 8.3c ing on. The Flomar (Calmar) was in transit. 3.5c Home-squeezed fresh Canned grapefruit 2.6a Canned segments "We are receiving very enthrtsl5.4a 3c Frozen concentrate Frozen grapefruit astic support from the Sailors Un­ Grape Juice segments 9.4a ion, Marine Cooks and Marine Fire­ 6.2o Ham Canned men in the American Coal beef," Frozen concentrate 3.7c Canned, skinned, boned 30a Gillette said, and th* kkid of Soup (Green Pea) Uncooked biitt half •' 26o teamwork that 'will seii us through . Home-made "ie Uncooked shank half 22c on top.' Alaska Fishery Pact Won MA Says 39 Seek US Mortgage Aid YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Housing Program Seattle Lauds WC Oldtimers SEAFARER'S INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT �I I ; Pace Eirht SEAFARERS LOG Aufost 19, 1957 WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT e i g a t e i t es For the past couple of years there have been re­ peated reports linking cigarettes and cancer, and each time a number of smokers have sworn off cigs for life, or at least for a month. The repeated claims, and counter-claims from the tobacco in­ dustry, have left the public confused to say the least. But just recently, the United States Public Health Service had its say on the matter and stirred things up all over again. The PHS Surgeon General, Dr. Leroy E. Burney, re­ leased an announcement reviewing the findings of no less than 18 independent studies. The conclusions can be boiled down this way: • There is a definite connection between cigarettes and lung cancer. The more you smoke the greater your chances are for developing the ailment, which Is fatal In more than 95 percent of the cases. • At the same time, nobody has demonstrated in the laboratory that anything in a cigarette is defi­ nitely cancer-causing. Tobacco Co's Object The tobacco industry has jumped on the second fact to argue that cigarettes shouldn't be condemned until some­ body can show proof in the lab by regularly producing cancers in laboratory animals from any material used in cigarette manufacture. But there's no escaping the cold statistical fact that people who smoke get cancers far more often than pmple who don't smoke. What's more, those who smoke t\.'o packs a day or more seem far more susceptible. Since seamen are well-known for consuming more Java and smoking more butts than any comparable group of men, the findings of the Public Health Service have par­ ticular bearing. As a matter of fact, it might not be a bad idea for the Public Health Service to do a little statis­ tical checking among seamen as a group and see how their experience compares with the rest of the population. Some of the findings of the American Cancer Society and the Public Health Service should be pretty sobering to heavy smokers. For instance, the odds are 275 to one against a non-smoker getting lung cancer. The heavy smoker, the two-pack-a-day man, rates only a one to ten chance to escape the disease. And the lung cancer death rates for heavy smokers are fantastically higher, 64 times as great, the American Cancer Society says, than the death rate among the non-smokers. In terms of over-all death rates, the figures add up to pretty small potatoes compared to other major causes of death like heart disease, accidents and the like. For ex­ ample, lung cancer death rates annually are about 25,000 a year while heart disease rates run up into several hun­ dred thousand. But what the figures do show is that the heavy smoker may be- cutting a few years off his life. Always Time To Cut Down To the man who says, "It's too late now," I've been puffing this way for 20 years," the Public Health Service and the American Cancer Society both believe that a time­ ly reduction or halt in smoking even on the part of the heaviest smokers can prolong life and lessen the chances of contracting the disease. When it comes to the other side of the coin, finding just what it is in cigarette smoking that is responsible for the death rates, the investigators have been pretty thor­ oughly baffled so far. The one significant clue turned up so far, is the fact that pipe and cigar smokers do not ordinarily get lung cancers at anywhere near the rate of cigarette smokers. That pointed suspicion at the paper wrapper around the cigarette. A number of scientists have been poking into the various compounds used in processing the paper to see if they are responsible. But nothing definite has been proven. Temperatures Hiirh Another point of suspicion is the temperature at which a cigarette burns which is much higher than that of cigars. Various tars and other chemicals in cigarette tobacco or in the tobacco curing and manufacturing processes have been examined in efforts to find a definite link. Unfortunately, there are oodles of compounds, acting singly or in combination with each other, and all kinds of chemical processes involved in the manufacture and the smoking of a cigarette. It will probably be a number of years before anybody can come up with a conclusive answer. The complications were spelled out by Dr. John R. Heller, director of the National Cancer Institute before a Congressional committee recently. Dr. Heller put it this way: "There is mounting evidence that when tobacco is burned at about 800 degrees there is a chemical change in certain hydrocarbons which bring about certain cancercausing compounds. "We do not know which of these compounds is the cul­ prit. They are very complicated chemical compounds First P-A Box Ship Due On Maiden Run lu Sept MOBILE—The Gateway City, first of four C-2s to undergo conversion, is expected to be put into service as a trailership by early September. This will mark the start of PanAtlantic's unusual coastwise sea-land trailership program. in the near future. Work on the other three ships, The containership is equippped the Azalea City, Bienville, and with special electric cranes run on Fairland, is expected to be finished tracks along the decks of the ves­ sel. The trailers will be hauled up under the cranes which will lift them from the chassis and deposit them in the hold. The trailers have special corner posts to enable them to be safely stacked on top of each other without crumpling. Seafarers manning the ship can expect plenty of cargo overtime as present plans call for the ships to hit one and possibly more ports New York is in the last stages every day. of a drive for permanent personal Shipping Slows Up registration during the month of Shipping in this port has con­ August. Voters who register dur­ tinued to be on the slow side but ing the month will be carried per­ it is expected to pick up next pe­ manently on the registration lists riod. The Alcoa Corsair and Cava­ and will avoid having to repeat lier (Alcoa); Monarch of the Seas, the process this November and be­ Claiborne (Waterman) and Little fore all other election.s. Rock (Fairfield) paid off and Central Offices signed on. The Del Alba (Missis­ Central registration offices have sippi, Steel King (Isthmian), Ames been opened in all five boroughs Victory (Pan-Atlantic) and Alcoa for this purpose. These offices Pennant (Alcoa) were in transit. are open all day 9 AM to 5 PM. There are 13 vessels expected in Branch offices are also open every this port during the next period. evening. In addition to these the Wacosta Permanent registration is partic­ (Waterman) will take on a full crew ularly useful for seamen in light of in the next couple Of days for the the fact that they are not always Korean run and Cities Service's in port during the annual registra­ Canti^ny will take on a full crew for the coastwise tanker operation. tion period. NY Permanent Vote Register Drive Ending Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded.to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they nay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your only proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. 9 Summary of PHS Findings The following are excerpts from the text of the Public Health Service's statement on smoking and lung cancer: ". . . In June, 1956, units of the Public Health Servic* joined with two private voluntary health organizations to establish a scientific study group to appraise the available data on smoking and health. We have now reviewed the report of this study group and other recent data .... "In the light of these studies it is clear that there is an increasing and consistent body of evidence that excessive cigarette smoking is one of the causative factors in lung cancer. "The study group, appraising 18 independent studies, reported that lung cancer occurs much more frequently among cigarette smokers than among non-smokers, and there is a direct relationship between the incidence of lung cancer and the amount smoked . . . "The study group also reported that, in laboratory stud­ ies on animals, at least five independent investigators have produced malignancies by tobacco-smoke condensates . . . Thus some laboratory and biological data provide contributory evidence to support the concept that ex­ cessive smoking is one of the causative factors in the in­ creasing incidence of lung cancer . . . "The Public Health Service supports the recommenda­ tion of the study group that more research is needed to Identify, isolate and try to eliminate the factors In ex­ cessive cigarette smoking which can cause cancer." about which we need to know more." As for filters, the Public Health Service is pretty skepti­ cal that present-day filters make any particular differ­ ence. Dr. Heller declared that "we don't believe any fil­ ter can selectively, filter out the component or compo­ nents in the tars that are responsible for lung cancer." But at any rate, the weight of the evidence suggests that the best thing a heavy smoker can do is to stop smok­ ing cigarettes; the next best thing, to cut down to less than a pack a day or switch over to cigars and pipes. WC Pension Merger Hearing final Okay SAN FRANCISCO—Member unions of the SIU Pacific Disr trict have virtually completed the merger of their pension plans, the "Stewards News" reported last week. The basic language of the new trust agreement has been com­ will pave the way for increases in pleted. Only minor technicali­ present pension benefits. ties have to be dealt with before the program is put into effect. The merged plan will provide standard benefits and standard eligibility requirements for all men sailing West Coast ships, whether they are Sailors, Firemen or Cooks. At present, there are some varia­ tions in eligibility clauses which are in the process of being ironed out. In addition, merger of the plans The close working relationship established between the West Coast unions is further reflected in plans for a joint Labor Day edi­ tion, due out on August 30. The three West Coast union newspa­ pers, the "West Coast Sailor," "Marine Fireman" and "Stewards News" are planning a special com­ bined publication with special sec­ tions devoted to the activities of the three member unions. !=• A fae Sf Shipping PORT C CALL Rolls Along ^ e75'-4-"»»<AVEMCF -12/6 B.BALTiAYXE SAN FRANCISCO—As has been predicted, shipping continued to hold Its own the past two weeks. Men with top seniority had no difficulty obtaining berths in all three departments. The Longview Victory and Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), Ocean Dinny and Ocean Deborah (Ocean Carriers) paid off during the past period. The Deborah, Dinny and Fairport (Waterman) signed on. There were three vessels in port for servicing. They were the Mor­ ning Light, Yoiing America (Water­ man) and Steel Admiral (Isthmian). �-<z<. ••U'[r'/\:-'i'jy/; Aucust 1957 SEAFARERS O Andrew Daniluk displays certifi­ cate showing completion of intro­ ductory training course in New York hall. SlU LOG RIGINALLY designed as on upgrading school for Seafarers, the Andrew Furuseth training school, in con­ junction with facilities in other blU ports, is now also training newcomers to introduce them to *some of the rudiments of ship­ board work. The introductory program is In accordance with the employ­ ment clause of the Union contract (Article I, Section 4) which notes that "The Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School, jointly operated and administerecf as an upgrading center for unemployed seamen, shall also be jointly operated and administered, pursuant to ar­ rangements and details to be worked out, to train class C per­ sonnel. The company prefers to hire class C personnel regardJess of rating or department, with a certificate of satisfactory com­ Instructor (standing) discusses point In first aid course offered to all train­ ing candidates at the Furuseth school. r*gt> NIM pletion of the course therein over other class C personnel whenever possible." Under this arrangement, the shipowner has the assurance that in most coses, those class C men who might come into his employ hove some familiarity with their duties. In addition to the Furuseth training facilities for all three departments in the port of Mo­ bile, the Union mokes use of its Baltimore and New York cafe­ teria set-ups to offer on introduc­ tion to galley and messroom work for class C men. After 30 days the class C men receive a certificate of comple­ tion of the course. Then when any jobs are open in the class C category, these men hove prefer­ ence over other class C regis­ trants who have no training for shipboard duties whatever. Basic fundamentals of seamanship are taught to all students. This group is getting instruction on how to read compass. 1 :^l Cliff Wilson, SIU chief steward, explains coffee-making procedure to three trainees in the New York cafeteria. , ^ ^ Black gang men get their introduction to engine room gauges with Eobert. Jordan, SIU Mobile patrolman, doing the honors. �Pace Ten J SEAFARERS Why Mamsan Gets Gray: $50 For AB Recently the SEAFARERS LOG reported on conditions under which English seamen sail, citing a letter from a night watchman who makes $91 a month after 25 years' service. Now the LOG has received data on Japanese seamen s of these additional amounts are wages which make the $91 picayune indeed. For instance, there is an extra-pay provision for look, pretty good. long cruises which in the case of Japanese seamen's wages are subject to a whole series of com­ the sailor amounts to about three plicated formulae, but when all of cents more a month up to about the allowances, annual increases 17 cents more a month for the and subsistence provisions are skipper—in other words, nothing added up, the average Japanese to write home about. Yet in terms of Japanese stand­ deck hand winds up with around $45 to $50 a month at present ex­ ards, the 1951 agreement was eonsidered in Japanese maritime change rates. Cooks are in the same pay range cireles as an "epochal mea.sure while oilers are a little higher, $66 which went a long way toward to$75monlhly. Quartermasters are vindicating the bad reputation in the $60 a month range. Bosuns Japan once suffered for 'cheap rate $120 to $137 a month while labor'." skippers get $212 to $240 depend­ Here again is a good example ing on how you figure the rate of of 'the great gap between an exchange. Those totals are based American wage scale and the for­ on a ycn-to-dollar range of 350 to eign competition faced by US ship­ 400. owners. The present wage scales are the result of an agreement reached between the National Seamen's Union and Japan Shipowners As­ sociation back in 1951. Under this system, the entry rating starts off at a minimum scale of around $15 a month. Actually, Japanese s e a m e n's wages are based on an entirely different hiring arrangement. When it comes to fine eating, While the seaman is on the beach, the crew of the Coeur d'Alene he is still considered as being in Victory can boast of gastronomical the employ of a particular shipping delights not normally on the menu. company, so that he receives a It was noted that minimum initial salary while he is Gordon -Dolan, waiting In the shipping pool. crew messman, made coffeetime Periodic Increases an occasion for The 1951 agreement provided mixing up and for periodical annual wage in­ serving an assort­ creases which vary with the ship, ment of cold the run and the rating. At best, drinks — K o o 1 the annual increases are small by Ade, and lemon­ American standards, amounting to ade, we presume, little more than a $1 a month for Dolan and what have unlicensed men; sometimes less you. Then Seafarer Kenny Coates than that. In addition to the extra pay for evidently felt that good shipmates actually serving aboard ship, the deserve a token of esteem now and Japanese seaman receives small then so he went ashore and came additional amounts on Persian st'iggering back to the ship under Gulf summer runs, on tankers, the weight of what was officially when working the ship short- described as a "large quantity" of handed, for overtime after 56 fancy ice cream for the crew. No hours and other provisions. Some further details on the nature of sam.e. What was it fellows? Pista­ chio? Burnt almond? Baked Alas­ ka????? SUP Blocks CC Bid To Ban Diabetic SAN FRANCISCO — A Sailor who had been going to sea regu­ larly since 1942 with a diabetic condition was suddenly hauled up on the carpet by the Coast Guard here as incompetent to sail. When the Sailors Union of the Pacific in­ vestigated the situation it was found that orders on the charges had come directly from Coast Guard headquarters in Washing­ ton. The Sailor in question has been treating his condition all through the years as per doctor's orders and was just recently certified "tit for duty " at the San Francisco Public Health Service hospital after a check-up there. Neverthe­ less, the Coast Guard was out to pull his papers and deprive him of his job rights. The SUP promptly protested the Coast Guard's action with the re­ sult that the action was dropped. The Coast Guard was forced to ad­ mit there was nothing in the rules and regulations which authorized it to bar a man who is a diabetic. 4" 4" t Add to the list of hard-working ship's delegates Brother Melvin Bass of the good ship S e a t r a i n Georgia and Sea­ farer John G. Brady who was reelected ship's delegate on the Antinous with a very special vote of thanks from the appreciative gang aboard her. 4" 4 4" Stewards, as usual, came In for a lion's share of mentions. Votes of thanks went to many, but head­ ing the list was W. Young, steward on the cable ship Arthur M. Huddel. He offered to out on the menu any special dishes the boys had in mind. Who could ask for more? Honorable mention was given to the cooks on the Matthew Thornton, Ocean Evelyn, Falrp'ort, Margaret Brown, City of Alma, Samuel F. Miller, John B. Water­ man, and the Mankato Victory. Then of course it should be noted that the gang on the Michael (Carras) thought very highly of their night cook and baker, Sea­ farer Vkior Perea. LOG ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), July 7— Chairman, M. Costallo; Sacratary, J. Prostwood. One man left in hospital in Kingston. Jamaica. Delegate va­ cates post as he's served prescribed three trips. General discussion of movie films. Financial statement to be posted on bulletin board after payoff. M/S/C to have prices checked with purser on the slopchest by shoreaide patrolmen. Ship's delegate elect­ ed. Cleanliness aboard ship discussed. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), July 10— Chairman, J. Velaquez; Secretary, S. Bernstein, Someone took new mat­ tress by mistake? Was told not to do again. Moved and accepted. $7 In ship funds. CHILORf (Ore), June 30—Chairman, t. Mills; Secretary, C. Bortz. Elected ship's delegate. $21.71 in ships fund. Ancast 18, 1957 payed. Request cooperation of crew on care of washer. (26 in ship's fund. Treasurer elected. Keep laundry room clean. VALLEY FORGE (Penn. Nay.), July 7—Chairman, O. Martin; Secretary, W. Harris. Repair list submitted. One man hospitalized. List of men logged to be turned over to patrol­ man at payoff. Captain withholding medical treatment and poor launch schedule in Rijeka. Captain uncoop­ erative. Wiper promoted to AB as replacement for hospitalized man. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to SUP, MFOW. MCS & A4G men participartlng In American Coal beef. Re­ quest a name brand of soap. Steward to order more stores in Brazil due to extended trip. TOFA TOFA (Waterman), June 22— Chairman, A, Capote; Secretary, F. Van Wygerden. One man missed ship in Okinawa, joined in Yokohama. Cap­ tain requests M-hours notice for men leaving ship in Frisco. Ship's fund $20. Vote to have draws made accord­ ing to Union rules. Discussion on draws. Present method of issuing draws not satisfactory. Some repairs not made. Beefs to be discussed at meetings. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June 2-Chairman, C, Bush; Secretary, K. Collins. Repairs to be made on West coast. Steward to submit own requi­ sition. Members to keep all problems below deck. New delegate elected. Alien seamen discussed. Ship's fund $89. Third cook missed ship. Motion passed that patrolman be ad­ vised for need of new refrigerator and wringer for washing machine. Steward asked of having juices more frequently, he asks that cups be re­ placed in pantry after use. Vote of thanks to radio operator for posting news in recreation room. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 7—Chairman, C. Starling; Sacra­ tary, B. Feeley, M/S to send repair list from canal. All spoke of repairs. CATHERINE (Drytrans Corp.), June 27—Chairman, N. Pattersen; Secre­ tary, C. Shirah. $7.06 in ships fund. Sick men to see doctor, fix washing machine, take cots off deck and bring in. DEL SUD (Mississippi), July t — Chairman, J. Cave; Secretary, P, Val­ entine, Meeting called to order for purpose of collecting money from crew for the Cameron, La. hurricane victims. Motion passed to take $30 from ships fund and $50 from baseball fund and borrow $50 from baseball fund which will be replaced next trip. July 14—Chairman, W. Perkins; Sec­ retary, N. Funken. Collected sum of $446.50 for hurricane victims during last trip. Ships fund balance leaving New Orleans $204.50. Expended in New Orleans, $43.40 for projector, $50 for hurricane victims and $4 for four springs for movie projector, bal­ ance $106.71. Ship's delegate elected. Receipt for money collected for hur­ ricane victims was to be sent to St. Thomas. Keep washing machine clean in crew laundry, fiuwers to be bought for Brother Williams missing at sea last trip. EVELYN (Bull), July S—Chairman, P. Allan; Sacratary, J. Yuknas. Re­ pair list given to captain and chief engineer and most repairs were done. $54.36 in ship's fund. Motion made to build ships treasury at payoff. Steward to take orders for new mat­ tresses for members of crew that are in need. Repairs still to be done in galley and painting In passageways and crews quarters. CEOReS A. LAWSON (Pcnn), July 9—Chairman, L. Schmidt; Sacratary, W. Dunham. Request made on repair list last voyage for crews quarters to be painted, only engine department quarters have been painted to this date. $14 in ship's funds. Crew mem­ ber offers use of iron if crew will get ironing board, ships fund will by board. HASTINGS (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, R. Taylor) Secretary, J. Walls. Get new mattresses, better grade of meat, make up repair list. Check with patrolman about disputed delay sailing from New Orleans. Vote of thanks to Steward Dept. DREMAR (Ore), July 13—Chairman, C. White; Secretary, C. Farker. Let­ ter from C. Simmons concerning re­ pairs answered, various repairs taken care of. $36.10 in ship's fund. Return books to recreation room, only take one from case at a time. Bookcase to be locked while in port. ROBIN KIRK (Seas), July 7—Chair­ man, J. Hennass; Secretary, S. Bargesla. All beefs settled. $50 in ship's fund. Some overtime disputed. Mo­ tion; no one aboard ship talk to strangers in Boston on ship replace­ ments, on who is paying off and stay­ ing on. Fresh fruit more often, men donate $2 each for films. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 4 —Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, R. Utz. Discussions on excellency of crew, safety aboard ship, repair list and good conduct at payoff. $36.34 in ships treasury. Overtime for cleaning tanks on watch disputed. Crew thanked for hospitality by two hospi­ tal returnees. Delegate to forward/ papers of man who missed ship In Japan. Paint needed in messrooms. Request for logs in NCO club, Inchon. Wiper claims difcrlmination by first engineer. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June 2S—Chairman, I, Cox; Secre­ tary, W. Bllger, See. patrolman about overtime that waa okayed but not STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), July 14—Chairman, S. Oonzalas; Secretary, A. Kowalskl. Ship's fund $19.82. Sug­ gestion made to increase fund. Dis­ cussion of general good and welfare of crew. REBECCA (Transcontinental), July 14—Chairman, N. Vrdelak; Secretary, M. Culp, Few hours disputed OT. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Quality of meat to be changed. MADAKET (Waterman), July 11— Chairman, M. Rossi; Secretary, C. Corront. New delegate elected. Need new washing machine, or repair old one. Request clock in recreation room. All dept. sanitary men to alter­ nate in keeping laundry clean. Dept. delegates to attend safety meetings. HASTINGS (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, R. Taylor; Socratary, J. Wells. Some disputed OT. Need new mattresses; better grade of meat. Re­ pair list to be made up. To see patrolman about disputed dela.ved sailing from NO. Request for large lima beans. Vote of thanks to men Working on American Coai beef. DEL NORTE (Miss.), Juno 30— Chairman, H. Crane; Sacratary, E. Leonard. Discussion on performer.s. Ship's fund $107.68. One man short. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Motion to hold weekly delegates' meetings to discuss disputes in over­ time and unnecessary beefs that might come up. Discussion on cleanli­ ness of living quarters and proper use of laundry. ANTINOUS (Waterman), July Chairman, J. Brady; Secretary, B. Walker. Ship came to Gulf on coast­ wise articles and no transportation was paid. "C" card men replaced in Tampa. Obtained new toaster. Repair ll.st to be submitted. Overtime not checked. New delegate, secretary and treasurer elected. Vote of thanks to delegate. Pantry to be kept clean. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Juno 2* —Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, J. Guard. Delegata discharged in SF. Ship's fund $10.50. Several hours dis­ puted OT. New delegate, secretar.vreporter elected. Repair list, submit­ ted. Light to be placed on aft on catwalk. Election of dept. represen­ tative to safety meeting. First safety meeting to be called Sat. 7/6. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 17—Chairman, F. Fatrick; Sacra­ tary, O. Constant. Ship's fund $44.22. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Poop deck to be swept down each day and washed down at least three times a week. Discussion on linen. Steward claims enough linen for round trip if every­ one turns in soiled linen each week. Delegate to get more cabs in NO on arrival. KYSKA (Waterman), June 23— Chairman, I. Music; Secretary, D. Maehan. One man missed ship; one man hospitalized; lodging and sub­ sistence, etc. to be turned in to pay­ off patrolman. Ship laid up in Osaka for emergency repairs—engine plant failure. Ship's fund $335. Short two men. Electrician to be turned in to patrolman for misconduct. Not enough pressure in bathrooms. Beef on OT. To see patrolman about same. Need new washing machine. Water rusty. Repair list to be made up by all de­ partments prior to payoff. SEAGARDEN (Fenn. Nov.), July 7— Chairman, D. Masslmer; Secretary, D. Coker. Some repairs completed. Clean ship. Ship's fund $23. Ask for contributions to fund. One man hos­ pitalized for eye injury—rejoined ship later. Vote of thanks to galley force for fine service. Men warned to re­ main sober for payoff. Members to clean rooms and return solihd linen when leaving ship. DEL SUD (Miss.), July 14—Chair­ man, W. Ferklns; Secretary, N. Fun- ken. Smooth trip, very good cooper­ ation from dept. delegates. Collection of $446.50 taken for hurricane victims at Lake Charles and Cameron. Ship's fund $106.71. Purchased new projector and four springs. New delegate elect­ ed. Receipt for money collected for hurricane victims sent to' St. Thomas. Washing machine to be kept clean. Flower wreath to be bought in Rio and thrown over side for brother -missing at sea last trip. ALCOA FEGASUS (Alcoa), July 9— Chairman, L. Phillips; Secretary, (none). Repair list submitted. Ship's fund $10.63. New treasurer elected. Rooms painted. New delegate elected. Suggestion to install fans in all bath­ rooms. DEL ALBA (Miss.), June 2»—Chair­ man, J. Mathews; Secretary, J. Halpln. Ship's fund $22.51. More stores needed for 120-da.v voyage. Letter sent to headquarters. Steward to check stores. Silence to be observed; doors to be locked to keep crew boys off passageways. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, E. Eriksen; Sac­ ratary, C. Yow. Four taxis available . for in NO. RepaU- list submitted. Ship's fund $44.22. Ship sailed short one man. Report accepted. Need good second-hand washing machine. Chairs in messhall need rei>airing, Foc'sles need painting. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June S— Chairman, W. Kumke; Secretary, J. Guard. Delegates to make out repair lists in duplicate and to be submitted before 72-hour period for ship-side work. Check list for all items not completed. Aditlonal safety sugges­ tions to be added to list. J.clters con­ cerning safely meetings to be mailed after discussion with patrolman; Ship's fund $10. $7 paid for sliipped member's gear and headquarters mall. 24 hours disputed OT—delayed sailing from Portland. One NMU man Joined vessel to replace wiper who was pro­ moted. New reefer to replace present one secured by line in me.sshall: to be-placed in usual position in pantry. Delegate to see captain about port draw. No more chipping after 5 PM aft near crew quarters. Sugge.st stop­ ping practice of securing gear foe sailing with only five men at least eight hoOrs before letting go. Need bigger and better slop chest. HASTINGS (Waterman), June ._ Chairman, R. Taylor; Secretary J. Wells. One man missed .ship: to be reported to patrolman. Headquarters to contact company regarding ship convcr.sioni Each watch to havo own room; two to a watch for engine and three for deck—not more tlian three to a room. Rathroom to be kept clean. Watch table in mcs.srooin to he restenciled; also deck dept. room. New library to be obtained In .4meriean port. Delegate to see captain about 2nd mate. ALCOA POLARIS (Aicoa), July 14 —Chairman, L. Echoff; Secretary, J. Hannon. Beef on shifting sliip from Paramaribo to Paranani. One man paid off in .San Juan. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Men not to be put over side in Paramaribo because of plrhana fish. Washing macliine to be fixed, new spare parls needed. Cups to be returned after using. Keep bathrooms clean. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), July 26—Chairman, V. 'Szymansklf Secretary, C. Krelss. Five hours de­ layed sailing time Ok. Need air con­ ditioner for messhall—headquarters notified. Headquarters requested crew to extend articles for day and to •Ign. Ship's fund $50.09. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), (ne date) —Chairman, J. Westfall; Secretary, J. Delgado. Reef in deck dept. to be discussed with patrolman. Reports accepted. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), July 24—Chairman, N. Vosklan; Secretary, R. Knowles. Few minor beefs, to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Ship's fund $10..32. Some di.sputed OT. One man hospitalized In Sur.ibaya; rejoined ship later Reports accepted. To purchase new maga­ zines. New washing machine prom­ ised. Would like pasteurized milk in foreign ports. Need more lemons, name brand cigarettes. Drinking water tanks rusty, need cleaning. Pantry and messhall, showers, bath­ rooms need painting. Need more fly spray bombs. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), July 12—Chairman, C. Collins; Sec­ retary, V. Whitney. Ship's fund $43.34. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. TV rotor to be repaired. MAE (Bull), July 27—Chairman, H. Schwartz; Secretary, J. Kakelskl. New delegate elected. Story and pictures sent to LOG. Purchased playing cards and new TV antenna. Ship's fund $22.37. Repair list submitted. Report accepted. Request air conditioner on ship—patrolman to be notified. Dis­ cussion on air conditioning for all SlU ships; food situation—want mora variety in menus. Laundry to be kept clean. SEASTAR (Triton), July 21—Chair­ man, J. Starks; Secretary, M. Bugawan. Some disputed OT. New dele­ gate elected. Need new washing ma­ chine; new mattresses. Mate warned crew about public drinking In messrooms and passageways while ship i( In port. .Steward asked for sugges­ tions to Improve menu. ELIZABETH (Bull), July 31—Chair­ man, W. Janlsch; Secretary, B, O'Rourke. One man permitted to leave ship to attend father's funeral. To be cleared with headquarters. Beefs to be reported to delegates and discussed at meetings. Two members have beef—to be referred to patrol­ man. ORION STAR (Orion Shipping), July 7—Chairman, J. BIssonnet; Secretary, A. Morales. One man missed ship; one •man hospitalized. Report, accepted. New delegate elected. �• , ':y:m Aofost 16. 1987 SEAFARERS Pare Elerea IPG Lovers' Knot Hot Weather, Fair Shipping, NY Says NEW YORK—Seafarers in this port have managed to weather July's heat, but are still anxious to get off the beach. Shipping has continued to be favorable anchjobs are moving rapidly. — Among the vessels paying a very good job for the Union," off during the past period reports Claude Simmons, port were two Robin Line vessels, the agent. "Needless to say how much Robin Wentley and the Robin Gray. the Union and the membership "The boys on these ships are doing appreciates these crews staying on and doing such a bang up job, even though they are working un­ der adverse conditions." " Organizing Continues In other imion activities, the' Marine Allied Workers Division organizing drive in New York is continuing in high gear. Brothers on the beach have been coming forward to help maintain aroundthe-clock pickets around a few holdout companies. But it is ex­ NEW DELHI, India—Faced with pected that they will sign up cargo pile-ups and a threatened shortly. On the shipping side there were increase in freight charges, India has launched a drive to cut the 18 vessels paying off, six were in cargo jam that is tying up her port to be serviced and two signed major ports. If the government on. Simmons also announced that succeeds, the long spells Seafarers the SS Arlyn (Bull) would be crewspend in Indian ports will be ing up this week and then will sharply reduced by November, make a couple of trips to Bilboa, and dock operations will proceed Spain, with coal. The vessels paying off were the at a more normal rate. Seatrain New York, Seatrain Texas, Many Causes Seatrain Louisiana, (Seatrain); Behind the log jam is the Robin Wentley, Robin Gray (Robin); tremendous upsurge in cargo move­ Frances, Elizabeth, Beatrice (Bull); ments into India, the lack of mod­ Maxton, Almena, Ideal X (Water­ ern piers and cargo handling facili­ man); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Part­ ties, and the reluctance of Indian ner, Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); Cities longshoremen to use whatever Service Norfolk, Royal Oak (Cities automatic unloading machinery is Service); Grain Shipper (Grainavailable. Grain, for example, is fleet); and the Steel Architect sacked by hand in the hold. (Isthmian). The result is that although cargo The Steel Architect (Isthmian) is being unloaded at a record pace, and Robin Kirk (Robin) signed on. it is piling up on the docks and The Cities Service Miami (Cities snarling future loading operations. Service), Seatrain Savannah, Sea- , The bulk of the tied-up cargo is train New Jersey (Seatrain), Seawheat and grain from the United mar and Texmar (Calmar) were States. in transit. While not disclosing what it plans to do to eliminate the jam, India has announced that it hopes to have the bottleneck eliminated in three months. Seafarers who've been spending weeks in Indian harbors are hopeful that the gov­ ernment will be successful. More Than A Month's Wait POINT BARROW, Alaska.—The At present, ships calling at Government formally took posses­ Indian ports have to wait upwards sion of the $500 million Distant of a month to discharge and load Early Warning radar alarm system outbound cargo. One of the ships currently tied up is the Steel Trav­ Tuesday while a fleet of 100 supply eler (Isthmian), which was sched­ ships continued their urgent stor­ uled to clear Calcutta in 32 days. ing mission here and at other The ship has notified the Union Arctic outposts. Civilian technicians will operate that it will be there at least 15 the 3,000-mile line under an Air days longer. Earlier this summer, the SlU-contracted Northwestern Force contract. It is designed to Victory (Victory Carriers) spent 44 provide advance warning of ap­ days in Vizagapatam completing its proaching enemy bombers using loading operations. The situation the polar route to attack US and is just as bad in Bombay, where Canadian targets. Ships Supply Bases ships have had to spend 30 days The supply mission, generally waiting for a berth. known as "Operation Blue Jay," has been carried on for the past three summers during construction of the vast radar network. Each year ships from East and West Headquarters wishes to re­ Coast ports carrying a year's supply mind Seafarers that men who of replacement stores and parts are choosy about working cer­ converge on the Arctic bases dur­ tain overtime cannot expect an ing the summer while the northern equal number of OT hours with waters are free from ice. This is the only time ships can the rest of their d partment. In some crews men have been enter the area. During the rest of turning down unpleasant OT the year, emergency supplies and jobs and then demanding .o small parts are air-lifted in. Any come up with equal overtime ships caught in the area once the when the easier Jobs come along. ice closes in are truly "stuck" This practice is unfair to Sea­ there until the next summer. As in the past, this years' fleet farers who take OT jobs as they contains a number of privatelycome. The general objective is to operated ships manned by civilian equalize OT as much as possible seamen plus a large nucleus of but if a man refuses disagree­ Government-operated supply ships able jobs there is no require­ and oilers. Fewer than 20 civilianment that when an easier job manned ships are being used this comes along he can make up the summer. The entire supply fleet is overtime he turned down before. about 20 percent smaller than In 1956. - . [ India Seeks Solution For Port Jams Senate OK's Inflatable Life Rafts WASHINGTON —The United States has joined 30 other nations in approving the use of inflatable liferafts to supplement or replace conventional lifesaving apparatus on offshore passenger vessels. Adoption by the Senate of the liferaft amendment to the Interna­ tional Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea means that prac­ tically two-thirds of the nations which are parties to the conven­ tion have now okayed it. Unani­ mous approval by all 47 nations Is required before the amendment can actually be put into effect. Once the amendment has unani­ mous approval, shipowners will have the option of using either the inflatable rafts or conventional life­ boats and noninflatable-type rafts. The international safety conven­ tion sets forth uniform principles and rules for the promotion of maritime safety and can be amended from time to time by unanimous consent. The United Kingdom originally proposed the lifeboat amendment, following suc­ cessful experiments with this type of lifesaving gear on British fishing and passenger ships. One of the specific advantages of the new type of apparatus is its compact size and weight. Most of the rubber rafts can be stored In a lightweight suitcase and inflate automatically on contact with the water. They are similar to those used for many years on both mili­ tary and commercial aircraft. ^30-50'Again The shipping industry, long notorious for its boom and bust cycles, is currently in the mood for a slump which is com­ pounded of many causes. Part of it is the reaction to the closing and opening of the Suez Canal. The canal's closing brought about lots of breakouts and a rush of tanker business. Now that the crisis is over, there seems to be a surplus of ships on hand. Cutbacks in foreign aid and a decline in pur­ chases in the US by some nations who are trying to cut down on imports are other factors. In a situation of this kind, the "50-50" cargo preference act becomes even more important to US shipping. But along comes a farm lobby and starts crying for shipment of agricul­ tural products on foreign-flag ships. The only reason the outcry comes forth now is the avail­ ability of foreign-flag tonnage. The farm lobby figures the lower the ocean rates, the more farm products can be peddled overseas. But in its shortsightedness, it forgets that if US ships are laid up, the shortage of ships would put farmers at the mercy of the rate-makers. Nobody heard the farm lobby hollar last fall and winter when Suez was shut down and shipping space was at a pre­ mium. Farm groups were glad then that US ships were avail­ able to carry their cargoes. They can't have it both ways— cut-throat rates and plenty of shipping space. 4" Hurricane Relief Congratulations are in order for the many union men who donated their time and energy to help build homes for the families left desolate by Hurricane Audrey. Many of them worked around the clock on their weekends. Members of the building trades unions supplied the necessary technical skills while those unfamiliar with construction work chipped in where they could. Bus drivers drove the trucks and buses transporting the construction gangs from distant cities while Seafarers and unskilled laborers swung picks and shovels clearing sites and laying foundations. This unselfish service on the part of these union members means more than just the reconstruction of homes. Their work will help put hurricane victirhs back on their feet with­ out the burden of heavy debt which might in the end have fallen on the community. Many of them lost everything they owned—^homes, furnishings, livestock and cars—and were left without a cent to their name. But because of the helping hand from these trade union members they will at least have a roof over their hea^s. Seafarers and others whp are taking part in this^ op^eration^ have a. right to feel proud. • ^ • » 9-.m-thmtm• k m m.m DEW Line Job Ends Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ cJ.-S I'l'l k ; < i.' * ft.. f >'• - ip. �Par# Twelve ¥ SEAFARERS LOG Aurust 16, 1957 Director Visits Singapore ^Garden Spot* One of the highlights of the last Far East trip by the Steel Director was Singapore, with its famed "Tiger Balm Gardens," an outdoor museum of horrors and torture methods. Shutterbugs like John Carey (left) andjdeinx Ulrich made It a must on their list, because the gory, realistic tableaux spread over acres of parkland "have to be seen to be believed (right, and below)." Ritual slaying* of dragons and brutal forms of torture appear true to life in finely-detailed statuary and woodcarvingi at the Tiger Balm. Tongue-pulling methods (above) and butchery like the body-grinding machine (bottom, left) get full ploy. Animals por­ trayed are far cry from friendly chimps at the zoo. ..y.. * Aboard ship, crewmembers joe Bracht, Eddie Burke, Joe Bonilla and Leon White gag it up during a breather on decb. Burke pictures oldtimer Herman Meitx (left) and Joe Bonilla in sharp close-ups. Meitx has since pitched in on the American Coal beef as AB on the Thomas Paine. At right, Teddy, BR, gives Vince^ Mackelis a haircut in open air "barber shop." All photos are by Burke, John Carey and Reino Pelaso. T . ^PHS HOSPITAI. ORLEANS. LA, Simon Morrit John W. Bigwood Michael Murls Lylei Brunsoa Edward Northrof Cloiso Coat* William Paris Salem Cop* Winford Powell Chas. Cunningham Randolph RatcliS Roscoe Dearmon Lavon A. Ready Serlo M. DeSosa Wmtanr Reynolds Glrard E. Doty Joseph A. Ricks Sr. WUIlam Driseoll Toxie Samford Jan Englehardt Toefil SmigielskI Leon Gordon Wert A. Spencer Richard Graliski Paul J. Tate James Hudson Gerald Thaxton Samuel Hurst Lonnie R. Tickle William Jones James E. Ward Oliver Kenclrick Thomas Willis Edward C. Knapp ClilTurd Wuerll Leo Lang Robert Young George McFall Jacob Zimmer Robert P. Marion USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Wm. M. Barnett James McCoy Frank J. Bradley Fred Sulllns Wayne T. Center S. L. Woodruft Michael Delano USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar Adams Robert Larsen Gomer J. Bassler John D. Lewis Gordon Bell John L. Madden John H. Bove Damian G. Mercado Juan Burgos Robert A. Parker G. F. Crabtrea Frank S. Paylor Michael Delancy Cliarles Price David B. Dunn Michael Rendon Arthur Englehart James W. Rlst Antonio Fernandea Salvator Rivera T. S. Finnegan Jose Rodriguez Rufus Freeman Antonio Russo George Hall S. B. Saunders Lowell Harris P. W. Scidenberf Robert Henninger Thomas Tooina Henry Herkiniiein Fred L. Travis Alfred Kaju Harvey Tratvlck USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Amos Buz7elle Norman J. Moor* James J. Girolnml A. H. Ramos USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS G. B. Anderson F. G. Lakwylt H. M. Bumpass Harold J. Romero Clarence Fontenot Alfonso Sandino M. N, Gendron William Shaw USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana H. C. Mclssac Eladio Aris Albert MartinelU Fortunate Bacomo Vic Milazzo Joseph J. Bass Joaquin Miniz Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. DriscoU C. Osinski William Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guranick G. A. Puissegur Howard Hailey F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen George Shumaker BUly R. Hill Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H, Kilgore Stanley F. Sokol Ludwig Krlstlansen Michael L. Toth Frederick Landry Harry S. TuttTe Leonard Leidig Virgil E. Wllmoth Patrick McCann Pen P. Wing A. McGuigan Dester Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb C. M. Sturgls Francis J. Boner; Maximo Tangalla Frank Peskurlc Chas. T. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF, Noah C. Carver E. A. Rodriguez Vincent D'Amato Sung C. Wang Thomae D. Foster G. L, Warrington Michael J. Gaudio '' USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Charles A. Mosf Wade B. Hnrrell H. E. Skipper Wm. V. Kouzounas Leslie F, Swegaa Jlmmie Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL e NEW YORK, NY K. T, Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittle John C. Palmer James R, Hodge* August Panepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS J, P, Williamson VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Robert McCutcheon USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Howard Abell Lucas Hernandei Ludwik Borowik David Miller Victor B. Cooper Edward Morales Clarence Crevier James Portway Emil Dupont John Rekstln Leo Dwyer Charles Rice Alberto Espino Walter Saichuk Gorman Glaze Robert O, Smith MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD, Francisco Bueno Ti/.,.. Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK, Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the^ men involved, �SEAFARERS Auffust 18, 1957 KATHRYN (Bull), July 30—Chilr. man, M. Zaionskat tacratary, P. Cor* nlor. Bosun'a Job open due to illness, ^placement aent. Beef concerning Snd officer and OS to be discussed with patrolman in NY. Ship's fund 06. Beport accepted. Contact patrolBian about hot water. Menus to ba typed and placed on tables. NATALIE (Intercontlnantal), July 10 —Chairman, J. NIcholscn; Secratary, B. Tonar. One man logged. One man missed ship after failing to perform duties for 19 days. Report accepted. Delegate discussed chief steward and pantryman's failure to turn to and warned crew about fouling up. Dis­ cussion on draws. MV PONCE, (Ponca), July 30— Chairman, F. Millar; Secratary, W. Haatar. Beef with chief mate about on time for draw* and opening of slop chest. Coalship Vet Tells All In Verse KERN HILLS (NO. Atlantic Marine), July 14—Chairman, F. Throp; Secre­ tary, J. Oorello. One man missed ship; one man hospitalized. Crew getting off after a fiVi mo. trip. New iron purchased. Ship's fund $10.55. Some disputed OT. Ship to be fumigated. Discussion on repair list. Rooms to be left clean for new crew. Nobo(Jy can argue the fact that the SIU veterans and oldtimers from the SUP,,MFOW and MCS active in the American Coal beef really have it on the ball. These brothers of the SIU of NA, acknowledged "Ancient Mariners" in maritime today, are sailing below their regu--* lar ratings under substandard low from SUP Brother George aboard these ships in the front­ non-union conditions, again Gourdin, who's sailing OS on the line of the beef. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfield), June 30—Chairman, J. Parks; Secretary, W. Walker. Two men logged. Cable to headquarters. Do­ nations for relief of disaster victims In La. and Texas totaled $440 from officers and crew. Amount to be sent* via radio to Salvation Army. Ship's fund $1.24. Discussion on loundry facilities. Suggestion to secure new drain for washing machine and new scuppers in laundry room. 8EATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), July IS—Chairman, M. Chapman; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Headquarters no­ tified to have patrolman pay off ship Sunday. Chief mate has foc'sle keys. Clothes not to be left too long in washing machine. Use bulletin board for ship business oniy. Ship's fund $22.10. Any raggestions for new con­ tract negotiaiions to be brought up at meeting. Food orders mixed up. More cooperation requested. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. Request air conditioning be installed. Discus­ sion about dill pickles in messhall. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, T. Montemarlno; Secretary, P. Brady. One bosun. Patrolman to meet ship in Tampa. Ship's fund $18.03. Laundry to be kept clean. Obtain stoppers for laundry sink. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), July 14—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, O. Payne. Some repairs made. Other repairs to be listed. Shore leave hours which were not ailowed will be claimed as OT and taken up with patrolman: list times correctly. Trav­ elers' checks draw in Halifax. Soma disputed overtime to be taken up with patrolman. 585'/i shore leave re­ striction. Reports accepted. All cots and extra linen to be returned. Mid­ ships house, foc'sles to be kept clean­ er. All rooms to be cleaned for pay­ off. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), July 6—Chairman, W. Simpson; Secretary, K. Foster. Most repairs completed. Ship's fund $7. Two members fined $50 for not stand­ ing watch. . New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to two crew members for purchasing large quantity of fancy Ice cream and making cold drinks at coffee time during hot weather. DEL ORO (Miss.), May 25—Chair­ man, U. Sanders; Secretary, H. Gar­ des. Disputed overtime. Awaiting New York decision on penalty cargo wages from voyage No. 40. Commit­ tee to obtain safety report for cap­ tain on two accidents. Sanitary men to work two hours daily and keep ship clean. Ship's fund $70A.5, Pur­ chased reading material. Few hours disputed OT. New delegate elected. Suggestion that ship be stored for 90 days instead of 80. Discussion on cleanliness of laundry. July 22—Chairman, U. Sanford; Sec­ ratary, W. Davanncy. Five men logged. One man hospitalized, return­ ing on Del Norte. Ship's fund $32.02. Some disputed OT. Question on OT for man carried to Bahia. and signed on as repatriated seaman. To call meeting with patrolman about over­ due OT and penalty cargo pay. Keys to be made for messhall and pantry. Messhall and pantry to be locked while ship in port. Porthole screens and hooks for coffee cups to be or­ dered. Discussion on rancid butter. DEL SOL (Miss.), July 7—Chairman, W. Murrell; Secretary, R. Simmons. Ship's fund $15. No beefs: everything running smoothly. Report accepted. To set up laundry cleaning schedule. Numbers to be stenciled over bunks for fire boat drills. Bunks to ba made and kept clean. man missed ship. Reports accepted. Remove cots from poop deck. Need new screen for portholes. Repair list to be made up. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), July 10—Chairman, B. Hanford; Sec­ retary, C. Chandler. Ship's fund $37.50. Some disputed OT and launch service. Delayed sailing. Vote of thanks to steward for job well done. Cots to be removed from deck. Ship to be sprayed for roaches. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), May 25—Chairman, R. SIrols; Secre­ tary, P. Haraye. Ship's fund $21. One man missed ship. Report accepted. Keep messroom clean. Doors to be locked while in port, except gangway side door. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), July 1?— Chairman, P. Van Wygerden; Secre­ tary, A. Smith. Everything running smoothly. Reports accepted. Officials to investigate trouble between 3rd assistant and oiler. Suggestion that hospital be put In shape for any emergencies. proving the time-worn adage that "good union men never grow old." Now, an added talent is showing itself, typified by the verses be­ coal ship Martha Berry. Writing Making no apologies for his from Spain, on his way ''home. rhyming efforts, he makes his point Brother Gourdin sent in this "LOG- plain, showing how keenly the oldA-RHYTHM" on behalf of the men timers on the coal ships feel. LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Ancient Mariners .By GEORGE GOURDIN, SUP. The American Coal Shipping Company, With John L. Lewis laying the keel. Has Joe Curran acting as bosun With an NMU man at the wheel. Well, the court finally reached a decision That it thought was mighty swell. It ruled that the oldest discharges Would solve the problem well. They started with just a few ships. Good old Uncle Sam promising more; To ship the coal the miners work. Costing the taxpayers money galore. The sailor men came from far and wide. To compete for their organization; Some of the discharges were tattered and torn, But they passed ev'ry examination. This set-up started like a dream Till John and Joe concluded. To recruit the mates and engineers With only mine union men included. Joe Curran tried all angles to win. He dug deep in his larder; Shanghaied a few that had retired. Sent an SOS to Snug Harbor. The MEBA and MM&P Went into action on this phony deal. They asked injunctions and won it in court, To teach John and Joe not to steal. The SIU really challenged this move; With the percentage of men in its favor. It'll sign this contract and sail these ships. And be an asset to organized labor. Curran and NMU could've had these jobs Jf he'd agreed in a good union way. To sail with the mates from the MM&P And engineers from the MEBA. Just as I end this line of chatter, I learn from an NMU man. That the retired and disabled aboard these ships Were depriived of their pension plan. The SIU was full of fight. About this time, you can bet, They didn't like the shady deal That the rank-and-file mates would get. They were told their wives would get the checks While they sailed on this flea-bitten scow, But it seems the promise wasn't well kept. As the landlord wants the rent right nowl VENORE (Ore Nay.), July II—Chair­ man, C. Webb; Secretary, T. Cummlngs. One man short. Baker left ship at Canal for wife's burial. Thanked crew for $345 donations. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate eleeted. Recreation room to be kept clean. Cups to be returned. ..Soiled linen to be turned in. Washing machine to be turned off when finished and kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Ropeyarn Art Not Lost Yet Seafarer Frederik Ouwe­ neel has sailed under ten dif­ ferent flags in the last quarter DEL CAMPO (Miss.), June 21 — Chairman, J. Gelssler; Secretary, E. Mcsley. Repairs completed. More stores put aboard. No beefs. Good crew, fine cooperation. Almost all hands equipped with deep water fish­ ing tackle for fine eating fish. Ship's fund $11.25. Coal beef communica­ tion read. Old timers doing fine job to help win beef. Report accepted. Delegate re-elected. Laundry to be kept clean: keep noise down in pas­ sageways. Vote of thanks to delegate for good Job. ~ May 25—Chairman, J. Lapatle; Sec­ retary, R. TIndell. All repairs com­ pleted. Members warned about foul­ ing up. Food beef—70 days' stores for 80 day trip. Ship's fund $11.25. Delegate did good job in settling beefs. Some disputed OT. Report ac­ cepted. Need new pump for washing machine. Delegate and steward to see about shortage of stores. MATTHEW THORNTON (Grain Fleet)—Juno 29—Chairman, C. Carl­ son; Secratary, R. Lee. Beef made FAIRPORT (Waterman), July 14— on small sized mattresses, turned Chairman, J. Nelson; Secretary, W. over to patrolman in Baltimore, noth­ Stark. No Logs received. Two men ing could be done since former stew­ missed ship—squared away. Ship's' ard had accepted them. Company fund $28. Few hours disputed OT. should not be penalized for mistake Repair list turned in. Three men made by one of our men. Repairs fired. Motion that headquarters try have been taken care of. Motion made for better retirement plan. Need new to donate $1 each for ship's fund. iron. Suggestion to use three per­ Take good care of fans and washing colators for coffee each meal. Vote machine, no spare parts aboard. Re­ of thanks to steward dept. To check turn cups to pantry from deck. Burly Pace Thirteen LOG Frederik Ouweneel shows ofF some of the designs he's mode dur­ ing the current voyage of the Fort Hoskins. He soys he used 17 fathoms of 21 thread in the sunflower alone (left). The statuettes flanking the lamp are made from yellow soap and the lamp itself out of rope yarn. It looks like he's earned that nickname. century and, to the surprise of no one, "none of those ships can com­ pete with the stars and stripes." Starting with his native Hollajid. Ouweneel has also sailed under the English, Greek, Norwegian, Swed­ ish, Liberian, Panamanian, Syrian and Israeli flags but "the best thing that ever happened to me w.-^a when I got my SIU book. I am very proud of it." Known to his shipmates on the Fort Hoskins and other SIU ships as "The Flying Dutchman" or "Rope-Yarn Dutch," Ouweneel h.3s put his varied sailing experiences to good use. Using odds and ends of ropeyarns, he's following in the tradition of the old sailing ship hands who made mats and designs with intricate knots and splices to while away their time. This may be a kind of a lost art form today, but it won't disappear altogether while sailors like Ouweneel are at it. By Bernard Seaman �F««* FAorteen SEAFARERS '5ea-Spray' —By S»afanr Robert fink *'Back again? You must have made same ports as last trip/ SlU, A&G District SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND. 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STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you ar* an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS • ••••••• CITY STATE ,1. ZONE... QUEBEC Quebec SAINT JOHN NB 44 Sault-au-Matelot Phone: 3-1569 177 Prince William St. OX 2-3431 Great Lakes District ALPENA Ancnat 19, 195T Asks Reduction In Job Calls II as ordinary seaman on thia vessel on a voyaga from trio Gulf to Santos and on to the Far East. Crewmembers whoso To the Editor: _ names I recall are Frenchy To the Editor: There has been much discus­ Michelet, Rebel Haskell and The following is a copy of a sion recently around the hall Singletary. letter which the chief aboard about reducing the number of I guess I was what you would the Samuel F. Miller sent to the daily shipping calls. I feel It call a charter member of the company's marine superlntendwould be a good Idea. SIU, Joining in April, 1939, and ant. A reduced number of calls being issued book G-133, Dur­ William C. Brown would allow members on the ing the war I was in the Navy Engine delegate beach to give more care to (drafted), and after it back to affairs at home, to other busi­ sailing as AB, 3rd mate and 2nd "Captain J. A. Johnson nesses If they have them, and to mate. Vice President St Marine Super­ things like reporting to the un­ My present occupation as a intendent employment Insurance office. salesman gives me ample time Everybody would then have to think about times gone by. Boston Shipping Corporation time to do these things and still I have pictures of all the ships 153 Milk Street not miss out on the shipping I have sailed in except the old Boston 4, Massachusetts calls at the hall. Arizpa. Certainly I would be I would suggest having two grateful for information leading "Dear Captain: "We are due to make arrival calls in the morning and two in to a copy of same. I can be the afternoon. The AM calls reached at 8376 Arnold Street, in about six hours having com­ pleted voyage No, 1, As you could be at 10 and 11, and at 2 Dearborn 6, Michigan, know the first voyage after and 4 PM on weekday afters Maurice £. Llxotte breakout is generally a pretty noons. There could be one busy one from an engineering Saturday morning call at 10 AM, standpoint. This has been no as well as calls at any time for exception. emergencies. On the same subject, there "For all practical purposes I seems to be no reason for hav­ To the Editor: have had no first assistant for ing our regular membership I'm writing to let the mem­ the entire voyage. One paid off meetings start at 7 PM, when bership know about the good in Honolulu with a back injury they could be started at 6 PM, food and pastries the Steel and I have had the other as a or even earlier, once the daily Advocate has been enjoying two passenger from Pusan to the calls are completed. This would trips running to Japan and States. allow the members time to ful­ Korea. "If it had not been for the full fill other commitments they Last trip we had Sherman cooperation and over-contract can't take care of after the Wright and Herb Knowles hand­ obligation of the entire unli­ meeting and would still enable ling the key jobs in the galley. censed engine department per­ men on the ships, who wished This trip we again have Herby sonnel I would really have had to, to get to the meeting after putting out the food "mother a rough time. As it is, the plant work. used to cook" and if you don't Is in excellent condition. Voyage John Jellette like the first entree, he's got repairs will be very minor. two more you can choose from. "I am handing a copy of this Tom Ulisse is the pastry chef letter to William C. Brown, and his French bread and garlic engine department delegate for bread is out of the Seafarers International To the Editor: this world. Pizza Union. I would be happy to have The following note was re­ pie, jelly dough­ him or any other member of the ceived from the chief engineer nuts and cream unlicensed engine department on this vessel after a fire at sea. puffs are a few with me at any time in the Ship's delegate of the delicacies future as a shipmate." SS Grain Shipper that help make Charles B. McCoy this a happy Chief engineer "To All Departments: crew. t t i "My own personal thanks to That's not all. all of you, each and every one, We got them Ulisse for a job well done, for your co­ right down to operation In the assistance you the last man. Chief cook Know­ gave in fighting the fire we had les swears by his third cook, To the Editor: in the boiler room on the 19th Berton Meade, and galleyman, I wish to express my thanks of June at sea. Through your ef­ Johnny Jackson, as two of the and appreciation, through the forts and attention to duty wa greatest to work with... medium of the LOG, to the offi­ averted what could have been a Keeping a clean pantry and cers and crew brothers of the catastrophe, only because every­ dishing out fine salads we have SS Venore. Their kind and gen­ one did his bit. We controlled Ralph Fitzpatric. In our spotless erous donation, plus their sym­ the fire and brought the ship messroom we have A1 Rios, a pathy, excelled anything I have in." mighty sharp first-class waiter. ever run across. They donated G. F. Brady Sitting back in his arm chair, enough money for my plane fare Chief engineer smiling because he's got such a home and to help with the it it bunch of good, dependable guys funeral expenses of my wife working for him is Chief Stew­ who died when I was a week at ard Aussie Shrimpton. He's the sea, man who doesn't get any credit I also wish to thank the offi­ To the Editor: when the food is good. cers of the welfare services de­ Would any of you oldtimer.4 In closing I want to thank the partment in Baltimore for their have any idea where I may crew and delegates for full aid and help. They took care of obtain a photograph of the old cooperation and thereby making all matters until my return and SS Arizpa belonging to the my job an easy one. helped me after I had gotten Mobile Oceanic Line? I made Luke A. Ciamboll back. my last trip prior to World War Ship's delegate Ronald P. Hannigan Chief Engineer High On SIU Advocate Boasts Culslnog Not Chow SIU HAIL DIRECIORT BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 ,...276 State St. BOSTON James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Ahercom St. E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GiUette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1609-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews, Joint LOG 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone; Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St Phone: Essex 5-2410 Chief Praises Men For Saving Ship Venore Rates Tops With Him Has Soft Spot For Old Arizpa Seafarer Makes Splash On Return To PI Home Back for a visit to his native town of Botolon, in Zombalei province, Philippine Islands, Seafarer Max Felix (seated, canter) played host to provin­ cial and local officials at gath­ ering in his lister's^ home. Flanking Max were Jaime Ferrer, Under-Secretary of Agriculture for the notional government (left), and Manuel D. Barreto, Governor of Zomboles Province (right). Others present included Mayor Juan Gunem of Botolon (seated, 3rd from left). Senator Ferrer was private secretary to the Iota Philippine President Ramon Mogsoysay, who also come from ZamDoles province. " �SEAFARERS Aufust 16. 1957 LOG Happy Birthday! All of the follovAng SIU families have received a $200 maternity bene/ efit plus a $23 bond from the Union in the baby's name: $> - t $1 t 3» » » Sandra Kay Smith, bora July 1, 1957, to. Seafarer and Mrs. Robert G. Smith, Houston, Tex. 4" t Melba Jean Rynes, born January 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawson P. J. Rynes, Summerville, Fla. 4> t • 4" Maria Trinidad Garcia, bora Bryan Lewis Wallace, born July 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl June 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Trinidad Garcia, Galveston, Tex. C. Wallace, La Marque, Tex. 4> 4» 4" i i 4> t 4^ » * Konff Yuen Yuengr, born July 19, Gordon L. Peck Jr., born April 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Yuen 13,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gor­ Pow Yueng. New York City. don L. Peck, New Orleans, La. Dewey L. Milton Jr., born July Donna Marie Booth, bora June 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ Dewey L. Milton, Roanoke, Va. ton R. Booth, Tickfaw, La. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment, Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. I t. ^ i. Miriam Torres, born July 7,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond Torres, Brooklyn, NY. 4> 4> Joseph E. Thomas, Jr. born June 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph £. Thomas, Berkeley, Cal. Looking mighty spry, retired Seafarer Walter Stoll of Savannah sends greetings to for­ mer shipmates as he prepares to celebrate his 75th birthday next Wednesday, August 21st. Stoll is one of the SIU brothers receiving the $150 monthly disability-pension. Israel Trade Now Normal TEL AVIV — A spokesman for 4 4 4 Ernest Charles Biinkerhoff, born the Foreign Ministry here said that July 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Israeli shipping through the Gulf Albert Brinkerhoff, Yulan, NY. of Aqaba is back to normal and that disruption is not expected. Confidence, informed sources in­ dicated, was placed in Secretary of State Dulles' recent assurance to the Israel ambassador that Saudi Arabia would not interfere with Aqaba shipping. It was also an­ nounced that the freighter Athlit is enroute from South Africa to Israel's port of Elath. EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South AHantic and East Coast of United States. WFL-68, 15850 KCo Ships In Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue • • • Every Sunday. 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) ' WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America WCO-2240? KCs West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT U.S. Passenger Liners Safest, CG Stndy Finds /-'Ai! WASHINGTON—^When it comes to safety, American pas­ senger liners are far ahead of foreign carriers. That was the decisive conclusion of a Coast Guard report released last month compar-^ ing US and international holm. The Coast Guard implied standards for ship construc­ that an American ship hit the same Donna Lynn Bryan, born July 14, Brian Anderson Alston, bom July 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ernest Oscar Wm. Alston, Berkeley, Calif. K. Bryan, Houston, Tex. Patricia McKinney, born July 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melville McKinney Jr., Camden, NJ. J. i Vivian and IVilllam Mora, born June 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph A, Mora, New York, NY. Pare Fifteen Personals Walter Yeoke, Losmar Contact William Davies at 2727 De Anza Trailer Harbor, San Diego 9, California. Phone — Broadway 3-3211. 4 4 4 Chief Mate Thomas Heaney Nick Leone Bob Walker would like to get in touch with you. His address is 219-48th street. Union City, NJ. Telephone—Union 4-8627. 4 4 4 Former Matthew Thornton Crewmembers Will the men who worked on the Matthew Thornton on April 29th in the No. 5 hold please contact Stephen Emerson. He lives in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas. 4 4 tion. The report, detailing the way would probably have been case for American construction able to keep from heeling as badly, standards, was made public by the and might not have capsized. The Coast Guard also pointed House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, which asked for a study after out that American ships are less likely than foreign ships to be the sinking of the Andrea Doria. The Coast Guard pointed out destroyed by fire. The 1948 Conven­ that American passenger liners tion provides for three types of outstrip foreign competition most structural fire protection, with one sharply in compartmentation and setting out a comprehensive stand­ damage stability, two of the most ard of structural fire protection, important areas involving safety. and the other two methods merely The US is in a class by itself in requiring specific detecting and ex­ provisions for structural fire pro­ tinguishing equipment. The Coast tection, which combines protection Guard pointed out that American and control. It also tops foreign ships use the first method, which shipping in lifeboat launching pro­ eliminates combustible materials cedures, safety communication and from -the structure work of the vessel, and requires a series of fire other fire-fighting devices. American ships are built to barriers to minimize fire spread. higher standards of compartmen­ All European carriers use methods tation than foreign carriers, the 2 and 3. The report concludes: "Safety is Coast Guard reported. According a comparative quality that is meas­ to the 1948 International Conven­ tion lor the Safety of Life at Sea, ured in terms of probabilities. ships must be built with a subdivi­ Accordingly, it cannot be positively sion factor of .48. American ships, stated that a particular vessel will constructed under Coast Guard or will not be involved in a catas­ standards, must have a subdivision trophe. However, the accumulation factor of .35. The difference means of "extras" of the type previously that foreign ships can barely with­ indicated in this letter, definitely stand damage to two adjacent main increases the probabilities of an compartments without sinking, American Merchant Marine with a while American ships might bf safety record second to none." able to stand up even if three adja­ cent main compartments were damaged. US ships also lead foreign com­ petition in damage stability, or the ability of the vessel to keep from The iceberg season is finally capsizing or heeling over exces­ sively after damage. The 1948 over, one month later than usual. convention and the Coast Guard's The international ice patrol has standards require ships to be able been closed down until next spring to withstand safely damage to two after an unusually heavy plague of adjacent main compartments ex­ 'bergs. Normally, the ice menace ends tending inboard approximately 18 feet. But American ships must about July 1 and the patrols are also be able to remain afloat and withdrawn on the 15th of July. But on a reasonably steady keel if the this year the big ice mountains damage length is 46 feet, while the have been so numerous that ocean 1948 convention allows a damage shipping has been forced to travel length of only 291^ feet. The on track B rather than the normal Coast Guard said the ability of the northernmost track C used gener­ ships to survive under the greater ally in the summertime. The huge 'bergs break off the assumed damage is particularly important where wing tanks are Greenland ice pack because of melting due to warmer weather in involved. Differences in compartmentation the Arctic spring season. This year, and damage stability were high­ apparently, milder weather in the lighted by the sinking of the An­ far north resulted in a heavier than drea Doria, which had its wing usual production of bergs with con­ tanks ripped open by the Stock­ sequent peril to shipping. Atlantic Ice Danger Ends 4 M. Roy Fraiser Sam Spade left money for you with Chris at the Green Frog in San Francisco on July 19th. 4 4 4 Ralph Ewing Please contact J. W. Hamilton, 20 Grand Avenue, Hicksville, NY. It is urgent. 4 4 4 Mike M. Perez Lilly Saldana (Mrs. Eddie Roe) would like you to get in touch with her at 9619 E. Avenue N., Houston 12, Texas. 4 4 4 Merwyn E. Watson Would you please contact M. E. Lizotte at 8376 Arnold, Dearborn 6, Michigan. 4 4 4 Samuel Joseph Anderson Contact your wife at 8023 Stedman Street, Houston, 1*0X38. She will be, thereja a Seafarer! 7wa •pRicesAraifio<fj/<i BAffm/lgAMPAEWYC^S/UC/lfF^/^S ARe SSAKPD fVP. rue MEMBERS OF W Wf/^e/.T TIME YouksArrHE fiAU. •\ �Vol. XIX No. 17 » OFFICIAL SEAFARERS ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION * LOG AlHIHtf U 1957 ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT > AFL.CIQ Union Men Rebuild For Storm Victims Seafarers Aid In La, Home-Building Drive NEW ORLEANS—In the wake of hurricane Audrey and its devastating tidal wave that left thousands homeless and claimed a toll of more than 600 persons dead and missing in the Cameron, La., area,-*^ AFL-CIO unions organized flood and wind-devastated area, quickly to join with other the AFL-CIO and the American agencies in relief for the disaster Red Cross joined forces to restore victims. homes which had been completely Spurred by the knowledge that demolished. The Red Cross pro­ many SIU members and their fam­ vided building materials, food and ilies suifered great loss and hard­ shelter for the home builders. AFLship, Seafarers in Louisiana have CIO trade unionists, responding to taken a leading part in the trade a program outlined by Victor Busunion effort to provide prompt and sie, president of the Louisiana needed relief. In New Orleans, the State Labor Council, volunteered SIU membership gave generously their labor to build houses on week­ to a disaster relief fund raised by ends. the New Orleans Central Labor Ten Seafarers were members of Council which, as the LOG went the first New Orleans team of 37 to press, had climbed to nearly workers that moved into Cameron $25,000. on the weekend of August 3 to Seafarers also pitched in to do launch the big volunteer mass con­ their part to help building trades struction project. craftsmen with one of the most The New Orleans contingent was dramatic phases of the relief pro one group of nearly 150 AFL-CIO gram^mass construction of homes union members who worked in 100Group o Seafarers are up bright ond early at 4 AM to fofn New Orleans contingent of volunteer for the homeless. degree heat that weekend in a con­ home buildws headed for Cameron, Louisiana. Men are front (I to r) Herman Troxclair, SIU patrol­ As thh waters receded from the struction marathon which com­ man; LOUIS O Lwry, John Calamla; middle rowfl to r) lames Lea, Larry Von Lofton, Douglas "Smiley" pleted five new homes for families Clauisen, Tom Goul^ patrolman; rear {I to rj Bill Mitchell, Bernle Guarino, Bob Creel. Other Sea­ left desolate by the hurricane. farers left from Lake Charles. Under the glaring sun construc­ tion crews from Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Shreveport joined the New Orleans men in the massive task of clearing sites and reconstructing homes WASHINGTON — Proposals to from foundations to rooftops. The extend the trade-in authority of work on the five homes was com­ the Maritime Administration for pleted in less than 36 hours. Some another five years have been ap­ of the gangs worked far into the proved by the House Merchant night under floodlights powered by Marine Committee. Specifically, portable generators. Houses were the proposed legislation would ex­ built for two families in Creole, tend until June 30, 1962, the MA's one in Cameron and two In Grand power to buy trade-in ships 12 Chernier. years old or older from private Putting into full play the tradi­ operators. tional trademarks of the seafaring The original legislation had pro­ trade—special skills, brawn and vided for the trade-ins to take ability to work as a team—the Sea­ place when the ships were 17 years farers, by all accounts, made a of age. This was amended subse­ valuable contribution to the pro­ quently with the amendment due gram. In hours of diligent and to run out on June 30, 1958. conscientious labor, extending over Maritime wants the extension of Saturday and Sunday and sand­ the amendment so that it can get wiched in between two six-hour bus earlier action on replacement of rides, the New Orleans construction Foundation for new home In Cameron goes up as soon as gang arrived. Even bus driver W. A. Pollc shipping fleets and spread out the team, which included skilled crafts­ pitched in, shedding his uniform to lend a hand. Homes were put up In other flood-stricken towns with men from the various building replacement program. some of the volunteers working far Into tho night under floodlights to make the target of completing a Shipowner groups have also trades union, completed a house number of houses each weekend. gone on record for the measure, and turned it over to the owner, inasmuch as it gives them more ready for occupancy. leeway on the ships they trade in. The following weekend, more than a dozen Seafarers moved into the area to assist in the important work of laying foundations on which other teams would erect houses during the weekend. SAN FRANCISCO —Former The work was carried on within President Herbert Hoover was sight of fields still littered with a guest of American President debris from homes hit by the hur­ Lines aboard the liner President ricane. "I sure never thought it was Hoover on the occasion of his as bad as this," said C. K. Carter, 83rd birthday. Members of the Shreveport contractor and member Marine Cooks and Stewards of the AFL-CIO Carpenters Union Union in the ship's steward de­ there. "I saw the London Blitz and partment turned out an elab­ a lot of other things in World War orate birthday feed including a II, and this would sure match it. birthday cake modeled after the It may even be worse." ship with a lighted candle in its The AFL-CIO councils and the single stack. Red Cross plan to build at least 25 The party was served cham­ houses in the same manner on com­ pagne, shrimp curry, lobster ing weekends, depending of the Newburg, prawns and other weather and the amount of mate­ elaborate culinary preparations. rials on hand. The attitude of the One hundred fifty guests were volunteer workers was summed up Smiling members of New Orleani AFL-CIO volunteer team pose for photo In front of completed at the party which was hosted by one man who paused to say, "I house. Picture was taken by John Herrmann, New Orleans photographer, and AFL-CIO member by Ralph K. Davies and George came down here for the sake of my who volunteered his services to make film documentaiy. Other volunteer groups from Lake Charles, Killion, board chairman and city and my union, but now I just want to be here to help these Pfesident of APL. Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Alexandria also workea on home-building projects which are scheduled people." to continue for several more weeks. Ask Wider Trade-In Bill APL Liner Is Host To Hoover 1: I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 August 2, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COURT VOIDS BAN ON SIU PICKETING FARM LOBBY RAPS ’50-50’ AGAIN SIU RETAINS COAL JOB LEAD DESPITE CO. AID TO NMU CURRAN DUCKS OUT OF BLACKLIST; PASSES BUCK TO SHIPOWNERS COURT THROWS OUT LA. SHERIFF’S PICKET BAN ON SEAFARERS HUB QUIET; PICK-UP DUE FARM BLOC LAUNCHES RENEWED ATTACK ON’50-50’ PRACTICES PHS WARNS OF ASIA FLU OUTBREAK THROUGHOUT US ANOTHER BILLION FARM AID OKAYED ; ’50-50’ INTACT ALASKA FISHERY PACT WON FIRST P-A BOX SHIP DUE ON MAIDEN RUN IN SEPT. WC PENSION MERGER NEARING FINAL OKAY INDIA SEEKS SOLUTION FOR PORT JAMS SENATE OK’S INFLATABLE LIFE RAFTS U.S. PASSENGER LINERS SAFEST, CG STUDY FINDS ISRAEL TRADE NOW NORMAL UNION MEN REBUILD FOR STORM VICTIMS ASK WIDER TRADE-IN BILL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/02/1957 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. XIX, No. 17 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8f10fd30b99fe91e7d18612c963047cc.PDF 29b59e407c3c838eea4d847479c3930c PDF Text Text •?S?T7 SEAFARERS f LOG • f^.-r ,.>!i - I " \-y^1 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CiO • COAL CO. UPS SlU FIRINGS TO AID NMU I' f • 1^'. •' I -I mI M\ ^ . •:? . ':A§ - 4 i -'C;:V J -Story On Page 3 DETERMINED TO AID NMU by any means, American Coal Shipping has sharply stepped up the pace of phony firings of SIU oldtimers on the ships. The increased discrimination against SIU came after NMU showed its inability to overcome the SIU lead in the fleet. Bu*t de­ spite the company's tactics, the SIU, with the staunch aid of oldtimers from the A&G, the Sailors Union, Ma­ rine Firemen and Marine Cooks and Stewards, is still maintaining its lead which now stands at 103 to 94. On the last ship alone, the Coal Miner, the company fired three SIU men for transparently flimsy reasons and at­ tempted to fire a fourth in order to give the NMU an edge. (Story on page 3.) SIU Fights Strike Ban In La. Town -Story On Page 3 "I IBL Asks Curran Ouster From Labor Ethics Body Story On Page 2 a •£ -As C Seafarer aboard Jean Lafitte Lite At (above) leans anxiously over rail as motor launch crew of MSTS transport General Pat­ rick takes Lafitte's stricken third mate aboard for trans­ fer to transport. Mate had suffered stroke at sea. Photo by William Calefato. At right, lifeboat crew of Robin Wentley rows back to ship after picking up canister of medicine dropped from Coast Guard plane. Medicine was for AB James Girolami who suffered asthma attack. Photo by Charles Matthews. (Wentley S-tory on Page ,15).,, • , ' . M:-: '-SI :-S �•^ -I •ft !• i-f t • r- ' •t - I SEAFARERS :Pa*®. Tifir®:. 'Oust Curran' IBL Demands; Lakes Drive On CHICAGO—A full-scale organizing drive in the Great Lakes area has been voted by delegates to the convention of the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen, AFL-CIO. At the same time, the assem-^ bled delegates called for re­ dores operating the main piers in moval of Joseph Curran, presi­ Milwaukee. Toledo, Cleveland, Chi­ dent of the National Maritime cago, Detroit and Buffalo, and has Union, from the AFL-CIO Ethical long been active in the Great Lakes area. It hopes to have every long­ practices Committee. The convention on the motion of shore worker on the Lakes carrying a rank and file delegate charged an IBL book aftea the St. Lawrence that Curran was "unfit to continue Seaway opens. as a member of the Ethical Prac­ The organizing drive will be pro­ tices Committee" because of his moted by MTD port councils, which open support of the AFL-ousted are being set up international Longshoremen's As­ throughout the sociation against the IBL in the last region. Councils ^ew York dockworkers election. have already Curran had come out with a public been established statement on the eve of that elec­ in the head of tion urging dockthe Lakes region, workers, to vote Buffalo, Detroit for the discred­ and St. Louis, ited ILA. and are being or­ The MTD-affilganized in Chi­ Slaughter iated dockwork­ cago, Milwaukee ers union has set and other Great Lake ports. its sights on in­ Full support for the IBL drive creasing its mem­ was pledged by leaders of the bership in Great Maritime Trades Department and Lakes ports from high officials of other AFL-CIO Long 8,000 to 20,000 imions. Among the speakers ad­ when the St. Lawrence Seaway is dressing the convention and pledg­ completed next year. ing cooperation were MTD Secre• The IBL has contracts with steve- tai'y-Treasurer Harry O'Reilly and SIU of NA President Paul Hall. The IBL also heard from William Lee, president of the Chicago Fed­ eration of LabolFand vice-president of the Int'l Brotherhood of Team­ sters. Lee pledged the IBL his support "now and in the future" because he said, "it stands for clean and wholesome trade union­ LAKE CHARLES—Seafarers and ism." ether union members in this area Hall reiterated the SIU's "un­ •re still at work assisting victims qualified support" of the IBL as oi Hurricane Audrey who lost their authorized by niembership action. homes in the big blow. Union build­ In other actions, IBL President ing tradesmen are putting up new Larry Long and IBL Secretaryhomes on the weekends for storm Treasurer E. L. "Buster" Slaughter victims who are unable to replace their dwellings and port agent Le- were reelected to another term. roy Clarke reports good progress toward the goal of the campaign. Seafarers on several ships in this area have contributed heavily to the relief of the hurricane victims. Prominent "among them was the Lucille Bloomfield out of Houston which raised over $400 for this purpose. Shipping has been moderate in WASHINGTON—A 12V^-percent the past two weeks with tankers pay increase for the nation's SOO,supplying all of the business there was. The Chiwawa, Royal Oak, 000 postal workers was voted by Council Grove, Bents Fort, Cities the House of Representatives last Service Norfolk, Winter Hill, Gov- week by a margin of 379 to 38 after enrment Camp and Cities Service a union-sponsored drive for a dis­ Miami kept things hopping for charge petition was successful. The discharge petition was made Cities Service. The Val Cfiem, (Valentine); Maxton (Pan Atlantic) necessary by the fact that the and Mermaid (Metro) also called House Rules Committee had bot­ tled up the bill. The petition was In the area. signed by 218 House members, a sufficient number to get the bill out of committee and onto the Aug. 2,1957 Vul.XIX No. 16 floor of the House. President William Doherty of the National Association of Letter Carriers had asked ' AFL-CIO unions to write to members of the PAOT. HALL. Secretary-Treasurer House urging them to sign a dis­ HEBBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA- charge petition. Accordingly, SIU VAN. i4rt Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SPIVACX. AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL. Staff Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall sent Writers. BILL MOODT. Gulf Area Repre­ personal letters to all of the mem­ sentative. bers of the House on behalf of the Published biweekly et the headquarters •f the Seafarers International Union, At­ postal workers. lantic • Gulf District, AFL-CIO. *75 Fourth More than 100 of the Represen­ Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth f-4<00. Entered as second class matter tatives acknowledged the letters at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY. under and affirmed that they would sign tha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. or had signed the discharge petir . Avrqst 2, 1!!57 LOG Speak Out At SIU Meetinge Hire Panama Crews To Sail US Ships Under the Union constitution every ihember attending a Un­ ion meeting is entitled to WASHINGTON-:^A strong protest against the use of Paiianominate himself for the elected manian crews'to move picket ships for the US Air ForcG Has posts to be filled at the meeting b^en registered with the Defense Department by Rep. John F. —chairman, reading clerk and Shelley (Dem.-Calif.). Shelley recording secretary. Your Un­ has called on the Department at "'established local rates" in ion urges you .to take an active to hire American seamen for Panama and flown back to, that part in meetings by taking these the remaining five ships which are country after delivering the ship. posts of service. 1Q his letter Shelley declare'd"I being employed in guided missile serlouMy question the policjr of And, of course, all members test operations. have the right to take the floor The ships in question are beiu? having a vessel operating under a and express their opinions on moved from the Rodman Air Force United States; Government contract any officer's report or issue un­ Base in Panama to Patrick Air manned by a foreign crew, not sub­ der discussion. Seafarers are Force Base in Florida. The latter ject to security clearance. . . . Fur­ urged to hit the deck at these base is a guided missile testing ther I question the propriety of meetings and let their ship­ center and the vessels are stationed using- such a crew at substandard mates know what's on their as picket ships in various parts of pay scales, undercutting American minds. seamen, in any activity supported the missile-firing range. The Panamanian crew was hired by the Gtfvernmcnt." SINK... orSWIM (or, 'How To Make A Six Out Of A Nine') Written by: "Big Joe." Starring: "Big Joe." Produced by: "Big Joe." Directed by: "Big Joe." Sound Effects: "Big Joe." The following item appeared in the NMU "Pilot" of July 10: JOE,/ THE MOSff Howooyou voir? 'Audrey' Aid Work Cains In Lk. Chas. House Hikes Postal Wage SEAFARERS LOG 1'^-' v^- tion.: - 'i,-,',/'. I Big Joe is on the ball. Ya know what I mean?" Here's how the above story CHARACTER: "Yeah, gee Big may have come about: Joe, you're wonderful. How (Big Joe is hunched over a do ya do it? But as I was typewriter, pecking out a letter saying, we gotta do somewhich reads: "Dear Big Joe: thin'. The LOG keeps We the crew of the SS Wind­ printing the American Coal jammer are behind you ICQ per­ score and the boys are ask­ cent because you're the greatest ing how come. After all, and the most. Signed ."). the company is breaking its BIG JOE (to himself):"Man, back for us and w^re still that's what I like to hear. on the short end." Those boys know what BIG JOE: "Never mind the they're talking about." LOG and the facts. Facts (There is a frantic knocking . is for phonies. I'll rally on the door). the membership with the old hoopla." BIG JOE: "Come in!" CHARACTER: "But whadda (Door opens and a character we gonna say in the 'Pilot'?" comes running in). BIG JOE: "Big Joe will have CHARACTER: "Big Joe, Big the answer in a minute. Joe, we just got the latest It's right here in this book, score on American Coal. It writen by another guy ain't good. The skipper named Joe, a guy with real fired four SIU men, but talent." they were replaced by four (Big Joe reaches into a more SIU men. We're be­ book shelf and pulls out a hind 103 to 94! Whadda well-thumbed volume en­ we gonnado? The company titled, "How to Answer the sux-e is giving the SIU the Facts, or. People is Meat­ business but they're still balls Who Think They're out front. I'm getting People," by the old master worried." himself—Joe Stalin). BIG JOE: "Like I said, we'll "Now we'll see how to handle whip 'em down on the this situation. This boy was docks." good. Remember when I CHARACTER: "You said that said 'Hail the great and before. But what do we wise leadership of Comrade "tell the members now, Big Stalin?' Big Joe knows the Joe?" real ones from the phonies, BIG JOE: "You tell them Big don't I?" (Big Joe then flips the pages quickly, Joe is on the ball. And • < stops on ^ one of-- the pages when Big Joe is on the ball, headed, "Why give it to them straight, when you can lie abcmt it?" Big Joe reads the page). BIG JOE: "Here it is. Just what we need. Give me the .dictaphone, quick!" (Big Joe then ,starts dic­ tating from the book). (Curtain) (Scene two.- Big Joe is read­ ing out loud from the July 18 "Pilot"). BIG JOE: "The 'Pilot' stopped publishing its count of men aboard American Coal ships several weeks ago... why get the BlU brass any more scared than they are? ... The fact is that the NMU has the. lead and that is why the SIU has been stalling. As for the figures published by SIU to show otherwise, they aiTive at _ those, by a very simple method — they're . lying." BIG jpE: (looking doum at the character): "See, Big Joe always finds a way." CHARACTER: "Yeah, Big Joe. You're the most." (Curtain) (Ed. note: The American Coal shipping scores printed by the LOG are based on the numbers of SIU and NMU men shipping aboard the company's vessels. The latest figures are SIU 103; NMU 94. The NMU 'Pilot' has the same figures. Apparently that's why it doesn't publish them.) •' • I : �• .f' ' • . '•• :>r,•^../. " ^.'t95T SlSAFAtiEltS 1,000th Seafarer Gets Check-Up LOO ,P!»r» Ttry. Co Firing Of SlU Men In Help NMW Plan The well-developed pattern of partnership between the National Maritime Un­ ion and the American Coal Shipping Company emerged more clearly this week with additional firings of Seafarers aboard the Coal Miner. The stepp^-up bar­ rage of firings of SIU old103; NMU, 64, as oldtimers Coal Boxscore timers, with no comparable SIU, from all SIU affiliates are stand­ The full effects of the NMUaction against NMU men, ing firm under company pressure. company partnership on the However, if the company had not made it plain that the com­ embarked on the campaign of fir­ standings on American Coal pany is intensifing this at­ ings and other discrimin|ition it is ships are shown by the following tack to strengthen the clear that by now the SIU would figures: • NMU was given an original Lab technician John Gearrity prepares oldtimer JaMes Hamilton for his physical check-up at the SlU health center. Hamilton was the 1,000th Seafarer to be examined at the center. Now on the beach in NY, Hamilton was one of the many SlU oldtimers fired by American Cool. He was aboard the Thomas Paine. had a solid majority on the NMU position and try to have coal ships which the NMU could destroy the SIU majority on not have overcome under any cir­ the coal ships. cumstances. The company effort edge of six frozen jobs on the Coal Miner. e Even before the current Coal Miner firings, the SIU had. documented 25 instances of fir­ ing or other discrimination against SIU men which deprived, them of coal ship jobs. Yet de­ spite this situation the count) stands at SIU, 103; NMU, 94, counting the six frozen jobs in' NMU's total. In even-steven competition: then, the SIU would be holding somewhere around 130 jobs by now out of a total of 196. But the company just wouldn't have it that way. Despite this situation, the SIU then, has staved off certain defeat has maintained its lead on the coal for the NMU. ships with the count standing at American Coal's current tactics make it obvious that the company hopes to press the firings, ship by ship, in a campaign of attrition against the SIU's supply of oldtimers. The SIU, of course, is doc­ umenting these instances and filing charges with the National Labor Relations Board accordingly. Admiration for the tenacity of the oldtimers in the face of these NEW ORLEANS—^Refusal of a county sheriff to permit picketing or a strike at an in­ obstacles was voiced by the mem­ dustrial installation in Plaquemines Parish in Southeast Louisiana was under attack by the bers of the four-man coordinating SIU in US District Court here as the LOG went to press this week.. committee — Morris Weisberger, The SIU appeal to the+ Sailors Union; Ed Turner, Marine we are particularly proud of the courts resulted from the jail­ charged. Sheriff'Wooten informed SIU representatives and the em­ Cooks; Sam Bennett, Marine Fire­ way members of all the affiliated ing of SlU-HlWD representa­ ^lU representatives "that when ployees of Superior Derrick of men, and Paul Hall, Atlantic & unions are seeing this beef through tive Martin Gould and Seafarers Superior Derrick Corp. came their civil rights as guaranteed by Gulf District. The committee de­ in the face of company-NMU pres­ Edward Rosen and Louis Camara. down there he had assured them the US Constitution and by Fed­ clared that: "While this develop­ sure. It is obvious by now that (Continued on page 10) ment is not entirely unexpected The three were arrested while that there would be no strikes and eral and state law. picketing at the entrance of a bulk no picketing in Plaquemines Par­ cargo loading facility operated by ish." Superior Derrick Corp., a sub­ Wooten then ordered the pickets sidiary of Atlantic and Gulf Steve­ "to remove the picket line entirely, dores, Inc. to disperse their peaceful assem­ Caught short by the surpirise revelation of its secret blacklist deal with the American SIU attorneys asked the court bly, to stop publicizing their dis­ to restrain Sheriff Chester Wooten, pute and to'leave the vicinity of Merchant Marine Institute, the National Maritime Union was still in process of covering his chief deputy Albert Cosse and the plant under penalty of arrest up last week. Far from revealing the nature of the blacklist dieal, which has been in effect other Plaquemines deputies from and imprisonment." for three months now, the Interfering with SIU members and The employees and the SIU rep­ NMU "Pilot" was conspicuous­ hiring procedure would be a matter rid of a seaman he dislikes is to employees of Superior Derrick in resentatives then removed the of great newsworthiness to seamen, dig up a reason for firing him. exercising their right to picket and picketline, left the vicinity and re­ ly silent on the subject. but the last "Pilot" saw it other­ From there on, the record goes into The only hint of anything re­ assemble peacefully. District Judge assembled at a rural store about the" central files of Marine Index, wise. Herbert W. Christenberry delayed one mile from the plant entrance. motely relating to this taboo sub­ an outfit that makes a specialty That situation is expected to ject was contained in the New York his ruling pending presentation of "At 1:30 PM," the petition con­ port agent's report, buried back on change with the upcoming issue of reporting on personal injury additional sworn statements of tinued, Chief Deputy Co.sse and an­ cases and also was involved in a witnesses. District Attorney Lean- other deputy ordered SIU repre­ page 9 of the July 18 "Pilot." The which no doubt will contain more labor spy apparatus. blood and thunder attacks on the der Perez appeared as attorney for sentatives "to disassemble aU the report stated in an offhand manner Once a man's name winds up in that "A special meeting was held SIU. It can be expected that NMU the sheriff. employees and to leave Plaque­ in the Port today for the purpose President Joseph Curran will work Marine Index' file, any NMU-conFiled on behalf of SIU repre­ mines Parish within five minutes up a fever pitch in a vain effort to tracted company now has the right sentatives Tom Gould and Martin and not stop until outside the Par­ of voting on an amendment to the apologize and defend a system to refuse to liire him, no matter hiring clause. Details on this will Gould and employees of the Su­ ish limits." These orders were ac­ which threatens to deprive all NMU what the circumstances. There is perior Derjick Corp., the SIU companied by "vile and abusive be carried elsewhere in the 'Pilot'." members of their job rights. no hearing procedure and no ap­ For some reason, no details were petition pointed out that prior to language," the court was told. peal. The innocent are hurt along carried anywhere in the issue. Nor­ Attack Under Way the strike, ail but two of the some The petition then recounted that mally, any changes affecting the with the guilty, with the full ap­ In fact, one line already making proval and cooperation of the 60 employees of Superior had ap­ while Tom Gould engaged Cosse the rounds among the unhappy NMU. plied to the SIU Harbor and In­ and the deputy in conversation, NMU-AMMI clique is that the SIU land Waterways Division for mem­ Martin Gould, Camara and Rosen is "defending the performers." bership and representation. The returned by automobile to the road company operates heavy lift float­ leading into the loading plant and As every Seafarer knows, the ing derricks in New Orleans har­ "again began peaceful picketing." SIU for years has had a system of bor and a coal loading installation self-discipline which is written out Almost immediately Cosse and at Wood Park, on the west bank of the deputy "drove up at high in detail in the Union's constitu­ SIU membership meet­ tion and which provides "punish­ the Mississippi River, south of New speed" and demanded to know by Orleans. what authority the picketing was ings are held regularly ment to "fit the crime." What the After repeated unsuccessful ef­ being conducted. When Martin every two weeks on Wed­ AMMI and NMU do not like about SAN FRANCISCO—There was a such a system is that it spells out break in the temporary lull that forts to arrange a meeting with the Geuld said the picketing was being nesday nights at 7 PM in the rights of the membership and has hit shipping on the West Coast company 'to talk contract terms, carried on according to Federal the men on the floating derricks and Louisiana law, Cosse replied: all SIU ports. All Sea« permits a man to defend himself during recent weeks. Shipping has went on strike the night pf July 12. "I am the law in Plaquemines farers are expected to before his Union brothers against almost tripled in the last two week charges. As a result, it often hap­ period in the port and it is hoped The following Monday morning Parish." He then arrested Martin (July 15) employees at the Wood Gould, Rosen and Camara and took, attend; those who wish to pens that such charges have been that it will continue to improve. Park coal facility went on strike. them to the parish prison where be excused should request thrown out as being the product of There were 10 vessels in port they were held under $500 bond permission by telegram personal grudges. Just Two Pickets The NMU-AMMI blacklist on the during the past period. The Kyska, A "peaceful picket line" consist­ each until the SIU finally obtained (be sure to include reg­ other hand, simply condemns a sea­ Maiden Ci'eek (Waterman) and ing of "two striking employees" their release at 8:30 o'clock that istration number). The man to lifetime exile from the Rebecca (Intercontinental) paid was set up, the SIU petition pointed night. The petition pointed out that next SIU meetings will be: shipping industry^purely on the off. The Jean La F^tte, Kyska, out. Some 30 to 35 other employees say-so of the skipper and the com­ Wild Ranger and Maiden Creek were "peacefully assembled" and the Sheriff's deputies threatened August 7 pany hiring boss. The NMU ];as (Waterman) signed on. sitting near a road leading into the to repeat this course of action if The Steel Scientist (Isthmian), nothing to say, one way or another, August 21 Installation. About six Superior the SIU representatives returned Chickasaw, Madaket (Waterman), having washed its hands of re­ employees went to work through to Plaquemines Parish. September 4 sponsibility for defending its mem­ were in port to be serviced. There SIU attorneys contended that the the picket line "without molesta­ September 18 were no reported beefs and all bership's job rights. tion or interference." t ;!.• Plaquemines sheriff and-his depu­ All a skipper has to do to get vessels were in good shape. Shortly thereafter,, the-petition ties had conspired to deprive the SIU Fights La. Sheriff's Ban On Right To Picket Silence Reigns In Blacklist Deal SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS V, •| -'Sv ''\ 5F Shipping Bounces Up "1 N • '^1 ^1 • i\ • :-?\l -I �rajre rour J - i•r; M rl^i SEAFARERS British Builders Plan 65,000-Ton Atom Ships Two British firms have announced plans for construction of giant 65,000-ton atom-powered tankers within the past week. At the game time, an American maritime publication has called for discarding of plans for atom-powered dry- ments of the warship. Funds for a cargo ships as prohibitively nuclear merchant ship "Pacific expensive and offering no commer­ Shipper" believes, could better be applied toward immediate needs of cial advantage. The British tanker plans were maritime for current replacement announced by the HawhMr Siddely programs. Group, a major aircraft producer, and by the British branch of Babcock and Wilco.x, a leading engi­ neering firm. The Hawker Siddely plans are being drafted in collaboration with John Brown and Company, which built the two huge Cunard passen­ ger ships, the Queens Mary and Elizabeth. Few details were made Jn the announcement. Subsequently, Babcock' and Wil­ cox said they had similar plans in Veteran Seafarer Curt Starke, the works and stated, "In view of the high capital cost of nuclear in­ well known to many sailormen as stallation, the nearest approach at the biggest little man in the mari­ the present time to economic com­ time industry, passed away in his petition with conventional power Sarasota, Florida, home last April, is, of course, the large oil the SEAFARERS LOG learned this week. His death from unspe­ tanker. . . ." cified causes came at the age of 57. Skepticism as to the outlook for Once seen, Starke was never to atom-powered freightships was ex­ pressed in a recent is^ue of the be forgotten because he stood just "Pacific Shipper." The magazine four feet tall, making him the called preliminary expenditures on smallest man by far ever to work the subject "a wild goose chase but aboard an SIU ship. But his size dimly related to the American was no index to his strength or aWllty. A circus acrobat by trade, merchant marine." Starke could hold up his own end Nuclear powered-shipping, the on a ship with the best of them, magazine declares, is in the "kin- although he often had difficulty dergarden stage." A ship which can convincing mates of that fact when circumnavigate the world without they first caught sight of him. refueling is "a complete commer­ A native of Germany, Starke cial absurdity" . . . The second 'ad­ vantage' is another lulu: 'quick turn-around in port'—no delay while bunkering! Why doesn't some old-fashioned inventor come jip with an oil barge that could come alongside while the ship is dis­ charging and loading cargo? Oh well, who cares about a nasty thing like cargo?" A cargo carrier it adds, does not need the high speed, the capability of sharp turns and other require- Attenst Z, l9Si LOG cepted. Classes not to be placed In •Ink. Vote of thanks to steward for work well dona while man was ill and one man misains in galley. Dis­ cussion about washing machine] to retain present one. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Tran^fuall, Juna 30—Chairman, J. Sandars; Sacratary, P. McNabb. New deleeate elected. Locka on foc'sle doora to ba repaired. Return all cupa to pantry. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June 36—Chairman, R. Knowles; Secretary, A. Shrimpton. One man missed ves­ sel last voyage; headquarters notiBed. Letter to headquarters regarding dis­ continuance of travelers checks; let­ ter to be posted on bulletin board and comments pro and con invited by crew members. Most repairs com­ pleted; other repairs to be taken up with dept. heads. Ship's fund $4.76. Discussion regarding locking messhall when in port; vaiious small items regarding stewards dept.—steward cooperation in all cases. Function ,bf safety delegates explained. Steward ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), July 1—Chairmen, W. Moore; Secre­ tary, P. Lepei. Slop chest lacks many items; poor selection of sizes in work gear. Suggestion to make list of re­ quired items and submit to captain. Captain wiU order from Sea . Chest. Ask voluntary donations to purchase magazines for library. Reporter elected; will buy magazines and ex­ change library books. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and •election of menus. Need more pil­ lows; messroom to ba kept clean; return cups to pantry. Mailing meiiu of 4th of July. CANTICNY (CIHasService), June 1« —Chairman, A. Alexander; Secretary, J. Phillips. Some disputed OT. Deck delegate to see about equalizing over­ time. Report accepted. Change idilpping rules for B and C men from M to 90 days. Motion defeated. Need better variety of food. Suggestion made that safety' goggles, rubber gloves and suijta ba furnished by thecompany for men washing paint with acid. Curt Starke Dies; Starred With Circus HURRICANI (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, T. King; Secretary, H. Carv urged members to return linen andexplained proper procedure of issu­ ance. miehaal. Wringer for washing ma­ chine purchased; machine 4n good working condition now. Draw to be made every five days. Report accept­ ed. New reporter elected. Locker In fireman's room to be repaired. Dis­ cussion to have kcya made for aU foc'sles. ROYAL OAK (Cttlaa Service), July 6—Chairman, J. HIggins; Secretary, ROBIN COODFiLLOW (Rebln), June 33—Chairman, E. Cpuldlng; Secretary, J. Wright. Delegate spoke on general bchaviqr during entire voyage. Beef regarding mate working on deck. Sink in laundry to be unplugged. Laundry to be kept clean. Table to bo re­ served for men on watch. Steward requested to order Simmons innerspring mattresses. D. Beard. Noticeable improvement in menus and food. Foc'sles wiU be painted after leaving shipyard. Ship's fund S2.68. Report accepted, 'Vote ef thanks to T. Babkowski for good work in Bridgeport. Steward to put out hot rolls and cold plates. ' Ice box needs repairing. CUBORB (Ore), July 7—Chairmen, 6. Cass; Sacratary, B. Buck. Beef RION (Actlum). June 33—Chairman, S. McCormtck; Secretary, H. Cerdes. about buttermilk and galley clock. Refrain from whistUng and loud talk­ ing in passageways. New delegate elected. Washing ma­ chine to be repaired. Continue to spray as roach situation is pretty bad. ARLYN (Bull), July 1—Chairman, J. Lundy; Secretary, J. Olive. Water pressure In bathrooms low. Ship's fund S3.09. Some disputed OT. One man fired In PR; one man quit dn arrival. Reports accepted, ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), May 35— Chairman, F. Shandl; Secretary^ W. Scott. Discussion on launch service in Maracaibo and St. Salina. Some disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food served. Vote of thanks to delegate. Need new washing machine. July 7—Chairman, W. Raid; Secre­ tary, F. Shandl. Repair list submit­ ted. Man missed ship in NO. Hall notified man wag Injured In Trinidad, made return voyage. Safety meeting school for fire fighting, one-man from each dept.. all voluntary. Reports ac- DOROTHY (Bull), July t—Chairman, H. Brannan; Secretary, F. Oreaney. Few hours disputed OT. Report ac­ cepted. T-shirts to be worn during meals. Paint out all foc'sles. Need new fans. STEEL ADMIRAL (IstHmlsn), June 33—Chairman, F. Keller; Secretary, E, Conrad. Good job done by all dele- gates. All rooms except engine dept. painted. ,Check on Suez bonus; re­ pairs: quaUty of food put aboard. Considerable overtime disputed. Quar­ ters not painted as yet. Reports ac­ cepted. Order more supplies, soap, etc. Need new fansL spare parts, new wringer for washing machine. Water fountains to be repali'ed; keys to be left in foc'sles: all cots to be re­ turned. Need new. Ubrary. CECIL N. BEAN (Dry Trans), June 10—Chairman, J. Mays; Sacratary, D, Collins. Few hours disputed over­ time. Repair list made up. One man to be reported to patrolman for bring­ ing troubles topside Instead of dept. delegate. Report accepted. AU cots and Uhen to be turned in. Repairs to be taken up with patrolman. Need lockers in bosun's foc'sle. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FELTORE (Ore Navigation), June 30 —Chairman, J. Webe; Secretary, 'W. Strickland. Request bulletin board for recreation room. One man mi.ssed •hip in Baltimore. Need fan, for fire­ man's room. Report accepted. Laun­ dry room to be kept clean. Pantry to be auppUed with more food and kept more orderly. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), July 4 — Chairman, R. Bryan; Secretary, HcluIne. Fresh milk question settled. Re­ port on firing chief cook in Houston. Firing of Bryan settled In Houston. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Night lu^bh beef. Inspect stores as they come aboard—to be taken up with patrolman. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), July 3—Chairman, B. McCaskay; Sec-' retary, J. Balder. One man missed ship in Houston. Repair lists com­ pleted. New reporter elected. Need new washing machine; water cooler for new passageway; new refrigera­ tor; 20-tcay ice machine; chairs for foc'sles. SIU slop chest—see steward for special orders; re-ordering safety wind scoops. Catwalk requested over deck load aftt which is deadly poison acid. Steward dept. given vote of thanks for Job well done. Twenty fans obtained. OCEANSTAR (Triton), June 17 — Chairman, T. Nlll; Secretary, C. ear­ ner.' Minor beef about baker using ovens after 8 AM settled. New, dele­ gate elected. Coffee to be made in small pots. ROBIN SHBRWOOD (Robin Line), June 16—Chairman, W. Kohut; Sec­ retary, S. Johnson. Ship's fund S14. Spent S3 for telegram. Report ac­ cepted. Things not to be thrown out of port holes. One brother injured as a result of this practice. Crew to be careful when dumping garbage on deck. Same to be placed in box be­ fore disposal. Mops not to be washed in laundry room sink. Coffee to be used more carefully in engine I'oom —all to share equally as ship has 7-lb. allowance. See Sfep-Up Iff Savannah SAVANNAH — Shipping opera­ tions have been on the quiet side in this port for the last two weeks with a few in-transits providing all of the action there was. However, the port is preparing for stepped up activity in the coming period. The TMT Carib Queen is ex­ pected to take on a full crew in the next few days whjle the Bull Line Liberty John Chester Kendall is due in Sunny Point, North Caro­ lina for a payoif after a long off­ shore run. The port is looking for quite a few replacements aboard her. The late Curt Starke shown on a visit to SIU hall some years ago. quit that country when Hitler came to power. He had been a member of a traveling acrobatic team since 1919 and upon coming to America he joined an American circus group known as the Royal American Midgets. As an acrobat, the powerful four-footer usually served as the bottom man on the Seafarers who have to enter pyramid. When the war clouds gathered. a hospital from a ship are en­ titled to get a shipping card Curt went to the SIU hall in Tam­ dated the day of entry to the pa to help out his adopted country. He grabbed a ship in the spring of Jiospital, up to 30 days, provided 1941 and sailed throughout World they report to a Union dispatch­ er within 48 hours of leaving War II. With the end of the war, Starke the hospital. However, men who go to the hospital only for out­ signed a contract with Ringling patient treatment are not en­ Brothers and in the next ten years sailed off and on in between tours titled to these cards. Seafarers already registered with, the circus. He owned his own at SIU halls who have to be hos­ home in Sarasota, the circug^ win­ pitalized for over 30 days, can ter quarters. get a new card for 30 days . Starke was buried in the Hack­ ney Cemetery, Hillsboro County, only, from the dispatcher. Florida. Only in-Patlents Get 30-Day Cards If -, • fji.,. Being muscular is an asset, no doubt about it. But it's wise to realize that every man, no matter how strong, has his timits. The man who abuses his body by try­ ing to hoist more than he con handle, or who bends from the waist instead of letting his legs take the strain, is buying himself o fdst ticket to the hospital. Instead of playing Superman, get o shipmate to give you o hand when the load's too heavy. Ploy it safe and leave the muscle ex­ hibitions for the professional othletes. ; • - I - '/•» • .. .. ' -v •).— AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP �Auirusi tf 19S9 SEAFARERS Pare Five LOG l«?:•'• ; • '. <•: V-, • •v;-;: V.••'•>.».,;X--;• i-: •->';ft:. ivi, 4 'Arabs Spat As We Passed' After Kern Hills Israel Visit "When we got off in Algiers, everybody in the town seemed to know who we were. The Arabs spat on the street when we passed." That was just one of the little incidents which Seafarer John Farming, AB, described from the now-historic voyage of,the 1-^ tanker Kern Hills, the first US-flag ship to"* enter the Israeli port of Elath. Fanning caught the ship on a pierhead jump in Aruba in Jan­ uary, just as she was about to start on her transatlantic voyage. She went from Aruba to Genoa to discharge, and as the Suez Canal was closed at the time, made the long haul around Africa to get to the Middle East oil fields. Photo gbove shows, signs which skipper removed from midship After loading at Bandar Shahpur, house When ship enfered' Gulf ~ " of Aq' Aqoba. Iran, the Kem Hills started its run jip the Red Sea iiito the Gulf of Aqaba. Chief cook Nelson Norwood re­ called that when the ship got to the Strait of Tii-on at the entrance to the Gulf, UN forces on the heights overlooking the strait waved them on and an unidentified naval vessel signaled "good luck." WASHINGTON-^The apologists for large-scale runaway Going up the Gulf, the skipper transfers have been mechanically repeating "effective con­ took no chances. There was an trol" as the answer to objections against the transfers. Now it eight PM curfew after which every­ appears xthat legislation de--t ; body kept off the deck in the event signed to hiake "effective con­ here to vessels that do not coop­ anybody started pot-shooting at-the ship. As an added precaution, all Tanker Kern Hills takes sea across her deck during course of one of trol" effective is quietly wind­ erate. the ship's name signs were removed ing up in the wastebasket. her voyages into Elath. Photos on this page by Nelson Norwood, The bill was introduced in Feb­ The "effective control" gimmick ruary, but so far nothing has from the superstructure. chief, cook. Once they got to Elath, the atmo­ has been paraded out before Con­ happened. Meanwhile, the Ad­ gress each time the SIU and other ministration is stil maintaining sphere changed. The whole popula­ host of Israeli army and govern­ said, "but everybody wound up on maritime groups have warned that that "effective control" is some­ tion of the tiny frontier town ment officials. "We were supposed the ship and we ended up bis^ serv­ runaways threaten to weaken and thing more than just a quotation. turned'out to greet "them plus a to have a party ashore," Norwood ing a buffet to more than 200 guests." undermine US shipping to a dan­ Both Norwood and Fanning gerous degree. The Defense De­ agreed that the treatment the crew partment has made use of the ar­ received in Elath was nothing but gument to show that even if we the best. They were also impressed don't have a large and flourishing with the energy and determina­ merchant fleet that the US can In a strong statement on behalf of maintaining an American Merchant Marine, "William tion displayed by tiie townspeople "count on" the runaway-flag ships "Whitey" Benz, Portland port agent for the SlU-Sffiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, in the tiny frontier outpost. in an emergency. While the voyage into Elath To assure "effective control" a has called for amendment of Federal law to permit organization drives on runaway flag passed without incident, the Is­ bill had been thrown in the hopper, ships. Benz, who is also chair' the ship warrants bill, which would of package legislation to redress all other US steamship companies raelis were taking no chances. In have given the Government stand­ man of the Portland Maritime the inequality between US ship­ that have chartered ships from the addition to armed patrols on the by authority to deny port facilities Trades Council, urge^ passage ping and foreign and runaway op­ MariUme Commission. . . Also here beaches, the Israelis had two skin divers checking the bottom of the erators. The statement was sent in are two other ships owaed by West ship every day to make sure that the form of letters to several West Coast Steamship Company that Coast Congressmen and to Su­ cannot get cargoes. On the other Arab frogmen hadn't attached time preme Court Justice William hand, as I write this, there are at bombs to the hull during the night. Leaving Eiath the Kern Hills least half a dozen foreign-flag ships Douglas. put into Djibouti, French SomaliCiting the Sailors Union fight in this port getting a bellyful each land, for water and bunkers. "The on the Liberian ship Riviera, Benz way of Government and commer­ French were in charge there," Fan­ pointed out that the case was lost cial cargoes. . . "If we sit idly by and let this ning said, "but the work gangs when the Svipreme Court ruled Each year five Sea­ vital industry of ours be destroyed were Arabs. The word about us that the Taft-Hartley law and other must have spread pretty fast be­ farers or children of Sea­ legislation did not apply to dis­ by want-to-be-popular politicians, cause they kept sliutting down the people who cater to the foreign farers are chosen by a putes with foreign shipowners. bunkering line, losing the keys and \ board of college admin­ [Many of these "foreign" ship­ shipowners' lobby... and exploiters little things like that designed to under the runaway flags then we istrators as winners of owners, of course, are Ainerican delay us. But we got out of thers tlie $6,000 four-year col­ operators masquerading under a are guilty of criminal negligence to without any trouble." our own people. . .After all, it is foreign flag—Ed.] ~ lege scholarships. The From Djibouti the ship made an­ our duty to ourselves to protect program gives them free He argued then that Congress our own people and our own other run into Iran and back to rein to study at any should act to amend the Taft- economy first. No other country Eiath. Then the vessel picked up a Hartley and Norris-LaGuardia acts gives preference to foreigners— third oil cargo destined for Haifa. college or university of so that they apply to disputes with why should we?" their choice, as long as it Bypassed Suez foreign shipping when such ship­ is a recognized institu­ By this time the Suez Canal was ping is engaged in trade with the tion. open for traffic again but the ship United States. Benz also called for Candidates for the didn't dare go through. Instead of enactment of Senator Magnuson's an eight to ten day run from Ban­ scholarship must have a bill limiting sales and transfers dar Shahpur to Haifa, she detoured superior high school rec­ foreign and Rep. Pelley's bill call­ around Africa again. It was 62 ord and must compete in ing for 100 percent preference for days at sea punctuated by brief the standard college en­ US ships on Government cargoes. stops at Capetown and Aigiers. trance board tests. Now In nth Rank A 30 day referendum vote is be­ In Algiers, all they had in cur­ Requirements are three Bern pointed out that the US ing held this month by the SIU rency was Israeli pounds which years' sea time on SIU has slipped from the second to 11th Great Lakes District to elect of­ made them unpopular right off tha ships for the Seafarer or spot in merchant fleet tonnage. ficers f.r the coming year. Up for bat. It was here that the crew en­ the Seafarer-father of the Large numbers of ships construc­ election are candidates for the post countered considerable hostility candidate, 90 days of ted by the US were given away or of secretary-treasurer and for although there were no incidents which must be in the sold to foreign nations which use seven port agents to cover port of­ of molestation. them in the carriage of American fices maintained by the District on After delivering her cargo to previous calendar year Government cargoes while paying the American side of the Lakes. Haifa, the Kern Hiiis headed back and one day in the crews rock bottom wages. Seamen on the Canadian side are to Corpus Christi, Texas, where last 90. . "As I write this letter there is represented by the SIU Canadian she paid off. All in all it was a 6tilaying idle in this port of Poi-t- District. month trip with just 17 days shore land a ship, the Clarksburg Vic­ Incumbent officers of the union, leave, so the entire crew from tory, which has been chartered h e a d e d by Secretary-Treasurer skipper on down took off in Texas. from the US Government for an Fred J. Farnen, are all candidates The ship is now running in the annual charter fee of $185,138 per for reelection. coastwise trade between the Gulf year. Under this charter the op­ Ballots can be cast by union and the northeast coast, because erator. .. . has to pay the fee members either aboard ship or In it has been put on the Arab blackwhether they run or not and so do any SIU Great Lakes hall.' ' . , llB*, 'Runaway' Controls Bill Heading For Scrap Pile Seeks Right To Organize Transfers YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN 14-Yr. College \ I Scholarships: Gt. Lakes SIU Vote Underway SEAFARERS INTL UNION, A&G DISTRICT r V't'' , �Fiwe Six SEAFARERS IPG Unions Await Action On 'Vital' Ship Fleet! Shelley Hits Delay 1 i]: Jf. Aociut t, 1957 QUESTIONi What would you like to see as the next forward step "WASHINGTON—While encouraged by the Navy's official statement to the effect that of the Seafarers Welfare Plan? US merchant shipping is still considered vital to national defense, the SIU and other unions are still waiting for signs of implementation of that policy. Joe Thomas, Deck: As far as I Coner Haynes, FWT: Something Navy Secretary Thomas S. am concerned, everything in the should be done about the out­ Gates, Jr., put. an end to un­ haps a large part of the reason for your aggressive and construc­ plan is fine. But patients. They certainty and rumors when he why Maritime Administration re­ tive sponsorship of an AmericanI think, especial­ should be able to declared that the Defense Depart­ quests for funds for fiscal 1958 did manned Merchant Marine." ly for the men collect medical Commenting on the present sit­ ment had not changed its concept not receive more sympathetic at­ with families benefits, as well uation, SIU Secretary-Treasurer of the merchant fleet. There had tention. . ." that the Union asone in the hos­ A companion letter to Rep. Bon­ Paul Hall remarked; "We have been stories to the effect that the ought to see if pital. Most of Pentagon was ready to write off ner congratulates 'him for "having long held that there is only one they could lower them can't work, laid on the line the whole sorry merchant marine, not two or three, merchant shipping in the guided the Initial pay­ and yet must pay story of Administration failure to and that merchant marine is com­ missile-nuclear warhead age. ment a man must their bills. I However, there is still no clear carry out the policies laid down in posed of all the ships that sail un­ make when he don't need any­ evidence coming out of Washing­ the Merchant Marine Act" of der the American flag. For practi­ goes Into the hos­ thing more my­ cal purposes it is our firm opinion pital. I think $50 is kind of steep, self, but for men with big families, ton to the effect that the Admin­ 1936 . . ." An important aspect of the prob­ that this means Government aid and $25 would be more realistic. istration intends to take the neces­ I imagine this would make quite sary measures,—including the lem, in the view of the SIU, lies in should be extended without dis­ a big difference. ^ needed requests for funds—to as­ the subsidized lines' willingness to tinction or discrimination to all 4 4„. 4 sist all segments of the merchant discard the American flag on their those who are -willing to operate 4 4 4• Jan^es D. Paricer, Eng. DepH.: fleet, including non-subsidized old ships for temporary financial under this country's flag, pay taxes think that the Welfare should do Moses A. Lucas, Steward: The shipping, tramps and other miscel­ advantage, plus their desire to to the US and employ American something about Union should bring the time laneous operations. Nor is there monopolize the benefits of Govern­ crews. needed under the "That, in our way of thinking, cutting down the any indication that Maritime will ment aid to the exclusion of out­ pension down to siders and new operators who are is the way to assure a healthy and time required for give up its plans for permitting a pension. I think seven years seatransfer foreign of present subsid­ not part of the "family." On the stable merchant ship fleet." it should be that time, or set a Government side, there has been ized fleets. any man, with 20 fixed age, say 65 Should such transfers be per­ an absence of determination, in the years of seatime, when a man can mitted in addition to the contin­ face of the budgetary outcry, to whether he is disretire. It Is very uing transfers of tramp and come forward and openly spell out a b 1 e d or not, good the way It tankers, then in the Union view, the costs and. the needs to Con­ should be allowed is now, but some the Defense Department's "vital" gress. to retire and take people may be The SIU of NA position, as de­ merchant fleet will be greatly it easy for the rest of his life. He disabled, but not tailed by SIUNA vice-president weakened. deserves it. in a manner that qualifies them The basic contradictions and Morris Weisberger in a letter to under the present plan. confusions in Government circles Shelley, recalled that Congress 4 4 4 on the issue have been under­ adopted a firm declaration.of pol­ 4 4 .4 George Bjnnemans, Eng. Dep'L: scored in a letter written by Rep. icy on maritime back in 1953. That go along with what the rest of John F. Shelley (Dem.-Calif.), a declaration called for a "sufficient" John P. Doyle, Eng. Dep't.: I am the men said, very content with what the Union staunch maritime supporter, to merchant marine able -to service BALTIMORE — With shipping especially about Secretary of Commerce Sinclair both domestic and foreign routes is giving me now, lowering the pay­ Weeks. Shelley urged "quick ac­ and "owned and operated under stili on the sleepy side in this port. and am sure that ment a man must tion to resolve the confusion which the United States flag by citizens Seafarers in the harbor are con­ if there is some­ tinuing the organizing push which make before he seems to exist and to eliminate the of the United States ... ." thing more they can fiie for bene­ Weisberger remarked that in has been so successful up until contradictions ^jetween adminis­ could give us, fits. The same trative action and national pol­ light of this statement, "This now. Port agent Earl Sheppard they would see with lowering the Union has repeatedly protested reported encouraging progress be­ ice . . ." to it that we ing made among the remaining retirement age, He added, "I am sure you are the unjustifiable sale and transfer would get It. so a man can en­ aware of my long standing concern of American ships to other nations unorganized outfits in the Balti­ After all, they are joy himself. But over the future of our Merchant . . . Just how this sale can be con­ more harbor area. the ones who The port" had 11 payoffs in the I am very well-covered and have Marine and of my personal efforts strued as a means to foster and have to figure out to bring about a solution to the encourage an American merchant previous two week period with the no complaints about the way things what it is going to cost, and the vexing problems faced by the sev­ marine ... is utterly beyond com­ future looking like more of the are now. best way of getting it. same for the coming two weeks eral segments of our maritime in­ prehension . . . "Yes indeed, our merchant ma­ at least. The payoffs included the dustry. . . I have tried to further such a solution by supporting the rine policy, as laid down by Con­ Cubore, Chilore, Santore and Veappropriation of funds for the pur­ gress . . . has been kicked around nore (Ore); Pennmar (Calmar); Jean and Emilia (Bull); Robin pose. , . the conditions which Con­ and flaunted as of no account. "Please accept our appreciation Doncaster, Robin Kettering (Rob­ gressman Bonner outlines are perin); Young America (Waterman) and Orion Planet (Colonial). Seafarers and their families, as well as the rest of tha Signing on were seven ships, the Cubore, Chilore, Santore, Venore, population, are continuing to pay more for almost everything Pennmar, Young America and the they buy, according to the latest information from the Labn* Bethcoaster for Calmar. Seventeen Department's Bureau of Labor'" in-transits for Alcoa, Bull, Cities for the setting up of a special com­ Over a 100 former Kohler Co. Service, Isthmian and other com­ Statistics. The BLS reported employees, now employed in Cali­ mittee in the different areas to panies added to the port's business. that the cost of living in June ^eAGARetlS fornia, held a reunion recently and make a fast on-the-spot check of Beefs were on the routine side. rose another .6 percent to 120.2, pledged greater support to the boy­ such disputes. Sheppard urged Seafarers in the the highest level to date. The cott against the Wisconsin manu­ 4 4 4 port with those old-time discharges figure represents a 20.2 percent facturer. The strike is entering its The House has passed a bill sup­ to line up for American Coal jobs increase in living costs since the fourth year. The strikers downed ported by the Amalgamated Meat so that the SIU could take the fleet base period, 1947 through 1949. Sheboygan-style bratwurst and Cutters enforcing compulsory in­ despite the tie-in between the com­ . The largest Increase In living beer, sang songs familiar to the pany, its stooge company union and costs took place during the Kor­ picket line, and tape-recorded spection of all poultry. The bill the NMU, required the inspection of all poul­ ean War period, when prices rose ^ dow IN gap/ messages to the members of UAW approximately IS percent. Follow­ locai 833, who are still picketing try sold in interstate commerce ing the end of hostilities, living the company's plant. Guest speak­ and in major consuming areas de­ signated by the Secretary of Agri­ Turned Down 0T7 costs Inched up another 2 percent, ers informed the attending former strikers of the events now going on culture. It also calls for inspec­ Don't Beef On $$ fell off briefly in Juno 1955, and! tion both before and after resumed their climb by June 1956, and of future plans for the boycott. Headquarters wishes to re­ slaughter, and establishes the au­ All of the strikers are members of thority of the Secretary to promul­ mind Seafarers that mqn who when the level was 116.2. Since that time the cost of living has California unions and most of gate rules for sanitation in the are choosy about working cer­ gone up steadily to the current them are doing the same type of poultry Industry. tain overtime cannot expect an level of 120.2. work. equal number of OT hours with 4 4 4 Among major items, the cost of 4" 4 4" the rest of their department. In The Amalgamated Clothing some crews men have been housing has gone up most, while AFL-CIO President George Meany has announced an agree­ Workers of America has strongly turning down unpleasant OT clothing has registered the smallest ment designed to settle jurisdic­ protested the granting of a $2 mil­ Jobs and then demanding to advance. Total housing costs are tional disputes between buildings lion federal contract to a non-union come up with equal overtime now 25 percent above the 1947trades, and Industrial unions. The clothing firm in Tennessee. The when the easier jobs come along. 1949 levels, while rents alone are agreement recognizes that new con­ order for 180,000 air force jackets This practice is unfair to Sea­ 35 percent higher. struction should be handled by was Tranted to Southern Athletic farers who take OT jobs as they Food, which was pegged at 101.1 members of the building trades Co. of Knoxville, Tenn. The com­ come. in June 1949, rose 13 percent dur­ while production and running pany is headed by "Breezy" Wynn, The general objective Is to ing the Korean War, and then re­ maintenance should be the work of brother-in-law of Robert Tripp equalize OT as much as possible mained fairly steady until this Industrial union employees. As to Ross, foi^aer Assistant Secretary of but if a man refuses disagree­ June. Then it jumped to 116.2, the the difficult areas, namely major Defense. Ross was forced to re­ able jobs there Is no require­ highest level to date. repairs, alterations and relocation sign last February after a Congres­ ment that when an easier job Clothing prices, which have ad­ of existing facilities, the past prac­ sional investigation into charges of comes along he can make up the vanced less rapidly, are now at tice in a plant, area or injclqstry conflict of interest .with federal overtime he turned down before. 106.6 or 6.6 percent above the 1947iRootavN RAaMoeecoi , ' will govern,^ l949 1ieveli(.• S' I »cf J--. < Sir Bait Pushes Harbor-Wide Union Drive VJ Living Costs Take Upward Leap; Rise 20% Since '49 lUmMm rr i �idst' SEAFARERS LOG Pate S^eii^'' YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH ScRlarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Salesmen in Your Living Room Working families hava been subjected to (credit abuses-not only from credit stores but from house-to-house canvassers selling goods of all des'criptions on time-payment plans. Such "in-home" selling has expanded to phenpmenal nevir proportions , in recent years, already 4otals about four billion dollars a year and is growing fast, One reason for the sudden girpwth is television advertising, which has given pitchmen new access to family living rooms. One "in-home' selling organization operating in several large cities depends almost wholly on TV advertising to gain entry to people's homes. Another factor has been the increasing size of families, which has made out­ side shopping more difficult for young mothers and fathers. For low-income families, unscrupulous canvassers have proved to be another source of misrepresentations and deceptive practices leading often to real financial tragedies. In some large cities, where new housing developments have sprung up in recent years without established shopping facilities, the invasion . Italian passenger liner Andrea Doria shown as she was about to go under lost year. Plans are afoot to salvage the ship, but no progress has been made to remedy lax safety conditions exposed by the of door-to-door salesmen has been especially costly to residents, says sinking. William Kirk, a leading settle­ ment-house worker who has been bringing this problem to the at­ tention of municipal authorities in large cities, and to working fam­ ilies themselves. He reports that Lax safety regulations that led to the Andrea Doria disaster are still in effect today, one the canvassers are selling not only costly items as television sets and year after the Italian luxury liner collided with the Swedish liner Stockholm and sank off freezers, but even clothing and Nantucket Island on July 26, 1956. Fifty lives were lost in the acfcident when the 30,000home furnishings. The canvassers ton Doria was struck by the'*-" keep many families in perpetual Stockholm in foggy weather by side and steel chains passed NO, chairman of the House Mer­ debt by persuading them to buy on one of the most-traveled underneath the wreckage from chant Marine Committee. Rep. new goods before they have paid sea lanes. one ship to another. Then the ore- Bonner said the committee would for previous purchases. Subsequent investigations ships would take in sea water as consider the possibility of requir­ Even when the selling organiza­ brought out testimony that the ballast in their holds and when ing "foreign flag ships that come tion is completely honest (and Stockholm was off its course and they were riding as low in the in to our ports ... be subject to there are established house-to- virtually in the track rested to water as they could go, .the chains the same rigid inspection for safe­ house firms which do not engage inbound ships. Both vessels were would be tightened up. ty imposed on American flag in trickery) merchandise bought also believed to have been travel­ Theoretically then, when the sea ships." this way generally costs more than ing at top speed and relying al­ water was pumped out and the ore in retail stores. Stanley Kempner most completely on radar for in­ ships gained more buoyancy, they an authority in this field, has re­ formation about the presence of would pick the Doria off the ocean ported that house-to-house selling other vessels. bottom with them. From there, But despite reams of testimony according to the proposal, the .organizations need to take a mark­ up of "three for one," compared to a markup of two for one, or less, and the findings of a committee of sunken liner would be dragged to exacted by retail stores. Thus you often pay $3 for an item which costs American experts, no action has shallower waters where her hull the seller,$l ab wholesale, and which carries a tag of $1.60 to $2.00 been taken as yet to amend the could be sealed up by divers and 1948 International Convention on eventually refloated. at retail stores. This is logical, because door-to-door selling is the Safety of Life at Sea to bring costly and inefficient distribution system. An investigation last year con-, it in line with present safety Stores Get In Act ducted by a committee of Ameri­ needs. Now even the largest department stores and chains are establishing Meanwhile, it was reported that can experts placed the blame for WASHINGTON —The St. Law­ "in-home" sales departments for such household equipment as drapery accident claims arising out of the the loss squarely on international rence Seaway will accoinmoclate safety regulations for ship con­ and upholstery, rngs, home freezers, sewing and knitting machines and disaster were being cleaned up ships that are up to 7.10 feet in struction and operation, and called other goods. They secure their leads through television commercials with final settlements expected to length and 75 feet in beam, it was on foreign governments and ship­ and newspaper ads. In the case of the big local stores who send sales­ total $6 million or better. announced here last montli. The men to your home, the prices are the same as charged in the store for The anniversary date brought ping lines to bring their vessels most efficient use of the passage the same goods, and service is usually reliable. But there also'are forth another proposal for salvag­ and practices up to US standards. The committee's sharpest criti­ will be made, however, by ships risks in this growing method of buying, although they are more subtle. ing the Doria. which still lies on cism was aimed at the construction that are less than 715 feet long and For one thing, you are likely to spend more. The department stores the ocean floor off Nantucket. The plan it this way. In a recent report to a merchants' group, Robert latest proposal would involve the of the Andrea Doria. It said the 72 feet wide. The dimensions for ships using Lauter, executive for one of the country's largest stores indicated the use of two Lakes-type ore-carriers. Doria met the subdivision require­ technique is (1) to get into the customer's house, generally when she The ships would be lined up side ments of the 1948 Safety of Life at the new inland waterway were re­ Sea Convention "by a very narrow ported by the St. Lawrence Seaway requests some specific service advertised on TV or in the papers and margin." These standards are con­ Development Corp. and the St. (2) to pre-select the salesman's samples, as in drapery, slip covers or siderably below the compartnien- Lawrence Seaway Authority of other upholstery, so that the customer is more inclined to buy highertation required aboard US-flag Canada. priced goods. ships. If the Doria had been built The authorities said tliat ships ;Mr. Lauter himself reports that "often a call to re-cover a chair has WASHINGTON—If you pay a to US standards, the report said, exceeding 715 feet in length or 72 ended in a complete refurbishing job.'' rakeoff, kickback or bribe, its "she would have survived." feet in beam would be subject to Another pitfall to watch out for in responding to television and news­ perfectly okay with Uncle Sam. special handling, and would have The report also called for more paper ads for drapery and upholstery goods is that these sometimes are What's more, you can deduct it» adequate training of deck officers to be scheduled so as not to inter­ poorer-quality fabrics, in less desirable colors and patterns, deliberate­ from your income taxes. for utilizing radar, direct bridge- fere with the passage of smaller ly offered at a low price just to get the salesman into your home. Once This unusually tender treat­ he has his foot in the door, he has an opportunity to sell the house­ ment is reserved for American to-bridge radio communication and vessels. They also announced that wife a better-quality product; one which is far more costly than the corporations. It doesn't apply observation of the recognized fixed bridges over the Seaway will lanes. The Stockholm, which be at least 120 feet above the advertised item. to the average American who struck and sank the Doria, was water surface of the navigation Buying at home from a reliable store does have advantages of con­ would most likely be jugged channels. venience,' and with draperies and upholstery fabrics, enables you to •twice for the act—once for the admittedly traveling eastbound virtually on the westbound track The report indicates that the visualize hoW these look with your other furnishings. But you still get payoff and the second time for and about 20 miles off the recom­ Seaway will be open to C-3 type the widest choice of the more moderate-priced goods if you go to the income tax evasion. mended course. There is no legal ships, and other offshore cargo stores, themselves, and are more likely to buy only what you can But what's criminal for the compulsion requiring ships to fol­ vessels, with plenty of room to afford at the time. individual is treated as a "neces­ low the recommended tracks. The spare. It will also be able to ac­ sary business expense" by the Swedish-American Line and the commodate most of the large Great August Fabric Sales Treasury when corporations do Italian Line, which were not par­ Lakes ore carriers, which run to August actually is one of the best months to shop the stores for so overseas. Bribes and other curtains, draperies and household fabrics, with most stores offering payoffs to foreign Government ties to the tracking agreement on greater lengths than the average special values in the August sales. For draperies, cotton is the mate­ officials have been excused by the North Atlantic at the time the cargo ship. rial voted most preferable by housewives in a survey by the US De­ the Treasury on the ground Doria sank, have still not adopted partment of Agriculture, with blends of cotton and rayon next choice that "the Service [Internal Rev­ the agreement. Furthermore, the committee flat­ and all-rayon lagging behind in third place. Cotton and cotton-rayon enue Service—Ed.] would find it blends are comparatively easy to launder and thus save on dry clean­ difficult to sustain the position ly stated, the collision "could have ing. Nor do cotton or cotton-rayon blends shrink or stretch as much that the expenses were not or­ been prevented if the information or need cleaning as often as costlier all-rayon. Chief advantage of dinary and necessary to the tax­ provided by radar had been prop­ erly used." rayon is that it drapes well and has a dressy appearance. 'These char­ payers' business." acteristics also appear in cotton-rayon blends, with an added advan­ Committee members included The information about the tage of easier cleaning and resistance to stretching. Cotton also makes unusual ruling was revealed by high Coast Guard officials and a the most durable drapes with less tendency to rip or split than rayon. Senator John Williams .of Qela-; professor of marine engineering. # The ndtural fiber thehiv. has;* many advantages over ballyhbqpd wn•^ ivare. The investigation was authorized thetics; . by Rep. Herbert Bonner (t)em.. No Safety Gain Since Doria Sank Set Size Limit For Seaway US Okays Bribes As Tax Deductible ,m - -.Ti •'.4' ' i'l /?• 'd cl .:3 r- -•( • •| ''i\ 'V«| -ill '^m �Pace Elcht SEAFARERS Every day on the world's well traveled sea lanes scores of SIU ships' crews gather together in shipboard meetings. Similarly every second Wed­ nesday thousands of Seafarers on the beach meet in the Un­ ion's various branch halls to dis­ cuss and*act upon the Union's business. Whether the meetings consist of a gathering of 30 men on ship or 1,000 in port, they are all part of the same process and serve the same purpose. It is at these meetings that Seafarers bring their opinions and experiences directly to bear on the function­ ing of the Union. In turn, the decisions of the meetings have considerable effect on the lives of every Seafarer. The way in which these meet­ ings are conducted is all impor­ tant, and knowing the rules can count for just as much in the Seafarer's life as knowing the skills his rating calls for. The Union wants every Sea­ farer to become thoroughly fa­ miliar with the standard meet­ ing rules, so that he is fuUy competent at hitting the deck and chairing a meeting. A heads-up membership and a wide-awake crew is a guarantee of business in a truly demo­ cratic fashion. bership is away at sea, the quorum established at shoreside meetings is seven members. Aboard ship the quorum is no problem inasmuch as all crewmembers not on watch attend the meeting. Meetings On Ship Aboard ship, meetings should be held regularly to take care of the ship's routine Union busi­ ness. Special meetings should be called when any disputes be­ tween individuals or depart­ ments arise that,cannot be set­ tled by the departmental dele­ gates. If the dispute is entirely within one department, a meet­ ing of the personnel of that de­ partment only should be called and should not involve the other two departments. There is no specified meeting time aboard ship. The usual procedure is to fix an hour at which the greatest majority of the crew is off duty. Time Of Meeting Rules Of Order ajmct w Senaibr andjh&s&oman... Robert's Rules of Order are the accepted rules governing meetings of all types through­ out the English speaking world. Special rules are adopted to fit special needs. fi The Quorum '.i The word quorum simply de­ notes the number of members in good standing necessary to constitute a working attendance at a meeting. Due to the fact that the majority of our mem­ Aucust,2, 1957 100 Meetings ashore are held every other week on Wednes­ days. The meeting hall opens at 7:00 PM at which time the., meeting is called to order. All SIU men are allowed to attend meetings. All have a voice, but only full members in good standing have a vote. All officials are requir-ed to at­ tend all meetings unless occu­ pied on official Union business. Masters-At-Arms As many masters-at-arms as are necessary may be appointed to act as ushers, doormen and to keep order at all meetings ashore. ott/er'^ bashess The agenda is simply the order in which the business of the meeting is conducted. At shoreside meetings it runs as follows: 1. Call to order. 2.. Election of meeting officers. 3. Action on minutes of previ­ ous port meetings. 4. Presentation of financial re­ ports. 5. Branch agent's report. 6. Reports by committees, pa­ trolmen, auditors; other re­ ports. 7. Communications. 8. Charges and appeals. 9. Action on written motions and resolutions. 10. Secretary's verbal report. \ 11. Obligations. 12. One minute of silence. 13. New business. 14. Good and v^elfare. 15. Adjournment. Shipboard meetings, too, need an agenda to keep the meeting going on an even keel. "Since many things that are taken up at shoreside meetings will not occur aboard ship, the following agenda should fit the bill: 1. Calling the, meeting to order. (ship's delegate). 2. Election of officers — chair­ man, etc. 3. Action on previous minutes. 4. Ship's delegates' reports, re-' ports of committees, etc. and action thereon. '5. Old business. 6. New business (motions and resolutions only). 7. Good and welfare. 8. One minute of silence. 9. Adjournment. Election Of Officers The meeting is called to order by a .temporary chairman for ship's delegate) who calls for the nominations for chairman. He recognizes only those who raise their hands. Names shouted from sections of the as­ sembly are not recognized. To nominate a brother for chair­ man after you have been recog­ nized, you rise and state, 'T nom­ inate Brother . . . ." After a suitable number of nominations have been made, the nominations may be closed by a motion. The temporary chairman asks for acceptances or declinations. Those wiaO accept are voted upon by a hand vote and the one re­ ceiving the largest number of votes is declared chairman. The chairman then follows the same procedure in the elec­ tion of other meeting officers. , The Right To Spealc 'ihs yibhf jv The chairman is the conduc- I tor and regulator of the meeting. | Every" member has a right to speak but no member has the right to infringe upon the rights of any other members. For that reason no one should speak until he has been recognized by the J chair. He may obtain this rec­ ognition by holding up his hand or by rising, as the chair shall direct. Malcing A Motion The method of bringing any­ thing to the attention of the membership or crew for action| is to make a motion. This is : an orderly way of initiating ac- ij tion by , a proposal, written or^/j verbal. |j If everyone started flipping || lids and sounding off at once || every time a report was made, nothing would ever be accom­ plished. The making of a mo- -jl Note: As a guide for shipboard meetings, SIU crews are urged to remove this section and post it on the bulletin board. v..- , �A««iist< 2, 1957 SEAFARERS Tnge Nine LOG ¥" ..ri -a The democratic meeting Is the pleasure of the democratic union tion is the way to initiate dis­ cussion oh any giyen point of the agenda or any issue that arises. D ISCU S SION CAN ONLY TAKE PLACE AFTER A MOTION HAS BEEN MADE AND SECONDED, EXCEPT IN THAT PART OF THE AGENDA ENTITLED GOOD AND WEL­ FARE. A motion is "in order" when it has something-to do with the fixed order of business, such, as motions "to accept" or "to re­ ject" a report. The same holds for resolutions which should be acted upon with motions "to concur" or "to non-concur." If you are in doubt as to the con­ tent of any report you are al­ ways in order to make the mo­ tion, "I move to refer this mat­ ter to new business." The object of such a motion is to permit the regular business of the meeting to continue accord­ ing to the agenda or order of business, and then later to dis­ cuss the issue. No motioif is valid until it has been "seconded." The procedure is to be recognized by the chair and then to rise and say, "I sec­ ond the motion." Chair's Authority f/e aht It is the chairman's duty at all meetings to decide whether or not a motion is in order. It is well to remember, however, that a chairman may be wrong and therefore the voting mem­ ber always has a right to appeal the decision of the chair. If any member disagrees with the decision of the chairman all he has to do is to rise and state, "I appeal the decision of the chair." After this • motion is made and seconded, the chair­ man turns the gavel over to the recording secretary. No discus­ sion is permitted except by the maker of the appeal and the chairman, who are allowed to explain their points. The re­ cording secretary then takes a vote as temporary chairman by asking, "Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?" The vote is taken by "ayes" and "noes" and if the chair is sus­ tained by, an "aye" vote major­ ity, the appeal is lost and the meeting continues under the de­ cision of the chairman. Discussion ^^iejrs cbse Hie discussion A motion is open to discussion only after it has been seconded and entered in the minutes by the recording secretary. Before any. discussion takes place the chairman requests the recording secretary to read the motion as entered and then opens the fioor for discussion. Discussion should continue only so long as the pro and oppo-^lte '' viewpoints are clearly ex­ pressed by the membership and then a motion "to close discus­ sion" should be acted upon. Discussion on the motion can also be closed by any member being recognized and saying, "I call'for the question," meaning that it's his wish that the motion be acted upon by the member­ ship at the meeting. Generally, motions are acted upon by those in favor answer­ ing with "ayes" when called upon, and those opposing an­ swering with "noes." In close counts where the voice is uncer­ tain, a show of Union books can be called for at the discretion of the chair. The chair determines the re­ sult by announcing that "The ayes have it—the motion is car­ ried," or if the motion is lost, "The noes have it—the motion is lost." amendment will be amended. This creates general confusion and can be eliminated by some member taking the fioor and in­ corporating the whole thing into a single motion" not con­ flicting with the original motion or amendments. The vote is 'taken on the substitute and if it is carried it becomes the regu­ lar motion, replacing the regu­ lar motion offered at first. Substitutions Often a motion will be made, seconded, amended and the To Postpone If something comes before the meeting which you think is un­ wise to have brought up, you can make a motion to postpone the matter indefinitely. Specfo/ Privilege • Jv* Limits On points of sharp debate where the matter is liable to consume the entire meeting if unhampered, a motion can be made to limit the number of speakers and the time allotted to each. To Table A motion, to "table" means simply that you do not desire to take action at that time on the subject being discussed. It may be because information is in­ adequate or because it is not an immediate issue. This should never be used to kill action or discussion on any matter but merely to postpone it for later consideration. It can be moved to table temporarily or to table until the next meeting. To Refer Another way of stopping too much tonsil bursting on any subject is to move to refer it to a committee. The committee is elected and reports on the en­ tire matter at a later time. Point Of Order Amendments A motion may sound good but it may be weak because it does not clearly express its intent. In this event an amendment to the motion is in order. No amendment is in order, however, if it destroys the meaning or the force of the mo­ tion. In other words the amend­ ment must in,no way replace or change the original intent of the motion as the vote on the aimendment carries the motion automatically. In addition there can always be an "amendment to thd amendment" which is limited simply to clarifying the word­ ing, to add clarity or to broad­ ening the scope so as to lend force to the original motion and amendment. :m\ Point of Orkn!' This is the headache of the chairman — the most misused privilege of all meetings any­ where. A "point of order" can never be used as a pretext to gain the floor. It is simply what it calls for. A "point of order" is a question on procedure. For example, a motion is under dis­ cussion and a speaker starts to discuss something else. A "point of order" can and should be called for to have the chair­ man clarify the rules of. order so that the business in issue can • be handled. This holds good in all matters where there is a question as to whether or not the proper procedure is being followed. . -'m J: "Privilege" is the right of any Union member but must never be used except where it benefits the members as a whole. If the room is too hot, a point of "priv­ ilege" can be called for to have the fans turned on or the port­ holes opened. If some drunk has slipped past the doorman, then it is in order to call for a point of "privilege" to have him removed from the meeting. In plaip words, "special privilege" is a -point to be used in any event where the entire assem­ blage can be aided and never used as a pretext to stifle any point of business. Good And Welfare Good and welfare is that part of the meeting where you can get up and talk about what you think should be done by the Union and in the Union, and forthe benefit of the Union. This is a good place for the oldtimers to clarify issues and give the score to the newcomers. No motions can be made or actions taken during good and welfare. It is strictly a discus­ sion period where the member­ ship can clear .the air; and give and get information. Prepare Your Talk An old and wise philosopher once wrote: "It is not enough tp know what we ase to say. We must say it the right way." In other words, all of Robert's Rules of Order will not put your point across to the membership. The rules will/only provide for an orderly meeting so that you can be heard. How effective you are when given the floor— depends upon yourself. And Remember • Keep to the point. Convince with facts. Don't become personal. Keep it short. A pint of tact is worth more than a case of scotch. • 1%: •, J.' -ji "i! �,v: • ;• i- SEAFARERS Par* Ten * ;•, Auffiist 2,' 19llf LOG Rest For Weary Visitors At Health Center f1 i! JIAN LAriTTI (WaUrmin), May M—Chairman, J. Touarti Sacratary, F. Amora. Dlacussed repair Ust. US currency draw, ateward dept. com­ plaints: disposal of mattresses. Ship's fund SIS.SS. Pantry shelves to ha cleaned. Mattresses to be sprayed. InstaU hand wringer in wash room. May as—Chairman, J. Touart; Sec­ retary, F. Amora. Throe mattresses put aboard. Need new percolator. Dis­ cussion on use of iron: work rules: feeding system. New delegate elected. June If—Chairman, C. Smith: Sec­ retary, F. Amora. US currency draw unsatisfactory. Stores missing. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund $16.99. One MFOW man picked up in Yokohama. Report accepted. Pilfering ships' stores Is against Union prac­ tices and anyone caught will be. put on charges. Repair Usts reviewed by mate stop practice of securing gear for saUing ^th only five men a good eight hours before letting go. Need bigger and better slop chest. , ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), June U —Chairman, G. Meting; Secretary, M. T. Costello. One man missed ship in Ciudad TruJiUo, rejoined in La Guaria. Men to dress properly when showing famiUes ship on saUing day. No gambling in cross-passageway. Next man missing ship wiU be fired. Ship's fund S182. Some disputed overtime. Few minor beefs. Commu­ nications for hq. jread to member­ ship. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), June It —Chairman, T. Watiluk; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Locks fixed. One man missed ship ' in Ponce. Ship's fund S9. Report accepted. Would like to get moving picture projector. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Chairman, C. White; Secretary, I. Llenos. Electric fans obtained. Some repairs made. Few minor beefs,—to be settled in Boston. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. Need more night lunch. June 11—Chairman, C. While; Sec­ retary', P. Lopez. Repairs to be taken care of. No slop chest before arrival in Panama Canal. Ice to be ordered In Tampa. Need new water pump for cooler. Members of a Japanese trade union research team rest in the lounge of the SlU health center after a tour of the headquarters hall and facilities. Members of the team are Z. Kinoshita, Seaman's Un­ ion; K. Koi, Mitsubishi Workers' Union; S. Kammoe, Shipbuilding Union; H. Sakuma, Heavy Indus­ tries Union; T. Takemoto, White Collar Union, and K. Taniguchi, Chemical Workers. NMU, Company Now 'Partners' (Continued from page 3) • American Coal is operating in the classic union-busting pattern like the operators did back in the. 1920's and 19?0's. We urge , men who want to keep this company from turning back the clock to step for­ ward and volunteer for this fleet." The company's action on behalf of the NMU emerged when the NMU filed its election petition even though it was trailing in coal ship jobs. At the time of. the filing, the NMU announced it was assured "victory" by supposed "defections" of SIU men, thus tacitly admitting that NMU was, in fact, behind in the fleet. The NMU even made gestures toward obtaining defections by em­ barking on vote-buying efforts, but these moves fell through in the face of the determination of the oldtfmers to stand by their Union despite lush offers of NMU "Hiring Hall Defense Fund" cash. It was then that the company turned on the steam. With the arrival in port of such ships as the Martha Berry, Cleveland Abbe and Coal' Miner, it started bouncing SIU men for a variety of irrelevant reasons, incliicling one black gang man who was fired for asking the mate to take off his hat in the crew's messroom. When the Coal Miner came in last week with more NMU men quitting than Seafarers, the com­ pany quickly moved to shift the balance in NMU's favor. As re­ ported by SIU representatives on the spot, here's what happened: • One SIU fireman, L. P. Hogan, was fired because he missed one watch even though he made ar­ rangements for the engine dayman to cover the watch for him. SIU representatives attempted to sign Hogan on the ship again after the skipper was reported to have said that "no one was fired to his direct knowledge." However, the com­ pany representative was furious at the skipper and declared he was willing to put up an extra month's pay to get rid of Hogan. He barred Hogan from the ship and put up the month's wages. • Engine ulilityman W. C. Sim­ mons, who stood Hogan's watch, was also fired. The reason given was that he "wouldn't take orders" from the second assistant. • prdinary seaman James Stu­ art was fired for taking seven days off in Yugoslavia on doctor's or­ ders. This flagrant action was sud­ denly reversed when SIU repre­ sentatives came up with the evi­ dence. "The company rppresent^ tlve," SIU men reported, "got hot as a pistol" when he heard of the SIU's success-in this instance. • SIU wiper K. P. Bane was also fired. Bane had a reputation of being a very hard worker but he was bounced anyway, the reason being that he missed all of one day in the course of two trips (bet­ ter than two months). Normally speaking, all Bane would have been subject to would be a logging, but American Coal is apparently embracing the AMMINMU blacklist system of "Don't log 'em, just fire 'em." • On the other side of the fence, two NMU deckhands, who, in the words of the mate, should have been fired were permitted to quit the ship. The result is that they are eligible to compete for future coal ship openings without any questions asked. The company's action is not un­ expected because it has staked its whole operation on being, able to set up a company union rig from top to bottom. The shabbiest as­ pect of the picture is the manner in which the NMU has crept into the company's corner. One reason for NMU's action is Its failure to live up to its loudly-proclaimed promise that it would "whip the SIU" down on the docks. State Dep't Caught Short On Ship Act Violation WASHINGTON—A State Department plan to move two diplomats abroad on foreign-flag ships has been slapped down by the Comptroller General because it violated the US Mer­ chant Marine Act. The incident involved plans which was also opposed by foreign for transporting the new am­ maritime interests. They have bassador to the Netherlands, and his predecessor's return at Govern­ ment expense. The State Depart­ ment asked for permission to let them travel on Holland-American Line ships, arguing that the gesture would improve American relations with thr Netherlands. The Comptroller General ruled that the request was in violation of the Merchant Marine Act, which requires US officials to travel on American ships unless "necessity" requires them to use foreign ves­ sels. He then ordered the diplomats to use American-flag ships in travelling to and from their Gov­ ernment posts. The gesture, which would have amounted to a $5,000 handout to Holland-American Lines and some free publicity for the company, was regarded by maritime representa­ tives as a typical State Department scheme to buy good will abroad at the expense of the US shipping industry. The plan might also have led to demands by other foreign maritime countries" that American "diplomats be permitted to use their ships when traveling at the Gov­ ernment's expense. The State Department's attitude towards US-flag shipping has been under frequent union attacks. In recent years, the unions have been especially critical' of State Depart­ ment opposition to-the "50-50" act, noted with alarm the Department's pressure to let countries use ships they bought from the US in their offshore trades, although the sales contracts called for exclusive use in domestic trades. Ship Pick-Up Cheers Seattle SEATTLE — Shipping in this area, as in most of the West Coast ports, has picked up greatly during the past period and shows signs of continuing to do so. There was some difficulty in filling jobs for Class "A" men in the engine de­ partment as shipping in that group ran ahead of registration. There were 13 vessels in port during the last two weeks. The Wild Ranger, Fairport (Waterman) and Samuel F. Miller (Boston Shipping) paid off and signed on. The Sea Garden (Penn. Nav.) also paid off but was laid up tempo­ rarily. The Ocean Evelyn (Ocean. Trans.), Rebecca (Intercontinental), George A. Lawson (Penn'. Ship­ ping), Portniar, Kenmar and Maryrifeir (Calmar) were in transit dur-. ihg the period reported. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), May 30—Chairman, A. Herbert; Secretary, delegate. Magazines and books to be circulated. Let delegates handle pay­ off only. Variety of slop chest articles requested. Medicine chest to be re­ plenished. DEL VIENTO (Miss.), June >—Chair­ man, H. Hunt; Secretary, C. Tresclair. Shi£'8 fund lost ($29). Repairs not completed. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Sea delegate about repair list. Catwalk to be put up if deck cargo Is carried. ROBIN DONCASTBR (Robin), June 30—Chairman, J. Toro; Secretery, M. Dclaney. Few hours disputed over­ time: also, restricted ship in Luderitz Bay and Walvis Bay. Few men missed ship. Companies carrying dangerous cargo to have better safety measures. Delegate to take this up. Delegate paid $7.28 for telegram to hall and asked members to donate 25c or 35c -each for ship's fund. SEATRAIN TEXAS ($ealraln), June 10—Chairman, W. Hall; Secretary, K. Pappan. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $70.79. Twelve houi's dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. To ger new TV antenna .and rotor motor. Vote of thanks to steward dept. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 20—Chairman, D. Grant; Secretary, M. White. Reports accepted. Contact patrolman about shortage of milk on coastwise. Steward claims there were- 200 quarts on^beard when ship left port. MV PONCE (Pence Cement), June 22—Chairman, H. Goodwin; Secre­ tary, G. Knowles. Sliip's fund S2Z.43. New delegate elected and new secre­ tary. Steward to supply bug bombs for crew. Need larger drain line in washing machine. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), June 2—Chairman, R. DaVlrgilee; Secre­ tary, D. Beard. Delegate to contact company representative about cots. Ship's fund S2.68. One man missed ship in Boston. Two hours disputed overtime. Reports accepted. Stew­ ard to prepare menus with chief cook. Need more variety in menu.s—sug­ gest another vegetable, canned fruits, ice cream, fresh salads (to dress up evening meal), fresh fruit drinks, omelette and cheese items lacking in hot weather. JOHN B.. KULUKUNDIS (Mar Trade), May 3S—Chairman, H. Sojak; Secretary, G. Bellenelt. Repairs being completed. No American money available for draws. Some dis­ puted overtime—^to be settled at pay­ off. New delegate elected. Bath­ rooms and showers to be painted. All members to be properly attired in messhall. Wiper and OS on sanitary to keep laundry clean. Coffee cups to be placed In sink after using. Let­ ter enclosed regarding cargo. Vote of thanks to steward dept. WILD RANGER (Waterman), June 1 —Chairman, B. Mclnis; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Repairs attended to except two items to be finished in Japan. New reporter elected. Ship's fund S7.69. Purchased new clothes line and magazines, postage. Each mem­ ber to donate SI to ship's fund. Dele­ gate retained and given vote of con­ fidence. Discussion on gafety meet­ ings. Advised to declare a small amount of American money at Keelung. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June I— Chairman, W. Kumke; Secretary, J. Guard. Repair Usts to be made out in duplicate: to be turned In weU before 72-hour period for ship-side work, and checked for Items not taken care of: additional safety suggestions to be added to list. Letters concerning safety meetings to be mailed after discussion with patrolman in Port­ land. Ship's fund S19. $7 spent for shipping gear and maUing letters to headquarters. Soma disputed .over­ time and delayed saUing from Port­ land. One man Joined vessel at Yo­ kohama to replace wiper who was promoted to oUer. New reefer to re­ place present one secured by Une in messhall. To see captain about port draw. No chipping after 9 PM aft near crew quarters. Suggest chief R. Alston. Few hours di.sputed over­ time. Replacement for mcssman taken off ship due to illness. New delegate elected. Good food served. Return used cups to pantry. CALMAR (Caimar), June U—Chair­ man, J. Kain; Secretary, A. Bryant. Some disputed overtime. Repair list to be submitted. Coal beef commu­ nications received. Fans to be re­ paired. CARIB QUEEN (TMT), June i — Chairman, R. Brown; Secretary, E. Eriksen. Report ship's payoff 'about every 28 days: draw list not up to date: air conditioning on ship. Need more fans. .Some disputed overtime. Delayed sailing in .Jacksonville dis­ puted. Repair list to be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. CHiLORE (Ore), May U—Chairman, W. Thomas; Secretary, C. Borti. >ihip's fund S21.71. Larger fans to be placed in foc'sies. Fan installed in laundry. Patrolman to investigate cold drink situation. Recreation room to be painted.. Crew's mess tg^ be sougeed. Steward refused to put out night lunch for fireman. Vote of thanks to radio operator for typing and posting news bulictiii daily. Pay­ master not to shoulder crew away from patrolman. ANTINOUS (Waterman), June 23— Chairman, G. Champiin; Secretary, C. Elizey. Good crew. Captain to try to have coastwise articles signed in Port Newark so permits getting off ship will be able to ride to Gulf. Sug­ gest reimbursing cook for movies. Cooperation urged in preparing re­ pair Ust and items. Ship's fund $90. To check rate of 90P per hour for work removing grain fittings from holds. Reports accepted. $2 each do­ nation suggested for movies. Need Lifebuoy soap. BENTS FORT (CS), June 22—Chair­ man, F. Nelsen. (no Secy.). Reports accepted. Insufficient milk aboard. Repair list submitted. CLAIBORNE (Waterman), June 2— Chairmen, C. Batson: Secretary, T. Sanchez. Wiper to sougee engine dept. rooms. Disputed OT from, last voyage wiU be paid off on this payoff. Some additional disputed OT. Day's lodging disputed for fireman while In port. Couldn't sleep—chipping around portholes. FLOMAR (Caimar). May S—Chair­ man, R. Henry; Secretary, K. Morgan. New delegate elected. Steward to vary vegetables. Undated — Chairman, R. Frazier; Secretary, C. Welch. Need more vari­ ety In night lunches. OT to be paid up In full at payoff. Beef on locking up stairway from engine room while In port. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce Cement), June 13—Chairman, S. Varn; Secre­ tary, J. Cersey. Ship's fund S18.10. Fine food served. Coal hoat discus­ sion. New delegate elected. To see about scuttlebutt as workers In Ponce using water to fast; also to keep same out of passageways. Need more cots: also "No Admittance" sign on door. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and chief cook for fine food. KATHRYN (Bull), June 22—Chair­ man, A. Gonzalez: Secretary, L. Vile, Ship's fund S6. Report accepted. Ven­ tilator system to be fixed. Need cold water in showers. KENMAR (Caimar), April 12 — Chairman, J. Rice; Secretary, S. Kar- lak. New delegate elected. One man missed ship at Baltimore. May 25—Chairman, J. Rice; Secre­ tary, S. Kerlak. Dlsoiission on door locks. Crew asked not to ask captain for more money day after putting out drqw. Discussion on washing ma­ chine; oldtimers: ship's fund. MARORB (Ore), June 12—Chairman, 8. Centreii; Secretary, D. Carey. One man missed ship In Baltimore: one man left ship In Panama for hospital. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund S9.02. Donations requested. Some disputed OT. Mate refused to give water palls to deck dept. for laundry. To be put on repair list. Pantry to be kept elean. Change rags In pantry occasionally. S^.md by at end of each watch. Place "cups In soap water. Need plug for sink. �Anciuil; SEAFARERS 1957 Pace EICTCB lOG Heat Frys New York; Shipping Warmer Too NEW YORK—^With this town steaming in summer heat reaching up close to 100 degrees,, for the past few days. Sea­ farers have been looking for something on the "iceberg run." Fortunately, Claude Simmons-, assistant secretary treasurer Georgia; Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) reports, shipping has been and the Ames Victory (Victory Reveal New Details On SS Atlantic Raymond Loewy, the well-known Industrial designer, has been com­ missioned by Arnold Bernstein to handle the interior decoration for Bernstein's passenger liner, now under construction in the Ingalls yard at Pascagoula, Miss. The new passenger ship, a converted Mari­ ner, will be christened the Atlantic. Loewy has done interiors for 12 •hips including the three passen­ ger ships of the Panama Line. The plans for the ship's rooms call for Installation of upper berths that fold back into the walls and lower berths that convert into sofas. The main dining room can handle 500 diners at one time out of a total passenger list of 900. All rooms will be air-conditioned and offer private bath In the one-class tour­ ist set-up. , Present schedules call for In­ galls to complete the conversion next winter and for the ship to enter the transatlantic service on March 29. She will run between New York, Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Amster­ dam. The fare schedule announced by the company calls for an in-season rate ranging from $207.50 to $220 for a one-way crossing tourist class. The ship will also carry 50 pas­ sengers in first class accomodations to conform with the North Atlantic Passenger Conference regulations. First class fares are $315 and $335 respectively in season. Off-season rates are $187.50 to $300. A seven-day sailing schedule will be maintained eastbound with an exfra day' in Amsterdam. A possible way out of . the dilemma posed by foreign-flag transfers has been proposed by William "Whitey" Benz, Port­ land port agent for the Sailors Union of the Pacific and chair­ man of the Maritime Trades Department port council in that city. Benz says in effect. "These ships are American-owned, carrying American, cargo, very often, US-Government cargo. Under such circumstances, the Taft-Hartley and Norris-LaGuardia Acts should be amended to allow American maritime unions to organize these ships." Of course the experts in international law and the State Department would throw up their hands in horror at such a thought. These people insist on the polite legal fiction that Liberia, for example, is an "independent sovereign" country (about as independent as Monaco) and that the runaway ships are in fact "Liberian" corporations which are to be recognized as under foreign law and not our own. Everybody else knows of course, that this legalistic stand has absolutely no relationship to the reality of the situation, which is that the Liberian registries are the purest kind of fake and fraud by Americans on their own Government; fakery which is tolerated by that same Government for the benefit of over-greedy shipowners. Liberia, of course, has no more control over these ships than the man in the moon. Yet in the past, when the Sailors Union and others have at­ tempted to overcome this legalistic difficulty they have found that they have been butting their heads against a stone wall because the courts have held that this legal fiction is valid, no matter what the underlying hypocrisy of the situation. The remedy, Benz says, is up to Congress. • • * State Vs. Maritime Speaking of the Government's attitude on maritime, two recent incidents prove illuminating on that score. One was the State Department's effort to violate the Merchant Marine Act by having its diplomats travel on foreign-flag ships. The other was the action of the Air Force in hiring Panamanian crews for ships that are to perform picket duties in connection with guided missile tests. The State Department's action, while inexcusable, is pretty much what one would expect. It is no secret that the De­ partment regards US shipping as some kind of nuisance which interferes with State's tender concern for the well-being of the foreign shipowner. Such an attitude may have had some justification 12 years ago when European industry was on the rocks, but it is laughable today. As for the Air Force behavior, it sounds like a typical brass hat snafu,. The Defense people, the first to holler about "security," hire unscreened foreign nationals for missile test duties. It jiist'doesn't make sense.' ' ' f running at a good rate in the porf for the past two weeks with the dispatcher hard pushed at times to secure black gang replacements. "Most of the boys are ready to go and are looking for ships headed for a cooler climate," Simmons added, "so we shouldn't have much trouble securing replacements for cmything except the Persian tlulf run which some of the men always back away from." Seventeen ships paid off during the past two weeks, two signed on foreign articles and another 17 ships were in transit. All of the ships were in good shape with only minor overtime and repair beefs which were quickly settled at the point of production. Simmons looks for equally good shipping for the coming two weeks as there are a number of ships due in for payoff. A couple of vessels in temporary layup are also ex­ pected to take on crews shortly. Despite the scorching heat, the organizing drives of the Marine Allied Workers Division and of the Harbor and Inland Waterways Di­ vision have been pressing forward without let-up. Ships paying off here were the Frances, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Arlyn, and Kathryn (Bull); Coalinga Hills (Pan Atlantic); Topa Topa (Waterman); Robin Kirk (Robin); Cantigny (CS); the Alcoa Pegasus, Runner, Puritan and Pilgrim (Al­ coa); Seatrains Savannah and New Orleans Upturn NEW ORLEANS —Although job activity has quieted down during the past two weeks, shipping has continued to be good in the engine department. All but two of the Class "A" men registered in the black gang obtained berths. Be­ sides crewing vessels, there were some 40 relief and HIWD Jobs to be filled by Seafarers in tliis port. Reports indicate that shipping should be better next period. There are two scheduled payoffs, four signing on and some 15 vessels due in transit. The Del Mundo will be taking on a full crew next week and should help boost ship­ ping. Money Exchange Rates Listed The following Is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of July 81, 1957, and are sub­ ject to change without notice. England, New Zealand. South Africa: $2.80 per pound eterling. Auatrallai S2.24 per pound aterling. Belgium: 80 franci to the dollar. Denmark: 14.48 centi per krone. France: 360 francs to the dollar. Germany: 4.2 marks to the dollar. Holland: 8.7-3.8 guilders to the dollar. Italy: 624.8 lire to the dollar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.78 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krone. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 81 cents per rupee. Argentina: 18 pesos to the dollar. Brazil: 8.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 82.63 cents per peso. VeMiuqlaj 98,88 .cents. per -bollvu. Ti J —r Carriers). The Pegasus and Steel Seafarer signed on again. The in-transits during the period included the Seatrains New Jersey, New York, Texas and Louisiana; Hastings (Waterman); Ideal X, Almena, Maxton and Coalinga Hills (Pah Atlantic); the Cities Service Norfolk; Val Chem (Heron); Steel Admiral and Steel King (Isthmi­ an); Losmar and Massmar (Calmar) the Orion Planet (Colonial) and the Cabins (Terminal Tankers). Waterman Alters Bid For Aid WASHINGTON — Waterman Steamship Company has announced the withdrawal of its request for a Government subsidy on the com­ pany's US Gulf - Mediterranean service. The action was revealed by FMB examiner Edward C. Johnson during a prehearing con­ ference. 3 The FMB had previously re­ ported that it could not prepare the statistics necessary for the for­ mal hearing before March 15, 1958. This would mean that the public hearing on the subsidy requests would have to be put off until after that date. It was also disclosed that Isth­ mian Lines withdrew from the FMB proceedings when Waterman asserted that it was not interested in operating a subsidy service be­ tween Hawaii and the US Atlantic. This service, an Isthmian spokesinan said, was the company's only interest in the case. Waterman, an SlU-contracted operator, had originally filed re­ quests early this year for a Gover.nment subsidy on five trade routes. They are: • Atlantic and Gulf-California service to the Far East, some 18 to 30 sailings annually. • Pacific Coast to the Far East, 30-42 sailings annually. • US Gulf to the United King­ dom and northern Europe, 30 to 42 sailings annually. • Northern Atlantic to Northern Europe, 18 to 30 sailings annually, • US Gulf to the Mediterranean and Black Sea, 18-39 sailings annu­ ally. Fair Shipping, BostonReports BOSTON—Shipping is just jog­ ging along in this port, doing pretty fair but nothing to get ex­ cited about. Port Agent Jimn.y Sheehan had no payoffs or sign ons, but eight in-transits gave the port enough action to^go by. The usual run of tankers in­ cluded the Winter Hill and Royal Oak (Cities Service); Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) and Orion Planet (Colonial). Freight ships hit­ ting the port were the Robin Kirk and Robin Wentley (Robin); Grain Shipper (Grainfleet) and Water. man's La Salle. ' n. -t r (.•: ' :: ; f•r>T , i' ' i' i i| �Pagre Twelve SEAFARERS Short Takes LOG-A-RHYTHM: Approaching Storm By WBliam I. Terry From south to north, Has no course of its own. A golden radiance Atop sky-blue velvet. Flaming red at break of daum. A storm approaching With black horizon. Blows a gale. My ship a pawn. August t, 1957 LOG MATTHIW THORNTON . (OralnRest), Juns IS—Chairman, D. Murphyr Secratary, C. Carlson. . Beef about mattresses to be taken care of in Baltimore. Shower and bathroom to be painted. Discussion on foulups to be referred to patrolman at payoff. Repair list to be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. PORTMAR (Calmer), Juna <-«halrman, W. Yorka; Saerafary, N. Robin­ son. Not enough food aboard. Repair list tui-ned in. Delegate to call hall in - NY because of large number of men paying off. Some disputed over­ time. Patrolman In NY to glarlfy work for engine room members. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate elected. Try to procure ice on west coast. Shelves in wiper's lockers to be re- When at dawn The SU71 arises. With deep affection I see it come; • Clouds in swift Race 'cross heaven. Fugitives on the run. Chariots in close formation, Rollmg thunder; Bolts of lightning flashing down. A chilling breeSe, A sign of warning. The wind, quickly shifting The clouds will open up the lock; Humidity an exit. Falling drops of rain H^ sweating bodies loith a shock. The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ Farewell to darkness Soon again half of memorials or any other Brilliant daylight gains one more; so-called "worthy causes." No Fast arriving, "can-shakers" or solicitors have Fast departing. been authorized by the SIU. Another day, an encore. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK paired. Ice box to be repaired. Soapwater backa up In galley — to be checked ' when in port. Jurie U—Chairman; O.' PalrcloHii Secratary, J. Smith. New delegate elected. Report accepted. Comment made on coal beef. To set np ship's fund at time of first draw. By 'Red' Fink SUZANNE (Bull), June 1—Chair­ man, C. Baback; Secretary, C. CHI. Moat repairs ' completed. Delegate advised there Is sufficient money aboard for draws. In foreign port*. Request for library. Report accepted. Suggestion for use of coffe at night time. Temperature of meat boxes too high. "I can hardly wait for you to ship out, so I can get my first allotment...« USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Howard Abell Albert Esnino Feiicito Aponte Claudius Fisher Ludwik Borowik Gorman T. Glaze Edward Broadus William McHveen Victor B. Cooper Robert O. Smith MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTixMURE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner Frank Peskiir'.c A. Czeczemski Maximo Tangalin Lucien F. Drew Chas. T. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Fred L. Comerford Sung C. Wang lohn J. Morrison G. L. Warrington Chas. T. Nangle David A. Wood USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. lose Blanco Jimmie Littleton Grover Duncan W. M. Stanley J. H. Ferguson Leslie F. Swegan USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Leo Lang William Bargone John W. Bigwood Harry R. Lewis Joseph McCabe Daniel Bissett George McFaU Dennis Bohler Simon Morris Henry Chemel Michael Miizio Joseph Curtis Chas, R. Nicholson Rosfoe Dearmon Winford Powell Serio M. DeSosa Randolph RatuUS William Driscoll Toxie Sam ford Harold Ducloux Toefii Smieielski Lucien Elie Jan Englehardt Herman Smith Leon Gordon Wert A. Spencer Herbert E. Grant Gerald Thaxton William Haekett Lonnle R. Tickle James Hutison James E. Ward Samuel Hurst Charles Williams John Jakubaszek Clifford Wuertz Oliver Cendriek Robert Young Edward G. Knapp Jacob Zimnier USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS H. M. Bumpass F. G. Lafcwyk M. N. Gendroft Harold J. Romero Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., ^ Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my fiame on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME ^ STREET'ADDRESS CITY .....ZONE STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: II you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: iii. ADDRESS k I CITY K ...; ". X. 20NE . , KATHRYN (Bull), July 6—Chair­ man, L. Vila; Secratary, S. Ortiz. Water beef to be taken up with pa­ trolman again. Ship's fund $6. Re­ port accepted. See first assistant about cold water and blowers for bathrooms. Request salads and cold drinks at each table. Suggestion to change to Lifebuoy or PalmoUva soap. Liquid soap dispenser to ba installed in steward dept. bathroom. ROBIN KETTERINO ($aas Ship­ ping), Juna 30—Chairman, L. Ames; Secratary, J. Hsnnay. Repair list to be made up. Crew's radio to be raffled off. Ship's fund $18.50. Some disputed OT. One man- missed ship in Mombasa. Chief cook drunk In galley and had to be removed by chief mate and captain. Reports ac­ cepted. Motion to dispense of shjp's fund; to buy refreshments for cte\7. Request that man who- missed thlp In Mombasa pay debts, incurred be­ fore shipping out. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), July J .—Chairman, B. Werthlngton; Secre­ tary, C. NIchy. One man missed ship in PI; returned to ship in Saigon. Reports accepted. Food not up to par—too many starchy foods on menu; members prefer jced water to iced .coffee, tea and cocoa. Night lunch is poor; request more baked goods, ham sausage or minute steaks for breakfast. Suggestion to draw up petition to remove steward. t 'Sea-Spray' cated. Cups to be returned to pantry. Pantryman thanks crew for aasistanca and contribution when wifa passed away this voyage. Concentrating to hard on lighting up a smoke, James Terry, deck engineer on the Charles Dunaif (top), never caught on that he was snapped by a shipmate's comera. The photog was equally secretive about his name. Above, William Kieswetter, AB on the Sunion, takes a lensing in his stride during coffeetime. Steward Fred Hicks sent this one in. USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank J. Bradley John L. Grimes Michael Delano Eugene G. Plahn USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James Hodges A. J. Panepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS J. P. WiUIamson USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Genaro Bonafont Thomas Moneho G. F. Crabtree Jens P. Nielsen Raymond M. Davis Pedro Pudro Isidore Dongen Robert A. Parker David B. Dunn . Frank S. Paylor Antonio Fernandez Markos Potiviaflis. Rufus Freeman James W. Risr Burl Haire Salvator Rivera Hans R. Hanssen Joso Rodriguez Lowell Harris Manuel Rodriguez Henry Herkinhein Antonio Russo Oskar Kaelep John Sander Alfred Kaju Cooper E. SavpfrtSimon Keudall P. W. Seider.oerg John Klepadlo Thomas Toonii Mauro J. Matunta Alfred Yarborcugh USPHS HOSPIT.\L MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana B. J. Marti-i Eladio Aris Albert Martinelll Fortunato Bacomo Vic Milazzo Juan Deoopra Joau'.iin Miniz John I. Driscoll W. P. O Dea Robert Gilbert C. Osinski William Guenthcr George G. Phlfer Bart E. Guramek G. A. Puissegur Howard Huiley F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Rerny Taib Hassen S. B. Saunders Billy Tt. Hill G. E. Shumaker Thohias Tsaksen Kevin B. Skelly In H. Kilgore E. R. Smallwro.t Ludwig Krlstiinsen Henry E. Smith Frederick Landry Michael Tolh Leonard Lcidig Harry S. Tiittle Patrick McCann Virgil E. Wjlmoth Archibald McGulgan Don P. .Wing H. C,. Melesao ^ ^ . Dexter Woyrell. . MAROARET BROWN IBIoomfleld), June M—Chslrman, A. WhWmen Sec­ retary, W. Thompson. Crew can draw on wages. No liquor or beer to be taken aboard: if there Is there wiU be a shakedown of crew quarters and ship. New feeding system started on ship. Request for safety meetings. Headquarters reports to be posted. Ship's fund $8. Inform engineer when oilers and firemen change watches. Reports accepted. Fund to be built up by donations of tl. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Each watch to clean up messroom before going pff watch. Safety meeting to be held going to and from Europe. Make safety suggestions. ORION PLANET (Orion), June JO— Chairman, A. Browni Sacretary, J. Dunn. New delegate elected. Two men short. No payoff until all beefs arc settled by Union. Delegate to sea captain regarding difference in trans­ portation to Japan and Honolulu be­ tween first class and air cpach. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), April 27—Chairman, None. Secre­ tary, None. Meetings not called reg­ ularly due to work in evenings. Short­ age of cigarettes and draw in Capo Verd. Steward requested to be in messhall at meal time. Some disputed overtime. Delegate's report to be re­ ferred to patrolman on arrival in NY. Go on record that this vessel is the worst feeder in Isthmian fleet; bad menus; no baked meats; steward not present at meal time. May 26—Chairman, W. Helms; Sec­ retary, A. Brodie. Some disputed overtime. Ail non members to be kept out of house and foc'sles. Each department to take turns at cleaning laundry. Vote of confidence for stew­ ard dept. . WACOSTA (Waterman), July 7 — Chairman, C. Nalla, Jr.) Secretary, E. Ray. Expect payoff in Mobile. Day­ man hospitalized In Japan; NMU re­ placement missed ship, San Pedro. Expect to stay in NY three days. Good cooperation among crew. New reporter elected. Ship's fund S18.5S. Repair list turned In. Some disputed overtime. Report accepted. Thank all old-timers helping in ACS beef. Donate ship's fund to LOG. Any member going to hospital to be checked at clinic first. Crew to re­ port back one hour before sailing time—otherwise replacement may be ordered. Members to pick up shot records when leaving ship. - Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food served this voyage. -t STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Juno 23—Chairman, J. Nash; Secratary, D. Swicker. Repair list to be turned in. Food and store shortages. Garbage to be dumped aft: Keep mess rooms clean. Few hours* disputed overtime. Ship's fund $11.40.. Discussion on food shortage. DEL NORTE (MiiS.), June IS—Chair­ man, G. McFall; Secretary, M. Sporich. One man left in Montevideo; one man signed on in Buenos Aires. Members not on duty in passenger area to keep out of same. On sailing days the promanade deck, outside rails, etc. are for passengers only—not for crew. Telegram sent for deceased mother of crew member. Ship's fund $155.18. Have $96 for movies. Some disputed OT. Report accepted. To purchase new movie screen from fund. Receipts to be issued for Union books—not carried. No member to attend meeting Intoxi­ r • p". If" «'•« «. e's .Vi.--A '• SANTORE (Ore Nay.), July 1 — Chairman, C. Kellogg; Secretary, E. Debardelaben. Eight new mattresses put aboard; also new washing ma­ chine. Repair lists to be made up. Letter for LOG commending baker for beautiful birthday cake baked forlnember. Vote of thanks extended to all old timers for work they are doing on the American Coal beef. Ship's fuiid S8.10. One man missed ship; reported to hospital. Third cook missed ship; refused to pay two days' pay to man who was fired. New delegate elected. Patrolman to check meats; woui'd like more steaks; at least . twice a week. Check on new mattresses and washing machine— promised this trip. Strainer to be re­ paired in galley under sinks. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), July 10— Chairman, J. Torras; Secratary, M. Simon. Some repairs accomplished. New delegate elected. Coffee cups not to be used for cigarette butts. See patrolman for repairs not made. FAIRPORT (Waterman), May 20— Chairman,,T. Tucker; Secretary, W, Stark. No beefs; smooth sailing. To take entire load in Seattle area. Chips and-cards purchased. Ship's fund $28. Vote of thanks to delegates for work done on behalf of crew. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine work. Turn in soiled linen. Clean lockers before leaving. Repair lists submitted and most of work has been done. Discussion about transportation money from various parts in this area. ARMONK (NJ Industries), April 2» —Chairman^ C. Cantwell; Secretary, D. O'Connor. Captain to issue US currency. No expectorating on deck. Doors to be kept closed during cold weather at meal time. One promo­ tion. New delegate elected. Linen to be distributed on Friday instead of Sunday. Canned fruit to be served for dessert. June 9 Chairman, C. Cantwell; Spcretary, D. O'Connor. If payoff not made on arrival day there will bb a draw. Refrain from throwing ciga­ rette butts in passageways. Request pay statements to speed payoff. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), June 30—Chairman, J. Nolsenbeck; Secre­ tary, K. Brock. Steward to put canned fruits, juices, chocolate syrup, canned soup aboard. Supply slop chest with all necessary items. Min­ utes of last meeting posted. Request cooperation In conserving water: all faucets to be turned off after using. Purcliased new .steam iron from ship's fund. Crew instructed on operation of same. Pictures sent to LOG for printing. Ship's fund $.33.41. New delegate elected. Reports accepted. ACS beef and Magnuson hiring hall bin discussed: membership concurs and gives headquarters full backing.Wind breaker to be secured on after poop deck so men can sleep and use day and night. Delegate re-elected. Soiled laundry to be taken midship— not to be left on benches. Suggestion to leave pathway when slushing decks. Need screens for all portholes. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine service; Pantry and messhall to be kept clean. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), July 1 —Chairman, L. Hagmann; Sacretary, F. Keelan. One man Injured, sent to doctor. Ship's fund $30.15. Replace one man. Reports accepted. Reports from headquarters to he posted be­ fore meeting. Motion to donate ship's fund to hurricane victims. Vote of thanks to L.ike Charles agent for radiogram regarding welfare of crew's families during hurricane. ARTHUR M. HUDDELL (Bull), June 24—Chairman, W. Young; Secretary, R. Tapman. New delegate elected. Crew agreed to donate 50c for emer­ gency fund at next draw. New re­ porter & secretary elected. Messhall to he kept clean in port. Request for special dishes to be referred to stew­ ard who will prepare same. BEAURESARD (Waterman), June 23 —Chairman, P. Ca|iao; Secretory, J. Myers. One member hospitalized In Bremerhaven. One man missed ship ifi NO. Wash' room to be cleaned. Repair, list to be turned in. �Auinist 2, 195T STEEL KINO (IsthmUn), Jun* 33— Chalrmarf, J. Purcall; Sacratary, J. Kaaviiay Three men paid off without . proper relief in Honolulu. Ship'a fund $16. Garbage to be dumped aft. Food beef.to be discussed at meeting. Ship­ ping rulca to be posted in mcssroom. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), June 23—Chairman, B. Crawford; Secretary, A. Aronlca. New treasurer elected. Ship's fund $10.72. Few hours di.sputed overtime. Crew requc,sled io read headquarters communications. Laundry room to be cleaned after using. Linen to be carried forwtird. Delegates to square away beefs at payoff. Vote of (hanks to slcward department for fine meals. Juno 2—Chairman, B. p-rker; Secreiary, A. Aronlca. ,Ship'.« fund S10.70. Report accepted. Vote of tiianks to SEAFARERS ber hospitalized. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to cooks for fine cookink and baking. OREMAR (Ora Navigation), Jung 16 —Chairman, C. Parker; Secretary, R. Bullock. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $39.85. Report accepted. Need new refrigerator. .Water cooler to be repaired. Submit repair list. IRENESTAR (Triton),June 16—Chair­ man, R. Hay; Secretary, J. Tomllnson. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $11.52. Report accepted. New sec­ retary-reporter elected. Razor blades not to he thrown in shower room. SEAMAR (Calmer), June 10—Chair­ man, J. Eichenberg; Secretary, C. Inman. Ship's fund $17. Report ac­ cepted. New delegate elected. No beefs. Smooth sailing; hope to bring ship in clean. CHICKASAW (Pan-Atlantic), June 16 —Chairman, D. Beck; Secretary, H. Hastings. Sink stopped up: will be repaired in Baitimare. Some dis­ puted OT. Man missed ship in San Juan. No book and regular foul up; paid off on consent. New delegate elected. Money should be available before arrival in port. Catwalk to be made over cargo on deck. Need first aid kit in galley: no equipment. Bath­ rooms to be checked for leaks. Beefs to be settled in own department. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), June 14—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, C. Carr. Some disputed, OT. Reports accepted. Need more' dishes, fresh fruit: repair list to be made up; mos­ quito netting- or repellent next voy•age. steward dept. for exceUent mCals. Cots to be stored away before arrival In port. Cups to be . relumed to pan­ try. Proper attire to be worn in pan­ try. Garbage to be carried aft, not to be thrown over side midships. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 26—Chairman, J. Meehan; Secretary, J. Long. Two disputed hours cleared at payoff. Two men mi.ssed ship in Baltimore, fines paid. New seats for messhall ready for next trip. Ship's fund $44. New delegate elected. To check on milk in foreign ports. Use ship's fund for expenses such as buying checker board and other amusement games. June 26—Chairman, J. Meehan; Secretary, J. Long. Beet' concerning chief mate being on deck too much to be discu.ssed with patrolman. Part of fund used to pay line of one man in Iceland. New members to donate $1 toward ship's fund. Fund now $22.40. Some disputed overlimd; Re­ pair Ust submitted. Votf of thanks to ' steward dept. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriartb Juna *—Chairman, M. Bartan; Sacratary, R. Aguiar. - One man miss(^d ship. Sliip's fund $19.30. New delegate elect­ ed. Few rooms have been sougeed, others will be taken care of. SEAGARDEN (Penn Nay.), May If— Chairman, R, Merrisette; Secretary, H. KnaflUh. Ship sailed short a few Items. Repair work not completed. New treasurer and delegate elected. Bathrooms to be kept clean; cups to be returned to pantry. No perform­ ing while In Japan and Korea, YAKA (Waterman), May 26—Chair­ man, J. Danalt; Secretary, S. Jeseph. Benches to be made for crew back aft. Screen doors put up back aft. Money draws to be put out in green­ backs and yen. ExceUent safety rec­ ord. No injuries. Ship's fund $14.55. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Suggestion to stop chipping around messhall during luneh—^refcr to head­ quarters for approval. Bad sanitary conditions in bathrooms. Recreation and mess rooms to be kept clean. Wash cups after use at night. JEFF.ERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 26—Chairmen, E. Goodwin; Secretary, C. Makuch. Repair lists to be submitted. Members requested to keep off topside deck after hours. Short one 2nd electrician. Communications read. Rep,ort ac­ cepted. Request for air conditioning on all ships. Need duplicate set of keys. Request exterminator. Cots to be put away upon arrival in port. Locksmith to repair all locks and make kj:ys. Steam to be left on urn to keep water hot for coffee. Fan' for deck bathroom requested. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), May 11—Chairman, A. Sirignano; Secre­ tary, F. Airey. All repairs completed. Ship's fund $31.41. When leaving ship LA SALLE (Waternian), May 12— ail foc'sles to be stripped and left Chairman, T. James; Secretary, A. clean. Slop chest to be checked and Foster. New delegate • elected. New more variety of clothes carried. Vote man taken on in Fusan. Ship's fund of thanks to cooks and messman for $7. Communications read. Discussion fine service. regarding time off in lieti of OT. June 16—Chairman, J. Burke; Sec-, Laundry hnd washing machine to be ratary, P. Whitlow. Men desiring to cleaned after using. pay off in Tampa may do so on mutu­ June 17—Chairman, T. James; Sec­ al consent. Class B and C men en­ retary, J. Bailey. Six men missed ship titled to mnke another trip as 60 days —various reasons. Ship's fund S7. are not up. One electrician caused Lost two daymen. One beef—to be confusion—missed and delegated du­ referred to patrolman. One man ties at most ports. Ship's fund $31.41. missed ship, re.iolned in Kilo: logged. ' Members to contribute at payoff to Report accepted. Need larger fans build up fund. Some disputed over­ in rooms. Steward to be custodian time. Communications read and dis­ of iron. Ship to be fumigated. Vote cussed. Suggested another foc'sle for ,of thanks to steward and speedy re­ engine room watch. Suggested hos­ covery from operation. pital room. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate for fine cooperation. Suggestion C S NORFLOK (Cities Service), May that a better slop chest be carried 12—Chairman, M. Fyke; Secretary, R. with all needed items. Set time Ruttksy. No first aid kit in engine.for slop chest opening. Suggestion room. Report accepted. New delegate that all seasonal fresh fruits be cur­ and treasurer elected. Need OT, ried. Temperaure of ice boxes to be Sheets and library. Messroom to be adjusted—not cold enough; need bet­ cleaned; garbage cans to be emptied ter grade of bacon. Messhall to ba after every meal. Shower heads to locked in port. Key to be hung in be replaced after removal. Safety pantry for crew members. When meeting held. decks are slushed, boards to be laid June 26—Chairman, A. McCullen; down, from quarters aft to midships Secretary, D. Shields. Food not up to to keep passageways cleaner. standard. Ship's fund $7.32. Few hours disputed overtime. To check port­ SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), holes.'' June 27—Chairman, J. Cole; Secre­ tary, D. Wagner. Repairs to be taken PENNMAR (Calmar), June 23—Chair­ care of. Ship's fend $8.37. Some dis­ man, V. Monte; Secretary, J. Clarke. puted O.T. Reports accepted. New Few hours disputed OT. All foc'sles delegate elected. Repair list to be to-be left clean. Good trip, no beefs. sent to headquarters. Need fresh milk. Report accepted. Pantry.man to co­ Cold drinks to be served with meals. operate. BRADFORD ISLE (Cities Service), June 2t—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secretary, M. Hitchock. New washing machine and mattresses ordered. Re­ frain from making unnecessary noise which distrubs men sleeping. Few hours disputed OT. Report accepted. Fans to be repaired and one replaced in quarters. ALMENA (Pen Atlantic), June 23— Chairman, W.. Snell; Secretary, A. Janes. Some disputed OT. One m:in short. Union to bo contacted regard­ ing taxi in Port^Nueches from ship to gate—continuous trouble. No.smok­ ing on dock. Report on cooking. New delegate elected, FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), June 13—Chairman, J. Lanahan; Sec­ retary, R. Shaynick. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Lost fireman due to illness: picked up one in Australia. Ham steaks too big: string beans too stringy. ^ OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), June 9—Chairman, O. Haskell; Sec­ retary, C. Slovcr. Some disputed over­ time. New delegate elected. Quality of food to be improved. Garbage to be kept aft in port. Schedule to he made for cleaning laundry. Discussion on special agreement allowing man an wheel to work while on gyro-pllol. Members ere not In favor of this practice. MORNiNO LIGHT (Waterman), June 16—Chairman, W. Waidrop; Secre­ tary, W. Morse. Linen to be changed when new linen is issued: turn in soiled linen. Vote of thanks to .stew­ ard dept. and delegate for job well done. Need new library. TEXMAR (Calmar), June 22—Chair­ man-, J. Bowman; Secretary, J. Nuckols. Ship's fund $3. He.tdquarters com­ munications read. Report accepted. Crew to donate 50c to buy gteam Iron, ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), June 12 —Chairmen, C. Wiggins; Secretory. C. Gregory. Safety meeting held. Trini­ dad shore gang working in engine room—disputed overtime. One mem­ Rourka. Reports accepted. Suggestion, to hold meeting every other trip. Not enough business - to warrant meeting every twelve days unless there is a beef, Dl.scusslon on garbage disposal. I ELIZABETH (Bull), July 1—Chair­ man, L. Ramirez; Secretary, B. O'- -m Paire Tbirteen LOG Sorry, No Souvenirs This Trip -By Seafarer William Calefato- Cabbies and other driversfor-hire everywhere in the world seem pretty much alike to a seaman. The guy who jockeys a hack around a stateside port and his Oriental namesake who pedals a rickshaw are brothers under the skin. They'll haggle over the amount of a fare and/or tip like a fishwife and seldom take you where you want'to go unless you spell it out out in simple A-B-C Btyle. Very often this doesn't turn the trick either. For Danny, a carefree wiper, -things started to happen right away when he met Tommy at the gate in Moji, Japan. Tomniy is a Jovial rickshaw driver, who talks fair English, sprinkled with Brooklynese, Hobokenese and Alabaman. Danny told him he wanted to go shopping for souvenirs. With prodigious bows, smiles and all kinds of gesticulations, he seated Danny in the ramshackle vehicle and buttoned the canvas cover securely. Enroute to the shopping district where Daimy thought he was be­ ing driven, he wondered, if the canvas shield was a device used when people were "taken for a -r-; Bosun Norman Kirk (left) and Joke Powell, AB, take a turn around th» deck before heading in to the messhall en the Frederic C. Col­ lins for coffcetime. From the looks of things, that oil drum has to go. The ship already has. It transferred foreign soon after this was token by Calefato. go shopping. I don't care to waste time with a snaggled-toothed geisha girl." Tommy pedalled around for i while. When he stopped to unbut­ ton Danny out of the rickshaw Danny saw they were back at the same hotel. Tommy whistled into the doorway, and now another girl shuffled out. "This one—good teeth," Tommy announced proudly. "Look, Buster. Now you can take your old wagon and—and junk it. I'm walking." That was a grave insult to a con­ servative Japanese gentleman, even if he was a rickie. Still, bewildered and exasperated, he followed for numy blocks until Danny was lost. Now, when Tommy waved toward the rickshaw, it was a sign that a foreigner had to depend on a public servant, especially since Tommy was the only one in the area at the time. Resigned to his fate, Danny let Tommy fasten him under the canvas hood again, on the condi­ tion that the next slop would definitely be the town s, shopping Chief cook Charles Pitchard center. They wound up outside the - (left) and Herbert Pomeroy, cocktail lounge of a high-class saloon MM, team up to give hotel. Tommy ceremoniously let the glad-eye to cameraman Danfiy out and motioned toward William Colefato on the the door. Frederic C. Collins. They "Ship-friends inside,'" he said, must hove had a run-in with still smiling and bowing. the rickshaw boys, too. By this time, the wiper was too tired and thirsty to argue. The ride." He couldn't see where he was going in spite of the two small bar looked like a good refuge, and squares of celluloid; the way a chance to get away from it ail— Tommy was pedaling his figure blocked the entire view and made tl:e whole affair seem not quite right. That was what it turned out to be when Tommy stopped at a hotel and told his passenger it was a good place if he intended to stay • -A. i in town overnight. "Damn it, Papasan, I told you to take me shopping," Danny pro­ tested, "not to a hole in the wall." Just then, the proprietress came out. Her manner, when she asked him to stay for a beer, was too hearty for him to refuse so he stayed on and had one. The girl who brought it tried to tell him she was one of the hospitable geisha girls that he had seen pic­ tures of in "Life" or one of the otier nice big American publica­ tions. She would be glad to shop with him. In the meantime, Danny looked around for a 1000-yen note he had put on the table. There wasn't Considering the evidence of even any change, but for polite­ hand, Bill Soucfer stacks up as ness' sake he searches himself any­ a _ pretty good fisherman. way. Then, in a gentlemanly fash­ Souder caught this fair-sized ion, he accused her of being an dolphin on tho intercoostal run accomplice in a clip joint and left aboard tho Texmor. Ho the premises. ;• ' "Look here, Tommy, I want to • lent tho picture in to' prove it. Any Questions? and Tommy. And, as a discussion with various shipmates bore out, it was a custom in Japan that once you sit in a rickshaw, that driver is yours as long as you're in town. So Danny realized he was trapped. The next time out, he sat back and let Tommy have full rein. After three more stops like the others, he'd found he didn't really want any Oriental trinkets anyway. He'd send a postcard instead. DelSudFunds Ease 'Audrey' Relief Chores The open-handed generosity of Seafarers in the face of all kinds of calamities is no secret, but the case of the Del Sud in the wake of Hurricane "Audrey" rates special mention. Mindful of the havoc and loss of life left behind by the big blow along the Texas-Louisiana mast, SIU men and officers on the New Orleans-based cruise ship acted to help out. Many had families and friends ashore in the devastated area; others just felt grateful that "Audrey" hadn't touched them personally. At the ship's meeting following the disaster, ship's delegate Joe Cave reported that a fund of $446.50 had been gotten together in contributions from all over the ship and would be turned over to relief authorities. With the crew's authorization, another $50 was added to this kitty from the ship's fund, and $50 more from the special baseball funtl. In addition, Cave urged that a second collection be t-aken up later to supplement this contribution. As far as the Del Sud is concerned, "Audrey's" victims won't be for­ gotten. --wl m •?i| M •M 1! ^ •'jj .51 .4 Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wRges and disputed ovei-time should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SHJ headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in'keeping accounts straight. d •M\ �SEAFARERS Pair* Fourteen Rebecca Takes 'Em In Stride LOG Suggests Change On Money Draws To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of the crew and myself in regard to Article II, Section 28, of - the freightship agreement, regard­ ing money draws in foreign ports. During the previous voyage a meeting was held here on the Steel Advocate and a lengthy discussion erupted on travelers' H- Letters To The Editor ?)• • Sailing on the Rebecca, Seafarers get accustomed to female com­ pany, so they also take it in stride while ashore for a cool one at Inchon, Korea. This particular spot is "Mary's" on 4th Street in Inchon, which is said to be a familiar hangout for SlU men. ,On hand, besides the gals, are Malyszko, Grooves, Sol, Thompson, Martin and Casey. Malyszko submitted the picture, and has ar­ ranged for LOGs to be sent there in the future. SUP SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE . . 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 ' HOUSTON 4202 Canai St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 7-6558 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND ail SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... 910 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Douglas 2-8363 Leroy Claike, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. . Terminal 4-3131 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. AgentPhone 2156 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-btiOO HALIFAX. N.S laOVi HoUis St. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 3-8911 Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. PLateau 8161 S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. PUERTA do TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Ontario Phone: 3-3221 Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 103 Durljam St. SAN FRANCISCO ... 450 Harrison St. PORT COLBORNE Ontario Phone: 5591 Marty Breithoff. Agent Dougias 2-5475 272 King St. E. SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. TORONTO. Ontario EMpire 4-5719 E. B. McAuley. Age>nt Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. VICTORIA. BC 617Vi Cormorant St. Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 EMpire 4531 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 298 Main St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 VANCOUVER. BC Pacific 3468 WILMINGTON, Calif ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 HEADQUARTERS. . 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Phone: 545 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons. Joint CAnal 7-3202 J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall. Joint 44 Sault-au-Matelot E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint QUEBEC Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 Canadian District USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone; Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. . Phone: Essex 5-2410 All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names' will be withheld upon request.- checks. A letter was written giving all particulars. Now this crew and myself wish to go on record as proposing a change in Section 28. To the knowledge of the crew and myself. Isthmian is the only company that makes a practice of issuing travelers' checks in foreign ports. In view of this fact it would not be a hard, long struggle to negotiate this issue. Any and all immediate action, without waiting for the official negotiating date of the agree­ ment, would be deeply appre­ ciated by the crew of the last voyage, and of this voyage, and many others, I'm sure, who have not taken the time to write about it. Offer Proposal We ask that a proposal be offered at the next official headquarter's meeting and sent to all outports for action, as fol­ lows: "Whereas, Article II, Section 28, of the freightship agreement reads: 'Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be in United States currency, fail­ ing which, travelers' checks shall be issued at the company's expense'; "Be it resolved that this be changed to read: 'Monies ten­ dered for draws in foreign ports shall be optional to the crew in United States currency or travelers' checks, if available, which shall be issued at the company's expense. Travelers' checks or local currency shall be optional when the issuing of United States currency conflicts with the existing laws of the country'." It has already been stated in the letter by the crew and my­ self of the last voyage about the inconvenience, hardship and loss involved in cashing travelers' checks. In many small ports the Auirtui X. 1957. banks or agents will noi cash them. You might wonder why-we do' not ask that the travelers' checks be eliminated altogether. The fact is many brothers have committments back,: home and, in ports where American money conflicts with the existing laws of the country, travelers' checks are legal and can, be used to send money home. I know it is hard to realize these facts because travelers' checks are advertised as "good anywhere in the world" and "the best means of currency when traveling." They probably are in Tokyo, Rome, Paris, etc., but try to cash them in Semerang, Java. Luke A. Ciamboll Ship's delegate (Ed. note: This question has been " brought up at. various membership meetings and re­ ferred for action to the nego­ tiating coinmittee since d num­ ber of companies besides Isthmiasi issue these checks. The provision for travelers' checks was originally negotiated to cover cases where US currency could not be issued legally or where Seafarers lost out on dratvs in local currency. Since draws in local currency were given at the official rate but everything the crew bought ashore was at black -market rates, crewmembers were often at a serious disadvantage. Add­ ing a new option of draws in local currency may be deemed advisable _ if black market con­ ditions have really eased up so that no one will be short­ changed. The negotiating com­ mittee invites more comment on this subject so that it can determine how to handle it.) t> Says 'Pitcher' Rates Picture To the Editor: Enclosed is a snapshot of Gerald Guy Gage, son of Sea­ farer Guy G. Gage, who sails with the SIU in the " stewward depart­ ment. I am Guy's father and grand-dad of • Jerry. Jerry is a pitcher in the Babe Ruth league; he's a Jerry 150-pound fel­ low and only 14 years old. I just wondered if you could run his picture in the LOG which our son sends to us reg­ ularly. It's the way we've kept track of him during the 20 years he's been sailing as a union sea­ man. I think it would make tiiiA happy to see the kid's face in the LOG. We certainly enjoy bur LOG and watch for it regularly. Jay A. Gage (Ed. note: Yes!) To the Editor: Some of our Union brothers sail in ratings such as bosun, carpenter and deck maintainance so as to work during the daylight hours at sea as much as possible, and especially to es­ cape the trick at the wheel and the lonely lookout required of a watchstander. On the other hand, some chief mates complain about the way the crewmembers walk all oyer each other to break out or stow lines when they have the added advantage ' of the windlass. About the only company con­ tracted to our Union which has bee known to use the quarter­ master system of manning is Seatrain Lines. But it is my firm conviction that the quarterrrtaster system could be p*iplied to our manning scale in such a way as to specialize this particular job aboard all ships. This .is the age of specializa­ tion anyway, and would permit men who are experienced helms­ men, but of an age too advanced for climbing the mast or going aloft in a bosun's chair, to do the work which is required of a wheelsman on the bridge in its stead. I'd also like to suggest that if and when this plan is adopted, and wherever feasible, men of 40 years of age or over who ar* in good standing, be given these openings as they come up un­ der the rotary shipping system. In any case, I know there are other of my Union broth­ ers who will approve of this suggestion. I know it would work out especially well on the fleet of Pan-Atlantic "containerships," the TMT trailerships, Calmar Line vessels and com­ bination passenger-cargo ships. What do you think. Brothers? C. L."Buddy" Cousins Yokohama Bar To Hold LOGS To the Editor: We are a firm dealing in souvenir items,, conducting a saloon on the side. We are the H. Ono Trading Se Company, exporters and manufacturers, and the saloon is the "Club High Society" in Yokohama, opened on the North Pier side f the bridge near the customs check point. Many seafaring men come to our establishment and very often ask for your papers. We would like to have your papers on hand to distribute to them upon request. Therefore we would be pleased if you could supply us with them regularly. H. Ono (Ed. note: Copies of each is­ sue of the LOG mill be furn­ ished regularly from now on.) By Bernard Seaman Burly LOOKS LIKE ( THEM DODGERS BIROOKLVAJ ^WlUUlVlN-^ THIS i> Urges Using QM Manning System ITS BROCHCM! J �SEAFARERS AittWt 2. MM ARRIVAIS Pare Fifteen LOG i.' ~ Gonzalez Family At Home. Linda Cheryl Brannon, born SZerry Alynt Thomas, born June 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mel- July 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George L. Brannon, Collingdale, vin £. Thomas, Mobile, Ala. 4" 4* 4" PiU. I EVERY I SUNDAY IDIRECT VOICE IBROADCAST i : I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. _ WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships -in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MID 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue ... Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PJM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America \ WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81^1037.5 Northwest Pacifia MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Wentley Crew Aids Shipmate All of the following SIU families have received a ^200 maternity benefit phis a $23 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Btchard Thomas Edwards, born 4 4 4 May 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charlene Fay Cooper, bom June Howard A. Edwards, Gulfport, 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ Miss. ert Lee Cooper, Port Arthur, Texas. t i Vivian Sue Moser, born June 22, 4 4 4. 1957 to Seafarer and Mrs. Pat L. Jan Elizabeth Bontwell, bom Moser, Norfolk, Va. May 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ,• 4. . 4i ^ Colon H. Boutwell, Bayou La Batre, Mark Anthony Sorei, born June Ala-. 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ 4 4 4 hannes Sorel, Brooklyn, NY. Carolyn .Kendrick Lewallen. 4. 4i bora April 20, 1957, to Seafarer Lee Ander Burrowes, born June and Mrs. Joseph C. Lewallen, Ashe14, .1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. boro, NC. -Clarence Burrowes, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4" 4 i Kyle Lee Clouse, born July 12, Mark John Williains,,born June 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Row­ L. Clouse, New Orleans, La. land Williams, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 4> 4 4 Juliette Hannibal, bom July 15, Susann Marie Roxbnry, born 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roberto May 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hannibal, Bronx, NY. Roland P. Roxbury, Middle Village, 4 4 4 NY. * Charles Kevan Shirah, born July $ $ Janimie Cecile Brannon, born 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. May 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles L. Shirah, Mobile, Ala. James C. Brannon, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Debra Linda Gendron, bom June 4 4 4 Rita Faye Buck, born March 20, 28, 1957, lo Seafarer and Mrs. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Maurice N. Gendron, Manchester, NH. Buck, Jr., Blounts Creek, NC. -•>• '• 11))-'.. Mrs. Carmen Gonzalez holds baby Myra while other children Frances, Mario Jr. and Danny look-«n. Dad is Seafarer Mario Gonzalez. file deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: farer William F. Healy of Philadel­ phia on July 11, 1957. Death took place in the Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore. Brother Healy had been a member of the Union for the past two years, sail­ ing in the deck department. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edana M. Healy. Burial was in Holy Cross cemetery in Philadellihia. Seafarer Jkmes Girolami, AB, is resting comfortably in the Boston Public Health Service Hospital thanks to the efforts of his ship­ mates on the Robin Wentley and to the Coast Guard. Girolami was brought ashore in Boston after a'sticeessful attempt to deliver badly-needed medicine to the ship en-route to port. He had suffered a severe attack of asthma and was having diffiedlty breathing. Ship's reporter Charles Mktthews said that Girolami had been troubled off and on during the trip but had been ajble to work most of the way. However on Saturday morning, July 20th, he was in bad shape. The ship had used up its own medical supplies in treating him and was still some 400 miles east of Bermuda. The skipper radioed the Coast Guard in Bermuda and the latter sent out a flying boat with a canis­ ter containing badly-needed medi­ cine. The canister was dropped to the ship Sunday morning, July 21, by parachute, but blew into the water. Immediately the Wentley sent a boat-crew which picked it up and brought it aboard. The medi­ cine gave Girolami immediate relief. Matthews had high praise for the skipper, Harvey MacDermid, and for members of the crew who main­ tained a 24-hour watch on Girolami while he was ill. Samuel Comogr, 56: Heart failure was the cause of death of Brother Cornog on May 5, 1957. He was aboard the Robin Hood in Belra, Mozambique, at the time. Brother 4 4 4 Cornog sailed in the engine depart­ Clarence R. Haun, 52: An ap­ ment and had been a member of parent heart attack at sea aboard the SIU since May of last year. the SS Oceanstar Place of burial is not known. proved fatal to 4 4 4 Brother Haun on John 6. Glenn, 43: Serious fire May 13, 1957. Injuries on bis head and body The burial took proved fatal to place at sea five Brother Glenn on days later. Broth­ er Haun sailed in October 10, 1956. Death took place the steward de­ Retired Seafarer Charles Son­ partment and was in Hickory, Mis­ wald was the victim of a fatal acci­ a member of the sissippi. Brother dent on Friday evening, July 19, Union for the past 12 years. He is when he was run­ Glenn sailed in survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie down by a train the steward de­ V. Haun of Fairfield, Alabama. partment joinlng^ in Paoli, Penn­ the Union in sylvania. He was 4 4 4 William V. Horton, 54: A liver 53 years old. March, 1955. He « was burled in Pleasant Ridge ailment caused the death of Sea­ Sonwald had farer William V. apparently taken Cemetery, Newton County, Missis­ Horton in Balti­ a short cut across sippi. more, Md. Broth­ the tracks when 4 4 4 er Horton sailed he was struck Francisco Garcia Delgado, 65: in the engine and One of the veteran SIU members instantly Sonwald department and killed by the on the disabilityjoined the SIU in pension list. train. His body was found on the August, 1948. He station platform the following Brother Delgado was buried in the morning. Authorities theorized that passed away on Moreland Memo­ he had made it to the platform July 4, 1957. A rial Cemetery in safely but had been pulled intd'the lung ailment was Baltimore. Surviving is Mrs. Jo­ side of the train'by the suction of the cause of his death. He joined seph Valdez of Atlanta, Georgia. its high-speed passage. the Union in its Sonwald had joined the SIU in early days on De­ November, 1945, and had sailed for cember 20, 1938, many years out of the Port of New and sajled in the engine depart­ York. Three years ago he had to ment on SIU ships. His body was quit the sea as the result of an eye interred in Colon Cemetery in ailment which barred him from Lawrence R. Edwards Tampa. He is survived by. Elena deck department jobs. Since then Get in touch with your mother. Garcia of that city. Your letter sent to Paul was wait­ he had been working ashore in the 4 4 4 ing a month for him. Mail sent trucking bitsiness. Daniel W. Fischer, 38: Brother you was returned as you had al­ He is survived by his wife, Helen Fischer died as the result of an ready left. Tel. ER-1-3731. Sonwald. accident in Bal- , * 4 4 4 boa. Canal Zone Crewmembers, CS Miami on June 26. De­ Seafarers who were aboard this tails of his death ship in October, 1956, are re­ were not known. quested to get in touch with Albert • Seafarers mailing in checks Brother Fischer J. Hart, 61 Old Kings Highway or money orders to the Union had been a mem­ South, Darien, Conn. Important. to cover dues payments are ber of the SIU 4 4 4 urged to be sure to make all of for 18 years, join­ Ernest L. Magus them payable to the SIU-A&G ing the Union on Contact Mrs. Ada Bishop at 7008 District. January 28, 1939. Homestead Dr.-, Louisville 14, Ky. Some Seafarers have sent in He sailed in the engine department. 4 4 4 checks and money orders in the Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Eliz­ George Elliott King names of individual headquar­ abeth Fischer, of Mobile, Alabama. Your property in Nanainio. Brit­ ters officials. This makes for a Burial took place in New Orleans. ish Columbia can still be redeemed. problem in bookkeeping which Contact Charles A. Macbeth, Town- can be avoided if checks are 4 4 4 , William F. l^ealy, 55: A, blood site Realty J^d-i 71 Front Street, made ou,t tp the Union directly. «ell'Mlllicnt proved Jatal to Sea­ Nanaimo, . _ 7 , i Night Train Kills Seafarer Make Checks To 'SlU-A&G' �SEAFARERS .August 2 1957 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF.THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Bill Offers Tax Aid For Non-Subsldlzed Ship Operations WASHINGTON—A bill designed to help unsubsidized op­ erators replace their present fleets with new 'tonnage has been introduced by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (Dem., Wash.), chairman of the Senate For--* eign Commerce. Committee, shipowners could deduct as much 10 per cent of the cost of their The measure (S. 2568) would as new tonnage from their annual offer help in the form of rapid tax write-offs. Under the Magnuson proposal, non-subsidized operators would be allowed to depreciate their new tonnage in 20 years instead of the 25 now allowed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Subsidized op­ erators already have the right to depreciate the cost of their new ships at the rate of five per cent a year. In addition to the five per cent permitted by the 20-year de­ preciation, the Magnuson bill would allow unsubsidized opera­ tors to take an additional five per cent a year in depreciation. The result is that in practice Scholarship Winner On Dean's List Now entering his third year in Lafayette College under the SIU Scholarship plan, Lembhard "Lem" Howell, son of Seafarer Cleveland Even while resting, Howell keep's a book handy. A. Howell, is compiling an impres­ sive scholastic record. The elder Howell was recently notified that his son has been named to the dean's list "as a result of his fine record during the spring semester." Howell made the .list by grading three 85s and two 90s in the five courses he took during the past term. He is currently majoring in history at Lafayette. Before winning the SIU $6,000 scholarship, award in June, 1955, Howell had a year at the New York City College. Howell's college honors are of a pattern with his high school rec­ ord when he garnered five awards at graduation including a general award for scholarship, character and ability, and separate citations in science, social studies and school service. Howell's father has been sailing with the SIU for the past ten years in the steward department. Lem is the third in a family of five, chil­ dren. earnings before taxes until the ship was fully depreciated: The reductiin would permit them to pay substantially lower taxes, and to put money aside for additional construction. A bill similar to this proposal was introduced in the 83rd Con­ gress, but was not acted upon. The legislation is considered one of the simplest plans to aid unsub­ sidized" lines. It is also regarded as of particular value to opera­ tors in the domestic trades, who are not eligible for subsidy. Up to this time, rapid tax-write offs have been restricted generally to defense industry, though they have been given to operators building tankers for MSTS opera­ tion. While ships usually are not considered defense plants, a num­ ber of people believe ship opera­ tors should receive additional help because they must compete with foreign competition. Past Aid Given In the past. Congress has recog­ nized the special needs of the maritime industry by offering op­ erating and ship construction i^ubsidies and mortgage insurance. The present administration has tried to solve the construction problem' by permitting owners to transfer their ships for^eign in re­ turn for new toonage. The SIU and other maritime unions have pointed out that the major saving in transferring ships is in evading US taxes. The Magnuson bill, in effect, might provide a substitute for the transfer program, by permitting owners of subsidized vessels to build new tonnage, at lower costs. It would also be a companion to Sen. Magnuson's proposal halting virtually all foreign transfers. At the same time it would not destroy US tax income from shippinft'or the jobs of American seamen the way the transfers do. Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards.from the captain or the purser when they lay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your only proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. 7..V July 10 Through July 23 Registered Port DOCK B Dock A Boston New York Philadelphia ...... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle _ Total .. 6 17 4 21 5 0 4 3 13 10 13 12 10 20 86 Deck A - Dock B Eng. A •ng. Stow. Stow. Tetol 10 73 21 37 4 9 3 19 37 11 23 12 29 14 3 12 9 27 5 2 2 4 20 9 10 9 10 17 9 65 20 29 5 5 8 25 42 5 19 18 21 15 31 224 80 114 21 24 20 74 138 30 78 53 81 . 51 eng. A Eng. B Stow. A 3 12 7 10 4 4 2 4 10 7 12 6 9 8 stow. 302 128 ... A B 139 B B 286 98 Total A Tofal B Total A 1019 Reg, 12 41 20 58 14 6 8 11 43 26 35 27 29 45 43 265 100 172 35 30 29 85 181 59 113 80 ' 110 96 Total B Total Rag. 374 1394 Shipped Port Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington . .< San Francisco...... .... Seattle Dock • A Dock B Dock C fng. A 7 3 17 5 15 0 2 2 2 7 2 11 2 15 6 3 14 5 4 0 2 3 1 0 0 19 0 2 0 5 60 15 26 7 6 3 16 35 7 31 3 17 16 Deck C Eng. A 8 34 17 Dock A Total .... 314 Deck B 89 53 247 Eng. B 4 16 7 12 2/ 2 0 6 14 7 8 4 8 9 Eng. B 99 . Eng. Stow. c A 2 4 13 54 6 11 6 25 17 1 ]L 1 6 2 17 5 29 14 10 19 0 1 5 18 1 9 Eng. C 54 Stew. A 205 Stew. B 1 5 1 6 1 0 1 4 6 2 10 2 8 7 Stew. B 54 stow. Total c A 16 3 191 6 46 1 3 86 . 0 29 0 10 1 11 8 55 104 4 19 0 6 84 8 0 7 66 3 42 stow. Total c A 767 42 Total B 8 38 13 33 3 4 3 12 27 11 29 8 31 22 Total B 242 Total Total c Shin. 8 . 33 12 13 1 3 5 11 9 1 35 0 14 4 32 262 71 132 33 17 19 78 140 31 148 16 111 68 Total Total Ship. C 149 1158 The shipping picture brightened somewhat in the past two weeks as the West Coast bounced back and Houston especially continued strong. The outlook for the coming two week period is just fair to middling, with some slackness in the tramp and tanker trades show­ ing up in the shipping picture. -• All told, the District ship­ ped 1,158 jobs, a considerable WC Cooks Plan Housing Facilities For Oldtimers improvement over the prior two v/ceks. But registration continued to rise, touching 1,394 class A and B men. Eight ports were up over the previous two week period with SAN FRANCISCO—Proposals for construction of housing San Francisco making a very strong comeback and Baltimore facilities for retired members and for joint negotiations with coming up from an abnormally-low the Sailors and Firemen on forthcoming wage reviews high­ figure. New York just about held lighted the agents' conference its own, while small increases were vided under California law. The recorded in Boston, Norfolk, Mo­ of the SlU-affiliated Marine action would have the effect of bile and Houston. Seattle showed Cooks and Stewards Union. establishing uniform' standards all good improvement. The port agents, meeting at the along the coast for men working On the downside were Philadel­ MCS Training School center, made for companies whose headquarters phia, New Orleans and Lake are in other states. Charles. Wilmington, Savannah several recommendations for fu­ Minor changes in the shipping and Tampa were pretty much the ture union action. They reviewed rules were called for including same. Registration ran pretty much plans for building facilities for re­ more frequent job calls on Satur­ ahead of shipping for all depart­ tired members, vacationers and days when large passenger ships ments including the black gang convalescent union men at the are in port. which usually shows a big turn­ training center site which has am­ over in the summertime. ple space for such facilities. It is Figuring it by seniority classes. expected that actual groundbreak­ Class A showied a very considerable ing will get under way shortly. gain, class B stood about the same Wage Review and class C dropped off during a The MCS agents noted that the period of rising shipping. The West Coast unions haye a wage figures indicate that the class A review coming, up on September men who have been hanging back 30th and voted to get together be­ during the summer are bidding for forehand with the SUP and the jobs again. As a result, class A MFOW to present joint demands shipping accounted for 66 percent to the shipowners. The agents of the total, up from 61 percent in .noted that a fine working rela­ the previous two weeks. Class B tionship has been established be­ got 21 percent and class C, just 13 tween the three West Coast unions percent. which promises added benefits for The following is the forecast the membership. An immediate re­ sult of this relationship is ex­ port by port: Boston: slow. . . New York: pected to be an increase in pen­ Steady. . . Philadelphia: Fair. . . sion benefits for retired members Baltimore: Slow. . . Norfolk: Slow of all three unions. The pension . . . Savannah: Good. . . Tampa: now stands at $100 a month. Slow. . . Mobile: Fair. . .New Or­ Also in the area of welfare, the leans: Improving. - Lake CJharles: agents went on record to obtain Fair. .... Houston: Slowing down compensation, disability and death \U/VEWYOfiK IN dAiriMlUB . . . Wilmington:. Improving. . . benefits under the Steward Sdn Francisco:- t?opdr V . Seattle; DepartmeujvSecujity' Agreement Which are'e^ual td those'now pro­ Good. 'A ^BAPA^BR^ \ WRr&aLL � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 August 2, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COAL CO. UPS SIU FIRINGS TO AID NMU SIU FIGHTS STRIKE BAN IN LA. TOWN IBL ASKS CURRAN OUSTER FROM LABOR ETHICS BODY HIRE PANAMA CREWS TO SAIL US SHIPS HOUSE HIKES POSTAL WAGE SILENCE REIGNS IN BLACKLIST DEAL BRISTISH BUILDERS PLAN 65,000-TON ATOM SHIPS ‘RUNAWAY’ CONTROLS BILL HEADING FOR SCRAP PILE UNIONS AWAIT ACTIONS ON ‘VITAL’ SHIP FLEET; SHELLEY HITS DELAY BALT. PUSHES HARBOR-WIDE UNION DRIVE NO SAFETY GAIN DORIA SANK STATE DEP’T CAUGHT SHORT ON SHIP ACT VIOLATION HEAT FRYS NEW YORK; SHIPPING WARMER TOO WATERMAN ALTERS BID FOR AID REVEAL NEW DETAILS ON SS ATLANTIC BILL OFFERS TAX AID FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED SHIP OPERATIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/02/1957 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. XIX, No. 16 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ba5370d43ff12395a0ea9e42a908f59e.PDF ac146fd3d80b244fa0c95e83f8df3479 PDF Text Text •*<. • •. • OFFICIAL ^6R0AN OF THK SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND OULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •r NMU, SHIP GO'S OKAY INDUSTRY BLACKLIST BULLETIN—The SEAFARERS LOG learned this week that an industry-wide blacklist has been established by the American Merchant Marinein­ stitute with the full cooperation of the NMU. The system allows the operators to refuse to hire any NMU member who was ever fired off an NMU ship. A central records bureau is maintaining the blacklist. (For full details, see stories on pages 2, 5). Defense Dep't Stand: US MERCHANT SHIP BUILD-UP YITAL NEED' Story On Page 3 jl Seafarers N. Richie (above, left) |#OOfC VfleCfC* and J. J. Devine present books to New York meeting officials before balloting began last week on election of a six-man rank and file quarterly financial committee. Both made berths on the commit­ tee, which is now conducting regular audit bf Union's books, records and files at headquarters. —.—. cruise ship J. « oxxv/wxx during refloating efforts off Bermuda by the tug Justice. She ran aground during a squall a few miles out of Ber­ muda en route to Liverpool, England. Confronted with a 30-degree list, she was righted after removing cargo. �Pace Two SEAfAkEkS Secref Deal Perils Men's Job Rights • The National Maritime Union and its contracted operators have negotiated an arrangement which gives the operators a free hand to blacklist any s6aman who has been em the files of the Marine Index. ployed on NMU-contracted • For a dollar bill. Marine Index will gladly pass the information ships, the SEAFARERS on to any shipowner who might be LOG learned this week. considering hiring the man. The shipowner has the authority, The go-between in the new •with the full approval of the NMU, blacklist system is none to refuse to hire^ the man if his other than the Marine Index name shows up on the listings, no Bureau, an outfit that was matter how old the entry is or used by a labor spy apparatus what the reason. to finger SIU men in the course of the Cities Service organizing drive. Under the industry-wide black­ list system, any seaman who was ever fired off his job on any NMU ship can be denied his employment rights in the industry with the full approval of the NMU. Thus far, no announcement of the new sys- AMMI Promoting Ship Combine The development of the secret NMU-AMMI blacklist is just one aspect of a campaign now being promoted by a group of lawyers, AMMI officials and other inter­ ested parties to establish a huge cartel-type combine in the ship­ ping field and monopolize US shipping. Such a campaign, if successful, would mean a mo­ nopoly of US subsidy expendi­ tures. By harnessing the NMU mem­ bership, lock, stock and barrel, the combine is convinced it has a key to control of US subsidies and the taxpayers' money. The SEAFARERS LOG is currently examining and devel­ oping additional information concerning the activities of this combine. Further details will be explored in future LOG issues with a view toward initiat­ ing a full-scale Congressional inquiry into how the industry is disposing of the taxpayers' money. For practical purposes it means that NMU members have been stripped of all job security as of April 30. 1957, when the blacklist formally took effect. The militant delegate who gets into hat water with the'officers, the seaman who is simply the victim of a personal dislike, or the man who is fired without reason by a bucko skipper can be fingered and barred from the industry forever. Since there Is no time limit on the files, the companies can reach back two, five or ten.years, if need be, if they or the NMU leadership are looking for an out to get rid (Continued on page 5) July 19, 1957 LOG American Merchant Marine Institute, Inc !l -groodwoy New York 4 . • . - ' 1. April 90, TO ALL STEAkShI? Ca.P.CJIZS .JU AOEf'TS HAVI^ 3 CONIRiiCTUAL DELATIONS VJTH TiiE HATIO;.aL k.A.1ITI.i llilOK OF ^.LRIGj Dear Sin been coi^cerhcd reaeant Tlndi the KatlJnel paft proposals tr.e collective need not Ipllrie records. in .•Sielend CSci ' ' """i ill aeoter concer.'' for rnTch the man is subse ported^^^fTe^arlne Index Bureau. Ibis organization, but the shipping Industry, has for ir.any years, provided of seamen to sjbscrlblng steiasMp coopanies. The olan^ to Mild In. beginning at once. Irfor-aatlon concerrilna discldMe. Then, theee coapanies rill be able to obtal gro Excerpts (above) from letter sent to all NMU-contracted companies by Ralph Casey, AMMI president, announcing the start of the blacklist. At right is LOG clipping which predicted the system. Oa tha basif of the announce­ ment In the NMU "Pilot" of Oc­ tober 23, 195S. that the "practice of logging had been eliminated" lt_ was reports by aOme ahlp op-] efafbra that the NMU might allow the ahlpowners complete authority to fire or blaAUst crewmembara L misting Work or wstch, in exchsnge for eliminating of the prac­ tice of logging. •rOet' Confbsed The confusion over the manner in which the NMU Intended to ap­ ply tha logging restriction arose fron^porU In the NMU"'Pllot." lipt; -from Seafarers Log, 11/9/56 Seamen Unprotected; Can't Appeal Blacklist tem has yet been made in the "NMU Pilot" although the ma­ chinery started operating early in May of this year. The NMU-con­ tracted United States Lines has operated a similar system on its own for many years. List Similar To 'Fink Books' The blacklist system as negoti­ ated by NMU President Joseph Curran is more or less a revival of the old "fink book" system of the 1930's whereby seamen were to carry a continuous discharge book. Skippers blacklisted them then by entering disparaging re­ marks about a seaman's character or ability in the "fink book." Now the NMU has centralized and refined the old system for use wherever NMU men sail. Interestingly enough, the nego­ tiations of the blacklist fitted The industry-wide blacklist may be something new, but it tightfy into the now well-known Stalinist-type pattern which has is an old story as far as United States Lines is concerned. For been employed for many years by years, as the SFAK ARERS LOG has pointed out on several Curran. Accordingly, the negoti­ occasions, the NMU has main--*ations for the blacklist were car-' tained a blacklist for United ation of the NMU, has succeeded ried on secretly under a cloak of States Lines and even has an in spreading the blacklist through­ Tieayy drumfire against the SIU, office in its headquarters which out the NMU-contracted fleet. accusing the. Union of a variety openly operates the blacklist. Incidentally, John Franklin, of sins against* seamen. Seamen can be blacklisted by US president of the US Lines, and Here's how the blacklist works: Lines for such "offenses" as re­ NMU President Joseph Curran are Whenever an NMU man is fired, fusing to sign on for another trip. co-chairmen- of the so-called Now, US Lines, with.the cooper­ a r-ecord of the.firing goes into '• (Continued on page 5) US Lines' Blacklist Role One of the worst features of the newly-instituted NMU blacklist is the lack of any form of appeal from its operations, or any provision for informing the seamen why he is not being hired. The lack of such-*-" provisions and the blanket working on deck and puts in for right to blacklist any man overtime for the gang'.. fired for any one of a do^en rea­ • The chief engineer fires a sons, lulhps all seamen Into the black gang delegate who raises a same boat with the performers, beef about the refusal of the engi­ weedhounds and other foiil-ups. neer to order necessary repairs AH any skipper has to do is made to showers and the washing note In the log that a man was machine. fired for "disciplinary reasons" and In other words, the real targets that is aU any company needs to of the blacklist are not necessarily blacklist him. If a company wants the narcotics addicts, performers to, it can dip back into the files as and other foul-ups (who, inciden­ many years back as it likes to get tally, are already subject to losing an excuse for not hiring a seaman. seamen's papers through Coast Ten years from now, it can turn Guard action) but could be the down a man who was fired off a militant union seamen who try to ship in 1957. enforce the contract. The net effect is to destroy NMU men's Job security and make a mockery of the rotary hiring system-. July 19, 1957 Vol. XiX No. 15 Often Grudge Firings Seafarers and NMU men well know that seamen are often fired off ships for reasons which have PAUi. HAXX, Secretary-Treasurer nothing to do with essentials of HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHDR, IRWIN shipboard discipline. The "NMU SPIVACK, AL MASXIN. JOHN BRAZIL. Staff Pilot" itself highlighted this fact Writers. BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. in its last issue in reporting that 21 crewmembers of the Isbrandtsen Editorial .11 ship Columbia Heights were Final Dispatch 15 charged with "mutiny" by the Inquiring Seafarer .10 skipper because they refused to sail unless the engine room was Labor Roundup 7 properly ventilated. Personals, Notices ........11 No doubt these men could wind Recent Arrivals . 6 up in the Marine Index file for Seafarers In Action 5 subsequent blacklisting. Seafarers In Hospitals 14 Several typical incidents wliich Your Dollar's Worth ...... 7 could cause blacklisting would be these: Publlthad biwtekly at tha haadquartara • A chief steward is fired after of .tha Saafarart International Union, At­ <1 Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «7S Fourth repeatedly arguing with the skip­ lantic Avonuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth per over purchasing additional *-M00. Entorod at second class matter at tha Post Offlco In Brooklyn, NY, under stores. tho Act of Aus. 24, 1*12. • A ^eck delegate is bounced 120 after he catches the chief mate SEAFARERS LOG /M �'/ July M. M5T SEAFARERS Pace Three LOG Good Shipping, Clears MFOW Hall Pentagon Calls Shipping 'Vital' To US Defense WASHINGTON—A strong statement from the De­ partment of Defense has put to rest rumors that it had withdrawn support from the US merchant fleet as a key factor in US Defense plan-^— American flag under ideal condi­ ning. On the contrary^ tions, but that he was willing to Navy Secretary Thomas S. accept the "effective control" idea runaway shipping as second Qates, Jr., told the House over best. Merchant Marine Commit­ Couldn't Get Manpower tee that a "large, modern He conceded that in an emer­ Large, impressive hiring end meeting hall on ground floor of the Marine Firemen's new headauarters in Son Francisco dwarfs handful of Mf^W men still on the beach during good shipping right now. New hall opened last month replaces structure that had to be vacated to make way for highway project. Restaurant occupiei the rest of the main floor, recreational facilities and union offices cover second floor and garage is .in basement. AFL-CIO Body Holds Coal Hearing A two-week breather in the crewing of the American Coal ships is due to come to an end this weekend with the arrival of the Harry Glucksman at Norfolk for replacements. Pending the calling of jobs for the Glucksman, a check-up on the shipboard count shows the SIU holding a lead of nine, 103 to 94, over the Nationa' including a rash of firings of SIU Another factor in the coal opera­ Maritime Union. One ship in oldtimers on the ships. tion is the persistent decline' in Despite the firings, the SIU has coal shipping rates to Europe. The the fleet is carrying 29 men be cause of a mix-up in the hiring persistently maintained its lead rates slipped to a low of around when five ships came in during one over the past several weeks win­ $5.50 a ton the past few days. Other ning 103 jobs to 88 jobs won by Hgures published recently have week. With no ships in port, the cen>^ NMU. The NMU had an original shown a'decline in bituminous coal tcr of attention in the coal beef edge of six "frozen" Jobs on the production in the US this year as European mines make a comeback. shifted to Cincinnati where the Coal Miner. two-man committee appointed by AFL-CIO President George Meany held a mediation meeting with the unions involved. The committee, consisting of George Harrison, president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steam­ ship Clerks, and Jacob Potofsky, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, heard the par­ In desperate efforts to assist the National Maritime Union ties to the dispute on July 8 in the headquarter's offices of the Rail­ on the American Coal ships, company-union ships' officers way Clerks union. The meeting had have fired more than a dozen Seafarers to date on a variety been called after an appeal by the of trumped-up chargds. Des--^ Masters, Mates and Pilots and the pite these company moves, Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ and an initial handicap of six ciation for "earliest possible" ac­ jobs in favor of the NMU, the tion on the dispute. SIU continues, to cling to a 103 to MM&P and MEBA representa­ 94 lead in the coal ship fight. tives were at the gathering as well Typical of the firings was the as SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul treatment of Seafarer Candelerio Hall, and NMU President Joseph Ramos, wiper, who was booted off Curran. After thorough discussion the Cleveland Abbe, after making of various phases of the beef, Har­ three trips, on the specific orders rison and Potofsky announced that of the chief mate. The mate in­ they would forward a series of rec­ structed the chief engineer that ommendations to President Meapy Ramos was to be fired even though offering possible settlement pro­ the chief was reluctant to lose him posals. because he was one of the best Further Postponement workers on the ship. As Ramos explained it, "I was Meanwhile, the National Labor Relations Board has ordered an­ sitting in the crew messhall when other postponement on hearings the chief mate barged In. He dealing with unfair labor practice called, 'Hey you, Puerto Rican, Seafarer Candelerio Ramos, charges and an election in the coal come here. Go up and see the skip­ FWT, visits LOG office to de­ fleet. Action on election proce­ per.' Incidentally, all the skipper scribe how District 50 chief dure has been stymied thus far by mate engineered his firing NMU's refusal to accept the me­ wanted to see him about was to chanics of voting as proposed by square his slop chest account for from the coal ship Cleveland the trip. the Board. Abbe. He sailecL wiper with Asked to Take Off Hat The Board had suggested that ACS. notices be posted on all ships call­ "I told the chief mate as pleas­ ing for an election and instructing antly as I could that he should I am his superior' when th'e chief the company not to favor the NMU speak more politely to me. Besides engineer tried to calm him down. "When it came time to sign on by any action between now and an that he was wearing his hat and I election date. The NMU, which has suggested to him that he should for the fourth trip I was all ready been the beneficiary of repeated take off his hat when he came into to sign but the company man came company favoritism, objected stren­ the niessroom as that is the prac­ up to me and told me I was fired. uously to the posting of such tice on all ships that I have been This is the first time in the last eight years that I have had to go on. notices. Still pending before the Board "The next thing I knew the chief to Joralemon Street for the un­ are a number of SIU unfair labor male went to the chief engineer in employment insurance." Ramos added that the District 50 practice charges against thd com­ the saloon mess and ordered him pany because of the company's to fire me because I told him to officers were - doing every thing discrimination,'^^t^bist Seafarers, take-bis hat off. He was: hollering (Continued on page 10) Coal Ship System: Mate fires Wiper and well balanced American merchant marine is positively vital to .our defense plan­ gency, the US would face a diffi­ cult problem in finding reliable crewmembers for the runaway flag sliips. crewmembers who could ning ..." "Without it," he continued, come only out of the US manning "neither the military effort nor the pool. 'The SIU and other maritime war economy of our nation could groups have argued that wholesale be supported." For several weeka now, there transfers foreign take away the had been reports of a "new con­ jobs of American seamen and re­ cept" of defense planning for the duce the manpower available for nuclear age. The concept had it shipping needs accordingly. Con­ that the merchant marine would no tinuation of such transfers then, longer be a factor in a future war not only raises a competitive bugaon the theory that such a war .boo for US-flag shipping, but tends would be over in a matter of days to deprive it of adequate manpower before shipping could play any for expansion and emergency needs. role. Touching on another area, Gates If this outlook "were adopted, it would knock the props out from expressed concern over the dwind­ under US Government aid to mari­ ling number of American-flag time, including construction and tramp ships. He did not explain operating assistance, since such aid Iiow this concern equated with the is largely construed as being in the ' Department's policy of supporting .ship transfers. Tramp shipping interests of national defense. While supporting a large, has been hardest hit by the trans­ modern fleet as "vital," Gates re- fer program. Indications that the Maritime endorsed the Department's view that ships under the runaway flags Administrations "transfer and are to be considered as under the build" program for subsidized "effective control" of the US for operators is making headway were defense purposes. Another Navy shown in Gates' testimony to the spokesman, appearing before the effect that the liner America could Senate Foreign Commerce Com­ be run under the flag of a NATO mittee, supported the sale of 67 country as far as the Defense De­ US reserve ships to foreign nations. partment is concerned. Subsidized The sales have been {^ttacked by ship owners are seeking the right the SIU and other maritime unions to transfer existing ships foreign in as weakening the competitive posi­ return for construction of new vessels under subsidy contracts. tion of US shipping. Shipowner groups have also opposed these sales, but have sup­ ported transfers to runaway flags, indicating that they have no o«. • jection to weakening the US mer­ chant marine as long as they own the biggest piece of the shipping placed under the foreign flag. Gates' attitude on the subject of flag shipping Indicated that De^ fense would prefer ships to fly the SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membershfii) meet?ngs are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU 'ports. All Sea­ farers ore expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include reg-. .istrotion number). The next-SIU meetings will be: July 24 August 7 August 21 September 4 Hi^e '3ergs Peril Ships in Atlantic The Coast Guard has reported that a dense flow of icebergs drift­ ing south of the Grand Banks has forced transatlantic shipping to de­ lay a shift to the shorter summer­ time route between Europe and the Western Hemisphere. It was In this area that the White Star Liner Titanic, foundered and sank on April 14, 1912. Unusually heavy ice has been reported in the Labrador Current and on the east slope of the Grand Banks during the past five weeks. A Coast Guard patrol is standing by the largest of the southernmost icebergs below the Banks, sending reports throughout the North Atlantic every four hours. At least eight big icebergs have 'been spotted drifting in a southerly direction about 80 miles north of the Track A, the winter shipping I route, and only 20 miles north of Track B, the route now being used. The northernmost summer route, ^^eck C> is closed. : . I• T /I �iraee row SEAFARERS July 19, 19S7 tOG it June 26 Through July 9' Registered Port ||lli|l|i|||R^^^ Deck A . Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk . Savannah Tampa ... reeeeeeeeeea Mobile ..... • New Orleans Lake Charles Houston .........f. Wilmingtofl San Francisco Seattle • 7 71 37 43 13 5 11 50 75 16 23 15 27 16~ D«CX B 9 / 21 6 '• 15 2 0 2 15 15 5 10 6 19 ,. 16 D<ck A Sfart of service between the new Alcod terminal in Port Newark and the Caribbean it marked by company president William C. White (left) and Governor and Mrs. Robert B. Meyner of New Jer­ sey aboard the SlU-manned Alcoa Partner. Capt. T. Haagensen, master of the Partner (right), took port in the shipboard cere­ monies. Alcoa Inaugurates Port Newark Pier P^rt Boston Norfolk . Savannah Tampa .. New San Francisco. Oa>!k A 6 68 23 21 4 3 4 21 42 ,10 21 5 7 7 Dock B 4 14 5 11 0 1 2 5 17 5 13 1 3 9 6 61 25 35 3 10 6 28 36 8 .21 9 7 18 Deck B 141 409 Dock C 0 .10 5 5 0 2 2 4 3 1 14 0 6 0 Eng. A eng. A 2,73 Eng. A 1 73 12 27 1 5 4 11 43 9 20 1 6 7 Eng. B 3 21 7 10 1 2 4 9 9 6 10 1 7 4 stew. A . • , 3 54. ;-12. 26 4 8 13 25 69 6 13 8 15 12 Eng. . B .4 13 2 .25 10 2 4' 5 12 7 11 4 11 8 Eng. B Staw. A 118 268 Eng. C 0 12 16 5 0 1 0 8 7 1 20 0 1 5 ttaw. A Stew. B 2 1 8 43 11 JtA 2 12 * 5 0 4" 5 0 4 1 3 12 46 11 0 4 15 7 6 3 7 2 10 3 •• flaw. Total A 4 8 1 21 5 1 2 13 11 3 5 4 ' 6 6 16 186 74 104 20 23 30 103 180 30 57 32 49 46 Itcw. B Total A 90 950 Staw. C - 3 8 4 2 1 0 2 0 • 8 1 5 0 2 4 Total A 8 184 46 60 5 13 12 44^ 131 23 56 12 20 24 Total B • 17 42 9 61 17 3 8 33 38 15 26 14 36 30 Total B 349 Total B 9 43 14 26 5 3 7 17 37 11 30 5 12 16 Total Roe. 33 228 83 165 37 26 38 136 218 45 83 46 85 76 Total Rog. 1299 Total Total c Ship. 3 30 25 12 1 3 4 12 18 3 39 0 9 9 20 257 85 98 11 19 23 73 186 37 125 17 41 49 NEWARK—^New Jersey Governor Robert Meyner took pax't Seattle Eng. Eng. Staw. Dock Daek Daek Eng. Staw. Staw. Total Total Total Total in ceremonies aboard the Alcoa Partner inaugurating a new B ' A c B B c B c Ship. A C A A Total . 242 176 90 52 220 94 76 51 235 Alcoa service between New Jersey and the Caribbean. 40 638 168 1041 The occasion was the first SIU shipping during the past two weeks slipped back to the lowest point since March and sailing of an Alcoa vessel from ties from New York to Port New­ the second lowest total for thie year so far. The decline follows several periods of relatively the company's new up-to-date, ark because of the modern and good shipping. There is every sign shipping will pick up again in the coming weeks. terminal facilities at Port Newark. efficient cargo handling facilities Total shipping for the pe-"^" Alcoa has been servicing the Carib­ oflei'ed at this new port develop­ riod was 1,041. The overall bean area for nearly 40 years and ment. The Governor sent a first voyage registration for the District, recently moved Its terminal facili- memento consisting of a leather totalling 1,299, was way out in bound vdlume about the area's port front. . facilities to Venezuelan President Only five A&G ports showed an Perez-Jimenez. Mayor Leo Carlin increase over the previous report, of Newark also sent a first-voyage but none of the gains was of any memento, a Jersey-made Weston real consequence. These ports light meter, to Felicia Rincons de were Boston, New York, Philadel­ Gautier, Mayoress of San Juan, phia,""Savannah and Houston. Ap­ Puerto Rico. parently New York is holding its The ceremonies were attended own, although other major ports by more than 35 government, port slowed up. All of the West Coast ports, and steamship officials. The Gov­ ernor and his wife were luncheon plus Baltimore, Tampa, Mobile, WASHINGTON—The House ha.s guests of the company aboard the New Orleans and Lake Charles de­ clined. In addition, Norfolk stayed passed legislation permitting the Alcoa Partner. the same: slow. Most ports expect Government to barter surplus farm some improvement in the current products with Iron Curtain nations. period. The action clears the way for the remainder of the promised surplus Black Gang Even deal of $95 million for Poland, Registration and shipping were more than one-half of which has even in the engine department, already been granted. Thd^surplus but far apart on deck jobs. There program comes under the provi­ BOSTON — Shipping has been was a little less lag in the case sions of the '50-50' law. fair in this area during the past of shipping and registration for the The measure is another step steward department. away from the heretofore steadfast period with Class "B" men taking The seniority totals show slight the majority of the jobs. Next rule against trading with Com­ declines for class A and class B periffd, reports James Sheehan, munist nations. It Is a link in the shipping, all of which was taken program of aiding weak .Commu­ should be better. There is an ex­ up by class C. Class A accounted pected payoff of a tanker coming nist nations to break away from in from an eleven-month trip and for 61 percent of the jobs dis­ Russian domination. most of the men, he said, will be patched, class B for 2$ percent and The proposal does stipulate that anxious to hit the beach for awhile. class C men for the remainder. the Government can not make any The Winter Hill will also be in this The following is the forecast deal with Russia, Red China, or coming week an^ there will be port by port: any area controlled by the Chinese some jobs on her. Communists. Boston: About the same .- . . New There were four vessels paying York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Good The provision is part of a com­ promise bill extending the Agricul­ off and signing on in this area dur­ . . . Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk: tural Trade and Assistance Act for ing the past two weeks. The Gov­ Slow . . . Savannah: Slow . . . another year. This bill Increases ernment Camp (Cities Service) Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Fair . . . from $3 to $4 billion the amount of paid off and signed on twice dui-ing New Orleans: Good . . . Lake commodities which may be sold the period. The other vessels Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good for foreign currencies, and makes were the Bradford Island (Cities . . . Wilmington Fair . . . San available another $300 milJion Service), and the Pan Oceanic Francisco: Should improve . . . Seattlp: Good. worth of commodities for famine Transporter (Penn. Nav.). and disaster relief and the like. The bill provides that within CO days after such an agreement is made for foreign currency, a full The Brotherhood of Marine TIngineers is now recruiting licensed report must be made to the men to fill open jobs resulting from new contracts and expanded Congress and the Senate and service by several of its operators. It prefers men who have come House Appropriations committees. Twenty-five percent of such up from the foc'sle with its affiliated unions, men who know their jobs and share the outlook of the SIU of NA. If you're interested foreign currencies accruing abroad should be used for loans to private in using your ticket, consult the nearest BME representative, or business to assist development of inquire at any SIU hall. foreign agriculturaLmarkets. House Votes Farm Aid To Red Nations Tankers Supply Hub Business . Want To Sail Engineer? See BME Waterman Beats PR Bid; Delta Line 'Not For Sale' WASHINGTON—The owners of Waterman-Pan Atlantic .Steamship Corp. won a clear-cut victory before the Interstate Commerce Commission when that agency ruled that McLean Industries Inc. had legal right to own the steamship opera­ announced that the company's tions. By making the ruling, board of directors had rejected the ICC Sccepted Waterman's sur­ render of its intercoastal operating r^hts as Arrow Line. O^ynership Under Attack The McLean ownership had been under attack from the major East Coast railroads on the grounds that it constituted illegal operation of both a trucking company and a steamship company. At the time of the purchase, the McLean fam­ ily owned and operated McLean Trucking. The ICC examiner found that while the company had been il­ legally acquired in the first in­ stance, the McLean family l\ad divested its control of McLean Trucking and consequently should be permitted to conUnue to oper­ ate Waterman-Pan Atlantic through McLeafi Industries. Examiner Reversed The ICC decision reversed a finding of a hearing examiner. Had the agency upheld the examinei*, the McLean group would have been compelled to sell its holdings in Waterman-Pan Atlantic. The complaint instituted by the railroads was obviously prompted by the fear that the new owners would make Waterman-Pan Atlan­ tic a powerful competitor in the coastwise and intercoastal services. The .energetic activities _pf the McLean group are now coming to fruit in the form of the first true containership services due to start next month. Mississippi Rejects Bids In another important develop­ ment affecting an SlU-contracted shipping company, Harry X. Kelley, president of Mississippi Shipping, merger proposals from both Lykes Brothers and W. R. Grace an:I Company. Kelley declared that the direc­ tors decided it was "more desir­ able" for Mississippi to continue as an independent shipping opera­ tion. Mississippi, Incidentally, is re­ ported as owning 262,500 shares of Lykes Brothers. Pursers Win 6% liaise The staff Officers Association has announced the signing of a new agreement granting a 6 percent wage increase and other benefits for pursers on the Atlantic and Gulf coast steamship companies. Meanwhile, the National. Labor Relations Board election for repre­ sentation of pursers on the Missis­ sippi Shipping Company vessels is still going on. Voting will con­ tinue until Aug. 31. The election is the result of an organizing drive by the SlU-affiliated pursers union aboard the Delta Line ships. SeA PA ' •' ft." �nm V-'*- .V • ' July 19, 19ST SEAFARERS T- J./, Par* FIT* LOG La, Labor Aids'Audrey' Relief LAKE CHARLES, La.—Seafarers and other union men here are volunteering in a co­ ordinated effort to relieve some of the losses caused by Hurricane Audrey. Victor Bussie, president of the Louisiana State Labor Council, has organized a committee known as Labor'® Disaster Relief Committee tof start building projects and fund-raising campaigns for Seafarer John W. Logaii (right), one of four seaman-winner* of SlU scholarships in 1957, checks over shipping picture with New York dispotcheii Scotty Aubusson. He'll try to make one more trip before starting school in the fall. Scholarship Licks . Seafarer's $ Woes The urge to get a college education came to Seafarer John Logan after nine years' sailing and two in Uncle Sam's Army. When he got started in 1956 ;hough, he got off the ground with a bang. In his first year and a half of school he made time as fireman and electrician on the Dean's list and came up SIU ships. with an SIU scholarship besides. A native of Poughkeepsie, a thriving city on the banks of the Hudson about 75 miles north of New York, Logan started sailing in 1945 at the age of 17. He be• came an SIU member, the following year and put In several years' sea- In 1954, Uncle Sam tapped him on the shoulder and he went off for a two-year Army hitch. While in service he decided he would go to school when he got out. He enrolled in New Paltz State Teachers College, a division of the (Continued on page 15) the people of Cameron County and other hard-hit areas. The committee, consisting of representatives from each of the council's affiliated unions, has set up programs to help rebuild the wiped-out parish. The state's car­ penters, plumbers, electricians, and painters have formed build­ ing teams, and have volunteered their weekends to help construct complete homes for those stricken people who are unable, financially or physically, to do so. The mate­ rials for the project will be fur­ nished by the Government. It is planned that under the wellcoordinated program en^neered by skilled rescue and construction men, each team will be able to complete -one house every two days. The Lake Charles Council will furnish the necessai'y trans­ portation, food and shelter for the volunteer workers. Seafarers in the area, reports Leroy Clarke, Lake Charles port agent, are doing all they can to help. They will furnish whatever manpower and materials are at their disposal when the work starts. "Our cooks," he said, "can cer­ tainly cook the grub for the work­ ers and we can also work as help­ ers to the skilled crafts." Meanwhile donations are pour­ ing into the relief fund from all parts of the nation. The New Or­ leans Central Labor Council has been instrumental, Clarke said, in raising a large sum for the fund. The crew of the Cities Service tanker Chiwawa wished to.express thdir gratitude to Lake Charles port agent Leroy Clarke for sending a radiogram to the vessel inform­ ing them of the welfare of their families in the hurricane-hit area." A motion made by W. Tatum and seconded by F. Reid to do­ nate the ships fund for the re­ lief of the victims aium of Hurricane Au­ drey'was unanimously carried. a •M' the last meeting, he was asked to convey a message from the Cap­ tain to the crew that "this is one of the best crews that he has ever sailed with, and that he appreci­ ates it." It adds up because Brady said there were no beefs to report, i t 4" Delegates also made the reports during the past two weeks for their fine performance. "A rising vote of ^ ^ thanks and appre­ ciation for the resigning ship's delegate for the 1 last trip, Nick Nickle, was called for by the chair­ man and freely t 1* 4" given by all," was Nickle Seafarer Paul Whitlow, ship's the report from the Mary Adams. delegate on the 4* 4> City of Alma, was congratulated by All delegate jobs on the SS Hast­ the crew for the ings are in good hands, according time and effort to meeting secretary J. E. Wells, he put into creat­ "All are capable of keeping th* ing a fine rela­ ship running in SIU Style." Th* tionship "between delegates are Aden Ezell, Jr., the crew and ofRalph Taylor, John W. Mollis, and Matt Oswald. And the crew of the f i c e r s for a smooth running Steel Executive asked W. Morris Whitlow ship." to remain as ship's delegate be­ cause of the fine job he had been doing in that capacity. It all goes Ship's delegate John G. Brady to prove that good delegates are on the SS Antinous WTote that at well appreciated. NMU Blacklist Perils Job Rights (Contiued from page 2) of someone who is not to their liking. Further, the system sets up an Industry-wide dossier making a geaman's personal records wide open to any kind of snoop, busy­ body or troublemaker who thinks It worth his while to spend a dollar for Information obout a Logging Beef Was Cover-Up Last fall, when the SIU ne­ gotiated a "one for one" limit on shipboard loggings, it's ob­ jective was to do away with purely arbitrary and unrea­ sonable fines by ship captains. The SIU's success infuri­ ated the NMU which for some time had been unsuccessful in seeking to establish a log­ ging limit. The NMU then, for reasons which have since be­ come clear, attempted to con­ vince the world that 1) the SIU had "sold out", 2) the NMU was "first" with a loggings limit and 3), the NMU had done away with loggings altogether even though its agreement was a "one for one" clause like the SIU's. What had happened became clear last week. It was neces­ sary for Curran to exaggerate and mislead on the loggings issue because Curran had traded away the men's employ­ ment rights in the, Industry by agreeing on a blacklist ,ln return for a loggings limit. The SIU, by achieving a log­ gings limit ahead of NMUwithout any weakening of Sea­ farer's job rights, bad pulled the teefh out of Curran's plans. m particular Individual. The industry-wide blacklist was drafted under cover of a series of vicious attacks on the SIU by Curran. Its groundwork was laid last fall at the time Curran was blasting the SIU for signing an agreement which outlawed two fo^ one loggings on the ships. While shrieking "SIU sellout on loggings" Curran took the same loggings arrangement from the AMMI. In 'turn for the dropping of two for one logs, Curran agreed that the shipowners would have the right to fire or blacklist NMU members who were logged. As the SEAFARERS LOG pointed out on November 9, 1956, "On the basis of the announcement in the "NMU Pilot" of October 25, 1956, that 'the practice of logging had been eliminated' it was re­ ported by some ship operators that the NMU might ailow the ship­ owners complete authority to fire or blacklist crewmembers missing work or watch, in exchange for eliminating the practice of log­ ging." Revised Employment Clause The next step was revision of the NMU's employment clause. This wa.s done over a period of weeks and the revision was completed in February. Ralph Casey, presi­ dent of the American Merchant Marine Institute, quoted the amended clause as stating, "the Union need not register in their employment offices men who, by reason of discipline records, are not considered suitable for em­ ployment. Of course, the company retains the right to reject pro­ spective employees who are not satisfactory to the company." An abbreviated copy of this clause without a word of explana­ tory material was buried in the March 14 NMU "Pilot." This was the same issue In. which Curran launched an attack on the SIU as betraying the hiring hall!" The new employment clause cleared the way for the blacklist machinery which Casey announced to the companies on April 30, 1957. "For some time," Casey wrote, the employers have "been concerned with situations where a man fired by one company for disciplinary reasons finds employment with another company. This problem was taken up with the National Maritime Union and the Union in­ dicated a desire to cooperate . . . finally, the employment clause in the collective bargaining agree­ ment was amended. . . . "As a corollary to this revised employment-clause" the companies have worked up a system whereby "breaches of discipline . . . con­ cerning which an official log book entry is made and for which the man is subsequently fired will be reported to the Marine Index Bureau." Casey goes on to urge "all com­ panies to send in, beginning at once," information about the fir­ ings. "Then these companies will be able to obtain, by teletype or telephone, disciplinary history, if any, of each man dispatched to its ships by the union." Any Man for $1 A second letter from Marine Index,, dated May 8, goes into greater detail as to how the opera­ tion works and how the agency will be happy to finger seamen for the operators at $1 per head. ". . . all companies," the letter says, "are to forward to this bu­ reau . . . information from all offi­ cial log book entries resulting hi a man's being fired. "Upon receipt of this form the Bureau will code this information and transfer it to a 3 x 5 index card which will be placed in the Bureau's master files. . . . "Whenever an individual . . . is dispatched for employment . . . Marine Index Bureau, Inc., which is handlingjhe blacklist this bureau will then submit a full machinery for the NMU at $1 per head, is a "private eye" report of previous loggings. . . . agency which specializes in investigations of seamen's injury ". . . those companies who wish to receive reports on the Log Entry cases. It also niaintains files on such cases for the shipowners. Service may do so on a 'per report' Marine Index will be remembered by Seafarers for its involvement basis for which a charge of $1 per in the labor spy apparatus developed by William Potter Lage, who at the time, was one of the attorneys for the Cities Service Oil Company. report will be made." The apparatus was disbanded following a labor-management relations investigation by a Senate Labor Committee gi'oup. Lage is no longer associated with Cities Service. • Bruno Augenti, head and major stockholder in Marine Index, was questioned at these hearings on September 26, 1950. Augenti submitted a sworn statement to the effect that he had lent one of his employees, Louis Scotti, to Lage. This loan came after "conversations with Mr. Lage ... Mr. Lage would tell us about his activities with the Cities Serv­ (Continued from page 2) ice Company . ... " Scotti then went to see Lage and was assigned to fingering SIU men "Labor-Management Committee," so that the Cities Service hiring boss could refuse to hire them. "I a US Lines lobby which on various Was supposed to report to Mr. Hanaway any men who were seated in occasions has fought to keep a that hiring hall (Cities Service office—ED.) who were members of the monopoly of North Atlantic trade and passenger routes in the com­ SIU ... " Scotti continued, "I would sit in this hiring hall in the morning . . . pany's hands at the expense of the and I would try to recognize their faces ... after sitting there for about industry at large. Curran's participation in this an hour or two, I walked down to . . . Beaver Street and would stand committee" across the street. . . and try to notice any men who were seated at the "labor-management hiring hall at 70 Pine Street who were hanging around the SIU hali . .. and the committee's emphasis on "I did tell-Mr. Hanaway . . . that there were a few men, and I gave the desires of management as him the description of these men, that were seen sitting in the hiring opposed to the interests of seamen hall, the Cities Service hiring hall, and seen going into theSIU hall«.." was one of the reasons for th* Another part of the spy apparatus fingered SIU men on Cities Service destruction of working unity be­ ships with the result that hundreds were fired. These men subsequently tween American Maritime unions under the CAMU set-up. collected over $150,000 in back wages in an NLRB settlement. What Is Marine Index? US Lines' Blacklist # �Par« 8far Iv SEAFARERS LOG After 25 YearsSSI Monthly Pay ^ Every time a US maritime union goes out for a wage in­ crease, the shipping journals editorialize that US seamen's wages are "excessive," and complain that US ships have dif­ ficulty meeting foreign com-' petition accordingly. If US describes his conditions in a re­ unions had listened to these cent letter to the LOG. The man plaints years ago about keeping wages "in line" with the competi­ tion^ seamen would still be making $100 a month. Here is how one British seaman Seaway Bid To Keynote IBL Parley CHICAGO—Emphasis on the shipping potential promised by the full opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 is expected to key­ note the convention of the AFLCIO International Brotherhood of Longshoremen opening here Mon­ day at the Hotel Sherman. Firmly entrenched in the Great Lakes area on both sides of the border due to the major economic gains of the past four years, the IBL discounts the "pie in the sky" promises put out by the independ­ ent International Longshore's As­ sociation this week. The ILA has just wound up its own convention here. Great Lakes locals of the or­ phaned ILA were among the first to break away when the ILA was ousted from the American Federa­ tion of Labor in 1953 and form the cornerstone of the new AFLCIO dockers' union. Since then, the ILA has tried, without suc­ cess, to woo them back. News­ paper accounts point out that even the stevedoring firms see little basis for the ILA campaign. "There are loud noises but little action," an official of one Lakes' firm declared to newsmen. Both IBL President Larry Long and E. L. "Buster" Slaughter, sec­ retary-treasurer, are old Great Lakes' hands and led the break­ away from the ILA. The AFL is­ sued a charter 'for a new demo­ cratic longshoremen's union in 1953 when it bounced ILA on charges of "racket domination." Prospects for vastly accelerated shipping activity, coupled with ex­ panded opportunities for long­ shoremen, are in the offing when the full Seaway opens two years from now. So far, foreign-flag operators have dominated the field, but the Seaway i-oute for certain offshore runs has already been de­ clared an "essential" route for Government subsidies by the Fed­ eral Maritime Board, and US-flag companies are angling for shallowdraft vessels to put in service right away. When completed, the Seaway will provide a 27-foot channel for sea-going vessels as far inland as Duluth, Minn., creating a fourth United States "coastline." Although most shippers are still dragging their feet and slow to come up with plans for the use of the Sea­ way, both longshore^ and seamen's unions recognize the organizing possibilities when the waterway comes into regular use two years from now. In this connection, the next con­ vention of the SIU of North Amer'ica has been slated for Montreal, Canada, in the spring of 1959; to coincide with the formal Seaway opening. \• Worth Holding in question is employed by the Union Castle Line. "The conditions of service in your mercantile marine," he writes, "seem much better than ours. For instance, I am a night watch keep­ er, on duty at sea every night dur­ ing the trip from 9:30 PM until 7 AM with NO nights off when in port. "My salary is 32 pounds, 10 shiling a month ($91 at the official rate of exchange—Ed.). Out of this I have to allot my wife some and buy my uniform. The Eng­ lish companies do not supply free uniforms. However, after 25 years at sea I got used to it!" Obviously if American seamen are going to enjoy an Amei-ican standard of living they have to be paid on the American scale. Any other course would simply strip US ships of American manpower and lead to the wholesale transfer or lay-up of the US merchant fleet. All of the following SIU familtes have received a $200 maternity benefit plus $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Michel Henry Culpepper, boi;p June 10,1957, to Seafarers and Mrs. William E. Culpepper, Norfolk, Va. Maurice Duke Duet, born May 15, 19.57, to Seafarer and Mrs. Maurice Duet, New Orleans, La. George Francis Hargroves, born May 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Hargroves, Jenkintown, Pa. Edward Robert Going, born June 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward Going, Brooklyn, NY. Robert Earl Kiedinger, born March 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert E. Kiedinger, Galves­ ton, Texas. Marie Ann Cheramie, born May 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jaclt B. Cheramie, Gretna, La. Ronald Paul Lightell, bom June 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul G. Lighten, New Orleans, La. Leticia Rodriguez, born June 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Augustin Rodriguez, New York City. Betty Joe Mammae, bora June 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ bert Hammac, Mobile, Ala. Kevin Michael Allison, born June 3, 1957, to Seafag^r and Mrs. Cornelius Allison, Norristown, Pa. Harold Monroe Gaskill, born June 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Horace B. Gaskill, Sealevel, N^I. Carol Jane Wasmer, born June 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis E. Wasmer, Kansas City, Mo. Rebecca Hally Siar, born June 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard C. Siar, Elmira, NY. Jo Ann Williams born June 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles H. Williams, Plateau, Ala, Charles Dale Tate, born April 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jasper J. Tate, Lake Charles, La. ' Daniel Francis Patten, born April 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eugene F. Patten, Fall City, Washington. July 19. 1957 On To Tha standard injunction about ladders and gangways is "al­ ways keep one hand free to hold on to the rail." It may be old, but it still rates as a very sound piece of advice. Figure it this way. If your life is worth holding on to, then it's certainly worth your while to hang on to that ^il. Sure it makes two trips out of one now and then, but it may save you from an extra trip nobody wants to make—the trip to the hospital. An SIU Ship Is A Safe Ship « •* i V'V y/T.'-f hj'r �•y July If. IfSV SEAFARERS LOG Par* SeT*B JL YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gaide To Better Buying By Sidney MargoUua ' " Inisurance, Housing Problems ^ Life insurance: I'm 35, bave two dependants, and own my own home carrying a 30-year, $8,000 mortgage. Due to bad decisions wjien I left service I converted my GI insurance to a $2,500 20-year-pay plan, which I now realize is totally inadequate protection for a family. According to an article by U.A.L. Capt. G. C. Kehmeir, one-year renewable term insurance is the most economical buy for a wage eai-ner. I have contacted a savings bank which sells five-year renew­ able term insurance. Are savings banks cheaper? I have a group life Insurance policy from a previous employer which I was allowed to convert to a whole-life policy of $1,000, at an annual premium of $20.25. It's been in force three years. I was thinking of surrendering it for its cash value and purchasing term insurance which would doable the face amount for the same premium. I also have * $5,000 policy paid for by my employer. If I'm laid off in the future, my protection will be reduced further. Do you recommend insurance which pays off the mortgage if the husband died?"—W.L., Wantagh, NY. Answer: Assuming you have a wife and one child and earn at least $4,200 a year, if anything happened to you your family would get $162.80 a month from Social Security until your child became 18. Then your widow would get nothing until age 62, at which time •he'd get $81:40 a month. To supplement this payment and especially help provide for the gap In widow's payments, figure it takes about $9,500 of private life insurance to provide $50 a month for 20 years, $14,000 to provide $50 a month for 30 years, $19,000 to provide $100 a month for 30 years, etc. Term insurance is the least costly way to provide a large amount of protection for a young family on a wage-earner's Income. One-year term renewable insur­ ance is the jnost flexible plan but five-year term is also quite flexible, and reasonable in cost. Group life Insurance is your best bet, since costs are lowest. Furthermore, a group policy paid by your employer is non-taxable. You have to earn $1.20 in cash wages to buy a dollar's wortb of insurance (which your employer may be able to buy for 50 or 60 cents), because you pay income tax ofi your cash earnings. Thus, 50 or 60 cents that your employer may lay out for group insurance would save you $1.20. Savings bank insurance is very reasonable but it is available only in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. • : 3,3 • I 3^3 « 0 Financing a Home: "We are buying a home for $13,250, and the FHA appraisal is for the same amount. We will pay down $1,950 and $88 a month for 30 years, including taxes and insurance. The house pay­ ment alone is $62.83 which brings the total cost in 30 years to $22,618. We presume this is usual as all places cost almost double by the time one is through paying. When we make a payment doesn't that mean we pay interest only on the balance of the principal? We were told by the interviewer at the bank that the one-half percent of the 5V6 Pjercent interest rate was for mortgage insurance. In case one or the other of us died the house would be automatically paid off. Also, the closing costs are $400. That does not sound like a gray market, but you would know. "Can we buy extra on the principal if we liave a few hundred more to put on it, or does the contract have to state this can be done? I presume we can deduct the five percent Interest on our income-tax return but not the one-half percent? Can we deduct the taxes and Insurance too? When claiming such deductions does one have to use the long form and list all other deductions or can one use the short form and still claim the above, deductions?. I am 44 and my husband is 50. This house deal is new to both of us but it will be as cheap to buy as rent for rents arte climbing all the time. It takes two employed people to pay for a decent apartment here."—Mrs. R.L.T., Santa Monica, California. Answer: Yes, each payment includes interest only on the balance of the principal. If this is an FHA mortgage, the bank interviewer was wrong in stating one-half of one precent mortgage insurance fee will pay the balance of the mortgage in case of death. This particular kind of "mortgage insurance" only insures the lender against any loss if you don't meet the payments. The closing costs of $400 for this price house, in this writer's opinion, do constitute a gray market in home financing and are even a little high for the legal gray market. FHA permits the lender to charge closing costs of one percent of the original amount, plus costs of title policy, recording fee, survey and stamp tax. FHA will review these closing, costs before it finally approves the mortgage, and will reject them if it considers them excessive. Prepay On Principal You can prepay up to 15 percent of the original of an FHA mortgage eac^ year without penalty. Over that amount, you pay a penalty of onte percent of the original principal, or less if the total FHA insurance premiums paid cover the required amount. When the mortgage is finally paid up, there is a good chance some of the'FHA premium will be paid back to you or the final mortgagor, since the one-half percent fee is so high FHA already has a surplus of $365 million. On your income tax, you can deduct the five percent interest and the property taxes, but not the FHA insurance premium, nor the fire insurance. You have to use the long form and itemize all your deductions to take I ^ j^c^vantageMotftJw- iqter^st aqdi -.tiix deductions.. ^Anyi penalty jfor ,prer ,, ip?,ymtebt, also, is.deductible. ~ • • • ; •• • , i First of ten conventional C-2s undergoing conversion to coiitalnerships, the Gateway City is shown in eorly shipyard photo before addition of sponsons and removal of booms. Movable deck cranes fore and aft, addition of 72vfeet in width and enlarging of hatches and cargo holds will enable her to carry 226 loaded truck trailers in regular coastwise service. The ship should be ready to take SlU crew next month. first P-A Boxship Due Soon Seafarers have already'been introduced to two variations of the seagoing trailership in lit­ tle more than a year, and will have a chance to "try out a third in the next few weeks. Next month, Pan-Atlantic plans to unveil the first of ten lift-on "container-ships" when conversion is completed on the Gateway City, a former C-2. fied, so that up to 226 loaded versions, it had planned to build She will be teamed with the trailers can be stowed above and brand-new ships, but later on, when likewlste converted Azalea City to below decks each trip. Trailers offer regular weekly sailings be­ will be stored five deep in the tween New York (Port Newark), holds. Miami, Houston and Tampa. The Company embarked on the Eight other onetime conventional containership program using con­ C-2s will eventually be added to verted C-2s because it could modify the service, along with calls at most of the C-2s, which it already New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadel­ had, for what it would take to build phia and possibly Boston and Prov­ only one special vessel from idence as well. scratch. At the time Pan-Atlantic under­ Pan-Atlantic has operated a "piggy-back" truck trailer service took the "piggyback" tanker con­ with modified T-2 tankers serving New York and Houston since April, 1956. Special platform decks built onto four SPtT-manned tankers enabled them to carry as many as 60 loaded truck trailers on ballast voyages southbound and both The last of three strikes by NY trailers and oil northbound. City Construction unions was setThe SlU-contracted TMT Trailer tied when" 3,000 sheet metal work­ Ferry Inc. last winter put the first ers voted to accept an 81-cents-aaof two converted landing ship hour three-year package increase. docks into the first authentic US- The other two, the ornamental iron­ flag . "roll-on-roll-off" sei-vice. workers and steamfitters, settled Special cabs jockey truck trailers early last week. Although the and other types of vehicles aboard strike of 16,000 cement manufac­ the TMT Carib Queen under their turing workers is still in progress, own power for storage above and the settlement of the sheet metal below decks. This ship was on the dispute will enable much construc­ transatlantic run to Europe for tion to resume. But the Building several trips and now operates be­ Trades Employers Association said tween Florida and the Caribbean that the city's $400 million-a-year islands. building construction industry is still hard hit by the cement strike. Under Own Power These ships differ from the I Talks are being scheduled with piggy-back" tankers and the com­ ing containerships because the both small and big cement pro­ vehicles, in the TMT set-up, go ducers as more members of the aboard ship under their ovvn power Cement, Line & Gypsum Workers via special loading ramps. In the are joining the major strike. At case of the "piggyback" vessels, the present there are a total of 13,000 trailers are hauled oil and off the employees out on strike. A settle­ platform decks by mammoth shore- ment reached at the -Marquette side cranes installed at Pan- Cement Co. called for a 16-cents Atlantic's own coastwise terminals. hourly "package' deal, with an The innovation of the new "con­ averaged 13.6 cents in wage in­ tainerships" is that instead of con­ creases. It is hoped that this would ventional booms they will carry be the key to other settlements their own movable deck cranes fore throughout the industry. A major and aft with-a lift of 30 tons and obstacle to a settlement was thus require no shore-based facili­ reached in the Marquette agree­ ties. More ports can be serviced ment with a "sub-contractors in this type of operation since only clause." This prevents contracting a dockside'apron on which trucks out of work normally done by can manoeuver is needed. union members. In addition, special hinged jib 3^ 3» 4Arbitration attempts to settle a extensions, or sponsons, have been added, which will overhang the strike between 550 members of ships' sides during loading and will the AFL-CIO Oil, Chemical, and fold inboard when loading is com­ Atomic. Workers Union and the pleted. These will add 72 feet to Socony Mobil Co, at its East St. the ships' width, improving dock- Louis refinery have again fallen sidte.stability. -Cargo hatches and throughi They disagrete.sp^giiply.pn storage holds have also been modi-the retroactive date of a 6 tierceht the tanker-trailer operation proved profitable, sought to charter up to 20 Government tankers which it would have modified in the same manner. Its failure to get Con­ gressional authorization spiked this move, and led to the containership idea. The company has Government approval to transfer its four "piggyback" ships once the containerships are in service. wage increase which has been acceptedljy the employees. The strike is entering its fifth week Produc­ tion of most of the plant's gasoline, fuel oil, coke and jet airplane fuel has been halted since the strike started on June 9. The striking members are refinery workers and marketing employees. 4 4 4 Some 3,000 striking New Jersey carpenters have voted to accept a newft;ontract calling for an im­ mediate pay rise of 35 cents an hour. The men, members of the Central NJ District Council of the AFL-CIO United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, have been out on strike since June 3. The contract also includes an­ other increase of 15 cents an hour on October 1, and 20 cents an hour more on May 30, 1958. Befoi-e the settlement, the carpenters had been earning $3.45 an hour. ,4 4 4 The California State Federation of Labor has charged that "rightto-work" advocates "are talking and preaching civil war." They are turning labor and manage­ ment against one another in ways which can only leave ugly scars of hatred and bitterness, the Federa­ tion said. In an attempt to stamp out a movement which is pushing "wreck" laws at local levels, the council announced plans for a co­ ordinated statewide labor cam­ paign. Several counties in Califor­ nia have enacted local "right-towork" ordinances. Although a su­ perior judge has barred the use of one such law in the City of Red Bluff, it did not effect the validity ,such statutes on a cauntx-iwi^f •, basis. • ' •. H-i .) �^ '••J- SEAFARERS rage Eight Trial committees, elected from the rank-and-file membership in SIU ports throughout the Atlantic and Gulf District, handled eight trials of Seafarers accused of violating the pro­ visions of the Union constitution, during the past sijt months. Although the right of appeal Perry, P-117; Adam Buchacz, is guaranteed under the con­ to assist him, if they so.desire, in Raymond B-389. preparing his defense. Findings: Guilty as charged on counts 1 stitution to any Seafarer found Before the (rial can begin, and 2, fined $50 for each count, GuilT iV;1 Dr. John L Wilson (center) rises to thank SlU officials and USPHS . staff medical personnel who honored him for his years of serv­ ice in NY area marine hospitals at SlU-sponsored gathering last Friday. Looking on are S1U Mobile Port Agent Carl Tanner (left) and Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. New York, New Orleans Hosp. Chiefs Swap Posts Two Public Health officers who are well known to Seafarers have swapped posts as medical directors of the US Public Health Service hospitals in New York and New Orleans. The administrative shifts ~ will put Dr. John L. Wilson B memento of his New York tour In charge of the New Orleans of duty. 13.. July 19. 1957 LOG facility, as Dr. John N. Bowden The inscription lauded his many takes over at Staten Island. Before kindnesses to seamen who were he moved over to Staten Island, patients at the two Institutions. Dr. Wilson had been medical of- Staten Island is the seryice's larg­ est general hospital, providing facilities for all of New York har­ bor. Before completing his tour at the Crescent City facility. Dr. Bowden took the occasion, in a letter to New Orleans SIU Port Agent Lindsey Williams, "to ex­ press my appreciation to you and the membership of your Union for the assistance that you have given me. 'Excellent Relations' New head pf Staten Island PHS hospital, Dr. John Bow­ den, Is shown at desk In New Orleans. licer in charge at the Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, PHS installation. At a gathering arranged by the SlU last Friday in appreciation for his services to seamen over the years, Dr. Wilson viras presented with an Inscribed desk clock as "During the four years and nine months that I have been here in New Orleans, the relationships between the hospital and your Union have been excellent. This Is of great value to us who attempt to serve you. You have assisted us by aiding in keeping the blood bank supplied, by the donation of gifts- for the use of the patients, and in many ways too numerous to mention.^ A fellow of the American College of Hospital Administrators, Dr. Bowden is a past president of the New Orleans Federal Business Association and a member of the New Orleans Hospital Council. guilty by the committee, none of the accused availed themselves of this privilege. All of the proceedings, held in conformity with the SIU constitu­ tion, are summarized below in ac­ cordance with the Union's policy of keeping the membership informed as to such proceedings. The cur­ rent half-year summary is the ninth that the LOG has printed. Procedures adopted in SIU mem­ bership trials follow closely the methods used in courtrooms. The accused is judged by a trial com­ mittee composed exclusively of rank-and-file members and. on which Union officials are baired from serving. The accuser, must be present to confr-ont the^accused. The accused has the right to cross examine witnesses, to call for witnesses" In his own behalf, in­ cluding character witnesses, and to call on any other Union member November 29, 1956 Accused: PB-9322; Accuser: H-31!, Charges: 1—Accused deliberately Inter­ fered with execution of duties of an official of the Union by persisting in instructing a Class C man to fail to Join the SS Venore. 2—Appeared in the Union offices in a disorderly condition and refused to cooperate with Union rep­ resentatives. 3—Drunk, disorderly and abusive in Union haU. Trial Committee: T. Urbina. U-16i F. Argcnal, A-377: A. H. Blanchette, B-645: H. E. Fossett, F-193; L. J. Zimmerman, Z-22. Findings: Guilty as charged. Fined $50 for each count. proper notices must be given the accused of the charges against him. These charges must be read at membership meetings to determine if they are properly brought under the constitution. The membership at those meetings also acts on the findings of the trial committee. The constitution specifies in de­ tail the headings under which charges can be brought, and limits the penalties that can be Imposed for the various offenses. Under the appeals provisions procedure, a Seafarer found guilty of violating the provisions of the constitution is entitled to appeal to another rank-and-file committee elected by the membership, or he may take an appeal to the inter­ national convention. ' The names of the accused and accusers in the following sum­ maries are omitted for the purpose of publication. Findlngit Accused refused to appear as per the constitution. F'ound guilty and committee recommended that he be ex­ pelled from the Union on the first charge. On the second charge, suspension for two years and $50 fine. Fined $50 each on the third and fourth charges. established on Third count also, but as it 'appears to be a duplication of charge No. 2, it is dismissed. Febraary 7, 1957 Accused: PB-5909; Accusers: H-272, B-1 Charges: 1—AWOL from duty on six dif­ ferent occasions, and unable to perform' duties on another occasion due to own misconduct. 2—Went ashore against order.s, returned • drunk, bringing whiskey aboard against orders—second offense. Third violation was withdrawn from charge. Trial Committee: J. Felton, F-81; E. C.. deBautte, D-208J C. Hartman, H-34; S. Erlitz, E-43J A. L. Lake. L-41. Findings: Fined $50 on first charge, fined $50 and (hree months suspension on the second charge. February 21, 1957 Accused: B-765; Accuser: T-5 Charges: Accused neglected his duty while a crewmember aboard the Del Santos. Some of the notations from the official log are failure to turn to and perform duties, in quarters during work­ ing hours without permission, failed to. turn to to secure for sea, failure to assist unmooring, returning to vessel, leaving and returning later. Trial Committee: Louis O'Leary, O-dt Emil Herek, H-423i G. Metting, M-31| Michele Lluzza, L-483; H. Marumoto, M-447. Findings; The committee finds the aecused guilty as charged and recommends that he be suspended from the Union for a period of two years. February 21, 1957 Accused: PB-10510; Accuser: Charges: The accused neglected his duties while on ship. Noted from the official logs are: returning to vessel drunk and luifit for Quty, absent from duty without permission, under the infiuence of alcohol while at sea and unfit for duty, ex­ cessive drinking while at port and unfit for duty. Trial Committee; G. Metting, Jr., M-31: P. Valentine, V-72: L. O'Leary. 0-6: E. Hefek, H-423: M. Liuzza, L-485; D. MoUna, M-680. Findings: The committee finds the ac­ cused guilty and. recomends that he be suspended from the Union for a period of two years. January 24, 1957 Accused: G-21x: Accuser: 51-350., Charges: 1—Failure to report for port watch. 2—Failure to ' report second day for port watch. 3—Reporting, on ship drunk, bringing whiskey on ship, threat­ ening chief engineer. Union officials had to go down and remove accused from ship. Trial Committee: J. Booker, B-613; W. H. Mason, M-775: J. Davis, D-310: W. L. December 13, 1958 Compton, C-96: J. B. Harris, H-200. Accused: D-385: Accusers: C-1, H-8, D-3 Findings: Committee recommended "7$3o February 21, 1957 Accused: F-372; Accuser: T-5 Charges: Accused charged dispatcher fine for each of the counts. Charges: Accused of failure to return to with favoritism In shipping local men, and with using improper procedure in January 24, 1957 ship, neglect of duties, drunk and unfit for duty. shipping men, attempted to tear up rec­ Accused: P-48: Accuser: A-2 ords concerning procedure for those jobs. Charges: 1—-Villifying and threatening Trial CommlHse: O. Metting. Jr., M-31j 2—Bringing disrepute on l^ion and offi­ official in the course of his duties. 2— P. Valentine, V-72; L. O'Leary, 0-6; E. cials by misconduct outside Union hall. Refusing to leave premises closed to Herek, H-423i M. Liuzza, L-485-; D. Mo­ 3—Abusing dispatcher and interfering In public after refusing to identify himself lina, M-680. his discharge of duties. 4—Disorderly as a member. 3—Refused to cooperate Findings: The committee finds the ac­ conduct in Union haU while drunk. with Union officials after Identifying cused guilty of four different counts, two Trial Committee: A. Stracciollni, S-85S; himself as a member. others being dismissed. They recommend J. Popa, P-135i G. Pagano, P-196i C. Trial Commlttaa: Jes.se Bailgher, B-140, that he be fined $50 on each of the four Rice, R-330; J. Batson, B-713. Golden Parker, P-49: John Seiferth, S-166; counts,, payable after making a trip. MFOYf Seeks Welfare Boosts SAN FRANCISCO—Delegates to the coastwise conference of port agents of the SlU-affiliated Marine Fireman, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association have r^ommended changes in the union's welfare dnd pension plans, and in other union procedures. The agents suggested that"< the union officials contact the the amounts allowed under the Ing pensions should be allowed to welfare plan trustees as to the surgery schedule. vote in any regular referendum advisability of including hospital­ ization for dependent parents of single union members, and a limited plan for doctor's calls. They also called for an increase in Among the medical staff directors from Staten Island marine hospital who honored Dr. John L. Wil­ son (seated, center) for his services as medical officer in charge were (seated, I to r) Dr. F. S, French, Dr. Wilson, Dr. L. Johnson; standing. Dr. D. C, Miller, Dr. R, H. Moore, Dr, I, li^auer, Dr .W. W. Car­ penter, Dr. P. E. Walker and Dr. T. Perrin. The affair was sponsored by the SIU. It was also recommended that ballot, although they would not be negotiations be held with the West allowed to have voice or vote at Coast shipowners to do away with membership meetings. the sixty-day clause in the present It was also recommended that vacation setup, and substitute a "12 the dues of the membership should months" accumulated time basis. be changed tO a basis of $30 $ Under the present plan, if a mem­ quarter, or $120 a year, and that ber sails with one line for six this amount should include all months' accumulated time basis assessments^' and does not re-ship with it with­ in sixty days for another six months, he loses the added two weeks vacation time. Under the proposed basis however, any time put In on any West Coast company would be pooled to make a seaman's 12 months' accumulated time count for the extra vacation. The delegates selected a commit­ tee to bring the constitution up to date, and incorporate various changes made in recent years. In reviewing shipping conditions, the agents thought that the union might again take into consideration the possibility of having standby gangs in the different ports. Upon completion of the amal­ gamation of the pension plans now in process, they felt that benefits paid imder the plan could be in­ creased. In conjunction with this they proposed that all men receiv-1 . J- �• • • r> jtar 19,1957. SEAFARERS Page Nina LOG ^•ew methods of homebuilding, pictured below, are being employed to lick severe . housing problem. Several huge projects are underway on the island under the lead of the In­ ternational Basic Economy Cor­ poration, a Rockefeller-spon­ sored organization designed to assist backward economies. Int'l Ladies Garment Workers Union is sponsoring one of these proj­ ects. The Ne^ Lpoii •: • '"'-hyyl*}: in Puerfd After concrete slab is poured, workmen set up framework of steel reinforcement rod's The old Puerto Rico of eroded hillsides, tarpaper shacks and lowpaid homework as pic­ tured at right is the' target of "Operation Boostrap." Vigorous efforts are undetwayts,to eliminate these condi­ tions. Huge tower Is lowered to Bull Line Brookl:p dock for ship­ ment to PR oil refinery. Thermoelectric plant near San Juan helps fill growing demand for electric power. Famed Caribe Hilton Hotel tes­ tifies to growth of' tourism as a Puerto Rican industry. Traditionally an area of poverty and industrial backwardness, the island of Puerto Rico is striving mightily to boost job opportu­ nities, living standards and fu­ ture expansion through "Opera­ tion Bodffstrap." Among other aspects, the program involves development of industry and im­ provement of housing. Seafarers have an important stake in the program which has brought 405 new industrial estab­ lishments to the island in the past ten years. Since SlU-contracted companies such as Bull, Water­ man, Alcoa and TMT are the, ma­ jor steamship services to the mi ^ island, the expansion of island industry promises a parallel ex­ pansion of trade and job oppor­ tunities for SlU men. In addition, the SlU and the International Brortlerhood of Longshoremen between them rep­ resent what is probably the larg­ est organized abor force on the island and as such pjay a vital role in the future of Puerto Rico's trade union movement. Pictured here ore a few of the aspects of the "new look" in Puerto Rico as opposed to the old agricultural and homework economy, which held the island in thrall for many years. Keeping pace with the "new look," SIU recently moved to nev/ -quarters in San Juan whipli it shares with the Internatiopfi,lJBroth^er|j hood of Longshoremen. I J "'c'i: SiF f Crane then deposits framework in place for pouring of concrete walls. •it Results are neat, attractive homes with lawns, paved streets, sewers and other needs. Island's growth means plenty of -'-•I �rf Tea SEAFARERS Coal Ship Mate Fires 11 MCS cldtimer Sigvart Johnson (left) giadhands MCS patrolman Wilder Smith in New York before heading back to Norfolk for another crack at an American Coal job. Johnson had been on the Casimir Pulaski. MCS Vet, 70, Set For 2nd Coal Stint (Continued from page 3) possible to give the NMU members every edge including the handing out of overtime." The chief engi­ neer told me that if I made more overtime than the NMU men, then the NMU men would quit the ship. Tf the NMU loses the election he said, 'then I lose my job.' So he and the other engineers were doing everything to see to it th^ the NMU men got the overtime.'" Further commedting on the type of men District 50 is "supplying" the coal ships Ramos reported that after the first trip the company fired the captain, the chief and all the other officers except one mate and one engineer. "On the way over on the first trip one of the engineers started running wild on the ship. The captain had to tie' him up and put him in the sick bay. So one of the engine utilities was put to work to pinch-hit as the 3rd assistant." Marine Cooks and Stewards oldtimer Sigvart Johnson is going to celebrate his 70th birthday next week in an unusual way—by throwing in for another job on the American Coal ships. Just off the Casimir : Pula.ski for a brtef rest and stand by," he concluded, "and then refresher ashore, Johnson has after this is all over I'll return to headed back to Norfolk to help the West Coast and take it easy." the SIU keep its lead over the National Maritime Union in the coal fleet. The spry, agile oldtimer is typi­ cal of the many men who have come forward from the SIU West • Coast affiliates—the Sailors Union QUESTION: The tanker industry is planning some 40 offshore dis­ of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's charge stations, so that the new supertankers will not have to come into Union and Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union and are doing a terrific a dock. How do you think shore leave could be worked out under job to win the coal ship battle. this kind of a system? Carrying a 1908 discharge on US ships (he started sailing in 190.5 Joe Wolanski, OS: Personally, I Louis Mazza, FWT: A man is from his native Norway) Johnson certainly entitled to liberty, and don't like the idea of a ship not is a shoo-in for the next opening entering port. with those popu­ in liis rating on the coal ships. The men are en­ lar Canadian Scorn For District 50 titled to get off ports, something and enjoy them­ will have to be Johnson was saloon mess on the selves. The best Casimir Pulaski and had nothing done. The best way I see would but scorn for the District 50 offi­ thing I can t^nk be to work in cers aboard. "The rank and file of is, using shifts, shifts, some got along pretty well," he said, four hours on, working while "but those damn fink officers are four off, or some­ the others get all pro-NMU." thing of that na­ leave and then ture duringthe "The 1st and 3rd mates aboard unloading and they would get leave when the first did nothing but hardtime me in gang comes back. refueling. the saloon all trip," he said. "They were always coming in late, for t t 4. *4 4. Gerald Sheehey, OS: Since some supper and making things tough R. R. Teets, Oiler: If it is a short men on the ships want overtime, run, one-half the crew could work in other ways." Johnson, who hails from Seattle, let them work in one port while flew in to Norfolk to make the while . the com­ the other half coal ships. "I hadn't been able pany supplies works in the next to sleep on the plane so when I launches to take port. If it is a got to the hotel in Norfolk at 5 the rest of the long run, then crew ashore. This PM I went to sleep. At 7:30 I was they would have called to go to the doctor for way the Union to use shifts, examination and the next morning will benefit with some of the doubly —first by I was on the ship?' crew working the the men having > Was On CoUier first few hours more overtime, and getting the His first American ship was actu­ and second by ally back in 1907 on a coastwise the company hiring more men to next off when the rest come back. collier run. In 1908 he went to the run the launches. West Coast on a Union Oil tanker 4 4* 4> 4> and has been shipping there ever Call Erickson, Deck: I think the G. Morales, FWT: The company since. "I'm going back to Norfolk to company should have a relief crew should use special taxis, three or com* aboard t four times a day, when the ship Is each time taking pulling in, and a part ^ of the have them un­ crew in as they load. This w fy come off duty. the entire crew This is how it is Under the SIU contract, US could get leave at done in Puerto Public Health Service doctors the same time. Rico on the oil havet the final say on whether Some companies bunkers there. or not a man is fit for duty. If are doing this The taxis run day tliere is any question about now and . find it and night, and as your fitness to sail, check with speeds up un­ far as I could the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient ojinic fqr^ ta ;^iog. loading,!, and- c^eatos,,better,.rela­ seet, everything k was .vqry satis­ factory. tions with the men. INOUIRING SEAFARER A; USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip I •' I July It, ItSI LOO ALCOA CLIPPIR (AlcM), June Chairmen, •. Moydf Secretary, L. Nlchelaa. 84 hours disputed over* time in deck dept. 336 hours dis­ puted overtime in engine dept. AU crockery, glassware and stainless steelware to be returned to gaUey. ALCOA PI0ASU8 (Alcoa), June * —Chairman, L. Phillips; Secretary, R; Ulatowskl. Ship's fund tlO.63. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Electri­ cian's shower faulty—should be at­ tended to. Keys to betaiade for crew's bathrooms. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June * —Chairman, |.. Larkint; Sacratary, J. Brasflald. Few hours disputed over­ time, and delayed sailing. To see patrolman in New York. Reports accepted. Cups to be returned alter at lingapore to be Inspected. Food not up to SIU standards wiU ba returned and ship wiU not sail untU At food is put aboard. Present food not edible. FORT H08KIN8 (CItlat Barvica), May 35 — Chairman, A. Van Dyka; Sacratary, R. Holt. Two membera opposa delegate's report. No dis­ puted overtime. New delegate elected. Hot water heater in gMley to ba re­ paired. Thermostat not to be touched. One man drinking and late in reliev­ ing watch. Book read on duties of •hip's delegate. HURRICANE (Waterman), June Chairman, a. Braxton; SecraAry, H. aAr Carmlchaal. New delegate to inform captain about new agreement—draws to be put out in every port, not every five days. No beefs, everything run­ ning smoothly. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Chips to be returned to pantry. Delegate to see engineer about shower head, in deck dept. MADAKET (Waterman), Juna 8 — Chairman, P. Arthofer; Sacratary, C. West. Cook left ship in Bremerhaven due to illness. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to 4-8 watch for cleanliness. Step ladder from gangway to deck should have hand rails. Lagging in deck dept. shower should be covered. Cut port hole in door leading to officers' quarters. Check top rung on foremost crosstrea. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Saas Shipping), June 9 — Chairman, V. DlOlaaome; Secretary, A. Notturne. Ship's fund 81. Some disputed overtime—to be referred to patrolman on arrival. Re­ port accepted. Suggestion that purser be brought before patrolman regard­ ing draws, slop chest, overtime and hospitalized seaman. Steward to requi­ sition stores in Boston and if refused by captain to be referred to ship's delegate. Steward dept. beef on over­ time to ba referred to patrolman. using. Corn bread to be eooked more often for dinner. Good cooper­ ation among crew this trip. BIENVILLR (Waterman), May 24— Chairman, W. Coutant; Sacratary, A. Johnson. One AB walked • off ship; replacement also walked off. Heported to H. Troxclair. Cook drunk and performing. Failed to turn to for four days. Detailed report read at meeting—to be presented at port of payoff and placed in minutes. Ship's fund 812.5S. SIU tug victory communication. Discussion on use of laundry and bathrooms. ROBIN TUJCFORD (Robin Line), March 31—Chairman, H. Curry; Sac­ ratary, L. Harris. Ship's fund 938.84. Present delegate retained. Pantry and messhall to be left clean. Wash­ ing machine wringer not to be toe tight when wringing bulky clothes. April 23-^Chalrman, J, Kumor; Searatary, L. Harris. Ship's fund *18.43. Some beefs in deck dept. Discussion on Union overtime; deck and engine department painting. Juna 9—Chairman, J. McKarrk; Sec­ retary, L. Harris. Ship's fund *3.4*. Some disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine co­ operation and fine job. BEATRICR (Bull), June 14—Chair­ man, A. Isaac; Secretary, A. Priend. Repairs not completed. To be re­ ferred to patrolman. Very happy ship —no beefs—good chow—no fights— plenty night lunch. Need some beer. Report accepted. Showers and bath­ rooms to be locked in port. Delegate to contact patrolman about keys and locks. Vote of thanks to cooks. SANTORR (Ore Navigation), June 4 —Chairman, C. Kellogg; Sacratary, R. CATHERINE (Drytrans), March 31—* Chairman, P. Wldegren; Sacratary, C. Shirah. Ship's fund *10.81. New delegate elected. NO smoking in gal­ ley. ^eed two salt and pepper shak­ ers On each table in messroom. May 12—Chairman, N. Pattarian; Sacratary, C. Sharah. Beef on menu. Ship's fund *10.81. To write head­ quarters about beef. Discussicni on menu change. Need port hole screens, door keys for foc'sles. DEL MAR (Miss.), Juna 4—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. Two men missed ship. One man rejoined ship: gear inventoried and wlU ba left in New Orleans hall. Two clocks removed from lounge to be replaced. No major beefs. Ship's fund 8339.33. Purchased bulbs for projector and postage for films. No logs and no disputed overtime. Re­ ports accepted. Suggest placing over­ time Blip totals in pay envelope. Pres­ ent system inadequate. Two games scheduled—none played. Collected S60 for athletic fund. Spent 823 for shirts. Balance 838. Suggest regular amount of money be set aside from fund for films, nlovle projector to be checked and repaired. Need bulbs and springs for projector. Need new films. Motion to save only one com­ plete set of records for preceding year over a year old and dispose of other material of no value. Suggest night lunch be put out earlier. Suggestlon to read of safety' d minutes " meetings and facts and findings be recorded in an effort to minlmlzn accidents and stress safer working conditions. DOROTHY (Bull), Juna «—Chair­ man, O. Brannan; Sacratary, T. Oraanay. Everything running smooth­ ly. Communications read ahd posted. Reports accepted. To contact patrol­ man regarding buttermilk. Delegates to post list of names and brand of cigarettes requested. Need new wash­ ing machine or repair old one. Ques­ tion on grade and condition of meat received from the Hilton. Need new mattresses, metal straps and small springs in some rooms. EDITH (Bull), Juna 15—Chairman, A. Adomatll; Secretary, M. McClurc. Need new washing machine. Elected new delegate. Coffee dlscus.slon on whether to use coffee pots or urns. FELTORE (Ore Nav.), Juna 4 — Chairman, J. Waha; Secretary, W. Strickland. One man critically in­ jured at Sparrows Point. One man went to hospital in Panama—did not return to ship. Sailed short deck engineer.' Report accepted. Need bul­ letin board for recreation room. Vote of thanks to fireman for rescuing in­ jured man from water. JOSEFINA (Winchester), June 2— Chairman, A, There; Secretary, J. Marelar. Ship's delegate resigns. Orfe man hospitalized—Injured In Goa. Few hours disputed overtime. One man reported to patrolman. -Few beefs in engine dept.; .settled. New delegate elected. Any partiality shown by steward to officers in re­ gard to food will be reported to headquarters by special letter and he will be brought up on charges at payoff. All £o9d and . stores , put ^abpjai?d Dabardelaban. New delegate elected. Discussion about members drinking and fighting aboard ship. Poem sent to LOG. Ship's fund S4.60. Soma disputed overtime—to be referred to patrolman. Delegate to see patrol­ man about mattresses ordered eight months ago. No effort made on com­ pany part to replace same. All mat­ tresses to be checked upon arrival in port. Need new washing machine or old one repaired. Vote of thanks to organizing and negotiating commit­ tees for job well done regarding tug­ boats and American Coal ships. SEAMAR (Calmer), Juna 9—Chair­ man, A. Chrlstansen; Sacratary, J. Bowman. Report accepted. New delegate elected, . Members to ba properly dressed in messhall at all times. < Beefs against steward dept. to be brought ujr thru proper chan­ nels. Beef on serving cold meat and soup. Delegate to ba sura to type and mall in minutes. 8EATRAIN L0U8IANA (Sastrain), June 15—Chairman, 8. Oarcla; Sacra­ tary, V. Whitney. New delegate elected Ship's fund *36.79. Report accepted. Notified Union about be­ havior of 3rd mate. Discussion on light switch: two cold suppers per week; better grade of ice cream; domlnos for crew to be bought from ship's fund. 8HINNEC0CK BAY (Tankship Managemant), Juna I—Chairman, R. Knolei; Sacratary, B. Falk. AU books and pernUts to be presented to board­ ing patrolman. Ship to be sougeed. especially passageways and foc-sles. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June •—Chairman, O'Hannatey; Secretary, R. O'Dowd. Used *4 of fund for workaway to purchase cigarettes. Messman left ship gfter a limit draw and failed to return. Was hired off beach by captain: worked one day and failed to sail with ship to States. Ship's fund 88c. Approximately 75 hours overtime. Repair list submit­ ted. Resolution and motion to be re: penalty of one hour overtime for any member required to dump garbage back after or check steering engine (when there is no passage from eng. room), etc., when company falls to provide a catwalk on aU deck cargos. New treasurer elected. Garbage not to be dumped aft midship house in port. Consult captain about wash-" ing down day after sailing. Clear deck of wire and lines. Second safe­ ty meeting held. In six weeks only one minor accident with no loss of time. Oificers and crew show serious attitude toward safety program. VALCHEM (Vsltentlnc Tankers), May 25—Chairman, S. Kersey: Sec­ retary, W. Nesta. Ship's fund *29.50. Spent 50c to send Important Uociiments to seaman by registered mail. Sailed one dayman short. Some dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. Repair lists to be submitted. - New delegate elected. New treasurer elected. Keep messhall and pantry clean when eating between meals. Discussion concerning trouble caused by an OS and dayman. Delegate to caU Phila. SIU hall and send patrolv pan ^to eSfiip , t,o< s^ttlo flyuaUpp. , , '• , �') j«i7 II. im SEAFARERS Out Of The Past 1 Face Elcrea IPG House Gets Bill To Give Sea Hiring Recognition WASHINGTON—A bill to uphold the legal status of the hiring hall in both the maritime and construction industries has been introduced in the House by Rep. Thomas M. Felly (R.-Wash.). It is virtually identical with bill (HR 8422),-hiring halls in all an earlier measure put for­ industries employing skilled and ward by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson to cover maritime hiring hails only (S.2029). Sen. Magnuson 'D.) is also from the state of Washington. The Pelly bill differs only where it would recognize not only the union-operated hiring hall, as in maritime, but also "a hiring hall operated jointly by employee and employer," as is the case in some sections of the building trades. For the purposes of the Pelly unskilled menribers of crafts or trades in building and construc­ tion operations would be covered. Both measures cover licensed and unlicensed personnel in "off­ shore, coastal, intercoastal, or in­ land transportation," as well as longshore operations. They have been referred for action to the labor committees in each chamber. Both have the fuU endorsement of the SIU and other maritime unions. Hail tsf Graduates Of AfCS Sthooling SAN FRANCISCO—Diplomas have been handed out to the first graduating class of the recently-dedicated Marine Cooks and Stewards training center at Santa Rosa, California. A "simple ceremony marked the completion of training for for nomination and election of part of the students who union officials In the first MCS entered the school on March 25, the first day of training in the center. Others who also began the class shipped out prior to gradua­ tion and will receive their diplo­ mas after returning and complet­ ing their formal instruction. Pre­ sentation of the diplomas was made by Ed Turner, International vicepresident, SIU of NA. Present at the ceremony uere union and employee representa­ tives and civic leadei*s from Santa Rosa. Among the ratings receiving certificates were bakers, .butchers, cooks, waiters and room stewards. Agents Conference At the same time the first for­ mal agents' conference of the MCS got under way on July 1. On the agenda for consideration were the Union's participation in the various activities .of the Maritime Trades Department, the welfarepension plans, and clarification of certain shipping rules. The agents also took into con­ sideration the necessary procedure election now coming up. NY Reports Broad MAW Pact Gains - For some short-sighted reason, company people high up in the maritime industry still hanker for the "bad old days" of NEW YORK—Seafarers in this port have been kept fairly busy the 1920's and 1930's. They look back with nostalgia to the during the past two weeks helping times when the seaman was held in semi-servitude and treated the Marine Allied Workers Divi­ with' somewhat less consideration than a beast, of burden. sion organizational drive. At pres­ Paul Macro The blacklist system that these shipping officials have worked ent, some 16 companies in the ma­ Please contact your brother-in- out with the connivance of the National Maritime Union rine field have signed contracts, law, Salvatore Turco at Cambridge comes straight out of this dismal past when the' bucko skip­ but a number more are expected St., Burlington, Mass. per, the crimp hall operator and the shipowner were absolute to follow suit in the near future on lords of their respective domains. Fred O. Fleischmann completion of negotiations pow go­ ing on. In those days, the niian who spoke up in protest against rot­ Would you please get in touch In addition to these, reports with your parents at 25-44 41 St., ten food, vermin, low wages, or overwork was chased off the Claude Simmons, port agent, the Long Island City, N.Y. ship; usually without much ceremony either. Then when MAW has picketing going on with maritime unions on both coasts started showing signs of re­ 'George E. Kinc three other companies. vival, the shipowners came up with the infamous Copeland Contact the Welfare Sei-vices Shipping Back To Normal Department in SIU headquarters "fink book" proposal which would have made every seaman On the shipping scene, things in reference to important papers carry a record of his "conduct" and "character," in a continu­ are getting back to normal in this ous discharge certificate. being held for you. area. Shipping for the past two Led by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, organized seamen weeks has been good with a fairly Andrew Danlluk gave the fink book the "deep six." But, now the shipowners steady turnover in Jobs on vessels Please send forwarding address have come up with another scheme which is far slicker and for Dunkerque photographs to the more dangerous. The entries will be made behind the sea-, SAN FRANCISCO—Job activity paying off. There were 35 vessels in port during the past period. LOG. man's back in the Marine Index files, and no NMU member on the West Coast was quieter than They included 22 paying off, five Would the person who was ti'y- will ever be able to- tell when the lightning will strike him usual during the past period. This signing on and eight in transit. All port was very slow, shipping only of these ships were in good shape ing to get in touch with Harvey and leave him stranded high and dry on the beach. 41 men. But this is expected to be and running smooth, with no ma­ Hill concerning a bank deposit in No Hearings, No Appeals only temporary and should pick up. jor beefs on any of them. Inglewood, California, please con­ No doubt apologists for the blacklist will proclaim piously The following vessels paid off: tact him at the SIU hall, 450 Har­ that the working seaman has "nothing to fear"—that the ,There were no vessels paying off and only two signing on. They were Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Partner, Al­ rison St., Sari Francisco, Calif. blacklist is really only aimed at the performers and foul-ups. the Iberville (Pan-Atlantic) and coa Planter. Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Harvie Murray But the mechanics of the system show up this claim as a fraud. Choctaw (Waterman). The Steel Di­ Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ Your sister, Mrs. Mary E. Am­ By concentrating all authority as it does in the hands of Ma­ rector (Isthmian), Marymar, Ken- riers); Seatrain New Jersey. Seadahl, would like you to get in rine Index an\i the shipowner; taking the word of the skip­ mar (Calmar), Yaka, Andrew Jack­ train New York (Seati-ain); Calmar touch with her. Her address is 961 per as the final and absolute truth without any provision for son (Waterman) and Ocean Eva (Calmar);" Frances, Beatrice, Eliza­ West MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, appeal or any kind of hearing before an impartial group, on (Ocean Carriers) were in-transit beth, Dorothy, Arlyn, Kathryn California. • Bull); Ideal X, Almena, Maxton the charges, and finally, by not including any "statute of lim­ (Pan-Atlantic); John B. Waterman Jerry and family itations" on the shipboard offense, the blacklist system clear­ (Waterman), Robin Doncaster. Rob­ Troy Thomas received your ly is designed as a club to keep seamen "in line." .The ship­ in Kettering (Seas); Steel Admiral cards and would like to hear from owner is judge, jury and prosecutor all rolled in "one. The (Isthmian) and the Council Grove you. Please send him your correct (Cities Service). addi-ess.,He is located at PO Box plain fact of the matter is that any seaman in the NMU who is fired off a ship for any reason is now subject to being The Atlantic Producer (Pan 17, Waresboro, Ga. TAMPA—Although shipping was Oceanic Nav.); Steel Scientist, blacklisted out of the industry. Jack Devine We can just imagine how some skippers, who are irritated poor during the past period in this Steel Admiral (Isthmian); Jeffer­ Your step-sister, Mrs. Florence by a crew delegate's insistence on contract enforcement, will area, it is expected to pick up' son City Victory (Victory Car­ Jannatte, would like to get in in the coming weeks. There were riers) and the Robin Locksley touch with you. Please contact her, react from now on. "I'll fix this SOB. I'll fire him and put it no vessels paying ofT or signing (Seas) signed on. at Route 25 (box 48), Middle Is­ down in the logbook as a 'serious breach of discipline'." Then on. The Vai Chem (Heron), Alcoa land, Suffolk County, Long Island, that cre^member has had it. There were six vessels'calling Runner (Alcoa), Mankato Victory N. Y. As for the NMU leadership, its subservient role in establish­ at the port to be serviced. They (Victory C a r r i e r si, Seatrain ing the blacklist is something for which it will have to an­ were the Madaket, LaSalle, An- Georgia (Seatrain), Pennmar and Raymond Queen It is very important that you swer to its own membership. From where we sit though, it tinous. Morning Light (Waterman); Calmar (Calmar) and Isthmian's contact -your mother, Mrs. P. strikfeis us as a iM-etty shabby spectacle and a mockery of trade Steel Rover (Isthmian) and the Steel Seafarer and Steel King called into port to be sex-viced. Del Rio (Mississippi). > Queen, at Cove Gap, West Virginia. union princifde. Temporary Lull Hits San Fran. Tampa Eyes Job Pick-Up �f •' ^ Puce Twelv* SEAFARERS LOG Santore Baker Knows His Dough Nobody would be very surprised if the ship's reporter on the Santore got a big kick out of writing about the birthday party held recently for shipmate Edward J. DeBardelaben. DeBardelaben, of course, is the reporter in question. He was agreeably "surprised" with a 22-pound cake for an im-+ birthday celebration plump crew. of pie and cake you can name to by "one of the best in the field "For breakfast," says DeBar­ give us something different every of baking, none other than Stanley 'Sea Guir Wojton." (He's probably a weight-lifter, too!) Obviously a go'od public relations man, DeBardelaben knows where his bread is buttered and spreads it around accordingly. As a re• porter, though, he also should have found out about his own surprise party in advance, but we'll pardon the oversight this time. Turning again to the baker, who is the real hero-of this piece, De­ Bardelaben says "everyone is very satisfied with his work." If the breakfast pastry menu he cited is any indieation, Wojton must make the Santore gang a real happy. delaben, "we get hot raisin bread, Danish goodies of all kinds, cinna­ mon buns dipped in honey and fresh bread that stays fresh and soft for days." Wojton is no slack­ er either in making "every kind meal." Anytime the crew asks for something they get It the next meal. "The entire gang offers its best wishes to him for the future. No matter what ship he's on he'll always be tops with us." Artisan Lauds Doctor's Aid LOG-A-RHYTHM: Queen Of The River By Roy Fleischer Oh! She was a proud ship. An wise and compassionate ship As she stately traveled Up the river, Lifting her skirt in front And letting it trail behind. All lace and foam. Spread like a peacock's tail Across the blue water. Now and then she dipped slightly. Majestically, Bowing to the waves That clamored around her For recognition. Like a mob around any queen. Even slapping her sides in frenzied enthusiasm. But she did not become ruffled By such goings on. Calm and composed. She held her course, Not once looking back At the disorder behind her. Eyes straight ahead On the future, V/histles blowing, The queen ojf the river boats. Editor, " SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please 5ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) JV- NAME STREET ADDRESS Some of the gang on the Steel Artisan gathers on deck for picturetaking after presentation of gift to Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Jentgen (rear, 4th and 5th from left), who were passengers on the last round-the-world run. Ship's delegate Harry Benner (front, 2nd from left) conveyed the crew's thanks for the couple's medical as­ sistance and other help during the voyage, in the form of an en­ graved chronometer set. Photo by Marvin White. 8IU RAll DIRECTORY VICTORIA. BC SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstcrn 7-il900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Slieehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON "....4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 7-6358 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 323 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Culls.j Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Dougias 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HE.ADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETA RY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck C. Simm^s, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLte. Quebec /^.20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD. Ontario......52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY.... 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. • Phone: Essex 5-2410 'Sea-Spray'By 'Red' Fink SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 211 SW Clay St. CITY ZONE ... PORTLAND CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... .510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 STATE SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 • r« an old tubscrlbar and hava a WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 ehanga of addrett, plaata giva your NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn formar address balow: HYacinth 9-6165 t ' HALIFAX. N.S \ V CITY .........ZONE. §TATE ^•.s •• 128% Hollli St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. Wert PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5391 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. t EMplre 45719. Asks No Let-Up On Performers another ship tod do the same things all over again. How long can we go on? We To the Editor: t the membership must answer In the last LOG (June 7, for this, and we cant take too 1957) I read a piece that should long with it. Guys moan when have been written years ago. a ship goes under foreign "flag The writer- should receive a and cuss the company out, but medal for it. they never stop to think that The headline on the letter business must go on and can go was indeed well put; It was on without them. "Homesteaders Taken To Task," It happens in the factories and the writer was Brother M. ashore and will come In mari­ Gottschalk. This man really did time, too. Go ashore and try to a wonderful job. He hit on the bluff your way. Try going to work gassed up—or have some of you tried it already and that's why you're back? Bad Apple Ruins 100 There are a lot of wonderful guys going to sea, but there's always one foul-up to ruin 100 good men. Wake up, men. Our officials have a hard job to do; it's up to the rest of the mem­ All letters to the editor for bership to weed out the foul-ups publication in the SEAFAR­ and those who can't do a job ERS LOG -must be signed even if it means revising our by the writer. Names will rules and regulations and get­ be withheld upon request. ting guys mad. Don't forget that you have to homesteaders; now let me say live with these men. It's no a bit about the "chiefs." We seem to have plenty of good beefing on a ship or at the chiefs these days, but no In­ payoff and then forgetting it. dians. Everybody wants to sail That's why it goes on and on. bosun or steward or chief elec­ 1 think we should have a school trician or chief wiper. It doesn't for ship's delegates so they can matter what, as long as they are be fully responsible for the chiefs. The funny part about foul-ups and pull no punches. It is that many of the same Something must be done, and ones who want to sail chief are you and you alone must do It, for you are the membership the worst ones at their trade. and you are the Union. Can't Do Jobs Dave Barry Some of these guys who won't sail in anything but a top rat­ ing have the nerve to tell other guys to do things they can't do themselves. Then if the next guy doesn't do it, the so-called To the Editor: bosun or steward raises hell. 1 am one of the oldtimers on Yet if one of these chiefs has this American Coal beef and to sail at a lower rating they want to say that the hall on are always the first ones to say Colley Street in Norfolk is the that the guy they have to take finest set-up I've ever seen. Each orders from is a dumb bunny, and every person connected and 1 don't mean bunny. In the with the operation of the hall last few years 1 have personally deserves a lot of credit. run into quite a few of these Everything to make the oldguys. tinrers comfortable is and has What really burns me up is been done. There are cigarettes, that while they're In.the Union tobacco, ice cream, milk, cold hall, they«always let you know drinks and the best of sand­ what great guys they are and wiches, plus restaurants to go hoA' they really tell those mates to at all times, if you like. The off. But once on a ship all they sleeping quarters are all In fine say to the mate is yes, yes, yes shape. and, as >Iong as the mate gives One meets no strangers at them overtime, the yesses really that hall, just a gang of old men fly and to hell with their ship­ who were called on to do mates. It seems that the day of a job. I'll truly say they re­ the shipmate is gone. These are sponded ready for the call. the days of hurray for me and Maybe after we win this deal to hell with you. the welfare plan will revise the Should Prove Ability disability-pension plan so that 1 am in favor of having every we who sailed 40 or more years man who has a rating and those ago and have made the sea our who are getting one to prove life's work can qualify. they are capable of doing their Many of us will never get the jobs and don't get them Just 12 years of. seatime now re­ because they have the seatime. quired, as we are all over 60 It's time every man realized he years old. And we would like is only hurting himself when he to retire and take it easy for goes aboard a ship and can't the time left to us. We are tol­ do the job. Our agreements say erated on the ships, though we we are responsible for putting know we are not wanted either capable men on a ship, but I by officers or crew, sometimes Wonder if we do. This coal beef may be the 1 just came off a ship which best thing that could have hap­ had two daymw who weren't pened for us old young men. even good ordinary seamen. Robert W. Scales Yet one sailed bosun and the other carpenter. The carpenter couldn't go into a hold or a tank, and I don't even know what to say about the ojher one. He couldn't go anywhere but To the Editor: to the sack and the table. This We'd like to thank all the may sound funny, but it isn't as brothers in Tampa, especially funny as it sounds. Anthony Blanchard for his dona­ We have men at the head of tion of blood for my father, this Union who are fighting to F. H. Delgado. He still is very make It stronger and organize sick In a local hospital with very new companies, ^et some guys little hopes for recovering. keep fouling up and making It gives you a warm feeling trouble. There are some gas- to know you have friends at a hounds who pay $50 fines on time like this. one 3hlp, get off, go right on Mrs. John Croft letters To The Editor Wants Pension Rules Eased Up Hails Tampa Blood Donors Canadian District ADDRESS July 19, 1957 "Give the liiouse a drink.. �'-pa Jidy 19, 1957 •AMUBL P. MILLBR (aetfon Ship­ ping), Jun* 15—Chairman, H. Higglnbolham; Sacratary, J. Smith. Over­ time almost finished. Purchased books and magazines from fund. Ship's fund tl. Some disputed over­ time. One man hospitalized in Hono­ lulu. Bosun stood watch—no day man available. AH doors to be closed while in port except gangway door. People to be kept out. Washing maeliine to be fixed. Loud talking in passageways to be stopped. No spare fans aboard. Steward dept. given vote of thanks for good food and service. I SEAFAkERS gether on safety precautions. Need extra LOGS. Ship's fund $14.59. Han missed ship twice. Report accepted. Suggestion to stop chipping aroupd messhall during lunch. Notified head­ quarters about poor sanitary condi­ tions. Keep recreation room, pantry and messhall clean. ARMONK (NJ Industries), April 2t —Chairman, C. Cantwall; $acratary, D. O'Connor. .No expectorating on deck. Captain will give US -money. Doors to be closed in cold weather during meals. New delegate elected. Linen to be distributed on Friday in­ ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), June stead of Sunday. Steward refusCs to 22—Chairman, J. Higgins) Secretary, put out canned fruit, to be reported D. Beard. Menus very unsatisfactory. captain. Two nien missed ship in Boston. No toJune C. Cantwail; cooperation to improve menus as re­ $ecretary,9—Chairman, D. O'Connor. If payoff not quested. Ship's fund $2.68. Report made on arrival there will a draw. accepted. Steward giving dent, lot Cigarette butts not to be be thrown In of abuse when they claim overtime. passageways. Some disputed OT. Re­ quest pay statements for speedy payolT. MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), June 22— Xhalrman, ^J. Flinn; $acratary, M. Eschenke. Ail beefs squared away. Crew to glvev24-hours notice before lGa^ing ship. Ship's fund $47.40. Some disputed overtime. Reports ac­ cepted: To purchase c.ribbage boards end playing cards from ship's fund. Cots to bo placed Inside when not in use. Recreation room to be kept ciean. New delegate elected. Steward re­ fuses to serve canned fruit, tomato juice or fresh tomatoes. More variety of meats and vegetables needed. Night lunch monotoiious. Suppers not up to standard. Steward tight on desserts and sweets, aiso giving black gang a hard time on coffee. New cots to be removed from deck after using. ' OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Trans.), June 14—Chairman, J. O'Rourke; $ecratary, V. Chavez. Beef about chief mate working on deck. Soma dis­ puted overtime. New delegate elect­ ed. Repair leaking faucet In galley. Portholes in engine dept. need re­ pairing and cleaning. Need porthole screens. Engineer to check heating system, rooms below do not get any heat. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine job. Fine cooperation of delegates. ALICE BROWN (Bioomfleld), May 5 —Chairman, J. Rawiint; Secretary, T. Schuitz. Money draws to be in Amer­ ican money. Alcoholic beverages not allowed aboard. Cleanliness in mess­ SEATRAIN GEORCIA (Seatralh), hall at night to be kept by everyone. June 22—Chairman, E. Vatis; Secre­ Men on watch designated certain tary, F. Clanagan. Safety minutes- table and to be served first. Improve submitted. Vacation blanks and wel­ night lunches, include eggs, sardines, fare cards available to all. Ship's and cooked meat. fund $32.40. Report accepted. Books and magazines purchased. Cantalopes June 1—Chairman, A. E. Cunning­ and desserts to be kept in refrigera­ ham! Secretary, R. Wardlaw. Repair tor untli served. Need more flyp.ipcr list turned In and started. Delayed In messroom. starting time disputed some not en­ titled. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), June 22—Chairman, J. Oribbie; , KERN. HILLS (Fairland) May $— Secretary, P. Brody. Some disputed Chairman, F. Throp; Sec. T. Ballard. overtime. Reports accepted. Dlscu.s- No mall 45 da.vs, sent wire to head­ slon on deck lights and fruits In sea­ quarters. No cots in Elat, to get son. them in Haifa. To see capt. about traveler's checks for next draw. Speak SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sealrain), to capt. about chief engineer sending June 19—Chairman, P. Patrick; Sec­ sick man on watch. retary, J. Ayala. Ship's fund $44.22. Reports . accepted. New delegate KATHRYN (Bull) June 9—Chairman, elected. Deck dept. rooms to be W. Ortiz; Secretary, A. Gonzalez. painted and aft on fantall. Repair $6 in ship's fund. Contacted patrol­ awning. Sanitary line clappers to be man about exhaust fan to be turned free. on in hot climate. Mirror in bosun's room to be put in. Exhaust fan for STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), June toilets needed too. _ 10—Chairman, J. Rose, Jr., Secretary, L. White. Repairs completed. Ob­ M V DEL VIENTO (Mississippi) May tained new washing machine. Ship's 24—Chairman, P. Plaseik; Sec. B. F. fund $15. New delegate elected. Need D'Ferrafiet. Discussed the repair list. more cigarettes. Delegate requested Discussed the loggings aboard ship. proper handling of washing machine. One man was told to leave for no reason and this matter to be taken STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), June up with patrolman. Some disputed 15—Chairman, L. Eiiand; Secretary, overtime and this also will be turned A. Tacey. Two men left ship in Bom­ over to the patrolman. Have all bay. One man failed to rejoin ship mattresses inspected on board and <— headquarters notified. No launch have the bad ones renewed. This service—one man missed ship. matter to be taken up with the pa­ trolman for final results. The con­ TRANSATLANTIC (Tak), June 2— dition of the washing machine was Chairman, P. Conley; Secretary, L. discussed and it was agreed that we Pepper. Discussion on Sec. 28. Art. should consult the patrolman about it. II. Letter to be written headquarters The roaches are in every foc'sle and it regarding lack of cooperation by mas­ was time that something was done ter re: Union agreement on money about it,- The steward agreed to can­ draws in US currency and traveler's vas each foc'sle and make a Ust of checks. the mattre.sses that needed to be re­ newed and to requisition same. Re­ VALLEY FORGE (Penn. Nav.), May pair list was discussed and Hems 24—Chairman, D. Martin; Secretary, added to It. W. Harris. New delegate elected. —— (Ji Ship to be brought up to SIU stand­ DEL MAR (Miss.), June 14—Chplrards at end of trip. Draw wliKbe In man, R. $tough; Secretary, C. Dowllocal currency because of Yugoslav ing. .Ship's fund $128. All disputed laws. Sanitary men to clean laundry OT settled. New delegate elected. and recreation room. Repair list to Reports accepted. Movie projector to be made up and sent from Yugoslavia be repaired. Ail repairs completed. s& headquarters can handle matter with company office. This is first GEORGE A. LAWSON (Penn Corp.). trip under SIU contract. June 14—Chairman, J. Schmidt; Sec­ retary. W. Dunham. One man short; YAKA (Waterman), May 24—Chair­ captain promises man at next port man, J. Denals; Secretary, S. Joseph. o'call. New delegate elected. Ship's Benches to be made for crew back iund $14.00. Coffee urn to be used at aft. Screen doors put up back aft. breakfast and coffee time: percolators Money draws put out in greenbacks at dinner and supper time. Beef on and yen. Good safety record—no in­ hot rakes not being ready on time. juries—crew and skipper working to- Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Burly LOG Faff* Thlrtcca Vatalie? She's A Plain Stick-In-The-Mud Now Saturday night was hardly the loneliest night of the week for the Natalie last June 29th Mn Yokohama. There was no lack of company for the ship. Three Army fireboats, six Japanese Are companies and about 9 PM Sunday. "There was a couple of Navy tugs came considerable damage," Michalik said, "and it looks like we'll be in the shipyard out here for a couple of months. Right now with half of Tokyo Bay in the three holds we're down by the head and stuck in about five feet of mud." There apparently were no injuries, con­ Chief cook Burke grabs a trary to earlier smoke on deck after a hot reports. doy in the galley during the After first ef­ Alma's run to Europe. forts to put the fire out with C02 foam were un­ successful, the Michalik ship was ordered away from the dock by the port director. It was feared "the fuel tank might, explode and endanger the lives of passengers aboard the APL round-the-world liner Presi­ dent Polk which was tied up ahead. Tug Shifted Ship Army tugs shifted the Natalie to the outer harbor at 2 AM Sunday after the blaze had spread, and the navy sent a salvage tug which pumped out most of the water, "but the ship is still stuck and listing. "For. a while^ we thought she was going to sink when the water started pouring into the lower passageways and seeping into the Even with a stanchion in the way, it's easy to see that Alma had a engine room. But, quick work by good trip. Among those on the poop deck ore Vega, PWT; Ziror the navy salvage ship in hooking up gone, deck engineer; Parker, oiler; Brock, DM; Benitz, OS, and about seven pumps quickly got Totro, wiper. The photos by George Zoiensky were sent in by things under control. Brock, ship's reporter. "On Sunday most of the crew was crying about the cargo of beer and whiskey that was destroyed in number two hold. As they'are not members of Alcoholic Anonymous or the WCTU, j'ou can see how deeply affected they were by the loss," Mich.ilik added. It may sound like a sausage or a pastry, but BrunsbuttelThe ship had arrived from San koog is really the newest port on Waterman's run to northern Francisco the same day, so most of Europe. the crew was ashore that night. The name of this town of-*'^ 10,000 persons located at the word that his mother back in the southern end of the Kiel Canal States had passed away, but his proved to be a real tongue-twister shipmates quickly stepped in to for the SIU gang on the City of ease the blow. Brock said, ship's Alma, hut neither this nor the delegate Paul L. Whitlow immedi­ generally chilly and damp weather ately took up a collection among in Europe at the time spoiled the the crew to send flowers and ex­ crew's good time. Bremei'haven, press the crew's condolences on Bremen, Rotterdam and Antwerp the loss. Hutto later addressed a ship's were the other ports of call along the way, so it's easy to figure why. meeting "to thank, everyone for their sympathy, understanding "Two Mishaps Only two events marred the trip, and help. Thus the meeting ended according to reporter K. A. Brock. with one minute of silence in First was the serious accident of memory of all our seafaring broth­ a German longshoreman who fell ers and loved ones." from the lower 'tween deck to the Now the Alma is in the Gulf bottom of the hold. Since he suf­ "and where we go from here is fered severe injuries, this man's anyone's guess." Maybe it'll be outlook was not too good at the back to Brunsbuttelkoog, fellas. It Little knowing they'd soon time the ship left. A short hatch would be a shame to have finally face the real thing, Tex Ringo board was believed to be the cause mastered the name just for one it pictured at the wheel of the of the mishap. measly visit. Once you've got the Once underway, jsix days out of pronunciation down pat you might Natalie on her previous trip. Rotterdam, wiper R. Hutto got even get to liking the place. Photo sent In by Pot Conley. alongside and on the dock to help whip a fire that broke out in num­ ber one hold. Most of the crewmembers who were ashore *lso came bapk during the night to help combat the stubborn blaze once word of it got around, ship's re­ porter Mike Michalik noted. The lire broke out in a cargo of cotton about 10 PM Saturday and was finally brought under control JVFW GERMAN PORT IS REAL TONGUE-TWISTER By Bernard Seaman 'l?ll �Pare Fonrteen The Gang's All Here Vk''- ii-v - SEAFARERS SEAFARERS IN THE HOSFUALS MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno - USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. George LltchBeld Elmer Baker William Mcllveen Edward Cannon William Mellon Estaban Cqnquet Thomas Rowe Victor B. Cooper Richard Savior Claudius Fisher Claude. Walker Gorman T. Glaze Albert Yumul Hetman Kemp The butcher, barber, bellboy and BR join messman Caspar Noto ^ (righrt as they mug for a photo on the Del Mar. Pictured I to rj ore Tony Russo, barber; Frank Seefeldt, BR; Vic Ronio butcher; Bernie Guarino, bellboy, and Noto, who submitted the photo. Reporter C. M. Dowling sent it in. Everybody but Gua­ rino gave the cameraman the glad-eye, but he seems to have something more interesting to occupy his attention. Ray Queen fright) gives one of those 'l-didn't-do-anything - whaddya - taking - mypicture-for?" looks to the shipboard photographer aboard the John B. Water­ man while others In the gang take a breather on deck. Photo by Anthony C. Aronica. Below, the galley gang on the Dorothy steps up for a shot at the camera. Who's who is anybody's guess, since no one let us know who took the pic­ ture or who's in it. USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. August F. Eklund George T. Lampo* Alvole Green USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Albert A. Richards Leland Ashley Harold J. Romero WUliard T. CahlU Frank B. Rowell Edward CaudlU Charles M. Sllcox M. N. Gendron W. R. Walker E. Manuel James C. Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Joseph J. Bass Robert G. Sawyer Will Beasley Maximo Tangalln Francis J. Boner Charles T. Taylor Frank Peskurlc USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Barbone Harry R. Lewis Timothy McCarthy John W. Blgwood Robert McLamore Charles R. Bourg John A. Moloney Henry Chemel Simon Morris James Crawford Michael Muzio* Serlo M. DeSosa Wlnford Powell William Drlscoll Randolph RatcllS Everett Fairbanks Toxle Samlord Leon Gordon Toefil Smlglelski WlUlam Hackett Herman Smith Martin Hagerty Wert A. Spencer James Hifdson George F. Johnson Melvln A. Spires Gerald L. Thaxtoa Oscar M. Jones Donnle R.'Tickle Ronald L. Karns Edward 6. Knapp James E. Ward Clifford Wuertz Leo Lang Jacob Zlmmer William Lawless USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. OdeU B. Powell Roy J. Barker Noah C. Carver Stefan Trzelnskl Sung C. Wang Alexander Lelner George Warrington Fred M. Morris USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Jose Blanco W. C. Sanders Jlmnile Littleton Leslie F. Swegan Fred Miller Edward Tresnick BlUle Padget USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Frank J. Bradley R. E. Kelley Charles Cantwell Obert J. Morgan Wayne T. Center Eugene G. Plahn John Flanagan USPHS HOSPITAL " MEMPHIS, TENN. Clauds F. Blanks Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Delbler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnlttke August Paneplnte W. E. Orzechowskl VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Benjamin Martin Eladlo Arls Albert MartlnelU Fortunato Bacomo Vlo Mllazzo John J. Drlscoll - Joaquin Minis Robert E. Gilbert - W. P. O'Dea William Guenther George G. Phlfer Bart E. Guranlck Graham Pulssegus Howard Hailey Winston Renny Percy Harrelson S. B. Saunders Taib Hassen O. E. Stuimaker Billy R. HUl Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Ernest Smallwood Ira H. Kllgore Henry E. Smith Ludwlg Krlstlansen Stanley F. Sokol Frederick Landry Michael Toth Leonard Leldlg Harry S. Tuttle Patrick McCann VlrgU E. Wllmoth Archibald McGulgan Pon P. Wing Hubert Mclsaao Dexter Worrell USPHS.HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY WUliard Blumen John Klepadlo Simon Bunda Mauro Matonte George F. Crabtree Ahmed Mehssln Esteban Cruz Thomas Moncho Raymond M. Davis Robert Parker David B. Dunn Frafll Pnylor Rufus Freemen Markos Potirladls Burl Hali-e John H. Price Hans Hanssen ' James Rlst LoweU Harris Salvator Rivera Henry Herklnheln Jose Rodriguez Oskar Kaelep Manuel Bodrlgues Alfred Kaju Joseph Wread Shorthanded? t / Some of the boys on the John C. Kendall who ran out of razor blades on the wav into Barcelona, Spain, show off the whiskerworks on arrival. Up front {I to r) are Henry Bacon, OS, and Jim Brazell, wiper. C. Lanier, AB; Steamboat Ellison, OS; Aubry Smith, bosun, ^ and Star Wells, carpenter, bring up the rear. Wells turned in the. evidence. July 19. 195T LOG If a crewmenaber qulta whila a ship is In port, delegates are, asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all Jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. Galveston PHS Offered Thanks To the Editor: During my recent stay and subsequent visits at the Galves­ ton marine hospital I not only received the most excellent care but also such kind treatment that I would like to express my gratitude to the sta^f. Particular thanks should go to Dr. R. B. Stewart, who went out of his way while off duty to pay me.a special visit. He also letters To The Mor .the Hudson Riv.or from there, and the Day Line does not operate on the East River. Brother Fleischer must have soared very high on his winged steed Pegasus. " But Joking aside, the artist takes his liberties; the poet, poetical license, and Brother Fleischer tries. He has the poetical spirit. Wish him lucltt ^ Auge Jorgens (Ed. note: Since the poet's best defense is an offense, Roy Fleischer's poem is on page 12. of tkis issue.) 4 4 4 • Union Welfare Services Lauded To the Editor: It was good to read a letter from a brother member in praise of our SIU Welfare Serv­ All letters to the editor for ices Department in a recent publication in the SEAFAR­ issue of the LOG. Like a great ERS LOG must be signed many members, I have had occa­ by the writer. Names will sion to contact Welfare for be withheld upon request. various reasons and am grateful for the assistance I have re­ went so far as to personally ceived at all times and for the bring me to the ship. To him successful conclusion of all and the staff I wish to express problems.. Our Welfi^e Services Depart­ my heartfelt gratitude. ment is one of the most impor­ James Sanlouzans tant units in our Union organiza­ t 4» 4" tion, and it is important in a Daughter, 18, more personal way as it so often deals with personal problems. Graduates HS We've always had a good welTo the Editor: I am enclosing a picture of ' fare set-up in the past, but my daughter, Rosemary ~L. nothing to compare to the pre­ Genco, who Just graduated from sent one. Our officials are to high school in. Newton Falls, be commended for welding to­ Ohio. Rosemary is 18 and was gether such a competent and in the upper third of her class efficient department as we now in grades. We are very proud have,? and for the tremendous work that they are doing for of her. the membership. She and my wife both read Some of the problems those fellows have to deal with are pretty complicated, but they are ironed out smoothly and effi­ ciently. A member is always made to feel welcome with a big hand and a smile regardless of how busy they may be. I think this later phase, the personal approach of these brothers in charge, of Welfare which creates such a pleasant atmosphere, is largely responsible for the suc­ cess of that department. I was in the hospital on occa? sion and noticed that this same personal touch and friendly at­ mosphere was created each time the hospital was visited by one GraduaHon Day was proud of these brothers from' Welfare". moment for pretty Rose^ , -It was much appreciated by our brother members who are pa­ mary Oeneo, shown outside tients in these hospitals. I'd like new home In Newton Falls, to see more letters written toOhio. the LOG by those who have the LOG when it arrives and been aided by Welfare Services. they are weil acquainted with The trouble is that, as mem­ the welfare benefits and all the bers of the SIU always used to other advantages we have in the the best in everything, we grow SIU. I began sailing with" the a bit complacent and are apt to Union in 1944, but retired after take too many things for World War II. I have been sail­ granted. But I do think that ing continuously since 1949. when a person or group is doing The house in the picture, in­ a particularly terrific job a word cidentally, in our new three- of praise or commendation is in bedroom home. We moved into order. It gives those concerned it last March. a boost and I also think it's good Vincent Genco for the morale of everyone. » t 4. Art Lomas Wants Curb On Poet's 'License' .To the Editor: Am looking forward to your next issue, containing the prom­ ised poem of Brother Roy Fleis­ cher entitled "Queen of the River," which ho composed while sitting on the Brooklyn Bridge watching a Hudson River Day liner churning past. Would like to be on a ship with Brother Fleischer. What a lookout! What eyesight!!! The Brooklyn Bridge has been undergoing repairs for many years and Is consequently closed to pedestrianSi You can't see 4 4 4 'Red' GIbbs Has A Social Note To the Editor: I would like to take this means to let my friends know of the engagement of my'neph­ ew, Russell Ardell Gibbs, to Delma Shylaske. They both liye in Baltimore. Russell Joined the navy re­ serve air force about one year ago, BO that kind of keeps the seagoing angle in the family. The wedding will be about July 20th. Carl E. Gibbs mm �9 -H ~.,'V-;r'.,: . ',„ •-• ", ••' :, • • "'• ' "•-:^ V • • = •-•KV.JVJnP.ltK inlv to 10K9 1' '•' •• Pare Fifteen I. nil . f " The deaths o? the folloioing Seajarera have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the ^lU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: Clarence A. Dowdy, 44: On June 10, 1957, Brother Dowdy died in Baltimore, M d*. Death was due to a shipboard acci­ dent. Ho joined the Union in Nor­ folk on Septem­ ber 6. 1955, and was sailing in the steward departm ejn t. Brother Dowdy is surmother,< Mrs.' Eva •vived Dowdy. Burial took place in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. ^ Wiley D. Slarle, 56: Brother Slagle died of a heart condition on August 24, 1950, in NeelyvlUe, Mo. He joined the Union October 0, 1953, and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Place of burial is not known. •if f i' f .<• I He joined the Union in New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Dovas is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Dovas of Balti­ more, Md. Place of burial is un­ known. Scholarship $$ Prove Big Help IContinued from page 5) New York State University system, in February, 1950, paying his way on the GI bill allowance and sum­ mertime sailing income. While at the school he decided to apply for an SIU sehoolarshlp and made the grade. Now that he has the $1,500 a year coming to him Brom the SIU, Logan Is considering transferring to Albany State Teachers College which offers preparation for a sec­ ondary school license. "I couldn't make the grade financially without the SIU scholarship," he said, "unless I lived at honle while going to school. Now that there's enough money coming in. I'm free to fol­ low the course of study I prefer at another school." 4" Logan is- currently sailing as Brother Frank J. Dovas, povas died of a heart ailment In chief electrician aboard the SeaSan Francisco, on June 17, 1957. train Texas. I EVERY I SUNDAY IDIRECT VOICE IBROADCAST •' •-.'I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast ot South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North-Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-Worfd Wireless Broadcasts Continue ... Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America Y WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America , WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America — Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia . Y' . • • WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MAR*miliE TRADES DEPARTMENT Artist's conception of how huge oir-filled robber tubes attached to sunken vessel by divers could be used in marine salvage jobs. The scheme hos been proposed as a means of refloating the Italian liner Andrea Doria whicli went down a year ago after a collision off Nantucket, Co, Plans To Refloat Wrecks A new plan is being developed for salvaging sunken ships. Developed by the United States Rubber Company, the plan calls fhr the use of huge air-inflated rubber envelopes attached to the sides of the ship to give enough 'lift' to the sunken vessel. Although it is. in the experi­ 4 to the rubber containers through mental stage, civilian and since her sinking last July 25. individual air lines running from The actual method employed is Navy salvage experts are giv­ tenders. The number of envelopes, ing the idea some serious consid­ eration. It Is even possible, some claim, that it might provide the means to raise the Italian Line flagship Andrea Doria. The 29,000 ton vessel has been on the ocean floor off the Nantucket Shoals fairly simple. Engineers lower large rubber envelopes, 100 feet by 25 feet, reinforced by steel tire cords to the ocean bottom. Divers attach the envelopes to the ves­ sel's hull by means of fasteners. Compressed air is pumped down Toronto, Coast Operators Sign With Canadian SIU MONTREAL—The SIU Canadian District has won two more contract agreements, .one extending representation to seamen on the tugs of Toronto Towing Company Limited, and the second terminating a 25-day strike against a Gov­ sidy for this operation covering ernment subsidized ferry line. the Gulf Islands. After signing The contract with Toronto Tow­ ing covers seamen on their tugs, scows and other marine construc­ tion equipment in and around the port of Toronto. The agreement includes wage inci-eases from $50 to $141 retroactive to April 15, 1957, and a straight eight-hour day with basic overtime rates of $1.62 per hour. The company also signed up for the District's welfare plan, agreed to provide standby rates for the off-season and granted numerous other benefits. The company's operations ex­ tend from Cornwall to Leaming­ ton, Ontario. It has contracts for hauling scows and freight in To­ ronto's harbor. It also carries pas­ sengers to the various Lakes, is­ lands during the winter months. Seafarers working for the Coast Perries Limited in British Colum­ bia staged a 25-day strike before the company would come to terms regarding a new wage scale and various other benefits. The com­ pany's claim, that "the employees are happy out there" was quickly discredited when the Department of Labor, at the request of the union, held a strike vote of the employees concerned. Not one member voted against the strike. The Minister of Labor stepped In after the company threatened to go out of business. The cabinet met In Victoria and adopted rec­ ommendations for a. further sub­ the subsidy agreement, the com­ pany came to. terms with the Union. Among the benefits receiyed were a 20 to 22 cents an hour in­ crease, 37 to 40 cents an hour overtime Increase, a guaranteed union shop and subsistence when away from home port. Seafarers were also given an annual leave pay of four percent, a welfare plan, and a 40-hour week. ; Canadian National Strike On another front, the union was forced to strike the go'verfiment owned Canadian National Steam­ ship Company when it refused to agree on wage Increases. Hal C. Banks, SIU yice president pointed out: "At the present time, an able bodied seaman, who is required by law to serve a three year ap­ prenticeship to attain • his rating, is paid exactly 88 cents an hour. A common laborer," he argued, "receives $1.76 per hour. "A family man required to work away from home in Canada today just cannot exist on 88 cents an hour. A single man cannot live' under similar conditions for 88 cents per hour." Canadian Na­ tional operates eight ships in the West Indies trade. Ifi the nine years that the com­ pany has been under contract with the SIU, he noted, the District has been forced to call .only one strike. of course, would depend on the amount of weight that had to be displaced. Individual air lines connected to the envelopes make it possible to control the degree of inflation indi­ -it vidually and in turn, by varying the pressure in the envelopes, aid in raising the vessel on an even keel. Deflated Tanks In case of extra heavy vessels, greater buoyancy could be created by filling the holds of the vessels with deflated tanks which would be inflated through air lines. For practical purposes, the plan might make possible the salvage of valuable ore cargoes of numer­ ous ships sunk off the Atlantic and Gulf coast during World War II. There,.are, at least 40 ships, com­ pany engineers point out, between New York and Miami, which lie in 60 feet of water or less. Their steel scrap value alone is estimated at many millions of dollars. Surprise At Home •o Seafarer AugusHn Rodriguez found surprise package Letcia Rodriguez when he arrived In NY home after trip on Al­ coa Pointer. —• v:-'.l �SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • LOG ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • How Much Does Air-Conditioning Cost Oh Ships? ii Tap any Seafarer on the shoulder (especially in the sum­ mer) and ask him what shipboard improvements he would like and the answers are invariably (a) individual rooms and (b) air-conditioned ships. Both of tihese developments are slowly making headwajrtn Lake Charles Cleaning Up After Audrey LAKE CHARLES—This city is slowly digging itself out of the trash and mud left all over the streets and buildings by H^ricane Audrey, said Leroy Clarke, port agent. "It will be a long hard job," he said, "but still, we were much better off than most of oim neigh­ boring communities, one of which Cameron, Louisiana, was com­ pletely wiped out." Shipping Normal Shipping too is Just getting back to normal. There were 12 vessels calling into port during the past period. They were the Council Grove, CS Miami, Chiwawa, Gov­ ernment Camp, Cantigny, Winter Hill, CS Norfolk, Bradford Island (Cities^ Service); Ideal X, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); Valchem (Heron) and the tug William S. Smith & Sons, out of New Orleans. All were reported in good shape with the exception of a couple of clarifications for the crews which were quickly straightened out. shipping, particularly in new supertankers now under construc­ tion. Before a few years are out they could become commonplace. Up until now, it has been gen­ erally assumed that air-condition­ ing is a very costly item. But a re­ cent article, in "Marine Engineer­ ing Log" of June, 1957, claims that the cost is much more nominal than would be expected. While open to question because it is written by an executive of an air-conditioning firm, it raises some interesting points on the subject. 30-Cents Per Man Daily? The article's author, who is a rep­ resentative of the Carrier Corpora­ tion, claims that air-conditioning for crews' quarters comes to be­ tween IS and 30 cents per man per day over the long haul. For passenger accommodations the fig­ ure is a little higher, $1 per day, based on the time spent aboard. These figures, of course, apply to air-conditioning on new con­ struction. Installing air-condition­ ing on already-existing merchant vessels would undoubtedly be far more costly and probably involve considerable overhauling of the ship's interior. "Considering the costs," the author claims, "which may vary for different types of ships, air-con­ ditioning will quickly pay for Itself and will -continue to return divi- YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN r .»• Hospital Aid j For Family j 1 The comprehensive family hospital-surgical benefits program has sev* eral features not nor­ mally found in plans of this type. It gives cover­ age to dependent parents and disabled Seafarers as well as to wives and chil­ dren of Seafarers. It also offers extended payments for as long as the patient is hospitalized and provides a sliding • scale of surgical benefits, payments for doctors* visits to the hospital and hospital extras. i In r ' Ik'- Im . / SEAFARERS INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT Requirements, like for most SIU benefits, are one day's seatime for the Seafarer in the previous 90 plus 90 days in the last calendar year. President Coolidge Is one of four air-conditioned freightships operated by American President Lines on its round the world run. The four ships are converted Mariners manned by members of SIU Paci­ fic District. dends in the form of Increased revenue, improved crew efficiency and maintenance of cargo quality." Ventilators Already^ In Elsewhere, he adds, "Contrary to common belief, the cost of com­ plete air-conditioning, compared with the cost of ventilation, is not too great. It must be considered that fans, duct heaters, duct work, grilles, radiators and other acces­ sories must be provided as a mini­ mum for any vessel. The cost of the refrigeration plant and condi­ tioning apparatus plus controls, therefore. Is the major additional cost." On the passenger ship side, the author estimates the additional cost of,, air-conditioning as $1,000 per ton for the "cooling" capacity, based on a M-ton capacity per stateroom. On a 500-stateroom ship, the cost comes to $750 which over the life of the ship, he says, comes to $85 per year per room. Increase Efficiency For crewmembers, the lower cost figure of 15 to 30 cents per day is based in part on the assumption that air-conditioning will reduce crew turnover and increase crew efficiency and work output. The author cites studies made in shoreside plants which figure a gain in efficiency of three to five percent as "a reasonable and conservative expectation." A gain of two per­ cent, he adds, is sufficient to pay off the air-conditioning costs. If the higher fignre of 30 cents per man per day is valid, then on a typical cargo ship carrying a crew of 43 to 45 officers and men the absolute cost of the air-condi­ tioning would be in the vicinity of $400 a month without figuring on any gains in working efficiency. In terms of the total monthly wage bill covering overtime, feeding and other benefits of around $30,000, the cost of of the air-condi­ tioning would come ' to a little more than one percent, assuming that the ship is busy all year. "On APL Ships On the cargo ship side, air-con­ ditioning has been installed on four American President Lines converted Mariners on the 'roundthe-world run as well as on a numr ber of new supertankers, many o^ them under foreign flags. Air-con­ ditioning on passenger ships is al­ ready a "must" and no operator would dream of putting a new ship in the .water without that feature unless he is prepared to run in the Alaska trade. With US shipowners preparing for a major ship replacement pro­ gram, it remains to be seen whether the operators will have the foresight to provide for uni­ versal air-conditioning on all their vessels. ' ; • I l-il New passenger ship Matsonia also boasts air-conditioning through­ out aH living and work spaces. Here three SIU Marine Cooks members relax in their foc'sle. Unions Halt Hospital Croup's Rate Boost A bid by the Blue Cross hospital plan for a rate increase in New York was knocked on the head after prompt action by a group of AFL-CIO unions in the state. Over 200 unions wired the New York State Insurance Department demanding a pub­ American Bar Association heard a lic hearing on the company's pitch from an Insurance lobby rep­ application and on its claim of losses. While the company filed claims of losses of $4,600,000 last year, it was disclosed that its ledger as­ sets amounted to over $99 million, an increase of approximately $2 million during 1956. Last year Blue Cross spent $2,400,000 for soliciting subscribers, and almost one-half million for ad­ vertising. The salary of the presi­ dent was listed as $58,796 while the combined salaries of the offi­ cers, directors, etc. amounted to $5,961,566. In short, $9 million of the $112 million collected in pre­ miums for the past year went for operating expenses, or approxi­ mately eight percent, The SIU Welfare Plan, for example, report­ ed expenses of 4.9 percent. So far this year,. Blue Cross has raised its ^ates 17 percent in New Jersey; 11 percent in Durham, NC; 19.8 percerit in Wilmington, Del., and 12 percent in Michigan. Meanwhile delegates to the resentative complaing of federal tax differentials and discriminatory regulation burdens being imposed on insurance companies and not on non-insured pension plans. 'Too Much Tax' Albert Pike, actuary of the Life Insurance Association of Americas, told, the insurance panel that in­ sured plans suffered a "discrimina­ tory tax burden" while non-insured plans did not. Besides that, he claimed, the non-insured plans avoided many of the regulations placed on insurance companies. Other speakers urged the appli­ cation of the rules governing in­ surance companies to non-insured employee pension plans. A propos­ al for a uniform system of diselosure and audit, standardization of terms and an actuarial review of all funds was urged by Adolf Berle, professor of law at Columbia Uni­ versity. Tha nfet worth of these (non-insured) plaujl, he said, would, within the next 30-50 years grow to almost $90 billion. �. jj.-.r .•.--.•-•.I'^.i.-"." - ... i' ——•^-.i ••z-r.i'.;.;'"•ii-, « —.;=•=••• _;— -7^ li .-.vr-fc • -T-, —7'ri~"ri.7i.;ii MI' •••• •.V' ...A 1 • 1 <r,-WBCn.^i. -irn'^Mi .r-iM.&"ir*iiii • r m'—- :; '€^^:': -; ":. >• .-V-• t". 'V.» -r- N'-f;'-':'• "->>'"if ^ - •- • -.ir • •- - . -n-'' -....••iV V' •• r-- >- ' _ •*' ,• • •^1 iA. .. CONSTITUTION y - Seafarers International Union • • A&G District • i AFL-CIO 41 EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED ' • • .. " V • Protectionpj the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. • TJie right to nominate himself for, and to hold,' any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member ivithout 'due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of . his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. " V • • i-r 'All .41 il i X •-.il Th9 SlU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: . I have looked over the constitution and offhand it would appear to be emiently fair and just. I was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of your organization." Senator James E. Murray, Montana: "I am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-examination, and confronta­ tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn in the spirit of democratic trade union­ ism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an extremely democratic one and I am im­ pressed with the emphasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee ..." Senator Paul H. Douglas, III.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and I commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship." rJl xii '• "^V .'Uaf i:A..fV ./vh- fir aj,J >. l;'lUli >. i-U. 'lA fi.r bwnjcrc 1i$ -•tat. .. - ( cUI2 I , l-J ,4 •V CI A . 'M fest'vroa,! /. V ."o-i > A • . tJf'T • r > , j I k (<k l< I . < I I > . .. fl'lVl .T .|t] hit i • IV '4 »t • •• .1 'I . I �SEAFARERS / 8appleiiMBtanr~P«ff« Two y CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union A&G District AFL-CIO (4s Amended, August, 1956) the Union. PREAMBLE n We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote. the value and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the No one shall deprive him of that right. m SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH Every member shall have the right to nominate himself AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon for. and to hold, office in this Union. IV the following principles: No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the in the Union. - / First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ trial of any proceeding In which he may be charged with men to receive their employment through their own failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the fink halls or any .shipping bureaus maintained by the rights of every member in accordance with the principles Government. set forth in the Constitution of the Union. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and V Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient Jgvery member shall have the right to be confronted by leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an Impartial com­ rest. mittee of his brother Union members. Next, is the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ VI ful manner by those in command. No member shall be denied the right to express himself We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen freely on the floor of any Union meeting or In committee. alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. vn Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we A militant membership being necessary to the security are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ ' of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready mand, our employers, our craft and our country. to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote Constitution of the Union. harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ vni ing due care and diligence in the performance of the The powers not delegated to the officials and job duties of our profession, and by giving all po'^ible assistholders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved - ance to our employers in caring for their gear and to the members. property. CONSTITUTION Based upon these principles, it is among our objects; ARTICLE I To use our influence individually and collectively for the NAME AND GENERAL POWERS purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ This Union-shall be known .as the Seafarers Interna­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ United States, so as to render it more equitable and to trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development tive, and shall Include the formation of, and/or Issuance of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments the formation of funds and participation in funds, the of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership affairs. shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of wise specified In this Constitution. This Union shall, at organization and federation, to the end of establishing all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all the Brotherhood of the Sea. work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as Jo assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever seamen now perform. possible in the attainment of their just demands. ARTICLE II To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals AFFILIATION so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are • This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a by a majority vote of the membership. fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded ARTICLE III from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ MEMBERSHIP sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ who are present may act for and in the interest of all, mitted to membership In accordance with such rules as we have adopted this constitution. are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION the membership. OF RIGHTS Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be In order to form a more perfect union, we members American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen arid allied candidate shall be granted membership who Is a mem­ workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the No candidate shall be granted membership until he has Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic taken the following oath of obligation: and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the OBLIGATION following principles: "1 pledge my honor as a man, that 1 will be faithful to In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall this Union, and that 1 will work for its Interest and will ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our look upon every member as.my brother; that I will not duties and obligations as members of the community, work for less than Union wages and that 1 will obey all our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace orders of the Union. I promise that I will never reveal of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the proceedings of the Union to its Injury or to persons the democratic principles to which we seafaring men not entitled to know it. And if I break this promise, 1 dedicate ourselves in this Union. ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ and acquaintance. SO HELP ME 60D!" ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers off the Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations rears In dues, or more than three months in arrears In as­ to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ ligations. We'shall seek to exert our individual and col­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction In dues or more than six months In arrears In assessments based on race, creed or color. or unpaid fines. To govern our conduct as a Unioq and bearing in mind This time shall not run: that most of our members are migij^ory, that their duties (a) While a member is actually participating In a strike carry them all over the world, that their rights must and or lockout. shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as (b) While a member Is an In-patient in a USPHS members of the Union to be Inalienable: Hospital. i • (c> While a member is under an Incapacity due to ac­ No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or tivity In behalf of the Union. privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of (d) While a member Is in the Armed Services qf the .. I ' ' I July 19, 1957 LOG United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry Into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within 90 days after discharge from the Arme^ Forces ^ (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mercriant vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present. In writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the application of Section 3, In accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time'^to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the. principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members In good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated In accordance with such rules as are adopted, from tinre to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter. except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an Initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be Issued upon re.quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ plishes these payments and request. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the'Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement.' If the period of retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person In retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement only by majority vote of the membership. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the day as of which the retirement card is Issued. ARTICLE VII SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section 1. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, In this order, by: ^ (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. 'Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the SecretaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by majority vote of the^embershlp to be held during the month of August In any election year, as set forth more particularly In Article X, Section 1-D. ' Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall bear the • name of the city in which the Union's Port Offices are located. �• "S! July 19, 1957 Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall' be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by ,a majority vote of the membership. _ ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. FORT AGENTS, AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman <B) Delegate.s (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee fd) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Sectipn 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer ' (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the' Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise". (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping sjistems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port v,r otherwise. He shall, be in charge of, and responsible for. all^ Union property, and shall be In charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are Jime restrictions or other considera­ tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York, New Orleans, Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec-* retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majOiTity vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a-majority vote of the member­ ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate. In the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace- „ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of ev^ry elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting,,except that the Secretary-Treasurer may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recomniendatlon may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the'membership. (e> The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port. <f) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of -he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion, and prestige of the Union. <h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. ti) The responsibility of the Secretary-Treasurer may SEAFARERS LOG not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his-duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ tions set forth in this Constitution. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the SecretaryTreasurer shall designate one of the Assistant SecretaryTreasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ capacity. This designation may be changed from time to time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a vacancy in the office of Secreta> y-Treasurer, as set forth in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office of the job of Port Agent or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by temporary appointment except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall remain in effect until a vote is taken. (1) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and public affairs. Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. Upon the death, resignation, or removal-from office of the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be determined as follows: That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes in the last regular election shall be the first in line of succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes in that election. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes. The Port Agents of the said Ports shall also be deemed to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. , (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the latter's duties as the latter may direct. (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote in that body. Section 3. Port Agents (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ diction. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his Port, be responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action toinsure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, -or someone acting under his in­ structions. shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall permit the Port Agent to otherwise act as chairman of any meeting, unless so profSerly designated by a majority vote of the members present at the said Port Meeting. (f) Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman tosuch Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, regardless of the departmental designation under which the Patrolman was elected. 'h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. (i) The foregoing is in addition to those other duties prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are assigned to them by the Port Agent. Section 5. Meeting Chairmen (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including; the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under rules of order provided for. from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership in each Port. (b) The meeting chairman may. cast a vote only in the event of a tie. (c) The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ sion of any reiigious subjecL Section 6. Delegates Supplemenfiry—Pare Thres .(a)-The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. (b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the ' delegates to the convention. Section 7. Committees (a) Auditing Committee < The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in writing, certify or refuse to certify said report. The Auditing Committee for the Port, where Headquarters is located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial report, to which the same rules as to certification and refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ tirety shall then be presented to the membership with action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the membership. (b) Trial Committee The Trial Committee shall coi.duct trials of persons charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations afe prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obligation of the Trial Committee 1^ observe all the re­ quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ quarters and each Fort, shall note discrepancies where they exist. Shall report on their findings, and make rec­ ommendations. Members of this Committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ rate findings. 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary--Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and recommendations. . 3. All Port Agents are respdnsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly FinancialTlommittee. 4. No report shall be considered as complete without an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the selection of such an accountant, who must be certified under state law. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Appeals Committee 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adop^.d by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. <e) Negotiating and Strike Committee 1. The Negotiating ancT Strike Committee shall repre­ sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of this Union are involved. 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee shall submit a report and recommendations to the membership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ ommendations and submit them to thp membership at a regular or a special meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for itself provided permission by a majority vote of the membership has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ ommendations, together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the said report and recommendations to be submitted to the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in the same manner above set forth. 4. In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit-^ tee obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ ner, without the approval of the membership of the Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ ship. 5. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ tion' and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ ing on all members and other persons affilated with •. V i-rl �Supplementary—Pace Four •-.r •1i this Union, ftowever, a majority vote of the membership may repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or pll of a' strike plan. ARTICLE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS. UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana Jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever appiies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. I Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or. other elective job shal' be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. I Section 4. Subjecfto approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, nhe Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent br Patrolman, provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime.'in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American Fiag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasdrer in a specified department, this seatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime. in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American flag rnerchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or Job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomination, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hC'ld such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ^ ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's- re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec* retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's resu5:s Shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by ! '*• SEAFARERS LOG July 19, 1957 — a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at Headquarters Port (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified." the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ ing after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the Bulletin Board in each port. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem-, bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular nieeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event, the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insufe the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the , number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. Np others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ rate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port .Agent shall immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times bo available to any member asking for in­ spection of the same at Headquarters. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman. • (d) No member may vote without displaying his Union Book, in which there shall be placed an appro­ priate notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both prior to being handed a ballot. A ballot shall then be T q handed to the member who shall thereupon lign hfs nam* on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate). to> gether with his hook number, and ballot number. Th# portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed., shall than be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and] the member shall proceed to the voting site. '1^ (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the esiab*. lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem* i her may vote in privacy. <i (f) Upon completion of-voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (fog: each individual Port) holi­ days legally recognized in the city in which the Port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized In a Port in the city in which that Port is located, the bal­ loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except that, or Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 7:30 PM. Section 4. Polls Committees (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, Consisting of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notvvithstanding the pro\" .ns of Article XXIV. Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) mem­ bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obliga­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during thfs time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stuDs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes, and the bal.ot records and files kept by the Port. Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then comPtire the serial nun^ber and the amounts of ballots used with the vei fication list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls' Committee. Each member of the Committe. may make what separate com* ments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him.- A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next recular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreaSbrer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by th'- Secretary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the me.nbership shall determine whal action, if any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as in­ dicated In Article I. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure mat the ballot box Is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether they are in good standing, stamp their book with the word "voted,"-and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of (he ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro­ vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, or envelopes, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or envelopes, with their book nurnb^rs next to their signatures. The Committee shall also place the �^3\;ryr^/j:-»rv July 19, 19ST date apd name of the Port on the ,fal(| envelope or en> Velopea, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that pi! ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of thdse ballots are enclosed In the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to Insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Foils Committee shall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidenci. of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxe" in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the Committee" shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxe? as aforesaid, the Bolls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports culled for by this Section 4, any files that "they may have r^ ceived, and all the stubs collected both for the daj and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all .he aforesaid ma­ terial. shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. (ft Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. fa) On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, m addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject^o the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the Com­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until • the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIll shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each of the three departments .of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in .'December of the election year. No Officer, Port .Agent, ^Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Port 'Agent or Dofroltnan. shall be eligible for-election to this Committee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged SEAFARERS LOG with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts "Of the Port Agents, ail with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Ta.iy.rg Committee shall be permitted access to the eiec» records and flies of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and L.iaii «jntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. ' The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evalyation of written protests by any member " ho claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest "valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. .Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings-so as to, enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shali arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. Ail members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day Ihey return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying "-•vimittee be delayed beyond the January 15th imme­ diately subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Cominittee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to ^e close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, ip the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As s«on as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of >he report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any„ referred to 1.. Section 5(c) of this Aiticle and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. . A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of# the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 5(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5(f) must take place and bd completed within seven (7) days after : Sapplementary—Pice Fhre the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore; going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents in each such Port shall have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in, Section 5(c), insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port 'Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them ,to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required :of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The 'Secretary-Treasurer shall_then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The fobm of the letter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent 'o each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shali be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segnlents of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Ur.ion Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and fi. 'l, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. " 'Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be lat person having the largest number of votes cast for t e particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to he elected for particular office or ji i, the proper number of candidates receiving the succes ively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results fl^emed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article. \ It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to noUfy each individual elected. — \ (b) All reports by Committees and ihe Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall' take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume, h'- office because ho is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2(a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If .he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt witji as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officfer, Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shqjl be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the finaqcial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. I iI f! • ii \ I 4 I i [1 ^• t; .|j Im �M' SuppIementaiT—Pare Six fi ; sv r. < SEAFARERS LOG July 19, 1957 Section 2. Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall bear all pertinent (c> A new trial shall be recommended If the Appeals The QuMfterly Financial Committee shall be elected at evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of ievidence Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Com­ the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ required by courts of law but may receive all relevant mittee should have been disqualified, or (b).that the ac­ ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar testimony. The Trial Committee-may grant adjournments, cused was not adequately informed of the details of the quarter for which the Committee is to make the required at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a charged offense, which resulted in his not having been audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ ^ecide at which of these meetings the election shall .take beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not given a Tair trial. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to support a place. The Committee^ shall consist of six members, with exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards . Departments. No officer. Port .'Vgent, Patrolman or em­ accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall coiiduct that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The the trial except that the accused shall have the right to missed. , (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, bers present at the meeting provided that any member as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may punishment. select any member to assist him in his defense at the Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its eligible to serve may nominate himself. trial, provided, (a), the said member Is available at the decision and dissent, if any, to. the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be held at 10:00 A.M. the next business day following the such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ published and shall have them sent to each Port in time regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. that the charges do not adequately inform him of what He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at place. It shall consist of five members, of which -threa shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of their last known address, or notify them in person. ^ Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he proof shall be upon the accuser, Every finding shall be the Appeals Committee shall stand. knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the * qualifications apply to him.-The members of this Commit­ number of witnesses produced. Port where Headquarters is locate,d, in the manner pro­ Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in will insure a fair hewing to the accused. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, the light of the proceedings. These findings and recomSection 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the '- mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, accused and each accuser, either ifi person or in writing Port where 'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ addressed to their last known address, of the results of mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port in Section 17. addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of in the hearing of an appeaLfrom a Trial Committee deci­ forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ sion, If the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. tional Union of North America, and the rights of. and The findings shall include a statement that the rights of procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. mittee. the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ Decisions reached thereunder shall be'binding on all mem­ .Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, guarded. The findings also must contain the charges bers of the Union. ^ whether of a Port or otherwi<"!', shall be composed of as made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote accused, the accuser, and each witness: shall descril^ each Union to take all steps within their constitutional power of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary to carry out the terms "of any effective decisions. tary-Treasurer. Any member niay attend any meeting of of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend shall be made a part of the regular files. the number of those who may attend. " without properly requesting a •Postponement, the Trial Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, Section 6. Meeting Chairman. Committee may hold its trial without his presence. upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from ARTICLE XVI , the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations OFFENSES AND PENALTIES to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Section 7. Delegates. Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the regular meeting. ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ bership: vention of the Seafarers International Union of North the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause (a) Proof of membership In any organization advocating America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each the overthrow of the Government of the United States Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Agent of each Port, together with lecommendations as to Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall by force; generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority These facts and recommendations shall be announced and Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; vote of the membership of the Union shall: read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless (c) Acting as an informer for, br agent, of the Company (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or changed by a majority vote of the membership during that against the interests of the membership or the Union; (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendanot prohibit any member from nominating himself. The , tions, to" destroy the Union. or results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the <d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial jus­ Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the tice following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to a has not been done with regard to the charges. In this next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. Tn the event the under may include provisions for automatic election of all quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the qualified nominees, in the event the number 6f such accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be tation and subsistence. privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or elected. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any a fine of $30.00, or both: ARTICLE XV (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The TRIALS AND APPEALS erty of the value in excess of $50.00; Secretary-Treasurer .shall cause notice of the results Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, other member for the commission of an offense as set thereof to be sent to each accuse<* and accuser. seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be.in writ­ (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his who is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to lowing manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the cial-or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to the Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the execute the duties or functions of the said office or Job. or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to notice of the decison of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port functions: present these charges at the next regular meeting. The (d) Unauthorized voting, or >inauthorized handling of accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or takes place. ' i Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals election files, .or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ are false; those charges to be read at the said meeting. If) Making or transmitting, with Intent ttf deceive, false If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the tioned proceedings and all available documents used as Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of any written statement or argument submitted by the ac- . thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he tions which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed the responsibility of .the accused to insure that his written ment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ until the morning following the next regular meeting, at statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He such presentation. shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment against him. peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ journments and may request the accused or accusers to dressed to his last known mailing address on file with present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book sideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must Ik) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions those duly authorized to make such orders during time and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Jlead- by the following: suspension from the rights and privileges of membership quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed If there Is sub­ for two 12) years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his stantial evidence to support such a finding and,, in such (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his (bi In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ witnesses. mended. tions required therefor: �July 19, 1957 (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other offlclal Union proceeding, or bringing the Union Into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere In this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs: (b) Wilful failure to .submit book to Union representa­ tives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tive of the Union. Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. , , , , Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials and job holders. ARTICLE XVII PUBLICATIONS This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals; news­ papers, magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XVIII BONDS Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, >as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ quired to be bonded under such terms-and conditions as may be determined, from time to time, byji majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XIX EXPENDITURES Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard to expehditures to be made or expenses to be incurred shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. In the event no contrary policies 4)r instructioiis are in existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ ticle XI of this Constitution. SecUon 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. • Section 3. The provisions of this. Article shall super­ sede. to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles X and XI. ARTICLE XX INCOME Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from.any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. 1 Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. It shall be the duty of the member to demand such re­ ceipt. I Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may ba decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ vided that: 1 (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ jority of the valid ballots cast. / Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION 1 This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by Individuals in a lesser capacity than. membership.^.qr in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a> the applica­ bility or non-applicability, of all or any part of this Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; <c) the right of the Union'to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d).the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priprity or rights over members, or be termed a member. ARTICLE XXII FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section 1- The formulation of shipping rules shall not be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship­ ping rules governing the details of the assignments of jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected SEAFARERS LOG SuppIementuTr-lPace Senilis. A therewith may be issued and take effect only after ap­ to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year 1» proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping which elected officials and other elected Job-holders ar« rules duly issued shall be deemed to b'e Union policy. required to assume office. The first election year shaU be Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may deemed to be 1954. f make special exceptions or rules for any company or Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same a contract or not . . meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes ARTICLE XXIIl the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as QUORUMS amended up through August 1951. Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ Section 9. The term, "member in good standing," shall ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or Port shall be six members. sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port cated, the term, "member;" shall mean a member in good shall be seven members. standing. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents* Conference shall Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean be a majority of those eligible to attend. any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ bership. in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of Section 11.. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting those duly elected or appointed thereto; or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ or action shall be put off until the next business day, at in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ the same hour. tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to ARTICLE XXVII act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, AMENDMENTS and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum This Constitution shall be amended In the following requirements are met. manner: ARTICLE XXIV Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular MEETINGS meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con- ' Section 1- All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided in resolution form. If a majority vote of the a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. stitutlon membership the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ If such meeting night falls on a holiday, th6 meeting shall ment shall beof forwarded to all Ports for further action. take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by following, night. In the event a quorum is not present at a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred 7:00 P.M.", the Port Agent of the pertinent port shall post­ to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ is located. This Committee shall be composed ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote quarters of six members, two from each Department and shall be of the membership rtiall be sufficient io change the date elected in accordance with such rules as are established of any future regular meeting. Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will only at the direction of the Port Agent. No special meet­ act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary." It shall prepare and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at a report on the amendment together with any proposed least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. changes or substitutions or recommendations, and the ARTICLE XXV reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then AGENTS* CONFERENCE Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agents' be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-TreasConference once a year, and may call, with the approval ui'cr. If a majority vote of the membership approves of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents* the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted Conferences during the year. The time and place of each upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote A majority vote of the membership shall determine when of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union such emergency exists. Section 2- The .Agents* Conference may discuss and Tallying Committee shall consist of six (G» members, twO, prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the ..-from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any elected from Hea-iqrarters Port. The amendment shall such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall ship -shall make the provisions thereof binding Union be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of-all Ports and policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided such recommendation made available at the voting site in all Ports. is not inconsistent with the provisions of this ConstituSection 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ ARTICLE XXVI mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying. DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment RELATING THERETO Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the dealt with herein, the term "incapacity,** shall mean any amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shaU immediately illness or condition preventing the affected person from notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence ARTICLE XXVIII from the United States; or suspension from office or TRANSITION CLAUSE membershfp as provided for in this Constitution; or the Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect" to prohibit the execution 6f the functions of more than prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall operations and activities conducted in accordance with this be deemed to exist with regard to tlie regular job or of­ amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the the foregoing purpose and intent. time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and Section 2- Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with other similar procedures-and processes of this Union, in herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not effect Immediately prior to the adoption of this amended caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall include failure to perform the functions of any and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ accordance with the provisions hereof. sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ •Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order the term, "majority vote of the membership,'* shall mean generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an' permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect that purpose of this section, the term ."regularly scheduled unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" hereof. shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time Section 4. All Union policies, customs, an(\ usage, in­ period within which a vote must be taken in accordance cluding those with regard to admission into membership, with; (a) The Constitution in effect Immediately prior to the adoption of this amended (b) Union policy, and Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder (c) Custom and usage of the Union and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in In the indicated priority. accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, others elected as a result of the balloting held by this "majority vote of the membership,'* shall refer to the Union during November and December of 1952, shall be majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the meeting of the Port, regular or specialprovisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said Section 6- Where the title of any office or job, or the offices and Jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall date of the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Article Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of be deemed to be equally applicable tQ whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Officials, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect the Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed first election year. -•A 1.1 ¥ ' • I m �•V • u e •' •5;. .-N • • '-.J .. - ' ' - '' • f. •:f Tr.: r.^ ,.>v' '••-*•, <* • . , -Tr'"--. • "71'" " • of ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: nates ARTICLE Xiy-Other Elections: the chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating-^ and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. name of the union and defines its general powers. A nTi/"i r 11 A f£'l* A' Provides for affiliation of the At» ARI ILLt I l"~"AiriliailOn; lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers Internatfona! Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. - 0 ARTICLE XV—Trials and Appeals: righV'o/"my member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists, in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the membership—Provides for election of nvemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership, set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of naembership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV—Reinstatement: . ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspensfon or dismissal from the Union-r-Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. statement of dismissed members. Cites the ex- ARTICLE V—Dues and Initiation Fee: isting du^s schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—^Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. - ARTICLE XVII-Publlcatlons: right to "authorize the^publication of a newspaper and other literature, ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: ADTI^I C V\/m Provides for bonding of officers AKII^LC AVIII DOnQS: and employes oLthe Union under suth conditions as may be determined by the membership.^ Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement, ARTICLE VII—System of Organization: Slpan^- ARTICLE XlX-Expendlfures: rnents of the Union and provides for administrative authority cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE VIII-Officers:'SS:'?hV°^^^^^^^ ADTii^l c vv Defines the Union's sources of .in- AKI ILLt AA—income: come-Sets forth the duty of mem­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives mefnbership power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro* vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, intere.st and legitimate business operations. ARTICLE IX-Olher Elective Jobs:.^7ch,?rM™.'de'ie: gates and members of certain committees must be elect^ by the membership. ARTICLE'XXI-Degrees of Membership: fT"?' ARTICLE X-Dufies oi Elective Officers: the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—^Provides procedure for filling vacancies in office—^Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reports— Establishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. - ARTICLE XI—V/ages and Terms of Office: ARTICLE XAIII—Quorums: » special meeting of any port ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping, rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. ABTiz-i c vvm shall be six members and the quorum fot a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetlngs: ^ regular meetings at 7 PM on every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ARTICLE Xlll-Electlons: Provides that the quorum for ^ KTSov'deTt ' election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the . candidates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himseU to office. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Provides for election of Polls Committees to conduct elections and of , a district-wide Tallying Committee, including members from'New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results—Sets forth ^a^ner ^^r installation of officers. • ARTICLE-XXV-Agenl's Conference: ence of Port Agents to be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnltlons: frequently in the language of the Constitution. ARTICLE XXVII-AmendmenIs: amendment^of the Con­ stitution by the membership. , ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition Clausetfrlnsfel of unSS practices and procedures to regulation by proposed Constitution. :-ii i-s-icr^gatTC.n 1-J T" � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 19, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: US MERCHANT SHIP BUILD-UP ‘VITAL NEED’ NMU OK’S INDUSTRY-WIDE BLACKLIST PENTAGON CALLS SHIPPING ‘VITAL’ TO US DEFENSE AFL-CIO BODY HOLDS COAL HEARING HUGE ‘BERGS PERIL SHIPS IN ATLANTIC ALCOA INAGURATES PORT NEWARK PIER HOUSE VOTES FARM AID TO RED NATIONS WATERMAN BEATS RR BID; DELTA LINE ‘NOT FOR SALE’ LA. LABOR AIDS ‘AUDREY’ RELIEF SEAWAY BID TO KEYNOTE IBL PARLEY FIRST P-A BOXSHIP DUE SOON NEW YORK, NEW ORLEANS HOSP. CHIEFS SWAP POSTS MFOW SEEKS WELFARE BOOSTS HOUSE GETS BILL TO GIVE SEA HIRING RECOGNITION HAIL 1ST GRADUATES OF MCS SCHOOLING NY REPORTS BROAD MAW PACT GAINS CO. PLANS TO REFLOAT WRECKS TORONTO, COAST OPERATORS SIGN WITH CANADIAN SIU HOW MUCH DOES AIR-CONDITIONING COST ON SHIPS? 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SEAFARERS •M LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • '\A- 50c Increase Package: 'The Juggler' SOPR^Rr OPLL.A. AOAIN^ AflrdIO SUPPOltT APk-dO __ \\ li y BAIT. TUGS YIELD BIG PAY BOOST Story On Page 3 Pictured above is an individual who purports to be a Trade Unionist. While giving lip service to AFL-CIO policy, he has worked tirelessly to undermine it. He plugged for the expelled ILA and called for long­ shoremen to vote against AFL-CIO. He ordered seamen across AFLCIO marine officers' picketlines while he supported a District 50 com­ pany union. This same individual lauded the "great and wise" Stalin from a Moscow podium and never apologized for this or any other similarly nauseating act. Now this past master of the Stalinis't-stooge technique sets himself up as an authority on ethics and a paragon of trade imion morality. It is high time that he stopped embarrassing the labor move­ ment by his tactics. He should resign promptly from the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee. New 55 Harry Lundeberg Honors Founder Of SHIN A Red, whits and blue bunting shoots upward to reveal the name of the largest bulk-ore-carrier built for West Coast service as Mrs, Harry Lundeberg, widow of the late founder and president of the SIU of North America (above, on plat­ form), tugs on a line leading from the ship. Simultaneously, hundreds of colorful balloons were sent aloft as the large crowd of friends, Sailors Union members, maritime leaders and trade unionists stood silent. The christfening ceremonies last Saturday at Redwood City, Calif., were addressed by Ed­ gar Kaiser (left), president of Kaiser Industries, operators of the modern, 16,()()0-ton ship. It was launched earlier as the SS Kaiser Gypsum. (Other Photos on Page II.) IN THIS ISSUE: A four-page supplement carrying the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Plan filed with the NY State Insurance Dept. ^ �•Y' •• :; Page Two SEAFARERS 100 Five American Coai Vesseis in, Take On Repiacements New York Children 'AdoptV Reamer NORFOLK—The fight for a majority of the crews aboard the American Coal ships is still continuing at this writing with one ship in last week and four more crewing this week. At this writing, final results^ are not yet available. Coal Box Score The five ships in were the Complete returns on the re­ Walter Hines Page, the Casimir placements for the four Ameri­ Pulaski, the Martha Berry, the can Coal ships in Norfolk this Cleveland Abbe and the Thomas week were not available at Paine, Replacement calls were LOG press-time, but unofficial heaviest on the Pulaski on which figures indicated an SIU edge of Seafarer Claudio Barreioros was 103 to 93 over the NMU. These the victim of a stabbing. Italian figures are based on Jobs called police have NMU member V. Goy- for all but the Thomas Paine, enechea under arrest in the case. which is due to take several re­ piacements tomorrow (Satur­ Another significant development on the coal shipping dispute is a day). . meeting scheduled for July 8. George Harrison, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, and with the beef until it is won. Men Jacob Potofsky, president of the from all affiliates with old dis­ Amalgamated Clothing Workers charges can help in this important who were appointed by AFL-CIO campaign. See any patrolman or President George Meany to medi­ port agent for details. A further weakening of coal ate the dispute, will meet with the rates was reported In the past two officer's unions involved. weeks with the rates sliding to Representatives of the Marine $fi.50 a ton. Shipping rates on coal Engineers Beneficial Association usually fluctuate heavily but the and the Masters Mates and Pilots recent declines have raised ques­ will meet with Harrison to present tions as to the future of the coal their grievances against the com­ shipping operation. pany union. United. Mine Workers At the time American Coal took Sixth graders from Public School 63 in Ozone Park, Queens, crowd District 50, and against the Nation­ out the first of its six ships char­ gangway of SlU-contracted Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa), which they al Maritime Union which so far tered from the Government, coal has supported the company union "adopted" last September. School children from 35 states have rates were $12 or more a ton. against the AFL-CIO affiliates. adopted the majority of American ships as part of a school-sup­ Since the decline, two of the ships Also on July 8 the National La­ have gone into the grain and ore ported program designed to promote interest in the US merchant bor Relations Board is scheduled trade. The company also has one fleet. Reamer's skipper, Captain Don Sweeney, Js center of at­ to take up unfair labor practice ship of its own, the SS Coal Miner. traction. charges filed by the SIU against the company. The charges of dis­ crimination against the company were further highlighted this week by the news that several more SIU men have been fired. The firings will most certainly be the subject of SIU action before the Labor Board as part of a pat­ tern of continuing and open com­ WASHINGTON—Undaunted by its' failure to win approval three years ago for its "brainpany favoritism for the NMU. body" profiling system which would have imposed rigid controls on seamen, the US Coast Meanwhile, men from the SUP, MCS, MFOW and A&G District are Guard appears ready to try again, this time by lumping roughly similar requirements un­ continuing to go aboard the Ameri-1 der a "security" program. can Coal ships and are staying ' The Coast Guard has appar- ently persuaded a special ly avoid use of the words mental Illness or insanity.) Presidential Commission on Gov­ ernment Security that seamen's • "Behavior, activities or associa­ physical characteristics, living tions which tend to show that habits, social behavior and associa­ the individual is not reliable .. ." tions are all related somehow to • ". . . immoral or notoriously dis­ Government security. As a result graceful conduct" the Commission has recommended • "habitual use of intoxicants to SAN FRANCISCO—Breakout operations are almost com­ that seamen come under standards excess . . ." pleted on seven vessels assigned to West Coast companies for that would not only bar men for By contrast, under the old Distant Early Warning operations (DEW Line) in the Arctic subversive associations (a condition screening program for ships, crewaccepted by the SIU and other area. The ships will be-*members could only be knocked manned by Sailors, Firemen and Cooks from West Coast unions) but also for personal ha­ out for specific acts of subversion bits, conduct and other non-politi­ SiUNA affiliates. or membership or affiliation with cal and non-subversive reasons. Three vessels of the "knot" fleet subversive groups. The old port 'Screenoes' Have More Rights will be operated by the Alaska security program applying to wa­ What's more, the seamen barred terfront workers but not to sea­ Steamship Company. They are the Honda Knot, the Sailors Splice, for non-political reasons would men was broader and provided and the Anchor Hitch. Olympic actually have less rights under the that a man could be ruled off on Steamship Company was assigned proposal than the "screenoes" — additional counts of "having been SiU membership meet­ the Flemish Knot, the Jumper the Communists and party-liners adjudged insane, having been le­ who have heretofore been the ini- gally committed to an Insane ings are held regularly Hitch, the Reef Knot, and the mary targets of the Coast Guard asylum, or treated for serious Clove Hitch. All are expected to every two weeks on Wed­ leave Seattle around July 15 and screening program. mental or neurological disorder nesday nights at 7 PM in are due back from the Arctic from The "screenoes" In njost Instan­ ^thout evidence of cure," as well ces would have the right to con­ as "drunkenness on the job," These all SIU ports. All Sea­ September 14 to October 1. front accusers, but the non-political counts are much more specific than 96-Shlp Fleet farers are expected to The vessels are part of a 96-ship targets of the "brain-body" system the ones in the new recommenda­ attend; those who wish to armada which is to carry construc­ would not have that right. tion. be excused should request tion materials and other supplies Here are some of the additional The original Coast Guard profil­ permission by telegram for the Far North radar network. items for which a seaman could be ing system was first put forth All of these defense stations are bcured under the new proposals three years ago in November, 1954. (be sure to include reg­ icebound most of the year, and it in addition to the usual grounds It called for seamen to pass a series istration number). The is necessary to carry in most of of subversion, espionage, loyalty to of seven tests, including examina­ next SIU meetings will be: the supplies during the brief three- Communism or a foreign power or tions dealing with incapacitating advocacy of violent overthrow of diseases (past and present) and month navigation period. July 10 mental and emotional stability. Although originally planned for the Government: 1855 and 1956, the project was ex­ • Illnesses which may cause a Failure on the tests would result Jujy 24 tended to this year and is j.-ii SCted "significant defect^ in perform­ in "voluntary" surrender of sea­ August 7 to be needed again next year. The ance, judgement or reliability" men's papers. An uproar by the August 21 ships are operated under offshore Including "mental conditions." SIU and other unions against the agreements. . , , , . . (The recommendations specifical­ , , (Continued on page 8) ' CG Protilingl Pops Up In Sea Security Proposal Breakout 'Knot' Fleet For DEW Line Duty In Arctic SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS m S, 1957 MCS Ado^ Constitution In 9-1 Vote SAN FRANCISCO—Results of the referendum vote held by the Marine Cooks and Stewards of the SIU of NA have shown almost nine-tenths of the members vot­ ing in favor of the proposed new constitution. Final totals were 1474 members approving the con­ stitution, 167 against and 9 void. The overwhelming approval of the new constitution, effective July 1, 1957, clears the way for the first election of offi­ cials. Nominations will open in September and voting will take place In November and December. The vote also approved an in­ crease in dues from $20 to $25 a quarter, and an initiation fee of $150. Voting in all MCS ports began March 18 and ended June 15. Rank-and-file tallying committees handled the ballot count and cer­ tified the results to membership meetings which, in turn, ratified the final report. The original con­ stitutional proposal had been pre­ pared on the basis of recommenda­ tions by an agent's-conference and various suggestions by the MCS membership at sea and ashore. With the adoption of the con­ stitution and the installation of the officers In January, 1958, the MC&S will become a fully autono­ mous union. Chartered by the Seafarers International Union of North America, MC&S was recog­ nized as bargaining agent for ma­ rine cooks and stewards on the Pacific coast after a 4-to-l NLRB election victory over Local 100 of Harry Bridges' west coast long­ shore union. Since then the union has com­ pleted contracts with west coast shipowners, has opened a new headquarters hall in San Francisco, and has dedicated a modern train­ ing center for aspiring marine cooks and stewards. Fight Fire On Natalie In Yoke. YOKOHAMA—Seafarers aboard the freighter Natalie got a hot wel­ come on arrival here Saturday from San Francisco when an un­ explained blaze broke out in one of the cargo holds. They helped bring the blaze un­ der control after a 15-hour fight. The ship was beached and then refloated again in the course of the fire-fighting efforts. No esti­ mate of the damage could be ob­ tained, but several crewmen suf­ fered burns and other injuries. The Natalie, a C-2, is operated by Intercontinental Transport. The company also has one other ship, the Rebecca, also a C-2. Both are under SIU contract. SEAFARERS LOG July 5, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 14 PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY. Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. Publishad blwAekly at the headquartcrt of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. • Enterett as second class matter at the Fost Oflico in Brooklyn, NY, under tho Act of Aug. M, 1913. 120 �Jnly 5, 1957 Par* Tlire* SE'Af'ARERS too Contract Talks Continue Talks iare still going on between the SIU negotiating committee and representatives of SlU-contracted steam­ ship companies over improvements in the SIU agreement. The items under discussion include a wage increase as well as other significant contract gains in non-wage items. The SIU agreement was reopened by the Union under a unique clause which permits such action at any time dur­ ing the life of the contract. The agreement itself does not expire until September 30,1958. Watch future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG for further details, . Win 50-Cent Raise For Bait. Tugmen In Three-Year Pact BALTIMORE—Sparked by two overwhelming election victories, the SIU has hailed down the: best agreement by far in the history of the Baltimore tugboat industry. The contract, which provides for a package increase of 63 cents an thour over three years and^ receive $2.75 an hour for overtime major improvements in and $4.74 an hour for work on working conditions, was Sundays. The five companies signing the ratified by the tugboat agreement are Baker and Whitley, crews last Saturday, by a Baltimore Towing and Lighterage, Bay, Harper, and Atlantie vote of 187 to 18. The Curtis Transport Tug Company. The con­ contract covers th® licensed and unlicensed crewmembers of five of this port's major Crewmembers of BalHmoro tog$ register to vote on the ratification of their new SlU-HIWD contract. In the foreground are other members using the voting booths to mark their secret ballots. The men adopted the agreement, the best offered to tugmen in the port of Baltimore, by a vote of 187 to 18. T-H Law 10 Years Old; Has Hampered Labor Organizing June 23 marked the 10th anniversary of the Taft-Hartley Act. It was on that date in 1947 that Congress voted to override President Truman's veto and put on the books a legal means for hamstringing the labor movement. Three days before the sign-> ing of the bill, Truman retard the growth of labor unions. attempts to amend Taft-Hartley warned that effects of the bill It has not done loo much damage there has been only one amend­ "for good or 111, will be felt for decades to come" and that the measure "is a clear threat to the successful working of our demo­ cratic society." But despite strong protest from labor, 273 Republicans and 126 Democrats in both Houses Joined to override the President. The bill's basic effect has been to Sf Enjoys Brief Boom SAN FRANCISCO—"Shipping has been much better than ex­ pected here," reports Marty Breithoff, port agent, with 101 jobs go­ ing out. But this may be short­ lived for the future looks slow with no payoffs scheduled as of now. The Steel Advocate (Isthmian), Coeur D'Alene Victory (Vietory Carriers), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Transport) and the Iberville (Wa­ terman) paid off while the Afoundria (Waterman) and Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Transport) signed on. The Mary Adams (Bloomfield); Alamar, Texmar (Calmar); Steel Advocate (Isthmian), Hurricane and Topa (Waterman) were in transit. . towboat operators. Fifty cents of the package was in wages. Signing of the agreement came on the heels of SIU certification by the National Labor Relations Board as bargaining agent for the mates, engineers and unlicensed crews of six Baltimore harbor companies. SIU was certified after its Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division crushed District 50, United Mine Workers, In two elec­ tions held among the tugboat crews last month. The highlights of the agreement are; • A $.50 cents an hour wage package increase. The increases are $.30 effective July 1, $.12 ef­ fective October, 1958 and $.08 ef­ fective October, 1959. The con­ tract calls for time and a half for any time over eight hours or on Saturday, and double time for Sundays. • SIU welfare coverage. Under their previous contract, the compa­ nies had been contributing $.05 an hour into an inactive pension plan. The proceeds in this plan will be put into a welfare plan to set up a fund to make available some im­ mediate benefits for the member­ ship. The operators will also con­ tribute $1.05 a day per man to the plan. • No work on Christmas Day and no unnecessary work on New Year's Day. Seniority rights. Use of the hiring hall. Grievance and ai'bitration procedure. • Recognition of the tugboat workers' rights to respect picket lines and refuse to cross any. Under the new contract, a deck­ hand's base pay wiU Jump from $1.57 to $1.87 an hour. He will to the stronger unions, but has ment in 10 years. The requirement been effectively employed against of special NLRB elections before unorganized, low wage workers. a union could even ask for union Taft-Hartley's restrictions placed security was removed. The provi­ serious limitations on union or­ sion had been based on the theory ganizing effectiveness, and for ex­ that the union shop was a sort of ample, served as a shield for tyranny imposed on the workers Southern textile owners to prevent by "evil labor leaders." The rec,the organizing of theii* workers, ord shows that in four years the' and the raising of living standards NLRB held 46,119 special elections on union secm-ity. In them 5,547,in their industry. 478 valid ballots were cast and 91 Union Growth Slowed percent of them favored a union As a measure of the T-H's effect security clause. on union growth, during the 12 years in which the Wagner Act was law, union membership jumped from 3.72 million in 1935 to 14.9 million in 1946. In the 10 years the T-H act has been law, union membership has increased by only 2.5 million while the labor Officers and crewmembers aboard ten Waterman-Pan At­ force has grown by 8 million. lantic ships are keeping their fingers crossed as they enter One of the major by-products of the second half of 1957. Latest results announced by the the measure has been the enact­ company's safety department ment of "right to work" laws in 18 states. Section 14(b) granted to show that so far in 1957 the and December 81, but all hands the states the right to enforce leg­ ten ships have no lost-time in­ are hoping for the best. islation stricter than the originat­ juries. The ten vessels free of lost time ing act itself. The use of the in­ The results are an impressive accidents so far are the Almena, junction, once difficult to apply tribute to the joint SlU-operator Bienville, Coalinga HiUs, DeSoto, under the Wagner and Norris- safety program on SIU ships indi­ Fuirport, Hastings, John B. Water­ LaGuardia acts, increased under cating that it is achieving very man, Maiden Creek, Morning T-H. The closed shop was significanf results in saving Sea­ Light and Raphael Semmes. They banned, secondary boycotts out­ farers from injui-y or death. By have registered between 96,000 and lawed, (yonomic strikers barred comparison, in the full year of 142,000 man hours of work thus from -casting a vote in an NLRB 1956, just one ship in the fleet, the far. election, and the entire stren ?th of Wild Ranger, had but one lost time Despite its ^ex<^^lent perform­ the Government was placed on the accident, and that was considered ance last year, lor which tlie ship side of the employer in "national quite an achievement. earned a special plaque from the emergency" strikes. Of - course the figures could company, the WUd Ranger is -not Although thevo many i change drastically between now in the running for 1957 honors. 10 Waterman Ships Aim For 100% Safety Record tract wiil expire on September 30, 1960. The tugboat workers* nego­ tiating committee was headed by SIU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Robert Matthews. Two more com­ panies, not classified as tug com­ panies, are now negotiating for a separate contract. The contract is the result of a long campaign by SIU organizers among the tugboat crews. The SIU handed the United Mine Workers District 50 two convincing defeats covering the unlicensed crewmem­ bers and the mates and engineers. The Union scored a 146 to 9 NLRB election victory for representation of the unlicensed men, and three weeks ago, despite threats and paint bombings, the mates and en­ gineers voted 64 to 0 in favor of the SIU's HIWD. The crushing defeat came after (Continued On Page 15) Vote 24-Hr. Quarantine At Co. Cost WASHINGTON — President Eisenhower has signed a bill au­ thorizing 24-hour Quarantine serv­ ice by the Public Health Service if requested and paid for by the ship­ ping company. Under the bill. Quarantine serv­ ice will be made available to any ships on an overtime basis with the company footing the bill. The operator will have to pay time and a half after the normal 8-hour day and double time on Sundays. It is estimated that the new bill will save shipping companies al­ most $10 million a year. The ships will now be able to proceed to their piers after the quarantine in­ spection and be ready the follow­ ing morning when the longshore gangs start to unload the vessel. Under the old basis, vessels' which arrived after hours were forced to wait until the next morning, or if they arrived late Saturday, until Monday mroning before they could be inspected. This delay would hold up the unloading and would add to the company's expenses. Four vessels, in New York filed requests for service only hours after the signing of the bill. Al­ though all of»the administrative details were not worked out, tiie service was rendered as requested. Shipping companies have been paying for overtime work by Cus­ toms and Immigration officers in order to speed up the unloading and loading of their vessels. The signing of the bill came after two years of Congressional jug­ gling before provisions were work­ ed out to everybody's satisfaction. �Pare Four g g ;iF-^ R gRSv L O G port Seafarer Rocus "Dutch" Vellinga (right) shows off "fit for duty" slip from USPHS after he underwent operation for an ailment dis­ covered during routine check-up at new SlU health center. SlU welfare rep. Milton Flynn congratulates Vellinga on his good for­ tune in finding the trouble in time. Sm Health Center Licks Hidden Ills Seattle Hustles To Find Crews SEATTLE—It was very busy in this port during the past period with shipping again outstripping registration in all classes. Port Agent Jeff Gillette and staff were kept hopping to meet calls for 158 berths, one of the highest totals ever i-ecorded in this port. 16 Vessels Hit Port There were a total of 16 ve.ssels In port for the last two weeks. Seven paid off, six signed on and three were in transit. The vessels paying off and signing on were the Afoundria, Choctaw, Yaka i Water­ man); Armonk (New Jersey Ind.*; Ames Victory (Victory Carriers) and the Ocean Joyce (Ocean Trans­ port). The Lewis Emery Jr. (Vic­ tory Carriers) paid off before going foreign. The Yorkmar, Losmar, Alamar (Calmar) stopped into port to lie serviced. There were no major beefs and all vessels were reported in good shape. Gillette declared the SIU is getting full cooperation from its West Coast affiliates on the coal deal with oldtimers turning to from all the unions. The 48-year-old Seafarer, who ships black gang ratings, reported that he got off the Suzanne on May 3 and went to New York to reg­ ister. "When I registered the dis­ patcher asked me 'Why don't you get a cheek-up at the center while you're waiting to ship?' I told him that I felt wonderful but I figured I had nothing to lose so I made an appointment. Possible Future Lay-up "After they examined me I was told that I had a thyroid deficiency which could possibly lay me up in the future for a long time. They sent me over to Hudson and Jay and from there I went to Staten Island. After a whole series of tests, the chief surgeon recom­ mended an operation because otherwise I might have developed a tumor. "I was operated on June 7 and got my fit for duty in less than three weeks. Now I can ship any­ where without worrying about the condition." "The thing I want to empha­ size," he added, "is that I've been examined on the ships by doctors many times and they never found out anything. But down at our health center they have the equip­ ment and the men to do a very thorough job. As far as I'm con­ cerned, any seaman would be fool­ ish not to take such an exam if he had the chance." Break Out The Suds, A Cop's Coming The "delights" of vacation travel in the Soviet Union are optimis­ tically put forward in a Moscow dispatch in the June 27 "Daily Worker." Headlined "Foreign Tourists May Bring Cai's Into USSR" it gave several revealing glimpses of life under Communism. "Vast qs this country is," the "Worker" burbles, "there is no chance of getting lost." Why? "For one thing he must stick to one of the two trunk highways. To make sure he does, an Intourist Agency guide will join him at the frontier and accompany him throughout the trip." No sticking your nose up any of the back roads or getting too curious about the hinterlands. You can't tell the guide to "get lost" either. The "Worker" adds, "the highways . . . are excellent by Soviet standards and in most places, good by European ones." For shame, DW, does that mean that Soviet standards of excellence are only "good" by anyone else's definition? But there's more, "Gas stations . . . are to be found about every hundred miles . . . Traffic is vei-y light . . . When'Soviet people, travel . . . they usually go by train. Few have prWate cars." And finally. "Drivers must keep their cars clean. If a police­ man spots a dirty, muddy car, he has the right to stop it and fine the occupants," Registered Pack A Pack A Total ..' Port fit for duty and ready to ship problem. Now after a brief stay at June 12 Through June 25 Boston ............... 14 New York ..............'a 91 Philadelphia .... ......'a........ 13 .. 51 Baltimore Norfolk •**••••••*• 8 Savannah 4 Tampa .a .aaaa . .a 9 Mobile ..........aaaaf 43 New Orleans ... ............. .. 75 Lake Charles ... Houston Wilmington ...., San Francisco .. Seattle ............. .. 30 Boston New York Philadelphia ..... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ....... Tampa Seafarer Rocus Vellinga was one who took a physical at Mobile ..; New Orleans .... the SIU Health Center—and today he is thankful that he took Lake Charles .... the trouble. For doctors at the center discovered he had a Houston Wilmington thyroid condition which re-"^ San Francisco .., ...... quired treatment lest it de­ Staten Island hospital, Vellinga is Seattle velop into a serious health again. • July B. 19S7 Total 0«ck Pack A Eng. A Pecu B 5 58 16 43 5 2 3 21 64 16 15 15 24 17 2 13 7 21 4 1 1 5 13 6 13 7 10 16 PacH B 119 Eng. A Staw. A 3 21 5 26 5 1 6 8 16 9 11 16 15 14 3 46 17 34 3 6 11 33 51 8 10 10 17 24 Bng. A Eng. B Staw. A 304 156 273 Shipped Pack C Eng. B Eng. Eng. B C stew. A 0 0 i9 0 0 1 13 17 12 19 62 39 5 2 3 13 9 13 31 12 37 24 . 10 42 2 1 112 1 0 2 10 4 1 5 4 7 7 2 4 8 7 3 7 27 32 18 11 49 13 2 51 3 8 3 9 0 16 17 9 18 22 14 3 18 6 7 4 3 2 5 8 2 • 19 13 0 22 18 16 20 27 2 23 37 Bng. Eng. •taw. D«Ck Pack Pack Eng. B A E e A C A 243 125 51 290 135 105 368 Stew. B 1 15 2 IS 4 0 1 8 13 7 5 4 7 8 staw. B 90 Total A 22 195 46 128 16 12 23 97 190 37 46 41 68 71 28 244 60 190 29 14 31 118 232 59 75 68 100 109 Total B Total Rag. 992 365 1357 6 4 6 12 0 10 2 12 0 0 5 4 4 3 1 2 0 3 3 166 - 43 139 7 11 16 94 162 33 58 17 72 80 84 46 901 2^r Total Reg. 6 49 14 62 13 2 8 21 42 22 29 27 32 38 Total A Stew. Staw. Total B C A 0 8 4 19 1 0 3 6 13 Total B Staw. Staw. Total B C A Total . B 0 S3 11 74 4 3 15 1737 16 87 13 27 57 Total Total Ship. C Total B 0 46 14 34 2 0 11 18 24 6 13 11 12 21 3 245 68 247 13 14 42 129 223 55 108 41 101 158 Total Total Ship. C 844 202 1447 Shipping inched further ahead this period as eight out of 14 SIU ports showed increases. The total number of men dispatched was 1,447; registration was heavier than in the pre­ vious period but still lagged behind shipping. It totalled 1,357. Ports which listed improved"^ shipping included New York, Baltimore, Timpa, Mobile, New Orleans, Lake Charles, San Francisco and Seattle. Baltimore, in fact, ran ahead of New York during the period. Lake Charles showed a considerable gain, but damage from Hurricane "Audrey" may cut short its prosperity. The Louisiana - Texas border area aiound Lake Charles was hard hit in last week's blow. Declining shipping was reported for Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Houston and Wilmington. This was not too unexpected in the case of Houston, which enjoyed phenome­ nal shipping in the previous period. Norfolk has been relatively slow all along. Savannah remains the same: slow. Job activity was greater than registration in all departments dur­ ing the two weeks, especially in the engine department. The black gang also took the laurels for the largest number of class C men shipped. In the case of shipping by sen­ iority groups, class A men ac­ counted for 62 percent of the jobs, •class B for 24 percent and class C for the rest. This represented a loss for the C group which was split among A and B men. The following is the forecast i>ort by port: Boston: Slow . .. New York: Fair. . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ more: Good , . . Norfolk: Slow . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair. . . . Mobile: Should slow up . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good. .. . Wilmington: Fair . .. San Fran­ cisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. New 'Wreck' Bill Device: Town-By-Town Ordinance Right-to-work advocates in California, defeated on a state­ wide basis, are now focusing their attention on having the law passed on local levels. Two counties so far have adopted IS re-"*^" "wreck" laws, and it is ported that groundwork is dent Winston M. Caldwell denies now being laid in 12 more of that the group Initiated or inspired the state's 56 counties. The first attempt to bar the union shop at a local level origi­ nated In Palm Springs. Employers there, fearing the loss of tourist trade due to the picket lines of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees at resort hotels, and failing to have legislation passed on a state level, pushed through a local rightto-work ordinance. A Superior Court Judge ruled that the or­ dinance was invalid but the city has appealed the decision. Taking the lead from Palm Springs, Tehama County enacted the first county wreck law. Two weeks later San Benito County passed a similar resolution. Cam­ paigns following the same pattern are now going on in other Califor­ nia counties. Both of the California coun­ ties are predominantly rural. They have no large concentra­ tion of industrial workers and there is no effective union political machinery to combat the passage of the laws. Citizens' committees" had been organized in both counties for the passage of the law. Each of these committees, it was found, retained Nathan Berke, a San Francisco lawyer, as legal counsel. Berke also represeis^.s the Cali­ fornia Association of Employers which has some 1,700 companies in the smaller cities of California and Nevada as its members. Although the association active­ ly participated in the successful campaign to bar the union shop in the passage of a right-to-work law in Nevada, association presi­ the county moves against the union shop. The association, Caldwell said, helped only to "aid and assist any­ body who is Interested, with edu­ cational material and informa­ tion." The Tehama ordinance, passed less than a month ago, is now fac­ ing its initial test. Its provisions are being used to bar organiza­ tional picketing by locals of the Machinists, the Retail Clerks, and the Hotel and Restaurant Employ­ ees. An injunction petition is now being considered by the Superior Court, but attorneys for the coun­ ter, the California Association of Employers and the California State Federation of Labor have announced that the basic issues involved will be taken to the high­ est court. Tampa Sees Job Upturn TAMPA—Job activity took « turn for the better in this port during the past period. Although there were no vessels signing on, there was one paying off and five others called in port to be serv­ iced. The Bienville (Waterman) paid off. The in-transit vessels were the Steel Scientist (Isthmian); Bradford Island (Cities Service); Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa) and Arizpa and Madaket (Waterman). All were reported in good shape with all beefs settled. �Par* Fiy« SEAVARERS LOG July S, 195T Tell Ship Polity^ Pentagon Urged WASHINGTON—A call for some plain talk on the Gov­ ernment's merchant marine policy has been issued to top Administration officials by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chair­ man of the House Merchant"^ Also questioned was the Govern­ Marine Committee. The North ments of permitting con­ Carolina Democrat wants structionpolicy of tankers with speeds Commerce Secretary Weeks and Navy Secretary Gates to tell Con­ gress whether the Government is interested in a strong merchant marine, and in effect, whether it has a shipping policy. Bonner also wants them to clear up the confu­ sion that lower-ranking naval offic­ ers and officials of the Maritime Administration have expressed when asked about the govern­ ment's policy. Bonner, in a strongly-worded letter, asked in effect if it wasn't inconsistent for the Defense De­ partment to say that it was for a strong merchant fleet, and that it also preferred runaway-flag ships for defense needs. He noted that a Navy official had made that point at recent hearings on transfers. Bonner also asked why the De­ fense Department now says there is no tanker shortage, when only a short time back, it was asking Congress to pass legislation to en­ courage construction of new tank­ Seven years of self-insured operation by the Seafarers Welfare Plan has produced more ers. He also pointed out that than $7% million in no-cost cash benefits and other items for Seafarers and their families tankers are now being transfered in return for vague agreements for since payments began on July 1, 1950. the construction of new tonnage. SlU Welfare Plan Pays Out $7.5 Million In Seven Years Despite its modest begin­ nings at that time, the plan has enjoyed spectacular growth and stability. It has mush­ roomed into a program of 14 sepa­ rate benefits ranging from mater­ nity payments to college scholar­ ships. The plan dispensed $1.3 miilion in benefits during 1956 alone and currently holds over $5 million in cash, bonds and other assets. f A special four-page supplement In this issue of the SEAFARERS t-OG includes a progress report on the Seafarers Welfare Plan along with the annual report for the cal­ endar year 1956 to the New York State Insurance Department. Publication of the annual report Is now required by law for all union welfare plans in the state. Figures in the annual report show that the plan's total adminis­ trative expenses during 1956 were 4.9 percent, well below what would be considered "average" for this type of prgoram. Total Income of the plan was $3.1 million, virtually all of it in contributions from the ahipowners. Expenses for the year were listed as $152,080.13. Total benefits paid out in 1956 were 41 times greater than those paid in 1950, when $31,733 was paid out in 3,123 claims. Last year, 16,457 claims totalling $863,092.42 were paid out in direct cash bene­ fits to Seafarers and SIU families, and an additional $438,806.40 in other benefits and services. Included in.the cash benefits are payments for death benefits, disability-pensions, maternity, hos­ pital benefits and the medicalaurgical program for Seafarers' wives, children aiad dependents. The $438,606.40 covers scholar­ ships, training schools, recreational and dormitory facilities, the meal book plan, the health and safety program and other items. In addition, a no-interest loan program for Seafarers on the beaeh disbursed $104,395.65 in 4,105 loans received by SIU men during 1956. The loans were pro­ vided at no interest to the men in­ volved, some ranging as high as $100 each. The average overall was $25.43 per man. One of the first union plans to Disabled Seafarers ErnesI Ekiund, James Hamilion and Edward Hansen (standing) look on as Burton Frazer counts out increased cash benefits all received under SIU disability-pension program. They were among the first SIU men to enjoy the $150 monthly benefit rate when it went into effect two years ago. The rote had been $100 monthly. operate on a selfrinsured basis, the SIU plan originally began with a $7 weekly benefit rate for Sea­ farers in the hospitals and a $500 death benefit. These rates have since been increased to $21 weekly and $4,000, respectively. The dis^ ability-pension benefit was origi­ nally $15 weekly In 1952 and has since gone up to $150 per month. The level of other benefit pay­ ments has remained the same, while a variety of other unique benefits has been added and ex­ panded. The plan's low administrative costs and its savings through selfinsurance and administration by a joint board of SIU and manage­ ment trustees are generally cred­ ited as the basis for its sound condi­ tion and growth through the years, while sacrificing nothing in bene-, fits to SIU men and their families. Following the SIU's lead, many other plans, as In the National Maritime Union, recently switched to a self-insured basis after years of operation and extra cost for premiums to private insurance companies. Seafarers, however, have enjoyed the advantages of these savings since .1950 in the form of higher and broader benefits and welfare services. Notify Union About Sick Men Ship's delegates are urged to notify the Union immediately when a shipmate is taken off the vessel in any port because of illness or injury. Delegates should not wait until they send in the ship's minutes but should handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ ion can determine in what man­ ner it can aid the brother. It would also be helpful if the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these notifications to Welfare Services at headquarters. "Vote of thangs to fireman Coner Haynes for getting man out of water," was the report from the Feltore while the vessel was in Baltimore. But the story behind the vote of thanks has much more to it. It seems that Haynes was lying in his bunk when he heard cries and yells from the side of the Haynes ship. Looking out the porthole, he saw Seafarer El­ mer Baker floundering in the water. He ran to the deck, tossed Baker a preserver, tied a lifeline around his waist and dove in after him. Coner puUed Baker to the dock where the shor4 gang helped him get the drowning seaman ashore. » » $ Realizing the need of a good ship's delegate, the crew of the Robin Tuxford voted to refuse the resignation of James A. Oli­ ver. When Oliver offered his resig­ nation at a meetin g, "Brothers said that they wished Brother Oliver to remain Oliver as ship's dele­ gate." This was accepted by ail present with a vote of thanks. 3^ t 4" Leading the honor list for good cooking is Bryan Varn of the Flor­ ida State. "He serves up the best in the fleet," said the ship's re­ porter. Also contending for honors are the steward departments on the Bents Fort, Beatrice, Robin Tuxford, Seatrain Texas, John B. Kulukundis, Alcoa Pioneer and the Morning Light. lower than 20 knots, and its failure to help build new passenger liners. The request^for information fol­ lowed the temporary hMt of hear­ ings on the Government's maritime policy. It is understood that the re­ quest is aimed at checking reports that the Administration has down­ graded the merchant marine in its defense thinking. Tug Victory Sparks New Balto. Drive BALTIMORE—"Our organiza­ tional activities here in this port are continuing in high gear," re­ ports Earl Sheppard, port agent. "We had a.clean sweep of the tug­ boat men and landed them the best contract they have ever had." Now the Union intends to turn its attention to other unorganized out­ fits. Although registration exceeded shipping, most of the men regis­ tering were newcomers in the class C group. Otherwise, he said, shipping itself has been very-good for the period. There were 12 ships paying off, 10 signing on, and 19 in transit. Paying off were the Santore, Cubore, Marore, Chilore, Venore (Ore); Jean, Mae; Emilia (Bull); Wm. Carruth (Transfuel); Matthew Thornton (Grainfieet); Madaket (Waterman) and the Chickasaw (Pan-Atiantic). The Santore, Cubore, Marore, Chiibre, Venore (Ore); Orion Clip­ per (Colonial); Matthew Thornton (Grainfieet); Chickasaw (PanAtiantic); Council Grove (Cities Service) and Steel Rover (Isthmian) signed on. The vessels in transit were the Portmar, Bethcoaster, K e n m a r, Oremar, Fiomar (Calmar); Venore, Baltore, Santore (Ore); Robin Tux­ ford, Robin Locksley (Robin); Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Part­ ner, Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa) and the Steel Scientist (Isthmian). Vote Deep Sea Canada Strike MONTREAL — Members of the SIU Canadian District have voted to strike the West Indies division of Canadian National Steamships over a company refusal to accept union wage demands. The company first responded by locking out • crews of two ships, the Canadian Leader and the Canadian Chal­ lenger, before any strike was called. Later, a company spokesman said that it would resume service on the West Indies run. The union strike vote came after company rejection of union wage demands. The company's ten per­ cent counter-offer, as called for m a conciliation board report, was turned down by the SIU. �Pare SIX SEAFARER'S IPG lulr ». lUT Steward OnRobinTuxford Tells Of Hold-Up, Beating I Now on the mend, Seafarer Lowell E. Harris, chief steward, related his account of the unsuccessful attempt to hijack the payroll on the Robin Tuxford which sent both him and Cap­ tain Kenneth Chambers to the hospital. Harris suffered a cracked Buper-orbital ridge as a result of the beating he received at the hands of the gunmen. He was still Bporting an impressive shiner two Weeks after the incident when he stopped into headquarters on his way from the Jersey City Medical Center to the Staten Island Public Health Service hospital for fur­ ther treatment. At the time of the hold-up, Har­ ris had gone up to see the skipper about ordering replacements in his department. He was in the cap­ tain's office with his back to the door when "in rushed two stock­ ing-faced men. One stuck his gun in the skipper's stomach and an­ nounced it was a hold-up. The other one whacked me just over the eye with some kind of weapon, I don't know what, and knocked me to the deck. I struggled to my feet, half-dazed and was knocked down again." Meanwhile, the captain was down in the corner with the other man on top of him. I heard one shot fired and the gun clicked again. Then the old man kicked the gunman off him, jumped up and ran out and down the ladder hollering for help while the gun­ man ran after firing shots. Tried To Stop Bleeding "I ran into the skipper's room, locked the door and then into the bathroom. The blood was squirt­ ing out of the wound in my head and I grabbed some towels and soaked them in cold water to try to stop the bleeding. I heard more shooting going on down'below. "Later I opened the door and came out. I was still on my feet feeling a little groggy but helped search the ship looking for the gunmen. As for the skipper, he didn't realize he had been shot until it was all over. Right now I feel pretty good but still a little weak and my eyesight is fuzzy." Harris was taken to the Jersey Isthmian Gets Subsidy Study WASHINGTON — The Maritime Administration has set a tentative date of January 7, 1958, for public hearings on Isthmian Line's bid for operating subsidies on three of Its regular trade routes. The public hearings would be proceeded by submission of data and exhibits. The announcement of the Jan­ uary date was made at a pre­ hearing conference held at the Maritime Board in which repre­ sentatives of several companies opposing the application partici­ pated. Arrangements were made at the hearing for the companies in­ volved to supply the examiner with information about their operations on the various trade routes for which Isthmian is seeking sub­ sidies. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in beihalf of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. Seafarer Lowell E. Harris,' steward, still shows effects of brutal beating last month by holdup men who boarded the Robin Tuxford in Jersey City. He's now at Staten Island marine hospital. City Medical Center Aj'here he was operated on and the wound stitched up. He was in there for ten days before switching over to Staten Island. Police are still looking for the reputed "mastermind" of the hold­ up, who was identified by his con­ federates as Ronald Spencer Steele. Harris said he identified this man as a messman who had been on the ship four days last summer. As far as the records show, the man has not worked on any SIU ships since then. Ship Biz Small Fry, Mag Says When it comes to the transporta­ tion business in the United States, the steamship industry is strictly small fry. That's the" word from Fortune" magazine which pub­ lishes a yearly directory of major American and foreign companies. Only four steamship companies rate among the first 50 transporta­ tion outfits in the US with rail­ roads and airlines running away with the honors. The biggest steamship company, US Lines, is 32nd on the list of the first 50, which hardly puts it at the top of the class. It is followed by two West Coast companies, Matson Navigation in 36th spot, • and American President Lines, 40th. American Export Lines brings up the rear in 45th place. The "Fortune" ranking is based on total cash income. The first nine biggest companies are all rail­ roads, led by the Pennsylvania and New York Central. In 10th and 11th spot are two major air­ lines, American Airlines and Pan American World Airways. No major trucking concerns are on the list of the big 50, While Greyhound upholds the honor of the bus industry by placing 17th. With the railroads dominating the list, it's no wonder that steamship companies have such a hard time of it before the Inter­ state Commerce Commission and other agencies in which railroads are part of the picture. ! • Whq become a GROUND WIRE ? Power tools ore a handy way to get repairs done fast and accurately, providing you use them properly. The electric chipping hammer, scraper, hand drill or similar gadget can take a lot of the strain out of jobs that other­ wise kill lots of time and energy. But they also introduce an extra hazard that can make a has-been out of a handyman. These tools are always safest when they're grounded; most of them have built-in devices which, when used, make them practically fool­ proof. The little bit of extra time it takes to attach a ground wire is a guarantee against electrical shocks and accidents, especially on a ship. The unexpected roll or lurch of the ship, the ever-present dampness and the chance of spray or full sheets of water coming over the decks and into the passageways dictates caution at all times. Get your shocks at the "horror" movies instead of on the job. ^ i An SIU.Ship is a Safe Ship ,• �ltdy 5, 1957 ^liAtAnEKS 109 Par* Seroi YOUR MllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gaide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Phony TV Drug Ads When you watch that television screen, you'd better watch your pocketbook, too. There is increasing evidence that high-pressure ad­ vertising of drugs, toiietries and cosmetics on television has been highly successful in persuading people to spend more money for prod­ ucts sometimes of dubious value, and that a number of deceptions are being used by television advertisers of drugs and toiletries. Not only small manufacturers but some of the best-known names are using tricky commercials that are sometimes actually untruthful and some­ times cleverly skirt the borderline between truth and deception. So misleading is much television advertising of drugs and toiletries that a number of public organizations have gone into action to try to stem it. Here are the facts about this increasingly successful raid on your family's pocketbook: The fishing vessel Three Brothers rests high and dry on a roadbed in Cameron, Louisiana, alter it was 1—The Federal Trade Commission has set up a special unit to moni­ picked up and thrown there by Hurricane Audrey. Many other vessels were washed ashore or sunk tor television and radio commercials and recently issued its first com­ by the hurricane which cut a path through towns on the Texas-Louisiana border. plaints against three well-known television advertisers for claiming their products were effective for treating the aches and pains of ar­ thritis, rheumatism and related diseases. They're not adequate, effec tive or reliable treatment for these ills, FTC charged. 2—Even the retail druggists who sell the drug products have become worried about the exaggerated advertising that fools their customers LAKE CHARLES—A 105-mile-an-hour hurricane, followed by a huge tidal wave, engulfed The American Pharmaceutical Association has just set up a special the Cajun country south ,of here killing 350 or more people, most of them in Cameron Par­ committee to report misleading drug advertising. 3—Kenneth Wilson, president of the National Better Business Bureau ish. Some death estimates run as high as 1,000. The big blow left this port drenched, damaged which has been doing yeoman work to try to get drug advertisers vol­ and without communications untarily to keep their advertising truthful before the legal authorities Gulf. Several coastal vessels were ment Camp, Winter Hill, Cantigny move in, reports there has been an increase in the use of false and for almost two days. (Cities Service): Del Aires, Del Sol, driven ashore and wrecked. deceptive advertising claims for certain drug and cosmetic products Hurricane Audrey did its On the shipping side, everything (Mississippi); Pan Oceanic Trans­ as alieged obesity remedies, arthri­ worst right on the coast some 50 was fairly quiet in this area be­ porter (Penn. Nav.) were in port tis preparations, skin creams, etc. miles south of here. In the city fore the winds hit. Shipping had during the past period. "The Bureau is seriously con­ proper it tore down telephone picked up some over the past two The sea-going tug Ocean Prince cerned about this trend in adver­ poles, blew over trees and lifted weeks, but enough men are around of T. Smith & Sons was in to pick tising," Mr. Wilson told this de­ roofs off the houses. Thousands to handle any expected calls. up a tow for Venzuela. The tug partment. of people from Cameron and other The Chiwawa, Royal Oak, Brad­ Lisha R of the Blue Stack Towing 4—US Senators Magnuson and waterfront towns took shelter In ford Island, Bents Fort, Govern­ Co. also stopped in. Potter both have urge(L-investiga- Lake Charles where they were tion of ads for tranquilizer drugs hastily housed in school buildings. on TV and radio, which they At last report, Leroy Clarke, charge are a "complete fraud on port agent, said that there were the public," • the Cooperative no Seafarers or members of their Health Federation of America re­ families injured or lost during the ports. storm. But casuelty figures keep 5—All sales figures indicate the mounting by the hour as rescue public is definitely succumbing to workers explore the drowned and the heavy television advertising littered country south of here.' In the words of a popular ballad. Seafarer Ed Skorupski for drugs and toiletries. Retail Tugs and other small boats was "all shook up" when he received the good news that ha sales of cosmetics and toiletries manned by Seafarers are engaged reached a record $1.3 biilion last in the rescue operations. had been chosen as one of the five winners of the $6,000 SIU year, ten percent over 1955. Big­ scholarships. His elation was 4No Ships In Port gest gains were in deodorants, There were no SIU vessels In understandable because a lit­ year he learned it would be pos­ make-up items and toothpastes, all sible for him to receive a high heavily advertised over TV. Excise port when the storm hit as Cities tle over a year ago, he did not school equivalency diploma by taxes on toilet preparations Jumped 15 percent in the last six months Service tankers rode it out In the even have a high school diploma, passing a series of examinations. of '56, indicating sales have increased and also, prices of these prod­ having been compelled by eco­ He headed for the offices of the ucts have gone up. Connecticut State Board of Educa­ nomic circumstance to .quit school tion in Hartford and underwent Television lends itself especially well to advertising of drugs and in his third year. two days of intensive testing which toiletries because it can show pseudo-scientific demonstrations and Skorupski made he passed with flying colors. use such devices as actors in white medical jackets who can con­ his scholarship vincingly talk like doctors, dentists and scientists. In fact, the whiteWith the equivalency diploma in the hard way. jacketed actors who seem to be learned doctors have become one of his pocket, Skorupski entered the The 28-year-old University of Connecticut last fall. Alcoa Steamship Company is the sore points. That's why you now see on the screen or hear, a little Seafarer was Despite his ten year absence from while after the white-jacketed pitchman has made his spiel, this state­ gifting its New York operations raised in an or­ school he did very well, racking ment; "This is a dramatized message." This statement, given in small rom Pier 6, Bush Terminal, to phanage and in up a B average in the first semes­ print or a low voice, is supposed to indicate that the white-jacketed Berths 20 and 22 in Port Newark.' 1946 at the age ter. Then his money ran out be­ The shift takes place July 10 with figure is not really a doctor or scientist. of 17 was turned fore he could go further. Now, the sailing of the Alcoa Puritan. Some authorities are also concerned that some "scientific" demonstra­ loose into the with the scholarship in his pocket, Skorupski The Port Newark facilities adtions shown on TV commercials may be faked. Evidence on this point world. He started he hopes to enter New York Uni­ Is more difficult to find, except that one commercial film-maker has oin those currently tenanted by shipping out then, joining the SIU versity this fall after a summer of reported he refused to make a television film for a large advertiser Waterman Steamship Company, sailing on SIU ships. His ambition which also had docked in Bush in the following year. who wanted to film an exaggerated "scientific" demonstration. For the past ten years he has Products claimed to help arthritis and rheumatism sufferers have Terminal before its move across been sailing regularly, usually as is to enter the teaching field. Skorupski was married last De­ become one of the most worrisome types of television advertising. the Bay about three years ago. electrician, but always regretted cember and now lives in Brooklyn. Alcoa's shift is based on the Mentholatum Rub advertised: "These are arthritic hands . . . You're that he had never been able to His last ship was the Seatrain New greater availability of trucking looking at them now as they experience a totally new kind of pain complete his education. Then last York. relief . . . The difference is a new formula . . . giving extra deep space, better road communications penetration power . . See how it disappears into the skin . . ." White­ via the turnpikes and savings in hall Pharmacal Co., maker of InfraRub, advertised: "Now science lighterage time. announces a new way to relieve pain—of arthritiSi rheumatism, back­ A newspaper dispatch last week reported that a farm equipment ache and muscle aches—without pills . . . Rubbed gently into the manager in Columbus, Nebraska, closed down his plant for a week painful area it penetrates so deep that it actually vanishes . . . Speeds to "get even" with the Federal Government. Reason? He was up the flow of fresh rich blood . . . drives away pain-causing con­ penalized $80 for failing to turn in withholding taxes on time. gestion . . ." The manufacturer, Leo Sokol, who is president of the Irrigation Omega advertised on radio: "You know how I suffered ... I talked Pump Company, indicated the Government would lose $133 a day to my druggist and he told me to rub my aching back with Omega in taxes and conceded that his shutdown "would hurt a lot of Oil . . . next morning I felt like a boy again ... It contains an active people." ingredient that actuaily penetrates the skin . , ." He charged he was fined because he was a few days late in Sonie of the same type of advertising appeared in magazines. depositing his withholding tax money. The FTC's complaint charges that these products give only tempo­ Under the withholding tax set-up the money deducted from an rary relief of the minor aches and pains of these ills. employee's wages is his tax money and has to be turned over to These companies and their ad agencies so far have not revealed the Government at specified intervals. Many employers get into their answers to these charges. trouble by holding on to the money as an interest-free loan from A useful booklet available from local Better Business Bureau's for a the Government and using it to finance a part of their day-to-day dime, called "Health Quackery," says no known drug, preparation or business operations. device may be truthfully advertised to the public as a cure or remedy It wasn't reported, but it's assumed that the company was prompt for arthritis. This is too complicated and serious a condition for selfabout deducting the money from wages every pay day. treatment. Hurricane Whips La. Coast; 350 Dead Quit High School, Now Wins SIU Scholarship Alcoa Shifts To Pt. Newark Pier Fined For Late Taxes, He Shuts Plant m pno-ros ^ ^-romes, ^ ?oefizY E' • M'emioik �SEAFARERS 100' raff* Elffhl July 5. 19SV English Channel Tnnnel Studied; Seek US Assist Interest fs again focused on the possibility of a tunnel un­ der the English Channel linking Britain and France. Since the notion was first conceived by Napoleon as a pos­ sibility for the Invasion of* Financial backing for the tunnel, England, the program for an which is estimated to cost about underwater passageway be­ $280,000,000, is one of the major Seafarers crowd headquarters shipping counter to throw in for jobs on the Atlantic Producer, which came under SlU contract last week. The grain-carrying tanker is operated by Pan-Oceanic S/S Co. SIU Mans 3rd Atlantic Tanker NEW YORK—"We picked up another T-2 tanker this week," reports Claude Simmons, port agent, "when the charter to Atlantic Refining Company on the Atlantic Producer ex­ pired." The vessel is being operated by Pan-Oceanic Steamship Company. The ship was one of five ves- 4" ' sels chartered to Atlantic by Rlon (Actlum), William Carruth (Seatrain); Maxton, A1 m e n a, Pan-Oceanic. Two of them, (Trans. Fuel), Robin Gray, Robin Chickasaw, Ideal X, Coalinga Hills the Atlantic Transporter and the Atlantic Importer, were returned last year. It is expected that the remaining two will be returned to the SlU-contracted operator when their charters expire. They are the Atlantic Shipper and the Voyager. There were , five Robin Line ves­ sels in port during the past period. Two of them paid off and three signed on. One of them, the Robin Gray, went out on the Moore-McCormick Scantic run up to the Baltic countries. There has been a fairly steady turnover in jobs in this area during the last two weeks. Job activity is not booming, but some jobs have stayed on the board for several calls before finding a taker. There were 22 payoffs, six signon, and ten in-transit vessels in port during the last period. The vessels paying off were the Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa Run­ ner (Alcoa); Angelina, Kathryn, Dorothy, Edith, Elizabeth, Beatrice (Bull); Steel Artisan, Steel Rover, Steel Voyager, (Isthmian); Seatrain Louisiana, Seatrain Texas, Seatrain Savannah, Seatrain Georgia, (Sea­ train); Robin Locksley, Robin Tuxford (Robin); Morning Light (Wa­ terman); Antinous (Pan-Atlantic); Bents Fort, Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ ice). The Steel Artisan (Isthmian), Goodfellow and Robin Hood (Robin) signed on. Ships in port to be serviced were the Seatrain New Jersey, Seatrain New York (Pan-Atlantic); Pan Oceanic Trans­ porter (Penn, Nav.); Petrochem (Valentine), and The Cabins (Ter­ minal Tankers). testing proposal killed the plan for the time being, but at least a piece of it is now being revived in dif­ ferent form. Could Bar Militants The broad wording of the comtnission-'s criteria such as "notori­ ously disgraceful conduct," and "activities or associations which tend to show that the individual Is not reliable or trustworthy" leaves plenty of room, if the poli­ tical climate was "right," at some future time, for barring militant union seamen who might be too active in pressing beefs and griev­ ances. Personal dislikes could eas­ ily enter the picture in cases of this kind. In addition, it is a known fact that some shipowners for years have been seeking some weapon for rejecting men who d;i not meas­ ure up to an arbitrary standard of perfection. In effect recomiSifefiSi obstacles to its construction. It is hoped that the project will raise some American interest and capi­ tal. Diagrams and sketches of the proposed underpass, as envisioned by the British Channel Tunnel Company, show twin railway tun­ nels 17 feet in diameter and about 30 miles in length. They would run from a point near Dover to Sangatte, near Calais. Ventilation problems, they said, make it extremely difficult to build such a long automobile tunnel. But this too will be taken into consid­ eration in the survey. Another factor in favor of such a tunnel is the movement toward closer British-French unity, politi­ cally and economically. A tunnel connecting the two nations would seem to be a logical development of this trend. Teamster members of Local 743 in Chicago have turned down a wage boost averaging five cents an hour offered by Montgomery, Ward & Co. The company's proposal was submitted to the members here without any recommendation from the negotiating council. Only 30 of the local's 4,500 members voted in favor of the offer. Similiar vot­ ing is expected from other locals covering about 20,000 teamster members who are employed in the company's mail order and store outlets throughout the country. The old contract expired June 1 and the employees have been work­ ing on a day-to-day basis." the use of "radiation sentries" with special detection equipment in all plants using fissionable. material. In a speech before labor leaders attending the second annual con­ ference sponsored jointly by Canisius College and the New York State Deptment of Labor in Buffalo, Fee proposed over-aH Federal control for nuclear instal­ lations. The Atomic Energy Com­ mission sets safety standards fo* plants run for the Government by private corporations, but all others are under state control. 4" Now under SlU contract Is the Atlantic Producer, shown here on the Delaware River two years ago. The Producer is the third of five tankers chartered to Atlantic that have been re­ turned to the SlU-contracted Pan-Oceanic S/S Co. since last year. The remaining two ships ore expected back when their Atlantic charters expire. CG 'Profiling' Pops Up in New Security Plan (Continued from page 2) tween the two nations has been revived and discussed among tech­ nical experts on both sides of the channel. At present there Is a new flurry of interest, with several factors and conditions tending to favor the tunnel. Two major 'companies, the Uni­ versal Suez. Canal Company and the British Channel Company, are starting extensive surveys of the many engineering, geological, fi­ nancial and political problems that would arise with such a project. The Universal Suez Canal Com­ pany, the operator of the Suez Canal until its nationalization by the Egyptian Government, is sup­ plying the specialists for the survey. If and when it settles its differences with Egypt, the company will also have a considerable amount of capital to invest into the project. be to inflict the same rigid security standards to seamen and water­ front workers who are not Govern­ ment employees as apply to Goverment employees in such sen­ sitive jobs as the foreign serv­ ice, where personal habits and as­ sociations are considered all-im­ portant in protecting Government secrets. The theory behind this program has been that a Federal employee who drinks to excess, "runs around" or has relatives or friends who are considered unreliable, might be subject to blackmail or other pressure which would lead to qjvulging of important in­ formation. Seamen, of course, are in no such crucial employment, security-wise. Seek Uniformity In drafting its program, the special commission has been at­ tempting to establish uniformity of procedures in all screening sys­ tems. It proposes the establish­ ment of a Central Security Office to supply hearing examiners for man involved would get a written statement giving the reasons for denial of clearance, whether he ap­ pealed or not. All hearings would now be secret. The right to confront accusers and have witnesses subpoenaed would be limited to those categor­ ies dealing with subversive acti­ vities of various kinds as well as to a new category, which is plead­ ing the 5th amendment before a Congressional committee, Federal court, grand jury or other author­ ized Federal agency. The latter provision is open to attack on the basis of recent Supreme Court de­ cisions. An interesting feature of the report calls for the Coast Guard to bear the costs of subpoenaed wit­ nesses if the seamen is vindicated but if he is denied clearance, the seaman has to pay the freight. However, in either case the sea­ men would have to post bond to cover the costs. The Commission's recommenda­ tions, of course, are not binding, J 9, .Congressional SetMiT.'US'*'.)i. 4" Investigators for the McClellan committee are reported checking up in Southern mill towns concern­ ing charges of employer-organized violence as well as collusion be­ tween employers and police to keep out unions. Last month in a letter to committee chairman John Mc­ Clellan, Washington "Representa­ tive John Edelman of the Textile Workers of America outlined eight such incidents of violence while city and town police stood by. One incident occurred at the Lowenstein Mill in Gaffney, South Caro­ lina, where a fire hose was turned on union organizers and companyhired goons used baseball bats on union representatives on a public street. Other charges included beatings of union organizers, in­ cluding women, and cases where organizers were literally "run out of town." 4 4 4 An arbitration board has blocked efforts of Bates Manufacturing Company to cut wages of 5,000 members of the Textile Workers employed in its five New England mills. Although all other employers agreed to an unchanged scale, Bates insisted on a pay cut when contracts were reopened last spring. "The decision is the only one that could have been rendered under the circumstances," declared Victor J. Canzano, the union's cot­ ton-rayon director. 4 4 4 Thomas F. Fee, international reprjBsentative of the Oil, Chemical aha"Atomic Workers, has urged Officials See Hub Disrepair BOSTON—A dismal picture of Boston's waterfront was revealed to state, city and Federal officials during a tour conducted by the city's harbor police. The tour, an all-day survey of Boston harbor from a police launch, highlighted scenes of falling piers, half-burned vessels and rotten piles, many of which are ready to break away and float into th* harbor to menace marine traffic. A tragic finish to the trip was th* news of the death of a 13-year old Charlestown boy who was elec­ trocuted by an exposed wire while playing on an abandoned pier. Th* launch, with the officials aboard, vi^as ordered to check into th* incident. The officials will confer within a few days to determine what course of action can be taken to repair and revivify Boston's water­ front or to require demolition of dangerous and unusable structures. Most of the decaying piers wer* privately owned. Shipping has been slow during the past two weeks, reports Jame's Sheehan, port agent. There wer* no vessels paying off or signing on. The Government Camp, Winter Hill (Cities Service); Robin Locksley, Robin Gray (Robin), and the Steel Rover (Isthmian) were in port to be serviced. ii: �Joly S. 1987 9EUFARERS LOG r«f« Nln* r \M I I I I I I I When the Steel Director came in recently from a long four-month trip the Union representative went aboard prepared to deal with the usual quota of beefs and OT disputes. ! To his pleasant surprise, he found that the ship had come in with just three I hours disputed overtime and a handful of repair I list items. What with a heads-up crew and a good gang of delegates the pay­ I off, pictured here, was smooth as can be. I I I I I Leon White, elect., (1) and ch. eng'r John Fennell talk repairs. With many of the gang bringing back a load of souvenirs and other purchases, from the run to India, US Customs inspector had a busy time checking out declarations and collecting duty charges. New stores come aboard to replen­ ish stocks after 4-month trip. C. A. Navarra, ch. cook and Simon Bunda, pantry, in galley. Andrew Sudol, oiler, (1) travels pretty much schooner-rigged, leaving ship with suitcase and overcoat. Not so for Seafarer Carlos L. Sy, MM, who makes way ashore with two pieces of wicker chair and table set he pur- ' th&sed b^4fsbas:' -»». =.. . ^... •»11 M.•.. - �Face Ten I I Julr I, 19ST SEAFARERS LOG ILO Treaty 'Bars' Slave Labor GENEVA—The International Labor Organization killed a surprise move by an Ameri­ can union delegate that would put teeth into the proposed world ban on slave labor. George P. Delaney, international representative of the AFL-CIO, made an unexpected proposal for the establishment I: of an international watchdog |"honor-system" draft treaty out- to his government. k-- committee to check on the lawing compulsory work as an in­ raises questions of federal-state re­ sincerity of the nations adopting the ban proposal. The rules com­ mittee held that the idea had been put in "too late" for consideration at the present conference. The delegates, representing gov­ ernment, industry and labor in the 78 attending nations, adopted the 2 More Seek US Giveaway WASHINGTON — Still on a "giveaway" spree. Congress is now considering two more bills which would lengthen the list of foreign nations anxious to get their hands on surplus US tonnage. One bill, just introduced In the House, would authorize the sale of 10 Libertys, plus four smaller type merchant vessels, to Pakistan. An­ other bill, introduced in the Sen­ ate, would authorize the sale of 10 Libertys and 20 Victorys to the Philippines. Both bills are now in committee. US maritime unions and the maritime industry, alarmed by the growing clamor for US tonnage, and the apparently benevolent mood of the Government toward the foreign requests, are girding for a hard fight against the give­ away program. strument of political coercion or economic development. Although there was no negative votes, the US employer delegate. Cola G. Parker, board chairman of National Association of Manufacturers, ab­ stained from voting. Delaney read to the conference excerpts from the United Nations special report on Hungary and questioned how the Soviet dele­ gates could stand before the con­ ferring member nations and "prat­ tle" of Moscow's de^re for peace or its concern for workers' rights. "How long do we propose to al­ low member states of the ILO to violate at will every principle of this organization and yet come here to boast of the ratification of con­ ventions?" He asserted that with­ out the proposed checkups treat­ ies to protect labor would be just "dead pieces of paper." Hungarian Representatives Leave The entire Hungarian delegation walked out during the attack by Delaney. They were soon followed by Prof. Amazasp A. Arutiunian, chief Soviet representative, who objected to Delaney's charge that Moscow had been guilty of "one of history's greatest betrjiyals." The NAM board chairman re­ fused to vote because it was his belief, he said, that it was improper for an international agency to adopt conventions governing the relations of an individual citizen Your Gear tor ship • •. tor shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SiU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Khakis Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters • Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials The treaty lationships under the Cojistitution which complicate ratification by the United States. Speaking on Russian capitaliza­ tion on his refusal to vote, Parker said, "Everyone here knows the Communists' support of this in­ strument is thoroughly and dis­ gustingly dishonest. They will shout from the housetops that they will ratify the instrument and seek to point the finger at the free na­ tions as the violators of the instru­ ment. And they will cynically go their way, continuing forced labor in all its forms so long as the rul­ ing clique determines that it is necessary to maintain their power." Lk. Cruise Ship In 4th Dock Mishap DETROIT — The Great Lakes SIU cruise ship Aquarama, carry­ ing more than 1,500 passengers, crashed into a dock and warehouse causing damage estimated at $30,000. It was the vessel's second mishap within a week, and her fourth in less than a year. The big reconverted ocean-going freighter was turning in the De­ troit River to head for Lake Erie when her bow hit the dock and warehouse of the Detroit News. A crane was knocked half-over and a section of bricks shaken loose from the warehouse. The big boat pulled free and continued on to Cleveland. Captain John Ward of the fireboat Kendall said that the cruise ship apparently had been caught by winds as she was turning and forced into the dock. Other Mishaps The ship had caused consider­ able damage to her bow last Sun­ day when she struck a dock in Cleveland. Last year she had crashed into a seawall at Muske­ gon, her home port, and later in the year backed into a seawall on the Windsor, Ontario, side of the Detroit River while leaving a dock. There were no reported injuries in her latest incident. The Aqua­ rama was recently the target of a Great Lakes District strike in a dispute over fit-out job rights. Money Exchange Rates Listed The following is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of July 5, 1957, and are sub­ ject to change without notice. Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage the SEA CHEST J..1 England, New Zealand, South Africa; $2.80 per pound sterling. Australia I $2.24 per pound sterling. Belgium; BO francs to the dollar. Denmark: 14.45 cents per krone. France; 330 francs to the dollar, Germany; 4.2 marks to the dollar. Holland; 3.7-3.8 guilders to the dollar. Italy; 824.8 lire to the dollar. Norway; 14 cents per krone. Portugal; 28.73 escudos to the dollar. Sweden; 19.33 cents per krona. India; 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 21 cents per riipee. Argentina: 18 pesos to the dollar. Brazil; 8.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay; 32.63 cents per peso. Venezuela; 29.83 cents per. bolivar. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), May S<— Chairman, M. T. Costallar Sacratary, H. W. Miliar. Captain warned men about missing fire and boat drills. $213 In ship's fund. CoUected $18 for sick crew mess. Talked about deck chairs. plalnad about officer's pantry eontalaIng numerous fars of presarvas for night lunch with tha crew pantry as bare as Mother Hubbard's closet. Steward said ha wlU sea to it that JeUles are equally distributed. Dis­ puted overUme. Steward suggested a change In regard to preparation of food. A very hearty vote of thanks ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), June S— Chairman, H. RIdgewayi Sacratary, to 2nd cook and baker, for his special W. H. Hamby, Man taken off sick pastries for entire crew. Crew asked In once. To see patiuhuan who Is to return all cups to pantry after us# about tha decks. to clean laundry room. STEEL ACE (Isthmian), June S— ANTINOUS (Waterman), May 24— Chairman, C. W. Champlln; Secretary, Chairman C. A. Hancock; Secretary, C. Elliey. $49 In ship's fund. Vote W. Webb. $18.50 in ship's fund. Sug­ of appreciation to baker for coffee gest that ship be exterminated for time snacks. Vote of thanks to second roaches and that new mattresses ba mate for chart and daily position data ordered. Everyone blowing top about posted' in messroom. Shower curtains roaches. Chief cook complaining about to be furnished aft. Hot water aft meat block. It needs trimming down. STEEL KINC, (Isthmian), May 24— Chairman, J. Keavney; Secretary, J. Purcall. Galley range still not In good working order. This is eld beef not taken care of In shipyard. Night lunch to be varied. Shower water too hot. Too much fraternizing top aide. Warning Issued if not stopped vfiU be dealt with accordingly. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), May 7 —Chairman, J. E. SwIdarskI; Secre­ tary, N. Abernathy. Time limit on clothes washing. Enough gear for sanitary man. Each department to clean laundry, library and cleaning gear locker In turn. not to be tampered with. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate Orlando. BALTORE (Ore), May S—Chairman, R. King; Secretary, J. Mehaleu. $8.23 ROYAL OAK (CItlst Service), May 12—Chairman, W, R. Thompson; Sec­ retary, D. Beard. Lake Charles agent says cots have been promised by com­ pany. Delegate will push Issue In Boston. Tough steaks are fUlhig up the garbage can. Many complaints on the sailing board. Please return cups to pantry. in ship's fund. Election of ship's SEAMAR (Calmar), May I*—Chair­ delegate. Fan in reacreation room to man, C. H. Sneif; Secretary, J. Swee­ be repaired. Night pantry te bs kept ney. Repair list turned In and report clean. Washing machine wringer to payoff time given. Suggest that be repaired. Additional bench needed on patrolman the skipper about fair In recreation room. Linen change practice Inseedraws on West Coast hours to be altered to suit the 13 to ports. Find out If the captain writes 4 watch. to our representatives about members of the crew who disagree with him CANTI6NY( Cities Service), June 2 on anything. —Chairman, J. Phillips; Secretary, -R. Deran. Safety reports to be made to delegate. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), June 3 —Chairman, P. Raid; Secretary. P. Keslan. Beef on discussing ship's and Union's business In 'gin mills. Deck delegate reported that brother had discussed ship and Union business in said gin mili. Union business should not be discussed while drinking. June i—Chairman, J. Maleney; Sec­ retary, F. Raid. Suggested ' that any brother leaving for ACS duty should have cash donation. Asked that prlvilegp of swapping watches should not be abused. Fans to be Installed in galley. Meat block to be reilnished. Larger variety of fresh fruit prom­ ised. Fruit and vegetables to be ordered oftener and in smaller quan­ tities to avoid spoilage. AU crew passageways were painted as prom­ ised. $30.15 in ship's fund. Request for Instructions on flreHghting equip­ ment. Delegate instructed to Investi­ gate fast loading at Lake Charles. All are satisfied with the Union's effort, on ACS beef. COALINCA HILLS (Pan-Atlantic), June 2—Chairman, P. Sheldrake; Sec­ retary, S. W. Nolan. Poor menu. Crew made complaint to steward about poor chow. DEL MONTE (Mississippi), May 34— Chairman, K. Winsely; Secretary, J. McPhee. $81.55 in ship's fund. Ex­ pense for voyage $20 for shrimp party. Same old ice-box meef. Motion made to advance funds for baseball equip­ ment. Suggestion made to help keep pantry cleaner. Steward asked to turn In all supply lists. EVELYN (Bull), June 5—Chairman, J. Tutwiiar; Secretary, J. Yuknas. $54.36 in ship's fund. Talk of repairs to be done th.it have been neglected. IRENESTAR (Traders) May 5— Chairman, V. D'Angelo; Secretary, H. A. Denten. ~ Quite a few brothers are sick. The captain says he wiU give either American mone.v or trav­ elers' checks. $15.70 in ship's fund. Suggest that ship's delegate see cap­ tain about repairing decks in cook's room. Old stack for galley range was blown off. Everybody on ship is happy. Good food. Vote of thanks to steward department. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), May 24—Chairman, C. Makuch; Secretary, E. Ceedwin. Sug­ gestion to settle all beefs with board­ ing patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward department for job weU done. OREMAR (Ore), May 1*—Chairman, D. Waters. Asked to have new re­ frigerator for crew pantry. $39.65 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks given to sanitary men who cleaned recreation room. Less noise in passageway so that those off watch will not be dis­ turbed. ROBIN CRAY (Seas), June 3—Chair­ man, D. Hail; Secretary, R. O'Brlan. To turn ship's fund to O'Brian for wedding present. New ship's dele­ gate elected. ROBIN TRENT (Seas), May 12— Chairman, W. Walker; Secretary, H. W. Clemens. Discussion on why there had to be fire drill over weekend. Chief mate promised to paint rooms and showers at beginning of trip. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. SANTORE (Ore), May 23—Chairman, C. Just; Secretary, C. E. RawMngs. $4.60 in ship's fund. Poor mattresses is present problem. Members com- YAKA (Waterman), May 24—Chair­ man, J. A, Danals; Secretary, S. Jo­ seph. Benches to be made for crew back aft. Screen doors put up back aft. Money draws will be put out In green backs and yen. Safety record on here is at its highest, No injuries due to working conditions have been reported for many months. The crew and skipper Bernardo working to­ gether on safety precautions. TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Water­ ways, May 17—Chairman, P. Conlsy; Secretary, L. W. Pepper. Keep keys of crew quarters on person to prevent unauthorized persons from entering foc'sles. Cautioned on . feeding na­ tives, especially baked bread, as bread Is made fresh dally. Remove all cots and blankets, pillows, etc., from hatches prior arrival in India. Doors to passageways to be locked. Crew's recreation room not to be used. VALCHEM (Valentine), May 25— Chairman, C. L. Kersey; Secretary, W. Nasta. $.30 used out of ship's fund to send important documents to sea­ man. Balance on hand $29.50. All crewmembers requested to keep the messhall clean when eating between meals. A discussion was held con­ cerning ordinary seaman and dayman. Requested to have patrolman in Phila­ delphia settle situation. VENORE (Ore), May 11—Chairman, J. Wilaszk; Sacratary R. Kelly. Dis­ cussion on keeping night pantry clean. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), May 2»—Chairman, H. Orant; Secretary, F. Reese. Discussion on burned out washing machine. $16 in ship's fund. New Iron In possession. Discussion on a change to assorted jams. IRENESTAR (Traders). June 3— Chairman, B. Hay; Secretary, R. Avers. S11.52 in ship's fund. Steward asked to get new sugar bowls for crew messhall. Discussion about money draws. Not enough American money aboard. Had to take half Italian money and half American money. A hearty vote of thanks given to stew­ ards department on job well done. MARGARET BROWN (Bleemfield), June 1—Chairman, J. Alien; Secre­ tary, B. Porter. Money collected for ship's fund $28.33, for magazines cost, $15.09, telegrams, $14.81. $.57 in red. To obtain new garbage cans for gal­ ley. To have icebox moved to mess­ hall. Dump ashtrays and put cups in sink. Have dirty linen laundered in Eui'ope. DEL SUD (Mississippi), May 24— Chairman T. Liber; Secretary, W. Perkins. No bottles to be brought aboard In St. Thomas and the beer would be taken away if anyone fouls up. Ship's fund contains $109. Need an additional washing machine. Movie projector to be given complete over­ hauling. Bartender asked all mem­ bers to help conserve bottles this trip by returning as soon as empty. STEEL FLYER^dshthmlan), June 2 —Chairman, C. E. Reynolds; Secretary, D. Dryden. Suggestion to keep wash­ ing machine clean at all times. $59 in ship's fund. Baker to put out more bakery goods at coffee time. A vote of thanks to steward department. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Mississippi) May 24—Chairman, P. Fox; Sec. S. Rivera. AU have been well. Repair list has been turned in. Most repairs have been done. Others wiU be done whUe the ship is in port. Some dis­ puted overtime on deck and engine dept. �July I. 1957 SEAFARERS Pare Elevea LOG Unlimited US Travel Via Aqaba Endorsed By Gov't 'Giant Step' WASHINGTON—US-flag shipping companies and captains of US vessels have been notifi^ by the State Department that in the Government's view, all ships have the right to "free and innocent passage" into the Gulf of Aqaba at the head of the Red Sea. The statement stressed that "The United States position is that the Gulf of Aqaba comprehends inter­ national water. That no nation has the right to prevent free and inno­ cent passage in the gulf and through the straits giving access thereto. "A denial of free and innocent passage through those waters to vessels of United States registry should be reported to the nearest United States diplomatic or con­ sular officer . . ." The statement came after Rus­ sian naval units passed through the Suez Canal headed for the Red Sea, leading to rumors that they would be used to support Egyptian blockade operations in the Gulf. Kem Hills First The SlU-manned tanker Kern Hills was the first major ship to pass through the Gulf into the Is­ raeli port of Eilat on April 7. It I; An overwhelming demonstration of SIU support among Baltimore tugboat crews has produced outstanding economic gains for the tugmen in short order. The dollars-and-cents victory follows a double-barrelled ballot win by convinc­ ing scores of 64-0 and 146-9 over District 50 of the United Mine Workers. The latest advances by the tugmen are a far cry from the nickel and dime handouts they've been accustomed to for years. Out of an estimated 63-cent-an-hour package of pay gains and other improvements in their new contract, 50 cents represents direct wage increases. Of this, 30 cents goes into effect immediately to help bring the wages of the Baltimore workers in line with those in other Atlantic end-Gulf ports. Baltimore previously had the worst conditions of any com­ parable harbor. These gains by the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Di­ vision on.behalf of the tug workers follow the pattern of pro­ gressive improvements by the SIU down through the years for workers in other harbors as well as deep-sea sailors. Sup­ port for the SIU in organizing campaigns and bargaining elec­ tions has always resulted in vastly improved conditions and benefits for unorganized workers. i" t New-Style 'Security' Somebody in Washington, whether in the Coast Guard or some other agency, just refuses to give up hope that someday they will be able to apply Annapolis-type standards to mer­ chant seamen. Three years ago, the Coast Guard came for­ ward with an elaborate physical-mental "profile" examina­ tion of seamen which would have barred all who didn't emerge as Sir Galahads with muscles. That scheme quickly evaporated following outraged protests by the SIU and other maritime unions. Now, under the guise of a revised security program, a spe­ cial commission is proposing that seamen be screened off the ships as "security risks" for unspecified physical and mental defects, for their personal associations and for vaguely de­ fined indecent conduct, immorality and "excessive" drinking. The SIU has always supported the principle of a screening program, with appropriate safeguards, when it is aimed at keeping genuine subversives off American ships. But when this program is broadened to include personal habits, person­ ality and character, it is time to call a halt. The job . of weeding out gashounds, performers and similar undesirables is one which the Union recognizes as a private affair be­ tween itself, the men and the shipping companies. It is no business of Government, call it "security" or by any other name. carried a cargo of oil from Iran. News of the Kern Hills voyage came a few days after the SIU of NA convention called for freedom of the seas in the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aqaba. The passage of the Kern Hills raised a furore in the Arab world and since then her activities have been under wraps. But word was received at SIU headquarters from the ship that she was due to make three or four more trips into the Israeli port. Newspaper reports last week confirmed that the Kern Hills has carried a number of car­ goes of Iranian oil to Israel. As a result of these voyages, the Kern Hills has been blacklisted by Saudi Arabia. Egypt and the other Arab nations have followed a pol­ icy of blacklisting vessels which service Israeli ports. The Gulf of Aqaba had been closed to shipping since 1950, ex­ cept for vessels going to the Jor­ danian port of Aqaba. Honor Memory Of Lundeberg Newly-christened the SS Harry Lundeberg, the huge Kaiser Industries gypsum car­ rier rests at anchor in Red­ wood City, California. At right, SUP Secretary-Treas­ urer Morris Weisberger is shown with plaque presented by the SUP to be placed aboard the ship. Below, Msgr. Matthew Connolly con­ ducts invocation. Behind him is Mrs. Lundeberg and chil­ dren: center foreground, C. E. Harper of Kaiser Industries, who was master of cere­ monies. At far right Is Jack Hatton, Marine Firemen's Union vice-president. Many personal friends of the late SIU of NA president and labor representatives were among the crowd at the christening. lliiilil |l i| •'t| �ISi.Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Steel Seafarer Takes A Beef By The Horns List Details In Cables To Union When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ships' crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. SIU crewmen on the Steel Seafarer successfully licked a restriction beef affecting half the crew and may have eased the way for better treatment of seamen at Khorramshahr, Iran, In the process. Drab as the Persian Gulf merchant seamen, which the gang accepted with thanks. The consul ports may be, they do offer a also delivered the goods in short change of pace from the ship. order. Besides, a guy likes to be able to "Passes for the entire crew de­ make the choice himself on whether livered aboard ship at 11 the next he'll stick on the ship or try his day," noted Calvin James, meeting luck ashore. That way he's got secretary. Eddie was chair­ no squawk coming unless it's to man. The overall Parr restriction beef kick himself for taking the PG run will naturally be taken up in due In the first place. A special ship's meeting on the course at the payoff. Seafarer set things in motion for —By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink an inquiry into the cause of the 'Sea-Spray' restriction to ship in Kuwait and the reason for the allotment of only 15 passes in Khorramshahr. An added mystery was the reason for supper at 4:30 on weekends in port. The chief mate, who was called Into the meeting, was unable to come up with an excuse either on the Kuwait restriction or the short rations on passes. It seems the mate got the word from the cap­ tain who was told by the agent, etc. Unfortunately, he didn't have any­ thing in writing, but they'd try to have "something" by the time of the payoff. Since payoff time was far off, this v/as little comfort. On the matter of the early sup­ per hour, there was even less of an explanation. None of this sat very well with the crew, which elected a com­ mittee to visit the American consul and check on the passes as a mat­ ter of immediate concern. "Passes?" said the consul. There are no restrictions on the number per ship, he pointed out. He also extended greetings to the whole crew through its committee, and "Best damn baker I ever sailed with Issued a "warm welcome" to all SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana B. J. Martin Eladio Aris Albert MartinelU Fortunato Bacomo Vic Milazzo Frank T. Campbell Joaquin Miniz John J. Driscoil W. P. O'dea Robert E. Gilbert George G. Phifer William Guenther G. A. Puissegur Bart E. Guranick George E. Renale John Haas Winston E. Renny Howard Hailey Samuel B. Saunders Percy Harrelson George Shumaker Taib Hassen Kevin B. Skelly BUly R. Hill E. R. Smallwood Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H. Kilgore Stanley F. Sokol Ludwig Kristiansen Michael Toth Frederick Landry Harry S. Tuttle Leonard Leidig Virgil E. Wilmoth Archibald McGuigan Pon P. Wing H. C. Mclssac Dexter WorreU VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY WiUiard Blumen Frank LaRosa G. E. Crabtree D. Ryan-McNeills Raymond M. Davis Ahmed Mehssin F. De Los Reyes Thomas Moncho Rufus Freeman Jan E. Mozden Burl Hairs Stefano Nappl h?i USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Alvoie Green August Eklund USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS William R. Bates E. Manuel Edward CaudUl James C. MltcheU Eddie S. Game Harold J. Romero M. N. Gendron Ernest T. Squires G. B. McCurley USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Lawrence Anderson Alvle Means William Bargone George MitcheU John W. Bigwood John A. Moloney Albert M. Blazio Simon Morris • Charles R. Bourg Michael Muzio Herbert Chattom Randolph RatcUS Henry Chemel Toxie Samford James Crawford Toefd Smlgielskl Serio DeSosa Wert A. Spencer William DriscoU Gerald L. Thaxton Evelio Gonzalez Lonnie B. Tickle Leon Gordon Dolphus Walker James Hudson Winon E. Walker George Kasprzyk James E. Ward Edward G. Knapp Ernest Wilson Leo Lang Clifford Wuerti William Lawless D. G. Zerrudo Harry P. Lewis Jacob Zimmer Robert McEvoy WiUiam HaveUn B. E. McLamore USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. WilUam Caefato John J. Flanagan WUUam Calefato Obert J, Morgan Wayne T. Center USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin Deibler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnittke VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS J. P. WRUamson Hans Hanssen Frank S. Paylor Henry Herkinhein Markos Potiriadij Oskar Kaelep Jose Rodriguez Alfred Kaju Robert Sojka Michael V. Kicko R. Szczygiel John Klepadlo USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Robert G. Sawyer Charles Culpepper M. G. Shankls USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Roy J. Barker Alexander Lelner Noah C. Carver Nareisos Yabot USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco BiUie Padget Jimmie Littleton J. A. Richardson Fred MUier USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Elmer Baker George LitchReld Joseph W. Brodeur William Mellon Estaban Conquet Harry Muches Victor B. Cooper Raymond Perry Claudius Fisher Edward Roberts Gorman T. Glaze Thomas Rowe WiUiam I. Healey Paul Strickland Herman Kemp Claude Walker Edward J. KnauS MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY | ZONE STATE I TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change • of address, please give your former address below: J ADDRESS CITY ZONE STATE i j Juljr 5, 196T Chlwawa Backs Coal Beef Fight To the Editor: Brother Allen W. Fitts gave a first-hand account of what is going on at Norfolk regarding the American Coal beef at the last ship's meeting on the Chl­ wawa. Fltts spent several weeks waiting for employment there but failed to score with a 1921 discharge. A full discussion of the ACS beef was held on here, which letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOO must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. disclosed that all brothers are completely satisfied with the Union's efforts on this drive. A motion was carried by a 100 percent hand vote to donate cash for any brother leaving for ACS duty, Jesse Henry Ship's reporter if 4" Offers Thanks To Blood Donors To the Editor: The family of Mrs. Mamie Lee and the George P. Llhhy family wishes to sincerely thank the members of the SIU who so kindly offered to contribute blood for Mrs. Lee. We want to specially thank Max E. Nims, who gave a pint of blood, and Luther Mason, who offered to keep an appoint­ ment on May 22nd if he did not get a ship in the meantime. Although Mrs. Lee passed away on May 23rd, everyone has the everlasting gratitude of the family. Winifred Murphy 4 4 here, plus 14 officers and rooms for 12 passengers. There are 11 men in the deck department, 12 in the engine and 11 in the steward, but she seems to be a little short In the steward de­ partment as there are so many decks and it is very inconven­ ient to get around. Stan Schuy­ ler, the steward, is doing a fine job getting the ship in shape with the men he's got but he could use at least one more util­ ity man. We are hoping to bring, her back to Jacksonville in fine shape as she was a mess when we joined her in Baltimore. Eddie Eriksen 4 4 4 Urges Visitors To Disabled Moii To the Editor: Well, 1 am out of the hospital again for a while. I am staying with my sister here in Florida, and like It very much. I don't see any of my ship­ mates since this place Is off the beaten path, hut my heart Is still in New Orleans, The doc­ tors and nurses there are tops. They kept me alive when it didn't seem at all possible. I would like to make a sugges­ tion that when the Union wel­ fare representatives visit the hospitals they should report the brothers there who are on the disability list. Otherwise, no one knows we are there and we get no visitors. Believe me, I am proud to belong to the SIU and grateful for the assistance I receive. Without it, I would be at a com­ plete loss. I cannot do any work of any kind and may have to return to the hospital at any time. I sure have lost quite a little weight. My normal weight was 4 Carib Queen is Getting In Shape .To the Editor: We finally crewed the Carib Queen in Baltimore on May 25th. She had been in the Maryland shipyard for over a month due to a breakdown on her last voyage hack from Eu­ rope. She Is quite a ship, a con­ verted LSD, that carries truck trailers and automobiles. It's quite a thing to find your way around the ship. It took the average new crewmemher a half hour to locate his foc'sle. Be­ fore we left Baltimore, SIU pa­ trolman Eli Hanover came aboard to see if everything was in shape. We almost carried him with us to Jacksonville hefore he finally found his way hack to the dock. We are now on our second run to Puerto Rico and it looks like we will have this ship In fine shape once everybody gets used to her. The skipper Is Capt. Alexander Stewart and the chief officer E, Olsen was the former captain on the SS Southport. We expect to make a round trip between San Juan and Jacksonville on a tenday schedule once everything is set up right. There is a large crew on Taking It easy down In Florida, "Biackie" Mason sends regards to all hands. 210 or more, hut at present I am down to 155 and feel very weak. I cannot walk a block unless I stop to rest in between, so I don't walk much. Here in Green Cove Springs, the water is full of sulphur. It tastes horrible to me and smells worse, hut I think it may help me, so here I am. My brotherin-law is a naval officer sta­ tioned here, and I think he is one swell guy. I spend most of my time by the TV and also take a short ride now and then, though I could do just as well without it. In closing, let me wish all the officers and members the best of luck. Keep up the good work, as we are still back of you and pulling the best we can. James "Biackie" Mason �luly i. 1957 OCBAN DBBORAH (OcMn Trans.) April 28—Chairman, Hardlns; Set. Walnberg. Mptlon to try and obtain ' canned milk aboard and wherever possible to obtain fresh milk In cans. Discussion on various Items. Two men leaving ship. Keep quarters clean on leaving ship or else be turned in to the Union. Have arrangements made for drinking water In foreign ports for labor gangs. OCEAN EVA (Ocean Clippers) March 31—Chairman, W. Johnson; Sec. John J. Doyle. Last ship's treasurer left 810.45 In the ship's fund with dele­ gate. Seen captain in regards to offi­ cers getting more cigarettes than crew (he said it was the purser's doing and he will have him issue the same amount to all from now on). May 26—Chairman, W. J. Anderson; Sec. W. Tresembe. Ship's delegate read American Coal reports. Vote of thanks to men taking jobs on these ships, and Union brothers helping out with this beef, also vote of thanks to the SlU brothers from headquarters. Ship's delegate to see captain about painting crews foc'les. Vote of thanks to the steward's department for very good food and menu. Steward F. Fetcher and chief cook W. J. Ander­ son to keep up the good work. MARY ADAMS (Bloemfleld) May S —Chairman W. Rhone; Sec. J. F. Austin. Everything is okay and all repairs were made at the end of the last voyage from the Far East. Some disputed overtime in the steward dept. Have it clarified in the LOG as to whose duty It is to secure the linen for the engine and deck departments. Vote of thanks to the crew for its cooperation with the service and keeping the messroom clean. MARYMAR (Calmar), May If—Chair­ man, M. Flood; Sec. W. Clegg. Report on food situation, agreed food has Improved since new steward has been aboard. No disputed overtime in any department. Suggested repair iist to bo sent to headquarters from Panama, also a letter to be sent to New York in regard to safety conditions aboard this ship. MAXTON (Pan Atlantic) April It— Chairman, J. Ollsei tec. M. Eschenko. Suggested to buy Pepsl-Cola with ehip's fund. A hand vote was taken and the majority accepted. The ship has been sold and will be taken over by another company in the near fu­ ture. Repair list to be made out by all delegates. MOUNT VERNON (North Atlantic Marine) May 2S—Chairman, None at present. Former ship's delegate hos­ pitalized in Haifa, Israel. Meeting of department delegates to be had prior to next regular shipboard meeting. Discussion on disputed overtime and the division of overtime In the deck dept. New York to be notified of the man hospitalized In Haifa. Repah- list to be sent to New York as the needed repairs have not been taken care of. OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Trans.) April 14 — Chairman, C. Alnsworthj Sec. R. O. Masters. Everything run­ ning smooth, disputed overtime, to be left to patrolman at payoff. Dele­ gates to repair lists in order. Dis­ cussion on bigger or more percolators for coffee time. One solution to have officers make own coffee or use their pots. Silex mentioned, but voted down. Left up to steward to correct situa­ tion. Men leaving vessel ito strip bunks, and leave foc'sles clean. Vole of thanks to steward department. OCEAN JOYCE (Ocean Clippers) April 18—Chairman, D. Edwards; Sec. 8. Malkln. The former ship's deleg.ate having left the ship, there was no report. A new ship's delegate was duly elected. The chief electrician requested that all electric fans need­ ing repair, or overhauling to be re­ ported to him personally, to save time. The second electrician was Instructed to adjust the washing machine so that it was again in good working order. It was voted by the member­ ship present that in Korea all doors leading to outer decks are to be kept closed: and wired fast, at all times while the ship is in port. Any "trad­ ing" done by the crew, with the Koreans is to be done outside on the deck and not in the foc'sles. OCEAN NIMET (Maritime Overseas Corp.) Nov. 4—Chairman, W. Kenny; See. L. B. Bryant. Food situation was corrected. The steward claims now we have a new chief cook and Im­ provement will be made. Good food is on the ship and will be put out. The last cook was incompetent and mlolng good food. The steward is willing to work with ship's delegate on suggestions. December 30—Chairman, Wm. D. Kenny; See. L. B. Bryant. We have had a pretty pleasant trip and there has been no performing. Going in with a clean payoff no beefs. Three PaiC« TUrtMiir; SEAFARERS LOG (3) men paid off 111 and two (8) men in Japan and the deck engineer taken .off at sea and put aboard USN8 Ed Patrick. Repair list to be liiade up day of payoff. All linen to be sent below as soon as possible. Steward department was complemented. - PENNMAR (Calmar), May 24—Chair­ man, V. E. Monts; Sscrotsry, James McLlnden. The deck department Is working in harmony as a unit. There is no beef and very little disputed overtime. Ail communications are taken care of. i^ch and every one are on their best behavior so there is nothing to report. Brother Noreb was elected ship's delegate by ac­ clamation, a job he held temporarily till he was officially elected. Every­ thing Is in order so there Is no com­ ment or suggestion in good and wel­ fare. REBECCA (Intercontinental), May 10—Chairman, S. Resoft; Secretary, R. Hernandez. Nothing to report. Everything is running smooth. Rec­ ommend to every one to clean their foc'sles before leaving and to stay sober for payoff. Paint deck dept. shower and heads: also to finish paint­ ing the port holes at the crew mess hail. To fumigate the ship for rats and roaches. Ask the company for another room for either the chief cook or night cook and baker, as the one now In use Is too crowded with the three cooks. To pick up books when the patrolman comes to ths ship and not before; to let the ship dciegate talk to the boarding patrol­ man without any ofte Interrupting in their conversations. Vote of thanks to the stewards department. No data—Chairman, John Malkotkoi Sacratsry, Marty Culp, Deck depart­ ment controversy over sandblasting overtime. Is this overtime and a half or what? Cleaning of laundry to be done by departmcpts. Question on floor regarding conversion of stew­ ard's head to electrician's repair shop, also three cooks crowded in one room. Electricians have separate rooms. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), May » — Chairman, D. Hlghtowerr Secretary, Red Brady. Ship's delegate reported on the death of Snd elect, giving details as to the disposition of the body after the ship leaves this port. It wiU be noted that body wiU be returned to the USA aboard the SS Robin Grey, now in the port of Beira. A letter to headquarters in detail is now undertaken. ROBIN KIRK (Robin), May 4—Chair­ man, R. Collins; Secretary, R. V. An­ derson. A few minor bgefs all taken care of to everyone's satisfaction. Brought up the condition of the ship's fund. It was suggested that a volun­ tary donation of 82 be made to the ship's fund to bring It up to strength. Hand vote 23 for. Practice of throw­ ing butts on the deck to be discon­ tinued. Each watch leaves the messhail clean for the next man coming on. ROBIN MOWBRAY (Robin), March 3—Chairman, M. Flowers; Secretary, A. Ooncalvas. The chief electrician called a special meeting and reported the following to the membership. "On March 26th the chief engineer knocked both electricians off cargo watches between the hours of B PM and 8 AM, stating that they could go ashore or go to sleep as they wished and that the electrician con­ cerned would receive the normal overtime involved between those hours. Ha said the purpose of this was to eliminate rest periods the next day and that he had been in­ structed by the Robin Line NY office to follow this course thereby making It a test case against rest periods, etc. Since the above Is a direct violation of our 8IU contract and without precedent in my long experience, I felt that the membership should be Informed so that Headquarters can be notified accordingly." Tha member­ ship after discussing the above at length agreed and concurred that since the matter is of direct concern to every SIU man, it should be re­ ferred to Headquarters for immediate action. May I—Chairman, F. Shea; Secre­ tary, S. V. Johnson. One man missed ship. Letter to be sent to LOG con­ cerning treatment given to Brother Powell during illness on board en route to home. Few hours' disputed overtime. All brothers ask to return cups to messhall after use. All broth­ ers were asked to wear pants when entering messhall. Brothers were itht also reminded to return all cups to messhaU or pantry after using same. A vote of thanks to the steward's department. Steward asked member­ ship to back delegate up in trying to gat more frozen food per voyage as same was pretty low this trip. A Boatman V Life on the Hoogkly By Seafarer James "Pat" Conley "The Hooghly Is my life, my home. I love this great river." And Rasool, who owns his boat and has lived on this river all his life, stroked his white beard as he smilingly scanned the row of boats lining the bank and, past them, the great ships that come from far-away places. Life for the boatmen on the Hooghly is varied and inter­ esting; it is never dull. Early morn­ ing finds them cleaning and wash­ ing their boats, getting ready for the day's work and preparing their mid-day meal. The rice is already boiling in the pot and the smell of spices is in the air. Their work mainly concerns the ferrying of passengers and trans­ porting cargo up and down the river. Country craft bring in an "On the Transatlantic dis­ charging grain in Calcutta, with a back-load of iron ore for Mojl, Japan. Probable sailing date July 2nd, but the monsoon season is now pre­ vailing and seeing the start of the rains noted for India. Port time has been up to the pres­ ent time three weeks, with 13 days to go. The heat is ter­ rific and the city stinks with filth, having a cholera and flu epidemic with many fatal cases ... "Have watched these Hoogh­ ly River boatmen for days liv­ ing and sleeping on their sam­ pans and dhows. It is remark­ able how they survive on a handful of rice and jug of water , . ." assortment of merchandise from the country and bring hack all kinds of goods for the villages. Boatloads of green vegetables and fruits such as bananas and melons come by river. During the summer it is usual to" see boats heavily laden with water pots of various sizes and shapes. Riverside Hay Market A wholesale market for hay has been conveniently established on the hank of the Hooghly. What looks like a row of floating huts from a distance, turns out to he boats laden with this commodity. Transactions between merchants are carried out while the unload­ ing is being done. It is fascinating to observe boat­ men hauling logs on the water. Son ' of them, standing on the Indian booiman and partner try to peddle off some "bargains" in souvenir wore to the Alice Brown. A wooden chest ond some decorotive plotters were omong the ofFerings, but no.one would soy just how they mode out. Photo by Williom Colefoto. floating logs chained together, dis­ play considerable skill. Their agil­ ity and sense of balance are de­ lightful to watch. A strong community spirit pre­ vails. Hindus and Moslems work side by side in perfect harmony, whether they come from Bihar. Orissa or West Bengal. If a boat is in need of repairs, willing hands do the job. Afternoon Siesta Mid-day is siesta time on the Hooghly, The boatmen, after their meal and a smoke, relax. All activ­ ity ceases and the boats are at rest. Dhotis tied to the masts to dry flutter in the soft breeze. As the sun goes down Moslem boatmen stand on their boats—it is time for namaz or prayer. The setting sun casts a reddish glow on the praying figures. Then the boats are anchored for the night. With the coming of night on the river, lights'are lit on boats and ships, sending their gleams over the darking waters. Howrah Bridge wears a garland of lights. This is the moment for the artist and lov­ ers of beauty. In the words of Whistler: "The evening mist clothes the riverside with poetry, as with a veil, and the poor buildings lose themselves Where Do You Start? STEEL AFFRBNTICE (lihmlan). May 12—Chairman, 1. Dora; Secretary, F. Ferez, All repairs have "been, done. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sail Away By William I. Terry Are you blue, merchant seaman? Are you homesick? Do you long for a deck beneath your feet? Seems to me There is nothing here can cheer you. Since you've been on this shorebound retreat. Cast off all your spring-lines, me hearty, Make haste for the sea and away. Then I'm sure you'll be happy again, lad. And your heart sing at each break of day. Just climb that familiar old gang­ way. To the seamen's own heaven of. rest; Where the smile of God's glory heairfb on you. And your seamen's .heart fills with a zest. For the rain, and the wind And the sunshine, And the life you know you love best! WACOSTA (Waterman), April 28— Chairman, J. Burehlnal; Secretary, E. Ray. Repairs are being attended, I, have new skipper this trip. Ports of call are Yokosuka, Yokohama, Inchon, Yawata, back to Pacific coast. In that order. Due to the shortage of hot water in crew's shower aft, chief engineer is keeping log on his ad­ justments to determine causa so as to know if tank needs replacing. Ship's laundry to be kept clean by the individual in conjunction with a schedule to be placed by the dept. delegates, also to have bulkheads and deck clean. Vote of thanks go' to acting ship's delegate Scott for doing a fine job. All beefs to be settled through the respective delegates of the departments. A vote of Ahanks was given to the Union officials, and the OLD-TIMERS, for the splendid job they are doing on the American Coal beef. in the dim sky, and the tall chim­ neys become campanili, and the warehouses are palaces in the night, and the whole city hangs in the heavens, and fairyland is hefore us, and Nature sings her ex­ quisite song to the artist alone, her son and her master—her son in that he loves her, her master in that he knows her." Now Rasool's day is done and so to sleep, a rest hard-earned and well-deserved is, the boatmen's life on the Hooghly. Pile of dishes from the passenger dining room inspires mixed feel­ ings from Seoforers on the Del Norte. Brother Willioms behind the counter (he's the dishwosher) leoves no doubt qbout his views on the motter, os golley delegote Bob Brown, butcher Felix Jorocinski, ship's delegote Joe Collins ond reporter George McFoll (right) look on. The boys feel Willioms "eorns every ^ ond then tome" of his twd hours per doy OT and thot there ought to be o sliding tcole for the job, bosdd on the number of possengers oboord. Photo by Leroy Rinker So here's to Godspeed on trip, mate. May you sail in His graces care. And when you return from voyage. Welcome home to a family cares. your and your that Yes, welcome to friends and rela­ tions. Who envy your gait and your dare. But, who, when you're out on the ocean Whisper your name in each prayer. �w;-4| July 8. W51 KK AF Pace ^— Bemardl w# worUng togetoer on safety precautions and hop# ^ Poetry Volume to keep things this way. *%h;fography Is the number Halls Late Son one hobby of this c«w. But To the Editor: cars, baseball, foreign afPlease send the LOG to our snorts and Union activity genhome address. As a general orally count for their share of rule my husband, Richard R. koWs brings the LOG homo the discussions on this long when he's in, but when he goes to sea I don't get to read it, and ^"we'especlally^ant to thank the LOO for clarifying the I do miss it. I would also like to state that origin of the ship's name in the Xpfll 26 issue, ft helped spice I have a book being for a spell. by the Pageant Press of New up the conversation Sam Josepn York which will be out late in Ship's reporter (Ed. Note: Okay, now how about tome photos from all you YAKA hobbyists. You must have some we could use in print.) ^se Your Razors, Fellas? T!™"dio o'-» SID HAll WmORY SlU, A&G District 298 Main SL Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, BALTIMORE . Earl Sheppard. Agent BAGOTVILLE, Quebec ^phwml' 545 BOSTON .. • • • • • • Vgent'" Richmond 2-0140 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St.^Davlds^St. James Sheehan,. Agent OS cf PtArre St. HOUSTON, . .; • • V; capital 7-6558 Kohert Matthews, Agem. ^ QUEBEC , LAKE CHARLES, La HEmlock 6-5744 ®'PS®'2-5M2 Leroy Clarke, Agent Lawrence St. SAINT JOHN NB MOBILE A oVnt HEmlock 2-1754 Cal Tanner. Agent MORGAN Cl^ -' Phone 2156 Great Lakes District Tom Gould, Agent Bienville St. NEW ORLEANS. ..•••• • • " 8626 ALPENA ««N-rhrel7^|i Lindsey WdUams, Agent Brooklyn NEW VORK 673 ^O'^Yacinth 9-6600 BUFFALO, NY... • • j.jgygiaiid 7391 NORFOLK "MAdison"2-98M CLEVELAND PfflLADELPmA^ ®^Ilark"?7-16®35 DETROIT d; TIERRA PB- OXn,UTH i£'Wj?t»gent • ..1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 SOUTH CHICAGO... • p^g^gS^E®^ wlld Turnabout f^HSng ie^"^ Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck ^ g^Tjoik""^ k More": l"d.- u: Mtlthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Kne'^ PORTLAND " CA^^^"43®36 RICHMOND, Calif....510 WacdonaW^.^^^^^ SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE =^®°Vat 0290 WILMNGTON NEW YORK '"lerm'naT 4-3131 675 «h Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S MONTREAL 136|ho"n°JMi 634 St. Jam^^St^West "«r3"3l2'i fX PORT COLBORNE 103 TORONTO, Ontario "In^pul 1-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617V4 Cormorant^SL To the Editor: We of the SS John C, in a general meeting under good and welfare recently discussed the use of travelers' checks for draws, which this ship has been doing. .. We believe this provision should be taken out of the agreement now that there is no big demand for American money. It is a lot of bother for the crew to cash these checks, as we have found in lots of the ports of the world. In Rouen, France, for initance, there Is only one hotel where you can cash a check and you have ta have your seamen's *44 papers to do that. In Dunkerque no small bar will cash them. Robin Trent Only one nightclub that doesn t in Good Shape open until 8 PM will handle them. Even if you buy a drink All letters to the To ihe Editori publication in the SEAFAR­ Enclosed are the minutes of they still do you a big favor by ERS LOG must be signed our last meeting here on the taking them. In Turkey things were a little by the writer. Names will Robin Trent. Everything is fine be withheld upon request. on board, as you will notice better. You can go to the legal exchange with them, but you when you read the lutnutes. Our meals are superb, pre­ lose by not having the green June. The title ia Wle , Thoughts In Poems" by Dixie pared by Danny Lippy. Nick stuff. Then we went to Peru, where Allen, which is the Pseudonym Gaylord and BUI Hand. our. I use. You will no doubt see baker. Our steward is Harry we arrived on a Sunday after­ the advertisements in "The New Trash, and very capable at it. noon. when the banks are York Times" and "New York After arriving at Trinidad we closed. It was just lucky there sailed on to Capetown, South was a souvenir shop that would Herald Tribune." Africa, and wiU make every poit 'cash them. Otherwise we would My son was also i'l have had to stay aboard the chant marine as a radio o^cer, UD to Mombasa, BEA, ship. .. We are looking forward to but passed on from » heart at­ In Kamaishi, Japan, even the tack four years ago aboard the receiving our LOGs and also the SS Yaka. His name was Coty "Report to Seafarers" from bank wouldn't take travelers L. Allen, and you will find his Secretary-Treasurer Paul Haii, checks. We had to wait two picture on the Jaeket coyer of which I trust you wiU send to days for the yens to come from Capetown until we hear Yokohama. In all or most ports, the book. He started it, and after his death, with the en­ from you, the best to you and US currency must be declared couragement of some of his your staff on behalf of the crew and exchanged through legiti­ mate channels, which are only shipmates. I decided to finish of the Robin Trent. open during our working hours. Peter Karas the book and publish it. Such things as ship's treasury ship's delegate It is dedicated to him, and if pools are virtually Impossible you do chance to see it and * 4 4 ^ because there is no small cur­ read it, you will find it very inrency available. There also is A Helping Hand spirinSt I'Hi sure. always some confusion about Best wishes to all the boys in Is Appreciated signing the checks, etc., and the SlU. ^ someone always ends up with a To the Editor: check with only one signature Recently I again had to call 3^ 4for assistance from the SIU and Lauds Claiborne, again the Union came through ''"in short, these checks may have been a good deal a few with fiylng colors. Pioneer Crews years ago,'but times and condi­ on May 18 I was rus^®d To the Editor: the hospital. My son called Le- tions have changed, and they We would appreciate if you roy Clarke, port agent at the are now a pain In the neck. Steve Szanto, Jr. would send our thanks through Lake Charles SIU ®*: Ship's reporter the LOG to the crewmembers plained to him that my jiushand and captains of the SS Clalbofne was in the Persian Gulf and he 4 4 4 and SS Alcoa Pioneer. took care of all Particnla" He We are very thankful to them advised my son what to do and Praises Gain for the beautiful fiowers and the was a mountain of strength to In Tug Drives expressions of sympathy they us. I was in the hospital until sent upon the loss of our be­ May 29 and it was a wonderful To the Editor: The crewmembers of the SS loved mother and wife, Mrs. G. feeling to know you have a Danzey Vandersall. She died friend when in need. I know Santore wish to extend a vote my husband will be very grate­ of thanks to the organizing de­ on May 8, 1.957. W. C. Vandersall ful to know what the Union did partment, the negotiating com­ for me, and I want everybody mittee and all concerned for a t 4 4 job well done on their recent know, too. Yaka Boasts Top elseSotoonce accomplishments with the Hous­ again thanks to Le roy Clarke and to the SIU for ton and Baltimore tugboats. Safety Record The same applies to the work the helping hand. It ts * com­ To the Editor: forting thing to know there 18 being done in connection with The safety record here on the that hand to help you whi^ the American Coal beef. Vflka is at its highest. No in­ your husband is so far fiom E. J. DeBardelaben juries due to working condhions Ship's Reporter Florence Adams have been reported for many t^cme* months. The crew and Capt. letters To The Editor t!d fey VANCOUVER, BC Sees Travelers' Checks Useless "Shuiter-bug" T. W. Rogers, wiper, has the tables turned on him OS shipmate Merwyn E. Watson catches him during the last trip of the Fairland as a conventional C-2. The ship is to be converted into a spe­ cial containership. By Bernard Seaman �•:m^: jTidy X, lflS7 Good 'n Welfare All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: 4 4 4 4 4 4 it ii/ Martha Rae Wilson, born June Ronald Battagiia, born May 30, 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Ray Wilson, Hickory, NC. Battagiia, New Orleans, La. if iCi iit Paula E. Buck and Beverly A. Buck born May 11, 1957, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Ben D. Buck, Ever­ ett, Pa. ^ $ Gloria M. Cubano Mercado, born June 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Cubano, San Juan, PR. 4 Mayflower II Gets Hoopla Reception In NY Harbor The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: 4 4 4 4 4" I EVERY I SUNDAY IDIRECT VOICE IRROADCAST I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' WFK-39. 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. s WFL-65, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MID 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue .. • Every Sunday, 191-5 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCa Europe and North America - .. coal from Philadelphia to Antwerp, and Germany and Italy, among other countries, are also seeking tonnage. The Navy testimony was given by Rear Admiral Thomas Burrowes in a hearing on bills which would authorize the sale of reserve fleet vessels to American citizens as well as to foreigners. Denise Ellen Forster, bo'm May 30, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Keith Forster, Rochester, NY. Randall Neat Bartlett.- born June 7,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Diane LaVcrne Bamette, born L. Bartlett, Mobile, Ala. May 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Floyd G. Barnette, Baltimore, Md. Jerry Paul Jackson, born June 4 4 4 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. JimCarlotta Estelia Greaux, born mie Lee Jackson, Houston, Tex. May 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Louis F.. Greaux, Texas City, Tex. William-Daniels, born February 4 4 4 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter John D. Milton, Jr., born June Daniels, Brooklyn, NY. 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John 4 4 4 D. Milton, Roanoke, Va. Dorothy May Viera, born May 4 4 4 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Eileen Josephine O'Brien, born Viera, New Orleans, La. 4" ly foreign countries. The Navy contends that there is already an indicated shortage of 110 dry cargo ships for mobiliza­ tion purposes, and it says that in case of an emergency, the US would stand a better chance of recovering ships transferred to the so-called "flags of convenience" like those of Liberia, Panama and Honduras. These ships, the Navy claims, remain under effective American control, but this is not true of the ships sold to "friendly" countries like Belgium, West Germany and Italy. One. of the Congressional bills Norbert J. Violante, born May 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ seph Violante, New York City. 4 WCO-16908.8 KCa East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCa West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Navy Opposed To Liberty Ship Sales To US Allies WASHINGTON—With foreign interests now bombarding this country with bids for surplus tonnage, and a number of bills now pending in Congress to authorize such sales, the Navy has come out in oppo--^ sition to the sale of any re­ now pending would authorize the serve fleet Libertys to friend­ sale of ships to Belgium to c^ry Susie Virginia Jones, born June May 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. », 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Francis J. O'Brien, New York City. D. Jones, Mobile, Ala. 4 PV« FiftecB SEAPAREnS LOG Seafarer Jack Farrand takes the floor under Good and Welfare at hq meeting to voice his satisfaction at the complete medical examination he received in the health center. The Mayflower II, picturesque reproduction of the original vessel of the Pilgrims, completed another stage of her good will journey to the United States pulling into tb6 Fort of New York, with the aid of with a ticker parade up Broadway tugboat. The vessel received a tre­ to city hall. Mayor Wagner ex­ mendous harbor reception from tugs, small craft, and pleasure ships as she rounded the Statue of Liberty. As she pulled away from the Statue, two helicopters dropped in close to her sides. The uptake from their blades emptied the wind in the sails of the ship causing her to lose speed and turn around. Within minutes the May­ flower II was reluctantly heading back to Staten Island, and the open sea. Police launches accompanying the vessel radioed the pilots to keep clear after they heard Captain Alan Villiers request the 'copters, in nautical language to "go away." Villiers then ordered all sails furled and called for the tug which had towed them from Plymouth. The city gave an official welcome to the captain and his 21 man crew 50-Cent Raise On Bait. Tugs Joseph I. Stringfellow, 45: On March 19, 1957, Brother Stringfellow died of a heart ailment in the Duval Medical Center, Jack­ sonville, Fla. He joined the Union on November 28, 1938, and sailed in the steward department. Brother tended the city's greetings and Stringfellow is survived by his presented citations to the pilgrim wife, Margaret Stringfellow, of costumed seamen. Mobile, Ala. The vessel and its barkers have 4 4 4 had much publicity lately with ac­ Orville E. Abrams, 64: Brother cusations of excessive commercial­ Abrams, died on April 22, 1957 in ism in the handling of the project. the USPHS Hospital, San Fran­ It was originally intended as a good cisco, Calif. Death was caused by will gesture from the people of a malignancy. He joined the Union England to the United States. Vil­ May 1, 1956, and sailed in the liers implied that those responsi­ steward department. Brother Ab­ ble for the criticism of the scheme rams is survived by Ray Pedersen were jealous of Us success. of Seattle, Wash. Burial took The Mayflower II is being exhi­ place In Golden Gate National bited at the Hudson Day Line pier Cemetery, San Francisco, Calif. at the foot of West 42 st. where ex­ hibits and a reproduction of a Pil­ grim village have been set up. There is an admission charge of 95c for adults. Trcmaine, Oiler Would this man and other Sea­ farers who sailed in World War II (Continued from page 3) convoy PQ-17 please get in touch frantic attempts on the part of with Edward F. Oliver, 2216 F District 50 to wreck the SIU cam­ Street, Eureka, Calif. paign. When the unlicensed men 4 4 4 voted in favor of the SIU, the "catchall" district called a strike A1 Case and set up pickets around the tug Please get In touch with Lyne companies. But within a few days, Bailey at 12029 Aurora Ave., Seat­ most of the tugs .were sailing. tle, or phone—Emerson 9878. Some of the mates and engineers 4 4 4 later reported phone threats warn­ ing them not to sail on the tugs. Oscar Kalep Paint bombs were also thrown at Get in touch with Walter Nelson the homes of two officers who at TA 3-9517. • He has information Ignored the threats. concerning Arnold Raymond. Then, on the eve of the officers' 4 4 4 election, police officers raided the Jerry King Baltimore hall and arrested port Contact your wife at 35 John agent Earl Sheppard on charges of gambling. The barber in the hall's Street, Amityville, LI, NY. barbershop was also taken Into 4 4 4 custody. The warrant, police said, Julius J. Swykert was signed after they received an Get in touch with Rafaela Osorio anonymous phone call. at 4726 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles When Sheppard appeared be­ fore the court the police admitted 37. Calif. 4 4 4 that they had no evidence against Would Seafarers who have color him and the charges were dropped. The Baltimore Federation of La­ slides of life at sea please get in bor has demanded an investigation touch with Laurence Stern, Chris­ of the phony charges against Shep­ tian Science Monitor, 1 Norway Stre^et, Boston, Mass. pard. Set Waterman Subsidy Study WASHINGTON—A pre-hearing conference on the Waterman Steamship Corp.'s subsidy appli­ cation has been set for July 17 by the Federal Maritime Board. The meeting will determine what kind of information the SlLF-contracted operator will have to produce at the public hearings, which will probably be held early next year. Waterman is asking for subsidy on runs between the Gulf Coast and the United Kingdom and Eu­ rope; the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and California and the Far East; the Pacific Coast and the Far East; the North Atlantic Coast and Eu­ rope; and the Gulf Coast and the Mediterranean. Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. :rl �SEAFARERS ii ,ri • ^ ,"1 •• ^ I OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SeAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • LOG ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Seafarer-Crews Protect Offshore Oil Supply Line MORGAN CITY, La.—Seafarers are playing an important role in one of the nation's newest and most significant indus­ tries—the development of fabulously rich oil resources off the Louisiana coast under thie floor of the Gulf of Mexico. The tidelands oil operation, as it is known, may, in the pipe and various supplies used in long run, prove to be the coun­ drilling operations. SIU men on the fleet of small boats work a schedule of seven troleum products. Already tenta­ tive plans have been announced days on, seven days off. Tender for exploiting possible tidelands crewmen wcrk ten days on and oil deposits off Alabama and other five off. The SIU has been working for states, and many in the industry are convinced that we have just some time in this area to secure scratched the surface of the off­ union representation for unorgan­ ized seamen and assist them in ob­ shore operation. taining improved working condi­ Should the tidelands oil industry reach major proportions in the tions and greater job security in next few years, it would mean that this booming industry. In order to service the Phillips seamen would play a key role in the huge oil production industry. fleet and to facilitate the organiza­ That is why the SIU Harbor and tional campaign in the area, the Inland Waterways Division has SIU has opened a hall in Morgan undertaken an organizing drive in City, La. the tidelands area and already has a contractual relationship with a major oil company—Phillips Pe­ troleum. Won NLRB Election The contract with Phillips was executed after the SIU won a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board elec­ tion among the marine employees of Phillips, a fast-growing indus­ trial giant whose "Phillips 66" trademark is well-known through­ out the midwest and southwest. The SIU, incidentally, is the only union to succeed in establish­ ing such a contractual relationship so far. In the offshore operation, pros­ pecting, drilling and maintaining a steady flow of oil is the job of landlubber crews of geologists, drillers, roughnecks and gangers, but the task of safeguarding the lives of personnel at sea and main­ taining the vital lines of supply falls to experienced seamen. The Phillips Seafarers serve as AB's, deckhands and engineers aboard.the company's non-self-pro­ pelled drilling tender, the barge K. S. Adams, and as crewmembert. of tugs, small cargo ships and launches that transpox't personnel and such materials as fuel, water. try's primary source of pe­ i SlU-manned fog moors alongside self-contained Phillips Petroleum drilling platform 40 miles offshore in 85^ feet of water. The 690-ton platform supports the drilling rig (partially-assembled at left) storage, crew quarters and helicopter landing deck. Pilings support the platform. New Attack Bonus Pact ii t'i - I . • g'-:J-i"'.'- ••. A new agreement covering at­ tack bonuses and war risk insur­ ance has been reached by all maritime unions and shipowner groups. The new pact also in­ creases coverage for loss of per­ sonal effects from $300 to $500. Area bonuses have been dropped and have been replaced by a new scale of attack bonuses covering such waters as Saigon, China coast, Formosa and the Suez Canal ai-ea, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Suez and Aqaba. In discontinuing the bonuses the maritime unions made it clear that they reserved the right to ask for their' resumption in the event of the outbreak of hostilities. Attack bonuses remaining under the re­ vised program provide for $100 and $150 for attacks in port and at sea. Shippers Drool For Open Door To Red China There have been plenty of clear indications in recent weeks that the US Government is edging toward resumption of trade with the Chinese mainland—and the shipping industry can hardly wait for the day.-t Shipowners aren't talking out trade with Red China have been loud, but it's no secret that welcomed, vociferously by the do­ they are becoming restive at the mestic Communist press and by sight of British, French and other Harry Bridges' International Long Allied ships steaming heavy-laden shoremen's and Warehousemen's in and out of Chinese ports,from Union. • which US ships are barred. The Opponents of trade with Red recent relaxation of trade restric­ China have argued that any relax­ tions by the British has made it ation of existing trade bans would pretty obvious that the day of US of necessity mean recognition of trading with Red China is coming the Red Chinese government. Nor­ closer. The SIU has always op­ mal trading would mean that US posed trade with Red China. businessmen and US consular rep­ West - Coast shipowners, whose resentatives would have to be es­ natural trade routes take in the tablished once more on the Chi. Far East, are champing at the iblt. nese mainland. They further claim The "Pacific Shipper," a West that such trade would only serve Coast maritime magazine, has been to strengthen the shaky Commu­ outspoken in demanding that the nist economy, administration face up to trade US representation on the Chi­ with China. The publication holds nese mainland would weaken bar­ that there is no sense in maintain­ riers to the admission of Red ing a US embargo while other na­ China to the United Nations. Keep­ tions, who are allies of the United ing Red China out of the UN has States, grab off a lion's share of been a basic fixture of US foreign trade by supplying the Chinese policy. with items we refuse to sell them. At present, US ships are per­ Congress Sentiment mitted to trade with the British President Eisenhower at a re­ colony of Hong Kong which is a cent press conference indicated a spit and a holler from the Chinese degree of sympathy with demands mainland. Theoretically, trading for relaxation of trade bans. In regulations keep US goods in Hong addition, sentiment seems to be Kong and out of Red China, but building up in .Congress for re­ for practical purposes It is hard to examination of the China trade see how leakages of such goods policy with Senator Warren Mag- could be prevented. nuson stating that his Senate For­ eign relations Committee intends to look into the matter. If a crewmember quits while Although the Korean armistice was signed four years ago, estab­ a ship is in port, delegates lishment of peaceful trade rela­ are asked to contact the hall tions has been stymied by the re­ immediately for a replace­ fusal of thfe Chinese to free im­ ment. Fast action on their part prisoned Americans and the build­ will keep all jobs aboard ship up of Chinese forces in the vicinity filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of- the ship of North Korea and Formosa. sailing shorthanded. Of course, the new moves for Shorthanded? Alrview (above) shows supply barge K. S. Adarns, manned by SIU men, moored alongside Phillips drill rig five miles offshore from Cameron Parish, La. Below, close-up reveals'gangway and ramp hook-up between barge and the rig. �v"*- »-».5T: •i> • •' ' "•'•. . ' ' - •.•>{.<• " •--: i-%EjrXi;;TiXX:x. f X;'¥ 1^' ;,:<f THE $31,733 GASH 3,123 BENEFIT PAYMENTS BENEFITS Starting payments July ly. with two modest benefits, the Seafare^^Welfan has vastly increased the scope ©Ms coverag Last year, the plan offered more thWa dozen benefits to take care of the needs of seamen who spend most of their lives away from home ond their dependents. ^ J ' r .ts-ixwif' a This supplement carries the 1956 Report filed by the Sea*farers Welfare Plan with the Superintendent of Insurance of the State of New York. It includes a graphic presentation of the nature and number of benefits the Plan provides. The unusual Variety of these benefits was made possible by the fact that the Plan has been self-insured from its inception. V Self-insurance was adopted for two reosonsi 1) It possessed the flexibility to cope with the special circumstances under which seamen live and work (some of these benefits could not be offered under insurance company operation)/ and 2) It made possible operation at lower cost than a company-insured plan, thus effecting savings that were put into expanded benefits.' •| ' V'a �f' li SEAFARERS Fare Two—Supplement LOG •i: 4 DISABILITY-PENSION FAMILY HOSPITAL-SUR6ICAL LOAN PROGRAM The death benefit started at a mod­ est $500 figure In 1950 and has been increased several times since then to the present $4,000 level. It is pa/able directly to beneficiaries named on the Seafarer's beneficiary cord upon pres­ entation of a death certificate. The SlU hospital benefit plan for Seafarers was the first to poy'seomen weekly benefits for as long as they were hospitalized. Present payment levels ore $21 a week compared to the original $7 weekly. Disability-Pensions go to Seafarers of any age who ore unable to work because of permanently-disabling in­ jury or.illness. The original $15 weekly benefit fios since been increased to $35. In conibination with Social Secur­ ity it can provide benefits as high as Among the more recent SlU Welfare^ benefits (it went into effect in 1955) the family hospital-surgical benefit has proven of great value in helping meet the cost of medical emergencies. Bene­ fits ore provided to cover hospital costs and hospital extras, surgical fees and doctor's visits to the hospjtal. In 1956, the plan was expanded to provide hos­ pital coverage past 31 days and to include dependent parents of Seafar­ ers under the plan, as well as the wives and children. A unique and popular feature of the Seafarers Welfare Plan is the interestfree loan program for Seafarers on the beach. Qualified Seafarers registered on the shipping list are entitled to these loons which are repaid after the man ships out.In 1956 these loans amounted to $104,385.65. In addition . to the loans. Seafarers, waiting to ship can take advantage of temporary lodging and low-cost meals in the ports which offer these facilities. This Is particularly vital in light of the fact that Seafarers are often shipping from ports which are distant from their permanent homes. $258 monthly. '• :P WEEKLY • 1956 . i ' 1955 :i •. ll 1955 $ 35 WEEKLY * 25 1953 i I' ( g g 005. 1950 iiiiiilii wsmm 1950 g 0 0 g 0 1 iSiiiiw ilillii mmmrnrn ( ; I': iii W-Bmli 1951(Aprilj •5 ^ 15 iiiiiilii iiiiiilii 1951 (June) 4 • LOG HOSPITAL BENEFIT J, n. SEAFARERS Supplement—Page Three: • DEATH BENEFIT I i s,. July 5, 1957 Jilly 5. 1951 SCHOLARSHIPS Each year a board of college admin­ istrators selects five scholarship award winners entitling them to the $6,000 four-year college scholarships. Both Seafarers and children of Seafarers are eligible for the awprds which are based upon their school records and their performance on standard college entrance examinations. The SlU schol­ arships leave the students free to pur­ sue any course of study at any recog­ nized college or university and ask only that they maintain a high level of academic performance. MATERNITY BENEFITS Over half-a-million had been paid by the end of 1956 under the SlU ma­ ternity benefit program which first started in 1952. The flat $200 benefit, far more than provided by comparable plans, is paid upon the birth of every Seafarer's child. Twins and triplets re­ ceive doubled and tripled benefits accordingly. In addition the Union, out of its own funds, awards a $25 U.S. Defense Bond to each child. Annoui Report of the SEAFABOTS WELFABE I I SUMMARY OF OWRATtONS 1SlSXi*-:* r*T 4. Profit on ditpowt ot !- • ^ ^ tncomOt - DEDUCTt . ™.»y p—i"-""i. »-r — ,1 -r r: 13. General expeniee 1/e - — 19 TotaUUn^^-''® '•« 20. Netlncreoseordecreose^^ ^ fi^.„otlnwred increase or decreo. ;r^rj«^^^^^^^^ 22. Net Increase or decrea AdminW™'®' RoDert T. Cre^ UNASSIGHH) FUNDS ACCOUNT Kscol OlfleeT I jr ^ .bbcW^l. for. b. IJ I 1I 23. Unassiflned '"'""•^e^jTsSfrom 24. Net Increase or decrw ^ p^^ds C"®^' I ^ ^ m. Unosslgned Funds at end of year. T ^ .liililit *1111 ''"' J 111 y f �;;: r^;V/ w . V- i' .• • ;v^v '•! C. Expansion of the SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN 19S0 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956^ The nature of leafarifiQ life has led the Seafarers Welfare Plan to provide types of cov* eroge for which there were no precedents. As the chart shows, the Plan began in 1950 with two benefits. But then, year by year, it hdV consistently broadened its operations. In the process, the Plan has not only greatly expanded the size of individual benefit pay­ ments but has also instituted o wide variety of useful bene­ fits not normally provided by conventional fund programs. 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TUGS YIELD BIG PAY BOOST NEW SS HARRY LUNDEBERG HONORS FOUNDER OF SIUNA FIVE AMERICAN COAL VESSELS IN, TAKE ON REPLACEMENTS MCS ADOPTS CONSTITUTION IN 9-1 VOTE CG ‘PROFILING’ POPS UP IN SEA SECURITY PROPOSAL BREAKOUT ‘KNOW’ FLEET DEW LINE DUTY IN ARCTIC WIN 50-CENT RAISE FOR BALT. TUGMAN IN THREE-YEAR PACT SIU HEALTH CENTER LICKS HIDDEN ILLS NEW ‘WRECK’ BILL DEVICE: TOWN-BY-TOWN ORDINANCE TELL SHIP POLICY, PENTAGON URGED SIU WELFARE PLAN PAYS OUT $7.5 MILLION IN SEVEN YEARS TUG VICTORY SPARKS NEW BALTO. DRIVE STEWARD ON ROBIN TUXFORD TELLS OF HOLD-UP, BEATING SHIP BIS SMALL FRY, MAG SAYS HURRICANE WHIPS LA. COAST; 350 DEAD ENGLISH CHANNEL TUNNEL STUDIED; SEEK US ASSIST SIU MANS 3RD ATLANTIC TANKER OFFICIALS SEE HUB W’FRONT DISREPAIR ILO TREATY ‘BARS’ SLAVE LABOR LK. 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Tidelands Tugboats Co SlU Story On Page 2 Four Seafarers, Daughter Of SlU Member Awarded $6,000 Union Scholarships Story On Page 3 West Coast oldtimer Carl A. Landberg of the Sailors Union (right) looks for names of ship­ mates in the American Coal fight, as an SIU head­ quarters staffer points them out on the board. Land­ berg, a 43-year sea vet, is ready to go back into the ACS fleet after recovering from illness on the Mar­ tha Berry. He said stories of SIU "defections" were NMU "pipe-dreams." (Story on Page 2.) He's Going Back, When -the coal ship battle opened, NMU President Joseph Curran sneered he would "whip SIU." But as it turned out, SIU refused to be whipped. Now Curran has petitioned for an NLRB election on the ships despite an SIU majority. He has claimed NMU would win because of "defections" by SIU of NA seamen—a pretty thin claim at best. Now evidence has turned up that thousands in cash and other favors have been offered as bait for "defec­ tions." Knowing Curran's past record including his ad­ miration for the "grea-t and wise leadership of Com­ rade Stalin" it is understandable that he still clings to the Staljpist tactic of any means to an end. That hat looks bigger than ever. ReprintoR From SEAFARERS LOG. March 18. 1957 '-i r^-Sj �rw SEAFARERS £0^ t . ..'.J MM S1.1MV > Call More Coal Jobs; SlU Lead Now 102-94 *" NCMRFOLK—The call for replacements aboard the American Coal ship Harry Glucksman resulted in a further gain for the SIU last week. Two National Maritime Union men got off the ship and were replaced by Seafarers, giving the SIU a lead of 102 to 94 through­ out the coal shipping fleet. The Glucksman was the NMU Tips Mitt On Election only ship to come in during the two week period in the con­ tinuing battle for a fnajority of the coal ship jobs. Actually, four jobs were called for, and all won by the SIU, but two of the four men who weye supposed to get off stayed aboard the ship. No Sea­ farers or members of SIU West Coast affiliates got off the ship. It is clear at the present that the SIU lead has resulted from the greater determination of oldtimers from the SIU, the Sailors Union, the Marine Cooks and Marine Fire­ men to ride these ships until vic­ tory Is won.- The figures on reSeafarer Claudio Barreiros, has been found dead of stab wounds in his foc'sle aboard the Casimir Pulaski. Police in Genoa, Italy, took into custody NMU member V. G 0 y enechea. Newspaper ac­ counts of the incident said that the veteran SIU member died of stab wounds from a pair of shears. No further details are available at the moment Barreiros, a na­ tive of Spain, was 64 yeai's old. He was sailing as oiler aboard the American Coal ship. placements for original crewmembers so far show that 28 NMU men have gotten off these ships volun­ tarily when they came In for re­ placements as against only 18 SIU men. Six of these SIU men were fired by the company. Two Ships Tramping On the company's side there have been some significant devel­ opments indicating important changes in the company's plans. Formed originally for the purpose of carrying coal to Europe, the company now has two ships in the Liberty tramp trade. The Martha Berry is carrying ore from South America on the Mooremac rUn, while the Coal Miner, the only ship evened by American Coal, is cur- Bid, Propaganda Aim Revealed BULLETIN—The fact that the National Maritime Union peti­ tion for a National Labor Relations Board election In the Ameri­ can Coal Fleet was purely a propaganda move has become more and more obvious with each passing day. At the time of Its peti­ tion for an election two weeks ago, the NMU was trailing hi Jobs on the American Coal ships by 100 to 96. The SIU lead has in­ creased in tiie past two weeks to the present 102 to 94 count. The tipoff on the NMU's move appeared in the last issue of the "Pilot" which stres.sed that despite the NMU petition "the election may not be held for months" and said that the SIU would obviously he responsible for stalling a vote. The NMU bid^for an election was headlined then as a means to a "showdown" in the coal ship fight despite the fact that the SIU was ahead. And now comes an NMU move Just yesterday at an informal conference at the Labor Board at which the NMU rejected an NIRB proposal which would have had the effect of hastening the election. It appears that this Is typical of the Curran tactic of rush­ ing in with loud phrases and letting the facts catch up with him later. The SIU position since the start of the coal beef last fall has been that the issue must be decided by an election, but under con­ ditions that would protect the rights of the men. An election would be the natural outcome of the steps taken by the SUl against the company. rently headed for Yugoslavia wth a grain cargo. The changes in the operation of the ships highlight a severe de­ cline in coal shipping rates to the point where runaway ships are once. again monopolizing the trade. Coal rates are down around $7 a ton from a high of $12 or more last fall and winter. Maritime Administrator Clar­ ence Morse cited the weak situa­ tion of US coal shipping on June (Continued on page 15) Gulf Tideland Tug Boats Go SIU In NLRB Vote NEW ORLEANS—Towboatmen employed by the National Lead Company, Barold Division, voted by a four to one ma­ jority in favor of SIU-Harbor and Inland Waterways Division representation in anf NLRB election conducted' in the intracoastal canal from New here June 10-11. Orleans to Cameron, Louisiana, Supplier For Drilling The company is a major supplier of drilling mud and chemicals used in the Louisiana tidelands oil ex­ ploration and production industry. It operates four small pusher-type tow boats and one service barge l;r=\ 1-, 'i*.' T, - ; i'^.- Oldtimers from the SIU end West Coast olfiliates take time out to enjoy a meal at the breakfast bar in the Colley Street hall. In' eluded In ^e picture are William Dupre, MCS, -behind the counter; : William Miller, MCS, (back to eamera)rWalter PoHle and Charlie i,LjMorrison,(wWi hat.J. , and in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This industry Is now growing rapidly. Fifteen men employed on the company's vessels cast ballots and voted 12 to 3 for SlU-HlWD rep­ resentation. The bargaining unit Includes 18 employees but two men did not meet payroll ^igibllity requirements and a third did not exercise his right to vote. The company began its marine operations about a year ago with one boat and is expected to expand further In this field in the coming year. Completed Big Plant The Baroid Division only recent­ ly completed a big productioil plant on the Industrial Canal in New Orleans.. Negotiations are expected to be­ gin soon with the company for a fuU SlU-Hlwp agreement to ex­ tend the benefits of superior SIU wages, woi'king conditions and job security provisions to the men in the Baroid fleet, Lindsey J. Wil­ liams, New Orleans port agent, said. "The outcome of this elec­ tion is further evidence that unor­ ganized inland waterways workers recognize the need for SlU-HlWD representation as the only positive manner in which they can bring their wages and worMng condi­ tions. up to the standard enjoyed by union men." Waiting for shipping calls for ACS vessels, oM timers from the East and West Coasts relax around the TV set In the Colley Street hall in Norfolk. The hall was set up for tlie duration of the beef. Sailor Laughs Off NMU Pipe Ifream' Ready to plunge back into the American Coal Shipping beef, SUP oldtimer Carl A. "CUiptain Charley" Landberg ridiculed National Maritime Union claims of support from West Coast men as "one of Joe"* Curran's pipe dreams." at a chance to take on the NMU Landberg was in New York in a beef? There's plenty more on his way back to Norfolk after being taken off sick from the Mar­ tha Berry in Italy. Wheq. shown newspaper stories In which NMU claimed there was resentment among SUP men on the coal ships, he snorted, "that's-a lot of NMU baloney. Curran has as much chance of getting a Sailor to sup­ port him as a snowball has in the boiler room." Gave Up Jobs Landberg pointed out that, he, like other SUP men, gave up good jobs with top SUP pay "the best wages in the business" to sail the coal ships. "With the kind of wages and overtime we have on the West Coast," he said, "1 could make more in one month on an SUP ship than in several months on one of these coal buckets with their NMU-style pay and condi­ tions. "But as a Sailor, I know Landberg how much my union has done for me. When the Sailors Union goes on record to as­ sist our brothers in the A&G Dis­ trict, then any beef a Sailor like myself can take part in to protect my own conditions and help my union is a beef I'll pitch into. "Anyway," he concluded, "what Sailor worth his salt wouldn't grab MFOW Agents Hold Meeting like me out on the Coast who would be happy to if they had the seatime." The SUP oldtimer, who was deck utility on the Berry, has a record of 43 years' at sea behind him. "I'm heading back to Norfolk,!' he con­ cluded, "and shipping out again until these coal ships are SIU." SIU Crews 1st Isthmian Victorli Ship MOBILE—The first of two Gov­ ernment-owned Victory ships char­ tered by SlU-contracted Isthmian Lines crewed here yesterday and sailed for a loading berth.' The Plymouth Victory will take on car­ go in Houston Saturday, and then sail coastwise to New York before leaving for the Persian Gulf. , The Wellesley Victory, the sec­ ond of Isthmian's chartered ships, will crew here July 5 and load in Houston for the India run. Both vessels have been in Mobile ship­ yards, getting ready for service. The two ships were originally chartered to State Marine Lines for its berth operations. They were turned back to the Govern­ ment by States Marine and as­ signed to Isthmian for liner op­ erations on Its Persian Gulf and India runs. . SEAFARERS LOG SAN FRANCISCO—Officials of the Marine Firemen's Union wound June 21,1957 Vol. XIX No. 13 up the final session of their annual Agents' Conference here late this week. The meetings were held in conjunction with, the formal open­ ing of the new MFOW headquar­ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer' ters on June 7th. HERBEBT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN . All MFOW agents and head­ SPIVACK.AAL MARKIN. JOHN BUAZIL. Staff quarters officials, led by union Writers. BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ president Sam Bennett, took part sentative, in the discussions. One of the key Publlthad biwaaicly at tha haadquartara tha Saafarara Intirnatlonal Union, At­ topics concerned a series of , pro­ of lantic A Oulf District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth posed amendments to the-firemen's Avenua, Brooklyn 327 NY. Tal. HYaclnth 9-i600. Entarad at tacond class mattar constitution. at tha Pest.OfflcB In Brooklyn, NY, undar Also on the docket were plans tha Act of AUE, 24, 1912. 120 for the merged pension plan of the SIU Pacific District. ~ M �jaa* XI. mv SEAPARERS LOG TV Thr— VOTE Blanks District SO By 64-0 Margin BALTIMORE — The SIU hung another lopsided trouncing on District 50, United Mine Workers, here this week, when mates and engineers at six Baltimore tugboat companies voted 64f of paint was thrown through'the to 0 in favor of the SIU's French doors of the skipper's Harbor and Inland Water­ home. It exploded inside the liv­ room, narrowly missing his ways Division, There were ing daughter who was drenched with no "no union" votes in the white paint. Heavy damage was National Labor Relations done to rugs and furnishings. The . --'-A.'' ••'I '•i second paint bombing hit the out­ Board balloting. side of a brick home, narrowly In a previous vote for un­ missing a window under which the licensed crewmembers, the tug captain was sleeping. Ij / SIU had landed an equally con­ In addition. District 50 went to vincing haymaker by a count of the National Labor Relations 146 to 9 "no union" ballots, giving Board in efforts to nullify and District 50 just nine votes in the block the election. The board re­ entire harbor. jected the District 50 move since The crushing SIU victory came the catch-all union, as an affiliate after frantic District 50 attempts of the United Mine Workers, has to wreck the SIU campaign at any not filed the required non-Com­ cost. After the SIU win in the un­ munist affidavits and is not eligible licensed vote. District 50 called a to make use of the services of the "strike" on the tugboats and posted Board. The outcome of the mates' and pickets." However, after a few days, all the boats in the harbor engineers' votes leaves clear sail­ were moving again without dif­ ing for the SIU is negotiating a contract for the tugboat workers; ficulty. The night before the election (Thursday) city police swooped down on the Baltimore SIU hall and arrested Baltimore SIU port agent Earl Sheppard on gambling For the second year in a row, four Seafarers and the daughter of an SIU man led the charges. A search warrant had field to win the five $6,000 Andrew Furuseth Memorial Scholarships awarded by the SIU been issued Monday. The arrest Welfare Plan for 1957. The "awards are among the most valuable scholarships available in came after the barber in the Bal­ timore hall barbershop was picked the United States. up on a charge of making book. The winners are Richard A. The arrest of Sheppard, of Harford, electrician, of New course, meant that the Baltimore York City; John W. Logan, FWT, newspapers would have headlines Poughkeepsie, NY; Gene R. Sin­ to the effect that "SIU agent is ar­ Two stocking-masked holdup clair, AB, Oxford, England; Edward rested" on the day of the vote. men boarded the Robin Tuxford as Skorupski, electrician, Plainville, Conn., and Miss Joyce DeVries, When Sheppard appeared in she was tied up at Jersey City, shot daughter of Seafarer Peter De­ court, the police officers admitted the captain and seriously injured Vries, steward, of Hatboro, Pa. they had no evidence against him. the chief steward in an attempt to They were named Monday, June The arrest, they said, came as the ^et the ship's four-month payroll. The men, one armed with a gun 17, by the trustees of the Welfare result of an anonymous phone call. Plan on the recommendation of a The Judge released Sheppard re­ and the other with a set oL.Ieg panel of college administrators, marking there was no evidence irons, entered the quarters of Cap­ tain Kenneth L. Chambers while the selections were based on the whatsoever he was involved. candidates' past scholastic records, The Baltimore Federation of he was conferring with chief stewarf Lowell E. their scores on the standard Col­ Labor has adopted a resolution lege Entrance Board examinations Ha''1s and de­ calling for an investigation Into and general ability. manded the ves­ the phony charges and frame-up The fact that four active Seafar­ sel's payroll. against Sheppard. ers won four of the five scholar­ Chambers told Police officers who made the ships again this them that there arrests had picked up the barber's year as in '56 "is was no payroll bill pad and sent it to the police solid justification on board and lab for examination. They clmmed for this pro­ jumped the ban­ that a slip on top of the pad (a gram," SIU Sec­ dit with the gun. member's dry cleaning bill) had retary - Treasurer Harris joined in Harris left Impressions showing the names Paul Hall com­ the struggle and two horses. No evidence of this of mented. "It dem­ Chief elecirlcfan Ed Skorupski (left), one of four Seafarers awarded slip was produced in court. The was clubbed over the head with onstrates once an SIU scholarship Monday, is wreathed with smiles after getting barber is being held for grand jury the leg irons. The other mail shot again that the Chambers twice in the back when the news. SIU Welfare Plan trustee Charles Logan congratulates proceedings. Sinclair professional sea­ he ran from the cabin to call the Skorupski on his good fortune. He plans to enter New York Uni­ By strange coincidence, captains crew. Bleeding badly. Chambers man is a respon­ versity this fall for training toward a teaching career. of two tugs who sailed their boats staggered "down to the crew mess sible individual who can more than despite the District 50 pickfetlines hold his own in competition with to daughters of Seafarers and three assistant director of admissions, were targets of paint bombings in and roused the gang. Firing one youngsters fresh out of school. All to the sons of SIU men. Columbia College; Elwood C. their homes. In one instance a can shot at their pursuers, the holdup Of the winners deserve the com­ (Continued on page 15) Kastner, registrar, New York Uni­ One of this year's winners. Gene mendation of their Union brothers Sinclair, is now completing study versity, and C. William Edwards, for a fine showing." A total of 23 awards worth $138,- at Ruskin College, Oxford, Eng­ director of admissions, Princeton 000 have been made by the Wel­ land, under a one-year scholarship University. fare Plan since 1953. Thirteen of awarded in 1956 by the Institute of The SIU has notified its contracted operators of its de­ them have gone to Seafarers, seven International Education. He and Seafarer John Sweeney won two sire to reopen the Union-agreement for the discussion of of the three awards made by the monetary matters. A meeting is being, arranged this com­ Institute last year, the first time ing week for the purpose of taking up wages, overtime two members of the same union and other monetary features of the contract. took the honors in one year. The last dry cargo agreement took effect on October 15, The panel of educators who 1956, and was to run for a two year period until Septem­ aided in the selections consisted of ber 30, 1958. However, under a unique clause in the SIU Miss Edna Newby, director of ad­ iii contract, the Union is free to reopen the contract at any missions, New Jersey College for Mitt Joyc* DeVries', 18 (left), Women; F. D. Wilkinson, former time on money matters without wailing for an expiration and her father Seafarer Peter registrar, Howard University, who date or A mid-term reopener. Harford recently retired; Bernard Ireland, DeVrlei. Four Seafarers, One Daughter Winners Of SlU Scholarships Two Hurt In Hold-Up On SIU Ship SIU Reopens Pact • iifS •^i| �SE^AVAHERS ^-toc^l:''-^:-^::.:::: Paf» F«ap Big Wage Boost, Honrs Cut Won in Seaway Pact • r": •' • V ' • ': :t;'-j^-ti;vi»5T^c^^'%|| "ye '• . y"- • " "'''i. • • ' 'V'"" ^ •••V -w: "" ' •• 't''.J^ > You MONTREAL—DetaUs of the SIU Canadian District's first contract with Marine Industries Ltd. show that substantial wage increases and improved benefits and working conditions have been won for 600 crew-4 : members. As reported in the of the current navigation season; last SEAFARERS LOG. the room and board allowance' of < -y I- , ^ shut your eyes District won a decisive victory over $86.40 a month, and coverage by a company union in this fleet. the Canadian District welfare plan. Highlights of the contract are an The contract also provides for an eiglft-hour working day. Peviously, crewmembers on-the company's dredges had been forced to work as much as 10 hours a day, seven days a week. Boss Now Pays Welfare The welfare plan provision re­ quires the operator to contribute 20 cents a day per nfan to the plan. Before the agreement was reached, crewmembers had to pay The four-man crew of an Eng­ for insurance coverage out of their lish fishing vessel spent 58 hours own pockets. afloat in a self-inflated rubber lifeThe agreement was signed 10 raft without "suffering any discom­ days after the crewmembers fort" after their vessel sank in walked off their jobs to protest quiet seas. In fact, the skipper management efforts to promote a said he was more comfortable in company union, and deprive them the raft than in his own bunk on of their bargaining rights. It also the ship. followed by 40 hours a Canada La­ The men set adrift after the fly- bor Relations Board decision that \vheel of their 52-foot vessel broke the proposed union was compahyloose and holed the ship below the dominated and illegal. The Board waterline. .While efforts were be­ acted after 300 men appeared at ing made to pump the water out, public hearings in Ottawa to tes­ the raft was inflated on the deck tify on the company's relationship and loaded with supplies, water, with the company-sponsored union. and blankets. When the order to Marine Industries Ltd. is one of abandon ship was given, the raft the major companies engaged in was pushed over the side and the dredging and construction opera­ men stepped in to it right from tion on the Canadian side of the St. the' sinking boat. Lawrence Seaway. It operates a Flares Missed large number of boats on the job, Many ships were sighted including 34 dredges. Some of the throughout the next two days, but larger dredges carry crews of 65 none spotted the flares sent up. to 70 men each. Twice during this time the floor of the raft became soft and required hand pumping to harden it. Early on the third morning the fishing vessel Douglas was sighted and pillow cases were waved but failed to attract any attention. Two of the men stood iq the entrance BALTIMORE—Things in this to the raft and held a blanket be­ tween them to form a sail. The port are going along very well, raft came within 200 yards of the reports Earl Sheppard, port agent. Douglas before they were spotted. "Shipping has been only fair dur­ ing the past two-week period as This type of raft is now under registration outnumbered shipping consideration by the US Coast Guard for use on American ves­ in a small degree," he said. Bat sels. It is a small compact raft, there was no trouble for any Class packed into a valise. The valise is A men since a large number of thrown into the sea, and a cord Class B and C men also shipped. There were 12 payoffs, 8 sign attached to it is pulled, setting off a gas cylinder which inflates the ons, and 12 ships in transit. The raft in seconds. A protective dou­ Chilore, Feltore, Baltore, Santore, ble-skinned canopy is also inflated, Oremar (Ore); Evelyn, Emlia (Bull); offering covering from the rain' Cantigny (Cities Service), George and sun. Flaps on the sides of the A. Lawson (Penn. Shipping), Orion canopy can be pulled down, com­ Clipper (Colonial), Shinnecock Bay pletely closing in the entire raft. (Veritas) and Robin Hood (Seas The rafts come in several sizes, Shipping) paid off while the CMdepending on the number of-crew­ lore, Baltore, Feltore, Oremar, San­ men that may have to be accom­ tore (Ore), Texmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar), and Shinnecock Bay modated. One of the main advantages to (Veritas) signed on. The Robin Sherwood, Robin these rafts, besides the protection they give from the elements, is Gray, Robin Goodfellow (Seas that they can be launched more Shipping); Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa easily in rough seas than- can the Roamer (Alcoa); Steel Apprentice conventional lifeboats. There is no (Isthmian); Seamar, Marymar, Portdamage suffered to the raft if it mar (Calmar); Raphael Semmes collides with the ship, whereas (Waterman); Venore, Cubore (Ore) most wooden rafts would sink on were in port to be serviced. collision during launching, All of the ships were in good across the board wage increase of shape, with no major beefs, thanks 20 per cent, complete retroactivity to the cooperation among the dele­ at the new rates back to the start gates and crews. • v"v;. KVH while shaving inflatable Life Raft Successful with a •St Bait, Ship SO WHY TAKE CHANCES ON THE JOB? Jobs 'i Everybody knows that a straight edge razor is a mighty dangerous implement to slice your whisk­ ers with. That's obvious. Unfortunately, other equally-dangerous practices are sometimes not so obvious, whether they involve chipping without goggles, stepping into a bight or anyone of a halfdozen common couses of injury. Recognizing these points of danger is half the battle. Taking action to avoid them is the other halfi But if you're not aware of them there isn't much -you con do to prepare for on emergency. That's why it is so much in the self-interest of every Seafarer to participate personally in ship­ board safety meetings and to learn to avoid prac­ tices and work habits which invite injury. The shipboard meetings can go a long way to spread information on what to do and what not to do on the job. Attend your shipboarcT safety meetings. Learn, and practice, the safe way of doing your work— and everybody will benefit, including you. : ( •, I I^ i' Want To Sail Engineer? See BME The Brotherhood of Marine Engineers is now recruiting licensed men to fill open jobs resulting from new contracts and expanded service by several of Its operators. It prefers men who have come np ftom the foe'sle with its affiliated unions, men who know their Jobs aiid share the outlook of the SIU of NA. If you're interested in "gfag your ticket, consult the nearest BME representative, or Inquire at any SIU hall. ,- j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship j ! I • �rrnc* nr» hEAFAREKS LOG J«fle tU lW Boilermakers Union Joins M'time Dept. WASHINGTON — The Int'I. Brotherhood of Boilermakers has become the 11th AFL-CIO union to Join the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The Boilermakers affiliated with the MTD for the marine industry section of its 150,000-man membership; The Boilermakers maintain 801 lodges throughouf the country, with headquarters, in Kansas City, Kansas. Top officers are William A. Calvin, President, and William J. Buckley, Secretary. President emeritus Charles J. McGowan is a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. The MTD represents several hundred-thousand union members in marind' craft industries. Among its, affiliates are the various divi­ sions of the SIU of NA, the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots, the Int'I Brotherhood of Longshoremen, ihe Commercial , Telegraphers, the Grain Millers, the Operating En­ gineers, the State, County and Municipal Employees, the Team­ sters, the Technical Engineers, and the Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. Originally chartered by the AFL in 1946, the MTD includes local port councils of maritime and har­ bor workers on all coasts which cooperate closely on matters ot mutual Interest. SIU SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall is MTD presi­ dent. Moving? Notify SlUpWeifaro Seafarers and SIU families whn apply for maternity, hos­ pital or .surgical benefits fromthe Welfare Plan are urged to keep the Union or the. Wel­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving or plan to move are advised to immediately notify SIU, headquarters or the Wel­ fare Blan, at 11 Btoadway, New York, NY. Pursers In Delta Vote Pursers aboard Mississippi Ship­ ping Company vessels have begun voting as of June 12 on whe.ther they wish to affiliate with the Staff Officers Association. The voting will continue until August 31. The election, being conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, is the outcome of an organ­ izing drive by the SlU-affillated pursers union on lx>ard the Delta Lipe ships. The Staff Officers .Association currently represents pursers on ships of several major Atlantic and Gulf coast steamship companies. MA Plans Runaway Deal For Subsidized Operators WASHINGTON—The Maritime Administration appears ready to throw a $264 million windfall into the treasuries of American subsidized operators—despite the risk that it may kill off the rest of the US-flag shipping industry in the process. This mqve would have great ~~ appeal for the free-wheeling would otherwise go into the re­ nnson bill for strict limits on transfers said the Navy would not Congressional economy hloc, serve fleet. oppose switching ships such as the especially, with a record' peace­ time budget in the offing. It would require ho Government out­ lay Tor trade-ins. and would have the admitted advantage of spurring new construction immediately. All that would be needed would be a change in the shipping laws to perniit transfers of. aubsidized vessels before they reach the 20year age , limit. Under present law, subsidized operators can trade In their older ships to the Government and apply the tradein allowance on new construction. No Replacements Needed In theory, if they find certain trades undesirable, they already can legally transfer 20-year-old ships and not conunit themselves to build any replacement tonnage. In _these cases, subsidy contracts would be amended downward and that's all there would be to it. The feeling of the MA is that by aliowing the operators to trans­ fer their ships now. even before they hit the age limit, the opera­ tors can get a better price on them and save much more of the costs of new construction. This would cost the Government nothing ex­ cept the value of the ships that Launch New Marine Firemen's Hall MFOW President Sam Ben­ nett (left) welcomes' guests at formal opening of new Ma­ rine Firemen's tiq. in San Francisco. Decorative mural in front of building (right) de­ picts members' work. Guests included (I to r) Mike Sheehan, Canada SIU; J. J. McNulty, SUP; Jack Regan, BME; Jerry Demitratos, SUP; MCS patrol­ man John Stathis; Walter Stanley. MFOW, SIU SF agent Marty Breithoff. * * M One major aspect of this sltuation is the effect transfers of sub­ sidized C-type cargo ships, 'Victorys and passenger ships would have on the remaining non-tanker section of the US-flag industry. The tramp companies, operating Libertys only, wouHTbe in rough shape competing with foreign-flag C-types and Victorys. Non-subsid­ ized dry cargo fleets nsjng C-types would be at a similar disadvantage. In the ease of the passenger ships, the addition of Americanbuilt liners to the already mushi-ooming foreign - flag passenger fleet would make the going tough for all US-flag passenger opera­ tors, especially the newer ones. Fortunately for the passenger ship companies, they know they can al­ ways count on going to the Gov­ ernment for more operating sub­ sidies on this score. Congress al­ ways appears susceptible to the "prestige" argument that we must have at least a couple of foir-sized liners under the American flag— if only for appearance's' sake. Price Spread The form this huge giveaway would take is explicit in the MA's own figures based on today's .ship market prices and the estimated trade-in value of these ships at 20 years of age. The trade-in value of the 298 passenger and dry cargo vessels in the subsidized fleet is reckoned as $589 million and the present market value at $853 mil­ lion. Ships of 15 subsidized lines would be involved. ' Since the average age of the subsidized fleet is but 12 years and there is such, great emphasis on the need for new construction now, the 20-year rule is likely to go. Most of the Federal official­ dom concerned, with the exception of Labor Secretary James Mitchell, is counting on "assurances" that the transferred ships would still be under "effective US control" in the case of an emergency. Announcement of this policy was tipped a few weeks back when a Navy spokesman at a Senate sub­ committee hearing on the Mag- 5F Quakes Crack SUP BIdg. Steps SAN FRANCISCO—It wUl cost some $3,000 to repair damage to the SUP headquarters building caused by earthquakes during the past few years, and to enlarge thd dispatch board. Earthquakes, including the one which shook San Francisco during the SIUNA convention, have caused damage to both the interior and the outside of the building. The terrazzo steps on the Harrison street side have cracks in them, as had some of the linoleum in the building. The dispatch counter is to be lengthened eight feet in order to accommodate the new electric ship­ ping board to be installed soon. Acting on a recommendation by Secretary Morris Weisberger, the membership recently voted to re­ place the present board in San Francisco with a new modern elec­ tric board, similar to the one in SIU headquarters in New York. They also voted to place them in all SUP halls -at some future datA. US Lines' America to a runaway flag. This followed Congressional rejection of a.$90 million approptjation for the MA's ship replace­ ment program. Part of that fund was to provide a start on a replace­ ment for the aging America. The shipowner groups put up very little opposition to these cuts, a hint that they were aware of the new policy that would be forthcoming. For example, US Lines, under the program now in view, could get $9 million for the America on the world market, far more than it could count on in a trad^in. The future of all segments ' of the US merchant fleet will depend in^arge part on how fast the op­ erators rise to the bait. If the law is indeed changed and they start trying to dump too many shfps on the market at the same time, they may be in for a differ­ ent headache. •m ;f*il Six-Yr. Job High Topped In Houston HOUSTON—"Busy" was hardly the word for this port during the past two weeks when a record total of 315 men were dispatched to jobs. The record topped all shipping for the last six years in the Texas port area. The closest figure for shipping in one period from the Houston-Galveston area was at­ tained almost six years ago, in mid-November, 1951. Shipping that period totalled only 235 men, still way off. Since SIU shipping operations shifted from Galveston to Houston in November. 1954, the best that Houston has lieen able to come up with since then was 152 men shipped last September. SHJ port agent Bob Matthews attributed the "extraordinary" ac­ tivity to the wide assortment of payoffs and in-transits. There were six payoffs, the Sea Comet II (Ocean Carriers); Alice Brown, Margaret Brown (Bloomfield); Na­ tional Liberty (American Water­ ways); Irenestar .(Traders) and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans). All but the Ulla signed on again. Eighteen in-transit vessels were also listed for the period, covering ships for Isthmian, Seatrain, PanAtlantic, Mississippi, Waterman, Valentine, P'eninsula Navigation, American Waterways, Dolphin, Bull and Blopmfled. Due to the unusual job situation, men from Lake Charles and New Orleans were called on for some jobs "until we finally got the last man needed aboard," said Mat­ thews. However, the immediate future is not quite as bright. "As anyone who ships out of here more or less regularly knows, shipping here comes in spurts." v', . .J �SEAFARERS ra«« six Jane 11, 1957 LOG May 29 Through June 11 Picfured al dockside is the Grain Shipper, one of two Grainfleet vessels to be transferred under a transfer and build agreement. The company is to build a new type combination grain and oil car­ rier for use through the Seaway. The other vessel to be trans­ ferred is the Grain Trader. SlU Co. Plans Novel Oil-Grain Carrier WASHINGTON—An application for a construction sub­ sidy covering an unusual type of ship designed for Far East and Seaway operations has been filed with the Federal Mari-•time Board by the SlU-contracted Grainfleet Steamship Corp. Surplus Aid Pact Signed With Poland WASHINGTON — The United States - has signed an agreement granting $48,900,000 in farm sur­ plus and machinery to revive com­ munist Poland's foundering econ­ omy. The US has also promised help in securing Congressional authorization for another $46,100,000 in aid. As in other cases of this kind, 50 percent of the ship­ ments will go on US-flag vessels. The agreement, the largest and certainly the most important ever signed with a Communist nation since the Tito agreement, also pro­ vides for action on the part of the Treasury Department and the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce to 'ease trade restric­ tions with the Iron Curtain coun­ try. Poland has agreed "to take all possible measures" to prevent the resale or shipment of American goods to any other Communist na­ tion, especially Russia. This part of the agreement is in line with US foreign policy in not granting aid to die-hard Communist coun­ tries. But it'does leave the door open for possible negotiations with Red nations that seem on the verge of showing independence in their foreign policy. Similar aid followed Marshall Tito's break with feoviet Russia. Yugoslavia used the aid and loans granted by the United States to modify her system of compulsory deliveries of grain and foodstuffs to Russia. The agreement against resale is also seen as a possible factor to soothe the feelings of op­ ponents of the aid program. The agreement itself calls for repayment in two types of loans, one interest free, and the other bearing a Wz percent interest rate. The money is to be used to purchase American farm surplus and farm machinery, and for the repayment of transportation costs. The remaining $46.1 million can­ not be provided until the House votes on it. The company, the first SlU op­ erator to announce plans for Sea­ way operations, is preparing to build a unique combination oil and dry bulk carrier. The pro­ posed vessel is said to be the largest ship which will be able to travel the St. Lawrence Sea­ way. Its operation will involve the carrying of grain to the Near and Far East, and petroleum and petro­ leum products to Europe and the United States. One unusual factor of the ship's design is that the grain and .oil will be carried in the same cargo compartments which are designed to give maximum stowage. The ship is also designed to accommo­ date bulk cargoes of ore and coal, giving it, the company said, a flexi­ bility of utilization never before achieved on American-flag vessels, "By virtue of this, and because of the necessity of having cargo out­ bound and inbound, this vessel may probably be the prototype of a new American-flag tramp fleet." Estimated at a cost of $10.5 mil­ lion, the ship will be some 709 foot long, and have a service speed of 16 knots. Propelled by a steam turbine, the vessel will have an estimated deadweight tonnage of 25,000 tons. As part of the^build-and-transfer program, approved in principle by the Maritime Administration, Grainfleet will be allowed to trans­ fer two Libertys, the Grain Ship­ per and the Ocean Trader. Lakes Cruise Ship Struck MUSKEGON, MICH.—A dispute between the SlU Great Lakes Dis­ trict and the Michigan-Ohio Navi­ gation Co. which delayed the sail­ ing of the cruise ship Aquarama has been settled with the hiring of five additional men on a third shift during the excursion seasor^. Pickets were placed around the $7,500,000 cruise ship in protest against the hiring of shoreside workers to do fitout work normally performed by SlU members. The ship was originally set to start sailing June 9th, but was delayed while the issue was brought Tjefore .tbe. State Mediation Board. ,^ Boston New York Philadelphia ..........a......... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa ^ Mobile •... a...... New'Orleans. Lake Charles.... Houston Wilmington San Francisco '. Seattle . , 8 78 23 48 12 9 2 26 50 13 49 16 16 18 - Total .. .a Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ..... Norfolk Savannah Tampa ... Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles... Houston ... .'.v . Wilmington ..., San Francisco ., Seattle Dock B "•cii 147 368 DecH Deck B A Port Total Registered •A""4 2 17 46 6 14 29 46 14 5 6 . 2 3 0 24 3 28 15 10 10 . 43 30 13 8 14 3 10 15 DtCK B . Dock port Deck C 5 55 26 48 6 5 5 30 31 6 47 5 15 23 2 9 10 15 1 0 1 8 7 5 33 6 ' 3 6 3 11 6 5 2 . 0 0 3 8 3 27 1 3 3 307 106 75 Deck A Deck B Deck c BnB. A 273 •ng. A 5 48 16 35 2 12 5 30 40 6 35 12 19 15 2 21 * 21 6 1 3 9 18 6 22 6 5 10 Bng.' B 134 Bng. Bng. B C 1 41 20 33 2 7 2 23 41 5 52 8 9 17 4 13 6 21 ' 2 0 2 8 13 1 25 7 2 13 6 9 10 6 1 0 0 6 4 1 26 1 0 4 261 117 74 Bng. A stew. A 'S'- Bng. Bng. B C Stew. 2 9 8 17 5 2 2 1 11 2 22 9 5 12 Total A Total B 15 172 53 129 28 27 10 80 118 29 127 41 49 43 Stew. A stew. B Total A 280 105 921 8 47 16 67 16 5 5 13 44 18 74 23 13 37 386 1307 Total' B Stew. A stew. Stew. Total B ^ e. A Total B 218 66 0 5 2 6 1 0 0 4 1 3 35' 6 1 8 72 6 10 25 131 67 19 108 41 11 5 12 , 2 3 9 74 19 98 23 13 8 86 141 18 20 36 8 26 56 786 289 69 196 44 32 15 93 162 47 201 64 62 80 Total Reg. Stew. Stew. Total B A C 0 3 3 5 2 2 0 3 3 2 28 5 3 7 "St 219 Total B stew. A 4 35 21 27 3 0 2 21 26 2 42 7 12 16 Total Total Total Shig. C 25 181 104 166 20 14 12 106 134 28 315 46 48 97 9 . 25 18 17 4 0 0 13 , 13 7 88 8 4 15 Total Total c Ship. 221 1296 Alternating in fits and spurts of good and slow shipping, SlU job activity this period held to the pattern and rose again. Most of the rise could be credited to the record-break­ ing activity in Houston, which accounted for one-fourth of the total for the entire A&G Dis­ trict. • Houston shipped 315 out of the District-wide total of 1,296. Registration was T307. Besides Houston, which toppled all records for, that port for at least six years, and probably back to World War II as well, Philadel­ phia, Norfolk, Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans and Seattle also^ showed shipping gains. Boston and Wilmington remained the same: fair. ' In turn. New York, Baltimore, Tampa, Lake Charles and San Francisco declined. Both New York and Lake Charles have been rela­ tively "quiet" for some weeks. Although the overall registra­ tion ran ahead of shipping, activ­ ity in the engine department, showed the reverse. There were more black gang men shipped than registered. In the deck and stew­ ard departments, the spread be­ tween the jobs shipped and men registered was less than 30, but heavier on the registration side. A breakdown by seniority groups showed class A men getting a higher proportion of the total jobs than in the previous period. The class A portion was 61 percent; class B dropped, in turn, to 22 per­ cent, and class C men filled the rest. Savannah and Tampa shipped no class C men at all. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . IJew York: Fair' . . . Philadelphia: Good . . . Balti­ more: Good . . . Norfolk: Slow . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Quiet .. . Mobile: Good . .. New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Fair . . . Wilmington: Fair . . . San Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is In port, delegates are asked to contact the hall Immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. Hq Wins Big OT Bundle For Lake George Crew NEW YORK—A beef arising from the Lake George's trans­ fer foreign was settled in the crew's favor this week in the Commissioner's office, reports Claude Simmons, port agent. Altliough the union had to hold up paying off the ana, Texas, Savannah, Georgia, crew, he said, it was success­ New Jersey, New York (Seatraln); ful In collecting 1,400 hours dis­ puted overtime for 15 crew mem­ bers. The overtime involved work per­ formed by native shore gangs and restriction to the ship In Argen­ tina. "So there was some consola­ tion for the crew for losing their ship to the foreign flag," he added. Shipping In the port of New York has continued at a fair pace during the past two weeks. Be­ sides covering contracted ships, Simmons continued, the Union has been busy In the organizing field. At times, he said, the dispatcher was hard pu^ to secure the neces­ sary replacements. 42 Vessels There were 42 vessels In port during the past period. They In­ cluded 23 paying ofl!, 5 signing on, and 14 in transit. The Ideal X, Almena, Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic); Pan-Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.); Lake George (USPC); Frances, Kathryn, Elizabeth, " Beatrice (BuU); Steel Director (Isthmian); Seatraln New Jersey, Seatraln New York (Sea­ traln); Lawrence Victory (Missis­ sippi); Bradford Island, Chiwawa (Cities Service); Mermaid (Metro. Petrol.); Alcoa Pointer, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa) and the Rion (Actlum) paid off while the Steel Director (Isth­ mian), Robin Sherwood (Robin), Alcoa Pointer, Alcoa Pegasus and Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa) signed on. The following ships were in transit: Pan Oceanic Transjmrter (Penn.); Steel Apprentice, Steel Age (Isthmian); The Cabins (Ter­ minal Tankers); Seatralns Louisi­ Portmar, Kenmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Robin Hood (Robin), Senate OK's ' PHS Fund WASHINGTON—The Senate han followed the lead of the House and adopted the $44 million Public Health Service appropriation. The appropriation, which was in­ creased $5 million over the pre­ vious year on the recommendation of President Elsenhower, will go for the upkeep of marine hospitals throughout the country. One of the first objectives of the PHS Jhis year Is the building up of an Inventory of medical supplies which has run down in the past few years because the hospitals did not have enough funds to stock up. The increased amount will also go for new equipment and increased personnel to bring these hospitals up to first-class condition. The action by Congress brought badly-needed help for the marino hospitals which-have been under "budget cutting" fire since 1953. PHS has been threatened with ex­ tinction during the past few years by promoters of the Hobby-Hoover program. This program, the result of studies by ex-president Herbert Hoover which were adopted by the former Secretary of Health, Edu­ cation and Welfare, had sought the closing down of all Federal medi­ cal facilities for seimeh. ' �jwM XI, im SEAFARERS LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Wider Port Seafarer's Guide To Better Bnyla^ Rights Won By SlU Co. /-•' "•' 'Tti;'• v^: 1. Pace. SevM Dream Ship ~ A Wine Tanker By Sidney Margoliua What Gives With Savings Bonds? WASHINGTON—Expanded and The public is confused over what to do about E bonds, now that their more flexible coastwise service by yield has been increased to 3V4 percent. the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. In fact, despite the increase granted by Congress in April, people is now in view following the rec­ are still cashing in more E and H bonds than they are buying. Ques­ ommendation of an Interstate tions savings-bond officers are getting show that many people don't Commerce Commission examiner. even know about the increase, .while others are confused about the The examiner, M. L. Winson, status of their old bonds. has recommended that Pan-Atlan­ Congress inay have to legislate still another increase if it wants to tic be authorized to buy out the restore E bonds to their old status as the wage-earner's favorite ^way Atlantic Coast operating rights of to save. But meanwhile, the recent increase puts E bonds close to the the S. C. Loveland Co. of Phila­ top as the most, profitable way to save with no risk. A new survey of delphia for approximately $318,000. yields from different types of savings shows that the 314 rate now Pan-Atlantic now has authority paid by E bonds surpasses the typical 3 per cent now being paid by to serve eight large Atlantic Coast sdvings banks, equals the 314-314 paid by many savings and loan asso­ ports from Boston to Miami. ciations except in the Far West, and some parts of the South, as Flor­ Loveland has authority to service ida, and is outranked only by the 314-4 per cent paid by most credit every Atlantic port but has only unions, with some credit unions paying as much as 5 per cent. partially used this authority in re­ Here are answers to questions people are asking about the new cent years. Pan-Atlantic's acquisi­ status of E bonds: ^ tion of the Loveland rights would "Are old bonds bought before thO increase in rates still earning in­ enable it to service all of these terest?" ports, for which it now has no The forward section of the first American wine tanker is launched Yes, they earn an average of 3 per cent if held to maturity. The authority. in San Francisco. Tug boats towed the hulk to another dry dock The ICC examiner said that new 314 per cent rate applies to all bonds bought since Feb. 1. were it will be welded to the already completed stem. Manned "Is It preferable to cash in old bonds to take advantage of the higher Loveland's purchase by Pan-Atlan­ by West Coast seamen, the vessel will carry some two and one-half tic would mean a "vastly superior rate being paid on newly-bought bonds?" million gallons of wine from Stockton, Calif, to New York. It doesn't pay to turn in bonds you bought more than 214 years ago service" to the shipoing public. These will earn over 314 per cent from the 21f>-year mark to maturity, There would be a slight advan­ tage in turning in bbnds bought more recently, unless you prefer to postpone your tax liability on the increase value. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and 'the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association last Fri­ "What about bonds that have day both appealed for "earliest possible" action by the tvlro-man subcommittee named a already matured and which peo­ month ago by AFL-CIO President George Meany to look into the American Coal Shipping ple are still holding?" dispute. These earn 3 per cent, com­ The MM&P and MEBA re­ Potofsky, president of the Amalga­ their efforts to win bargaining pounded semi-annually, from the quests were contained in mated Clothing Workers of Amer­ rights for licensed officers on ACS time they mature. There is an separate telegrams ' sent to. George ica. The telegrams urged action ships. advantage in trading them for the Harrison, president of the Brother­ on the two unions' grievances Harrison and Potofsky were new model if you intend to keep hood of Railway Clerks, and Jacob against the NMU arising out of named as the subcommittee after your new bonds a while, but not a full report on the dispute had if^you intend to cash them within been given to the AFL-CIO Execu­ the next 214 years. tive Council by President Meany "Where do you redeem savings and representatives of all the AFLbonds?" CIO maritime unions involved. Either at your own bank which The MMStP telegram—signed by has a record of your signature, or Captain John M. Bishop, secretaryat a Federal Reserve Bank office, treasurer—declared that "more ANACORTES, Washington—Longshoremen in the Pacific than three weeks have elapsed if there's one in your city. "Should you name a co-owner Northwest, members of the International Brotherhood of since we were advised that the twoor beneficiary on E bonds?" Longshoremen, were assured full backing of the local Mari­ man subcommittee . . . would meet In case of death it simplifies imatters for your family if you name a to consider the American Coal dis­ co-owner. A beneficiary named on the bond can cash in E bonds, too, time Trades Department"*^ pute" and that "to date we still do but must show a death certificate. council on any and all beefs. particular union . . . has Just gone not have any action of a similarly on record to assess ourselves one nature taken by the AFLLong-Range Advantage James Willoughby, president dollar per year to further the MTD. positive CIO which would protect our The new bonds correct to some extent the disadvantage that E bonds of the Puget' Soqnd Maritime r know for a fact that other mari­ earn only a small return in their early years. You had to keep the Trades Council and Seattle port time unions have done exactly the rights as an AFL-CIO trade union." Tlie MEBA telegram—signed by old bonds nine years and eight months to earn the full three per cent. same.' President Herbert L. Daggett—as­ Now an $18.75 bond will be worth $25 in eight years and 11 months. agent of the Marine Cooks and "If anyone here has any doubt serted that "the lapse of time in a However, even the new bonds are on a sliding scale which still makes Stewards, told a regional longshore them more advantageous for long-range savings than for such tem­ meeting, "the MTD stands neady, that I don't know what it means to determination of this dispute can porary goals as purchases you plan to make soon. The new bonds willing and able to back you in be in a position where another only work against our interests." Both telegrams pointed out that earn 2.3 per cent the first year, and 2.8 the second year. Not until an all out effort in any economic undesirable union pours money and effort into thwarting the efforts President Meany has stamped the action you choose to take." the third year do they earn 3 per cent. Further, the MCS agent pledged of-honest trade unionists, the proof Rates paid by other savings accounts have been edging' up too. that the MTD would fight to resist of that is the success of the Marine NMU action "a clear violation of Average paid by savings banks in states that have them are now up to any infiltration by "certain so- Cooks and Stewards. "Wo were the basic principles of trade union­ an estimated 3 per cent. They are sometimes higher in New Eng­ balled independent forces who want determined not to be ruled by ism" and has promised both MM&P and-MEBA full AFL-CIO support. land, especially New Hampshire where a number of banks pay 314, to gain control of the IBL." those, who had interests detrimen­ The MM&P, in its telegram, also and also in Massachusetts, but go as low as 2 per cent in Indiana. tal to true trade unionism and The IBL foot­ reminded the subcommittee that Savings and loan associations now typically pay 314-314 per cent, and hold on the Paci­ eight years of struggle along with picket lines against the company as mudi as 4 per cent in California and several other areas. hundreds of thousands of dollars fic Northwest has had been established "in protest E bonds have a special advantage in their-tax-postponable feature. been a particular proved that." against the raiding of our jurisdic­ You don't have to pay Federal tax on the increase in value until you target of efforts tion by the cut-rate contracts of cash in the bond. This makes them especially useful for long-range by Harry Bridges District 50" and that "our dispute • savings as for retirement, or as a backlog against unemployment, who would like to involves whether or not another since in a year of low income you would escape the tax altogether. swallow up long­ AFL-CIO union will respect our On that basis their new 314 per cent yield is as good as a taxable 4 shoremen on all per cent return. Nor do you have to pay any state or local tax on the coasts. When notifying headquarters picket lines when our jurisdiction E-bond yield. by cable or wireless that a Sea­ is being raided by an independent The Maritime Willoughly Christmas Clubs farer has paid off in a foreign organization which is not an AFLTrades Depart­ port because of injury or illness, CIO union." A value-wise reader in Superior, Wisconsin, questions our advice ment, Willoughby pointed out, has MEBA pointed out that "Presi­ ships' delegates should include to save in regular accounts rather than Christmas Clubs. He points proof plenty that we can work dent Meany, as you know, has the following information: out that even if a Christmas Club account pays little or no interest, together in beefs that would have The man's full name, his SIU stated on several occasions that it is available when you want it, about Dec. 1, before Christmas shop­ been lost had we not joined hands there is no justification whatsoever book number, name of the ship, ping. But if you withdraw money from a savings account on that to ward off the phonies. We have for the position being taken by the date you'll lose the interest anyway. He feels Christmas Clubs en­ not sought the limelight of publici­ the port of payoff and the hos­ NMU in ignoring the legitimate pital where he is being treated. courage thrift. ty in our organization but we have The response of ship's crews picketline of MEBA, which in ef­ If they do, that helps. But it would be more profitable to encourage gone quietly at work accomplishing to the Union's request for these fect places NMU as giving support yourself. Banks credit interest on various dates, not necessarily on the things we intend to do in the notifications has been very good. to a splinter group, namely District Dec. 31. But more important^ one survey found that only one of four future and that is to be—through Sometimes though, not all of 50, which is not part-of the organ­ Christmas Club savers really saved for Christmas. Actually 31 per unity—a help to all our affiliates ^the above information has been ized labor movement." Copies of the telegram were sent cent transferred their club savings to regular accounts; 10 per cent alike in any issue that involves included. Be sure to list all of used the money to pay taxes; another 10 per cent used it for insurance wages, hours and conditions, or this data so that the SIU can to President Meany and the Ex­ ecutive Council as well as to th« premiums, and the rest for mortgage payments, year-end bills, and their jurisdiction. act as promptly as possible. subcommittee. . home-furnishltigs purchtsjes.,,; , . . "I might point out that my J -^i • -rs#! -I' Ship Officers Seek Coal Beef Action Paget Sound MTD Pledges Aid To IBL List Details in Cables To Union J| �Paire Elrht SEAFAKERS LOG MCS Cleans Up Bills; $10,000 Repaid To SlU Maritime Unions Honor War Dead The happy ending to a success story came this month when the membership of the Marine Cooks and Stewards voted repayment of financial aid granted to it by several organizations. Included among them"* Ed Turner of MCS were the California State repayment, noted, "Although ... we have Federation of Labor and the never been asked to repay this 1^ ' m Rap MA Bid For Power To Sell US Lay-Up Fleet r Ends In Lk. Chas. I. fmy:f . irr" • i- $8 Billions In Tax Cufs For Big Biz WASHINGTON —The "welfare state" for big busine^ enterprises will cost the Federal Government about $8 billion dollars by 1960, the AFL-CIO Economic Policy Committee reports. It quotes figr ures from Secretary of the Treas­ ury George Humphrey to show that the US has lost ^at stagger­ ing amount because of tax write­ offs granted by the Office of De­ fense Mobilization. Nearly 22,000 of these write-off certificates have been granted, most of them in the major indus­ tries like steel, railroads,, chemi­ cals, oil, public utilities and others. Five billion of the Government loss from November, 1950 to March 20, 1957 was in the form of direct loss in tax revenue. The other three billion involved, the cost to the Treasury of borrowing money to make up the loss in revenue. , — Normally, when a company builds a plant it is allowed to take a depreciation deduction on its plant and equipment for the life of the plant. If it is expected to last^ 20 years, for example, then the company can deduct the cost of the plant in installments over the 20-year period. But with the fast tax write-off, the company deducts the cost over a five year period, giving it a much bigger tax deduction item. After five years, it resumes paying full taxes on the plant, but has already received, in effect, an interest-free tax loan, from the Government for the cost of the plant. These same business groups have attacked the outlay of Gov­ ernment funds on welfare pro­ grams, such as the marine hospi­ tals, as "creeping socialism." ^ money by the A&G District, we certainly hope you can make good use of this in beating Joe Curran." In the resolution dealing with the repayment of the financial as­ sistance, the Marine Cooks mem­ bership noted that the Marine Cooks and Stewards "are now financially able to pay back the money that was borrowed in the organizing drive." The resolution further added that "as far as the Atlantic & Gulf District is concerned, that we not only pay back the amount of money that was loaned to us . . . but also Members of the clergy and Texas maritime unions are pictured that we go further on record to during Memorial Day services, honoring departed seamen who support the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ gave their life in the defense of the US. Gathered around an It may be merely a coincidence, trict financially and in any other anchor-wreath of flowers are, I to r, J. J. Kennedy, MM&P; John way that our brothers on the East but—"As the ship was leaving Ant­ Serro, MEBA; the Rev. M. W. Bulgerin and Charles Kimball, SIU. werp," writes reporter E. B. Hard- Coast may ask us to." castle, ship's delegate on the Mar­ garet Brown, "a carrier pigeon arrived on board. The bird made himself a regular homebody while some of the crew glared hun­ gry-eyed. Said WASHINGTON—Strong opposition from both management and maritime labor has been pigeon disap­ expressed against the Maritime Administration's proposal that Congress grant the agency i. pears," he con­ jlanket powers to sell Government reserve fleet vessels to foreign nations. A bill to that Hardcastle tinued, "and the next meal consisted of stewed effect has been proposed byt chicken (?). The steward, mean­ Clarence Morse, Maritime Ad­ harm would come to the nation's different nations from time to time while, stalks the deck pretending ministrator as a substitute for maritime industry if such sales .when the State Department felt innocence." As we said, it may legislation now pending for sales were permitted. Under pending that such a sale would improve our be merely a coincidence, but. . . of ships to eight nations. Under legislation, "there would be sold to relations with the purchasing na­ Morse's proposal, such sales would our foreign cbmpetitors the tools tion. » 4; be restricted to use In the domes­ for international competition at sea at prices which are fabulous Talking about food, a good can­ tic trade of the nation involved. The unanimous opposition of bargains in today's market." didate for "the most considerate cook" would be Stanley Wojton, the industry to the proposal is In presenting his proposal, Morse 2nd cook and baker on the SS. based on the fear that it would stated that he would restrict the Santore. The crew voted him a open the door to wholesale bargain use of these ships to domestic hearty vote of thanks, writes ship's ship sales to foreign nations for trade. He also announced that UAlV President Walter Reuther advocate R. C. Hoiles, has entered delegate Chester F. Just, for this all purposes. The State Depart­ Congress should by-pass the 1946 excellent baking at all times, and ment has conceded that bids for statutory price and allow the De­ has asked Defense Secretary its second month. The dispute for the delicious coffee-time pas­ some 226 vessels have come from partment of Commerce to get every Charles Wilson to review a $119 started when the Newspaper Guild tries he makes for the entire crew. foreign nations to date. possible nickel out of the proposed million contract for 900 medium AFL-CIO sought better seniority While the Morse proposal would sales. He added that no ship needed tanks granted to the Government- rights and a Guild shop. Hoiles $ 4^ » restrict ships to domestic trades, for defense purposes would be sold owned facility at Newark, Del. then locked out members of the Other stewards have been martime observers took little com­ and that the competitive position Reuther termed the Detroit area a Typographical Union and the named for honors, Among them fort from that restriction, point­ of the American merchant marine distressed area by Labor Depart­ Printing Pressmen and Stereoment standards with unemployment typers when they refused to work ing out that similar limitations would be "protected." was the galley of more than six percent. High without a contract. Hoiles, the have been bypassed in previous crew of the • The Administrator specifically ship sales with the approval of opposed any bills what .would car inventories and the coming owner of Freedom Newspapers, Irenestar. "Well, end of the 1957 model production Inc., has imported workers from the US Government. as far as this authorize the sale of US ships to Speaking for maritime labor in West German countries for the year indicate, "Reuther said, "that other parts of his enterprises to ship is concerned, his capacity as president of the transportation of American coal. the situation will get worse be­ work behind picket lines. everybody is hap­ 4' 4* 4> Maritime Trades Department, He said that there were enough fore it gets better." py," said Robert Strikes which would tie up 75 .i t AFL-CIO, SIU Secretary-Treas­ vessels now on hand to take care Ayers, ship's dele­ The Flight Engineers' Inter­ percent of all cement production urer Paul Hall declared: "Before of this country's coal exports. He gate. "We sure the Government considers bolster­ referred to the recent drop in national Association, AFL-CIO, are "inevitable," warns Felix Jones have the food on ing foreign merchant fleets it freight rates to below $7 a ton in has ' announced distribution of of the Cement, Lime and Gypsum here, and a vote . a movie, "Man of the Sky," telling Workers, unless the companies en­ should consider the needs of this area. of thanks to the gage in "serious collective bargain­ American-flag shipping." steward department. This captain Although restrictions have been the story of the Flight Engineer's Contracts covering 105 is all for a good feeding ship." These sales, Hall pointed out, placed in previous sales on use of contribution to aviation safety and ing." cement manufacturing plants have economy. The film, starring Rob­ are actually US Government sub­ the vessels, it was pointed out that sidies to foreign citizens. The lat­ after ships were sold to the Philip­ ert Hutton and Don Haggerty, was already passed their primary ex­ ter could get all the ships • they pines for use in their inter-island shot at airports in Europe and the piration date and by July 1, con­ want on the open market but "are trade, permission had been granted United States, and has action shots tracts covering 25,000 workers will looking for a bargain at the ex­ by the Secretary of Commerce for of Flight Engineers at work in haye expired. The union is. asking pense of the US taxpayer and the the same vessels to be used in planes of most of the major air­ for a 10-cent hourly wage increase, a correction of area differentials^ lines. US merchant marine." International trade. and other benefit improvements. 4" 4" t It has been pointed out that un­ ..Thorsten V. Kalijarvi, Assistant LAKE CHARLES — The Paint­ 4) 4* 41 The AFL-CIO has joined with ers Union has signed a contract der the 1946 Ship Sales Act, Secretary of State for Economic David J. McDonald, president of the Air Line Pilots Association in Llbertys can be sold for as little with contractors here ending its as $540,000 at a time when the Affairs, said that instances "might calling for modifications in pend­ the United Steelworkers of Amer­ ^conceivably arise where the inter­ month-long strike. The union had going price in the world market is ests of the US might demonstrably ing legislation providing for mod­ ica, announced that certain em­ previously turned down two con­ up to $1,100,000. The open-handed be furthered by the sale of certain ernization of aviation traffic con­ ployers have created a secret tract offers because the terms sale of ships to foreigners con­ vessels not limited to purely coast­ trol. The legislation, based on rec­ school to train "union busters." He ,said that the school was not were unsatisfactory. trasts strongly with what an Amer­ wise operation." In such cases, the ommendations by Edward C. sponsored by industry generally, The Royal Oal^ Chiwawa, Gov­ ican citizen faces when he applies State department or the Depart­ Curtis, special assistant to Pres. but by "certain selfish people in ernment Camp, Bents Fort, Winter for Government shipping aid. In ment of Commerce could grant Eisenhower on Aviation Facilities American industry."- Speaking be­ Hill, Bradford, Island, Cantigny such an Instance, it takes weeks permission to use the ships in in­ Planning, would set up for three fore a regional conference in New (Cities Service); Val Chem (Val­ and perhaps months of hearings, ternational trade. years an agency to deal with air York, he reported that the "agi­ entine); Del Santos (Mississippi): and often special legislation before A total of 1,113 vessels were sold traffic problems. tators" school pays troiiiees $6,'60O and the SUP tanker Mission Santa such a request can be approved. to foreign purchasers before the t- t- tduring their year's course and that . . Barbara-.;werte. ;in port , during the Alvin ^haplro, ylce-presldent of old „ ship sales -authority,: expire^. The strike against .Jthe Lima, ihey .rece;ive $7^00,0 a; year .after ; last periocL' All were reported in the American Merchant Marine Since tiien there have been liills' Ohio, "Hews," one of the "many they are planted in jobs in mines, good shape. Institute, said that- "Irreparable proposed for sales in small lots to publications put out by anti-union mills and factories. SIU Atlantic and Gulf District among others. Consequently a check for $10,000 representing aid voted by the SIU membership back in 1953 has been forwarded to, SIU headquarters. In a letter accompanying the j,.- June 21. 195t �June 21, 19&7 •r -u v" >• >•' •" •'" •« • •r! :'-"-.i.: i'M-i SEAFARERS •i-J- >r3|T.\ Vc?- Fare Nine LOG >•'•.•' " - • -i" •.' % •'*' •• t; "•-.; '.i.f ... :- y...: .; •^:' - '••. -.•. '• r,'. •- •;.- '' •~- •"• v"'-. ^ ' ¥""• *• • •••; *';• • • \ '" A unique experiment in retirement livinji; for old-time Sailors is now in its fifth year. It con­ sists of comfortable efficiency apartments in or near the SUP port halls where men whb'have left the sea can still keep in touch with old friends and the seafaring life. A home for retired Sailors was dedicated In Wilmington on December 7, 1952, and other reirement apartmer.vs were provided later at new port offices in Seattle, and Portland. Each of the apartments includes a kitchen, living room and bathroom, fully furnished with all necessary gear. Automatic washing and dry­ ing machines are in the building. Tbe Wilming­ ton home, a block from the Union's hall,, is equipped with an electric cart to make it easy for disabled oldtimcrs to get around. Rents are moderate, varying from $15 -a month for those on disability 6r early retire­ ment pension to $30 a month for men on a full pension ($100 monthly plus Social Security). The program is assurance of comfortable, pleas­ ant surroundings-for the oldtimers. la iaa© z*x©[}Q(o)[?© '•m J.. - • -i-ai' 1 • •-> i.| •m .if;I - -<1 ••2 . '~-A 1 : • %\ /• m ' ^- •; • i.V ;• • ..... �Par* Tea British Plan 1-Class Superliner The idea of an American hotel man for a 9,000 passenger, one-class transatlantic liner— an idea which has been sidetracked here—is apparently being adopted, lock, stock and barrel by the British, according to the London Financial Times. That. newspaper has re­ the Atlantic, will offer a ported that plans are afoot low-cost cafeterias and In res­ named taurants. This too was one of the minimum off-season rate of $187.50. for a British-built superliner features espoused by Cantor. It will operate between New York, of 90,000 to 95,Q00 tons, carrying The proposed Swedish ship Zeebrugge and Amsterdam, taking all of its 9,000 passengers in one would accommodate 1,300 passen­ seven days for the crossing. The class. The ship would have a cruis­ gers and would have an auditorium ship, which is the former Badger capable of seating 800 people at Mariner, is now undergoing con­ ing speed of 351^ knots, which version at the Ingalls Shipbuilding conventions and other meetings. would permit it to make a trans­ Meanwhile, the only potential yard in Pascagoula, Miss. It wUl atlantic crossing inside of four low-cost operation under the Amer­ accommodate 900 passengers, most days. In combination with airline ican flag, the Arnold Bernstein of them in tourist class, and will service (one way by air, one way group, is making headway in its be completely air-conditioned. The Bernstein group has plans plans to go into service next spring. by ship) such a vessel would per­ Bernstein has announced that his for constructing two, new vessels mit the average American with a company has Joined the North for the transatlantic operation. The proposed British superliner two-week vacation to spend seven Atlantic Passenger Conference and has gone to Belgium to make ar­ undoubtedly would be built by the or eight days on the continent. rangements for a passenger ter­ Cunard Line if it should ever come 300,000 Horsepower minus in Zeebrugge for his opera­ to pass. Cunard offices in New As described by the. London tion. York said they had not received newspaper, the vessel would be The Bernstein ship, which will be any word of such plans to date. totally air-conditioned and would have its engine room back aft. The engines would generate the enor­ mous total of 300,000 horsepower. Some of the American aircraft carriers now afloat generate in excess of 200,000 horsepower. The New York hotel man, H. B. Cantor, has been proposing a ves­ sel of this size with equivalent WASHINGTON—Prospects for a continued flow of for­ passenger capacity for a number eign aid shipments, which would be carried under terms of of years, but thus far has been un­ able to interest Government offi­ the "50-50" law, were brightened last week when the Senate cials in acting on his proposal. authorized a $3.6 billion for-"*^ Meanwhile, existing American such action in the 10-year history transatlantic operators, such as US eign aid program after de­ of the forcdgn aid program. Lines, are proceeding, with plans feating a series of amend­ The two-year military aid au­ to build conventional three-class ments which would have crippled thorization was for $1.8 billion passenger vessels, providing for a type of travel which is fast becom­ the measure. In the House, the for planes and guns. In addition, foreign aid authorization is still in there was an $800 million item ear­ ing obsolete. marked for "defense support," Most foreign operators are al­ committee. which is economic aid to front­ ready actively involved in the oneThe Senate authorization—which line countries like Korea and Na­ class field, with the Swedish- represented a victory for the tionalist China to support their American Line announcing that it Eisenhower Administration—came military forces. would build a one-class Pullman- as the result of a 57-25 bi-partisan style tour ship providing meals in vote spearheaded by Sen. Knowland of California, the Republican floor leader, and Sen. Johnson of Texas, the Democratic majority leader. However, both Senate leaders, while defending the various sec­ tions of the bill, as recommended by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, hinted that cuts in the SAN FRANCISCO — SeventySAN FRANCISCO—Moore - Mc- program would be made when the three passengers and twenty-three Cormack Lines has announced the bill calling for actual appropria­ SIU Pacific District crewmembers transfer of the SS Mormacsurf to tions hits the Senate floor. its west coast operation. The vessel Last week's action simply au­ aboard the SS President Cleveland was transferred last week, its NMU thorized foreign aid spending ceil­ were stricken with Asian flu dur­ crew paid off and a full SIU Paci­ ings. To carry out the authoriza­ ing the vessel's 18-day transpacific fic District crew signed on, in­ tion, Congress must appropriate voyage. The ship was held in cluding members of the Sailors the money, and traditionally the quarantine off Treasure Island for Union, Marine Firemen and Marine Senaterlbwers the spending ceilings three liours. Cooks. when it comes to voting on the Ship's physician. Dr. Francis "No doubt the company will have appropriations. Gal'oraith, himself one of the vic­ Sen. Johnson, during the debate tims, said the flu was "quite mild" to bring her up to West Coast standards," said Morris Weisberger, on the authorization measure, and'no worse than American flu. SUP secretary. Among the im­ termed the appropriations pro­ Army technicians from the virus provements that will have to be cedure "a far different question" laboratory of Letterman Army made in order to maintain the than the authorization, and implied Hospital at the Presidio here standards set in the West Coast that the Government will not get boarded the vessel and took blood contract are built-in box bunks, all the money the Senate author­ samples from ten of the stricken refrigerators in each messroom, ized. passengers for laboratory exam­ fans in every room, as well as However, he warned against any inations. Military officials want to washing machines for the use of reductions in the authorizations make certain the flu was of the the crew. now and said the Foreign Relations same type that has swept across Committee had already "ap­ Asia since April. proached the peril point" in its The "oriental flu" has attacked $252 million cut in the Adminis­ over a million persons throughout tration's original foreign aid re­ India,-the Philippines, Japan and quest. Formosa. Some 500,000 were re­ The ensuing authorization vote ported affected in Bombay in two was looked upon as indicating fa­ weeks, 7,000 in one day in a town SAN FRANCISCO—There has vorable Congressional sentiment of 50,000 on Formosa, 15,200 in been little activity for Seafarers for the Administration's po.sition, New Delhi, and 80,000 in Japan. in this area during the past period even though some cuts may be The epidemic has begun to ebb In because of a slow-down in ship­ made later. most otner areas of Formosa ping. The two essential parts of the where there was a reported 1,000,There were no vessels paying off, Administration program, which 000 cases ia the last two months. and only one, the Fairport (Water­ were backed up by the Senate ac­ American officials feared that man), signed on during the last tion, were authorization of military the epidemic may spread to more two weeks. The Steel Executor aid for a two-year period and en­ US vessels and seamen, and even­ (Isthmian), Pennmar (Calmar), dorsement of a long-range fund, tually into the country. Tighter Grain Shipper ^Grajn Fleet), with no terminating date, to handle medical restrictions and examina­ Rebecca (Intercoastai), Arizpa, most of the economic development tions have been urged on vessels Young America (Waterman) and assistance to underdeveloped na­ coming from the Far East in at­ tempts to keep the possibility of the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) tions. The latter action > was the first an epidemic here to a minimum. w«£e in transit. >. • ,f . >).» . '50-50' Future Brighter As Sefiate OK's Aid Biii Coast Crews Mormacsurf Slow Period Felt In Frisco Ir'" June 21. 1957 SEAFARERS LOG 'Asian' Flu Hits Crew, Passengers SLtZABITH (Bull) May If—Chitr' man, Wm. J. Aniieh; Sacratary J. Cook. Report to patrolmen about re­ striction of craw in Maccorla. Keep messhall clean cups to pantry. Hold patrolman untU repair Uit la checked. Topside knows meeting proceedings to be checked. One minute sUenca for departed brothers. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers) April 33—Chairman, R. Wright; 8acratary,~J. A. Long.. Clean payoff. Some extra repairs to be done. Mora repairs to be done ashore. Ship's dele­ gate of last trip resigned. Accepted. Vote of conBdence given him. New ship's delegate electedr New delegate to check on slop chest and sea chest as to pripes. REBBCCA (Intercontinental) (No date)—Chairman, M. Culpi Secretary, pairs that have been riding for Six months. Crew pantryman in hospital with a broken leg. Steward is taking over his Job and handling both Jobs weU. The captain would not authorize the steward to take on fresh milk. Ice cream and other, needed foods in Okinawa. Suggested the Company should be asked to' be sure about sail­ ing board times. Suggested that some Independent type of heating system should be used for two rooms upper aft. Preferably electric. Upper four men are cold and lower 18 men are hot. May f—Chairman, A. LIparl; Secre­ tary, J. Guard. SaUed deck engineer short due to error. This vessel hav­ ing no ship's fund it was suggested that each member contribute SI. to establish fund. ANDREW JACKSON (Wsterman), April 7—Chairman, B. Creel; Secre­ tary, I. Lienot. Most of repairs taken care of. Rest to be done at San Fran­ cisco. Not to use washing machine at night. Fix drain at the washing ma­ chine room. Delegate to see engineer ^•bout the sanitary water for toUeU. ^ May It—Chairman, C. White; Sec­ retary, F. Lopez. Beef on unsafe working conditions on deck. Will check with port steward to be sure fans are put on board in San Fran­ cisco. 'Vote of thanks to stewafd de­ partment for a very good feeder and a Job well done. BATTLE ROCK (USPC) Ap/il 30— Chairman, G. Ruf; Secretary,''^*. Mc- J. Torre. Deck department contro­ versy over sandblasting overtime. Is this time and a half or what? Creyv unanimously voted to go on record to check New York headquarters over unauthorized conversion of rooms -aboard. Cleaning of laundry to be done by departments. JOHN CHESTER KENDALL (Bull) May 12—Chairman, A. Smith; .Secre­ tary, S. Weiis. Vote of thanks for the steward for the good service for the trip. Suggestion to let delegates settle all beefs with patrolman in order for good payoff in SIU style. Suggestion for a new washing ma­ chine be put aboard. Ship's delegate to ask captain for list of draws and slops for each man. Crew warned about tales going top side and that was not SIU way of doing busine,?s."A vote of thanks to the captain from the crew for all the help and con­ sideration he has shown during this voyage. One minute of. silence for the departed brothers. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), May 12 —Chairman, R. Danieis; Secretary, R. Wendeil. Ship safety meeting held. S50 in ship's fund, S39.37 spent for baseball equipment and chess­ board. S10.63 left in ship's fund. Coffee urn- to be replaced. Repairs for last voyage not done. Have cylin­ der locks installed on all foc'sle doors. Members of steward depart­ ment will dump garbage from stern. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for Job well done. Elected new ship's treasurer. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), May t —Chairman, J, Brown; Sacretsry, M. Hummeii. See patrolman about all hands pulling boat in after firs and boat drill. All men under 40 years old to see about getting polio shots. Request for larger lockers on ship. Room for the ^ fireman. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), April 17 —Chairman, R. Taiieksen; Secretary, J. Purseil. At safety meeting captain suggested that sitting on rails be eliminated. Complaints about baking discussed. Suggested to sea about changing brand of milk in Mobile as the present brand is not of good qual­ ity. Request having strawberries placed on board. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), May 13 —Chairman, C. Mafette; Secretary, A. Andersen. New washing machine placed in port of New York at last voyage. S63.2B on hand. Vote of thanks to steward department for good chow and service, suggested steward not to use washing machine for ship's linen. Steward to requisi­ tion more bath towels and to order more army cots. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), April IS —Chairman, T. Waiiiuk; Secretary, 0. Frank. Asked brother not to bring any mangos or trees into the States unless the okay is given by Agricul­ ture Dept. in San Juan. Fishing very bad this trip. We did not go to St. Croix. S9.4S in ship's fund. To install port hole In Bosun's foc'sle. AFOUNDRiA (Waterman), March 10—Chairman, J. Cislecki; Secretary, R. Walton. No repairs have been made and there is a shortage of Lava soap and sanitary supplies. This re­ pair situation has been going on for six (0) months. The creua has been cooperating fully on safety program. Topside doesn't seem to care if any suggestion involves spending a dollar. And then Company screams when someone sues. Penny-wise dollar foolish. Use a little discretion when using the heat aft. A suggestion was made to put a fresh air vent from the poop deck to the recreation room. Take it easy with the noise. Engine department head gushing sea water. It is suggested that we ask permis­ sion to use the hospital head. A vote of thanks for stewards department. April 14—Chairman, J. Cislecki; Secretary, R. Walton. Delegate leav­ ing this trip. Enjoyed his Job. Hit extremes In weather. No use for money this trip. Captain will be con­ tacted about the possibility of play­ ing a phono through the speaker in the mess room. Engine department will contact the patrolman about re- Oanisit. $.30.20 in ship's fund. The deck department has a case of preju­ dice against the mate. This will be taken up with the patrolman. The wipers are not to stand any watches in port. 1st Asst. to be watched for doing crew's work. Sailors to take care of water-tight doors. BENT'S FORT (Cities Service), May 32—Chairman, A. Herbert; Secretary, R. Alston. Showers being left on while no one is using them. Have patrolman contact captain to have door fans placed In starboard side foc'sle. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), May 19—Chairmen, M. Hichecockr Secretary, D. Knight. Steward to order new toaster In New York. Vote of thanks to steward department for a good Job. ALMENA (Pan Atlantic), May 2t— Chairman, J. Sweeney; Secretary, A. Janes. Repair list completed except for one Item. No beefs. Ship sold, will probably be turned over to new owners in few months. Some dis­ puted overtime. Safety conditions improved. Reports accepted. Lines to 'be taken care of on way south and north. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), May ItChairman, W. Egan; Secretary, j. Purseil. Safety meeting held. l.airge amount of disputed overtime in en­ gine department and small amount In steward department for shore gang work in Trinidad. Money collected for wreath for mother of crew mem­ ber. Report accepted. Suggestion to take enough bread to last entire trip: buttermilk to be placed on board in PR. Want baker removed from ship for not performing duties properly. Suggestion to get pickled pigs feet. Discussion on proper disposal of gar­ bage. Want better brand of milk placed on board in Mobile. Member thanked crew for floral wreath for mother. CECIL N. BEAN (Drylrans), April 7—Chairman, J. Mays; Sacratary, D. Collins. One member left in hospital in Trinidad. Few hours disputed overtime. Report accepted. Bath­ rooms to be kept clean. Need more pressure in drinking fountain. Linen money to be paid due to no laundry in Durban. Cots to be~laken care pf. April 21—Chairman, G. BusaigHe; Sacratary, R. Smith. No beefs. Draws to be put out one day before arrival but dated date of arrival. Report ac­ cepted. Want cold drinking water and require more pre.ssure In foun­ tain. Return cots after use. Keep drinking fountain clean. Clean and turn off washing machine when fin­ ished with same. Trash not to be thrown from portholes. Headquarters report discussed. May 20—Chairman, D. Collins; Sec­ retary, J. Malcolm. Beef over first engineer. Few hours disputed over­ time. Report accepted. Headquarters report discussed. Vote of thanks 'to steward department for Job well done. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), May 20—Chairman, H. Vincent; Sec­ retary, R. Voss. Two men short. Ship's fund S6.73. Company to notify destination of next voyage so men not wishing to make trip can give 34 hours' notice. Need more agree­ ments and clarifications aboard. Dele­ gate tn see steward department about menus and have him give more super­ vision to his department or bring it to patrolman's attention for him to straighten out. ** DOROTHY (Bull), May 13—Chair­ man, E. Rubio; Secretary, T. P-. Greaney. Work from all departments shows things are in order. Repairs to be taken care of before arrival. Required by crew that while in port all lang.shoremen are granted use of recreation room, this room be left in a clean condition. ELIZABETH (Bull), June 2—Chair­ man, Louis A. Ramirez; Secretary, Ed. O'Rourks. Messman asks cooperation in keeping messhall clean. Beef about quality of fruit and vegetables to be referred to patrolman. Galley door needs a new lock or an inside latch. Definite payoff time wanted. Request a wooden covering be put over the fantall as there is on other company C-2 ships. �mm Jmw M, M5T Pug* EleToi SEAFARERS LOG We Choose...' Insurance Lobby Balking At Welfare $$ Controls WASHINGTON —While AFL=CIO President George Meany strongly urged approval of a bill to control both union and management operated welfare plans, the nation's insurance lobby has come out for limited legislation that ator John F. Kennedy for a prompt would exempt management- investigation into the plan by the Seattle Jobs Moving Fast I^ SEATTLE—Shipping in this area has continued' to run ahead of registration, said Jeff Gillette, port agent. More and more Class A men are taking advantage of this Increase in job activity and are getting off the beach. The Grain Shipper (Grain Fleet), Jefferson • City Victory (Victory Carriers), and the Sea Cloud (American Merchant Marine) paid off and signed on. The Yorkmar, Calmar, Pennmar (Calmar) and Ocean Deborah (Ocean Transport) were in ^ort to be serviced. Note Shipping Upturn In Hub BOSTON—Although things have quieted down somewhat on the labor front in this port, reports James Sheehan, port agent, ship­ ping has taken a turn for the better during the past two weeks, and is keeping Seafarers here busy. There were four vessels paying off, three signing on, 'and three were in transit. The Government Campi Royal Oak (Cities Service); Battle Rock (USPC), and the An­ drew Jackson (Waterman) paid off during the last period and the Government Camp, Royal Oak (Cities Service) and Andrew Jack­ son (WatermanJ signed on. ^ The Robin Gray, Robin LO'Cksley (Seas) and Government Camp pulled into port to be serviced. All beefs were settled at pay off and all of the ships were reported in good 'Shape^ The overwhelming swing to the SIU among tu^ and harbor craft workers and seamen both in the expanding Gulf offshore oil industry and elsewhere is ample proof—if any were need­ ed—that these men have been exploited for years. You can't argue with scores of 64-0, 146-9, 28-0, 12-3 and similar results. The heavy pro-SIU margins, often unani­ mous, arfe recognition that only the" SIU offers genuine Union security in this Industry. In recent months, after an election victory in the Phillips Oil fleet, the SIU won the first union agreement ever nego­ tiated in the Louisiana tidelands field. It followed this by signing what is regarded as the finest tug contract in the Gulf area with the giant G & H Towing Company. • In the latest instance, the 64-0 victory on the Baltimore tugs was achieved in spite of bitter opposition of United Mine "Workers' District 50, in itself a ship operator whose tactics rank with the best that anti-labor employers were able to bring jto-bear in the bitter strike battles of the 30's. No won­ der, then, that the tug men and tidelands workers are turn­ ing to the SIU today. They too need the kind of conditions and security which deep-sea sailors, under SIU contracts, have been enjoying for 20 years. ti> Something To Hide ? The very vocal opposition of several industry lobby groups on Government proposals for controls over employer-oper­ ated as well as union-operated and joint union-employer wel­ fare funds follows a familiar pattern. Management groups have naturally opposed this bill, not necessarily because they have something to hide—though AFL-CIO President George Meany has testified that^ a number of them do—but because labor is a handy whipping boy and the bosses don't want to be bothered with the extra paper work anyivay. This notion that labor-is-guilty-per-se-but-business-is-clean follows the same kind of illogical thinking behind the one­ sided Taft-Hartley requirements for a non-Communist af­ fidavit frpm union officials only. Coincidentally, two of the insurance lobby outfits opposing the bill covering all types of welfare plans are the same groups that arrayed themselves against the SIU when the Union sought—and won—a clear ruling from the New York State Attorney General upholding self-insured union welfare plans. At that time, the SIU nipped an effort which would have cheapened welfare programs covering hundreds of thousands of NY workers by tossing them into the laps of the insurance companies. Now the same lobbies have come forward again to seek exemption from controls for the employer funds only. It does make you kind of wonder if they really are hiding sbmething, after-all. ' : : ' operated funds. Spokesman for three insurance groups—^the American Life Con­ vention, the Health Insurance As­ sociation of America and the Life Insurance Association of America —strongly oppose an administra­ tion bill which would require em­ ployer-run funds to file reports as well as those run by labor or jointly by labor and management. Two of these three groups are the same ones which have tried, unsuccessfully thus far, to compel the SIU Welfare Plan and other self-insured plans to come under the control of insurance companies. These groups have declared they will go to Federal Court to com­ pel self-insured funds to come under regulations in New York State which would virtually make it mandatory for them to pay pre­ miums to an insurance company in order to operate. Cites Company Misuse In his testimony before a Senate labor subcommittee, Meany cited cases which he charges involved management misuse of employeremployee funds. There have been abuses in employer-managed funds, he said, which are similar to those actions by union officials which the National Association of Manu­ facturers termed "corruption and malfeasance." He cited the case of General Electric which placed $35,000,009 in annual health insurance pre­ miums with Metropolitan Life In­ surance Co. The insurance com­ pany has two directors in common with GE. General Electric, he said, has continually refused to talk of the plan's operations and has re­ fused to offer the program for competitive bidding. At least one half of the plan is employeefinanced. Another example of management bungling, he said, was the failure of the now defunct Reed Glass, Inc., to pay premiums on its health insurance policies, although it with­ held $2,991 from employee wages. The policies lapsed without the employees' knowledge. The com­ pany also failed to pay $64,000 in premiums on a promised pension program, leaving some 15 employ­ ees, who have reached the retire-, ment age, to sue for their pensions. Testimony by the federation president that a Boston transit firm received about $400,000 in returns in one year from a com­ pany financed health and welfare plan brought demands from Sen- La Salle On London Run For the first time since preKorean war days, the Waterman Steamship Company will start calling at British ports. Waterman has assigned the La Salle to open the service between the Gulf and London on the run from the Gulf to the continent. The La Salle will carry a load of pulp and general cargo. Present plans call for twicemonthly schedules to the English capital. Waterman currently main­ tains regular service to northern European ports such as Antwerp, Rotterdam and'-Bf-etnerhaven. Senate's special labor-management rackets committee. The company Meany reported, the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co., placed its ' policies through the Eastern Mutual In-surance Co., which the transit com­ pany organized. Last year the in­ surance company received $670,510 in premiums, but rebated $400,839 in "dividends" to the transit cmnpany to reduce operat­ ing expenses. The insurance firm also paid a-t«tal of $95,000 in sal­ aries to three officers and a claims manager. The three officers are also officers of the railway com­ pany. The National . Association of Manufacturers and many big busi­ nesses have been protesting any bill which would bring employercontrolled plans under public scrutiny. Meany expressed preference for a bill proposed by Senator^|Paul Douglas (Dem., Ill) which would put Government control over em­ ployer as well as union welfare plans. A bill of this type has the approval of the Eisenhower admin­ istration. Mayflower II Makes: Port Under Tow PROVINCETOWN, Mass. — The Mayflower II arrived here last week somewhat inelegantly under tow, but upright, after a 53-day voyage from Plymouth, England. Although he vowed the ship would make it under her own sailpower. Captain Alan Villiers relented when he ran into northeast head­ winds off Nantucket Light and ac­ cepted a tow from a Coast Guard tug, the Yankton. Captain Villiers said that with­ out the tow he might have had to fight headwinds for a week before he could get the ship into port. No doubt there were a few victims of channel fever aboard who heai-tily cheered the decision. Crewmembers of the 180-ton vessel boasted beards and an eightweek hunger for a good hot shower. All were reported in good health although many of them had suffered regularly from seasick­ ness as the ship bounced about constantly in fair weather or foul. The crew reported that the ship was overloaded with a variety of British cargo. Including jeweled souvenirs of the voyage which are already being advertised at re­ spectable prices in US magazines. A crov/d of about 10,000 people welcomed the Mayflower II at this Cape Cod resort, which was the first landfall of the original May­ flower on November 21, 1620. The Mayflower II spent the night at Provincetown and then was towed to Plymouth, the site of the famed Plymouth Rock, where further ceremonies were held. After a brief stay at Plymouth, the Mayflower II will proceed to New York where she will spend the summer as a tourist attraction. After the summer the ship will be permanently docked in Plymouth as a memorial. The original Mayflower was sold at auction and scrapped a few years after her now-historic'voyage. 'I • )l > t| •i ' <1 �• >» June 21, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare Twelve Del Mundo Gang Goes Out Oii The Town LOG-A-ithythm Poem Applauded To the Editor: The poem In your May 24th issue is one of the best sea poems I have ever read. It is beautifully written. ' ' While I did not like the last verse and wished the poet had merely suggested the final port without actually naming it, the. letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must, be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SIU crewmen on the Dal Mun­ do had themselves o ball in Santos, Brazil, recently, though the waitress seems d bit hardpressed to keep the boys' exuberance in check. On ha^nd for the occasion (I to r) were Herbert Mueller, oiler; John E. Brady, oiler; Davis, the bar owner; Mack Brendle, AB, and James Lea, DM. For the record, the lady is known as Lotus, according to Brady. Apparently a good time was had by all. LOG-A-RHYTHM: At My Side By Thomas Ulisse A sailor's life is a lonely one, I'm told. But this need not be if he has memories of old; When the sea is calm, And the full moon bright, With the stars in the heavens And a glowing light. The heavens above cast a ray doion to me. As a guiding light for my loved one to see. Though shrouded in a heavenly scented mist, I can see the rosy lips that I once kissed; My love sent down from the heaven above Is at my side, my goddess of love. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU.. Burly MPetl! 1 5/HA5W0P MBHAUDJ.— SIU, A&G District BALTIMOKE .1316 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON ; 376 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON , 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent.... Capital 7-6338 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy 'Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLE.ANS 323 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9B34 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA. de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Coils, Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoft. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 305 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS... .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 311 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND, Calif.-...510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO ..450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILSHNGTON. ...503 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 13814 HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 130 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNK 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TOROrta-O. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpUe 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOUVER. BC..M 398 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS .'...304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 32 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 83 St. Pierre St. Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 S.AINT JOHN 85 Germain St. NB Phone: 2-5232 Great Lakes District ALPENA .'....1213 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY ..180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward-1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 preceding verses are so good that tho poem still must be list? ed among the great. I am sending you > another poem, of mine, "Queen of the River," which I wrote while sit­ ting on the Brooklyn Bridge and watching a Hudson River Day liner churn past. I don't know its worth, but after reading the poem in ^our current issue, I certainly don't know why you should ever print my inferior poetry when you. can get master­ pieces like that. Anyhow, I send it to you to use if you wish. Keep up the good work for poetry. You're doing swell. Roy Fleischer I Ed. note: The LOG poem re­ ferred to was "Final Departure," by C. Van Orden, describing an oldtimer's lonely wait for his last ship, bound for "heOven's door." A future LOG issue will carry a poem by Roy Fleischer, a sailor and sea poet of some re­ nown in his own right.) 4" 4" British Seatnah Asks For Mail To the Editor: I am a member of the Na­ tional Union of Seamen in Eng­ land sailing aboard the SS Braemar Castle in the rating of night watchman, which comes under the steward department. I have been going to sea now 40 years. We are now in Durban, but recently in Mombasa I found a copy of your newspaper and was wondering if it would be pos­ sible for me to hhve some copies mailed to my home address. Then on my next trip I could distribute them among members of my crew. I hope to be in England about the end of June and will mail you some copies of the "Seamen," which is our official union organ. I'd''also like to exchange views with some of your members, if they would care to write me at 73 Paynton Road, Silver Hill. St. Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, England. Sydney A. Powell (Ed. note: Copies of the LOG will be sent to you from now on as you requested. .- '4. i, 4,- Morhihg Light Offered Thanks To the Editor: Please publish this in the next issue of the LOG. The family of the late Mrs. Helen R. Dixon, mother of chief steward W. E. Morse, wishes to acknowledge the beautiful floral . piece sent to her services by the crew of the SS Morning Light. The crews' kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated. W. E. Morse 4 4- 4" Honest Barman Wins Praise To the Editor: * We have with us on the Ines a fireman who left a couple of bottles in the Lido Cafe, 440 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, Calif., three years and two mohths ago. Our man didn't know what happened to his precious stock until he walked in there one day recently. Jo his surprise, the bartender recognized him and returned his property. Tn my book, that is honesty. The drinks are reasonabale and the food is good also at the Lido. The bartenders are Tommy, Mickey and Betty Boo. It seems like a good spot. W. B. Yarbrough 4 4 4 Thanks Tampa For Blood Aid To the Editor: A million thanks to all the brothers in Tampa who were involved in arranging for the donation of blood for my wife's recent operation. Thanks espe­ cially to the donors themselves. There is a deep, warm feeling in knowing you have friends at a time like thjs. Cecil Wallick 4 4 4 Oceanstar Help Asked By Widow To the Editor: I would like to hear from any of the crew aboard' the SS Oceanstar v/ho knew my hus­ band, Clarence R. Haun. He died of a heart attack May 13 at sea. Burial was at sea. Any information any of the crew can give me coimerning his death will be appreciated greatly. I don't know anyone aboard the ship whom I can write personally so 1 am taking this means of trying to contact the men. My address is 306 44th St., Fairfield, Ala. Thank you very much for your help. Mrs. C. R. Haun By Bernard Seaman �ALCOA POLARIS (Alcea), May Ohalrman, A. L. Oanna; Seeratary, J. a. Hannan. Haka room for oiler and fireman in alop cheat ao each watch can have aeparate rooma. ALMRNA (Waterman), May it — Chairman, J. Sweeney; Secretary, Alex Jane*. Repair list from last meeting completed but one item, and it will be fixed in the morning. No beefs. Ship soid and will probably be ' turned over to new owners in a few months. Some disputed overtime. Safety conditions improved. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcos), May It— Chairman, W. Egan; Secretary, Jamea Pursall. Safety meeting held. A large amount of disputed overtime in en­ gine dept. and small amount in stew­ ards dept. for shore gang work in Trinidad. Have enough bread to last entire trip. Have buttermilk placed on board in Puerto Rico. Have baker removed from ship, for not doing his. work properly. Suggested to have pickled pigs' feet placed on board. Discussion on proper disposal of gar­ bage. Everyone asked to flush toilets properly. To see-about having a . bet­ ter brand of milk placed on board in Mobile. Thanks given by member for wreath for mother. BATTLE ROCK (USPC), May it— Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, R. McDaniels. There was a lot of perform­ ing after leaving the last port. Re­ ceived a letter from the welfare dept. Beefs to be taken up with dept. dele­ gate. Suggestion made to get some type of, transportation for crew at company expense. Ship's delegate to inform captain of motion about pay­ off. New slop che.st and medical chest to be made up for new crew. New repair list to be made out. Clean up your rooms before payoff. CECIL N. BEAN (Drytrans), April 7—Chairman, J. Mays; Secretary, J. W. Malcolm. Suggestion to keep heads clean, also to see chief en.gineer about more pressure on drinking fountains, al.so linen mone.v to be paid due to no laundry in Durban, also to take eare of cots in deck. April II—Chairman, G. Buselglie; Secretary, R. Smith. A draw will be put out at sea a day before arrival but will be dated the date of arrival. To see chief engineer about getting cold drinking water also about the pressure on fountain. Suggestion to bring in cots and not to mistreat "same. Help keep drinking fountain clean, refrain from spitting In same. Clean and cut olf washing machine when finished. Do not throw trash or spit out of port holes. May 10—Chairman, D. Collins; Sec­ retary, J. W. Malcolm. Beef over 1st engineer to be ironed out later.' Gen­ eral discussion of headquarters re­ port. A vote of thanks to the steward dept. for a job well done. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), April II—Chairman, J. F. Keelan; Secre­ tary, L. P. Hagmann. Keep laundry clean. Everyone shall leave It clean after using. The card players should leave messhall clean. Anyone leaving ship should strip fiunk and leave foc'sles clean. Bosun promises to clean passageways leading to fantail. Since there has been a lot of trouble with toilets suggest that after using they be flushed with a bucket of water, until they can be repaired. May 10—Chairman, B. Grice; Secre'tary, F. Raid. No beefs. Assured crew that continued persistence would Jteep food up to par on this ship. CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Colonial), May S—Chairman, H. R. Whisnant; Secretary, D. Skelton. Everything go­ ing smooth. One man missed the ship in Eureka, Calif., but joined in San Francisco. Captain said he would try. and get new wringer for the washing machine in Japan. Crew was asked not to foul up while in Japan, and stay in sober mind while working. In the near future the pavrolman shall check all repairs and requisi­ tions and for steward dept. working gear. Vote of' thanks was given to the steward department fnr a Job well done. Crew was asked to take more care of coffee pot and toasters. COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers), April 17 — Chairman, J. Nicholson; Secretary, J. Brigham, Storm doors In need of repair. Keep Koreans out of passageways. Repair lists to be turned in as soon as possible. DEL MUNDO (Mississippi), May 1 —Chairman, C. E.' Whidden; Secre­ tary, 0. W. Annls. No beefs 'at the present time, and would like to roslgn my post at this time. New delegate elected. Take -money out of ship's fund to buy games for crew. Talk on use of ship's fund which is to be voted on tinder new business, on how much to use for the various things voted under new business. DEL SANTOS (Mississippi), March —Chalrmsn, J. Baler.: Secretary, Ed. SahuRus. Brother Ernest Janoslo wae elected ship's delegate by all broth­ ers, Brother Jack Bates was elected Pare TMrteen SEATARERS FOG Jime 21, 1957 sh^'a reporter: Brother Jtian Crux was elected ship's treasurer, and Brother Sahuque was elected meet­ ing secretary. Put all excess linen In linen bags also put cups In sink and don't leave them on hatch. A vote of thanks. to. all brothers from the stewards for the flowers they sent when hlB mother passed away. May II—Chairman, J. Batas; See­ ratary, Ed Sahuqua. No beefs so far but will see agent In New Orleans about putting 120 days' stores on all Drita Line ships Instead of 83 or 90 days. Africa run needs 120 days stores and lots of extra fresh vege­ tables. DE SOTO (Waterman), April II — Chairman, Nona; Sacratary, R. Sha­ piro. Screens for all port holes need­ ed, not sufficient water pressure In after quarters (showers). Klckout panel steward's shower to be re­ placed. Repair list to bo made out and given to the steward to be typed, prior to arrival US port. May )*—Chairman, S. T. Zotterman; Secretary, S. Malybhan. Ship's dele­ gate reported that the repairs had been taken care of to some extent. Some painting of messroom and crew qiurters done. No major beefs to date. Reported everything running smooth. A vote of thanks was given "Scotty" Malvehan and the entire stewards department for the excellent meals served. Brothers getting off ship to strip all beds and leave quar­ ters clean and ship shape. FAIRLAND (Waterman), May 5— Chairman, P. Murphy; Secretary, M. E "Doc" Wstson. Deck dept. foc'sles tP be cleaned properly by sanitary man. Steward dept. toilet seats need new sprin.gs. Crews and electrician's toilets flush back while at sea. Insuf­ ficient water pressure on sanitary line to crew's toilets. GEORGE A. LAWSON (Penn Ship­ ping), May IS—Chairman, L. E. F. Schmidt; Secretary, F. T. Caiman. Shore leave In Trinidad in question. Coffee tirn and new mattresses to be placed on repair list. Mail and doctor in Trinidad to be taken care of same as on the way down. The captain will pass out pay slips before arrival. In States. Chief engineer's actions to be taken up with patrolm.m. Mate said that all rooms to, be painted at next trip. Crew to be properly dressed in messroom. Question and discussion on who can use the recreation room. HEYWOOD BROUN (Victory Car­ riers), Marcli It—Ctiaii-man, F. N. Meinerth; Secretary, A. Scliroter. Our washing machine is new and the main beefs are that they have to leave It clean for the next fellow. Ask ship's dele.gate to get in touch with radio operator to have loud speaker re­ paired In crew mess for the news. In­ form about what kind of money the captain wiU put out In the next port. INES (Bull), May 5—Chairman, A. C. Landwaltowicz; Secretary, W. B. Yarborough. This has been an extra good trip. No trouble, crew works together. Two (2) men missed ship in Kobe but captain didn't log them as he didn't figure it was their fault. Hotel manager failed to call them. Board in messhall is for official busi­ ness only. Phony fire di-ills and draws should be kept off. , In other words don't write any jokes on this board. JEAN (Bull), May li—Chairman, J. Sleven; Sec. D. Forrest. Ship's dele­ gate D. Plcefelli, warns the member­ ship of the importance of performing In SIU style. A vote of thanks by the membership was extended to the stewards dept. for excellent perform­ ance. The 1st assistant had rooms painted out after the deck dept. re­ ceived clarifications from Baltimore that room painting above was deck dept. work. The difference and un­ rest In the deck dept. seems to stem from the mate's attitude and his man­ ner of handling the dept. He Is ar­ bitrary and oplonated also takes per­ sonal Issue with each delegate elected and has tried to fire several deck delegates. The membership Is on record to have the Baltimore officials try to resolve this problem. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Welennan), May 5—Chairman, B. Parker; Secre­ tary, A. V. Aronlca. No beefs. Ship's delegate asked crew to be In a sober condition at payoff. Letters were sent to Joe Alglna and Waterman's port engineer In regards to crew's toilets not functioning properly. Ship's dele­ gate to sec patrolman about same. New refrigerator needed in crews pan­ try. AU soiled linen to be turned over to chief steward. Crew asked to be more quiet while men off watch are trying to sleep. Cups to be returned to pantry. Laundry room to be left clean after using. A vote of thanks to the steward's dept. for the excel­ lent meals prepared and served. Tony Sosa Is the chief steward. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), May 19 —Chairman, M. Barton; Sec. R. Aguliar. A letter was mailed to hq con­ cerning proper loading on the SS John C. Letter was received from head­ quarters that action will be taken when the next safety shipping com­ mittee is held with the operator. Travelers' checks are hard to cash In the port of Kamalshi, Japan. AU those who are getting off should leave, the foc'sle keys with the next man stay­ ing on. Strip your bunk and leave the room clean for the next man tak­ ing the quitting man's place. MARORE (Ore), May ID—Chairmen, W. Lane; Sec. D, F, Carey. There Is friction between the bos'n and the crew. Received a letter of thanks from Willie Tomllnson whom wo took up a GoUectlon of $44.25 for because of hla father's death. Former treas­ urer had given the money to Bait, hall. S. CantcrU elected ship's treas­ urer. Latter to be drawn up to be turned into the ItaU about bos'n loSr ging et and other practlcea, Ill J Days Gone By His 11th Ship Seems More Like His 13th t--. "This Mount Vernon is my eleventh ship since I broke out of the Army two years ago, but after being on here two months I'm beginning to think it's my thirteenth," s^ys Sea­ farer Robert C. Meloy. "The nighf" before we on yet where the lookout tiptoes sailed from Houston it was to the bow wearing a lifejacket," Seafarers Piatt (left] and Rocky Adams are shown on the SS Algonkin in the Persian Gulf before the ship trans­ ferred foreign. Rocky sent it in to remind Plott to contact him on tha MV Alamo, c.'o Coyie Lines, New Orleans. noticed that numlier one tank was squirting gas into the forward pumprobm," Meloy noted. "'^The mate tried fixing it with every­ thing from corks to bubblegum, to no' avail. Since the ship was in­ tending to sail as is, the Coast Guard was notified, with the usual results, "A yeoman came down in the morning, -had a bit of conversa­ tion with topside and we sailed— as far as the end of the Houston Ship Channel. The hook was dropped, the mate and engineer took turns diving in the pumproom with masks and we were on our way. It's the only ship I've been Safety Laurels Not Enough, Del Monte Seeking BB Win. Safety is not the only field in which the SS Del Monte leads the way; the gang has more than its share of spirit as well. An open 9hallenge has been issued by their newly-organized baseball club, the "Del Monte • Mountaineers" despite one take them all. Who challenges?" imajor setback already. "Our says Arriot. Arrangements for spring ti-ainlng game with the SS games can be made through the Del Slid ended rather sadly," re- SIU halls in the Gulf or via Mis­ pprts ship's delegate Elden R. sissippi agents on the African run. Arnot, "but we are now limbered up and raring to go." The Mountaineeris' loss to the Del Sud is not too unexpected, since the "Rebels" have fielded a good ball club for several years. Besides, the Del Monte has already earned its share of laurels in com­ petition with the rest of the Delta Line fleet, by compiling the top safety recorii on the company's ships for 1956. And if spirit can help '*them make the grade, the Del Monte can do it on the baseball diamond also. !Good or bad, big or small, we'll he commented. Once the mixed cargo was de­ livered, the crew hoped the ship was headed back for tlie Statqs, but wound up instead in Leghorn, Italy, after bunkering in Algiers, to take a load of straight gas. Gassed On Cognac "Only two things of impdrtance happened then, the first of which was nearly the last," Meloy added. "After topping off the tanks with gas and himself with cognac, the chief mate spilled several hundred barrels on the deck which the deck watch tried to wash down without much luck. It seemed the here had more holes in it than the mate's head. We finally made it to the harbor entrance but ran aground, thereby putting a few 'more holes in the bottom." Eventually the Mount Vernon made it back to Haifa, discharged, patched its bottom with cement and diegan heading to what it is hoped will be home. "Seafarers sailing out of the Gulf in the next few weeks are advised to keep a sharp lookout, though," Meloy. adds. "If this thing was ever rammed you wouldn't have to wor­ ry about an explosion, only lock­ jaw from the rust." Josefina Is A Tramp —"for SIU MEMBERS! II 4j -'3 BMSdfWlfG'pO ANPSHOReWEARToASCuiilESIERAULATSjieaAu S£AOiKr PRICES your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR t SEA GEAIi SEA GEAR I SHORE WEAR •1 Tramping all ovor th« Near and Far East on the Josefina 'are (top, I to r) George Aimers, AB, H. Joynes, bosun, and Roland Wimon, DM, ship's delegate who rides herd on the gong. Above, standing in for the "bellyrobbing",department, are Bill Rosades, 3rd «ook; baker Leo Carreon; (kneeling), steward Frank Sortille end Herry Ptpfii chief cook, Cerreen supplied the photos, ,. .y d •"vl — :m tm �Pare Firarteen SEAFARERS^ LOG Marltier Meets Mayor Jane XI, 1957 Says Good Turn Also Rates One To the Editor: Let's talk about "Good Joes." Every so often you pick up a LOG and read about some good "Good Joe" who passed away or ;who Is in business. Well, now let's talk about a real swell "Good Joe." I'm referring to Sgt. James Hand (Retired). Sgt. Hand is well known among seafaring men letters To The Editor Seafarer Andrew "Danny" Danilulc (left] !t greeted by Mayor Paul Asseman of Dunkerque, Francs, in tfie Mayor's chambers during a visit to the Town Hall. Daniluk, who was on the Seastar at the time, said the Mayor showed him around and invited him to participate in a local holiday celebration. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY , Edward Achee D. Ryan-McNeille B. Bonafont Pasquale MarinelU G. F. Crabtrea Jessie Matthews E. Cruz Ahmed Mehssln Felix Cruz Thomas Moncho Raymond M. Davis Stefano Nappi Frank de los Reyes J. Olabarrieta James Fisher C. Osinski Nolan L. Flowers Frank S. Paylor Percy Foster Paul Pope Jr. Rufus Freeman Markos Potirladli Burl Halve Angel Rlos Hans Hanssen Eustaquio Rivera Henry Herkinheins John L. Roberts Thomas Horan Jose Rodriguez Alfred Ka.iu R. Szczyglel John Klepadio Julio Valentin Paul Kronbergs R. Vellinga VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Benjamin Martin Albert MartinelU Eladio Aris Fortunate Baeomo Vic Milazzo Joaquin Miniz Frank Campbell Norman J. Moors John Driscoll W. P. O'Dea Robert Gilbert Ben Omar William Guenther George Phifer Bart Guranick G. A. Pulssegur John Haas George Renale Howard Hailey Winston E. Renny Everett Haislett Samuel Saunders Percy Harrelson George Shumaker Taib Hassen Kevin Skelly Billy Hill Henry Smith Thomas Isaksen Stanley F. Sokol Ira Kilgore Ludwig Kristiansen Michael Toth Frederick Landry Harry Tuttle Leonard Leidig Virgil Wilmoth Archibald McGuigan Pen P. Wing H. C. Mclssac USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks USPHS HOSPITAL , FORT WORTH, TEXAS ' B. F. Deibler James Lauer Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Charles C. Brown Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please 3ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE ... STATE T9. AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address .below: ADDRESS CITY ZONE.,.. Henry L. Horten W. D. Nuckles E. M. Jennings Clifford Vaughan L. B. Merrlam William J. Wolfe VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Luis E. Diaz Fred Miller, Jimmle Littleton H. T. Nungezer I. Lopez Billia Padget Ralph McDaries J. A. Richardson USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Jack Moore John W. Bigwood Simon Morris Charles R. Bourg Michael Muzio John B. Collins Randolph Ratcllff Thomas L. Crosby Tage H. Roslund Serio M. DeSosa Toxie Sanford William Scruggs Leon Diliberto Toelil Smigielskl William Driscoll R. Eisengraeber Wert A. Spencer Gerald L. Thaxton Leon Gordon William Havelin Lonnie R. Tickle James Hudson Dolphus Walker Edward G. Knapp James Ward Leo Lang Ernest Wilson William Lawless Clifford Wuertz Harry P. Lewis Demetrio Zerrudo Robert McLamore Jacob Zimmer George Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAT, SEATTLE, WASH. Wayne T. Center Harry S. Murray Obert J. Morgan USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Roy J. Barker A. F. Martinez John C. Carolan Alonzo M. Milefskl Noah C. Carver Fred Morris David Cincore A. F. Nottage Thomas C. Hlckey Philip Robinson Alexander Leiner James Waller USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Maurice Gendron G. Svensson USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. August Eklund Kenneth LaRosa Wm. Kouzounas Charles McCarthy MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSriT.i.L BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Joseph .Arnold William Healey Elmer Baker Herman Kemp Burnette Brown Edward McGowan Harold Clyatt Walter Maas Estaban Conquet Ebble Markin Victor B. Cooper William Mellon Claudius Fisher Raymond Perry Joseph ftill . Edward Scherzer John Glass Charles Shaw George W. Harris Dester Worrell • Raft A Puzzle To irenestar Maritime Day last May. 22nd was nothing special for the Irenestar or most other ships at sea. But an item the Irenestar's deck gang fished out of the drink that day still has the crew puzzled. According to ship's reporter Robert E. Ayers, the ship sighted a raft from what turned out to be an Army plane, but when they came up to It there was nobody aboard and no sign that there ever had been anybody there. The raft was duly gotten aboard "with advice from all hands," Ayers said, but the mystery still remains. How did it get there—and why? We hope somebody can clear 'tliis one up. All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. from the Gulf and all coasts. He Is always helping some seaman, especially if he's an SIU man. Sgt. Hand has a very interest­ ing hobby for which he saves cards and letters he receives from his many seafaring friends. He keeps them in an album, well-protected by cellophane. He would more than appre­ ciate it if some Seafarers would drop him a line by card or let­ ter. All you have to do is draw a hand with sergeant's stripes on it and address it to him in New Orleans, La. He'll get it. Duska "Spider" Korolia partment we would. have been In pretty rough shape. Thank you for everything, I hope the rest of the piembership appreciates the Union and what it has done for the sea­ men and their families. ^ Yes, the baby is fine. It's a girl. Bob Beliveau t 4" Job Preference For Sons Urged To the Editor: I thought while I'm on this "romance" run I would sit down and drop you a line concertiing our sons and the future of the SIU. Here is something I would like to see done. I would like to have the Union give out some kind of certificate that we could give to our sons in the order of their birth entitling them to a preference in getting jobs. As you know, some of the brothers have passed the stage where they can cash in on the ma­ ternity benefits and this ."would be doing something for the oldtimers in 4;he Union. As in the case of most occu­ pations, the sons of many SIU men would like to follow in their fathers' footsteps, but it is naturally difficult for new­ comers to get jobs on our ships. Oidtimer^'s Wife Views Progress To the Editor: This is a note of thanks to all concerned with my recent visit to your wonderful hall in Brook­ lyn. I appreciate most sincerely the courtesy and kindness af­ forded me, especially by Scotty Aubusson, the dispatcher, who escorted me around and ex­ plained everything. It was very interesting and, I thought, 'what an improvement on Beaver Street.'' My husband is on the SS Coal Miner, and is one of the oldtimers working,on this Ameri­ can Coal situation. We are with you all the way and hope it is soon settled with the SIU the winner and still champion. Good luck and best wishes. Mrs. L. P. llogan 4" S" i Applauds Union Welfare Service To the Editor: I'm writing this letter to thank the welfare department of our Union for the way it helped me and my wife in time of need. I recently made a trip to the Persian Gulf and left my wife at home pregnant. I had an in­ jury during the trip and when I came back home my wife went to the hospital to have the baby and I went to the marine hos­ pital for an operation. Things were pretty bad for us financially and physically and, for this reason, I want to thank A1 Tanner and Toby Flynn for their cooperation in helping us receive all the Union benefits. This includes the ma­ ternity and vacation benefits which I received while in the hp.spital. It will be another four or five Bionths before I taste salt air and brine again. I'm still an out. patient and without the help of our Union and the welfare de­ -• . To the Editor: Recently I .was the guest of the Portline steamer MV Port Quebec on which my very good friend steward Hugh P. Ghee entertained several colleagues and myself. The ship itself seemed very clean for a British ship, and well-stocked; however, there was one thing I noticed that didn't seem quite like our ships. ^ Everyone of the key personnel aboard seemed very much par­ tial to the shipowners, even at the risk of stepping on fellow members' toes. The general attitude was to skimp here and there to retain good favor with the company agents, and hahg it all for the men. "We had quite a discussion on points relevant to shipping. Naturally in the course of such conversations you can ascertain quite a lot about various holding companies which prefer ship­ ping consignments via foreignflag vessels to avoid paying higher wages and taxes to America. Some of them even have their own ships to help transport these cargoes, in which-they derive great returns while flying runaway flags. Of course if a war came along, you'd see how quickly they'd switch flags again just to be under the protection of Uncle Sam. That is why I believe it is important now for the men of the world's real maritime countries to wise up and de­ mand higher wages and proper union representation, preferably through an American union, as we are the most advanced. This would make our own Union stronger, discourage American shipowners from fly­ ing the runaway flags and con­ sequently make more jobs for us. Harold G. Horowitz 4 As far as E. B. Tart (left) is concerned, shipmate Jonas Heidt (right) "is the best baker in the SIU." They're together on the Ocean Dinny. Since we go back many years to get qualifying time for some of our welfare benefits, we could do the same for our member­ ship on this kind of thing. I think it could be done on a democratic basis, as we would start with the oldest members and work on down the line. E. B. "Pelockes" Tart SS Ocean Dinny (Ed. Note: Since shipping rights in the SIU are based on seniority rules established un­ der the regular Union contract with the shipowners, a proposal of this type would raise many problems with the National La­ bor Relations Board and other authorities.) 4 4* 4" All Goes Well Aboard Pennmar To the Editor: All is well on the Pennmar right now. The deck department is working in harmony, and there are no beefs and very little disputed OT. Each" and everyone is on his best behavior, so there is nothing to report ex­ cept that this has the makings for one of those pleasant trips. Brother R. Noren was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. This was a job he had held tem­ porarily until he was officially elected. Vincent £. Monte Ship's reporter iSii — 4" Urges Global Union Drive 4 4 Sailor Ashore In Boating Job To the Editor: I would likg some of my friends to know that I am work­ ing ashore in Norfolk for the summer since shipping here is pretty slow at present. If any of the boys who are down here are interested in any type of small craft or boat, they'd do well to come see me at Bell's Sports Marina. I have some nice ones on display. Best of luck to all the boys. I will be back on one of our ships before winter comes. C. O. Horton 4 4 4 Seafarer's Help is Appreciated To the Editor: It is with great pleasure that I write this missive in praise of the SIU and the good broth­ ers who belong to this great organization. At this time, I want to give all praise and thanks to Brother Louis Suslowitz. On the 7th day of September, 1956, Brother Suslowitz and I were discharged from the US Public Health Service hospital in New Orleans, and he went back to work. Since then, he has been a great help and comfort to me and I want to thank him pub­ licly for it. This brother has really gone all the way to assist me, in the tradition of the "Brotherhood of the Sea." Good luck and God bless all hands in the greatest seamen's union in the world. 'J Charles "Pop" Sweeney �SIU Widens •i,?- EVERY 1 SUNDAY I Coal Lead I DIRECT VOICE I DROADCAST I I y TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" WFK-39. 19850 KCi Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65. 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue . . . Every Sunday, ;1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America (Continued from page 2) 5,in a speech to the Coal Export­ ers Association when he again called for the construction of Tnodern coal-carriers. He pointed out that American Coal received char­ ters only because it promised the Government it would build new ship's for this trade. . Up until now, the company has been silent on its plans for new tonnage, if it has any. The Gov­ ernment 'Charters were granted nine months ago, at the beginning of October, 1956. Meanwhile, the National' Labor Relations Board has postponed ac­ tion on the case again both on the SIU's original unfair labor charges •and the NMU'S vote petition. The NMU, having a rough time on~ the hiring after boasting it would "whip the SIU," finds that the pres­ ent Impartial hiring system makes it difficult for NMU to get any kind of preference from the com­ pany. Consequently, by going to the Board, the NMU is exploiting whatever possibility exists that some changes could be obtained in hiring between now and the election. The SIU, on its part, has filed additional charges with the NLRB relating to firings of SIU men and other evidence of company dis­ crimination, despite the hiring or­ der, reflecting the company's anxi­ ety to remove the SIU from the pictime. WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America • ^ ^ Face Ftfleen SEAFAttikS lOG Joite Z1, '19S7 WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America ^ Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sundoy) The deaths of the following Sea­ WMM 25-15607 KCs farers have been reported to the Australia ,, Seafarers Welfare Plan and the WMM 81-11037.5 SIU death benefit is being paid to Northwest Pacific their beneficiaries: Newton B. Cdrihgton, 67: On February 26, 1957, Brother Edrington died of Hodgkins Disease in the USPHS Hos­ pital in Staten Island, NY. He joined the Union August 19, 1944, and was sailing in the engine de­ Quentin Lee Raymond Queen partment. Broth­ ex-Lake George We regret to inform you that er Edrington is there has been a death in the Contact US Petroleum in refer­ survived by Elfamily. Please get in touch with ence to lost Union folder and cre­ dridge Edrington your mother at Cove Gap, West Va. dentials. of Corpus Christi, Texas. Burial Jerry took place in Ridge Park Ceme­ Logan M. Alien Please send your correct address Contact your wife at 739 Park tery, Hillsboro, Texas. to_ Troy Thomas, P. O. Box 17, AJI St., West Palm Beach, Fla., about Waresboro, Ga. the luggage. Heinrich Sterling, 64: Brother Edward Ndoney Sterling died in the USPHS Hos­ Ernest Harris Your records are filed under pital in Staten Island, New York, register number 74737 at the Pub­ Get in touch with the Medical on November 21, lic Health Service office, 67 Hud­ Business Bureau, 127 E. 60 Street, 1956. Death was son Street, New York 13, NY. NY 22, NY. due to natural Kai Hansen causes. He joined ex-Jefferson City Victory Would Seafarers who have color the Union April Contact the master of tfie Jeffer­ slides of life at sea^ please get in 9, 1947, and son City-Victory at 902 Southerly touch with Laurence"^ Stem, Chris­ sailed in the en­ Road, Towson- 4, Md., regarding tian Science Monitor, 1 Norway gine department. clearance of your souvenirs. Street, Boston, Mass. Brother Sterling is survived by Aleksander Padu of Bronx, NY. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. VANCOUVER, BC—Organizing successes in the far north MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT PERSONAIS AND NOTICES All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit pljM a <P25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Maria Cirelli, born March 26, uary 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pas- Oscar N. Ra^or, Mobile Ala. quale O. Cirelli, Philadelphia, Pa. ElHabeth Jane Henley, bom May Angelina Iglesias, born April 15, 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raul James B. Henley, Savannah, Ga. Iglesias, Bronx, NY. Michele Williams, born May 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James E. Williams, New York City. " Darlene Aiida Spivey, born May 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Woodrow W. Spivey, Tampa, Fla. Deborah Kay Stevens, born May 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas H. Stevens, Mobile, Ala. Kenneth Drew Skonberg, born May 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kenneth M. Skonberg, Newburgh, NY. Victoria Stankiewicz, born April 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vin­ cent L. Stankiewicz, Philadelphia, Pa. Caivin Alfred Crabtree Jr., bom May 2,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Calvin A. Crabtree, Crichton, Ala. Beverly Lorraine Archer, bom May 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Archer, New York City. Clarence V. Dyer, III, bom April 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clarence V. Dyer, Algiers, La. Margaret Ann Tilley, born April 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John R. Tilley, New Orleans, La. Ann Rita Plnilla, bom May 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis Pinilla, Bronx, NY. Frank Weston Drew, born May 17, 1951^, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank W. Drew, Mullins, SC. Myra Gonzalez, born May 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mariano Gon­ zalez, New York, NY. Tyrone Babb, bom November 17, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Otho Babb, Brooklyn, NY. , Linda Diane Raynor, born Jan­ The SIU drive will be stepped up'shortly in the Great Bear Lake region, which is said to have great future pc'.ential. Canadian Dis­ trict officials believe the activity • will eventually run dght up to the •M rently work 12 hours a day, seven days a week, without overtime or cargo time. The season runs four ana a half to five months a year. The SIU Canadian District plans to bring wages and conditions up It® ,lts regular^itandards. . \ 4" 4" ' ill .-'T '-f i :' ill ; i| SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN I Maternity j Benefit Ii I" Victor C. C. Bums, 56: Brother Burns died on May 1, 1957, at the USPHS Hospital in Norfolk, Vfi. The cause of death was "a, brain tumor. He joined the Union, March 28, 1956, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Burns is survived by O. S. Bums of Orangeburg, SC. Burial took place in Beaufort Cemetery, .Beaufort, (Continued from page 3) men fled down the gangway to a waiting car. Police officers who pursued the bandits later found one suspect, identified as George Teomah, hiding behind a car. Teomah, who admitted he was the one who wielded the leg irons, gave the names of two accomplices. Harris was taken to the Medical Center where an emergency opera­ tion was performed. He was report­ ed in serious condition, suffering from a fractured skull and concus­ sion. Chambers, 41, long a popular skipper with his crews, was not seriously hurt. The gunmen had timed their robbery badly. They attempted the raid at 9:55 AM whereas the de­ livery of the payroll, originally scheduled for 1 PM Monday, wae postponed until 1 PM Tuesday. Teomah, the captured suspect, identified his accomplices as Ber­ nard (Sonny) Berry and Ronald Spencer Steele. He named Steele as the "mastermind" behind the job. A check of Union records shows a Ronald Steele had shipped on a probationary book for four days within the last three years. His last trip was coastwise from June 29, 1956, to July 3, 1956, on the Robin Tuxford. The vessel was in from a fourmonth trip from North Africa and India with a cargo of iron ore. It was to be her last pay-oiff as an SIU vessel, as the ^ip was sold to Isbrandtsen. YOUR Arctic Next Canada SlU Target have been scored by the SIU Canadian District. The SIU affiliate has organized two companies employing more than 100 crewmembers in all de-> partments. 'It plans to seek Crewmembers in -the two com­ panies organized last month cur­ certification shortly. Two Hurt In Ship Holdup This pioneering SIU benefit has turned out to be one of the most useful ever adopted by th^ SIU Welfare Plan, with indi­ vidual benefits paid now Hearing the 3,000 mark and total payments ap­ proaching $600,000. It was approved as of April I, 1952, at the rate of $200 for every child bora to a Seafarer and still operates exclusive of family hospital benefits which cover other medi­ cal care costs. Twins and triplets get double and triple benefits accord­ ingly. Requirements are one day's seatime for the father in the previous 90 days plus 90 days in the lust calendar year. SEAFARERS aVT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT ^ .i •I �• OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO i €^001) UHI6H NEVEf <iROW 0L1>.. #li» iiilfiK.::' ^lliilili SUP Bosun Otto B. Han­ sen began sailing in '23. /" '29 discharge landed DM job for SIU's Joe Cash. - 40-year-man E. R. Deshong, SlU, has oiler's Job. Bernardo Favila, SIU, a 40-year vet, is wiper. 39 years' time lands OS job for L. Pretious, SIU. '19 discharge dates Carl Pederson, AB, of SIU. THE AMERICAN COAL beef I has broughtoidtimers from the Sailors Union, Marine Firemen, Marine Cooks & Stewards and the SlU-A&G together again to fight the battles of the 20's and 30's once more in 1957. Seamen with a half-cen­ tury at sea behind them, like these SlUNA veterans on the Walter Mines l»age, are battling a new sub-standard operator, in the best tradition of the Brotherhood of the Sea. Hats off to all of them! (Pho­ tos by Seafarer Abe Goldsmit, steward on the Page.) Michael Sparks of MCS started at sea In '17. •fc--"'" r'' • l^r- •)i ' '!•- • • , ... -T •' k . I ^0 . First trip for SIU's Tom Bubar, OS, was in 1906. SIU oiler Lawrence E. Wesseis started in 1916. Apron Castillo, AB, SIU, boasts seatime from '28. Walter Pottle, MM. MCS, has 50 years' time. , t,ay,k.-w,vr •• y .' ' f . mmm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 June 21, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: 64-0 VOTE FOR SIU SHUTS OUT DIST. 50 LA. TIDELANDS TUGBOATS FO SIU FOUR SEAFARERS, DAUGHTER OF SIU MEMBER AWARDED $6,000 UNION SCHOLARSHIP CALL MORE COAL JOBS; SIU LEAD NOW 103-94 SIU CREWS 1ST ISTHMIAN VICTORY SHIP TWO HURT IN HOLD-UP ON SIU SHIP BIG WAGE BOOST, HOURS CUT WON IN SEAWAY PACT INFLATABLE LIFE RAFT SUCCESSFUL BOILMAKERS UNION JOINS M’TIME DEPT. MA PLANS RUNAWAY DEAL FOR SUBSIDIZED OPERATORS SIU CO. PLANS NOVEL OIL-GRAIN CARRIER SURPLUS AID PACT SIGNED WITH POLAND HQ WINS BIG OT BUNDLE FOR LAKE GEORGE CREW WIDER PORT RIGHTS WON BY SIU CO SHIP OFFICERS SEEK COAL BEEF ACTION MCS CLEANS UP BILLS; $10,000 REPAID TO SIU RAP MA BID FOR POWER TO SELL US LAY-UP FLEET BRITISH PLAN 1-CLASS SUPERLINER ’50-50’ FUTURE BRIGHTER AS SENATE OK’S AID BILL ‘ASIAN’ FLU HITS CREW, PASSAENGERS INSURANCE LOBBY AT WELFARE $$ CONTROLS SEATTLE JOBS MOVING FAST MAYFLOWER II MAKES PORT UNDERTOW LA SALLE ON LONDON RUN SAFETY LAURELS NOT ENOUGH, DEL MONTE SEEKING BB WIN ARCTIC NEXT CANADA SIU TARGET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/21/1957 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. XIX, No. 13 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/30ecf4fafc206b53a153bd5ac49602d3.PDF de7fa7dcbd0d15508704234afed0dc16 PDF Text Text Vol. XIX No. n SEAFARERS LOG Juno 7 1957 ' ••iu ^ mi •'•4 :B • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL CIO • 'Good Union Men Never Crow Old' Canada SIU Wins: CO UNION DEFEATED ON SEAWAY ••"'I I -Story On Page 3 M arine Firemen Open New Hq. Story On Page 2 Ask 75-25 Aid Bill Story On Page 2 J - Oldtimers from all SIUNA affiliates in the front-line of the coal beef are once again showing the trade union savvy and spirit with whkh they helped build today's maritime unions. These are the old-line fighters from the Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union, Marine Cooks and Stewards and SIU-A&G District who took part in historic maritime beefs of yesteryear, in the fights for the first union contracts and hiring halls. Like these SIUNA crewmen on the coal ships Cleveland Abbe (above) and Martha Berry (right), they are coming forward again to take part in this joint effort. This is why their brothers in all the districts are applauding their efforts. �Pas:e Two SEAFARERS tOG jime 7, .1957 Butler Proposes 75-25 Bi US Aid Cargoes WASHINGTON—Senator John Butler,, author of the "SOSO" cargo preference law, has called for an amendment which would require at least 75 percent of all Governmient-firtanced cargoes to be carried on American flag vessels. the maximum amount to be carried In an address to the Pro­ by American vessels. "If admin­ Front view of the new Marine Firemen'» Union headquarters in San Francisco, which is to be offi­ cially opened today. The new building, located at 240 Second Street, includes a restaurant, recrea­ tion facilities and an ample parking lot. MIFOW Dedieafes New Hq. SAN FRANCISCO—The Marine Firemen's Union is now comfortably established in its new headquarters building here after a three-day moving job. Dispatching and opera­ tion out of the new hall began last week, with formal dedication of the building taking place this afternoon. Representatives of the A&G District and all West Spirits High, Coai Ship Old Timers Report Coast aflFiliates are scheduled to attend the dedication as well as a large turnout of the SIU of NA membership. The new hall is located at 240 Second Street in San Francisco. A two-story affair, it replaces the hall at 150 Broadway which is Coming home now from their first voyage to Europe on scheduled to be torn down to make way for a San Francisco highway two ragged old American Coal ships, oldtimers from all SIU of NA affiliates are proving that age and experience can go a project. long way on any beef. Constructed of reinforced con­ up his end." McKay is steward crete, the hall includes a restau­ "Rest assured that we. are ing utility on the Glucksman. rant with capacity for 180 people, holding the fort," advises Okal Oldtimers from the Sailors Un­ hiring hall, dispatchers' office and Jonts, oiler on the Martha Berry. committee room on the first deck. "Our men conducted themselves ion of the Pacific, Marine Fire­ The second deck includes union very nicely on the voyage and dur­ men's Union, Marine Cooks and offices, the MFOW welfare plan ing our short stay in Antwerp . . . Stewards and the SIU-A&G are all working together on the coal offices, a library, recreation room, Things in general look good." beef through a coordinating com­ and office space which can be His view is echoed by cook and mittee consisting of Morris Weisrented out. A garage is provided baker Marcelino Makatangay, also in the basement of the building, on the Berry. "The trip is fine in­ berger, SUP; Sam Bennett, MFOW; as well as parking space in the deed," he writes. "The only thing Ed Turner, MCS, and Paul Hall, rear. The garage is leased out as is, this Liberty ship is rocking the SIU-A&G. "The tremendous front line job" done by sea veterans a commercial operation. whole trip . . . (and) . . . the crew The old hall was opened in 1949 members are very old. The oldest from all the unions involved has but was doomed by the State of man on here is 86 years old and been lauded by them time and California when the State decided the youngest is 55. It's kind of time again. "If spirit alone can do it, we'll take this beef hands down," it wanted the property for a down­ funny, but they make out." the committee declared this week. town freeway. Jones and Makatangay are the Work on the new building was started only last August. Most of ] youngest men on the Berry, weigh­ the cost is covered by state com­ ing in at 55 and 56 respectively. United Nations Ship pensation paid to the union. Aboard the Harry L. Glucksman, similar conditions prevail. Veteran Seafarer William I. "Professor" McKay, 69, with a half century of sailing time behind him, reports from France that this is a "regular United Nations ship. The guys who turned out for this beef originally came from all over. "We have seamen from Ireland, Arabia, Hawaii, India, Sweden, Brooklyn, China, Persia, Chile, West Indies, Norway, Spain, Italy and many more. Everybody is hold- peller Club of Washington, DC, istrative abuses are taking place the Maryland Republican offered in disregard of the spirit of Con­ two reasons for this change. First, gress and the expre^ language of he said, it is only fair that cargoes, the statue, now is the time for the owned or financed by the US Congress to take appropriate steps Government should be carried in to put an end to these' practices major, not equal, part by privat;ely- and omissions." owned vessels flying the American flag. His second justification was his hope that there would be a sharp cut In non-defense foreign aid Items In the near future. "If foreign aid declines," he said, "thereby making it possible to give some long overdue tax re­ lief to our people, there wilT be less giveaway cargoes carried by our own vessels unless.we boost their share." Can Waive 'SO-SO'. NEW ORLEANS—Another SIUUnder the present "50-50" law, 50 percent of Government-financed manned ship to enter the charmed cargoes must be carried on Amer­ circle on shipboard safety is the ican-flag vessels. If there are no Del Monte of Mississippi Shipping, American vessels free to carry the The vessej won the Delta Line's goods, the agency in charge of the 1956 safety, award by recording shipment may waive this require­ only one lost time accident for the ment and ship it by way of a for­ full year. eign ve.s.sel, In doing so, the Del Monte Butler also attacked what he matched the achievement of the termed "administrative abuses" in Wild Ranger (Waterman) which the handling of the cargo prefer­ also recorded just one lost time ence law by Government agencies. accident in 1956. This was good He said there were rumors that enough to take the Waterman some of them construed the bill to fleet honors. The Robin Tuxford mean only 50 percent of such car­ (Seas Shipping) was the unchal­ goes and no more, are to go in US lenged leader in this area with its bottoms. Others, he claimed, were record of 502 days without a lost offering 50 percent of the tonnages time accident. The Tuxford has to foreign flag vessels first and since been sold to Isbrandtsen. then offering the balance on a The Del Monte gang was pre­ short-notice basis to Amei-ican sented with an engraved plaque ships. Such a practice would not by the company's president, H. T. give American ships enough time Kelly, commemorating its record. to prepare schedules, and would, Captain H. C. Brote accepted the in turn, allow the agency to recom­ award in behalf of the crew. It mend waivers, thereby permitting will hang in the ship's saloon. the rest of the cargo to go in for­ Seafarers on the ship's safety eign bottoms. committee included chief steward It was the intention of Congress, John W. Picou, bosun Wilson he said, that the 50 percent re­ Thomas and chief electrician Keith quirement be the minimum and no Winsley. Del Monte Wins Award For Safety 'Full Ahead' SEAFARERS LOG Jui,.7, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 12 PAVL HAXX, Secr«tary-Trea«urer HEBBERT BBAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN .SriVACH. Ah MAJOTIH, Jonii fliiAzii., WritBTi. Bnj. UoooT. Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. y'i- It's "full ahead" on the engine room telegraph of the coal ship Martha Berry and ditto for the SlUNA on the whole coal beef, says Seafarer Okal Jdhes, oiler. 55, he's the youngest man on the ship. PubllthRd bIwMkty ar. tha haadquarters of lha Saafarara Intarnatlonal Union, At­ lantic a Gulf District, AFL-CiO, 675 Four .1 Avenua. Brooklyn 12, NY. Tel. HYacin.h y-6600. Bntarad as second class matlei at tha Post Office In Brooiciwn, NY, under the Act ef Aua. 24. itix. 120 Top 1956 safely award for Delia Line fleel goes to SlU-manned-Del Monte, as company president to Copt. Henry C. Brote. The ship had only one lost Horry X. Kelly 3rd from left) presents plaque ' ^ time accident' during the year on the African run. Looking on (I to r) ore T. R. Knight, chief mote] Seafarer Keith "Honolulu" Winsley, chief electrician; Copt. Edgar Seamen, safety director; Sea­ farer John Picou, steward; chief engineer N. Esquerre; J. V. Thorton, Ist assistant; Seafarer Wil­ son Thomas, bosun, (rear), and E. Hansen, 2d mote (kneeling). �Jniie 7.1957 Pare Thirjee SEAFARERS LOG SIU Routs Co. Union In Canada MONTREAL, CanaiJa—Another major victory over; company unionism was won this week by the SIU Cana­ dian District in its drive to organize St. Lawrence Sea­ way operations. The Que­ St. Lawrence Seaway. It has • bec Labor Relations Board large number of boats in operation meeting in Ottawa, has on the job, including . some big Over 400 years of seoHme is represented by these SlUNA oldtlmer^ who ore in Norfolk to pitch in on the cool beef. The men, members of all three ship's departments, are (I to r) Moses A. Lucas, H. W. Muches, Jesse W. Puckett, Jomes D. Parker, Joseph Green, Tom Bubar, John AusHpz, Chorles Hortman, and Walter J. Wright. They are standing by to throw in for jobs as replacements on incoming cool ships. Replacements Join Four Coal Ships; SlU Leading 100-96 thrown out a certification bid dredges with crews of 65 to 70 by a company union and or- men each. d e r e d Marine Industries Ltd., a major Seaway operator, to stop promoting the company union with the intent of depriving its em ployees of their bargaining rights The Labor Relations Board ac­ tion came after hundreds of sea­ men^ aboard tugs, barges, dredges and other miscellaneous craft walked off their jobs in protest against the efforts of the company STANFORD, Calif. Seafarer Wallace M. Simpson, a 1954 SIU scholarship award winner, will start his senior year at Stanford University this fall as editor of and other benefits for the Seaway the student-published "Stanford workers. All men are now back on Daily." the job. Simpson had been associate edi­ tor of the college newspaper this semester and won the top editorial to hang the company-sponsored un­ post in staff elections last week. ion around their necks. Three hun­ The paper is an eight-column, fourdred of the men, about half of page "standard" published five the total crews working for Marine days a week. It Industries, went to Ottawa to tes­ covers campus tify of the company's relationship and local news. with the company-sponsored^union. This recogni­ After hearing testimony from doz­ tion for the 26ens of the men, the Labor Board year-old sea vet­ acted to block the company move. eran climaxes a As a consequence, the SIU Cana­ varied career. A dian District has now presented major in interna­ contract demands on behalf of the tional relations at six hundred men in an effort to Stanford, he Simpson wrap up a first-time agreement spent eight of his with the Seaway concern. Mean­ first nine years in China with his while, the entire Marine Industries missionary parents. Returning from operation has been shut down there just before World War II, tight as a drum. the family relocated periodically in Hal Banks, SIUNA vice-president various US cities before finally declared that the Board's action settling in Baltimore. has "broken the back of the com­ Accepted In 1947 pany's attempt to force a dummy Originally accepted at Stanford union upon the men. We have solid support throughout the Marine In­ ten years ago when he graduated dustries force and are pressing from high school, he found himself unable to enroll because of finan­ hard for a genuine contract." cial needs and turned to the sea Marine Industries is one of the to earn his way on the advice of. a companies currently Involved in Baltimore tug skipper. Before long the dredging and construction op­ he was sailing on deck with Ore eration on the Canadian side of the Line, Calmar and other SIU out­ fits, and later from the West Coast, where his family lives now at Riverbank, Calif. His success in winning a $6,000 SIU scholarship settled his prob­ lem in 1954, after a seven-year wait. He started school finally that SIU membership meef- September. ings are held regularly Simpson's journalistic bent every two weeks on Wed­ showed itself at Sparrows Point nesday nights at 7 PM in High, where he worked on the paper and was editor of the all SIU ports. All Sea­ school first graduate yearbook ever pub­ farers ore expected to lisher at the school. He promoted attend; those who wish to the publication among the students and faculty until the idea won be excused should request acceptance. He concedes that his permission by telegram interest in it grew out of the fact (be sure to include reg­ that all four of the other high he attended had published istration number). The schools yearbooks and he didn't intend to next SIU meetings will be: leave without one when he was finally due for his sheepskin. June \% Right now, Simpson is also viceJune 26 president of the Institute of Inter­ July 10 national Relations at Stanford and is hopeful of a journalistic or July 24 foreign service career upon gradua­ August 7 tion next year. A temporary breather has been reached in the American Coal Shipping struggle as the SIU headquarters has just re­ last of four ships inXfor replacements completed crewing on Thursday, May 30. The supply­ ceived word that the Canadian Dis­ ing of replacement crewmembers to the Thomas Paine finished a week of grim battling for trict has won a contract calling for a 20 percent increase, job security coal ship jobs. It ended with> the SIU "still maintaining a lead, Railway Clerks. Meany's action Labor Relations Board has again now 100 to 96, despite the came after the last AFL-CIO Coun­ postponed action on the SIU's com­ built-in NMU handicap of six jobs cil meeting heard a full report on plaint against the company. It was aboard the Coal Miner. the dispute from Meany and from "this complaint which led to the The six jobs on the Miner were representatives of all the AFL-CIO court order governing the hiring frozen in under the terms of the unions involved in the fight. of oldtimers for the American court order governing hiring. In On the legal side, the National (Continued on page 15) actual competition then, the SIU, bolstered by oldUmers from the pacific District unions, Is leading the NMU 100 to 90. The Miner itself was delayed for five days while necessary repairs were taken care of, including re­ pairs to a large number of burned out tubes in the boilers. It was one of the four ships in for replace­ The National Maritime Union announced this Wednesday ments. it had called for a National Labor Relations Board vote in the The next ship will be in about American Coal Shipping fieet. The vote would determine a week from tomorrow according to present schedules, which, of whether the SIU or the NMU has a majority of the un­ tion from the outset that the men course, are subject to change. licensed crews on the coal in the fleet should be entitled to AFL-CIO Committee Meanwhile, AFL-CIO President ships. At present the count stands the right to choose the union of their preference via the ballot. George Meany has appointed a SIU 100, NMU 96. The vote is the inevitable out­ committee of two to mediate the Attacked SIU _ dispute. The committee consists of come of the action initiated by the The NMU at the time viciously Jacob Potofsky, president of the SIU last November in its com­ attacked the SIU for proceeding plaint against American Coal for Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and George Harrison, discriminating in hiring against against the company with a collec­ tive bargaining election in mind. president of the Brotherhood of Seafarers. It was the SIU's posiIn fact, NMU President Joseph Curran charged that such SIU ac­ tion for fair and equitable hir­ ing leading to an election was "at­ NMU President Curran's to­ tacking the hiring hall." tal inability to stare a fact in Maritime observers were at the face was again revealed in loss to explain why the NMU had the last "NMU Pilot." On page 3, the "Pilot" reported that the filed its petition at this time when coal ship score was tied 98 to it was trailing in the fleet instead 98. On page 13 the story was of at an earlier date before the "NMU Pulls Ahead." Actually SIU had steadily cut down and of course, neither of these state­ surpassed the NMU in total mem­ ments was true since the SIU bership on the ships. In fact, the was leading at the time and NMU tacitly admitted It is trailing in the dompetition for coal ship still does at this writing. jobs, since according to the "New Similarly the "Pilot" an­ York Herald Tribune" report, nounced that the SIU has "no "NMU officials are counting on de­ pension," and then went on to fections from the SIU ranks to laud the NMU's pension plan give them the majority." while carefully omitting any If NMU had a "clear majority" details. The facts of the pen­ as it claimed in another news story, sion situation are as follows: it would have no need to count on • A&G District — $150 a SIU "defections." month disability - pension pay­ If all the men now on the seven able at any ag^, cOal ships are able to cast their Seafarer Don. R. Catlin, fire­ • SUP, MFOW, MCS —$100 ballots the outcome can be pre­ man, back from Norfolk after a month pension, with an in­ dicted in advance as 100 SIU to 96 trying for coal ship job, hits crease now in the works. NMU. However, these figures are the deck at SIU New York • NMU—$65 a month pen­ subject to change in the light of membership meeting. Though sion. possible replacements, illnesses he started sailing in 1920, he No wonder Curran feels it and other factors which could said he was "a baby" com­ necessary to falsify, in light of change the composition of the pared to the oldtimers taking crews before the Labor Board sets the record. part in the beef. a cutoff date on eligible voters. Behind On Jobs, NMU Calls For NLRB Election Pension Facts Seafarer Is Stanford U. News Head SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS �Pasre Four SEAFARERS LOG Father And Daughter Act SlU Backs Raises For PO Workers NEW YORK—SIU SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall has urged members of the House of Repre­ sentatives to support a measure which would increase salaries for postal employees. The measure, the Morrison Bill (HR 2474) would give postal work­ ers their second increase in salary In the last six years. The last in­ crease came only after two presi­ dential vetoes. "We understand and appreciate the efforts being made by Congress to hold Federal expenses at reason­ able levels," Hall wrote. "But it Is only fair that the post office worker, who must buy his necessi­ ties in today's inflated market, re­ ceives his due consideration." The measure, at present, is side­ tracked in the House and will not come out for action unless the members sign a discharge petition. So far 147 members have signed the petition. A total of 218 is reQuired to bring out the bill. Safety committee resigned as beefs are not taken care of. New salt and pepper shakers needed. Deck dept. asked to replace deck chair covers after washing down. Steward dept. asked to be sure to take garbage aft. Please keep feet off chairs and set­ tees. Check with patrolman about repairs not being done. BEATRICB (Bull), May 5 — Sacra­ tary, A. Isaac. Chairs to be replaced or repaired. Locks also. Crew Insist that Ivory soap be changed as other Bull line ships carry Lifebuoy, Lux and PalmoUve soaps. Patrolman to check with delegates about replacing mattresses. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), April 28—Chairman, J. Molley; Secretary, D. Knight. Ship's delegate elected. Have mall to SIU Hall In Lake Charles. Talked about smoking on deck. Also about ruffing up clean laundry when coming aboard ship. And they should be reminded not to carry fire arms aboard-.^ps. CITIES SERVICE 'MIAMI (Cities Service), May 7 — Secretary, A. KeaInskl. There will be a cot for each man and benches will be made for hot run. $10 in ship's fund, Medicine chest to be checked and to have menus typed. Not a bit camera shy, Patrice Pierce, 3, shows off her dimples In a big smile for a LOG photpgrapher. Dad Jimmy Pierce also got a kick out of the proceedings during recent visit to SIU head­ quarters. Patrice was just three. WASHINGTON—"The dam has busted" as they say, and foreign nations are pouring through the breach with requests for US surplus tonnage. Apparently feeling that the time is ripe, foreign countries have various Congressmen sponsoring sale of no less than 86 Government - owned vessels, f • Four ships for Mexico which with more to come. and one Liberty tanker for unre­ would run into California and stricted use by Guatemala, a coun­ US maritime unions and the m ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), April U -.Chairman, T. Wasilukj Sacratary, R, Griffith. San Juan agent wialies to commend crew in recent cooperaUon In trade union movement action in San Juan. Largest fish caught by Vante, (red snapper). Clem and Tony were second. $14.19 in ship's fund. Discussion on safety meeting, sugges­ tions not acted on. Oh. mate says it is to expensive, to make suggested changes. Bos'n requested porthole to be in starboard bulkhead. Ch. mate is not the one to decide which are the suggestions on safety to change. Company and union should decide. ALMENA (Pan Atlantic), April SiChairman, J. Sweeney; Secretary, A. Wllburn. Repair lists have been turned In and some of the work has been done. Checkeil headquarters concerning disputed overtime, and Drive On For Ship Giveaways maritime industry are alarmed by the swelling scope of foreign ton­ nage bids and are preparing to put up a hard fight against the sales when the Senate Commerce Committee opens hearings on the measure. At present, six countries have bids before Congress—India, West Germany, T u r k e y, Guatamala, Mexico and Italy. Countries ex­ pected to be heard from are Peru, Brazil (which already was sold a dozen C-ls) and Austria fwhich has no coastline and no merchant marine). Shipyards Choked Two reasons are given for the wholesale bids at this time. One Js the fact that shipyards overseas are choked with orders and It Is tough to get any kind of new ton­ nage built. The second is that the foreign nations ai-e hopeful of making a quick profit by getting US ships at less than world market prices. A Liberty, for example, is quot­ ed on the market for anything from $725,000 up. The statutory price under which they have been sold under the Ship Sales Act Is about $639,000. Propose High Price The administration is reported preparing an omnibus bill which would set a price under law closer to what the ships can actually command on the market. Tonnage bids already in Include the following: • Twelve ships for India's coast­ wise trade. • Thirty ships to carry coal to West Germany. • Fifteen ships for Turkey's coastwise trade. •Fifteen ships, including eight Libertys, four C-ls, two Victorys June 7, 1957 try without any marine industry Texas ports. • Ten ships for Italy. to speak of. Employees aboard Montreal har­ bor craft owned and operated by the Montreal Harbor Board have unanimously voted the SIU Ca­ nadian District as their bargain­ ing agent in an election held by the Canadian Labor Relations Board. The group consist of crew­ men aboard the tugs Sir Hugh Allan, Glenkeen, a floating derrick and a floating crane, the launch Messenger N. IV, and watchmen who guard the Harbor Board properties. Since all Canadian har­ bors are under federal govern­ ment jurisdiction, actual control over the harbor and employees Is under the Department of Trans­ port at Ottawa. $1 The Brotherhood of Marine En­ gineers announced that the first payment under its retirement benefit was made to former chief engineer Fred Wickdahl. Wickdahl, who retired at the age of 66 after a sea-going career dating back to 1901, received a check for $500, covering payments from Jan­ uary to May, 1957. The plan. Ini­ tiated in 1955, pays a benefit of $100 a month, exclusive of Social Security payments. It was the first retirement program for ma­ rine officers set up by an Ameri­ can maritime union. •t 4< The membership has unani­ mously approved the installation of a new modern electric hiring hall board for the Sailors Union of the Pacific headquarters In San Francisco, reports the "West Coast Sailor." Also adopted was a recommendation that modern boards be placed in the other ports at a later date. PL - ^ Pension payments for the month of April, 1957, the Marine Fire­ men's Union reports, reached a total of $12,576.40 paid to 134 members. The payments are now fixed to yield a maximum monthly payment of $100. In addition, a totJd of $13,940.72 was paid in pensioner surgical and hospital benefit claims for the month and $11,937 in dependent surgical and hospital benefit claims. Other fig­ ures released by the MFOW wel­ fare department Include the pay­ ment of $6,000 in life insurance claims, and $1,500 in burial claims. CC Oreship Load Hules Under Study WASHINGTON — Coast Guard plans to establish new regulations for the stowage of ore and ore concentrates have been delayed pending appointment of a commit­ tee to study the entire subject of ore carriage. The action was voted by the Coast Guard's Merchant Marine Council meeting May 7. May Ban Cork Preservers At the same time, the Council postponed action to ban the use of cork and balsa wood in life pre­ servers. The action was taken to give manufacturers time to see if they could develop cork and balsa preservers that would meet inter­ national safety regulations. The ore stowage committee will consist of Coast Guard officials and industry representatives. It will develop a "code of good practice" for the carriage of ore cargoes. The proposed new regulations were drawn up in response to the smking of several US-flag ore ships in recent years. Among them were the SlU-manned Southern Isles and Southern Districts, and the Mormackite and Pelagia. also storing in SUouston. Safety con­ ditions have greatly improved during the past few weeks aboard this ship. Suggestion by all to keep water foun­ tains clean. Discussion on dates on shipping cards when leaving the Union hall. ALICE BROWN (Bloomflald) April 3—Chairman, T. Fleming; Secretary, T. Zlelinskl. Bought tape, dominos and wire. $6.82 left in ship's fund. Give ship's fund to patrolman to give to some orphanage as ship is laying up. Repair list to be- made up to turn in tomorrow. AMES VICTORY (Victory), April 7 —Chairman, C. Starling; Secretary, B. Felly. Repairs taken care of. Water tanks to be cleaned in Japan. BALTORE (Ore), April 14—Chair­ man, N. Wslch; Secretary, J. Mehalov. Repair list made up and turned In. $8.25 in ship's fund. Tubs in laundry to be kept clean. Discussion on reereation room, suggestion to put extra bench in. Linen change hours to be changed so 12 to 4 watch may get linen without losing their morning sleep. BIENVILLE (Pan Atlantic), March 3 —Chairman, C. Hughart; Secretary, C. Martin. Telegram was sent to SUP headquarters—to SUP officers and members and to H. Lundeburg's fam­ ily, in sympathy in the passing of H. Lundeberg, and we all mourned a great loss In maritime labor. Man made pierhead jump in Port of Tam­ pa. this man was cleared by patrol­ man on arrival in New York as being ciass A seniority man. 2nd cook missed ship in Tampa. Discussion on eariy payoff in the port of New Or­ leans. CARIB QUEEN (TMT), March SiChairman, P. Dwycr; Secretary, S. Schuyler. No beets as of now. every­ thing seems to be going along alright. Would like to have department re­ pair lists to be turned in as soon as possible by the respective delegates. Minor repairs to be fixed aboard. Discussion on ship's heat to be taken up with boarding patrolman. CAROLYN (Bull), April 14—Chair­ man, W. Smith; Secretary, M. Wright. Dump trash In one barrel at a time in port—see ch. engineer about more pressure on toilets. No hot water after 6.00 PM. Return all free towels to steward. A better variety of night lunch. Also, cold platters In hot cli­ mate. Port hole screens without scoops. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (CS), April 4—Chairman, G. Pease; Secre­ tary, L. Doty. All repairs being taken care of. except messhall menu board. Will see p.-itrolman about it again. $11 In ship's fund. Suggestion made to buy checker board and cribbage board for all hands to use. April 14—Chairman, J. Barton; Sec­ retary, J, Corry. Two men missed ship at Lake Charles. Checker board was bought. $10 left In fund. Ship's dele­ gate resigned. New slilp's delegate elected. Coffee pot to be moved out of way of draft. Washing machine Is not being cleaned properly. Benches to be made for sitting outside of messroom in nice weather. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Feb. 3— Chairman, M. Machel; Secretary, R. Ferrandiz. $59 in bank. Election of ship's delegate. Wringer on washing machine in need of repair. Same ma­ chine needs strainer. Vote of thanks to third cook for taking care of TV. April 14—Chairman, H. Thomas; Secretary, L. McLendon. Captain will put out a blanketvdraw of $50 before we arrive in New Orleans. $59 in ship's funds. Crew , needs new washing machine. ^ip Infested with roaches. Recommend fumigation. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), April 20 —Chairman, D. DISel; Secretary, W. Thomson. Matter of ship coming Into port light from foreign voyage to load. Doesn't • „,e to pay off. Ship's delegate to ask patrolman why. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), May (— Chairman, J. Jonas; Secretary, A. Carpenter. Ship's delegate elected. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), April 21—Chairman, F. Alrey; Secretary, C. Crabtree. To raffle off ship's r.idio. All small change at payoff Is to go into ship's fund. Ship's delegate to remain same till next crew up. Coffee to be made in urn. This is one of the best crews in at long time.' COALINGA Hl£ts (Pan-Atlantic), April 28—Chairman, R. Arnold; Sec­ retary, P. Sheldrake. Vote of thanks to' steward department. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carr.), April 21—Chairman, R. McCulloch; Secretary, L. Lewis. Read letter concerning safety meetings. $5 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward and department for good chow and service. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), April 28—Chairman, K. Hcllman; Sec­ retary, E. Caudlll. A beef delayed sailing several hours. $2.46 in ship's fund. Ship to have fans according to agreement. Check of locker and screens. DEL MAR (Mississippi), April 28— Chairman, E. J. Rivers; Secretary, C. Dowllng. Elected new ships dele­ gate. $174.35 in ship's fund. Elected athletic director. Motion to give sick crew member $50. He Is unlicensed and had to get off ship In foreign port. Have two ball games coming up and anyone wanting to play ball to see director. Turn off washing machine when through with it. DEL NORTE (Mississippi), April 2$ —Secretary, H. Crane. $50 to be given to Brother in New Orleans who Is sick. Beefs in engine and steward departments. To be brought to patrol­ man. Ship's projector is available to us If one of the electricians will handle It. Four movies ordered for next trip. $22 left over in movie fund. Donations as follows: deck. $42, engine. $40, steward, $60. - $154.18 on hand from last trip. $50 given to brother when taken to hospital In Buenos Aires. Donations: engine, $19, delegate, $20, steward, waiters and messmen, $16, galley delegate, $15. $30 derived from selling arrival pools. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), April 27—Deck department doing a lot of work In evenings. Shortage of cigarettes. Stewards requested to be in mess hall at meal time. To go on record that this ves.sel is the worst feeder in the Isthmian fleet. Bad menus, no baked meats. MV DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), March 4—Chairman, E. Fain; Secre­ tary, P. Plasclk. Reports on icebox, washing machine and other repairs. Reported the donation of $27.50 to tugboatmen on strike In Gulf area. Discussed safety first items and asked the crew to observe safety first at all times. The incumbent ship's delegate reelected with a vote of thanks for a Job well done. It was agreed that an arrival pool was to be made to raise money for ship's fund. All hands were asked to stop smoking near hay and cattle. New washing machine was requested. Old one is constantly on repair list. GOVERNMENT CAMP (CItlei Serv­ ice), May 2—Chairman, J. Tanner; Sec­ retary, H. Westphall. New washing machine needed very badly. Agitator, welded too many times. No money In ship's fund. JOHN B. KULUKUNDIS (Martis), May 3—Collection for widow of Bill Hood taken. $10 collected. Crew pro­ posed new washing machine. One re­ fused to donate to widow. Juices available in port upon request. Dump garbage. Declare soap and matches In France. JOSEFINA (Liberty Nav. Co.), April 24—Chairman, L. Carreon; Secretary, B. Wentworth. Delegate to check stewards' store list next time ship takes stores. Captain to get ship fumigated as it Is overdue. Captain also to replenish slop chest. MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tankers), April 7—Chairman, E. Goigs; Secretary, C. Rasmuson. $17.29 in ship's fund. April 25—Chairman, E. Goings; Sec­ retary, L. McNalr. $17.25 in ship's fund. Discussion on steward depart­ ment and concluded to have all hands try for harmonious relations. �•f— SEAFARERS June 7, 1957 QUESTIONi SlU fhipi may won be going to Polish ports. Would you be Interested In going there? How do you feel about this trade yylth an Iron Curtain natign? Operator Of Runaway Tankers Named To Top Cabinet Post J. B. Garrison, bosun: If the Dan Butts, bosun: Since I was in (he port of Danzig in 1933,1 would Government and Union agree to it I would like to like to revisit it sail for Poland. and see how the It may be good people fared unadvertising for d e r Communist the US. So long control. This as the cargo does food might be not contain some­ Just the thing thing that could necessary to ad­ be thrown back at vance democracy, us later, or aid and the Seafarers in the build-up of who go there should conduct themselves in the any other Communist nation, I proper manner and not leave a bad would not object. impression. if P i. Z. ^ Duke Livingston, AB; If it is the John Llstun, AB: If the cargo Is national policy to send food to Po­ food, I would be interested in go­ land, who am I to argue and not ing to Poland. man the vessels? Since the Com­ It's the Union's mies are over policy to do what here trying to in­ the Government fluence us, why thinks best, and not send food so we should over to influence ship them. Be­ them? Poland sides, we are did not want to feeding everyone go C o m m uelse, BO why not the Polish people? nist, and I think that the country can be turned I have no beef with them. toward democracy. ^ Adrian Remyn, bosun: Why not? John Jackson, OS: I'am not so It's a Job. Just as long as we are deliyering food sure I would like to sail food to only, I don't care Poland. Why where the ship should wo send goes, even if it Is food to a nation to Mao Tse-tung's that is supporting backyard. If the Red China? If Government OK's the food was for it, I'll sail it. I the Polish people would object only, and would though if they not go to Russia were sending in any way, then I might think it ammo, and not something for the I common good of the people. worthwhile to carry it to them. BaltTugTalks Underway; Crews Ignore District 50 BALTIMORE—Organizational activities in the Port of Baltimore are continuing in high gear, reports Earl Sheppard, port agent. The SIU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Divigion now represents most of ^ (Waterman) and Council Grove the port's major tug and small (Cities Service) paid off while the craft companies, he said, and Baltimore, Venore, Cubore (Ore); is currently In negotiations for an agreement. There is still some die-hard op­ position from United Mine Work­ ers District 50 which has set up lcket lines around Curtis Bay, altimore Towage and Harper Bros., but to no avail. Although there was some confusion at Curtis Bay, Sheppard continued, nearly all of their tugs are now sailing. Kone of the other companies were affected, he added. The UMW catch-all local had gone all out last month urging crewmembers of the tugs to vote "no • union." But despite their efforts, the tug men voted 146 to 9 in favor of the SIU, at six tug companies. Job activity also has continued In high gear even though registra­ tion has ' outnumbered shipping. But most of those registering, he reported, were new "C" cards. There were 35 vessels in port during the last period. Fourteen paid off, 7 signed on and 14 were in transit. The Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers); Evelyn, Emilia, Edith, Mae, Jean (Bull); Massmar, Texmar, Losmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar);' Venore, Cubore (Ore); Hurricane g Massmar, Losmar (Calmar); CS Baltimore (Cities Service) and the Carib Queen (TMT) signed on. The Bethcoaster, Alamar (Calmar); Valley Forge (Penn. Nav.); Cubore, Chilore, Santore, Marore, Baltore (Ore); CS Baltimore (Cities Serv­ ice); Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Partner (Alcoa) and the Robin Sherwood (Robin) were in port to be serviced. ^EA Page Five LOG The operator of a large-scale runaway-flag tanker venture has been named by Presi­ dent Eisenhower to be the next Secretary of the Treasury. In that post, he will be in direct charge of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and have a major voice in the administration's tax and budget policies. How Runaway Gimmick Operates The runaway flag operator Uncle Sara is losing enormous quantities of revenue because of is Robert' B., Anderson, who formerly was Secretary of the Navy and Deputy Secretary of De­ fense before he resigned his Gov­ ernment post in 1955 and went into the runaway shipping busi­ ness. Anderson is also active in several other business enterprises, including a Canadian holding com­ pany, Ventures Ltd., and is a trus­ tee of the Ford Foundation. It was in May, 1956, that the newspapers carried an announce­ ment telling of the formation of Trinity Tankers, a new tax-dodging runaway flag operation with "am­ bitious plans and extensive finan­ cial backing. The company was formed by Anderson; Roger Kyes, another former Deputy Secretary of Defense and a General Motors man who went back to that cor­ poration as vice-president (Sec­ retary of Defense Charles Wilson is also from General Motors), and Lee White, former Assistant Sec­ retary of the Air Force. $42 Million Program The new corporation said it was undertaking a $42 million con­ struction program involving six 40,500-ton supertankers to be built in Sweden. It purchased another 20,000-ton tanker then under con­ struction in Japan and took op­ tions for construction of four more supers in the Swedish yai'ds. All this was before the Suez crisis broke out. The press for tanker shipbuilding space since then has undoubtedly put Trinity Tankers in a very enviable po­ sition. A check by the SEAFARERS LOG at the time indicated that the new venture was privately fi­ nanced as there were no public bond or stock issues outstanding. The likely source of such enor­ mous sums as the company had available would be one of the ma­ jor American oil companies. As the LOG said at the time, "Some of the circumstances suiTOunding the deal have a hint of unusual 'business' dealing inasmuch as all three men as Government officials were in the position of being the world's biggest customers for oil. The 'Gov't Alumni' company al­ ready has charters from an un­ named major American oil com­ pany for the tankers it has yet to build." Actually, not only is the US. Gov­ ernment the world's biggest oil customer but the Defense Depart­ ment, representing the armed forces. Is by far the largest con­ sumer of oil in the Government. Under the circumstances, it would the operations of runaway fleets by American citizens. The way the gimmick works is this: A US citizen pays a trivial registration fee to a Liberian office (Liberia maintains an office in New York just, for maritime affairs) and places a foreign flag on his vessel, which is operated under a Liberian corporation. That immediately exempts him from payment of taxes on the ship's earnings to the United States government. He pays no taxes to Liberia either because his ship never touches that country. As the Internal Revenue Bureau has pointed out, taxes are only paid on such earnings where the actual earnings are transferred as cash to the United States owner or owners. But the clever runaway operator escapes this impost. He can— • Withhold earnings and reinvest them foreign. 9 Have the earnings ti-ansferred to h!m here as an ipterestfree "loan" and invest the proceedings of the "loan." • Sell stock in the parent corporation to the Liberian cor­ poration and get the profits that way. • Escape the capital gains tax on a transferred ship which he "sells" by accepting a stock transfer instead of cash, with the stock value grossly understated at less than true value. As a consequence, over 229 tankers and untold hundreds of dry cargo ships have been transferred foreign, plus millions of tons of new shipping built for runaway flags. The greatest bulk of this shipping is owned by Americans. be reasonable to expect that the oil company which gave Trinity the charters would supply a good deal of the financing for the opera­ tions. Anderson hhnself was a prac­ ticing attorney representing a ma­ jor Texas oil operator for a num­ ber of years and subsequently was the general manager of the same oil enterprise from 1941 until 1953 when he was appointed to the post of Navy Secretary. Two Years In Gov't After two years in the Defense Department, he went back to pri­ vate business and engaged in the runaway shipping venture among others. Now he is^ heading back to Government service again. With Anderson riaing herd in the Treasury Department, chances are that runaway operators will have little to fear in the~way of a tax crackdown on their opera­ tions and others will be tempted to exploit the same tax loopholes which have made these operations immensely profitable. Just a week before the Ander­ La. Senate Nips Attempt To Revive 'Wreck' Law Attempts to enact "right to work" laws in Connecticut and Louisiana were overwhelmingly defeated in both state legis­ latures. In Louisiana, the senate voted down by a 25 to 8 margin an attempt to restore"*"' the "wreck" law that had been strove continuously to present the facts of the Louisiana law to the repealed last year. In Con­ public. Candidates for election necticut, a large turnout of labor representatives at early hearings helped swing sentiment against the proposal which was rejected by the Republican-controlled house, ISOSB. The Louisiana action was a last echo of the campaign by the SIU and other AFL-CIO organizations which put an end to Louisiana's two-year experiment with the wreck law last year. Labor's League for Political Education, which had set up headquarters in the SIU New Orleans hall, started the fed­ eration's political operations right after the auoption of the measure. In 1954 SIU Port Agent Lindsey Williams had served as Chairman on the League's executive board. Union leaders and members A PORT 0'CALL e75'--4^xAvEMCP 'izte . son appointment. Secretary of La­ bor James P. Mitchell assailed the runaways as undermining Ameri­ can shipping and the wage stand­ ards of seamen. "Unrestricted transfers . . . could serve to in­ tensify the reduction of shipping opportunities for United States flag ships," he declared. However, the Navy, which An­ derson previously represented, and the Maritime Administration of the Department of Commerce have taken the position that it's okay to transfer ships as long as they are under the "effective" control of the US. Neither has shown much concern over the tax loss to the US, or the impossible competitive position in which American-flag shipping is placed by the runaways. Now with an ex-runaway opera­ tor in charge of the Treasui-y De­ partment, objections of the Bureau of Internal Revenue to the tax losses will slowly "fade away," leaving Mitchell the only top Gov­ ernment official to support the Magnuson bill restricting ship transfers. were urged to make public com­ mitments of their stand, so the issue would be clear cut for the voters. As the State elections drew near. Seafarers and members of other unions started a door-to-door campaign to bring labor's case be­ fore the public. The result of the campaign was an almost complete revamping of the Louisiana State legislature. Voters elected new pro-labor rep­ resentatives to almost 50 percent of the House seats, while only 13 out of 39 senators were reelected. Most of the senators and repre­ sentatives were elected on the right to work issue. In June, 1956, the repeal cleared the state senate by a vote of 21 to 18, and the house by 57 to 44. �SEAFARERS rare SIX June 7, 1957 LOG Learn About Hiring At The Source Limit Doctor Fees, Frisco Unions Urge SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Labor Council has called upon doctors and medical societies to set limits on fees charged to union members and their dependents. The council urged doctors to"^ benefits insufficient.' set a schedule limit maximum negotiated The San Francisco Medical So­ of $300 as a reasonable figure ciety, an affiliate of the American "under present economic condi­ tions." George Johns, council secretary, reported that the council was very concerned with the consistantly rising cost of medical services. "Unions compromise im­ portant wage increases," he said, "in order to negotiate health in­ surance plans, only to find the Money Exchange Rates Listed The following is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of June 6. 1957, and are sub­ ject to change without notice. England, New Zealand, South Africa: $2.80 per pound sterling. Australia: $2.24 per pound sterling. Belgium: 50 francs to the dollar., Denmark: 14.45 cents per krone. France: 350 francs to the dollar. Germany: 4.2 marks to the dollar. Holland: 3.7-3.8 guilders to the dollar. Italy: 624.8 Ure to the dollar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krona. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 21 cents per rupee. Argentina: 18 pesos to.the dollar. Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 62.63 cents per peso. Venezuela: 29.85 cents per bolivar. Medical Association, retorted that such a limit is "neither reasonable, adequate, nor realistic, and inter­ feres in the relation between doctor and patient." The medical groups have long opposed any type of limit on medical costs. Over 100 physicians, Johns an­ nounced, have already agreed to accept a more realistic schedule limit. Charge Any Rate In a study of average medical fees across the country early last year, Redbook Magazine reported that it is the practice of most physicians to charge what the traffic will bear. Patients, the magazine suggested, should discuss fees with their doctor in advance of surgery or any prolonged medical treatment. They should, if possible, shop around among other dO'Ctors and surgeons and compare fees. Jack Up Fees Some doctors, on finding that the patient has hospitalization and surgery insurance, have jacked up their fees to take in this added benefit. In discussing the amount of the fees, the report stated that doctors averaged better than $13,000 a year as compared with $7,800 for a dentist and $8,700 for a lawyer. Brooklyn staff examiners and officials who process seamen's claims for New York State unemployrnent benefits tour SlU hiring hall to learn about rotary shipping first hand. SlU headquarters dis­ patcher Scotty Aubusson (behind counter] explains hiring pro­ cedure to them, while Seafarer Joseph Sullivan (foreground, wear­ ing dark glasses) takes it all in. Painters Still Out In Lk. Chas. LAKE CHARLES—The Painters Union has voted to con­ tinue picketing contractors here aftej>-a failure to reach an agreement. The painters have turned down two employer offers as unsatisfactory. The-*Retail Clerks, however, have Grove, Cantigny, Chiwawa, Gov­ ernment Camp, Winter Hill (Cities pulled off their lines. While shipping has picked up a bit in this area during the past two weeks, reports Leroy Clarke, port agent, it is still a bit slow with plenty of men available to fill any expected jobs. The Bradford Island, Council Service), Val Chem (Valentine), and The Cabins (Texas City Re­ finery) were in port during the past period. Also calling in were the Ideal X and Almena (Water­ man) on the piggy-back run. All were reported in good shape. Whenever anyone gets around to collecting fig­ ures on shipboard accidents, he is sure to coihe up with one melancholy total. It represents the num­ ber of bruises, and broken bones which came from slipping on a wet deck. When it comes to safety, this is one area when a little precaution goes a long way. It's simple— so simple in fact, that it often gets overlooked. That precaution is, "wipe 'em up I" P-A Permit On Coastal Run Upheld WASHINGTON —'"The US Su­ preme Court has upheld an Inter­ state Commerce Commission ruling extending a temporary operating certificate for Pan-Aflantic Steam­ ship Corp. on its iritfeircoastal run. The SlU-contracted operator had been granted a temporary certifi­ cate to operate its vessels in intercoastal trade for 180 days while awaiting approval of its application for a permanent certificate. When the ICC found that it would not be able to complete its considera­ tion of the approval within the 180 days, it granted another extension. A group of railroad companies filed suits charging that the com­ mission had overstepped its author­ ity under the law in giving an ex­ tension over the 180-day limit. They were upheld by a lower court. Justice William O. Douglas, speaking for the court, overruled the lower'decision and upheld the commission's extension. The act, he said, could be invoked "to protect a person with a license from the damage he would suffer by being compelled to discontinue , a business of a continuing nature, only to start it anew after the Ad­ ministrative hearing is concluded." Under the act, the Commission can grant extensions up to a maxlmiun of 180 days. That slogan applies to all slick spots, great or small—an oil dripping on an engine room grating, a water puddle on deck, a hit of mashed potato un­ derfoot in the messroom. Even a single green pea can cause an accident. Ask the man who slipped on one. Keep the decks skid-proof wherever you work, and you will be saving yourself and your ship­ mates from painful injury. ! An SlU Ship is a Safe Ship ] r.: ¥• lilEI �Jtin* T. UST Page Setea SEAFARERS tOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH House Holds Seafarer's Guide To Betier Buying Up US Aid For Poland It Looks Like Ladles' Day By Sidney Margolius Answers To Buying Questions WASHINGTON —A last-minute CAR TRANSMISSIONS: I want to buy a new car. f can't afford a snag in the House of Representa­ new car every year and want to know if I ahould buy the standard tives has delayed signing of a $95 ahift or the automatic transmission. I know we would (et a better million aid program agreement be­ tween, the US and Poland. A series trade-in on the automatic transmission but would it .rive us a lot of of parliamentary maneuvers by op­ trouble?"—Mrs. F. B., Quincy, 111. ponents of the program has blocked Repair experts report automatic transmissions are standing up well, approval, but it is expected to be so you need not fear a lot of trouble. Cars with automatic transmission cleared In the next few days. have better trade-in value than standard transmission. However, they Of the total, $75''million will go do cost more to buy, operate and service. The suggested list prices under the farm surplus program, of automatic transmission on the three most popular makes of cars with the rest financed as a long is $1C0 to $188. According to a specialist, periodic adjustment of an term loan. As with other Govern­ automatic transmission costs about $7.50, and as much as $12.50, ment aid programs, all shipments compared to $1.50 for adjusting an ordinary clutch. You also have to will be covered by the "50-50" law. follow carefully the factory recommendations on changes of fluid and This will mean the arrival of adjustments, and have your mechanic inspect the fluid level periodi­ American-flag ships at Polish ports cally. The major advantage of automatic transmission is in driving in for the first time since before city tralfic. World War II. Decked out in their Easter fin­ RENT CRISIS: "A reader from Canada wants toi know about the The aid program for Poland ery, Seafarer Millard B. Elli­ cost of living in San Diego. We are a family with three children. If makes it the second Communist ott's four daughters (above) you have children it is almost impossible to get a decent rentaL When nation, to receive US Government make a pretty picture. The one fiaally is found it costs $93 to $110 a month, rather high rent for assistance. Yugoslavia was first young ladies (I to r) are a man making $80 a week, and with actual take-home pay of $69 after when the Tito regime there broke Frankie Mae, 8; Patricia all deductions. A man making $80 cannot buy a house unless he has with Joseph Stalin, the late Rus­ Ann, 6; Lifida Diane, 7, and $5,000 fcr a down payment. Mortgages are very tight here. We came sian dictator. here from Boston eight months ago and money for housing is easy baby Deborah Paige, 20 Combat Communism ' to get there. Another problem is medieai expense. We are covered for months, front and center. hospital bills, but not fbr ordinary illnesses that require visits to the Supporters of the Polish aid Elliott, whose home is in Mo­ doctor's office. Seven dollars for an office call is about average here program have argued that assist­ bile, is now steward on the plus $7 more for the smallest amount of medicines. Dental bills are ance to the Red puppet states will Warrior. The ship is heading very high."-^Mrs. W. C., San Diego, Calif. succeed in weaning them away out on a Far East run. At This leport portrays the growing housing crisis in industrial centers from Moscow domination and also right, Harriet Marie Svendsen on the Pacific Coast, Midwest, Southwest and some parts of the South. will fulfill a basic humanitarian of Baltimore, age 2, holds the For the country as a whole, rents need to avoid hunger. stage. Dad Viktor Svendsen have risen on the average of about Opponents of the program, in­ is fireman on the Portmar. five per cent a year for the past cluding Senator William Knowseven years. But increases have land, the GOP majority leader, been especially sharp in such cities have argued that such aid only as Cleveland, Seattle, Houston, De­ serves to salvage collapsing Com­ troit and other industrial centers. munist economic systems. Sol Shaviro, assistant secretary of Even supporters of the aid pro­ Amalgamated Housing Corp., re­ gram are cautious about results it ports that the. national average might achieve, since it is pointed cost of constructing a four-room out that Russian troops are still apartment in 1950 was $8,450. To­ stationed in Poland as well as in NEW ORLEANS—The Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ day it is close to $12,000. In 1950 East Germany, and are in a posi­ mortgage money was available at tion to stamp out any drift away ciation has stepped up its campaign to organize the engineer­ an interest rate of 3V2 per cent from Communism. ing officer jobs in the American Coal Shipping Company. for large apartment cooperatives. I The MEBA, meeting at its na­ Today the prevailing rate for such tional convention here, voted buildings is 5 per cent. The in­ to appropriate $40,000 to help crease in the interest rate alone finance its drive in the company. adds $12 a month to the rental cost The union's action decisively dis­ of a four-room apartment. credited reports from the National Building of rental apartments Maritime Union that MEBA had has been sharply curtailed by high tossed in the sponge in the beef, interest rates, Shaviro reports. In and was secretly advising its mem­ 1954, 90,000 rental units were built; in 1955, 86,700 and last year, only Further evidence of a return to normal, for the time being, bers to take jobs on the coal ships. 75,000. Many of these were luxury apartments priced far beyond At the same time, the MEBA the means of working people. The reduction in moderate-price apart­ in the Suez Canal zone is the announcement that all Isthmian adopted new procedures to screen ment building, coupled with a curtailed public housing program, has ships are now transiting the canal again. The Steel Traveler, out Communists and fellow trav­ accentuated the housing shortage. elers who have applied for readheading westbound to Kara--*^ FOOD COSTS: "Your column, 'Money More than Education Needed chi, Pakistan, was the first of was a reported proposal by Suadi mission to MEBA locals. The for Good Eating' opened my eyes to a lot of things. We have seven Arabia for the Arabian nations to changes, written into the Union's children. My husband brings home $65 a week. I have been trying the company's ship to make it organize their own pipeline com­ constitution, provide for the crea­ to feed my children and pay all other bills with it.. I wondered why through the Mediterranean and pany, and build their own lines tion of three-man screening com­ my children aren't fat like other chiidren and why they are al­ Suez. which would tend to compete with mittees to review the applicants' ways tired. Could you give me some advice on what food I could any lines built by western oil com­ qualifications. The committees are Previously several other Ameri­ empowered to question the appli­ buy for about $25 a week that would be the most nourishing for can companies had started using panies. cants in person and to make recom­ them? The $25 must include milk."—Mrs. M. T., Rossvilie, Ga. the canal again, including the mendations to the local. Appeals If you fear your children actually are suffering from nutritional American President Lines and from the committee's ruling may deficiency you should take them to the nearest clinic or a local doctor many of the tanker operators. In be taken to Lhe annual MEBA con­ for examination. This is not something you can determine or treat fact, ships of all nations with the vention. The procedure is expected yourself. The only way to feed this large family on $25 a week, which exception of France and Israel are to prevent screened-out members Seafarers who have taken the is far below the average cost of $9 a week per person, is to rely back on the route. from rejoining the Union. heavily on certain foods which generally provide the most nourish­ Final disposal of the canal prob­ series of inoculations required The demand fot* readmission for certain foreign voyages are ment for the money. These include white potatoes, whole wheat bread, lem is still a long way off and sliipreminded to be sure to pick up follows from a 1955 court order rolled oats, beef and pork liver, peas, beans, rutabagas, carrots by owners are keeping their fingers the pound, frozen spinach, milk (fresh, evaporated and non-fat milk crossed. The Isi-aelis have been their inoculation cards from the outlawing the Coast Guard's powder), dried prunes, canned peas, American cheese, cottage cheese, threatening to send a ship through captain or the purser when they screening procedure for merchant seamen. The court ruled that the canned tuna fish, canned corned beef hash, codfish or haddock, eggs the canal as a test of their passage pay off at the end of a voyage. procedure was illegal because It The card should be picked up and hamburger. rights, but so far have not carried by the Seafarer and held so that hsed informants and denied the That doesn't i^ean your family needs only these foods. You need out the move. Nor has any further it can be presented when signing accused, the right to face their to include in your meals every day foods from each of these seven word been heard from the Kern on for another voyage where the accusers. MEBA said a number of groups; (1) milk; (2) tomatoes, oranges, grapefruit or green cabbage; Hills, the SlU-manncd tanker which "shots" are required. The Ino­ engineers expelled for Communist (3) leafy green or yellow vegetables; (4) other vegetables or fruit; made one trip through the Gulf of activities had asked for the right culation card is your only proof (5) eggs, lean meat, poultry or fish; (6) cereals and bread; (7) fats and Aqaba to the Israeli port of Elath of having taken the required to rejoin the locals. sweets. The low-cost list above does Include some of the best values and touched off a storm in the shots. The Convention also established in most of the seven groups. Milk is your big problem. Since the 60-65 Arab world. The Kern Hills was Those men who forget to pick a $202,000 organizing fund, raised quarts a week your family needs alone would take over $15 of your supposed to go back with more oil up their inoculation card when dues from $6 to $10 a month, and $25', you need to supplement what whole milk you can buy with evapo­ cargoes. they pay off may find that they voted to penalize shipboard per­ rated and non-fat dry milk. The dry milk can be a big nutritional help Talk of additional pipelines to arc required to take all the formers. The organizing fund will at small cost if you add it to other dishes such as soups, casseroles, bypass Suez has not yet been trans­ "shots" again when they want allocate $117,000 for general or­ baked goods, meat loaf, etc. You can get .a free copy of a useful booklet lated into anything substantial in to sign on for another such voy­ ganizing, $45,000 for the Great "Getting Enough Milk" by writing the Office of Information, U S Agrl- the way of announced construction age. Lakes drive, and $40,000 for the culttire Department, Washington 25, DC. plans. The. latest move in this area _ American Coal beef. MEBA Votes $$ For Coal Beef Suez Seen Normal; Canal On Isthmian Route Again Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff �m Page Eight SEAFARERS Growing Giant Frogs' Legs Is SIU Electrician's Meat Messroom coffeetime sessions on ships are almost guaranteed to turn up one Seafarer who talks about the chicken farm he is going to retire to. But Seafarer Douglas Reynolds has come with quite a switch on the old saw. Instead of raising chicken and hen fruit, Reynolds is doing fabulously well with a five-acre bull frog farm. With frogs' legs a popular eating delicacy in many restaurants, Rey­ nolds quick-frozen bullfrogs are very much in demand. Those frogs who can't make the grade for the dinner table are sold to labora­ tories where frogs are tradition­ ally used for tests and medical experiments. Reynolds got into the frog-rais­ ing business by accident—his acci­ dent. An electrician on board SIU ships, he was working ashore as a lineman in 1952 when he took a jolt of 13,000 volts. Somehow he survived, but he spent many months in Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Learned In Hospital While recuperating at the hos­ pital he became friendly with one of the physical therapists who was convinced that frog farming could become a profitable enterprise. A gentleman frog farmer, Seafarer Douglas Reynolds shows off Reynolds happened to own some a 15-inch specimen bred on his North Carolina frog farm. Some tobacco acreage in Whiteville, of the frogs he produces have legs weighing a half-pound each. North Carolina, which he figured The legs are frozen and packed for sale to restaurants. would be ideal for that purpose, as there was plenty of water close . Eventually we came up with the Navy, until 1952, when he to the surface. the frog my father and I now went to work ashore. He still Arkansas-Newfoundland Cross raise. We call it the Giant Food maintains his membership in the He dug the first of his frog JFrog." Union. ponds in 1953 and then set about Any Seafarer who is interested Now Reynolds produces frogs finding the proper kind of frog for which weigh up to two pounas, in frog farming instead of chicken his project. "Most of the frog legs some having legs weighing a half- farming is invited to write him at you eat in restaurants are gigged pound each. At any given time he Box 3556, Baltimore. 14, Maryland, wild in Southern swampo. A great will have as many as 30,000 bull­ or at the Carolina Frog Farms, many legs are imported from Cuba frogs croaking in the ponds—not Route 4, Whiteville, NC. "I will and some from Japan. What I did conducive to sleep, perhaps, but be glad to send a free brochure was to get hold of a big frog called soothing to the pocketbook. about my frog farm and answer the Newfoundland which had. been any questions," he concludes. Each of the frog ponds is divided bred by a frog farmer in New into breeding and growing areas. Orleans. I bred this with an Ar­ kansas swamp frog and mated the The tadpoles live off vegetation offspring with an imported breed while the larger frogs eat carp minnows. The ponds are seeded with the carp, which do very well on stale bread and produce huge quantities of minnows to keep the Labor and management bargain­ frogs happy. ing representatives for 45 Pacific Seafarers mailing in checks Coast pulp and paper mills have Commutes By Air or money orders to the Union reached agreement for an aver­ When the frogs are ready for to cover dues payments are age wage increase of cents per urged to be sure to make all of market, they are dressed, quick- hour for some 19,500 employees frozen and packed in five-pound them payable to the SIU-A&G boxes which wholesale at $1.65 to in Oregon, Washington and Cali­ District. $2 a pound. The business is doing fornia. The agreement, whiclr Some Seafarers have sent in so well that Reynolds now com­ will go into effect June 1 if ap­ checks and money orders in the mutes in his own airplane be­ proved, will also increase employ­ names of individual headquar­ tween his farm and Baltimore, er contributions to the health and ters officials. This makes for^a where he operates an electrical welfare plans to about 80 percent problem in bookkeeping which of the cost. The bargaining was business. can be avoided if checks are Reynolds sailed with the SIU between representatives of the made out to the Union directly. from 1946, when he came out of United Papermakers and Paperworkers, , the International Broth­ erhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers, and the Pa­ cific Coast Association of Pulp and Paper Manufacturers. Make Checks To'SIU-A&G' Your Gear for ship • • . for shhre Whafever you need, In work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Khakis Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage SEA CHEST LABOR ROIINR-IIP Free Polish Fjeet Plan In Lay-Up i Frog breeding farm owned by Seafarer Douglas Reynolds near Whireviile, NC, sometimes has as many as 30,000 bullfrogs on tap. Tadpoles live off vegetation, while larger frogs eat carp minnows. The ponds are seeded with carp. June 7, 1957 LOG Members of the Air Line Pilots Association in good standing shared a cash dividend of $314,000 on dues paid into the union. The association constitution places a ceiling of $2.5 million or $275 per active member, whichever is the greater, on ALPA net worth. Any surplus over operating expenses is to be returned to the membership as dividends. This year's return was-estimated at 17 percent. t> t> ii Workers in the General Electric Tube Plant at Anniston, Alabama, members of the International Union of Electrical Workers, adopted a strike authorization vote in protest to the company's plan to make them wear "monkey suits." The company plans to dress the 700 employes in pre­ scribed uniforms; girls in all the white, and the men in either a white shirt with gray, blue or tan pants, or a gray shirt with gray pants, blue shirt with blue pants, tan shirt with tan pants. Each employe was to be given two $10 certificates with which to purchase . The first post-war ship to fly the their "monkey suits." flag of free Poland has gone out of $• 3« 3" operation after 15 months of world­ Construction has begun on the wide tramping. The Liberty Wolna $2.6 million ILGWU - financed Polska (Free Poland) paid off last Puerto Rican housing develop­ month and was returned to the ment program. It will consist of American owners it had been 250 houses at a cost of $1.6 million chartered from last year. The in the Reparto Santiago Iglesias, honoring Santiago Iglesias Pantin, opprat'ors said they were giving it a founder of the Puerto' Rican la­ up because current cargo rates had bor movement. The other $1 mil­ made profitable operation impos­ lion will-go into units being built sible. At the same time, the operators in the adjoining Altamesa project. About one half of the 400 homes said that plans for keeping a free being built will be available to Polish merchant marine alive had not been dropped entirely, and ILG members on the island. that the company was scouting for 4" J" 3" another ship. ^ About 150,000 members of The Wolna Polska was operated Georgia labor unions have merged under Liberian registry, and their former state federation and manned by an all Polish crew. It industrial council, into a state­ was supported by a group of Polish wide AFL-CIO central federation. Under the terms of their new business men from New York and charter, William A. Cetti, former Philadelphia. The ship had a man­ president of the state federation, ning scale of 40, and paid wages was elected president and W. H. higher than standard on European Montague, former head of the ships. Crewmembers were also state CIO group, executive vice- pai(^ overtime rates. The crew was recruited from president. In pi'esenting the char­ ter, R. J. Thomas, special assistant Polish seamen who had fled Com­ to AFL-CIO President George munist Poland. Some had sailed Meany, emphasized that despite on American ships, and others w,ere the "delicate problem of equality working in the British merchant of the races," in the south, "the fleet, and on ships oif other Euro­ , policy of the AFL-CIO is that any­ pean nations, The Wolna Polska always flew body who pays . dues has equal the flag of pre-Communist Poland. rights.'V ^ �V, p;,-.;, .._; - June 7, 1957 HEAFARERS LOG JN"' •;'••?. TafSbf •> .1 '-Vn SlU AFFILIATES CREW NEW PASSENGER SHIP The fourth new US-flog Pacific liner to come out in six months, the new Motsonio, like the rest, is manned by SlU Pacific Dis­ trict crews. Deck chores are handled by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, black gang jobs by the Marine Firemen's Union, and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union mans the galley and dining rooms. Due to start on her maiden voyage from Los Angeles to Hawaii next week, the 26,150-ton liner features a $20 million beautifying job and is fully air-conditioned jt her seven decks. She has a speed ot 20.5 knots. Her dimensions ore 6^8 feet bow to stern, and 82 feet in the beam. Bosun Stan Kalino (left) and Pete Da Catte, AB, both SUP men, apparently find plush liner to their liking. Reconditioned at cost of $29 million, the new Matsonia is the third ship of that name operated by Matson. She will be a companion ship to the Lurline on the popular Hawaiian run. She is shown In NY before leaving for special Caribbean cruise on trip around to West Coast. -'i i • "•"'J j 1 ' I �Pagre Tea i ; Jdie 7. UFI SEAFARERS LOG Three More Onassis Ships Co, MA Gives Final Approval NEW YORK—^Three more Onassis-controlled vessels, the Heywood Broun,, the Lake George, and the last of the Western Tankers fleet, the Montebello Hills, have transferred to the Liberian flag, reports Claude Simmons, port agent. The Heywood Broun, of Victory Carriers, as r^orted in the last SEAFARERS LOG, switched while in Pireaus, Greece, the Lake George (US Pe­ 16,700 TONS troleum) while in South AmeHca, t"] Copoclfy: 141,150 bbh. and the Montebello Hills while in Corpus Chrlsti, Texas. The run­ aways were authorized under a 46,000 TONS transfer-and-build agreement be­ tween the Maritime Administra­ Copodly: 395,588 bblf. tion and an Onassis-controlled group of companies. Under the agreement, the group is authorized to transfer 12 tank­ 100,000 TONS ers and 2 Libertys to the Liberian Capacity: 825,000 bbb. flag. In return, Onassis is to build three supertankers, two of 50,000 tons and one of 100,000 tons. The MA, on^May 23 of this year, gave final approval for the trans­ Strides in tanker construction since World War II are typified in fers, after the companies had al­ scale reproductions of the war-built T-2$, present-day 46,000-ton ready switched most of the 14 ves­ supertankers and the proposed Onassis super-supertanker of 100,sels to the Liberian flag. Under 000 tons. Onassis has won approval for transfer of 12 tankers, the terms of the final approval, mostly T-2s, plus two Libertys in exchange for construction of one the receipts of the Liberian cor­ 100,000-tonner and two of about 46,000 tons. poration which will own the ships, the Alexander S. Onassis Corpo­ ration, will be deposited with the Grace National Bank, New York, and held in trust until the fulfill­ ment of the contract for the build­ ing of the three tankers. Final approval, and the setting up of the trust agreement, came after sharp criticism at recent Con­ gressional hearings over the lack of adequate guarantees that con­ The Mayflower II, beating its way leisurely across the At­ struction of the promised vessels would be carried through. The lantic at two to five knots is liable to get a somewhat mixed three "supers" are still on the welcome in the States, the "Wall Street Journal" reports. drawing board according to latest Rebels from down Virginia • reports. way are a little miffed at the tatively testing the North Atlantic Added to this, the Office of De­ impression left by Bostonians route, she hastily veered south and fense Mobilization has granted the that they got to America first, and set her course in semi-tropic lati­ Onassis group a 40 percent fast tax the New England Yankees are a tudes. Any Seafarer who has write-off on the construction of little unhappy over the way New ridden an empty Liberty back from the 100,000-ton ship. The 40 per­ York promoters are cashing in on Northern Europe can tell you that cent allowance is on an estimated the show. her skipper made a very sensible expenditure of $51,300,000. The Virginians have been mak­ decision. . The companies involved are Vic­ ing some nasty remarks in public tory Carriers, US Petroleum Car­ and private about the Mayflower II riers, Western Tankers, and Tra­ because it's pretty well taken away falgar Steamship Company. With the play from the 350th anniver­ these latest exchanges there are sary of Jamestown, Virginia, the only two ships left to be trans­ first permanent English settlement ferred. They are the Louis Emery in the New World. The James­ Jr. (Victory Carriers) and the Bat­ town people have worked up quite tle Rock (USPC). They are ex­ a promotion including pageants pected to switch flags within a few and other tourist attractions but weeks. find that the Mayflower is stealing There was some difficulty filling much of their thunder. jobs and obtaining replacements Long After Pocahontas during the past period, Simmons An indignant Richmond news­ announced. Although shipping has paper editor has blasted the whole not been booming, it has held its Mayflower sailing as a "phony." own and is now normal in this After all, the Virginians point out. port. "Registration and shipping Captain John Smith's head had have been running neck and neck," already been saved by Pocahontas he said. We paid off a total of 23 years before the Pilgrims weighed vessels, signed on five, and serv­ anchor and headed for Plymouth. iced 10 in-transit ships. So far, no word has been heard The ships paying off were Alcoa yet from St. Augustine, Florida, Puritan, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa which can sneer down the end of Planter, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Peg­ its nose at both Jamestown and asus (Alcoa); Seatrain's Georgia, Plymouth since it was settled in Savannah, Texas, Louisiana; CS 1565 by the Spaniards, 42 years be­ Norfolk, Bents Fort (Cities Serv­ fore the English got around to the ice); Dorothy, Beatrice, John C, New World. Kendell, Elizabeth, Ines, Frances, The New Englander's peeve at Kathryn (Bull); Iteel Artisan, (Isth­ New York comes from the fact that mian); Seatiger (Colonial); Max- the ship will stop at Plymouth for ton (Pan-Atlantic); Mary Adams just one week on her arrival here (Bloomfield) and the Robin Good- and will spend the summer at a fellow (Seas). Manhattan pier entertaining visi­ The John C. Kendall, Ines tors at 90 cents a throw. Feelings (Bull); Robin Mowbray (Seas); have been partially soothed by the Mankatc Victory (Victory Carriers) knowledge that the ship will dock and the Hurricane (Waterman) at Plymouth permanently, with one SHORE WEAR f SEA GEAR signed on. New England paper declaring, The Seatrain New Jersey, Sea- "Any Yankee who condemns the SEA GEAR f SHORE WEAR train New York (Seatrain); Robin British for wanting the vessel to Mowbray (Seas); Alamar, Texmar, spend some time in New York for Losmar, Marymar (Calmar); Coa- the clear and time-tested and ad­ linga Hills (Pan-Atlantic) and the mirable purpose of making money Alcoa Runner and Alcoa Partner isn't much of a Yankee." (Alcoa) were in transit. As for the ship itself, after ten­ Rebs Hot As Yank Ship Steals Show — for SlU MEMBERS! EveffiituHGybo NBSVinSSAGEAd ANOSrtCJReWEAKFfiQMATEOJHBIWSM AUATSRECIALseAomrpRKES your SEA CHEST ROBIN HOOD («•••), Aarii If — Chairman, M. Kaaenhatan; Secretary, H. R. Dembrawikl. Disputed overtlma, man lossad tor aoing ts hos­ pital and tima off for tha steward department to be taken up with the patrolman at the payoff. The depart­ ment was not run very efficiently at first but tha steward looked into it and there has been an improvement. Motion that the steward's department be able to have time off by doubling ^up and making sure that the work is 'done properly. Discussion on the mo­ tion: This is so that the steward can be able to give his men time off without Interference from topside. This can be done as the steward de­ partment has a certain amount of work to be done and as long as it is done to everyone's satisfaction there is no reason why the men can't have time off. Anyone fouling up to be subject to action by the Union. Tliis room, so all could see notices. The water taken on board la Guanlca should be changed if possible. WARRIOR (Waterman), April 17— Chairman, K. Beekerlchi Secretary, M. Rlliott. Discussion on water pressure aft. Ship came out of shipyard re­ pair and water tanks were cleaned, water to be flushed out and changed in New Orleans. Discussion on operating of washing machines'. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. May 7 — Chairman, K. Beckerlch; Secretary, M. Riliott. Quarters need painting. Suggested that the patrol man see quarters and check on liospit.-il. Ship's delegate to show patrol man toilets and showers aft. Discus sion on washing machines, that cur­ few should be made on it for 10 PM. Suggested that garbage can not be washed in sinks in iaundry. CHICKASAW (Pan Atlantic), May S —Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, H. B. Hastings. The ice making machine is going to be repaired in port if it is possible. If not here, it Will be •fi-xed in Port Newark. Request to have Icuk from water line, in crew passage­ way (Ixed. New delegate elected. Plca.<;e turn off motor in wasliing ma­ chine when finished. Vote of thanks to steward's department for fine food and sei-vice. Vote of thanks to Brother ''Ballard fur a Job well done as our ship's delegate for the past 2',s muntlis. motion -was passed 'unanimously. Mo­ tion that the ship's delegate write hq and explain all the logs for men -going to hospital, and all other in­ cidents so that they may have an idea of what la going on this trip. Also, that the ship's delegate write about the.first assistant turning him to on day work after his arm was put in a cast. One minute of silence fur our departed brothers. It was decided that the department beads should know right after the election who the delegates are. Deck delegate sug­ gested that deck head and showers he scraped and painted. Discussion was held about the menus. Steward said that we had plenty of meat but were short on vegetables and fruit because they had a flood in Lourence Marquos and he couldn't get any tlierc. Sug­ gested that screen doors be locked and everyone help keep steveadores out of passageways. A vote of thanks given to the crew mess for doing a good Job under trying conditions. Also thanks given to the passenger mess for helping out and thanks also given to the chief cook. CALMAR (Cslmsr), March 5—Chair­ man, T. Jackson; Socratary, A. Byr-ant. New delegates elected.. Discus­ sion on fans in mess room,' also on washing machine being fixed. Also see if a fan can be put in ahip's laundry. April 1$—Chairman, ZaIaskI; Sacratary, T. Jackson. Washing machine has been repaired. Some fans to be fixed. Have officers mess room door repaired so that it can be closed without slamming. Tubs in laundry to he clean after use. There it a leak in deck dept. toilet. HILTON (Bull), May 4—Chairman, P. Calebough; Sacretary, H. Dombranskl. Engine dept. repairs being taken care of as fast, as possible. Painting foc'sles and showers being done and mess hall and pantry painted. Many other repairs completed. New list presented to mate. Wiper Took sick from ptomaine poisoning while in Sun Juan and was under doctor's care. Reported to chief engineer and first assistant with doctor's affidavit and was excused for having missed ship to Ponce. Safety meeting to be held the second of each month and all members of all departments are asked to cooperate with ideas concerning safety. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), May S — Chairman, J. Samtal; Sacretary, F. Motus. NMU workaway died at lea of a heart attack. Headquarters was notified by radiogram. Repair list turned in to dept. head. Few beefs to be squared by patrolmen at payoff. NATIONAL LIBERTY (American Waterways), April 21—Chairman, P. Lolaat; Secretary, B. Bryant Jr. Laun­ dry and recreation rooms to be kept clean. Repair list to be turned in two (2) weeks ahead. EMILIA (Bull), April *—Chairman, N. Ramlay; Sacralary, H. Plarca. S18.23 in ship'a fund. S13.23 of this money was taken to buy flowers for one of the crew's kin who died. Ship's delegate to aee patrolman at payoff about getting a better grade of meat. Discussion about preparation of soups and menus. Discussion pro and con pertaining to relocation of washing machine. Crew not to ait in door­ ways. Discussion about safety aboard ship. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), April IS —Chairman, Dalman. Bosun spoka on cooperation on flushing of toilets. Ex­ planation on ordering milk so there will be enough of a supply for sail­ ing. Keys needed for mess rooms. See delegate for repairs. May 4—Chairman, A. Dalman; Sac­ ratary, T. Vaushan. Ona meeting only should ba held on short trips. ANGBLINA (Bull), March 17—Chair­ man, O. Walfar; Sacratary, J. Gatlaghar. Safety committee elected with one member from each department. Vote of thanlu to tha steward'! de­ partment especially tha chief cook and bakar. Discussiona wars held on lockers naadlng repairs. Bulletin boards to bo moved in to tho mesa- . CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (CS), May 5—Chairman, 6. E. Phlliipsr Sscre.ary, H. Jamion. All disputed over­ time has been straightened out. All repairs have been brought to the captain's attention. All men are asked to leave their rooms clean and take any beef through their delegate so as not to hold up payoff. Laundry is on shipyard list. Clean rooms, bring all beefs to delegate. No drinking or ' fouling up on payoff. ALCOA CLIPPER (Aicos) May S— Chairman, E. Moyd; Secretary, L. Nicholas. Special meeting was called to order by the ship's delegate in re­ gards to the Trinidad shoregang work. Also a general discussion on whether there is any overtime lost due to tlicir work. Engine department finds no discrepancies. Steward the same. M, S/C that all if any shoregang be slopped in Trinidad, only bau.\itc be allowed aboard. ALCOA PE9ASUS (Alcoa) May II— Chairman, R. Danislsi Sacretary, R. J. V/endsll. No beefs. Ship safety mcccing held. Repair list turned in. $M in ship's fund. $39.37 spent for baseball equipment and chessboard. $10.63 left in ship's fund. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa) May 13— Chairman, C. Malettel; Secratary, A. Anderson. Exerything running smooth­ ly. New washing machine placed in Port of New York, at last voyage, no major beefs. $63.23 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for good show and service suggesting steward not to use the washing ma­ chine for ship's linen. Steward asked to request for more bath towels, and to order more army cots. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers) April 27—Chairman, J. Nicholson; Secretary, J. Brighan. No beefs. $14.30 originally in ship's fund. $.30 spent for stamps and telephone calls. Now $14.00 In fund. New delegate elected. Storm doors in need of repair. Keep Koreans out of passage ways. Repair lists to be turned in as soon as pos­ sible. DEL SANTOS (Mississippi) March 3 —Chairman, J. Bates; Secretary, E. Sahuque. No beefs. New delegate elected. $27.33 in ship's fund. Brother Ernest Janosko was elected ship dele­ gate by all brothers and Brother Sa­ huque was elected in a secret meet­ ing. Put all excess linen in linen bags. A vote of thanks to all brothers from the steward for the flowers they sent to his mother when she passed away on .'!-26-37. May 12—Chairman, Jack Batas; Secretary, E. Sahuqua. No beefs, so far but will see agent in New Orleans about putting 120 days' stores on ail Delta Line ships Instead of S3 or 90 days. Africa runs need 120 days and lots of extra fresh vegetables. HEYWOOD BROUN (Victory Carrlers) March 24—Chairman, P. Malhsrth; Sacratary, S. Schrotar. Our washing machine ii new and the main beefs are that they have to leave it clean for the next fellow. Ask ship's delegate to get in touch with radio operator to have loudspeaker repaired in crew mess' for the news. Inform about what kind of money the captain will put in the next port. WILD RANGER (Waterman) May S —Chairman, C, tawson; Sacratary, D, Ruddy. Brother Black asked all dele­ gates to cooperate in handing in re­ pair lists. S17.27 in ship's fund. A motion was made and accepted unanimously, to extend a vote of thanks and appreciation to all the Union officials who participated in the recent eighth biennial convention. Also to concur and accept minutes of same. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa) April IS— Chairman, T, Waslluk; Secretary, D. W, Frank. Exerything is running smoothly. No beefs. Ask the brothers not to bring any mangos or trees into the States unless the okay is given by the Agriculture Department in San Juan. The fishing was very had this trip, we did not go to St. Croix. Everybody was very sad, bet­ ter luck next trip. Motion made by Brother Soto and seconded by Bro­ ther John that aupper ba put in iaundr.v room also install port hole in hos'n fos'sle. Brother John elected chip's reporter. �'• '^pMyfr^^' •' Vi>;' ^rae 7,1957 SEAFARERS 'Over The Side' In \x.. Pace Elerca LOG MA Orders Hearing On Waterman Subsidy WASHINGTON—^An application for subsidy on five serv­ ices by the Waterman Steamship Company has started on its slow grind through the Governmental machinery. The Fed­ eral Maritime Board has taken strenuously to the Water­ the initial step by ordering a object man bid. A key element in any hearing on the application, subsidy is whether the service but no date has been set for the hearing to begin. Meanwhile, however, the Board has directed one of its subsidiary offices to gather information and make a preliminary recommenda­ tion before the actual hearings open. If past subsidy hearings are any indication, it will be many months before final action is taken on the subsidy bid. The SlU-contracted operator is asking for subsidy on the following trade routes: • US Gulf to the United King­ dom and northern Europe, 30 to 42 sailings annually. • Atlantic and Gulf-California service to the Far East, 18 to 30 sailings annually. • Pacific Coast to the Far East, 30 to 42 sailings annually. • North Atlantic to Northern Europe, 18 to 30 sailings annually. • US Gulf to Mediterranean and Black Sea, 18 to 39 sailings an­ nually. Since many of the Waterman subsidy requests would overlap routes already served by other sub­ sidized lines, it can be expected that these other companies wiil List Details in Cables To Union <5i«l5Af^/ar^ In the few short years of its existence, the SIU Canadian District has compiled a notable record. After breaking the Communist grip on Canadian seamen, the Canadian District has driven ahead on both coasts and on the Lakes in an area that has been infested in the past with an assortment of company unions and "independent" outfits. The tremendous growth of Canadian industry has been "We have a top notch chief elec­ fertile soil for the "independents" as Canadian workers come trician on board this tub," reports off the farms, out of the fishing villages and the lumber Steve Bergeria, ship's reporter of camps to get jobs in industry. With the development of the the Robin Kirk. The electrician, Jim Banners, picked up three extra St. Lawrence Seaway, a whole new area was opened up in movies to show which the danger of company union penetration was very the men, and be­ real. tween reels en­ The Canadian District, however, has moved rapidly in tertained them with lively chat­ this area, as it has many times in the past few years, to as­ ter and cokes. sure that Canadian seamen and boatmen get proper union "He even ran the movies two representation. The issue has not yet been decided, but it nights in a row, looks like the eventual outcome will be a contract and union so all of the men protection for another group of Canadians under the Cana­ would have a chance to see dian District banner. Manners 4 4" 4 them." You can't beat that for service. 3l» 4" 4" Stewards again made most of the ships' minutes news. Delegate M. E. Mullins of the DeSoto writes that the crew gave a vote of thanks to "Scotty" Malvenan and the en­ tire stewards department for "ex­ cellent meals and service." From the Florida State came a note of appreciation to the galley depart­ ment for a job well done and for their culinary efforts. Others also mentioned were stewards on the Wild Ranger, Mankato Victory, Alcoa, Pegasus, Ocean Evelyn, Charles C. DuMalvenan naif. Seat rain Louisiana, Andrew Jackson, Rebec­ ca, Kenmare and the Seagarden. It looks like the eating and service is good wherever Seafarers are. When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ship's crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. currently provided by US operators 13 adequate. Along with Waterman, other major unsubsidized operators now seeking Government aid are Isth­ mian, Isbrandtsen and States Marine. If subsidies were granted to all of these companies, the action would eliminate, for prac­ tical purposes, any unsubsidized offshore operation in the dry cargo liner field. Jobs Plentiful, Seattle Claims SEATTLE—Although not com­ ing close to last period's four-year record high shipping total, job ac* tivity in this area has continued to be very good. Shipping ran way ahead of A and B registration with more C cards taking jobs than Class A men^ The Ocean Dinny (Ocean Clip­ pers), Fairport (Waterman) and John C (Atlantic Carriers) paid off and signed on. The Flomar, Calmar, Yorkmar, and Pennmar (Calmar) were in transit. All were reported in good shape. fair' Shipping In San Fran. SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping in the bay area has continued to be fair with little change expected. The Jean LaFitte, Wild Ranger (Waterman) and Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) signed on while the Chickasaw, Andrew Jackson (Waterman); Steel Vendor, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Longview Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers), Calmar (Calmar) and Ocean Dinny (Ocean Transport) were in transit. 4- Raft Sinks Short Of Goal 111 Doubt? Blame Unions Operating on the theory that there is a little good in every­ thing, a "Reader's Digest" article this month ponders- what "good" may yet result from the Stockholm-Andrea Doria col­ lision last July. The tragic loss of the Titanic, it recalls, pro­ duced the International Safety Patrol and consequent lessen­ ing of the ice hazard for ships at sea. The article then notes the general agreement among mar­ ine investigators that a lack of internationally accepted safety rules, too great reliance on radar and the companies' desire for speed above all else all contributed heavily to the smashup off Nantucket last July 25. But now it abruptly sidetracks. In a "smash" finish, it heaps the blame for ship safety prob­ lems on American maritime unions, quoting the usual anony­ mous disgruntled skippers who find it hard to accept the fact that crewmembers have rights. This is a tired old formula admittedly, for just where do American sailors fit into the picture when an Italian liner and a Swedish liner hit each other in mid-Atlantic? The SIU, in fact, negotiated its own safety program over 18 months ago. Isn't it too early for the silly season, even up at Pleasantville? »« « f » • « 1 An attempt ot a sort of reverse "Kon-Tiki" comes to an end as the bamboo raft Tahiti-Nui (top, right) begins to break up while under tow by the Chilean frigate Baquedano. Five crewmen on the raft, which later sank, tried to sail from Tahiti to South America to prove that Polynesians could have migrated to South America in the pre-Christian era. The raft was disabled obout 400 miles from the. coast of, Chile. •J �Pag# Twelve Tribute To A Skipper FOIK MUSIC? Passenger Lauds Artisan Galley Crew Can't Take It Or Leave It Music may have its merits on a ship, but some of it isn't going over too well with SIU crewmen on the Afoundria. The gang that lives back aft doesn't mind too much when ship's delegate Robert Walton treats them to Beethoven, Bach or Schubert through his hi-fi sys­ tem. They just figure he's going a little too far when he makes his captive audience listen tn Japan­ ese folk music, "especially when the ship isn't going to Japan." They went just about every­ where else on the Far East cir­ cuit, however, and hit different extremes in weather each time. Takoa, Formosa, was hot; Keelung, Formosa, was wet; Naha, Okinawa, A solemn gathering attended by all hands marked the recent was just right (the girls were "Scattering of the Ashes" services held aboard the Texmar for the nice, too, they say), and Kunsan, late Capt. John Dunn, formerly of the Oremar. The ceremony was Korea, was too cold. The cargo conducted by Capt. Charles B. Dunn of the Texmar (reading in was assorted enough to match the foreground, left), a cousin of the deceased, southeast of Cape Hat^ weather; they carried a variety of teros while the vessel was stopped. Below is a poem sent along vehicles ranging from new '57 with the photo, which aptly suits the ocasion. No names were Chryslers and Olds cars to light tanks. given. "The crew has been cooperating fully on the safety program," Wal­ ton adds, "but that's as far as it's Change Of Command going. Topside just doesn't seem to care if any suggestion involves Proud the vessel, as it lies alight. spending a dollar, although the Still and solemn on this quiet night. company will scream when some­ Save for nature's scattered sounds of might one gets hurt and sues." As hawsers stir within their bight. Fore and aft surge the lines. Rhythmic, gentle swaying, to soundless chimes; In tribute they sound their lasting tone There's nothing like a good Farewell to a captain, who now sails alone. skull session to clear the air Alone, no longer commanding an earthly ship, aboard ship. This was aptly Passage only granted, on this his final trip. demonstrated recently on the Robin Hood, "as everybody Pilot of pilots guides his spread of sail got 'inta'd'act' . . . discussions Hands steady and firm, at the Downeaster's wheel. ranged from gripes about pres­ The winds and weather will trouble him no more. ent purser to the price of Nor need he look again to that faraway shore. eggs," said ship's delegate Har­ Or be beckoned by a familiar whistle buoy's moan old E. Rosencrans. "It was ac­ knowledged by most members And the soft whispering of a friendly diaphone; to be the most comprehensive His profession no longer can demand. meeting called in many a day. For Cod is now captain, and in command. Everybody had a small quarrel and now that the meeting's over everybody feels better." A less cheerful note concerned the death of 2nd electrician Sam Cornog at Beira, PEA, in whose memory the traditional one minute of silence was ob­ WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. SIU, A&G District Terminal 4-3131 served. Cornog's body was BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn due to be returned on the Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 HYacinth 9-6165 Robin Grey, which was in BOSTON 279 State St, James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-014O Beira at the same time. Meeting is Like A Tonic m: |sir' I n-'I fr IS'. 'ft HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. Michelet. Agent Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Editor, Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 SEAFARERS LOG, MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 675 Fourth Ave., .VEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Lindscy Williams. 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NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH SOUTH-CHICAGO • ••- • 531 W. RUchigan St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 To the Editon Enclosed Is a letter from on* of our passengers. Dr. Louis H. Jentgen, who, with his wife, made a trip around the world on this vessel, the Steel Artisan, along with other friends of his. Dr. Jentgen was a friend of every member of this crew. He went all the way cut to treat men who were sick and pro« vided many types of medicines which he carried along for this Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. purpose. We arc Indeed grate­ ful to him. Harry Banner Ship's delegate S' * * "To whom It may concern: "My association with the steward and his department on the Steel Artisan on our round the world cruise leaving New York on January 25th will be a lasting, memorable occa­ sion. "Richard Grant, the steward, was the optimum of help­ fulness. His associates in the galley were also helpful, kind­ ly men always solicitous of the welfare of the passengers and crew. It will be a long time till I could forget Ambrose, Darlo and Harry, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cooks, and I must not forget Fernando and CoUliis also. "1 would sure like to go to sea with such men again." Dr. L. N. Jentgen Columbus, Ohio t 3) Coal Oldtimers Dig In On Beef To the Editor: I am writing from Norfolk as one of the younger oldtimers down here on American Coal, trying to help our Union put this beef over for good. I must say the Union Is doing Its utmost to please the men who are answering the call. I left my ship In Good Hope, La, reported to SIU headquarters in New York, was flown down here and put in a good hotel with excellent meals. The special SIU coal beef of­ fice on Colley Street has all the coffee, coke, sandwiches, cake, cigars, cigarettes and even snuff (for those who use It) you can possibly use. There's free transportation to and from the hotel when we have to report to the Colley St. office. Men still arrive every day from New York, Mobile, Frisco, Seattle and all parts of United States to help this Union of ours put It over. On Thursday (May 16—^Ed.) two city transit buses were hired to transport us for an interview regarding jobs open on the coal ship Caslmlr Pulaski. The buses full of men were held up until midnight before the hiring was finished, but we did have all kinds of refreshments brought In for us. There were smokes, sandwiches, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream, etc., while the rival union had nothing for Its men. All next week we will be do­ ing the same. Even If It take* all around the clock w* will b* right behind our officlali her* to help them put It over. The reason I sat down to writ* this Is because t would Ilk* to convey something to our younger members. 1 know you are sorry you can't help at this time, because ot your youth, as you would gladly com* forward with tha aam* spirit. There are a great many men down here, and I won't reveal how many, but of the vast num­ ber of them from all over America I can truthfully say that they are all acting Ilk* gentlemen. None are drunk, all are orderly and they all hav* respect for what they stand for. They know they have a job to do and they do It. There were two police cara at the company office but the police sitting In those cars were bored; they knew they weren't needed. Even the police re­ marked how orderly the SIU men were. The next morning we re­ turned for standby hiring, but before the SIU left with Its buses full of men, we policed the grounds by picking up all .the trash, paper cups and wrap­ pers thatr might damage the standing of the SlU. In closing, I would like to say It Is a privilege to be an SIU man and a pleasure to be an oldtimer. Everything that can be done is being done, and is a credit to our Union. Charles J. Hartman Union Welfare Service Cheered To the Editor: As someone who has had oc­ casion to call upon the 'Welfare Services Department for help I can say that we are fortunate to have this kind of set-up in our union. I was aboard the Hastings in Europe when our son was born. Two days after birth he suffered a ruptured blood vessel In his head and had to be hopitalized promptly. Although I was not around to file the benefits form, Welfare Services saw to it that the hospital bill was taken care of promptly by checking on my seatime through the headquar­ ters records. Now the boy is getting special treatment In a clinic back home In Jacksonville for the condi- Now 16 months, Ralph Jr. Is pictursd Iii on *011/ photo. tlon that he developed as a re­ sult of this Injury. But I can ship out regularly, knowing that' while I am out at sea <tny fam­ ily will be taken care of If any emergency should come up. It certainly Is a great com­ fort to know that we have such service In the SIU and that we can leave our families knowing they are fully protected. Ralph Bumsed �Johe 195? MORNINe LI6HT (WatcrmanV May I—Chairman/ D. Claussen; Sacratary, "W. Moraa. Proper clothlna> cigarettes and tobacco to be put aboard before leaving port. Ship's delegate to get In touch with library for new books. Vote of thanks to steward department lor a job well done. OCEAN EVA (Maritime Overseas), March 3—Chairman, W. Johnson; Sec­ retary, J. Doyle. $10.4.5 in ship's ftind. Saw captain in regard to getting more cigarettes for crew, as officers are receiving more than crew. Captain will see purser on issue. Discussion on alien riding ship. To see if we can get him off at end of voyage. PENNMAR (Caimar), April 28—Chair­ man, V. Monte; Secretary, W. Kohut. Report on coal ships by delegate and his inspiring taiks on trying for this new organizing jobs for our future a vote of thanks for the good food and service. To raffle off radio and Iron. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), May 3— Chairman, P. Van Wygerden; Secfelary, F. Kustura, $20 in ship's fund. Discussion on getting wind shutes for quarters aft. All dirty linen to be turned in immediately. VALCHEM (Valentine Tankers), April 28—Chairmen, T. Hinson; Sec­ retary, W. Netta. $30 in ship's fund. Water fountain to be checked. All crew members that do not have bulk­ head shelves and locker shelves to report to the ship's delegate and he will see the captain about it. All crew members to come to messhall dressed properly. There will be no drinking and performing on vessel. Ciieck soap dishes and towel racks. FELTORE (Ore), May S—Chairman, A. Rosenbapt; Secretary, Q. Strick­ land. Few beefs squared away. Re­ pair list to be made out. Crew mem­ bers should be back one hour before sailing time. Sanitary equipment needed by the engine department. Steward should have enough silver­ ware and china for the crew. Con­ gratulations to headquarters for open­ ing the new SIU Health Clinic. JEAN LAFITTB (Waterman), March 28—Chairman, J. Touart; Secretary, Job security. He encouraged the old timers to take a hand in it. This has been a very pleasant trip because every one is doing their share in mak­ ing it a pleasant trip. Discussion of steward department heads. Discussion on salads. . MICHAEL (Carres), April 32—Chair­ man, J. Nuget; Sacratary, P. Cath- eart. Used ship's fund to wire for flowers. Oiler got burned on wash­ ing machine. New delegate elected. ROBIN MOWBRAY (Seat), April 2* —Chairman, N. Flowers; Secretary, W. Handershot. Suggestion that each man contributes to ship's fund at payoif. Bequest clarification on who has responsibility of issuing property passes. Members of deck department asked not to' use laundry for paint stowage. Note presence of cock­ roaches. Request fumigation. Dis­ cussed poor menu for Easter Sunday. ROBIN WENTLEY (Seas), May 4— Chairman, L. Karaiunas; Secretary, C. Mathews. Elected ship's delegate. Each man to give SI to ship's fund. Cofffee to be drawn from urn at night. Two hour limit suggested for clothes dryipg in fidley. Quiet requested in passageways during day to protect sleepers. Lookout changed to bridge because of danger on deck cargo. STEEL CHEMIST (isthmian), Dec. 23—Chairman, P. Spencer; Secretary, W. Thompson. $5.20 in ship's fund. The steward asks that any old torn linen found on change day or time of issue, be turned over to him and he will issue new ones. The washing machine is in bad shape. In order to make it last, tlie crew is asked to go easy on heavy washing. Jan. 20—Chairman, W. LaNasa; Sec­ retary, W. Gillespie. Crew to cut out drinking and arguing. Steward asked about keeping leftovers in tin cans over 48 hours limit. Said nothing can be done about it. $5.20 in ship's fund. Name caiiing to cease. A-B-C men all have equal voice In meeting. Feb. 22—Chairman, J. Norgaard. Beef on night lunch. Stores seem to be short. Food too highly seasoned. Discussion on rationing cigarettes. Liquor prohibited to the crew but not to officers. Taxi passes given to officers, and not to crew in foreign ports. Sanitary work not being done. Crew to come into messhall dressed properly. STEEL TRAVELER (isthmian), April 14—Chairman, R. Wentling; Secretary, J. Gregory. Medical check-up for crew. New mattresses are available. Proper clothes to be worn at meal­ time. $11 in ship's fund. $3 used for communication in Cochin, India. Donation to be made by crew for ship's fund. Vote"of thanks to stew­ ard department, and baker for his coffee time snacks. Vote of thanks also to captain and all topside officers. STONY POINT (USPC), May 1 — Chairman, E. Riity; Secretary, D. Sheehan. Steward department given Burly Facre Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG W. LeVeen. The ship's delegate paid off on our arrival in Stockton. Cali­ fornia. William LeVecn elected this trip. Crew notified that draw in Korea will be in hwan, at the 500 to 1 dollar, exchange rate. A vote of thanks extended to Brother Jake Hansen for his generous contribution, to the ship's fund. May 5—Chairman, T. Touart; Sec­ retary, F. Amora. $16.55 in ship's fund. Instruct New York to have arrangements for passenger worka­ ways to have better accommodations on ship's such as staterooms, when available as poor, unsanitary rooms, are sometimes given to these men. Library books and magazines re­ ceived. Brother Touart volunteers to be ship's librarian, temporarily. Also members requested not to go over the ship's delegate's head, about ships business. Repair list discussed. MAE (Bull), April 18 — Chairman, Hipp; Secretary, J. Jakeski. Chief en­ gineer promised to cover bare steam lines on deck, some of the crew got burned. Aiuminum ladder for gang­ way ordered. One man missed ship in Baltimore. Have patrolman to check with chief engineer and make sure steam lines are covered. Check with headquarters and make sure new ladder for gangway is in Balti­ more. Agreed to get a new TV set since the old one is pretty well worn out. "We the crew on here are lOOC'o with the Union on whatever action may make in order to secure Ameri­ can coal for the SIU. And to hell with all the baloney Joe Curran may put in the Pilot." May 10—Chairman, J. Jakelski; Sec­ retary, F. Bischoff. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Repairs from last trip are all in order. Aluminum ladder for the gangway Is on the dock waiting in Baltimore. New dele­ gate elected. Purchased new TV set in New York and a new TV antena in Houston and had radio repaired. $48.67 left in the fund. Better care to be taken of TV set and radio. Screen for portholes needed. FLORIDA STATE (Poncs Cement), May 7—Chairman, B. Varn; Secretary, J. Sersey. So far two men received transportation to port of engagement, other four men also will receive same before arrival in Ponce. It was men­ tioned that for safety purposes, lines should be stowed aft, also to get small wooden gangway replaced as someone may slip, or capsize the old one; and fall overboard. Also a couple of rafts were requested. A vote of thanks to the cooks for excellent food served. Our old ship's delegate was re-elected. CAROLYN (Bull), May 5—Chairman, E. Smith; Secretary, V. Laine. $27 in ship's fund. Suggestion made by en­ gine delegate that the stbd. ventila­ tor in top deck be extended to get more air; also that the umbrella on top stack be removed for the same purpose. Ice cream had to be con­ demned due to rising temperature in Ice cream box. CHiLORE (Ore), May 1—Chairman,, D. Waiters; Secretary, J. Grimes. $21.71 in ship's fund. Money owed to oiler whieh missed the ship, can give it to patrolman, or to the bosun. The bosun's room and the quartermaster's room to be fumigated. Not enough cups and glasses. LOOKOUT ON THE BOW -By Seafarer Richard Law- {Ed. note'. The following will prohahlif ring true with most deck gang men. It was re­ cently published in the "The Literary Quad," an annual publication of State Teachers College at West Chester, Pa., which Law now attends.) It is raining harder now than mere trickle of water. The water alls just make motion more imit was when you first went on stays cold, and it seeps down into comfortable. You wish you'wer# dungarees. They become so naked. watch. It always rains harder your The whistle groans again, and saturated that your rubber over- after you relieve the lookout. For two hours you stand on the slick, black deck of the bow and look for other miserable ships out in the storm with yours. The sting­ ing drops of water pelt your face and eyes until they force you to stare down momentarily at the gray, restless, riddled ocean. The deep, penetrating ship's whistle moans scoldingly, chiding you be­ cause you relaxed. You are sharp again until a gust of wet wind slaps your face. Its sfjlt irritates your skin, and you curse loudly. You trudge the nar­ row breadth of the forecastle deck several times until lifting your boois gets tiresome. They contain so much water now that you con­ sider heaving them overboard. Somebody must be responsible for your hateful situation. You would like whoever he is to suffer your punishment for awhile. Now the steady downpour finds a little hole or rip in your jacket and begins to leak through it. The cold water tickles your skin for a few minutes until you want to scream. Then it stops because your wet shirt's so cold against your back that you can't feel a Echo Of 1492 Seafarer Star Wells, carpen­ ter on the John C. Kendall, looks over a replica of Colum­ bus' flagship Santa Maria at Barcelona, Spain. The origi­ nal Santa Maria was wrecked on the first voyage to the US. Rx Via Radio Hook-Up Saves Sherwood Man A rash of mishaps dogged the Robin Sherwood all the way from the US to East Africa, but the SIU ship managed to come home last week in good shape. The melee got underway in"*" New York last winter, when with calls for medical assistance. the stern swung out while the "He got the Argentine liner bowline was still on the dock and struck a submerged object. In Capetown the anchor windlass went "kaput," and all along the coast delays stretched every oneday stop into a week or more. "Back in East London on the return voyage, we had a big 15 tons to pick up but arrived there in the middle of a four-day Easter holiday for the port tugs and pilots. The ship to shore phone got so hot we had fire and boat drill," ship's delegate Joseph P. Wise commented. Twenty hours latdr they finally got the stuff aboard and sailed on. All was serene again on the way home until saloon messman Bob Powell got cramps in his right side, started vomiting, and Capt. H. M. Beholder "really started to wear out a path from the radio shack to the ship's hospital. Purser T. D. Davies took over here and began sharpening his needles, chief mate C. McNatt kept busy applying ice packs and radio op­ erator Henry Flack filled the air Pres. Peron, but it was sending in Spanish. Nobody could make it out until a Spanish-speaking deck man was roused and put to work as interpreter. The Peron's diagnosis was later confirmed by the Mooremac liner Brazil 1,000 miles away and, eventually, by the US Public Health Service in New York, which verified the doctor on the Brazil. "Following treatment, Powell came out of it under the watchful eyes of the purser and a night watch manned by the crew. We know we owe deep thanks to our captain and others here on the Sherwood, as well as the other ships and the USPHS, who all turned to in this medical emer­ gency," Wise added. Acknowledging the crew's thanks, Capt, Scholder replied: "Every task performed aboard ship is a matter of teamwork ... To those crewmembers who stood by all night while the patient was re­ ceiving treatment and sweating it out, my sincere thanks. All's well that end's well." you demand it to stop. You're satisfied when it does, until you visualize the mate sitting up in the wheelhouse drinking a cup of hot coffee, and releasing the whistle switch every minute or so. It's an inequitable system. His being sheltered makes your ex­ posure worse. You could use a cup of coffee, too. Now you wonder how long you must wait to be relieved. Your partner should have arrived long ago; so you muse uncharitably about him, and curse to yourself because he overslept. You get an­ grier when you picture him un­ concernedly drinking a second cup of coffee while-you are drowning in his stead. You are past rational exasperaHon now. For no sensible reason you sing to yourself. You sing some simple, annoying, repetitious lyric like, "Roly-poly ball, a penny a pitch," or "You ain't nothin' but a houn' dog," until you remember that, you're out here to listen also for whistle signals. You know now that anybody on any ship must be crazy. Now you imagine yourself re­ laxing in a comfortable cocktail lounge in Baltimore or Galveston. The tantalizing illusion aggravates your disposition, and you curse again. You are cursing things so readily now that you are emitting a profane soliloquy. "Pretty bad morning, huh?" Your relief man tells you that it's 4 AM, and that there is fresh coffee back aft. Immediately you are amiable and cheerful. You think he's a good shipmate, and you don't hesi­ tate to tell him courageously that the storm isn't bad compared with what it was. Now you hurry aft for coffee and a sandwich. A hot shower will make you feel like a new man. When A Fella Needs A Friend It happened on the North­ western Victory. A large sea flooded the oiler's foc'sle. He immediately yelled "Where's the delegate?" Due to^ his discom­ fort, It took a moment's hesita­ tion before he exclaimed "by God! I'm the delegate!" and took things over from there. What particular function would fall to the delegate in this sit­ uation is not disclosed, but it can be assumed that delegate Charles W. Brinton handled the emergency with dispatch from then on. R. E. Charroin was sec­ retary of the meeting at which the incident was reported. By Bernard Seaman I V �Pare Fonrteen SEAFARERS LOG AU The World's A Dish For Cooks Aboard Jean It's a three-ring culinary circus on the SS Jean these days, I with Danny Picarelli calling the shots as ringmaster and.chief | cook. Dieters and ulcer cases get a "When things are going little rough out there on deck break, too. "The meats are almost or in any other department, i always roasted or broiled, so that A. Aronica, DM {lefl), and night cook & baker F. Oliver team up (or a photo on deck. Ex-SIU Mate Keeps John B. In Top Shape "A seaman has to look around a long, long time be­ fore he finds a ship as good as the John B. Waterman," reports Anthony C. Aronica. "Morale and working conditions aboard our ship are excellent." One of the men responsible for this pleasant condition is chief mate C. Kean, a former SIU mem­ ber, Aronica points out. This adds force to the long-held SIU view that-the best ship's officers gen­ erally come out of the foc'sle. The practical knowledge they can bring to bear from their experience on the other side of the fence is al­ ways a valuable asset. Kean first joined the SIU In 1941, and retired in good stand­ ing in 1950. Better Relations "Crewmembers aboard this ship are proud to be shipmates with him," says Aronica. "We all be­ lieve that he is an asset not only for the company, but for our Union as well. His years of ex­ perience, plus his thorough under­ standing of the working agreement makes disputed overtime unheard of. "Most of the fellows are homesteading the ship. It's a home away from home," he adds. USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana B. J. Martin Eladio Aris Albert Martlnelli Fortunato Bacomo Vie Milazzo Frank T. CampbeU Joaquin Miniz John Driscoll Norman J. Moore Robert E. Gilbert W. P. O'Dea William Guenther Ben Omar Bart E. Guaranick George G. Phifer G. A. Puissegur John Haas Howard Haiiey George E. Renaie Percy Harreison Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen S. B. Saunders Billy R. HiU G. E. Shumaker Kevin B. Skeliy Thomas Isaksen Ira H. Kilgore Henry E. Smith Ludwig Kristianscn Stanley F. Sokol Frederick Landry Michael Toth Leonard Leidig Harry S. Tuttle A. McGuigan Virgil E. Wilmoth H. C. Mclssac Pon P. Wing BELLEVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL . NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Clifford Vaughan Robert E. King USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY John Bednar D. Ryan-McNeiiie N. Bossanyl Ahmed Mchssiii Edw. T. CampbeU Thomas Moncho R. J. Cavanaugh Chas. Montgomery Haakon Mourn E. Cruz Arthur Cunningham Jan E. Mozden Howard B. Davis John O'Connor Raymond M. Davis J. Olabarrieta C. Palmer P. P. Dolendo Frank S. Paylor JuUus Ekman Frank Philip James H. Fisher Richard V. Gelling Jan PioiLowskl Edoardo Plscopo Burl Haire Paul Pope Jr. R. Hanssen Eustaqiilo Rivera Thomas Horan J. L. Roberts AUred Kaju sure takes the pressure off to sit even the guys with a few ulcers can down in that messhall and be enjoy them." The passengers and even a fin treated to some of that tasty chow," ship's delegate Dick Cummings re­ icky-eating skipper are going for the chow in a big ports. "As we all know, the garbage way. "Capt. Wil on a ship is half the battle anyway. lie T a u s e n d "We have corned beef and cab­ schoen, who used bage for the Irish; cabasse and to be known as pancakes for the Poles; sauerkraut 'the scourge of and speck for the Germans, and of the galley,' is just course, with due regard for his sitting back tak­ own nationality, a host of special­ ing it easy, and ties for the Italians. getting fat ^s a "I was on one ship with Danny butterball. when we even had wonton soup for Picarelli "There are no our Chinese AB!" Much of the credit for this happy 'short-cuts' taken in this galley state of culinary affairs is given to either. Everything is prepared the Juan Sanchez, 2nd cook. "Danny's way it should be even when some very lucky (and so are we) to have of these special creations take a Juan on his side. All his vegetables little extra time. We just hope are well-seasoned and cooked with Danny's 'love-life' in Philly doesn't the finesse of a first-class culinary interrupt his staying with us on here." artist," Cummings noted. Man Behind The Bar Seafarer Frank Bernotas mixes a few for friends at the Show Bar he fust opened with his brother, next to the Troc Burlesque House in Philadelphia. The lady is Marilyn Marshall, one of the headlineri from the nearby Troc. The bar's a union house, but Frank some­ times pinch-hits. He recently got out of the Army. Jose Rodriguez Stanley H. Vernui Charles Roosa Jack E. Williams R. VeUinga USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin Deibler James Lauer Siegfried GnRtke John C. Palmer MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Max Acosta Billy E. Harris Joseph Arnold Carle C. Harris Elmer Baker James Haynes Burnctte Brown Wm. F. Healey Harold Clyatt Herman Kemp Estaban Conquet J. D. McDaniels Victor B. Cooper Edw. F. McGowan James R. Dayton Francisco Mayo Thomas Finnerty William Mellon Claudius Fisher Raymond Perry Guy G. Gage Edw. P. Scherzer Joseph GiU Wm. L. WiUiams Gorman T. Glaze Dexter WorreU USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Samuel E. A. Bayne Kenneth A. LaRose Patrick J. Devine Ammon J. Pago Wm. v. Kouzounas USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Raymond G. Atwell M. N. Gcndron M. J. Blrrana J. B. Lippencott G. H. Bryan G. Syensson HOTEL DIEW NEW ORLEANS, LA. John Long USPHS HOSPITAL ORLEANS, LA. WiUiam Bargone Erik Berg Joseph BattagUa John W. Bigwood Charles R. Bourg Michael Pardur Winford Powell Henry ChUdress William Clark Randolph Ratcliff F. Regalado John B. CoUins Donald Dambrino Ray R. Richardson Serio M. DeSosa L. Robertson William DrlscoU Toxie Sanford John East Joseph D. Saxon L. Fiorentino John Schupstik Walter Gels WUliam Scruggs Leon Gordon Toeiil Smigielski Wm. Havelin Wert A. Spencer Maiden Hibbs Rufus Stough George Hobbs L. A. Strickland James Hudson A. E. Swenson Foster Juneau Gerald L. Thaxton Edward G. Knapp Lonnie R. Tickle Duska P. Korolia Manuel R. Traba Charles Lambert Dolphus Walker Leo Lang Herman Winborn William Lawless David Witty Robert McLamore Cliffoid Wuerll Jack Moore D. G. Zerrudo Michael Muzlo Jacob Zimmer Efthimios Pappas USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John C. Carolan Michal Mlchallk Herman A. Carson Alonzo M. Milefski Noah C. Carver Fred M. Morris Cecil C. Gates Agustin G. Oporto A. A. Kessen James A. Waller Alexander Leiner USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Louis Cevette BlUie Padget Jimmie Littleton J. A. Richardson Billie R. Meeks Troy Thomas H. T. Nungezer USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Wayne T. Center Obert J. Morgan Thomas J. ConneU Harry S. Murray Donald J. Dahline Carlos Rodriguez Thomas Galvin G. R. ScharteU W. W. McDaniel Homer L. Spencer Jhtie 7, 1957 Homesteaders Taken To Task a few chickens—if the neigh­ boring farmer grows grain. All of this sums up the arro­ gant homesteader who never really was a good Union man in the first place. "There ought to be a law," as some­ one once said. M. Gottschaik 4i 4" To the Editor! This is all about "hom^steaderitls," a little-known dis­ ease that Is actually killing many of our brothers (mentally, of course). But It is in no way intended to refer to many of our brothers who, due to family financial commitments are compelled to stay on the ship, often against To the Editor: I would appreciate very much their wishes. I am referring If you would print this message of thanks to the entire crew of the Del Norte for their generous contribution to me during my illness aboard ship. It made me feel good to know that I belong to an organization that helps a brother when he really is in need. Thanks also to Brother Joe Vaccaro who All letters to the editor for devoted his time to enable me publication in the SEAFAR­ to receive benefits. ERS LOG must be signed In closing, to all the brothers by the writer. Names will on the ship, thanks a million. be withheld upon request. Louis Guarino Del Norte Aid is Appreciated letters To The Editor 4" only to the true "homo sapiens homesteaderitis," who usually Is single and without family commitments. Rarely is this specimen mar­ ried, for wives cost money. But if he is, he ii sure to make life so miserable that she is happy to oblige him with a divorce. He can be spotted very easily. Once he makes his nest on a ship nothing can get him off short of a disaster; even then he'll compete with the captain to uphold the tradition of being the last man overboard. He'll introduce himself to new crewmembers with a sorrowful face and tell them how he's been on this ship so many years. He can't get off because his dear grandmother suffers from a confriction of the conduction, or some such fanciful tale when, as a matter of fact, his relatives are counting the days until he kicks the bucket so they can split the loot. He is an expert scavenger and will pick up discarded clothing and patch same with others; he acts as barber or does washing and Ironing as well—^for money of course. Invariably he is a favor-currying stool-pigeon for the officers. Two or three times a day he'll stick out his chest and inform his department head that he has just completed such and such a task which is only part of his regular duties anyway, just to show what a good man he is., His only recreation is to lock himself in. his foc'sle In port when he can b« alone and then you'll hear strange sounds and quite often the clink of coins. He is an expert mathemati­ cian and can figure in his head the interest and compound in­ terest on three cents at 2V^ per­ cent for eight years, seven months, three weeks, four days and 12 hours. But at the mere mention of a loan he'll double up with violent cramps. In spite of previous dis­ appointments, he'll bury some silver eagles in a safe place and feel very sad when they fail to produce offspring. And when­ ever he's in a mellow mood you will see him stroking the near­ est bulkhead tenderly. Any rumor that his ship Is to be sold or transferred is bound to throw him into severe shock. Eventually he must retire, since all things come to an end by the laws of nature. He'll then buy a small plot of swamp­ land and construct a tarpaper shack where his only pastime is to figure his loot daily down to a penny. Occasionally he'll keep 4 4 Safety Plan Spurs Interest To the Editor: As ship's delegate on this ship I would like to say that the crew is getting along fine and keep­ ing the Alcoa Corsair sailing SlU-style. You might say the crew Is just one big happy family. Too, the brothers are taking an all-out Interest in our safety meetings. Special thanks go to Major Costello and Jim Cravcy for their work in preparing and conducting the meetings. I can say also that the brothers are taking more interest in the Union meetings aboard ship. I An "on the ball" ship's dele­ gate, according to engine delegate Thomas W. Keyser, Forrest C. King is shown in his foc'sle checking over meet­ ing minutes. Photo by Keyser. can see the change from year to year. I was on the maiden voyage of this ship some years back, so I'm in a position to know. We all appreciate the LOGs you send, and the SIU headuarters reports. Forrest C. King Youngstery^53y Hails Oldtimers To the Editor: Enclosed are a few news clip­ pings telling wl^t is happening here in Norfolk on the coal beef, although you probably know the score by now anyway. The fellows in this beef are really getting treated nice.We're also meeting a lot of oldtimers. I have 40 • years—I I started in '17—but I am a young boy down here at 53 years old. If I happen to make a ship on this beef I'll bet no one will call me' "pop"; they'll probably say "hey, son." But there is a swell bunch of West Coast boys here. Hats off to the SUP and MCS. Jesse W. Fuckett �Jnne 7.1999 SEAFARERS Earl G. McNab A. Carroll is holdiog important mail for you. Write to 117 E. La­ fayette Ave., Baltimore 2, Md. or phone — VE 7-0329R; business phone—SA 7-9703. Dickens, oiler Sander, wiper, Paul "Art" Arthofer would like you to get in touch with him con^ cerning the money he owes you. His address is 1419 Ryan St., Lake Charles, La. Robert Orin Smith Contact your wife Helen at 918 Lincoln St. Wilmington, Calif. Tele­ phone—Terminal 5-3593. Plutt ex-Aigonkin Get in touch with Rocky Adams, RtV Alamo, Coyle Lines, Inc., New Orleans, La. D. Xekukis Jacob B. Malenke wants you to contact him at Box 31, Parker Ford, Pa. in regard to a set of china picked up by mistake aboard the Wild Ranger in January, 1957, in San Francisco. Audly Foster Your wife injured her hand and is in need of aid. Please contact her. ex-SS National Liberty Would the crewmembers of the SS National Liberty who signed on after March 6, 1956, please contact Michael Toth at US Public Health Hospital, Manhattan Beach, Brook­ lyn 35, NY. Toth was taken off the vessel In Pusan, Korea, on June 8, 1956. Julius J. Swykert R. Osorio would like you to write them at 4726 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 37, California. Newton E. Baker Kindly get in touch with your wife, Mrs. E.^Baker, Salmon, Idaho. Would Seafarers who have color slides of life at sea please get in touch with Laurence Stem, Chris­ tian Science Monitor, 1 Norway Street, Boston, Mass. P«te Fifteett LOG Mass. Labor Crumbles On Sales Taxes BOSTON—Many Massachusetts' unions are still up in arms over the sales tax, reports James Sheehan, port agent. The pros and cons of this revenue-increasing device, proposed by Governor Foster Furcolo, were again argued before union membership at a Central Trades meeting, but nothing was proposed about combatting it. "Unpredictable and slow" is the shipping report from this area, Sheehan said. The Council Grove (Cities Service) paid off and signed on. The Arthur M. Huddel, Bull Lines floating cable warehouse, also signed on. She Is on her way to Seattle with a load of telephone and telegraph cable. The Robin Sherwood, Robin Goodfellow (Robin); Steel Artisan, Steel Dmector (Isthmian); Govern­ ment Camp (Cities Service) and Arthur M. Huddell (Bull) were in port to be serviced. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefii plus o $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Stephen Benjamin Nelson, born 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Har­ March 15, 1957, to Seafarer and old J. Henry, New Orleans, La. Mrs. John R. Nelson, Roslindale, 4 4 4. Mass. Jeneen. Marie Gannon, born April 15, 195'7, to Seafarer and Mrs. George William Diean Jr., born Robert Gannon, San Pedro, Calif. March 27, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. George Dean, Whistler, Ala. Lillian Marie Linch, born April David Keith Myers, born Febru­ 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Enary 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. gene J. Linch, Mobile Ala. William F. Myers, Jr., Savannah, 4 4 4 Ga. Michael Raymond Holbrook, 4. 4. 4. born May 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Debra Jean Stanford, born Feb­ Mrs. William Holbrook, Baltimore, ruary 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Md. Glen Stanford, Picayune, Miss. 4 4 4 4* 41 Cheryl Ann Langston, bora April Emily Jayne Maldonado, born 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. March 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Joshua Glenn Langston, Timmon.sMrs. Rafael R. Maldonado, Wil­ ville, SC. mington, Calif. ^ 4i 4 4" 4" 4 4 EViHY stfN0AY • i6ao mmt '' 's ' -J^ 1 Shlpi In Caribbean. Ea>t Coait af South America, South Atlantic and East Ceoil el United States. wn45,1M50 KC* Ships In Oull ef Mex­ ico, Caribbean, West Coflii ol South Amer­ ica, Weil Coast ol Mexico and US loii Coast. • WK-95,1S700 KCt Ships In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OF THE MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT SIU-A&6 DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU ^ MMiP * BME * SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue... 4^, 4 4 4 Anthony Revard Pierre, born March 5,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George C. Pierre, Spring Hill, Ala. iilB: UF-TO-THE*MINUTe UNION AND MARITIME NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST 4 SIU Holds Coal Lead 4 4 4 (Continued from page 3) Lawrence Robert Zaienski, born Coal ships. December ll, 1956, to Seafarer and Pending arrival of additional Mrs. Lawrence Zaienski, Baltimore, ships with calls for replacements, Md. oldtlmers from the SIU and from 4 4 4 the Pacific District—Sailors, Fire­ Marta Munster, born April "11, men and Cooks—are coming into 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Martin Norfolk from all over the US to Munster, Cairo, 111. compete for the coal jobs. Many 4 4 4 of them have been sporting dis­ Suzanne Gazic, born May 19, charges dating back into the early 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul T. 1900's, and it appears that few Gazic, Maplewood, La. men with a discharge dated later 4 4 4 than 1920 have a chance to make John Edward Loper, born April these ships. 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Col­ All of the SIU of NA deep sea lie Loper, Jr., Mobile, Ala. unions on both coasts are continu­ 4 4 4 ing to urge oldtlmers to turn out Joy Marie Baker, born May 4, in force for the coal ships. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Com-ad E. Baker, Port Angeles, Wash. Voice of the AIT9,I • Wn(-39,19S50 KCs 4 Warren David Thorp, born May 16,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. War­ ren Thorp, Seattle Wash. THE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS 4 Silvana Elena Manard, bom Gerald Zananski, bom March 28, April 30, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Selden F. Manard, Brooklyn, NY. Zananski, Brooklyn, NY. Allessandrlo Francis, born March 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Williard A. Francis, San Pedro, Calif. TO SHIPS IN ATUNTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS 4 -S. 4 4 4 Squelch Fire On SIU Ship Rose Esther Napoleonis, born TRIESTE—Port firemen and Sea­ March 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julio Napoleonis, Brooklyn, farers fought for more than a week before being able to extinguish a NY. smoldering fire in the grain cargo 4 4 4 Rosana Margie Henry, born May of the SS Matthew Thornton (Grainfleet). The fire, which was caused by fermenting corn, was first noticed while the ship was unloading in this port. The ship was enroute to Europe from Sdn Francisco with a cargo of 9,000 tons of grain. Although the company reports that actual damage was very slight, newspaper accounts state that the Birdie W. BiggS, 45: On April 28, fire ruined some 500 tons of grain. There were no reported injuries. 1957, Brother Biggs met with a fatal accident In Jacksonville, Fla. He joined the Union on Sep­ Seafarers with beefs regard­ tember 2, 1947, ing slow payment of monies due and was sailing from various operators in back in the deck de­ wages and disputed overtime partment. Brother Biggs is survived should first check whether they by Mrs. Mary E. Mack of Jackson­ have a proper mailing address ville, Fla. on file with the- company. SIU headquarters officials point out 4 4 4 William L. Rapp, 65: Brother that reports received from sev­ Rapp died on March 18, 1957, in eral operators show checks have New Orleans, La. Cause of death been mailed to one address is unknown. He joined the Union while a beef on the same score July 6. 1953, and sailed in the en­ is sent from another, thus cre­ gine department. Brother Rapp is ating much difficulty in keeping survived by Margaret L. Rapp of accounts straight. Picayune, Miss. Use Only One Mail Address 4 �SEAFARERS • LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS > N T E R N ATION AL UNION • ATLANTIC AND OULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Tough Welfare Bill Covers Boss Also WASHINGTON—toughened-up bill putting Government controls over employer as well as union welfare funds has now been proposed by the Administration. The revised Port Government proposal would require practically every pen­ A number of large corporations, Boston sion and welfare fund in the including some of the major oil At- May 15 Through May 28 Registered Dtek A Deck 5 83 26 45 6 13 1 25 44 7 36 17 23 29 8 15 4 18 4 2 4 10 8 '6 14 10 11 11 Rng. A 4 71 13 50 6 6 3 24 40 6 S8 12 20 14 Ing. B 4 18 5 18 7 2 1 6 12 1 9 14 9 25 Stew. A Stew. B 5 56 18 31 4 . 15 8 30 27 3 18 13 16 ' 9 2 8 6 10 8 4 1 7 7 1 10 5 8 9 Tetel A 14 212 57 126 16 34 12 79 111 16 92 42 59 52 Total B 14 41 15 46 19 8 6 23 27 8 33 "29 ! 28 ' 45 Total Rag. 28 253 72 172 35 42 18 102 138 24 123 71 87 97 country to file annual financial re companies, have ports. Further it would call for such funds in Norfolk fines up to $5,000 and prison terms operation. Savannah up to five years for anybody fal­ The new bill Tampa would put the Mobile sifying welfare fund data or de­ same require­ New Orleans stroying welfare fund records. ments on employ­ Lake Charles . Follows AFL-CIO View er funds as on A basic change in the bill funds in which requiring employer - administered unions play a funds to report, would bring it Mitchell role. The employ­ Seattle more into conformity with legis­ Deck Deck Kng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total er requirement A B A B A B A Reg. B lative proposals supported by the 362 125 307 has drawn the fire of the National 131 253 86 922 342 1264 AFL-CIO. The original adminis­ Association of Manufacturers. The tration proposal would have made NAM, evidently, is anxious to see Shipped Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. stew. stew. Stew. Total Total Total It mandatory for union funds or union participation controlled by Port A B C A a B C A C A Ship. B c joint union-employer funds to re­ law but wants to leave employers Boston 2 2 5 5 1 3 1 0 13 8 3 24 port, but would have allowed the 15 14 53 19 14 44 9 13 173 43 with a free hand in situations New York 41 257 Secretary of Labor to waive that where no union is involved. Philadelphia 4 4 13 4 8 8 3 4 45 11 16 72 requirement for funds that are 23 5 20 34 12 28 10 13 111 53 30 194 The administration proposal, put Baltimore solely administered by employers. forth by James P. Mitchell, Sec­ Norfolk 1 3 2 3 1 0 1 1 4 5 5 14 Savannah 1 1 3 0 0 1 1 2 6 2 3 11 retary of labor, is similar to a bill Tampa 2 1 2 3 0 4 1 1 9 6 2 17 which was offered by Senator Paul Mobile 7 2 17 6 7 7 5 6 38 19 14 71 Douglas (Dem.-Ill.). Both bills New Orleans 8 2 27 14 32 6 5 0 90 27 8 125 would provide that the reports Lake Charles 3 13 0 1 3 4 7 1 30 14 2 46 14 4 11 7 17 14 11 6 50 17 would be made public in the press. Houston 103 36 7 7 • 5 6 5 5 5 4 17 15 18 50 The one major difference be­ Wilmington 15 San Francisco 5 6 5 3 9 3 0 44 13 9 66 tween the two measures would be Seattle 12 10 13 14 7 7 4 9 10 23 33 30 86 in the coverage of very small funds $$ Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Stew. stew. Stew. • Total Total Total Total involving fewer than 25 workers. B A C B B A C A C A 'B c Ship. Total 100 64 216 112 73 162 73 61 653 285 198 1130 The administration bill would re­ quire reports from about 250,000 Job activity fell off again during the past two weeks, thus continuing the steady rise funds covering 29 million workers, and fall pattern of the last few months. It still represented a fair level of shipping, with while the Douglas bill, by exempt­ Selection of five winners of the ing small units, would limit the ",136 men dispatched to jobs. $6,000 SIU scholarship awards will paper work to 30,000 funds. Registration also declined tion and shipping, but the most New Orleans: Good . . . Lake be made a week from this coming Two Republican Senators, Barry somewhat, but maintained a jobs for class C men, as usual, Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good Monday, June 17. The committee Goldwater of Arizona and Gordon were in the black gang. Job ac­ . . . Wilmington: Good . , . San of professional educators will make Allott of Colorado, have introduced ead over shipping. A total of tivity was slowest in the steward Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. 1,264 SIU men registered during their recommendations on the basis a third measure along the lines the period. Minor gains were department. of the applicant's score on the sought by the NAM. h 0 w n by Norfolk and Lake The drop in total jobs also pro­ standard college entrance examina­ There is little doubt that Con­ Charles, while Boston and Wil­ duced a decline in the proportion tion, his or her school record and gress will pass some kind of wel­ mington remained the same. All of class A men taking jobs. The school activities. fare fund controls bill. However, other ports fell behind. class A figure dropped to 58 per­ Under the terms of the Scholar­ there is certain to be a dispute The deck department showed cent which, in turn, produced a ship Plan, the committee must over the employer fund issue. the widest gap between registra- rise to 23 percent for class B. reserve at least one of the five Class C shipping was the same as awards known as Andrew Furuseth before: 17 percent. Memorial awards, for a Seafarer. WASHINGTON — Two separate The following is the forecast However, last year Seafarers took bills each authorizing the sale of port by port: four of the five scholarships with up to six C-1 diesels to TMT Trailer Boston: Fair ... New York: Good Ferry have been introduced in the the fifth going to the daughter of . . . Philadelphia: Good . . . Balti­ House of Representatives. The a Seafarer. more: Good . . . Norfolk: Quiet ... ships would be converted into rollEighteen Competing Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair Oivroll-off trailerships for use in This year at last report there . . . Mobile: Slow, especially for TMT's services to the West Indies ware ten Seafarers and eight Sea­ ABs, electricians and cooks . . . and for a run into Mexico. Seafarers of any age who farers' children who bad gone into can no longer work be­ the final round of the scholarship At present, the SlU-contracted cause of permanent dis­ competition. Another college en­ company is operating the TMT ability are entitled to re­ trance examination was given on Carib Queen, a converted landing May 18 and there may be addi­ ceive $150 monthly in dis­ ship dock, as well as two deep sea tional applicants eligible by the V-4 tugs in its trailership service. ability pension benefits. time the committee meets. Another LSD, the Florida Queen, This benefit has been in is currently undergoing conversion The panel of educators consists WASHINGTON—A new month­ effect since May, 1952. of Miss Edna Newby, director of ly magazine serving the interests for trailership service. Those Seafarers who are admissions. New Jersey College for of Seafarers and other maritime One bill, offered by Rep. Garmatz over 50 colled US dis­ union members has been launched Women; F. D. Wilkinson, former (Dem.-Md.) would authorize sale of ability benefits in addi­ registrar, Howard University, who here by the Maritime Trades De­ six of the C-1 MAV-ls for use be­ tion, or US Social Secur­ recently retired; Bernard Ireland, partment, AFL-CIO. The '"Mari­ tween Atlantic ports, Mexico and ity benefits if over 65. assistant director of admissions, time Register" will pi'int items of Cuba. The second bill, authored The monthly package can Columbia College; Elwood C. maritime news, and news and fea­ by Rep. Dorn (Rep.-NY) would run as high as $258.50. tures about the unions affiliated allot up to four of the C-ls for the Kastner, registrar. New York Uni­ Twelve years*' seatime versity, and C. William Edwards, with the department. It is edited run between the east coast, Puerto by Harry E. O'Reilly, MTD Execu­ Rico and the Virgin Hands. director of admissions, Princeton with SIU companies is the University. tive Secretary-Treasurer. The ships would be sold to TMT basic requirement, plus Vol. 1, No. 1, released in June, on a fixed price of $693,862 with 90 days in the previous carries news of the MTD's second the requirement that they be mod­ calendar year and one 10 years, stories about Harry Lun- ified in US shipyards for roll-onday in the last 90. deberg, the St. Lawrence Sea­ service. way and shipping In the Middle The Carib Queen is currently East, and several photos of the operating on the Puerto Rico run opening of the Pete Larsen Memo­ after making two transatlantic rial Clinic. crossings under charter, to the Subscriptions are $2 a year. The Military Sea Transportation Serv"Maritime Register" is published ii-r The company expects to re­ at Room 501, AFL-CIO Building, sume its transatlantic operation 815 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington when the Florida Queen comes out 6, DC. of the shipyard. Pick College Winners On Jnne 17 TMT Bidding For 6 C-ls YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN 1 Bisahility | I Benefit j I I SEAFARERS INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT MTD Starts Magazine � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 June 7, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CO. UNION DEFEATED ON SEAWAY MARINE FIREMEN OPEN NEW HQ ASK 75-25 AID BILL DEL MONTE WINS AWARD FOR SAFETY SIU ROUTS CO. UNION IN CANADA REPLACEMENTS JOIN FOUR COAL SHIPS; SIU LEADING 100-96 BEHING ON JOBS, NMU CALLS FOR NLRB ELECTION SIU BACKS RAISES FOR PO WORKERS DRIVE ON FOR SHIP GIVEAWAYS OPERATOR OF RUNAWAY TAMKERS NAMED TO TOP CABINET POST LA. SENATE NIPS ATTEMPT TO REVIVE ‘WRECK’ LAW LIMIT DOCTOR FEES FRISCO UNIONS URGE P-A PERMIT ON COASTAL RUN UPHELD HOUSE HOLDS UP US AID FOR POLAND SUEZ SEEN NORMAL; CANAL ON ISTHMIAN ROUTE AGAIN THRE MORE ONASSIS SHIPS GO, MA GIVES FINAL APPROVAL MA ORDERS HEARING ON WATERMAN SUBSIDY RX VIA RADIO HOOK-UP SAVES SHERWOOD MAN MASS. 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To Get Ships In US Breakout,.. .Page 16 Leaders of the AFL-CIO Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Longshore­ men in Puerto Rico present two plaques to SIU rep. Frenchy Michelet (center), who accepted them on Union's behalf. The awards were in reco^ition of SIU assistance to IBL Lo­ cal 1900 and District Council 15 in recent waterfront beefs. Coimcil president Juan Perez Roa (left) and local financial sec'y Aurelio Hernandez made the presentations at the new SIU lU 1hall. " Laud SlU Aid. :!sjI 1 �Paee Two • SEAFARERS LOG May 24, 1957 Call Coal Ship Replacements; Co. Begs Off On Bias Charge p 'i in U?' '5 ' P. .1 li '• 1 The first stage in the crewing of the American Coal shipping fleet has been completed with the assignment of oldtimers to the Casimir Pulaski. But no sooner had that stage ended than a new one began—the battle for replacements aboard ships returning from their 4 ; European voyages. access to these lists through the The first ship in for replace­ Coal Boxscore company, while the company was The Cleveland Abbe, one of ments only, the Walter Hines barring the SIU representatives Page, found the SIU taking a six to two majority of the eight men who got off the ship. A second vestel, the Cleveland Abbe, called for 13 replacements and was still being crewed as the SEAFARERS LOG went to press. The last count available showed the SIU holding a lead of 102 to 94 on the coal fleet to date,-aj:ount which is sub­ ject to change day by day. Charges Against Company The SIU's strong position in the fleet was achieved in the face of a developing pattern of companyNMU cooperation which resulted In an SIU charge that the court order under which hiring is done was being violated by the company. SIU attomies so charged the com­ pany in an action which sought to have American Coal held in con­ tempt of court. As a result, a session was held In a New York Federal Court in Which the company promised that It would permit the SIU the right the American Coal ships in for re­ placements, was still crewing up on Thursday afternoon as the SEA­ FARERS LOG went to press. The latest coimt available shows the following standings in competition for jobs on the ships. SIU 102 jobs NMU 94 jobs Watch the next edition of the LOG for further details. to have observers in the - hiring room just as NMU has had; that it would no longer pressure SIU rep­ resentatives; that it would give the SIU full access to application lists; that it would hire standbys, where needed, according to seniority. Further evidence of the close company-NMU understanding was shown when the NMU attorney vio­ lently objected to the SIU getting access to the application lists. Both the NMU and the SIU had an In­ terest In seeing each other's ap­ plication lists since they show the seatime of men applying for the coal ship Jobs. The NMU objec­ tion indicated that It already had from seeing them. On another legal front, the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board post­ poned until next Monday a sched­ uled hearing on the SIU's oi'iginal complaint against American Coal. The NLRB hearings could lead to the ordering of a collective bar­ gaining election in the American Coal fleet. On the ship front itself, oldtimers from all sections of the SIU of NA were still piling into Nor­ folk to compete for the coal jobs. Many of the men boasted seatime dating back well before World War I. One oldtimer. Seafarer Jesse Puckett wrote: '^I started in 1917 but I am a young boy down here at 53 years old . . . Boy there is a swell bunch of West Coast boys here. Hats off to them." Seafarer Charles Hartman added: "There are many men down here . . . from all over America. I can truthful­ ly say they all have respect for what they stand for. They know they have a job to do and they do it." Curranism: A Sleazy Technique YOU'RE DEAP... peAP... PEAP - Five of the oldtimers throwing in for the cool ship jobs in Norfolk represent over 200 years of seatime on US ships. Included (I to r) ore Lawrence E. Wessels, SIU, oiler on the Walter Hines Page; unidentified West Coast qldtimer; Leonard Wood, SIU, AB on the Casimir Pulaski; Ray E. Deshong, SIU, oiler on the Page, and S. G. Zammith, SIU, steward department. AFL-CIO Council Hears Full Report On Coal Beef A full report on developments in the American Coal Ship­ ping beef to date was presented to the AFL-CIO Executive Council at its meeting here this week. Representatives of all the unions involved were pres-"* ent at the meeting with Sec­ At that meeting President Meany. retary-Treasurer Paul Hall put forward a settlement proposal presenting the SIU's position. The Council hearing on the issue was the outgrowth of a previous meet­ ing between AFL-CIO President George Meany and the AFL-CIO marine unions last February 21. ACS Action By Sea Vets Wins Praise which was accepted by the SIU and the AFL-CIO deck and engine of­ ficers' unions but was rejected by the National Maritime Union. The American Radio Association has supported the NMU position throughout the beef. In an exchange of correspon­ dence subsequent to the February 21 meeting President Meany took NMU President Joseph Curran to task for misrepresenting the out­ come of the meeting in the NMU newspaper. Meany also said that he would present the matter to the Executive Council for action. At the Council meeting this week the various unions presented their positions in the following order: Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation by President H. L. Dag­ gett; Masters, Mates and Pilots by Captain John Bishop, national sec­ retary; the SIU by Paul Hall; the NMU by Joseph Curran and the American Radio Association by President William R. Steinberg. Following the presentation of the union viewpoints, the Council heard from President Meany in relation to his position on the American Coal beef. Meany out­ lined his views, then pointed out that he had presented a package pi'oposal at the February 21 meet­ ing, which, he said, would have given Curran everything he asked for. The SIU accepted the Meany proposal leaving the field clear for the NMU If it would support the AFL-CIO officers' unions. The (Continued on page 15) Participation in the American Coal beef by veteran seamen from all coasts and all unions of the SIU of NA was applauded by the mem­ bers of the SIU of NA coordinat­ ing committee as a "tremendous front line job." Oldtlme members of the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, Marine Firemen's Union and Marine Cooks and Stewards have piled into the East Coast to as­ sist their brothers in the Atlantic and Gulf District in the fight to man the American Coal ships. One of the elementary lessons of propa­ ries of would-be world beaters have utSized on the The coordinating committee, ganda is that slogans have a lasting appeal International scene for a good many years right up consisting of Morris Weisberger, only when they have some relation to the to the present. That Curran chooses to ape their Sailors Union; Sam Bennett, Ma­ truth. NMU President Joseph Curran has language down to the last adjective is a revealing rine Firemen; Ed Turner, Ma­ on his approach to trade union pro>blems. long since forgotten the lesson (if he ever comment Of course, the SIU is not Curran's only target. In rine Cooks and Stewards, and Paul learned it) in his frantic efforts to belittle all those Hall, A&G District, declared that who oppose him and to exalt his personal "cult of fact, he has attacked the rest of the AFL-CIO ma­ the participation of the oldtimers rine unions, plus the top leadership of AFL-CIO. personality." was further evidence of the will­ The Marine Engineers Beneflcial Association was ingness of good union men, of any Furthermore, through all his sloganeering In the American Coal beef, Curran has employed language first rebuffed by Curran In lis plea for support age, to pitch into a beef when which smacks strongly of another era when his open against a company union and then called gutless for called Opon by any member of the affiliations were far different from those he affects going out on a picket line in defense of its Interests. SIU of NA. May 24, 1957 Vol. XIX Ne. II today. His techniques do not differ today from the The Masters, Mates were put in the same class. The committee noted that there When AFL-CIO President Meany indicated will­ Stalinist techniques he employed so fervently not ingness to step in and seek a settlement, Curran had been a very strong response to too long ago. Its appeal for men to come for­ The SIU, as the primary target, has been plas­ arbitrarily placed himself on the side of righteous­ ward in the coal beef, with the re­ ness and automatically informed his membership tered with Curranisms. When the SIU moved to pro­ PAOI. BAZX, Secratary-Traaiurer sult that at latest report, the SIU HtiiBiiix BRANDk XdUor. BCBNARO SKAtect its membership from rank discrimination by that Meany would slap the SIU down. had a lead In the fight for the coal MAN, Art Edttor, HERMAH AKTHUR, Inwuc When the same AFL-CIO president proposed a American Coal, Curran dreamed up "destroying the ship jobs. SMVACK, At. MABKIH, JOUN BHAZU., SCajjf program which won acceptance from all unions ex­ Writers. hiring hall." When the SIU's rights to organize the Committee members called upon sentative.--BILL Uoomr, QuH Area. Repre­ coal-ships were upheld, Curran decided that SIU cept NMU; when Curran was asked to support his oldtimers of the MCS, SUP, was "decadent," "crooked" and "doomed" to defeat. fellow unions against the company and its hand- MFOW and A&G District already PublUheti biweekly et the headquertere the Seafarer* international Union, At­ "We will whip them" he exulted. Of course, his pre­ picked outfit, then out came the slogan book. Meany on the coal ships to "Stay with the of lantic a. Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «7S Fourth dictions of crushing defeat had, and still have, no became "prejudiced," full of "rancor" and the cap­ ship" until final victory is won.. Avenue, Brooklyn 33, NY. Tel. HYeclnth *-<600. Entered e* second class matter relation to the fact." When the SIU supported the tive of an "AFL-CIO palace guard." The committee pointed out that, at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under .Thanks to this fog of adjectives, ai-s<l to deliberate AFL-CIO licensed officers' unions Curran hollered "the way you have gone aboard and the Act of Aug. 34, 19)3. ,130 and calculated distortions, of actual fact, the NMU's taken the jobs proves that good un- J "phony deaL" Goincidence'cr'hot, l^ia is the kind'of talk a se^ y "i' k)jxjneni.Bever growfold/'v ! u !-- . !lT;>i (Cont|ntibd'On- page 151 »•«; noU'.-.*, V'i'' ij I'.it -i • ..bV,?. *^sric;fl«s JI .fcsjc,) SEAFARERS LOG �May ti. 1957 Paye Tbrea SEAFARERS LOG Sailing Day On New Matsonia 51U Applauds Bill To Clarify Status Of Sea Hiring Hall WASHINGTON—The SIU has "warmly welcomed" a bUI by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson to give formal recognition to the maritime hiring haU. It would firmly establish the legal status of the hiring hall in "all industries employing personnel engaged as licensed or un- ^such ships or barges." The of NA President Paul Hall said, "the Seafarers International Union licensed members of the bill is known as S. 2029. of the measure would of North America warmly wel­ crews of ships or barges putEnactment an end to the constant threats comes the move hy Senator Magnu­ to write specific authorization engaged In offshore, to maritime unions and their his­ son into law for maritime hiring halls. coastal, intercoastal or in­ toric hiring procedures since the Senator Magnuson has always heen of the Taft-Hartley law motivated by what is best for the land transportation, or in adoption in 1947. ' Heartily endorsing the bill, SIU industry generally and his bill is an indication of his understanding of the needs of maritime. The value of the hiring hall has been proven time and again, and it has probably been the greatest single factor in providing stability for the industry. It is the best method to insure fair and equitable distribu­ tion of work. "Our International convention Major American steamship companies representing the repeatedly called for Federal leg­ subsidized section of the industry are opening a drive for a islation 'to guarantee,that the hir­ massive trade-in and build program. The program would ing hall be recognized as the proper medium for employment in all in­ allow them to trade-in their ships at about the same price American operator would be un­ dustries in which its use has been they could get for them if fairly penalized if he got less an accepted practice.' We indorse they were sold to a runaway flag. for his ship on a trade-in than the Magnuson bill wholehearted­ ly." The program has the tacit ap­ could be gotten by transfers for­ Maritime union. Government proval of the Maritime Adminis­ eign. He would be at more of a and shipping industry spokesmen tration which has already made a disadvantage in comparison with have long recognized the value and policy decision to the effect that a foreign operators who also bought 'fairness of the hiring hall both in "fair and reasonable" trade-in much of their tonnage from the peace and war for recruiting ship value for old ships would be US but are now free to sell it any­ manpower. Historically, American equivalent to what these same where to anybody at even higher seamen have been shipping out of ships would be worth if sold to prices than restricted sales to na­ union hiring halls for over two Maiden sailing of the new Matsonia from New York this week the flags of foreign nations accept­ tions approved by the Maritime decades since the first maritime found the ship's crew in three departments, all members of SlU able to the US. Administration. hiring hall was established on the West Coast affiiliates, on the job. At top (left), oiler Pat Haley Drafted by the Committee of The committee argues that it West Coast after the bitter '34 keeps an eye on things in engine room, while chef G. Romero and American Steamship Lines, the would be vastly unfair, in light of strike. a passenger waitress look over the first-class galley. Above, deck program Is described by the op­ the tremendous increase in ship­ Lundeberg-Taft Meeting man Henry Henriques watches J. Ledesma secure lifeboat cover. erators' group as the only fair building costs, for a shipowner to For the past ten years, due to method of replacing the US mer­ have to trade his vessel in for any­ the void created by the T-H Law, Rebuilt and modernized at cost of $20 million, the Matsonia will chant'fleet. They argue that the where near what he paid for it. all hiring halls in maritime have enter service Los Angeles and Hawaii next month. It declares that an operator who been operating on the basis of an bought a Victory for $900,000 hack off-the-cuff^ compromise between in 1946 could sell it now foreign the late Harry Lundeberg, then for $1,350,000 and should be en­ president of the SIU of NA, and titled to trade it in for that kind the co-author of the controversial WASHINGTON—Declaring him "guilty of the gross misuse of union funds entrusted of money. labor law, the late Sen. Robert A. to his care," the AFL-CIO Executive Council this week unanimously expelled Teamster Apparently there is agreement Taft of Ohio. president Dave Beck as a council member and as a vice-president of the merged labor or­ all around on this program but, of It was in the summer of 1947, ganization. The ouster was-*course, the Maritime Administra­ soon after Congress passed the the first such action in the^Ex- when his expulsion was unani­ him, and read a statement con­ tion has to go to Congress for law a second time over a Presi­ cerning his temporary suspension funds to cover the cost of such dential veto, that Lundeberg ecutive Council's 18-month mously voted by the 25 Executive as a council member and vice-pres­ trade-ins. The current temper of casually walked in on a lawyers' Council members present at the history. ident on March 29. session. Congress is such that any mass convention in Santa Rosa, Calif., Beck was replaced in these posts Before the voting, however, Beck contended that his sus­ trade-in program at this time where Taft was due to speak. by John English, secretary-treas­ urer of the Teamsters, and an Beck had attended the council pension was a "nullity" and as­ would be sure to run into tough Lundeberg later left the gathering avowed foe of Beck for many meeting, heard the charges against serted that under the AFL-CIO sledding. with a concesssion from Taft that constitution, the Executive Coun­ years. enabled all maritime unions to cil has no power or authority to The Council, in an official state­ keep the hiring hall. suspend him. ment explaining its actions, as­ Even so, hiring hall procedures have been under sporadic attack serted that it was not judging the Beck's expulsion is subject to re­ from Government agencies and the legality or illegality of Beck's acts. view by the AFL-CIO convention, courts, all seeking to chip away His expulsion, the council de­ if the Teamsters bring it up, but the hard-won protection for profes­ clared, was due to his violation of this action was considered unlike­ SIU membership meet­ sional seamen. trade union principles. NEW ORLEANS—The SlU-af- ly. The convention is slated to Seniority System "Whether he has violated any filiated Staff Officers Association meet in Miami on December 5. ings are held regularly Tn 19.5.5, the SIU and its con­ Beck's expulsion as an Executive laws, state or Federal, dealing filed a petition before the National with theft, misappropriation or Labor Relations Board here last Council member and vice-presi­ every two weeks on Wed­ tracted operators negotiated a new embezzlement, is not for us to con­ week for an election, among pur­ dent does not mean his expulsion nesday nights at 7 PM in seniority hiring system assuring sider or determine," the statement sers on Mississippi Shipping Com­ from the AFL-CIO, nor does it all SIU ports. All Sea­ greater job security for Seafarers. The system became a model in the mean the expulsion of the Team­ said. pany vessels. farers are expected to industry. In contrast, the NMU "There is not the faintest ques­ Union secretary-treasurer Burt sters from the AFL-CIO. The status of the Teamsters as attend; those who wish to first opened its membership books tion in our minds, however, that Lanpher said ho had received full he is completely guilty of violat­ assurances of support from the a whole is still being considered be excused should request and halls to all comers before com­ ing the basic trade union law that SIU, Masters, Mates and Pilots, Ra­ by the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices permission by telegram ing up with a similar procedure at a later date. union funds are a sacred trust, dio Officers Union and the Ma­ Committee. The Teamsters face (be sure to include reg­ Periodic attempts to get specific belonging to the members and to rine Engineers J^eneficial Associ­ cliarges of corrupt influence or be protected and safeguarded for ation, whose members man all domination. istration number). The recognition for the hiring hall into faltered in several ses­ Beck, in the statement regarding the interests of the members. other licensed and unlicensed jobs next SIU meetings will be: law sions of Congress. Acting on the "Whether Beck stole the funds in the fleet. About two doen pur­ his suspension, declared that he basis of his earlier, informal agree­ would not answer the Executive May 29 or borrowed them, the record sers are involved. ment with Lundeberg, Taft was shows he took advantage of his The company, through Marine Council charges because ""of his in­ June 12 reportedly ready to introduce a position as a trade i:riion official Superintendent Kinney and Port dictment on charges of violating June 26 bill of his own in 1953 which would to use money belonging to dues- Purser Lisboney, indicated it the internal revenue code, and be­ have legalized the maritime hiring July 10 paying members for his own per­ would not interefer with the SOA cause he has been the target of hall at that time. However, he died sonal gain and profit." drive and would remain neutral, a McClellan committee investiga­ July 24 • before any action could be taken. tion. Beck himself was not on hand Lanpher said. longshore operations servicing Go's Seek Runaway Price From Gov't On Trade-Ins AFL-CIO OustSf Replaces Beck Pursers Seek Delta Line Vote SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS I �i5samTO?fg35M»j?ra your SEAFARERS LOG May 24, 1957 Caught By'Surprise Ships Use Suez; Still Ban Israel Shipping through the Suez Canal is almost back to normal with the vessels of nearly every nation except France and Israel using the Egyptian-controlled waterway. Britain recently announced that she will now use the ship through the Canal and that it Canal, and reported on her re­ would consider any Egyptian at­ cently-started supertanker expanilon and construction program. American vessels have been using the Canal for the past month, since the waterway was cleared of the last tug sunk by the Egj'ptians. Tlie French delegate to the United Nations reported that he Avill ask the Security Council to reopen debates on the Suez situa­ tion. France wants the Council to order Egypt to obey the six prin­ ciples agreed to by England, France and Egypt last October 15. Free Use Of Canal The principles, which govern the use of the Canal, included the re­ quirement tliat the Canal would be insu'ated from the polities of any nation and prohibited "overt or covert" interference with the right of ships of all nations to travel the vaterway, regardless of flag. Egypt, the French said, has con­ tinued to disregard these princi­ ples since it has not lifted the ban against Israel shipping through the Canal. Israel announced earlier that it intended to send a test tempt to stop it "an act of war." Both President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Macmillan affirmed Israel's right to use of the Canal. The President announced that he saw no objection to Israel's making a peaceful test of its right to freedom of passage, but said that he would denounce any use of force in such a test. The last SIU of NA convention passed a "freedom of the seas" resolution, calling for free passage of Israeli shipping through the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aquaba. Macmillan pledged that Britain would do everything possible to as­ sure Israel's right to use the dis­ puted waterway. He also announced that the number of fast, supertank­ ers designed for economic opera­ tion around the Cape of Good Hope, was increasing rapidly. There are about 30 million dead­ weight tons of such ships under construction or on order. About 10 million tons should go into service in the next two years, he reported. Although US vessels are now using the waterway, Under Secre­ tary Christian Herter said that the State Department believed the con­ struction of new pipelines to carry Middle East oil to new outlets is urgent. A number of American and European petroleum producers are considering the construction of a major pipeline from the Persian Gulf to an outlet in Turkey on the Mediterranean. A LOG photographer surprises Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Rawlings, and youngsters Sandra, 4, and Frank, 9, as they finish a snack at the SIU headquarters cafeteria. The family came up to the big city on a visit from home in Baltimore. Why Seamen Need Strong Unions Merchant seamen operating out of the East Coast Indian Port of Calcutta got a wage increase May 1—25 rupees per month. At the official rate of exchange, this amounts to about $1.20. According to 'the International Transportworkers Asian office, the increase was the first pay raise for these seamen since World War II. "Indian seamen ratings," the bulletin said, "have recfelved no wage increases since World War II, despite the existence of repre­ sentative organizations with bargaining powers and two joint Mari­ time Boards in Bombay and Calcutta." The increase just given simply brings the Calcutta seamen to the level "enjoyed" by Bombay seamen. Since World War II, the cost of living in the United States has more than doubled and living costs in other countries have risen in proportion. In a sense then, the true wages of these Indian seamen have gone down considerably since World War II. Maybe you hove to be lucky to avoid fatal accidents but as one fel­ low put It once, luck follows naturally from good planning. The proof of the pudding lies In the record of three SiU-controcted ships. One of them went 502 days with­ out a single accident serious enough to cause the loss of an hour's work. Two other vessels, operated by two different companies, had just one losttime accident throughout all of 1956. Lucky? Maybe they were. But It's more than a coincidence that all three ships boasted actively functioning safety committees and Seafarers aboard them were fully conscious of the need to do their jobs the safe way and to be on the alert for unsafe con­ Cable Ship Returns For Fresh Load BOSTON—The cable ship Ar­ thur M. Huddell pulled into "Ports­ mouth, NH, last week to take on another load of cablf to be used in a defense communication pro­ gram in the Pacific area. The vessel, a converted warbuilt Liberty,. went into service last April and has been ferrying telephone cable to the Albert J. Myer, a chartered Army cable layer somewhere off the West Coast. Part of a defense program undertaken by the American Tele­ phone and Telegraph Company for the Defense Department, the ves­ sels are employed in laying vital submarine telephone lines between Seattle and Ketchikan, Alaska, and between the West Coast and Hawaii. She is under charter to Bull Line. The Huddell is expected to leave Portsmouth around June 1, and will be out until November. She is capable of carrying some 6,000 tons of cable manufactured in the east each trip.. Shipping Improves Meanwhile, shipping in this area, reports James Sheehan, port agent, has picked up during the past two weeks, and promises to continue to be fair. The Mathew M. Thornton (Grainfieet) and Royal Oak (Cities Service) paid off and signed on. The Arthur M. Huddell and Isthmian's Steel Executive were in port to be serv­ iced. All beefs were settled at payoff and the vessels were report­ ed in good shape. Sheehan reported that the Bos­ ton area was relieved when rains put out numerous forest fires. ditions, and careless habits. Nobody can say for sure how many lives are preserved by a shipboard safety program. But these ships' ex­ periences make one fact stand out. Safety programs do work. They do prevent accidents. With the proper approach from all hands from the skipper on down and with coopera­ tion from shoreslde, there's nothing to stop any SIU ship from equaling or perhaps even surpassing these records. Sure It's good to be lucky. It's even better to have the right kind of am­ munition. Aboard ship, the ammu­ nition consists of the joint shipownerunion safety program. Make use of It and Increase the chances that you will be one of the lucky ones. Wr>-'" i An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship • I I �i,-. May ti. U57 Pare Ffva SEAFARERS LOG Labor Sec'y Hits Runaways, Backs Magnuson's Bi WASHINGTON—For the first time, a top Government of-? ficial has gone on record as opposing ship nmaways. Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell has thrown his support behind Sen. Warren G. Magnuson's^ bill (S. 1488) to. restrict ship unions and a number of Congress­ men. Only recently. Sen. Warren transfers. Mitchell said the Magnuson summed up his doubts Orchard end lush California greenery form backdrop for dedication of new Marine Cooks and Stewards Union training and recreation center at Santa Rosa. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Matthew Connolly (at mike) made the invocation. Among those on platform were MCS Administrator Ed Turner (5th from right), SlU San Francisco Port Agent Marty Breithoff (4th from right) and SUP SecretaryTreasurer Morris Weisberger (far right). At right, instruc­ tor whips up cake in bake shop of the $500,000 installa­ tion. SUP Improving Hq Hall proposed legislation would strengthen the competitive posi­ tion of American-flag shipping and guarantee a pool of trained seamen for defense needs. The Labor Secretary's views flatly contradicted those of the De­ fense Department, which opened the door last week to unrestricted ship transfers. The Defense Depart­ ment told the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee in effect that it didn't care how many American ships were transferred, or what types, so long as the foreign cor­ porations owning the vessels are American controlled. The Department indicated that it had no objection to transfer of Ctype ships, or even to passenger liners. A department spokesman said specifically that the Navy would, rather see the SS America of US Lines transferred, if the company wanted to get rid of it, than go into the lay-up fleet and remain inactive. He also said the Navy would approve transfer of C-type ships if it felt the country was getting enough in retuim. 'Effective Control' Challenged Behind the Navy's position were the controversial opinions that transfers are needed to insure new construction, and that ships trans­ ferred to foreign registry, but owned by American citizens, are under "effective" United States control. Both opinions have been sharply questioned by maritime SAN FRANCISCO—Improvement of its headquarters halh Tax Man Spells Out Tax-Dodging to provide additional facilities for the West Coast membership has been undertaken by the Sailors Union of the Pacific. The Much has been said in the SEAFARERS LOG in recent years "West Coast Sailors" an--* about the tax-dodging opportunities offered to shipowners under nounced that the facilities pi'ovide space for approximately 95 the Liberian flag. This information has now been confirmed by would include a recreation cars. The space will be reserved Ralph S. Gayton, an official of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. hall containing pool and card tables and a smoke shop in one area; a barber shop, and an eX' panded and properly policed park ing lot. The new recreation hall will be built by putting in a mezzanine deck over the large gymnasium in the basement of the building. It will have enough room for eight pool tables, a number of card tables and the smoke shop which would be moved from its present location. The barber shop will be Installed where the smoke shop now exists. The parking lot will be placed In the rear of the hall where a dared area now exists. The lot will be fenced and graded to for SUP members with any vacant spots being rented to outsiders at the commercial rate. Parking will bo free for members on meeting nights and 13 cents per day on other occasions to cover mainten­ ance of the lot and the attendant's services. In addition to the facilities under construction, the Sailors headquarters contains a gym and steam room, shower room, library, cafeteria, bar, locker room, baggage room and other conveniences. Gayton pointed out that the only time a runaway company pays taxes to the US is if it pays dividends to American stockholders and they pay some taxes. Otherwise, Gayton pointed out: • The Bureau can't impose any penalty on foreign companies which withhold earnings. • A US ship operator tranferring and selling a ship foreign pays no capital gains tax if payment is made in the form of a stock transfer instead of cash, and the stock transfer is listed as less than tlie going market price. • Profits of a runaway operation can be transferred to the American company without any US tax. The foreign operation sim­ ply gives the parent American company an interest free "loan" or transfers the profits by buying additional stock of the American company. Swedes Plan Pullman-Style Tour Ship With transatlantic passenger traffic booming to record highs, the Swedish-American Line has announced it will build a low-cost cafeteria-style vessel for this trade. The vessel will also contain an auditorium seating 800 people, making it suitable for use as a floating -• convention ship. The new Swedish ship, as de­ Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch and The new vessel will be a scribed by the president of the other foreign operators were rid­ scaled-down version of the line, Eril Wijk, "will Include a two- ing the crest of the transatlantic type of ship proposed by New York hotel man H. B. Cantor more than two years ago. Cantor had pro­ posed a S.OOO-passenger superliner offering Pullman-type accommoda­ tions and meaU at a wide selection of shipboard cafeterias, lunch bars and restaurants. He had also pro­ posed using the ship as the site of convention meetings. Cantor has applied for Govern­ ment construction aid but has been unable to make headway in Wash­ ington where traditional threeclass ship operators hold sway. deck auditorium seating 800 per­ sons and restaurants or cafeterias instead of the traditionally elabo­ rate dining service," Floating Convention Hall The ship will either handle con­ ventions at sea or will serve as a tourist-class cruise operation. As a cruise ship, It would accommodate 1,300 passengers- Another new Swedish-American ship, the Gripsholm, arrived in New York yester­ day on her maiden voyage. The SEAFARERS LOG pointed out in its February 1 issue that by pointing out that foreign-flag ships are legally and technically under the control of foreign gov­ ernments, and are not subject to American control. US Gravely Short On Ships In other testimony, the Navy department official disclosed that the merchant fleet is more than 100 ships short of mobilization needs, even if the Government counts runaways as being under "effective" United States control. He said the deficiency included 110 dry cargo ships equivalent to tho C-3 class, 29 reefer cargo ships or the R2-S-BV1 class, and four heavy lift ships equivalent to the C-4 type converted by MSTS. Under questioning by committee members, he admitted that tanker tonnage was defective in quality, because most of the ships were old and too slow. The Government also needs special type ships, like rolion-roll-offs, and container ships. The Navy Department's position represents a radical departure from the traditional concept, embodied in the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, that the US merchant marine con­ sists of American-flag ships only. The new view is that the merchant marine, for defense purposes, em­ braces American-flag tonnage and runaways owned by American cit­ izens. Besides the loss to the American fleet, the transfer of 229 tankers and an untold number of dry cargo ships has resulted in stiff new competition with remaining Amer­ ican flag ships. The maritime unions have pointed out that this competition makes it more difficult for American tonnage to get cargo, and raises increased demands for the right to transfer. The transfers also discourage Americans from operating ships under the US flag. In his letter to Sen. Magnuson, Labor Secretary Mitchell makes the same point: "Unrestric.ted transfers, and particularly the pos­ sibility of transfer to registry in countries with lesser social and safety standards than those in the United States, could serve to In­ tensify the reduction of shipping opportunities for United States flag ships." The SIU and other maritime unions have also argued, in agree­ ment with Sen. Magnuson, that ships registered under foreign laws are legally foreign, regardless of ownership, and that the United States could not control these ships unless it seized them. Regarding the runaways as under American control, is, in the view of the SIU, taking a dangerous gamble with national security. The Navy's position also give a green light to continued tax eva­ sion by American citizens. passenger boom by meeting the demand for one-class tourist ships. US operators are not tapping this market to any degree, with the ex­ ception of the Arnold Bernstein shipping interests who plan to put a one-class ship into service next SIU headquarters urges all spring. draft-eligible seamen to be Meanwhile, predictions of record- sure they keep their local Se­ breaking demand for passenger lective Service boards posted space are being borne out and will on all changes of address probably surpass last year's high, through the use of the post even though there was a drop In cards furnished at all SIU halls travel in January .'{Uid aboitrd sbip^ because of the Keep Draft Board Posted i' m TTTTTTTTTn If » • •Ci » » Af-'ri Tin ij 4 ^ » V-*.* i1 �Ptf e 8lx "1 •I i '• SEAFARERS 100 May 24, 1957 11 • iiiiiiiiillilll • ..............iiililiii isili iilP iiiiiiii::: fKs;-ssB;;:S!w;« lillipii "'iliiiiiiii I ........ iilPiiii I« ' 1 1 • , ..ii* lililiPlil; : liiiii to^ y V? ,* Out • - (hi - 1 ' '/ Q... Tl. •- fiiiiiiiiiii,:, iiiiiiiiliii •I Your ship is NEWS! k1 . ^ J, / Sllii; •mmm mmmi L I^ bat port, that^ rom Scafarcr]P delegate, V/,,' Beporting f\V^ '' i„io the GpUU wrote; "We v/erV until we went I that lead into t^ whereupon we -United Nations then on we foiM ease." UN troopsl copying hiUs oyOI TOW -entrance intol wmaimsm 1 All of the material on this page, selected from recent issues of the SEAFARERS LOG, was sent in by ship's reporters and other Seafarers who believed their experi­ ences would be of interest to the membership at large. Their letters and photos are typical of the kind of **raw material" which helps the LOG strive for its objective— that of producing a newspaper which truly reflects the activities and experiences of the membership itself, as well as the official actions of the Union and developments in the industry. It was Seafarer Mike Zelonka who supplied the infor­ mation about a fire on the Kathryn in San Juan; Seafarer John C. Green who submitted the dramatic aeeonnt of the Feltore crew's four-day struggle to keep the ship afloat. The first eyewitness aeeonnt of the voyage of the Kern Hills into the Gulf of Aqaba came from Seafarer Frank Throp, while Seafarer Merwyn *'Doe" Watson contrib­ uted the photo of the Fairland on her last' voyage as a conventional cargo ship. A fire in the hold, a crippled ship, an his­ toric voyage are incidents which are ob­ viously newsworthy. Also newsworthy, if less exciting, are the day-to-day experiences of Seafarers in the course of their voyages on the various trade routes. To sum up, membership participation is what makes the LOG a membership newspa­ per. Your ship is news. Pass on the news to the LOG I .Vor pictures I Israeli port, . cces-1 P^«*ed[ audi ^ Freuctt 5Qr more SEAFARERS '•i'' vi'i-v jT- gflnuft y»vl? I • • 6i iiUjki'xii . «. .t jr ,ii.;r.n.v; ...... LOG ii-B -m't in juj i .1: J'-; j'ii-'i Mi'i Uiu '"ly'h �May 24. 1957 Pare Seven SEAFARERS LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Port Seattle Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying Jobs Reach 4-Year High Marks Maritime Day By Sidney Margolius June Offers Some Price Cuts SEATTLE—Shipping here hit a Sharp early-summer price cuts on household appliances are making four-year record high of 182 Sea­ available some good values in some brands of air conditioners, 1957 farers dispatched during the past model TV sets and other mechanical equipment. Even while other period. It was the highest recordliving costs have been rising, retail prices of home appliances have -ed total since May, 1953. gone down about 14 percent since 1951. The causes are keen competi­ Undoubtedly, West Coast ship­ tion among manufacturers and retailers, spurred on by heavy produc­ ping surpassed that figure on sev­ tion, the rise of discount houses, and the general breakdown of Fair eral occasions during the Korean Trade laws by which makers and sellers until recently were able war. to prevent price-cutting. Other high shipping totals were In general, however, the overall cost of" living i% heading for record reported on December 25. 1953, new heights later this summer and early in the fall, even while signs when a total of 178 men shipped of deflation are appearing. Some prices of raw materials and wholesale out; December 9, 1955, 157 shipped, commodities are leveling off. But your family will still have to pay and 152 on December 10, 1954. All the bill this summer for the inflate^ price levels of wholesale com­ of these were abnormal pre-Christmas totals. The welcome spurt of modities established by businessmen earlier this year. activity promises to continue for Here is a quick guide to trends you can expect this summer in awhile, Jeff Gillette, port agent, basic living expenses; • Food prices will be at high levels this summer as meat especially said. Eight Payoffs continues its present steady climb. Eight vessels paid off and signed • Clothing prices are slightly higher this summer than last, including on, and four ships were in port to work clothes, with shoes especially expensive. But Improved quality be serviced during the past two is noticeable in some apparel (see below). Annual cut-price shoe sales weeks, Gillette reported. start in late June and continue through July. The Westport (New England, • Used cars cost more this year than last. Traditionally, used car Ind.), Northwestern Victoi-y (Vic­ tory Carriers), Ocean Eva (Ocean prices come down after July 4th. • Houses are at peak prices, with home-building off sharply to a Carriers), Rebecca (Maritime Over­ present annual level of 880,000 new houses compared to 1,400,000 seas), Seagarden (Penn. Nav.) and Waterman's Kyska, Maiden Creek In late '55. Reproduction of the official poster displayed on US Post Office Here are tips on buying air conditioners which can help keep and Wild Ranger paid off and trucks tfiis week in honor of Maritime Day, May 22. The celebrasigned on. The Portmar, Marymar, down your living expenses in this period of record-high costs: tion commemorates the first transatlantic crossing under steam by Kenmar, Flomar (Calmar) were in AIR CONDITIONERS: This year's room coolers are Improved over port to be serviced. There were the Savannah in 1819. A Baltimore high school student designed last year's models, and prices of some brands are being cut sharply. no major beefs. the poster. The VA ampere models which were introduced last summer now have become the most popular type. This year's models deliver more BTU's (the measure of cooling capacity), NEW YORK—The crews of two US Petroleum rimaway tankers had to be repatriated and design has been improved. In general, the 1957 models are more by air, reports Claude Simmons, port agent, when the ships transferred while in foreign compact and don't protrude as ports. Both vessels transferred to the Liberian flag, the Arickaree while in Aruba and the much. Some models can be mount­ Stony Pbint while in Antwerp. ed either completely inside or out­ They are part of the Onassis- came from Greece off the Heywood operate itstleet of seven Victorys side the window so the window and the three new tankers. Its last tanker group which Broun (Victory Carriers). can be opened or closed, which was controlled Liberty is still to go. The transfers were part of a is being transferred under a deal not possible with the older air to build three supertankers. As the story now stands, 10 transfer-build package deal be­ conditioners. of the vessels have been trans­ tween the Maritime Administration "Since both of these vessels 7Vi-AMP Conditioners were on foreign articles and out and Onassis. The MA gave permis­ ferred. while the three supers are The 7i2-amp conditioners deliver less than a month," Simmons an­ sion for the transfer to Liberian still on paper. Concern over the about 85 per cent of the cooling nounced, "we are demanding an flag of 12 tankers and two Libertys transfer issue had been expressed capacity of the more powerful 10 additional month's wages for these operated by Trafalgar Steamship, by the House Merchant Marine or 12-amp models,^ but don't re­ crews. We believe they are en­ USPC, Western Tankers, and Vic­ Committee recently with several quire heavy-duty 230-volt wiring titled to this under the US navi­ tory Carriers. In return, Onassis of the members calling for tighter which many older homes and gation law." The membership will was to build three super tankers, conditions. Committee members apartments don't have. The 71^- be informed as to the outcome of one of 100,000 tons, and two of felt that there were not enough amp models are adequate for the these cases, he said, so they will 50,000 tons, all for US operations. guarantees that the new ships average room except for very hot know their rights should there be The exchange would liquidate would ever be built. Three Tankers Left or humid situations. They can be any future instances of this kind. the three tanker companies, while As for the companies involved, Victory Carriers would continue to Another crew repatriated by air used on a 115 volt line if the same circuit is not used for other electrical Trafalgar Steamship is inactive, appliances. But the advertising of the manufacturers and advice of USPC is now cut down to two ves­ of retailers may be a little deceptive in this respect, because even sels and Western Tankers to one. the less powerful air conditioners can cause an overload if other I Shipping, Simmons reported, appliances are operating at the^ame time. A 71^-amp model uses less continued to be very active in this current than an electric iron or toaster. But the drain on current when port during the last two weeks. it is first turned on is heavy, the Better Business Bureaus point out. There was a total of 46 ships in Also in some cities, the electrical code requires you have heavier Among the cooks and stewards Food and cooking were not the 12-gauge wiring instead of the ordinary 14-gauge, with a three-prong only things mentioned in the ship's mentioned, one was picked out port during the past period—22 paying off, 5 signing on, and 19 in plug and three-hole receptacle which provides for grounding^ minutes during the past few for special mention. Shipmates transit. on the John B. Waterman were Retail prices of air conditioners rise with the temperature, and weeks. Seafarers John Johnson of The Stony Point, Arickaree vary even from day to day, a major distributor reports. Best time to the Royal Oak and Jake Hansen of high in their praise of the excel­ (USPC); CS Miami, Government buy is during a cool spell when manufacturers and retailers both get the Jean Lafitte received votes of lent cooking and service from the Camp, CS Norfolk (Cities Service); anxious and cut quotations. One of the most reasonably-priced air thanks from their shipmates for steward department. They gave a Coalinga Hills (Waterman); Alcoa conditioners (the Admiral) is already sold out in some cities. But their generosity. Johnson repaired vote of thanks to chief steward Pointer, Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa the crew radio Tony Sosa for the operations of Planter, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa prices are being sharply cut on other models, especially that of one at his own ex­ his gang. manufacturer (Fedders) who is offering dealers a paid vacation if they Roamer, Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa); pense. He must sell a certain number. This manufacturer's 7V2-amp, % hp unit which Angelina, Frances, Kathryn, James ^ ^ either be a mu­ lists at $330, and cost dealers $197, is being sold by some for $217 Bowdin, Beatrice, Elizabeth, Fran­ Seafarers on the Afoundiia sic lover, or a and as little as $202 by large-volume retailers. The dealers also count ces (Bull); Steel Executive, Steel staunch baseball claim that no meal is too compli­ Chemist (Isthmian) and WaiTior on making an additional $7-$8 profit from the installation, worth about fan. Hansen re­ cated for chief steward M. P. Lee- (Pan-Atlantic) paiJ off while the $15-$20, plus a year's service contract. ceived the crew's When the Captain asked Lee if he Steel Chemist (isthmian). Warrior BTU ratings of the various brands are not a wholly reliable guide apprecia- could make lobscouse, Lee, being (Pan-Atlantic), to comparative value because there are other factors in efficiency, James Bowdin tion when he a "fellow Swede," proved equal to (BuiD and Cities Service Miami and BTU ratings are not completely standardized. But this is the most bolstered the important single comparison you can make. Room air conditioners are the task. A check and Norfolk signed on. Hansen ship's fund with generally hp (which is the same as 34 ton) or 1 hp. The % hp size with Webster's The following in-transit ships is the most popular, and the 1 hp models are used for larger rooms a generous contribution. dlction- were in port to be serviced; Steel or rooms where the heat or humidity problem is severe, as in a room ary offered the Designer, Steel Traveler (Isth­ 4" recipe; a stew of mian); Pan Oceanic Transporter unprotected by shade. As to delegates, there is no meat, potatoes, (Penn. Nav.); Arlyn (Bull); SeaNote that a 7V^-amp, % hp air conditioner is not the same as a finer show of appreciation for an onions, shlpbls- trains' Louisiana, 'Texas, Savannah, */4-hp conditioner that draws 10 or 12 amps. Even though both have outstanding job than to be re­ cuitr etc. The Georgia; Yorkmar, Massmar, Alathe same hp or ton rating, the higher-amp model has more cooling elected to the position. Brother shipbiscuit w a s mar (Calm-'^r); Maxton, Almena, power. Thus there are three main facts to get: the horsepower, the W. Smith submitted his resigna­ supplied by the Beauregard, Ideal X (Pan-At­ amperage, and the number of BTU's delivered per hour. A good air tion as ship's delegate of the Del hardtack from lantic); The Cabins (Terminal conditioner also should have automatic temperature control so you Vienlo, but a motion was made one of the , J^e- Tankers); City of, Alma, Fairland can set fbr the temperature you want; a two-speed fan for night or and carried, that he be reelected day; a filter easy to get at for replacement; a powerful exhaust to with a vote of thanks for a f^'job boats, but as to i^hat tho-otCtri^s, (WatSrmaa). and, the Alcoa Ranger fAieoa).-'.'-^. / • well done during the last Voyage."^ the gang' never explained-. draw out stale air, and a quiet-running motor. Hq Demands $ From Runaways �• Pasre Eigrht SEAFARERS P-A To Transfer 'Piggyback' T-2s Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp., which launched its "piggy­ back" T-2 service in the Atlantic and Gulf coastwise trade a year ago, is now going to abandon this method of carrying Port trailers and concentrate exclusively on dry-cargo container- "lift-on" service will be inaugu­ Boston rated later this year in a run be­ ships. f, If- • r, May 24, 1957 LOG May 1 Through May 14 Registered Deck A 9_ 107 27 66 16 11 10 32 46 15 22 8 26 22 Deck B Eng. A Eng. B Stew. A 4 16 1 16 6 3 5 9 16 6 13 4 12 20 5 87 18 45 8 6 7 34 26 14 . 23 5 16 12 4 21 5 23 6 3 8 6 11 4 6 7 13 22 9 61 18 39 6 8 7 17 41 1 14 6 19 12 Stew. B 0 5 0 19 6 . 0 1 5 10 2 9 3 12 9 Totel A Total B Total Reg. 23 255 63 150 30 25 •24 83 113 30 59 19 61 46 8 42 6 58. 18 6 14 20 37 12 28 14 37 51 31 297 69 208 48 31 38 103 150 42 87 33 98 97 The company some time ago an­ tween Houston, Tex., and Port nounced plans for converting a Newark, NJ, It Is also expected number of C-2s'into container that, because of Pan-Atlantic's ships and work on the first of emphasis on "lift-ons," the com­ these, the Gateway City, has al­ pany will suspend its coastwiso ready gotten underway in Mobile. break-bulk service sometime this Work on the Azalea City, Bienville month. and Fairland is slated to follow. Houston Now, however, the Maritime Ad­ ministration—in return for the conversion of ten C-2s by PanTotal Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Total Total Deck Deck Atlantic—has agreed "in princi­ Reg. B A B B A A B A ple" to the transfer foreign of the 1332 981 351 258 81 306 139 Total 417 131 four Pan-Atlantic T-2s. Shipped Up until now the T-2s have been Port Total Total Stew. Stew. Total Total used for the "piggyback" service, Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Stew. Deck Ship. B B C A B c B e A C A A in which trailers are carried be­ The SIU Canadian District has Boston 25 1 14 8 3 0 3 1 6 4 2 5 3 tween Houston and New York on been certified as bargaining agent 282 5 35 47 15 200 87 13 13 53 17 19 60 specially-built flight decks. for the British-registered cable 64 23 96 10 15 7 3 9 26 6 3 23 3 After launching the "piggy­ layer, John W. McKay. Opposition 280 25 19 17 168 47 81 24 5 51 22 36 65 1 3 back" service in April, 1956, Pan- to the SIU was voiced by the Com­ Norfolk .. 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 14 7 2 3 7 0 3 2 5 T 2 ' 0 Atlantic sought to expand it by mercial Cable Company. Basing Savannah 31 1 8 0 4 19 6 4 4 6 2 1 7 buying additional Government its arguments on a 1931 Mer­ Tampa .. 118 72 23 23 13 19 7 6 10 4 18 6 35 tankers. But the legislation need­ chant Shipping Agreement, it con­ Mobile .. 19 140 27 5 96 25 7 7 48 11 21 8 6 ed failed to win Congressional ap­ tended that the SIU application 38 3 1 24 10 4 4 3 5 3 10 Lake Charles 9 0 proval. for certification was out of its 119 21 29 17 1 11 69 8 14 29 12 4 23 The initiation of an Atlantic jurisdiction. Actually, SIU repre­ 2 29 20 54 5 5 7 2 9 13 8 1 7 Coast trailership service with spe­ sentatives contended, the vessel's 41 23 15 79 2 7 7 20 7 8 9 6 13 182 78 37 11 24 12 13 67 31 32 23 13 23 cially - constructed "roll on-roll home port was Halifax, Nova stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Stew. Deck off" ships was also in the com­ Scotia, and all British ships could Ship. B c B A A B A C c B C A pany's plans originally. Appar­ be asked to follow the same rules 252 889 329 1470 75 88 238 395 136 256 118 105 Total 59 ently the company figured on as Canadian ships in Canadian using the "piggybacks," with their waters. The Canadian Labor Rela­ SIU shipping hit the high mark of the last two months in the past two weeks. The boom­ added decks, to augment the spe­ tions Board agreed that Canadian ing job activity produced a figure of 1,470 men dispatched through SIU halls during the pe­ cially-built "roll-ons" in this trade. crews sailing these ships were en­ riod. Registration hit 1,332. + ^ The four T-2s for which the MA titled to the rights enjoyed by Ten ports shared in the has given transfer approval in­ other Canadian' seamen. shipping boom. One of them, clude one owned by the Sword 4i 4* Seattle, reported its best ship­ Line, which is controlled by PanElection of officers of the SIU ping in the four years 'since the Atlantic. This is the Coalinga Hills, now under charter to Pan- Great Lakes District will be held Korean War. The others were Atlantic. The others are the Ideal aboard all of its contracted ships Boston, New York, Philadelphia, during the month of August. The Baltimore, Savannah, Tampa, Mo­ X, Almena and Maxton. The terms of the transfer ap­ positions of secretary-treasurer, bile, Lake Charles and Houston. WASHINGTON—A bill which would tighten restrictibns proval give Pan-Atlantic 18 months and port agents in Detroit, Buffalo, Baltimore arid New York were vir­ on the hiring of alien seamen on US-flag ships has been pro­ to complete its C-2 conversions, Cleveland, Duluth, South Chicago, tually even. which are being done by the Gulf and Alpena are to be filled, Only Norfolk, New Orleans, posed in the Senate by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson of Wash­ Shipbuilding Co., just outside of Wilmington and San Francisco t iS» i ington. The bill IS now un­ Mobile. The SS Kaiser Gypsum which showed declines. The two West It is expected that the new arrived at the Golden Gate on May Coast ports, with Seattle, are still der study by the Senate In­ on record favoring stricter con­ trols over alien hiring "in the in­ 1 with a cargo of 16,800 tons of quite busy, but Norfolk is very terstate and Foreign Com­ terests of the national economy quiet. New Orleans is holding its chrome ore, helped set a number merce Committee, of which Sen. and national defense," and sup­ of records. To start with, the cargo, own. ported the bill with the recommen­ Magnuson is chairman. The greatest lag between ship­ which was hauled from Redwood dation that even tighter restric­ City by 40 trucks, comprised the ping and registration showed up- The most important provisions of tions be placed on the hiring of the bill, which would spell out the largest overland ore shipment ever in the steward department, al­ aliens for US passenger ships. undertaken in the San Francisco though the other departments each present United States Code gov­ The Puerto Rican government erning the hiring of aliens, are as Bay area. It was also the largest shipped more men on their own. opposed the bill and expressed the follows: cargo of any kind to be brought Toughest jobs to fill, evidenced by fear that its passage could possi­ • All applicants for Coast Guard into or shipped out of Redwood the high class C figure, are in the bly cause Puerto Rican seamen to In case there's any seamen who City, and the vessel was the largest black gang. However, class B papers would be required to have lose their jobs on US ships if a want to learn a new way to use to enter the port. In keeping with shipping and registration for all a sufficient knowledge of English' written English test was also ap­ both written and spoken, to per­ their heads, the Norwegian Sea­ these records, the ship was un­ departments ran neck and neck. plied to them as US citizens. On the seniority side, class A form all shipboard duties required men's Welfare Council has ar­ loaded at intervals of about six Regardless of the fate of the ranged for Henry Johansen, Nor­ minutes around the clock. The ves­ men accounted for 61 percent of and carry out the orders of the present bill, it appears very like­ officers. way's best known soccer goalie, to sel, to be renamed the SS Harry the total jobs shipped, class B for • Excluding licensed officers, 75 ly that the number of jobs for hold a soccer clinic at Red Hook Lundeberg, is crewed by the 22 percent and class C for the rest. This represents a small in­ percent of the crew would have to alien seamen aboard US ships will playgrounds in Brooklyn. Sailors Union of the Pacific. crease for class A and a corre­ be native-born or naturalized US continue to decrease as the de­ The council sponsors matches in 3« 4« sponding decrease for B men. The citizens unless the Coast Guard mand for Federal subsidies conmost track and field sports, swim­ A seven percent wage increase, proportion of C shipping was the waives this requirement because tii^ues to increase, since stringent ming and soccer games between regulations governing the employ­ seamen on Swedish, Norwegian, and a six percent overtime, cargo, same as in the previous two weeks. of a manpower shortage. The following is the forecast • On any subsidized vessel, ex­ ment of aliens on subsidized ships Danish, Finnish and Icelandic and penalty rate increase has been negotiated by the Brotherhood of port by port: cept passenger ships, all of the already. exist. vessels. Marine Engineers in a contract reMany of the largest non-subsid­ Boston: Fair . . . New York: crewmen must be native-born or In 1956, the five nations, through a central clearing office in Oslo, opener with the A1 Peirce Co., Good . . . Philadelphia: Good . , . naturalized citizens. On passenger ized lines such as Waterman, Ishad reports of ^,000 soccer games operator of the MV Coos Bay. Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Very ships, 90 percent of the crew, in­ brandtsen. Isthmian and States played by 563 ships in 100 ports The reopener was provided under slow . . . Savannah: Fair . . . cluding officers, must be citizens; Marine are already seeking sub­ throughout the world. Results of the terms of a general agreement Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good and, in either case, all of the sidies, and this trend toward total the games are sent to the central signed with the company last May. . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake licensed officers must be citizens. subsidization will undoubtedly con­ • More rigid restrictions are tinue, with a consequent squeezingoffice where records of the team The new pay rates are effective as Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . Wilmington: Fair . . . San laid down for the replacement of out of the alien seaman. standings in the different leagues of March 1, 1957. Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. crewmembers by aliens during a iS- 4< are broadcast once a week to the foreign voyage, and violations of fleets. Trophies and awards are The Staff Officers* Association these restrictions would be subject given at the end of the year. has announced a new "first" in to fines of $50 a day for each alien Johansen is holding his classes maritime industry benefits. The illegally employed. at 6 PM each evening for 20 days groundwork has been laid for the The present bill is identical with starting May 15. He will then go to institution of a severance pay pro­ The membership is again cau­ one which Sen. Magnuson intro­ Baltimore and conduct a clinic for gram which will pay a benefit of tioned to beware of persons another group of ships expected approximately $100 for every year soliciting funds on ships in be­ duced during a previous session of of service. The plan, to be admin­ half of memorials cr any other Congress and which was supported, there. The council's sports clinic also istered by the Union and company so-called "worthy causes." No for the most part, by the Depart­ includes instruction in track and trustees of the pension plan, wiU "can-shakers" or solicitors have ment of Commerce, but opposed by the government of Puerto Rico. field, swimming and group leader­ be open to all members after ten been authoriezd by the SIU. The Commerce Department went years' service. ship activities.: Anion^ Our Affiliates Bill Urges Strict Rules On Sea Jobs For Aliens Norse Sea Sports Get 'Head' Start 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK - I ' It;- ' �ssa May 24. 1957 SEAFARERS Page Nln* LOG ••'"m . •'.•* t"\-f! V" *! -• '•• ,* -V* Sri, • - Bosun George Douglas (with pipe) prepares to lend a hand in unrigging the jumbo boom for unloading. The ship carries general cargo soutH, bauxite northbound. Shipping commissioner officiates in saloon at signing of articles for new voyage. George W. Williamson, wiper (in T-shirt), waits turn. Mate looks on. F OR a ship, the arrival at home port means a breathing spell between the last voyage and the next. In­ coming cargo is discharged, and stores and outbound cargo starts coming aboard. It's a time to clean ship, complete re­ pairs, get replacements for worn-out gear and a hundred other details. For the crew, it's payday and the chance to sign off or make another trip. There's time now to visit with the fami y and friends who may live nearby; to drop in at the Union hall, see a show or try a change of menu at a shoreside restaurant. The work still goes on for those re­ maining aboard, as these pictures taken on the Alcoa Puritan in New York lost week show. Outbound for Venezuela, Trinidad, Georgetown and Paramaribo on a regular monthly schedule, the Puritan was here and gone again in a few days. •M Safety delegates Roy Poole, steward utility (left), and 2nd electrician James C. Dial check off finished repair. Juan Dopico, OS (left), hands carton of fresh fruit to pantryman Alex Stevenson during storing of chillbox. SIU patrolman Malcolm Cross (2nd from right) is on hand to settle beefs, collect ;dues. With him (1 to r) are J. Brasfield, stwd.; M. Irogbyfew, oiler, and C. Newtbri. :Phil Roshke, OS, watches Dr. George Raskin take a reading on his blood pressure before signing on again. Finishing shave in foc'sle, Emmitt Connell, oiler, gets set to dress and goashore during-time off. - �\ 5. < • • < t S f SEAFARERS Paffe Ten MARY ADAMS (Bloomflald), F«b. It —Chairman, W. McBrlda; Secretary, F. Sulllns. Discussion on cigarettes. Two cartons of cigarettes for each man. Suggestion to move gangway. New gangway suggested. February 9—Chairmen, R. Paradyr Secretary, J. Austin. To elect new delegate. $2.73 In ship's fund. February 11—Chairman, W. Rhone; Secretary, J. Austin. Election of safe­ ty committee. A three-year contract has been signed between the Glass Bottle Blowers and the Glass Container Manufacturing Institute, which represents some 40 major glass manufacturers. The agreement calls for a wage increase of almost 28 cents an hour, better vacation and holiday programs, and allows for jury duty. 4" Seafarers In San Francisco serve as pallbearers at funeral of fel­ low Seafarer Orvllle Abrams, who died at local marine hospital. He left his last ship, the Stony Point, for hospitalization In Yokohama over a year ago. On the left (front to back) are Otto Palsson, Jessie Cobrol, John Worley (partially hidden) and Nick Stephanne. At right, H. Thomas, A._ Waterbury (hidden). Port Agent Marty Brelthoff and undertaker's aide. May Salvage '42 Torpedoed Cargo MOBILE—The $3 million cargo which went to the bottom when the Waterman freighter Warrior was torpedoed dur­ ing World War II may be salvaged, if the plans of a New Or­ leans deep sea diver work ' area, but Carmichael says he out. doesn't "believe any of them are However, the job will be a around here now. They may have tough one, says a Mobile Seafarer, Horace Carmichael, who was chief steward on the SlU-manned ship when she was sunk off Trinidad on July 1, 1942, bringing death to seven of the 55 men aboard her. The salvage job, Carmichael gays, will be difficult because the ship went down in 70 feet of water "and there are some mighty strong currents there." Nevertheless, John True, a deep sea diver and president of the Ma­ rine Research and Survej' Co. of New Orleans, says he plans to ! tackle the job "in the near fu­ ture." True will be after the valu­ able cargo which, he says, includes steel, copper and aluminum. C a r m i chael's last ship was the Carmichael Gateway City, which is now be­ ing converted into a Pan-Atlantic "lift-on." The 43-year-old Seafar­ er has been sailing 20 years, and although he was on a number of ships that were shot at during the war, the WaiTior was the only one sunk. Sunk In 3 Minutes Describing the torpedoing, which sent the 12,000-ton freighter to the bottom in three minutes, Car­ michael attributed the terrific ex­ plosion which virtually split the vessel in half to high test gaso­ line stored amidships. The ship, boun4 for the Red Sea, had air­ plane^ and tanks stored on her deck, he said. Carmichael said the ship carried 43 seamen and 12 members of a gun crew. Of these, three seamen and four gun crew members were killed. The other 48 men. after eight hours in a lifeboat, were picked up by a US destroyer, then rushed by plane back to the States, where they promptly shipped out again.' • v.;.:, , Eight of the survivors. Including Carmichael, were from the Mobile gotten other ships^ or left the sea altogether. But I sure would like to know what happened to them." Among these men were Earl 1.. Hearn, third engineer; Alfonse Hertsack, chief cook; Henry Davis, second cook; Edward McMillen, messman; Nathaniel Avier, and W. C. Chisholm, first assistant en­ gineer. Any of these men wishing to contact Carmichael can reach him at 954 Chastang St., Mobile. LA-'Frisco Roll-On Run Under Study SAN FRANCISCO—A new con­ cern, Pacific Trailer Ships, Inc., has announced plans to operate a truck and trailer roll-on-roll-off overnight steamship service be­ tween San Francisco and Los An­ geles. The California Public Utili­ ties Commission has granted the company a sole franchise to oper­ ate intrastate between the two ports. The company announced it will build two specially designed 660foot, twin screw, high speed ves­ sels. The ships will contain essen­ tial defense features to enable them to convert the vessels into tank and motorized vehicle carriers with a minimum amount of altera­ tion and loss of time. The Navy Department has unof­ ficially indicated a favorable atti­ tude towards the preliminary de­ signs and plans, which were pre­ pared by George G. Sharp Co.. naval architects and engineers. Because of the rapid turnaround possible in roU-on-roll-off operationsi the ships Could make several trips a week. May 24. 1957 LOG Seafarers Assist Last Rites 4" MARYMAR (Cslmar), AprU 12 — Chairman, Jones; Secretary, M. Flood. $23.34 In ship's fund. Elected new ship's delegate: Everyone to clean washing machine after using. Sug­ gested steward to leave enough cof­ fee out at night. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), April 13—Chairman, R. Lambert; Secratary, ^ 4' 4 4. 4" The Hotel A Restaurant Em­ ployees Union was recognized as bargaining agent for the employees of three restaurants operated by the family of Vice President Rich­ ard M. Nixon. The union was rec­ ognized by F. Donald Dixoh, brother of the vice-president, when a check of union membership cards showed that after a year of experi­ ence with a so-called independent union, 80 percent of the employees favored the AFL-CIO affiliate as their bargaining agent. 4" 4" 4" The Supreme Court has ruled that the National Labor Relations Board can not refuse to take Juris­ diction in cases involving trade unions acting as employer's. The case involved the Teamsters Union and the Office Employees. The Office Employees had sought col­ lective bargaining rights for 23 clerical workers employed in Team­ ster headquarters. 4" 4" 4" The Philip Murray Memorial Foundation, created to perpetuate the name of the late president of the CIO, distributed a total of $963,204.70 to some 30 religious, charitable and educational organ­ izations. The fund was set up in 1953 from gifts and donations from former CIO unions and private in­ dividuals. In issuing its final re­ ports Arthur J. Goldberg, general counsel of the United Steelworkers and director of the fund, disclosed that the entire sum in the fund was expended without any administra­ tive cost to the foundation. FREDERIC C. COLLIN (Dry Trans), April 7 — Chairman, E. Hall, Payoff on arrival if possible, could not settle disputed overtime with captain and will turn over to patrolman. Captain won't let Up on men who fouled up in Japan. Brother who was confined to hospital managed to straighten himself out. Repair list to be made out and all men told to leave foc'les clean. FELTORE (Ore), April 19—Chair­ man, A. Rosenblatt; Secretary, W. 'Strickland. New delegate elected. Re­ quest to have deck room n "nted, fan to be cleaned all over GEORGE A. LAWSON (Penn Ship­ ping), April 20—Chairman, L. E, F.. Schmidt; Secretary, T. Caiman. 4> t ski. Repairs that have been promised have not been taken care of. $81 in fund. Complaint on door to engine room being left open. Too much heat seeps Into forecastles. Repair lists discussed. FRANCES (Bull), Apr 4—Chair­ man, Doak; Secretary, Crewes. Dis­ cussion on donation of case of ciga­ rettes for men on s'.rLie in San Juan. Suggest rotation of cleaning of slop sink. Steward to order sufficient bug bombs. Request a different type of soap, also discussion rn safety pro­ gram. "Progress toward consolidation has far exceeded expectations," re­ ported Claude Jodoin, president of the Canadian Labor Congress. In its 12 months of life, the federa­ tion has seen the merging of rival unions in six of Canada's seven provinces and in 30 out of 39 cities. It has also chartered 45 new locals. A House Judiciary Committee has held hearings on charges by the California labor organizations that a contract between California farmers and Japanese laborers was "a shocking document of labor ex­ ploitation which recalls the inden­ tured servant practices of colonial times." AFL-CIO state organiza­ tions said that the workers were shackled to a contract that no civ­ ilized nation would tolerate. r W. Morse. New ship's delegate. Sug­ gested that new delegate see about fixing water fountain In messroom. List posted in messroom detalUng each department to take care of laundry. A vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. April 21—Chairman, W. Waldrop; Secretary, W. Morse. Patrolman to see port steward about getting ready cut steaks. Also a better grade of meats aU around. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. NATIONAL LIBERTY (National Shlpplnt), April 14—Chairman, F. Bruggner; Secretary, A. Andersen. Some of delayed sailing over-time dis­ puted. Most of repairs have been done. t8.S9 In ship's funds. Discus­ sion about putting trash bucket In laundry. GaAets renewed on aU port holes. Discussion on why both do­ mestic tanks ore dry and portable water coming from aft peak. Vote of thanks to stewards department for food and good service. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), March 24—Chairman, Harding; Secretary, Weinberg. Due to broken hours, the night cook and baker wish to have separate rooms. Discussion on coffee urn and perculators. Ruled that we retain perculators. ORION PLANET (Orion Steamship Corp.), Feb. 24—Chairman, M. McCosloy; Socrotary, W. BIckford. Can­ not get traveler's checks. Ship's dele­ gate resigned. 4.500 Yen In ship's fund. New ship's delegate elected. April 7-=Chalrman, I. Barra; Secre­ tary, C. Cadenhead. 4,500 Yen and $1 In ship's fund. To get traveler's checks In Persian Gulf. ORION STAR (Orion Shipping Corp.), April 7—Chairman, E. Ruley; Secretary, 6. Stevens. Ship's delegate to see captain about getting canned goods in night lunch. Condolences sent to family of deceased third assist­ ant engineer. Ship's delegate to see about getting wringer on washing machine fixed. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Carriers), April 20—Chairman, J. Thompson; Secretary, B. Alsbury. All hands turn In dirty linen, and clean rooms be­ fore leaving ship. DEL MAR (Mississippi), April IS— Chairman, M. Phelps; Secretary, C. Dowllng. Captain said to tell the crew that this was a smooth voyage and to thank them for making It so. It was brought out In the safety meeting tliat the practice of leaving glasses on the railings was a dangerous prac­ tice and cooperation of all asked In removing this hazard. It was request­ ed that all hands using the door to go on deck by ship's doctor's office close same due to loss to air condi­ tioning. $233 In the movie fund and $46 In the ship's fund. Letter from brother who was left In New Orleans hospital, stating that he had some money for the ship's fund and would turn It over when ship got in. No one allowed In crew pantry or messhall in underwear. Fix engine room door. Chief cook explained why on occasion certain foods ran short and a slight delay occured until other could be prepared. Chief steward re­ quested that repair lists and list of new mattresses be turned In so that they can be ordered, and repair list completed. Most repairs done. Lockers' shelves to be made. Shore leave in question. Sub.sistcnce to be paid at sea. Bring in cots from deck at night if not be­ ing used. $13.40 In ship's fund. New delegate elected. Discussion on plac­ ing of fans In rooms. Bos'n asks that all garbage be dumped In cans back aft while ship Is In port. IBERVILLE (Waterman). Fab. 24— Chairman, R. Ayrea; Secretary, W. Burton. New delegate elected. Deck delegate asked that percolators be used at the serving of all meals In­ stead of making coffee In the urn. All brothers in agreement with this procedure. Talk by J. McGlll about securing movie projector and films. Discussion held. Voluntary contribu­ tions will be accepted toward the pur­ chase of said equipment. Ship's fund is low. voluntary donations will also be accepted for this fund. Steward asks the brothers what day they would prefer to have linen Issued. Friday Is accepted. March 14—Chairman, C. RIdgei Sec­ retary, W. Burton. Ship's delegate spoke on service In the crew messroom. Men on watch not getting served properly. Steward said messman has Improved. Discussion on this issue, men on watch should sit at one table. Others dissented, saying that -with 28 men coming in seats could not be reserved for the watch. Present man will continue In his Job and will improve. April 14—Chairman, W. Lawten; Secretary, W, Burton. One man hos­ pitalized in Kobe, .Tapan. One man missed ship InO^okohama, Japan, and it is our sad duty to report that Brother J. W. Smith was lost over­ board on the first day out from Yoko­ hama on our return to the States. Steward was asked about getting milk on our arrival In our first port In Japan which was Kobe. Steward said captain told him all stores were to be gotten at Yokohama. Suggestion for delegates to check on all mat, tresses and pillows and see what needs to be replaced. Suggestion to either send a floral wreath or send mass cards for Brother Smith. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), Anrll 24— Chairman, H. Huston; Secretary, G. Lusth. Pete Lypen AB was put ashore with signs of appendicitis, was operated upon same Immediately. Words of thanks to all who en­ deavored to make him comfortable. New delegate elected. AFOUNORIA (Waterman), April 2$ —Chairman, R. Walton; Secretary, J. Guard; New delegate elected. All crew quarters need painting of the decks, this includes messhall. Clean hospital after use by crew for furni­ ture storage. Repair list will be sub­ mitted before voyage starts. Ship's delegate will check stores with chief steward. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), April 14 —Chairman, I. Morgavl; Secratary, M. Costello. Discussion on fire and boat drill. Ch.. cook missed ship, was re­ placed out of Union hall before sail­ ing time. Brother left In hospital in Jamaica due to illness. $60 collected for the above Brother Sargent, also discussed prowler. 8139 In ship's fund. To have a general meeting with patrolmen upon docking. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), April 7 —Chairman, L. Joynsr; Secratary, V. Nash. One man missed ship in New Orleans. Turn In all surplus linen so It can be cleaned and checked. Ship's delegate to check with boarding pa­ trolman about holding Income tax .out of subsistence. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), April 38 —Chairman, W. Robinson; Secratary, L. Bruce. New .delegate elected. DEL MONTE (Mississippi), April 7 —Chairman, E. Arnot; Secretary, J. Plcou. Most repairs taken care of. Beef on making coffee taken care of; also beef on Ice. $81.93 In ship's fund, after spending 838.49 for books. Suggestion to let pantryman wear shorts In pantry also to stop putting cigarette butts In coffee cups. Put turkey In night lunch. Keep new wash­ ing machine clean. Suggestion made to have hot mustard and to have wash room painted. To. see captain about soft ice cream. Have meat box and fish box temperatures brought down to where they will hold Ice cream. Steward Claims that they are too high. ARLYN (Bull), March 3—Chairman, 6. Seaberger; Secretary, G. Seeberger. A special meeting was held for chief cook.. There was no milk for five days and shortage of linen for two trips in a row. There was not 40 gallons of milk when ship left France. Someone to check stores when they come. AZALEA CITY (Waterman), April 4 —Chairman, D. Ksrella; Secretary, R. Auer. Ship Is entering the ship yard for exter.:d-,.' repairs and conversion. Pay off win be in MobUe. Ship will be laid up. Deck department received three (3) new. men in Long Beach , WhUe' )tessel vMs iri transit to the EVILVN Wwll), April . I4ii-Ch4fr-.' dulf. There is flYJia in the ship's' men, i. Reetfr fecrelery, M. Kembi- fund. �May 24. 1957 r»g9 Elevea SEAFARERS LOG •Welcome' Tank, Ore Ships 1st For A-Power More details about the Government's atom ship program, now available, indicate that the atom age is fast coming up at sea. However, in the first few years of commercial opera­ tion, nuclear power plants will be limited to large super­ will have a cargo lift capacity of tankers, ore carriers and somewhere between 9,000 and 12,- other bulk vessels. All Indications 000 deadweight tons (in the C-2 to are that it will be a long time C-3 range) and quarters for 60 to before nuclear power will be used 100 passengers. The New York naval architects' on passenger vessels and freighters firm of George G. Sharp, Inc. is in the regular liner services. This IS accepted as an established now drafting preliminary-plans for fact even though the first atom ship the vessel. A yard will be selected now being ordered virill be a com­ sometime in the fall with keel-lay­ bination freighter-passenger vessel. ing scheduled for next spring. At current levels of design and engineering, nuclear reactors large enough to power a conventionalsized freighter require too much in the way of heavy shielding. The added weight of the bulky shield­ ing neutralizes much of the added lift the ship would gain by eliminat­ ing bunkers. Save Bunker Tonnage However, on a supertanker on a long offshore rim, the savings in bunker tonnage and space would more than offset the weight of the WASHINGTON —The shipping shielding. A tanker on the run industry may have to pull in its from the Persian Gulf to the East belt another notch if the budgetCoast uses huge quantities of fuel, cutters get their way with the for­ up to 5,000 tons of it for one in eign aid program. the 50,000-ton class. Elimination The optimism six months ago of all that fuel tonnage means that that foreign aid outlays would in­ the supertanker could carry an crease this year has been replaced equivalent additional tonnage of with fears that they may fall in­ petroleum, less of course, the stead. The Administration has al­ weight of the reactor shielding. Ore ready amended its foreign aid re­ carriers would benefit the same quests by a half billion dollars but rijViWfjSi' way and so would whale factory the Congressional economy bloc is ships and other fish vessels. still not happy. No one with any real knowledge of the maritime industry In addition to the cost and weight Proposed spending starting July can dispute the merits of the bill recently thrown into the of the shielding, the. high cost of 1, 1957, has been scaled down from Senate hopper to give formal recognition to the maritime hir­ a nuclear power plant and nuclear $4.3 billion to $3.8 billion, or just ing hall. The measure, proposed by Sen. Warren G. Magnu- fuel at present keep such a plant about what it was for the fiscal son, would clean up the shadowy status under which the hir­ from being competitive. At present, year, now ending. Congress ap­ atomic power costs about 50 per­ proved $3,766,000,000 for the vari­ ing hall has existed over the past ten years. cent more than a conventional ous foreign aid programs last year. The SIU and all maritime unions heartily endorse this pro­ shoreside steam plant in day to day Maritime Concerned posal because the hiring hall has been the foundation of pros­ operation. The difference is less perity not only for the nation's seamen, but for the industry on a ship where lower pressures Since foreign aid shipments are of vital concern to the maritime as well. Long established as the only fair and just system for are used and cargo space is in­ industry, seamen ^nd shippers supplying ship manpower, the hiring hall took job placement creased. alike are watching the budget bat­ Existing plans for the first atomic out of the clutches of the unscrupulous crimps and shady merchant ship call for it to be tle with special interest. waterfront characters who held seamen in virtual slavery. American ships are now carrying about 600 feet long with a beam Speedy adoption of the Magnuson bill by Congress would of 80 feet. She will generate up barely 18 percent of all US foreign help assure that these bitter days can never return. tc»s?2,000 shaft horsepower and will commerce, so that foreign aid car­ have a 21-knot cruising speed. goes moved under the "50-50" law ^ ^ ^ ^ These performance figures are far hold more and more significance from exceptional as compared with for the industry every year. The 18 some of the existing steam plants, percent figure for 1956 represents News that the Indian's Seamen's Union has won pay parity such as on the Mariners. The ship by itself an 18 percent decrease from the 22 percent foreign com­ with Bombay for seamen in Calcutta is welcomed by the SIU merce total for US ships in 1955. and all American maritime unions. Every improvement in This considerable drop reinforces foreign seamen's conditions, no matter how small, works to the concern of shipping interests everyone's advantage in the long run. for the future of the foreign aid program and the "50-50" provision The fact that the increase amounts to 25 rupees a month under which these shipments^ go (the rupee is now pegged at 21 to the dollar) and that this was the first wage boost won by the Calcutta sailors since 1945 LAKE CHARLES—The Painters overseas. There is no argument either in emphasizes the difficult struggle confronting foreign seamen. Union here has all the contractors or out of the industry that foreign But the basic point to keep in mind is that living standards in shut down after failure of contract aid has been a major factor prop­ India and the US are miles apart. talks, reports Leroy Clarke, port ping up the US merchant marine This underscores the fallacy of the Maritime Administration agent. From the looks of things, for almost ten years. view that American maritime unions should show "restraint" he said, they will continue to hold Since 1948, and the start of the line until the contractors give original Marshall Plan for Europe, in their wage and benefit demands in relation to foreign the to the painters' demands. some $46 billion has been distrib­ standards. While prices and living costs rise steadily in the in Other picket lines placed around US, seamen and all American workers living under the Amer­ one of the big chain stores by the uted by the US in the form of eco­ ican economy must keep pace with these increases for their Retail Clerks, AFL-CIO, are prov­ nomic and military aid to friendly nations all over the world. Thanks own self-protection. ~ ing very effective, Clarke reported, to the "50-50" provision for which as business is falling off a great the maritime unions put up the Talk About Lagging... deal. The SIU and Central Labor major fight, approximately half of Another report this month tells how the Swedish-American Council have gone on record to this has gone abroad on American Line is now seriously planning a cafeteria-style transatlantic back the clerks all the way in their ships. tourist ship to serve as a floating convention site. Here, fight. "All is well in this area," Clarke indeed, is an area where American know-how could be put said, with shipping and job activity to good use to win away some of the growing tourist traffic remaining constant. There were 13 that foreign shipowners have capitalized on for years. vessels calling at the port during Yet US companies continue to stand by the old concept the last two weeks. They were the Under the SIU contract, US of lush luxury liners. Every imaginable obstacle Is put in Cantigny, CS Miami, Bradford Public Health Service doctors the way of the few w;ho are adventurous enough to come Island„Chiwawa, CS Norfolk, Royal have the final say on whether Oak, Government Camp, Bents or not a man is fit for duty. If forward with ideas of this kind. Fort, Winter Hill, Chiwawa (Cities But ten years from now, after foreign operators have ex­ Service); Coalinga Hills (Pan Atlan­ there is any question about fitness to sail, check with perimented, succeeded and more solidly entranched them­ tic); Val Chem (Valentine); and your the nearest USPHS hospital or selves in this field, the "Rip Van Winkles" of US. niaritinje th€| Sea Tiger (ColQidal). AH were out-patient clinic for a ruling;t :in;gop^ shape, i^th^o. i^ beefs 'hf.iiif i "• II -I .1 I I • will wake — --"J—1——' , >-r'i -I' '-fill' Fear Slash In Foreign Aid Money Billiou Boost lu Surplus Voted Out WASHINGTON — Tlie House Agriculture Committee has ap­ proved a $1 billion incfease in ex­ tending the farm surplus disposal program, assuring continuation of heavy farm surplus shipments to foreign nations. The full Senate had already acted on the farm surplus exten­ sion but there is one Important difference between the House and Senate measures as they now stand. That relates to the sale or barter of agricultural surpluses with Communist nations. The administration at present has reached tentative agreement with Poland'for $95 million worth of such surplus, subject to Con­ gressional approval. The Senate has already voted to strike out the section of the law which prohibits such sales, but the House Agricul­ ture Committee voted out the bill without following the Senate ac­ tion. Would Woo SatelUtes Undoubtedly, the administration will make efforts to get favorable House action on the floor for sur­ plus deals with countries on the ground that such transactions help wean them away from Moscow domination. A strong bloc in Congress is op­ posed to these transactions, argu­ ing that they only serve to prop up Communist economies instead of weakening Communism's hold on Eastern Europe. The farm surplus program, now in its third year, was originally ap­ proved in the words of the House committee "as an emergency pro­ gram, fojr, disiP9flngj of^surplys, agri,ciilturai. commoditl«s.'t' r Closing The Gap Painters Tie Up Lk. Charles USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip ,M a* i..A �Officers Are 'Sea-Spray' No Gentlemen On Washday -By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink Ship's officers on the Del Viento have added a new wrinkle to the "two-pot" washing system. After lots of beefing by the SIU crew about the old washer, the company finally produced a new one. But this machine was promptly appropriated by topside when the old washer was repaired. Everyone wound up at least a lit­ tle bit better off then when they started, especially the officers. Now, as if that wasn't enough, the officers are going a step fur­ ther. You give a guy a finger and he'll try for the whole arm next time. *'Hold it, boy. I got you beat on seniority . It seems now the officers are using both maLOG-A.RHYTHM: chines. "When Smith their clothes are very dirty, they use the crew's washer rather than the nice new machine topside," ship's delegate By C. Van Orden Weldon Smith pointed out. "They don't mind sharing their dirt with the crew at all," someone com­ I've stood the watch on barkentines Through nights that folks on shore don't know And mighty ships of steel, mented at the meeting. How the officers get their Through sleet and snow and cy­ Beneath the star-lit skies, I've stood behind that wooden clone blow, clothes so dirty is another matter. wheel May be they're just sloppy eaters. With ice upon the wheel. And watched her fall and rise. Final Departure USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Adolfo Aiiavitarte Thomas Koran Edward .Anderson Cesar Izquierdo John Bednar Alfred Kaju Robert Beliveau D. F. Kaziukewlcz Isaac Blumenberg Ahmed Mehssin Candldo Bonefont Thomas Moncho Edw. T. Campbell John O'Connor R. J. Cavanaugh C. Osinski Howard B. Davis Frank S. Paylor P. P. Dolcndo Jan Piorkowski James H. Fisher Eustaquio Rivera Richard V. Geiiing Jose Rodriguez Waiter J. Gill Charles B. Hoosa Esteli Godfrey Jack E. Williams Burl Haire BELLEVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Albert Birt Billie R. Meeks E. G. Brewer H. T. Nungezer Louis Ccvetta Billie Padget L. A. DeWitt Alfred H. Smith Edward K. Dooley Troy Thomas Jimmie Littleton Hayward Veal Wm. L. McLendon USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana John Haas Eladio Aris Howard Hailey Fortunato Bacomo Taib Hassen C. R. Barranco Billy R. Hill Frank T. Campbell Thomas Isaksen John J. Driscoll Ira H. Kilgore Robert E. Gilbert Ludwig Krlstiansen William Guenther Frederick Landry Bart E. Guranick Leonard Leidig -Archibald JIcGuigan George E. Renale H. C. Mclssac Winston E. Renny B. J. Martin Samuel B. Saunders Albert Martinelll G. E. Shumaker Vic Milazzo Kevin B. Skelly Joaquin Miniz Henry E. Smith Norman J. Moore Stanley F. Sokol W. P. O'Dea Michael Toth Ben Omar Harry S. Tuttle George G. Phifer Virgil E. Wlimoth G. A. Puissegur Pon P. Wing James M. Quinn USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. G.^ E. .Anderson Ralph Martinez.^ Frank Benevento Carlos Rodriguez Andrew H. Derrick PENNSYLV.A.NIA HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, P.A. Richard H. Schemm MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Mack Acosta Percy Harrelson Joseph Arnold James Haynes Cleo Brown Fred Holmes Dominic Celano Thomas C. Hopkins Harold Clyatt Herman Kemp Victor B. Cooper Edw. F. McGowan James R. Dayton Walter A. Maas Anthony Ferrer Tony Mastantuno Thomas Finnerty Francisco Mayo Thomas D. Foster WUliam Mellon Guy G. Gage Walter Mitchell Dan Gentry John C. Reed Joseph Gill Edward Roberts Gorman T. Glaze Arthur Shaw Thomas D. Harkins Wm. L. Williams USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Editor, Edw. F. Brouisard Wm. V. Kouzounas Charles Dwyer George D. Rourke SEAFARERS LOG, USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS 675 Fourth Ave., M. J. Birrane Peter Prokopuk Ludolf Gaills Billy C. Ward Brooklyn 32, NY USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. George Martin I would like to receive the William Gargone J. P. Barraco Jack Moore SEAFARERS LOG — please John W. Bigwood Michael Muzio Virgil Coash Michael Pardur Randolph RatcliR 3ut my name on your mailing Cloise Coats Serio M. DeSosa F. Regalado Toxie Sanford ist. (Print Information) William Driscoll Alfredo Duarte WiUlam Scruggs Lucie R. Elie Erskin Sims Herman Fruge Toefil Smigielskl George G. Gordano Wert Spencer Elmer Groue L. A. Strickland Joseph F. Harris Gerald L. Thaxton William Havelin Lonnie R. Tickle Maiden Hibbs Pedro ViUabol James Hudson Dolphus Walker Oliver Kendrick Leslie Wilson Edward G. Knapp Justin T. Wolff Leo Lang Clifford Wuertz William Lawless D_ G. Zerrudo James Lewis Jacob Zimraer USPHS HOSPIT.AL NORFOLK, VA. J. Boner Edward G. Morales TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you Francis G. W. Culpepper WilUam J. Wolf# USPHS HOSPITAL ore an old subscriber and have a SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. change of address, please give your John C. Carolan A. M. Milefski former address below: Claude H. Gillian George R. Nichols Kaj Hansen William H. Rogers Alexander Leiner R. A. Stratham Newel D. Merrick James A. WaUer Michael Michalik USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHl-S, TENN. Claude F. Blanks • •V A HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE, NM 'Charles' Biirtoh I've steered by star. And steered by shore. By compass, and by moon, I've been in wrecks and hurricanes Two fires—and one typhoon. I've stood upon the foc'sle And rung that bell of brass, To tell my mate upon the bridge Of ships at night that pass. I've seen the star-made Southern Cross, The blue Pacific moon, I've seen the Arctic colors flash When day was at the noon. But now I stand my watch on shore And pass the time each.day Just waiting for another ship That slowly drifts my way. Of silver are this vessel's plates. Her decks of gold are cast. Of moonstones are her anchors wrought. There are angels a'fore her mast. Her tiller's guided by the Lord, Her port is heaven's door. Where waits the-master sailor Who waits on heaven's shore. Hot Spot NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ADDRESS CITY May 24. 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare Twelve ZONE.... The man in motion Is Ray Cuccia, chief laundryman on the Del Norte, who has a hot job and a hard one taking care of the passengers' clothes along the entire cruise route. The photo by Lerpy Rinker was sent in. by George McFall. Oldtlmer Urges Pals To Write To the Editor: I meant to write long ago but just never got the pen in hand. I receive each issue of the LOG with eager hands and it always seems the next issue will never come. I enjoy it ever so much and I get a kick out of seeing ship­ mates in the pictures now and then. The SIU has always been "the cream of the crop" and letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. every seaman is forced to admit it—like it or not. The accomplishments of the SIU since I left in 1952 are all our dreams come true. The pro­ gress is definitely unbelievable and it's hard to believe—even today. The Union has come so very. far and is still way out front. It makes my heart glad and I enjoy all these things even thouRh I am not with you. I have been in and out of hos­ pitals for some time since I was unfortunate enough to get TB. I transferred from the "Veterans Hospital, Brecksville, Ohio, to this address a few days ago, and expect an operation in July. If any of my old shipmates care to write me I would be more than glad to hear from them. This place is the Edwin Shaw Sanitorium, 2600 Sanitorium Road, Akron 12, Ohio. Enclosed is a dollar for an­ other SIU lapel pin. I lost mine in transferring here and have searched everywhere for it. I had it since 1947 and treas­ ured it most highly. Congratu­ lations again to all of you, I wish I were with you now. L. B. "Moonshine" Morgan by the majority of reputable unions, such as the SIU, that would give us nation-wide pub licity and also throw a monkey wrench into the fast, careless and ambiguous legislation now in the making. Take note of the 18 states that already have statutes masked under the "right to work" label for the sole purpose of destroying all unions and bringing us fully un­ der Government control. We have not forgotten the effort put forth by the insur­ ance companies to get our wel­ fare plan into their offices. That was another time where the SIU proved itself. In my judgment, that Was really the beginning of the big push against the labor movement. We all know also that for a union to remain healthy and .strong enough to be heard it must con­ tinue to organize. It is just as important for a union to con­ tinue its organizing campaigns as it is for great industries to keep their advertising and pub­ licity campaigns active. Just so, we must continue our campaign and strive for new contracts and new companies to replace the jobs we may lose through the natural course of events. I am confident that Seafarers will not stand by idly. We know what we have today. We have faith in our Union and we will not panic. David S. Furman if t • Editor Rates The LOG 'Tops' To the Editor: I would appreciate having my name placed on your mailing list. As editor of "The Service Union Reporter," I frequently find information in the SEA­ FARERS LOG—which I see only occasionally—that is of interest to our readers. Your publication is, unques­ tionably, one of the best in the whole labor field. In fact, it compares favorably in both for-" mat and content with the met­ ropolitan dailies. Would that the rest of the la­ bor press could even come close in matching the high degree of s. .J. professional competence evi­ denced by your paper. Bud Aronson Editor To the Editor: "The Service Union Reporter" The big push is on against (Ed. note: "The Service Un­ unionism. .. Insidious p r o p a- ion Reporter" is a publication of ganda is being spread through­ Service and Maintenance Em­ out the country by anti-union ployees Union Local 399 of the AFL-CIO Building Service Em­ politicians and other groups. Destructive criticism of un­ ployees International Union, in ions is the keynote. The ob­ Los Angeles.) i ajectives obvious; to create leg­ islation that will infringe upon our rights and take away the control, freedom and benefits we have today. To the Editor: It was not an easy job to build This was written by a passen­ our Union to its present status. ger, J. T. Preston, aboard the It took the combined effort of Arizpa last summer. The crew every Seafarer together with kind of liked the thought and our elected officers to make hoped that you would print it. it possible. Many years of hard work will go down the To the targo ship Arizpa drain unless we act expeditious­ Which sails the briny deep. ly, get solidly behind our Un­ And the men who take the ion and block the union-busting watch clique. While the passengers are Knowing, personally, so many asleep; of my Union brothers, I feel To them we give our thanks safe In saying that we are not For the skill that they possess, inclined to feast on the mis­ To guide us safely on our way fortunes of others. The fair­ 'Til at the dock ive rest. ness of .our "trial committees" But the greatest thing of all backs us up on that score. It Is the captain and his crew. is my opinion that now would The way they make your wel­ be an Opportune time to give a come vote of confidence to our official With the little things they do. representatives, by a rank and Soon we'll see our friends file vote, and send a copy of And leave this friendly crew. the results to Washington forth­ But to forget the ship Arizpa Will be very hard to do. with. Ship's .delegate This could start a imited drive, Raps Political Push On Unions Passenger Lauds Gang On Arizpa �May 24. 1957 PORTMAR (Calmer Steamship Co.), April 14—Chairman, E. Hasklns; Soeratary, P. Schumacher. All hands to set discharges from captain. They were not given out after shipyard time. Eiected new ship's delegate. Suggest to have letter sent to head­ quarters about grade of beef on board ship. Hot dogs are green, iteaks are tough. GUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatrade), April i—Chairman, Y. Coy; Secre­ tary, C. Shivery. New delegate elect­ ed. Food shortage at mealtime. Sug­ gestion made to soogce messroom. Chief steward to take this up with captain. Someone threw the cribbage board and cards over the side. Ship's delegate to sec captain about replac­ ing the broken cots and also about the mall laying in Singapore and be­ ing sent to some future port. Deck Page ThirfreB SEAFARERS LOG trip. All departments should help clean up slop sink. Mate will pass out slips to Indicate total slops and draws. Will see patrolman about poor regulation of heat and ventilation Ttie pantryman will clean the drink­ ing fountain in future-. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), April t—Chairman, J. Norgard; Secretary W. Gillespie. $5.20 in ship's fund. Steward asked about glass and cup shortage. Replied they were broken Shortage of food brought to atten­ tion of patrolman. Complaint made about steward telling -. the captain things about the crew. Washing ma­ chine in bad shape. Light in wash­ room blew out and chief engineer refused to fix It. Noise in passage­ ways to cease, while watch standees are sleeping. Suggest that library books be turned in at end of voyage, Patrolman to find out if chief mate is authorized to go through foc'sles, The ship's delegate to accompany cap­ tain on all shakedowns. Captain has posted notices and warnings from time to time on voyage, making crew look illiterate. A vote of thanks given to ship's delegate for job well done. 'SHUTTER-BUGS' ON THE JOB.. n Show Seafarers In Action STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian) March 3—Chairman, L. Feed; Secre­ tary, F. Horsy. Mailing situation dis­ cussed. Rusty water to be brought to attention of patrolman. Disputed overtime. $21 in ship's fund. Mem hers to volunteer contributions. Vote of thanks to steward department. Cots to be turned in. SUZANNE (Bull), April 10—Chair­ man, R. Velllnga; Secretary, F. Fark- department to paint the heads and showers. Water cooler was turned off due to l^ak In coil. The coil was taken ashore and patched. It lasted about five days and It is out of order again. Chief engineer was told the coil was worn out and should be re­ placed, but he won't spend a dime. ROBIN HOOD (Seas Shipping), March 10—Chairman, H. Rosecrans; Secretary, J. Morton. To elect ship's delegate. Check slop chest require­ ments at end of voyage. Steward department rooms to be checked for painting. ROBIN MOWBRAY (Seas Shipping), April 1—Chairman, N. Flowers; Sec­ retary, A. Concalves. Noted a slight error in the reported ship's fund net of previous meeting and gave cor­ rected amount of $25.37. Various members agreed that gangway watch­ man should note time winches are turned on and off so that time can be checked against log book. All mat­ tresses and torn linen should be turned to steward before arrival in New York. Ail hands have asked the steward to continue purchasing fresh fruit. ROBIN TRENT (Seas Shipping), April 21—Chairman, J. Straka; Secre­ tary, H. Clemens. Overtime dispute. Turn in extra linen. Vote of thanks to steward department for good job done. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), April 27—Chairman, S. Charles. Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. S16.96 in ship's fund. Steward does not report to ship's delegate when he does not get stores he ordered. Crackers are stale. Toor Easter menu. Menus in general could be improved. Coffee to be made In percalator instead of urn. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), April 20—Chairman, S. Garcia; Secre­ tary, Van Whitney. $21.39 in ship's funds. New toothpick holders to be made or ordered. New sugar canister to be ordered by steward. Discussion on messman. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), April 13—Chairman, W. Ed­ wards; Secretary, F. Padrazo. Ail Boiled linen to be turned in. Deck engineer waiting for okay from chief engineer to put lock on the controls of air conditioner. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), April 24—Chairman, J. Beye; Secre­ tary, P. Wagner. $45 in ship's fund. Elected ship's delegate. Suggested that new screens be placed in all rooms. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for fine Easter din­ ner. Steward asked all men to turn In all soiled linen. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), April 93—Chairman, J. Monash; Secretary, R. Poppan. $64.20 in ship's funds. Elected ships delegate. Gave outgo­ ing delegate vote of thanks for Job well done. Had old washing machine replaced. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), March 13— Chairman, J. Samsel; Secretary, R. sr. Discussion to get timer for wash­ ing machine. To be ordered by chief electrician. All crew members to keep showers and heads locked up In port. April 21—Chairman, L. Richardson; Secretary, D. Gardner. Shortages in steward stores. Discussion concern Ing shortage. Steward called upon to explain. He said there was 60 days stores aboard when the ship left States. Cooks given a vote of thanks. Messman asks for quiet while serving. THE CABINS (Texas City Refinery), March 23—Chairman, E. MInyard; Sec­ retary, F. NIgro. $10 in treasury. Election of new ship's delegate. April 7—Chairman, T. Wallace; Sec­ retary, F. NIgro. $10 to be used to pay captain for call to Union hall. See captain about stowing lines below and off fantail, also about salt tab­ lets. Cots will be issued as soon as steward receives them. WESTERN RANGER (North Atlantic Marine), Jan. 12—Chairman, D. White; Secretary, J. Powers. Declare all American money in Karachi. All ciga rettes but one carton to be turned in. No troubles to be taken to cap­ tain: all beefs to come through dele­ gate. $8.50 in ship's fund. Deck en­ gineer lost $165 in American money. Suggested whoever took money should return it. Itingerprint man to be called if it is not returned. Sugges­ tion made to pay expert from ship's fund. March 11—Chairman, C. NIckerson; Secretary, W. Bunthoft. $8.50 in ship's fund. The chief cook made speech about difference in cooking with coal and modern galleys. Bosun com­ plained that saloon had catsup and crew had none. Ehitire crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for their fine service. April 14—Chairman, R. Henke; Sec­ retary, C. NIckerson. $8.50 in ship's fund. Crew gave vote of thanks to night cook, baker and messman. Electric fans for forecastles and new ice box for the crew. YORKMAR (Calmer), April 19 — Chairman, E. Burke; Secretary, N. Paine. $16.22 in ship's fund. Discus­ sion on coal beef. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), April 21—Chairman, M. Barton; Secretary, R. Agular. Refrigeration plant went out of order a day before arrival In Peru. Ship to pull in port to straight­ en cargo. Endangering crews' life. Suggestion made to collect $1 from each member to have in ship's fund for any brother that is left behind for illness. Soaking up some sunshine (left) on the Seatrain Louisiana are Pete Garza, wiper (left) and Glen, deck engineer. In center, an AB on the Fiomar concentrates on the wheel whUe Tom Ulisse's camera does its work. Down In engine room on Citrus Packer (right), SIU man William £. Stephens, (left), who's making first trip as 3rd engineer, and oiler William Cachola poke around with fiashlight. KATHRYN (Bull), April 15—Chair­ man, A. Genzales; Secretary, W. Ortiz. $6 In ship's fund. To appropriate a lock for laundry. New padlock with keys for pantry to be given to de­ partment delegate. , LAKE GEORGE (USFC), March 31— Chairman, F. Cohn; Secretary, Brown. Quarters painted. $15 in ship's fund. Mail situation poor. Beef about unau­ thorized overtime in stewards depart­ ment. Food situation very bad. Cap­ tain refuses to recognize all delegates on travelers' checks. Medical atten­ tion very poor. Obldei. $50 given to chief cook when hospitalized from ship's fund. All Stores needed for trip will be picked up In Hawaii. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 31—Chairman, J. Dunn; Secretary, L. Meyers. Talk of last trips troubles. Crew to hold down on drinking. Crew happier than last CUBORE (Ore), April 17—Chairman, trip. $19 in ship's fund. New wringer A. Rosen; Secretary, E. Morris. All for washing machine never received. men should be considerate of the Steward department to clean recrea­ next man to use the laundry by' tion room. Laundry room to be cleaning and rinsing the tubs after cleaned by engine and deck depart­ they are through. ments. Key to crew pantry will be left, with gangway watch. Men to STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), April 19 ke p all cooks out. —Chairman, L. Guellnitz; Secretary, L. Mitchell. Election of ship's dele­ MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ gate. $9.05 in ship's fund. Keep all riers), .\prll 14—Chairman, R. Wright; screen doors locked in India ports. Secretai r, J. Long. Only two rooms Spray all quarters and messrooms, to left to I aint. Draw to be given to­ exterminate roaches. Vote of thanks morrow. Captain and chief mate given to steward dept. for fine menus. leaving sh. i at end of voyage. $33 In ship's fund Vote of confidence given STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), April to steward and department for ex­ 7—Chairman, S. Furtado; Secretary, cellent cooking and service. Every­ H. Kllmon. Fresh milk and fruit body is happy and Its a pleasant voy­ picked up In Durban. Captain Intends age. Not one beef against steward to turn a couple of men over to the department for past two voyages. Coast Guard. $5.25 spent during voy­ New wringer needed Jor washing ma­ age. $37.42 on hand. Gear locker chine. . Three new chairs for messshould - not be' itoed for cargo next rooms. Just ashore from Lewis Emery Jr. in Otaru, Japan (above), Fred Hicks, steward; Pancho Villa, AB, and Dave Rivers, OS, almost seem to be treading water. They kept their end up though, mak­ ing the most of long-awaited shoreleave. At right, Lee Harvey, DM, la all rigged to go aloft and paint the. mast of the Citrua Pecker. All thp Packer photos were turned in by Jose Santiago.f.,». • • ^-Ji 1- ^ �f»f Fonrfeen SEAFARERS LOG Draws Hold Key To 'Good Trip' May 24, 1957 Urges Aid For House Patients To the Editor: I would like to recommend to the trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan an addition to the benefits now in force which I and other brothers feel should be in­ cluded. Under the present set-up, a man's wife or dependents must be an in-patient of a hospital to receive any benefits. But there are many who, though they are not hospitalized, are weighed letters To The Editor Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get In touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the men involved. SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. Michelet, Agent Capital 7-65S8 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Claike, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent • HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 012 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phono 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 8 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS.. .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volpian. Eng. W. HaU. Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND, Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. SEATTIE S?.H?'?®,2-®363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 PORTLAND Burty — A smooth trip and good ports kept spirits high on the Jean Lafitte. At left, in Osaka, (I to r) are Seafarers Bob Frazier, AB; Bill LeVeen, AB, and John MacAvoy, 3rd cook, with a Japanese miss who helped show them the sights. Aboard ship, Paul Zellner, DM (left), and Ernie Cruz make up a twosome. One of the best ways to check a report about a trip is to look over the draw list. If the draws run heavy, it's pretty certain the ship ran into some good ports along the way. This must have been the-t case with the Jean Lafitte on ments ship's reporter William Le­ a trip out to the Far East. Veen. As a starter, the Lafitte spent 14 "Everyone had a good time and the draw list verifies this," com- days unloading lumber at Inchon, Korea. "Most of the men went ashore," said LeVeen, "and 'Whis­ key Mary' did a landoffice busi­ ness. While cheeking one day I found 22 men in her 'sitting room' sipping alcoholic beverages and listening to an old Victrola play WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. the same song over and over again. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn Seoul Not Bad HYacinth 9-6165 "A couple of us went over to Seoul to look over the sights and Canadian District found it a much better place with HALIFAX. N.S 128t4 HolUs St. Phone 3-8911 many more diversions. The only MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West drawback was that it takes almost FLateau 8161 two hours to get there . . ." One unhappy note marred the FORT WILLIAM 130 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 Korean stay, howevw, when a boat­ PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. load of native longshoremen hit the Ontario Phone; 5591 anchor-chain of the USNS Herkimer TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. and capsized. Thirty-eight of the EMpirs 4-5719 48 longshoremen who were to work VICTORIA, BC 61714 Cormorant St. that ship were drowned. Most of EMpire 4531 the ships in the harbor took up a VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 collection for the families of the SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. deceased, LeVeen noted. Phone: 6346 Weather Rough BAGOTVILLE. Quehee 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 Yokohama and Osaka, Japan, THOROLD, Ontario 53 St. Davids St. which were further along on the CAnal 7-3202 itinerary, also provided their share QUEBEC 85 St. Pierre St. Quebec Phone: 3-1569 of good times, "but now it's all The SAINT JOHN 85 Germain St. over but the memories. NB Phone: 2-5232 weather has been awful . . . con­ tinuous rain and fog plus rough Great Lakes District seas. But here on deck we have ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. everything all cleaned up and ship­ Phone: 713-J shape, so we should have a smooth BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. payoff. J. Touart is ship% delegate Phone: Cleveland 7391 and is doing a fine Job." CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE A final note reveals that the Phone: Main 1-0147 Lafitte is bringing home three sea­ DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6057 men who were in Japanese hos­ pitals. Although no names are DULOTH 531 W. Michigan St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 mentioned, the word is that all three are SIU men and in good SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 spirits. All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. down with bills for clinics and doctors. Some are confined to bed in their own homes, but must be visited by the doctor quite often. People under a doctor's care for a long time, even though they're not in the hospital, are often sorely taxed to meet ex­ penses for medicine and other care. A short time in the hos­ pital is bad enough, but con­ tinuous doctors' visits, whether one is able to go to the doctor's office or he comes to your home, many times proves more costly than an operation or a couple of weeks in a hospital. Thus, I feel some provision should be made to assist a member whose wife or depen­ dents is so burdened. Let's have some views on this. John Jellette 4" 4> J" Sees Organizing Key To Progress To the Editor: Today I visited with a fine old British ship, the SS Tongariro. This fine old freighter was built in 1925, so there was some talk of scrapping her, but she's still a seaworthy old scow and ply­ ing the high seas as good as ever. She is on a regular run to Australia and New Zealand, but has some cargo destined for tho Atlantic Coast, too. In fact, she's bound for Canada right now. They've certainly got a good crew aboard. The ship itself is very well kept, and she's a feeder, too. The steward de­ partment is run very well under the direction of Ronnie Ingold, chief " steward. Speaking of Ronnie, our chief stewards have a racket compared to the reg­ ular duties of this guy. Aside from the normal duties of the job, he also takes care of all the books aboard, sells wines, spirits and beer, • takes care of the slopchest, overtime, etc., etc. He has a ten-man departipent, but needless to say, he's indis­ pensable. All of the men are pitifully underpaid. I don't see why these guys don't wise Up and compel the shipowners to give them a decent wage and better fringe benefits. It's a shame to see the older fellows wasting their lives away aboard these ships with no future in store for them. We who have the benefits over here should appreciate our hardwon agreements and the varied welfare benefits. Those poor fellows have a long way to go before they can realize all of these advantages. . However, with a iittle fore­ sight, every foreign ship that comes in contact with American ships, especially in American waters, has the opportunity to see how good American team­ work and hard-fighting unions have made top gains. They can take a lesson from these condi­ tions and organize more. I know the doors are always open to interested groups of bona fide seamen to come into our SIU halls, talk with our representatives and members and see the wonderful strides that have been made. I'm a firm believer in union organization. I know that, as a start, if the organizing commit­ tees of American unions would take it upon themselves to assist these foreign-flag ships to get proper representation, the day would not be too far off when better conditions would prevail not only for them but for all seamen. Hal George Horowitz a.- i Offers Thanks To Alice Brown To the Editor: I'd appreciate it very much if you would extend my thanks to the crew and captain of the SS Alice Brown for their kind­ ness upon the death of my mother. She died in Mobile on May 8, 1957. Our family deeply appreciated the flowers and expressions of sympathy by these shipmates. James L. Danzey ai 4 ft Hails SIU For Housing Assist To the Editor: May I at this time give a vote of thanks to the Union and the officials of the SIU welfare de­ partment for the way they helped us when we were on the brink of losing our home. Thanks to them, we are secure in our home today. The way they came to our aid was fabulous. The men of the SIU may well be proud, and the wives and families secure in knowing that we have such a Union to protect us. J. Moynihan By Bernard Seaman �Page Fifteem SEAFARERS LOG May 21. 1957 Curranism: A Sleazy Technique Jimmie Hicks Get in touch with your mother at 65 East Haig Ave., Prichard, Ala. ^ S« 4i Steve SloneskI Hank wants you to contact him. if 4" 4i • Ex-SS Madaket Members of the crew present during an accident to dayman Eobert F. Kennedy while securing number 2 hatch in Tampa, before sailing for Mobile on March 10, 1957, are asked to contact Barney B. Brown, 328 Market St., Camden, NJ. if if if Ernest Chapman, utility, 2 Lloyd Gunnells, FWT, 3 William G. Moore, DM, 3 Damon A. Newsome, AB, 3 Robert C. Schahuber, oiler, 3 if if days; days; days; days; days. if Mack O-NeUI Get in- touch with your wife, Beatrice, at Route No. 2, LaFollette, Tenn. Urgent. (Continued from page 2) membership has never been able to get a straight­ forward story. Curran and the facts are simply in­ compatible. The record is clear that whenever anybody dis­ agrees with Curran, inside the NMU or outside it, that individual or group is immediately branded liar, stupid, prejudiced, crooked and gutless or variations on the same theme. Why does Curran persist on this tack in every sit­ uation long after it has become obvious to everyone that the slogans have no air of reality whatsoever? The ansv/er lies in the Curran "cult of personality" —^the-pitifully self-deluding picture of an imaginary superman who can never admit any deviation from Infallibility. If we were to believe Joe Curran, then Joe Curran is always 100 percent. But the only thing that he has been 100 percent on is in his dis­ tortions, his opportunism, his use of Stalinist tech­ niques and his consistent evasion of the truth. t Walter Gustavson Contact Peter F. Patrick, Seatrain Savannah, c/o Seatrain Lines, Inc., 711 Third Ave., New York 17, NY. if ^ i, Don Wagner, please contact George Fargo at 517 Woodnor Court, New Brunswick, NJ. His plione number is Kilmer 5-9331. if if - iGeorge E. King Kindly contact Charles Macbeth c/o Townsite Realty Ltd., 71 Front Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, concerning your property there. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity ' benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: AFL-CIO Body Gets Full Coal Beef Report Harry Monahan, born March 22, April 13, 1957, to Seafarer and 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Mrs. William A. DuRapau, .Hous­ (Continued from page 2) ton, Tex. Monahan, Jex-sey City, NJ. MMU, however, rejected the Meany if i i if if if Susan Patricia Culbertson, born • proposal. Robert Lee Hathcock, bom March 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, April 21,.. 1957, to Seafarer and | President Meany explained to Robert L. Hathcock, Florence, SC. Mrs. Thomas G. Culbertson, Gov-1 the Council that he had x-eceived conflicting opinions on the legal ington, La._ if if i ramifications of the SIU charges i if i • Lou Camile DuRapau, born Thomas Joseph Benson, born against the company at the Na­ May 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. tional Relations Board. In face of William J. Benson, Brooklyn, NY. these eoixflicting opinions, Presi­ dent Meany said his position was if if if Dani Joan Blakeslee, born April that the SIU should not have filed 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ its complaint. He said, however, that several AFL-CIO unions—^in­ TO SHIPS IN ATIANTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS liam A. Blakeslee, Pinellas Paxk, cluding some represented on the Fla. council—had taken similar action i i if t in other instances although he did Cynthia Lyime Danne, born May i not feel any were correct in doing I, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. :S0. Adolph L. Danne, Mobile, Ala. 1 In presenting the SIU position, if ii if I Hall said that the SIU had accepted Eddie A. Patingo, Jr., born April President Meaixy's proposal at the 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ February 21 meeting that it with­ die A. Patingo, New Orleans, La. draw its NLRB complaint and fully recognize the NMU agreement if i i Linda Lou Mays, born March 27, with American Coal, even though 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Law­ it was a difficult decision for the SIU to make. The decision to with­ rence T. Mays, Branchville, Ala. draw was made in the interests of if i if Lorrie Lane Morrison, born the Federation and out of respect April 19, 1957, to Seafarer and for President Meany. In turn. Hall 1 Seattle, Wash. i-ecalled, Meany's proposal called iili Mrs. C. A. Morrison, upon the NMU to support the li­ it i 'i lllpipi censed AFL-CIO officers in their Vahe Katros, bora Januai-y 5, beef against American Coal. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Theo­ (The SIU charges against the dore Katros, San Francisco, Calif. company were the only means it if if i had available to protect the inter­ Natalia Muentes, born April 16, ests of the Union against discrimi­ WFK-95,15700 KCi WH-6S. 15150 KCS WFK-39,19S50KCs 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Asterio nation. The company instituted Shlpi In Mediterranean Shlpt In SuK ef MixShlpi In Caribbean, areo, Narth Atlantic, Ico, Caribbean. Weil D. Muentes, New Orleans, La. Eatt Coatt ol South legal proceedings against SIU and European and US Ecit Ceait el South Amer* America, South Atlantic i if if the licensed AFL-CIO officersCaail. lea, Weil Coait al and Eait Cooit •! Mexico and US Eon Bert M. Winfield, born February unions and succeeded in obtaining United Stotet. iPil Ccau. 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bert injunctions which barred economic iiii action^. M. Winfield, Norfolk, Va. Hall told the Council that with 58® if if if Denise Ann Chlanese, born April respect to the coal beef Curran had II, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. again—as he had in the New York James O. Chlanese, Brooklyn, NY. watex-front fight—taken a position contrary to that laid down by the UP-TO*THB-MINUTI i 4 AFL-CIO. This time, Hall said. Cur­ Patrick Wherrlty, boxm March ran is allied with Distx-ict 50 of the UNION AND MARITIME 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mx-s. United Mine Workers against the NEWS Francis Wherrlty, Philadelphia, Pa. MEBA and the MM&P, the li­ if 4• 4 censed AFL-CIO officers' uixlons. Harry Branson Reynolds, born Curran, Hall said, had betrayed the February 10, 1957, to Seafax-er and united labor movement "by stab­ Mrs. William H. Reynolds, Win­ bing us In the back In the water­ chester, Pa. front fight." Again in the coal beef. 4 4 4 Hall said Curran had betrayed the Madeline Julie St. Germain, movement by tieing up with John born December 18, 1958, to Sea­ L. Lewis and his company uixlon farer and Mrs. Gleason G. St. Ger­ against the AFL-CIO officersmain, Westwego, La. unions. 4 4 4 If Curran can continue to betray BROUOHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE Damaso C. Espinal, born March the movement In this fashion and 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Da­ still be sustained, then you have a maso Cruz, Trujillo AUo, PR. situation amounting to "a double 4 4 4 standard," HaU said. Guy Emory Banister, born No­ The NMU position before the vember 14, 1956, to Seafarer and Council was essentially a reitera­ SlU-AftG DISTRICT-SUP•MFOW'MCS'ROU-MM&P-BME-SIU-CANADIAN DISTRia Mrs. Robert Z. Banister, New Or­ tion of Its blast against the SIU leans, La. for taking action before the NLRB. Ex-SS The Cabins The following named men are entitled to lodging allowance from time in drydock in Baltimore and should request it from Texas City Beflning, Inc., PO Box 1271, Texas City, Texas: Elbert C. Brock, MM, 3 days; Lyles Di Branson, wiper, 2 days; ¥HE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS • •VEST SHHBAY • 1610 CMT Foics 0f Md MTP, f ' S ' MARIflMi fRAMS PIPARTMINfi Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue. e • 4 \ |"EVERY SUNDA^ 1915 GMrj^^Y C./MVIPIAY nnic rtri 1I (2:13 PM £Sr Sunday) ^ gi 11 furopo and North Amtrica WCO-.13020 KCo lost Coast South Amorica WCO-16908.8 KCo Wost Coast South Amorica WCO>2240r KCo J I I I f (10; 15 PM EST Sunday) Australia WMM 25-15607 KCs Nbrthwost Pacific WMM 81-11037.5 • I I I I I 4 4 Gloria Guzman, born January 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro Guzman, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 Randy Lewis Francis, born March 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lewis H. Francis, Danville, Va. 4 4 4 Timothius St. Cloud Bird, born January .18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Janfes Bird, ^Ullmore, Ga.. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimL nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. , �SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFAR ERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • LOG ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 1,300 Seafarers Benefit From Family Hospital Aid The second anniversary of the Seafarers family benefit program comes up one week from tomorrow with over 1,300 Seafarers receiving approximately $200,000 of direct assistance toward payment of hospital and surgical bills for children, wives and parents, In addition, the program has been of-material assistance to dis­ abled Seafarers who also w, , ijk- O WJ. VC^A.WV..« qualify for these benefits aside from their $35 weekly disabilitypension. It was on June 1, 1955, that the family benefit program went into effect covering hospital room and board, hospital extras, surgical care and doctors' calls at the hospital. In its initial stages, the program was limited to wives and unmarried First to benefit from newly-added dependent parents aid lost children under 19. Benefits for fall was Mrs. Elizabeth Van Vynck, Long Island Gity, NY. She's hospital treatment were limited to shown with son. Seafarer Ed Van Vynclc. a 31-day stay at the time. Dependent Parents Covered Last September, the SIU port agents' conference proposed a number of improvements in the program, among which was a pro­ posal to include dependent parents of Seafarers. The improvements were put forth by the Union repre­ sentatives at a trustees meeting of WASHINGTON—The SlU-contracted Isthmian Steamship the Seafarers Welfare Plan and Company was the last to get under the wire as the Federal Family of Seafarer Ed Singletary of New Orleans had four tonsil­ adopted by the trustees. Dependent Maritime Board announced that the reserve fleet breakout is lectomies in 1955 under SIU family hospital-surgical plan. Left to parents, step-parents and foster right in 1955 photo are Mrs. Singletary; Carol, Felicine, Donna now over. The FMB adopted'*" — parents of Seafarers were included and Ruth, who had tonsils yanked, plus Marie and Zada. All where supported by the Seafarer an examiners' decision which break out any more Government for the oast five years. The 31-day were covered by the SIU program. declared there is no need to ships for the carriage of coal ex­ ports or Government-sponsored limit on hospital room and board 4 grain cargoes. The examiner's benefits was waived so as to provide for 31 days, while surgical benefits ruling comes after a period of de­ coverage for severe and chronic are paid according to a fixed clining freight rates for coal and illnesses which tended to run up schedule up to a maximum of $300. Maternity benefits are not cov­ other bulk cargoes, indicating that huge bills for Seafarers. To further there are enough ships available soften the burden, the trustees ered by the hospital-surgical pro­ at the present time to handle cargo voted an additional $100 in hospital gram since tlTe separate $200 ma­ needs. The reopening of the Suez extras for dependents in the hospi­ ternity payment already provides for these cases. Canal undoubtedly contributed to tal past the 31-day period. WASHINGTON—A bill has been proposed in the Senate Eligibility for the family hospi- for the sale of 24 Government owned, coal-burning Liberty- the decision to discontinue the Figures compiled by the Welfare breakouts. Plan through April 30, 1957, one tal-.surgical plan is based on the type vessels to German citizens. Eight Ships Approved usual Welfare Plan requirement month short of two years, show The measure, proposed by^ Isthmian had previously received that the Seafarer have 90 days' seathat in 1,262 cases Seafarers re­ approval to charter eight Govern­ Deutsch Amerikanischa Kohlen Senators Smathers of Flprida, time in the previous calendar year ceived a total of $188,813.77 in ment Victorys for its Persian Gulf Transport Gesselschaft (Americanplus one day in the past 90 on SIU and Cotton of New Hamp­ benefits to cover hospital and and India berth services. It has al­ German Coal Transport Company). surgical costs. The May figures, ships. Enrollment cards for list­ shire, would authorize the Secre­ ready selected two of the ships, the tary of Commerce to sell, within ing members of the family who are This bill is just one more in a while necessarily incomplete, are certain to push the number of pay­ eligible are available at all SIU a 12 month period, not more than long list of proposals for the sale Belgium Victory and the Selma 24 of the cdal-burners to the of Government reserve Libertys to Victory from the James River and ments over 1,300 and the cash out­ halls. foreign nations. So far a number Hudson River reserve fleets. How­ lay past the $200,000 mark. of countries have received Ameri­ ever, both of these ships will not $50 Deductible cans vessels under the Ship Sales be ready until September. The dependents' benefit program To get its berth service started. Act of 1946. Among them were calls for Seafarers to pay the first Brazil, Korea, and the Philippines. Isthmian is getting two other Vic­ $50 of hospital charges, with the Guatemala, India, Pakistan, torys, the Wesley Victory and W^elfare Plan picking up the rest Turkey, Mexico and Peru have, or Plymouth Victory which were orig­ of the tab up to the $10 daily had, billsh before Congress for simi­ inally assigned to State .Marine maximum and up to $100 in hospi­ lar authorization. The latest pro­ Lines. States Marine-will turn the tal extras. When the stay runs over posal was for the sale of 15 ships— two ships over to Isthmian as they "J Starting July 1, 1950, 31 days, an additional $100 in eight Liberty cargo ships, one have already been in the yards for I with a $500 payment, the extras is provided. Liberty tanker, four C-ls and two overhaul and are to be ready for service shortly. One of them will I death benefit has been in"Victorys—to Guatemala. Doctors' visits to the hospital are come out in mid-June and the I creased several times Although most of these sales also covered at the rate of $4 a day were conditioned to their use only other in the first week of July. I since then to the present in trade along the coast of the pur­ • Additional Victorys will be se­ I $4,000 level. Over $1< chasing nation, it has been found lected at a later date to cover the 750,000 has been paid that some vessels sold to the remainder of its needs. out to Seafarers' next of Philippines have been used in the kin under this benefit offshore trade. alone. The seatime re­ Conditions of the sale are that tirements, like those the vessels will limit their use to for most -SIU benefits, the transportation of coal pur­ SAN FRANCISCO—There has Seafarers with beefs regard­ chased in the US to the Federal call for 90 days in the been little change in Job activity Republic of Germany, and other ing slow payment of monies due previous calendar year for Seafarers in this area during friendly Western European Coun­ from various operators in back and one day in the past the past period. Shipping has con­ tries. In that ruti they would be wages and disputed overtime 90 on SlU-contracted tinued to be fair and should re­ competing with a dwindling num­ should first check whether they vessels. main so for at least the next pe­ have a proper mailing address ber of US tramps. riod. The ves'sels are to pick up the on file with the company. SIU The Ames Victory (Victory) paid coal here, deposit it Jn Europe and headquarters officials point out off and signed on while the return to the US in ballast. They that reports received from sev­ Raphael Semmes and Kyska (Wat­ are not to carry any cargo into the eral operators show checks have erman) also signed on. The Topa United States. been mailed to one address Topa (Waterman), Ocean Eva The resolution, as offered by while a beef on the same score (Ocean Transport), Steel Navi­ Senator Smathers, is based on the is sent from another, thus ere- , obsoleteness of coal-burning Lib­ ating much difficulty in keeping gator and Steel Fabricator (Isth­ ertys which have little or no value accounts straight. mian) were in port diming the last for defense purposes. two weeks to he serviced. Breakouts End, Isthmian Last To Gain Approval Germans Seek US Coal-Fired Libertys YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Death I Benefit SF Foresees Fair Shipping Use Only One Mail Address SEAFARERS INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 May 24, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HIRING HALL BILL WOULD AMEND T-H LABOR SEC’Y ASSAILS RUNAWAYS CALL COAL SHIP REPLACEMENTS; CO. BEGS OFF ON BIAS CHARGE AFL-CIO COUNCIL HEARS FULL REPORT ON COAL BEEF ACS ACTION BY SEA VETS WINS PRAISE CO’S SEEK RUNAWAY PRICE FROM GOV’T ON TRADE-INS SHIPS USE SUEZ; STILL BAN ISRAEL CABLE SHIP RETURNS FOR FRESH LOAD LABOR SEC’Y HITS RUNAWAYS, BACKS MAGNUSON’S BILL SUP IMPROVING HQ HALL PORT SEATTLE JOBS REACH 4-YEAR HIGH HQ DEMANDS $ FROM RUNAWAYS P-A TO TRANSFER ‘PIGGYBACK’ T-2S BILL URGES STRICT RULES ON SEA JOBS FOR ALIENS FEAR SLASH IN FOREIGN AID MONEY BILLION BOOST IN SURPLUS VOTED OUT CURRANISM: A SLEAZY TECHNIQUE 1300 SEAFARERS BENEFIT FROM FAMILY HOSPITAL AID BREAKOUTS END, ISTHMIAN LAST TO GAIN APPROVAL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/24/1957 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. XIX, No. 11  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/15ccd14b3efa7f8bdab0c272c1f98faf.PDF bd641380e0a689dee3bacf6f58398350 PDF Text Text ••• wr SEAFARERS :*.v LOG ••'•M • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULFJ)ISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Transfers Responsible: US FORCED TO WAIVE 50% CARGO RULE Story On Page 3 Curran's Shabby Formula There's a certain wry humor in the sight of Joe Curran pos­ ing as the high priest of the labor movement. His constant self-glorification ^nd his indignation at the AFL-CIO and the marine unions are obviously transparent devises, Curran's ridiculous posturing will never earn him a card in Actor's Equity, Curran has been working the "I'm high and mighty" pitch for years while operating simultaneously on the other side of the street. His American Coal tactics have followed the, same tattered formula. For example: • He first betrayed the officers unions so that a company union could hire ships' officers off street corners, then he denounced the unions as "playing the SIU game." • He desperately tried to give a gloss of respectability to the com­ pany union (which owns a big piece of the company), although it threw away seamen's rights under the Jones Act, rights which Andy Furuseth fought to get for four decades. • He hollered for the AFL-CIO to slap the SIU down, and confi­ dently predicted SIU's downfall, while fulsomely interlarding the rec­ ord with praise for George Meany. • President Meany, in effect, asked the SIU to drop its beef with the American Coal Company (to which SIU agreed in the interests of AFL-CIO) and offered the fleet to Curran on a silver platter. There was one small condition: Curran would have to behave like a trade nnionist—support the officers nnions and respect their picket lines. So Curran backed away and decided that George Meany was prejudiced and misinformed, and the victim of an AFL-CIO "palace guard." Right now Curran is busy rewriting history (a tactic he learned in the old days) to make it seem that he is purer than Ivoi'y Soap and SIU is only ISU spelled backwards. Joe's Pinning Labels Again By doing so he is following a traditional practice he has always employed of pinning derogatory labels on those who disagree with him. Back in 1945 Curran said that the SIU leadership was "desperate" about Isthmian. In 1957, SIU is "desperate" over American Coal, When seamen on Isthmian ships voted for SIU over NMU, Curran said it was SIU "corruption" that did the trick. Shortly after Curran bhanged his tune. He decided it was the Communists who were re­ sponsible for the NMU's Isthmian loss—not Joe Curran, the president of the Union, It was tl^at other fellow, that Commie organizer. Wasn't Curran the leader of the union? The policy-maker? If not, (Continuea da page 2) Last Bait. WC Unions, Tug Fleet SIU Step Up Votes SlU Coal Fight -Story On Page 2 -Story On Page 3 TMM0>h If n l#kla Seafarer Frank Smith, DM, descends to stage over the side ff UUCn-Up JOU» of the Fairland to freshen up the ship on her final intercoastal run as a conventional C-2, She will go into a Mobile shipyard for conversion to a ''lift-on" container ship with movable deck cranes. Looking on are C, Johnson, AB, Dan Bachrack, DM, and Frank Lambert!, bosun. The Gateway City is already undergoing conversion. Photo, by Merwyn "Doc" Watson, �Page Two SEAFARERS May 10. 1957 LOG New Ship To Honor Memory Of Harry Lundeberg Sixth Tug Co. Vote Gives Sitr Clean Sweep In Baltimore B.\LTIMORE—Crewniembers of the last of six tug com­ panies in the Greater Baltimore area have voted unanimously in favor of the SIU. Tugmen employed hy Arundel Sand and Gravel cast 19 ballots for,-*'— — none against, the SIU Harbor timore and other Atlantic and Gulf and Inland Waterways Divi­ ports. sion, giving the Union a clean The other five companies which voted SIU were Curtis Bay Towing, sweep of the port. The Arundel vote wound up Harper Towing, Baker and Whitely, series of elections which gave Baltimore Towage and Lighterage the SIU a total t)allot margin of and Atlantic Transport. 146 to 9 in the harbor. Opposing These companies represent the the Union was District 50 of the entire tug and barge industry in The newly-launched Kaiser Gypsum is shown on her maiden voyage from Japan to the US, The ship United Mine Workers which had the Greater Baltimore district. will be renamed the SS Harry Lundeberg in honor of the late secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union urged the tugmen to vote "no un­ They operate approximately 49 ion." The overwhelmingly-success­ tugs and x)ther types of harbor ^ of the Pacific, replacing an older ship on the same run. She was built in Japan. ful Baltimore vote followed an im­ craft. The elections represented pressive HIWD contract victory the climax of a year long organiz­ among tugmen of G&H Towing. ing campaign by the SIU in the The agreement won there provided area. . conditions far superior to those existing in Baltimore. WASHINGTON—There were indications this week that the Government will step up the disposal of its reserve Libertys under terms of the Ship Sales Act of 1946. Foreign nations, In another, separate election in March, the SIU also scored a clean which have cast longing eyes toward the reserve fleet, are quickly getting in their bids. sweep, winning 28 to 0 among barge­ —~— *• Maritime Administrator men and bridgemen of the Western Clarence Morse has already Maryland Railway Company. publicly declared {hat he With the Arundel election out of would like to see every one of the the way, the SIU is now prepared (Continued from page 1) 1,400 "old pots" in the Govern­ to negotiate for substantial gains then he admitted by Indirection he was nothing but a stooge tor the ment's reserve fleets sold to for­ In wages and conditions, as well as eign interests. And Congress has welfare protection Party. for the tugmen, first major step Just in case the "desperate" and "corrupt" SIU should hand him displayed a similar inclination to help close the gap between Bal­ in MOBILE—^The the long-awaited Alabama River with the apparent approval of the another setback In American Coal, you can be sure Curran has picked system improvement program was out another purge victim. After all, there was one scapegoat for Isth­ Administration. initiated with the granting of bids mian; a few more for his setback by Harry Bridges In the contest for The latest moves along these for the construction of a terminal boss of the CMU; three more in 1954 to cover up the peddling of NMU lines have been the introduction and loading ramp. membership books; another one in 1956 to excuse his fold-up on the of a bill in the House proposing Cal Tanner, port agent, reported tlie sale of the 15 sliips—including hiring hall and throwing open the NMU's books to all comers. that the terminal site is a small Apparently, it wasn't for nothing that a New York Times story com­ eight Libertys—to Guatemala, and centrally located river town. On mented fairly recently on the "quicksands" outside Joe Curran's door. the introduction of joint resolu­ completion of the terminal, ship­ Our sympathies to NMU national officers who undoubtedly find that tions in the House and Senate pro­ pers in northern Alabama, and in posing the sale of six Libertys to sleep comes hard these nights. adjoining states, will be able to Germany. No matter how Curran struggles to conceal, to distort and to rewrite send deep sea cargo straight down A number of other countries, in­ history It can't be done. He can't wipe out the record of the day that the river to the Port of Mobile to he hailed the "great and wise leadership of Comrade StaUn" from a cluding Brazil and Korea, have al­ be transferred to ocean-going ves­ Moscow podium in a Moscow meeting hall. Ho can't destroy the fact ready gotten US tonnage and sels. Besides being a help in speed­ WASHINGTON — Two Govern­ that he called Roosevelt a warmonger, John L. Lewis an ally of Hitler, pthers are in line, hat in hand. ment-chartered Victory ships will ing the handling of cargo, the ter­ Walter Reuther one who played Hitler's game. The Guatemala proposal, in par­ be put into service for Isthmian minal will also mean many more He can't wash the record clean of his speeches to free Earl Browder, ticular, has drawn the Are of one Steamship Company around July tug operations for the SIU Harbor to make sure the "Yanks Are Not Coming" during the Nazi-Soviet authoritative spokesman who de­ 1, following Government approval and Inland Waterways Division. honeymoon; to "open up a second front" Immediately afterwards even clared that the legislation would of the company's application for Although shipping itself has been though such action would have meant the slaughter of untrained and not tie the ships down to Guate­ eight such ships. The vessels will fairly slow during the last period, mala's coastwise trade, as did pre­ be used on the Persian. Gulf and most Seafarers on the beach have under-equipped American troops. Nor can he destroy the story of his personal role in the "Bring the vious laws enacted on Brazil and India runs. been able to find relief jobs. About GIs Home" campaign. In which the Communists used the NMU as a Turkey. The two ships selected thus far 120 members took various jobs No Coastline spearhead to strip Europe and Asia of American troops and make Rus­ are the Selma Victory, now in the around the harbor and some 60 Guatemala's shoreline is so Hudson River reserve anchorage more picked up work with MAWD. sia's path smoother. Granted that many Americans were part of the game in those days, small, this spokesman pointed out, and tlie Belgium Victory, which is There were 15 vessels calling in aome innocently, some not so innocent. The sincere ones have long that 15 ships are more than she in the James River fleet. They will to port during the last two weeks. since admitted their error dnd the record is full of their remorse. needs. Included in the deal are be operated on an 18 month-char­ They were the Del Valle, Del Sol, When did Joe Curran, In all the millions of words that have poured the eight Liberty cargo ships, one ter in Isthmian's regular berth Del Mar (Mississippi); the Pointer, from him since, ever repudiate his role In any of these events. When Liberty tanker, four Cls and two service. Six more ships have been Pioneer, Cavalier, Polaris, Clipper did he show the sUghtest twinge of guilt, admit that he was wrong or Victorys, and this leads to the pos­ tentatively selected by Isthmian (Alcoa); Morning Light, Yaka, sibility that Guatemala will sell but final decision has not yet been Monarch of the Sea, City of Alma, merely misled? the two Victorys foreign to get made on their disposition. Azalea City (Waterman); Steel De­ Does he still maintain that what he did then was right? signer (Isthmian), and John B. Today, Curran plays the same kind of game in a different league. enough money to pay for the 13 Kulukundis (Martis). He portrays himself as a defender of the hiring hall, but he faithfully other vessels. Prospects for the next period, maintains a company blacklist for US lines just like It used to be done The joint House-Senate resolu­ he says, look pretty good with In the days of the ISU and the US Shipping Board. Shipowners no tion on Germany has so far drawn some 14 ships expected in for pay­ longer need insist on a "flnk book"; Joe Curran keeps the record for less opposition. This would limit the use of the six Libertys, for off or as in-transits. In addition, them. the Citrus Packer will take on a Today he sups at the table of US Lines as an officer of a labor- the next seven years, to the trans­ management committee that is nothing more than a front for the com­ portation of coal and/or ore, pur­ SIU membership meet­ full crew within the next 10 days pany's interests. Today he works on behalf of a company union against chased in the US, to Western Eu­ ings are held regularly after being in the yards for survey and repairs. the interests of the legitimate marine unions. And only recently he ropean ports. The vessels would 'bucked the AFL-CIO by supporting the expelled ILA against the be required to operate in ballast every two weeks on Wed­ Federation-chartered IBL. Today he tags those who disagree with him on their return runs to this nesday nights at 7 PM in with the same dog-eared labels he used 20 years ago, labels he picked country. Apparently it is the feeling in all SIU ports. All Sea­ M.y 10. I»7 V.I. XW No. 10 out of a Communist Party primer. - Why does Curran rewrite history this way? Why does he pointedly Congress, as stated in the joint farers ore expected to ignore certain events and periods in his past? Why, instead of tackling resolution, that the Libertys now attend; those who wish to the blacklist and other problems facing his membership does he spend in the reserve fleets are of ques­ be excused should request bis energies attacking the SIU and other unions? The answer is obvi­ tionable value for defense and are permission by telegram PAUL HALL. Secretary Treasurer ous. This is the age-old tactic of diverting attention from internal not readily adaptable to profitable HEBBERI BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ difficulties and his own misdeeds by raising an imaginary bogeyman. commercial operation under the (be sure to include reg­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IBWW SPIVACK. AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, StaF It is apparent that the only way Joe Curran can operate Is to pose American flag. Their disposal, the istration number). The Writers. B'.~L MOODT. Gulf Area Repre­ resolution states, would eliminate as the only defender of the faith and the salvation of the NMU, whereas next SIU meetings will be: sentative. further cost to the US for their In actuality he is the NMU membership's own worst enemy. It was he Publlihed blwaekly at tha haadquartara July 10 who involved NMU with a company union, it was he who had NMU storage and upkeep. of fha Saafarars Intarnatlonal Union, AN members cross the AFL-CIO marine officers' picket lines. It was MA support for the disposal of lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth May IS Avanua, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaclnth Curran who fed the NMU membership lies about the meeting with the Libertys amounts to a confes­ »-6600. Entarad at sacond class matfar -May 29 sion that its much-ballyhooed Lib­ at tha Post Off lea In Brooklyn, NY, undar George Meany. And Curran was the one who turned down Mieany's tha Act of AVS. 24, 1*12. June 12 proposal when it would have given NMU the coal fleet. No wonder erty "upgrading" program is a fail­ 120 then, that Curran always has to create an emergency to cover up his ure, though some of the ships have June 26 ajttained up to 18 knots. •„ tt.o.iij, ! ' l.'J ii.'S?" Jr. ti9i(.a7S Jush'iJfit. Ship Giveaway Bids Rise Ala. River Act Boost Curran's Shabby Formula To Mobile Select First 2 Victorys For Isthmian SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SEAFARERS LOG I �--" ' 10, 195T Pare Three SEAFARERS LOG Transfers Compel Gov't To Bypass 'SO-SO' Ship Law WASHINGTON—^Thanks to wholesale transfers to foreign flags, the "50-50" law will probably have to be bypassed this year on bulk cargoes, the International Cooperation Administration reports. Transfers have so decimated the US tramp fleet that there are simply ICA declared that "a larger number nation's foreign commerce. The not enough American ves­ of waivers of this requirement ideal, as viewed by the authors of sels around to carry US may now have to be granted." In the 1936 Merchant Marine Act un­ With SlU patrolman Ray Oates (2nd from left) looking on, SlU and SUP deck men line up for the sign-on on the cool ship Martha Berry in Savannah. In order (I to r) are Karl Schroeder, SlU; John Munden, SlU; Ed Steenson, SUP; NMU man (felt hat); and Nick Sargent, SlU. The shipping commissioner (left) was K. A. Jorgenson. SlU is still leading NMU in the competition for jobs on all seven ships crewed so far. shipping's share of "bulk for­ other words, transferred ships and der which the subsidy program was other foreign flag vessels are now established, was for US ships to eign aid. •As a result, for the first reaping a harvest of cargo that aim for half of the country's for­ tlm» since the "50-50" principle was enacted, the US tramp share of such cargoes may fall below the minimum set by law in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957. The Sailors, Cooks, Firemen, A&G Step Up Joint Fight On ACS With the American Coal organizing drive pushing into the home stretch, the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District and the three West Coast unions of the SIU's Pacific District have joined hands to assure coordinated action in the campaign. A coordinating committee has been formed consisting of the heads of the A&G District, the Sail­ ner, international representative, SUP, the MFOW, the MCS and the ors Union of the Pacific, the Ma­ rine Firemen's Union and the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards Union. Upon formation of the commit­ tee, its members—Morris Weisberger, secretary-treasurer, SUP; Sam Bennett, president, MFOW:EdTur- Turner Bennett MCS, and Paul Hall, secretarytreasurer, A&G District—issued a joint statement, which included a call to oldtimers in each of their organizations "to participate in this important American Coal Shipping Company. Shipping "This is a beef," the Joint state­ ment said, "in which only oldtimers can help. The Job cannot be done by the younger men In the indus­ try. All of us know of the solid oldtimers—good union men—who can draw on their years of experi­ ence at sea to help win this impor­ tant campaign, which is being waged in the interests of sound trade union principles. "Each of our organizations—the Coal Beef Stirs Sea Vet Action SAVANNAH—The smoke has finally cleared from the "Battle of the Oldtimers" in the American Coal beef. Those left "behind from the crewing of' the Martha Berry and Harry L. Glucks-> man have gone north to Nor-' 96 SIU men are now on the coal folk to try again and are being joined by seagoing veterans pour­ ing in from ports on every coast. There's been nothing like this to fire the imagination and spirit of the oldtimers since Korea, and before that World War II, when thousands came out of relkement and from the comfort of shoreside jobs to meet the shipping emergency. Notir, as in those days, oldtimers from the SIU, the Sailors Union, Marine Firemen and Marine Cooks have been converging on East Coast ports where the coal ships have been crewing up since March. These men remember the long, bitter struggles of the 20's and SO's from first-hand experience. Many are sailing below their regular ratings just to participate In this important campaign. The success of their efforts is highlighted in the boxscore on the Jobs put up for competition so far. ships compared to 87 from the NMU. A built-in NMU margin of six more jobs still holds the count to 96-93. Seniority in the industry counts most in qualifying for the coal jobs under the Federal hiring order, and you can't go much further back than sailors union veterans like Carl Landberg, who came east from Seattle with 43 years' of discharges to his credit. Land­ berg threw in and earned a deck utility's job on the Martha Berry with ease. There were others like John Williams, the oldest of the oldsters who came here to show their stuff. One of many men from the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union to pitch in on the beef, Williams produced 48 years of discharges to land a messman's job on the Harry L. Glucksman,. A full half-century of seatime (Continued on page 18) would have gone on US tramp ships if such vessels were available. The inability of the Government to locate unemployed US tramps to carry cargo at today's top-heavy freight rates substantiates SIU charges that the ship transfers are not prompted by hardship. It in­ dicates that tramp owners could make a comfortable living under the American flag, but prefer the tax-free status that Liberia offers them no matter what preferences they get under the "50-50" law. In the liner field, the ICA adds, the "50-50" law is liable to be ob­ served because there will be suffi­ cient space available. US Share Declines The decline in US ships' percent­ age of "50-50" cargoes follows a sharp drop the US-flag share of for­ eign commerce generally. Running between 22 and 25 percent in re­ cent years, latest figures show that US companies are now carrying little more than 18 percent of the eign trade. '56 A 'Good Year' In contrast to the current figure, the ICA reports that during the 1956 fiscal year US ships carried more than half the foreign aid ship­ ments in all categories. Tramps got 52 percent of the total of tramptype cargoes. Liners got 71 per­ cent and tankers, which played only a minor role in these move­ ments, got 76 percent. Figures for military cargoes show 70 percent moving on US ships with an average of 60 percent maintained since the Mutual Se­ curity Program began? Other cate­ gories of shipments also were in the vicinity of 60 percent. In light of the trend, any fur­ ther large-scale transfers of US freight tonnage would largely nul­ lify the effect of "50-50" for which the SIU and other sea unions fought for many years. The law permits the various agencies in­ volved to waive it when US ships are not available. A&G District—was made strong by the kind of men who are now needed in the American Coal beef," the joint statement continued. "Many such oldtimers from each of our unions have already come for­ ward and are participating in this beef. More are needed, and our unions are asking those oldtimers who have not done so to con­ tact their own union representa­ tives who can give them the de­ tails on how they can help on this Joint effort." Ship Due Next Week The Joint SUP-MCS-MFOW-A&G committee emphasized that even SAN FRANCISCO—The nation's first training center for though seven of the company's ships have been crewed initially, marine cooks and stewards, was opened on May 3 on a 400 oldtimers are needed to compete acre site in Sonoma County, California. for seven very important jobs Dedicated to the mainte-"*"^ ^ " nance of high cuisine stand­ administrator Karl Schneider, for­ ards, the joint union-manage­ mer passenger liner chief steward ment center was built by the SIU- and wartime instructor for the US affiliated Marine Cooks and Stew­ Maritime Officers Training School; ards Union and the Pacific Mari­ chef Constantine Bruckner, former time Association, an association of executive chef of US Lines; meat West Coast, shipowners. The cen­ cutter Suey M. Chew, graduate of ter will offer tuition-free training the National School of Meat Cut­ for young men who wish to become ting and former SS Lurline butch­ cooks and stewards on Pacific Coast er, and baker Henry Chinn, well known craftsman in the culinaiy passenger liners and freighters. arts. Weisberger Hall Opening of the center-was hailed Also Vacation Spot by the SIU in a telegram of con­ aboard the Casimir Pulaski, coming In addition to using it as a train­ gratulation from SIU Secretaryin next week, as well as for replace­ ing center, the union has plans to ment jobs that might turn up on Treasurer Paul Hall which read in develop the mountain woodland re­ part: "The opening of the MCS any of the other six American Coal Training School is a very signifi­ treat into a vacation spot for sea­ ships as they come into port. cant step forward and is a strik­ men and their families and to pro­ Many of the West Coast brothers ing symbol of the tremendous prog­ vide a low cost year-round home have already answered the call and ress you people made in the for retired seamen. The former reinforced the A&G District in its brief period youhave have been func­ mountain estate of a wealthy rail­ (Continued on page 13) tioning ... We are confident that road executive has a trout-stocked the future will be studded with lake, swimming and boating facili­ As the SEAFARERS LOG was equally important gains and bene­ ties, riding paths and a hunting re­ going to press word was received fits for our sisters and brothers serve. Guest speakers at the dedication that a Seafarer on the Martha who sail under the banner of the Berry had to be replaced be­ Marine Cooks and Stewards . . ." ceremonies which was attended by cause of illness. SIU standby- • The training program consists of some 300 representatives from eligibles had first call on the three-month comprehensive Government, Labor and the marlreplacement because they had courses under capable and well- time industry included Lieut. Gov­ the seniority under the court known instructors in all phases of ernor Harold Powers; C. J. Hagorder. Nevertheless, the com­ cooking, baking, butchering, and gerty. Secretary of the California Federation of Labor; J. Paul St. pany awarded the job to an waiting. Sure, President of the Pacific Mari­ NMU, making the score 95 to 94. The' $500,000 Installation boasts time Association; Ed Turner, Mor­ This follows the developing pattern of company favoritism a rustic style administration and ris Weisberger and Sam Bennett for the NMU in spite of the pro- classroom building, student and of the Seafarers Pacific District; cednres speUed out in the court guest duplex cabins, a $50,000 all- John . Hawk, Secretary of the Sea­ order. The SIU is preparinff to electric kitchen, and cooking and farers International Union, and dining facilities for 200 persons. John Hennlng of the State AFL take legal action accordingly. The staff of the school includes and neutral trustee of the center. Ist Cook School Opened By MCS �Pas« Four SEAFARERS May 10. 1957 LOG Health Center impresses Visitors Visiting delegation of Japanese trade unionists gets a close-up view of modern x-ray equipment at SlU health center in Brooklyn as technician Benjamin lannotti explains how it works. They visited center during State Department-sponsored tour of SlU facilities. (See feature on health center in centerfold.) Seatrain Plans Added Services The SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines, Inc., has announced the acquisition of two large waterfront properties at Sawanah, Georgia, and Edgewater, NJ, near its present docks Graham Brush, the chair-" man of the board of directors, River and adjacent areas. He also stated that the company has stated that they had reached an agreed to a 50-year lease with the Savannah District Authority cov­ ering the old Southeastern ship­ yard property on the Savannah The Marine Firemen's Union has announced that its new hall will he completed and opened on June 1. The new building, now under construction, is located at 240 Fremont Street, San Francisco, "just a stone's throw from the Sailors Union of the Pacific." The State of California had condemned the Union's present building to make way for the building of a freeway. 4. t 4. Burglars broke into the Portland hall of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and made off with a clockradio from the agent's office and checks totaling over $2,600. All of the checks, except one for $200, have been recovered. The burglars also attempted to take the televi­ sion set, but probably found it too heavy to cart out and left It at the door. Two suspects are being held foig questioning. t J. - 3^ An AFL-CIO sponsored disability proposal for increased weekly un­ employment disability and hospital benefits has been voted for by the California Assembly Finance and Insurance Committee, the Marine Cooks and Stewards report. The bill would increase weekly unem­ ployment disability from $40 to $50, and would raise hospital bene­ fits from $10 a day for 12 days to $12 a day for 20 days. It also calls for the elimination of a 75 percent rule under which benefits are reduced for seasonal workers who earn more than 75 percent of their annual wages in any one calendar quarter. agreement for all of the waterfront property of the Archer-DanielsMidland Co. at Edgewater, NJ, just a few hundred feet,from the present Seatrain terminal. Expansion Program Underway These acquisitions. Brush said, are part of the company's new ex­ pansion program. Earlier the com­ pany had announced plans for the building of a new freight ship. Details as to the type and size of the vessel have not been releas%d. Seatrain was a pioneer in the development of hauling complete rail freight cars. There is a possi­ bility that the new vessel may be of a type similar to the ships now being built by Pan-Atlantic Com­ pany in its land-sea trailership operations. These vessels are spe­ cially built to accommodate the stacking of trailers, one on top of the other, in the vessel's holds. Although loaded and unloaded in a similar manner as the freight cars, the Pan-Atlantic trailertrucks have the advantage of not requiring railroad tracks running the length of the docks and dockside loading installations. Money Exchange Rates Listed The following Is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of May 9, 1957, and are sub­ ject to change without notice. England, New Zealand, South Africa: $2.80 per pound aterling. Australia: $2.24 per pound sterling. Belgium: 50 francs to the dollar. Denmark: 14.45 cents per krone. France: 350 francs to the dollar. Germany: 4.2 marks to the dollar. HoUand: 3.7-3.8 guilders to the dollar. Italy: 624.8 lire to the dollar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krona. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 21 cents per rupee. Argentina: 18 pesos t-. 'he dollar. BraiU: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 82.63 cents per peso. Venezuela: 29.85 cents per bolivar. M in the M... Caution should be the byword of everyone on o ship. The flashy grandstand play belongs on the circus lot or the rodeo arena; it's out of place on a ship and may even endanger the next guy, who's counting on you to follow the book. Core in carrying out the routine, day-to-day tasks aboard ship will always pay dividends. Teamwork among shipmates is what counts most in bringing the ship, cargo and all personijel safely into port every time. The crewmember who thinks he can go it alone not only endangers his own safety, but also boosts the odds against everyone else. Once in c while, certainly in an emergency, the job cafis for something special, and seamen have always proven themselves equal to the occasion. But in the long run, taking extra chances when it's not necessary is looking for trouble. The seaman who knows his job and his ship is the best insurance against potential disaster, big or small. As the statistics clearly show, there are enough occasions in this business when you have to take chances because the chips ore down and there's no choice. But while things are going smoothly, keep 'em that way. Trouble never chases anyone; it's always the other way around. A sailor who's looking for excitement con find it ashore.in ample quantity between trips. Once you start up the gangway again, concentrate on the job ahead. That's the best way to be sure you'll see port again. - " Remember Caution Pays Off I j An SlU Ship is a Safe Ship | �^ee A-Ship Commercial in 7 Years I' A commercially-useful atompowerad merchant ship may be closer than is commonly thought. The US already has atom subs, of course, and now is building its first atom-powered merchant ship. But this is an experimental vessel and up until now it had been felt that commercially profitable atompowered ships would not appear for, many years. Now, however, the weekly publication "Pacific Ship­ per" reports that atom-powered ships will be an "economic reality" by 1964. What's more, "Pacific Shipper" says, both the Isbrandtsen Com­ pany and Matson Navigation have displayed interest in atomic power and have been given access to certain confidential and restricted data of the Atomic Energy Com­ mission. The closeness of commercial atomic power, the periodical says. Is one reason why there has been little opposition to the Govern­ ment's cut of shipbuilding funds, as requested by the MA, from $941^ million down to a mere $3 million. With the atomic age so near, vessels built, now could be out-of-date as soon as they left the ways. Paye Fiv* SEAFARERS LOG May 10. 195T INPIRING SEAFARER Question: Do foreign countries and persons bear any resemblance to the way they are portrayed in American movies or books? Sinpllcie Mansan, eh. eook: Gen­ erally American actors do portray foreign persons ' ' ' ' Just as they are. They do have some trouble us­ ing the same ges­ tures, but other­ wise there is a close resemblance. I think they have the most difficulty in imitating the Chinese. They may copy the costumes and scenery, but not the manners or actions of the people. George Fiance, carp: Shooting the scenes over there makes the movies more realistic. But they do not portray the people as they are. An ac­ tor must live in the country to be able to correctly imitate the char­ acteristics of the native. This goes for books too. If the author never lived in the country, how can he write about it? Seafarers Lick Fire On Kafhryn SAN JUAN—Seafarers aboard the Bull Line freighter Kathryn here fought for several hours before they were able to douse a fire which broke out in a jute cargo in No. 4 hold. The cause of the fire was^ not known, with spontaneous sides of the ship, the fire was combustion considered the finally brought under control. most likely offender. The fire, which did an estimated $50,000- damage according to a company spokesman in San Juan, broke out on Friday morning, April 26. Ship's reporter Mike R. Zelonka wrote that "the fire alarm bell broke out the officers and men at 5 AM r.nd immediately crewmembers were at the scene with fire hoses and 4 4 4 R. A. Barrett, ch. elect.: There other equipment 4" t t is a general resemblance. But I ready for use. C. L. M. Gonzalez. AB; American think that they "Captain Olsen authors do a vei-y good job writing overplay some and chief mate on a foreign Robert Bradford parts, as the country. Any went down into limey accent. It good actor should the smoke-filled is only the cock­ be able to com­ hold and it was ney who speaks pletely portray quickly decided with the real any type of per­ "h" dropping ac­ to cover up the Zelonka son, foreign or cent, yet our hatch and smoth­ not, right down movies seem to er the burning jute with C02. In to their gestures. show that all the this way, together with water That's part of English speak that way, which is hoses being used on top of the their business, certainly incorrect. tarp-covered hatch and on both and I think they do a very fine job at it. 4- 4" 4« "I would like to mention the fact that Captain Olsen expressed himself as 'gratified with the swift manner and complete coop­ eration of members of the crew.' We also had excellent cooperation from the San Juan fire depart­ ment 'and the US Coast Guard." No injuries were reported as a re­ sult of the blaze. The vessel continued on her trip to Mayaguez, Dominican Republic and returned to New York without furthqr Incldeqt, Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled - at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. Onassis Tankers Fly Coop— MA Doesn't Seem To Know George Hines, FWT: No. Outside of the direct scenery shots, most of the American movies grossly overstate the con­ WASHINGTON—^US shipping officials are so busy revising the conditions under which ditions in these countries. They the Onassis interests will transfer 14 ships to Liberia and build three super-duper tankersnever show these here, that they've apparently lost track of the fact that six of the ships involved became conditions as bad as they really "runaways" three months ago," are, but always and a seventh one two weeks make them seem back. a lot better, show The Maritime Administration has Representatives of the Arab the good side always. just disclosed a proposal for soLeague have announced in Damas­ 4 4 4 called "new conditions" for the cus that they will blacklist the SIUmanned tanker Kern Hills for car­ Peter Choplinski, OS; I think complex ship exchange deal which rying oil to Israel. The Kern Hills Hollywood does a very good job is supposed to yielfl one tanker of made the first voyage to Eilat, Is­ in imitating the 100,000 tons and two more about rael, opening up the Gulf of Aqaba characteristics of half as big for US operation. The to ocean-going vessels. Arab coun­ a foreign coun­ construction contract was signed tries have maintained that the try. A good last December. Gulf of Aqaba at the head of the American actor Red Sea is territorial water of can portray any Concern expressed during hear­ Egypt and Saudi Arabia and can­ type of person, ings on the transfer Issue a few not be opjened for Israeli shipping. whether he be an weeks ago by the House Merchant The Arab League announcement Italian, Egyptian,Marine Committee produced the " means that the Kern Hills would or Chinese. The "new" set of conditions. Several be barred from all Arab ports in­ movies try to committee members felt that the cluding oil terminals in Saudi copy, as close as possible, the gen­ orighial transaction-did not have eral conditions of the country. Arabia. enough built-in guarantees that the One of the seven Onassis-owned ships already transferred to The oil that was delivered in new ships would ever be built. Liberia while the Maritime Administration still debates changes in Eilat came from Iran, which is not conditions for their disposal, the SS Republic is shown with a gash Victorys Kept Under US Flag a member of the Arab League. Fol­ in her bow from a collision some time ago. She became a "run­ In essence, the package still calls lowing the furore over the first away" on Feb. 2, 1957. for an exchange under which the voyage, the Arab nations called on SlU-contracted Victory Carriers ship, US Petroleum Carriers and built is reinforced by the chang­ Iran to refuse to supply oil to Corp. would continue to operate its Western Tankers would swing over ing developments in the tanker pic­ the tanker. fleet of seven Victory ships, plus to the Liberian flag. All but the ture since January 1. At last report, according to the three new tankers when they're Victory Carriers' operation would Companies Dump B'ldg Plans ship's delegate Frank Throp, the eventually built. With the tanker boom on the be liquidated. The four companies Kern Hills was supposed to make SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping In slow bell, 15 US companies, sev­ At the same time, the company's are under contract to the SIU. "three or four" more voyages to this area has continued on the However, more than a month be­ eral of them SIU operators, have two Libertys and a fleet of 12 tank­ Eilat. No word has been heard of her whereabouts in the past couple healthy side with some 16 vessels ers operated by three other Onas­ fore the House hearings even be­ notified the MA that they have hitting port during the last two sis companies, Trafalgar Steam- gan, and three months before the dropped plans to transfer old ton­ of weeks. MA produced its proposed "new nage to foreign registry in return Another SIU tanker was in the weeks. conditions" last week, half of the for building new tankers. news last week as the second There were two pay-offs with six Approval in principle had al­ tankers involved had already gone American ship to pass through the ready been granted in these cases foreign. Suez Canal since it reopened. The vessels signing on, and eight ships The parade started on Febru­ and others for the transfer of 120 tanker Ivy, on the way home from stopped In to be serviced. The ary 2 with the Republic and was vessels. Including 61 T-2 tankers a long siege on the shuttle run, Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Transport) followed two days later by the and 49 Libertys, in exchange for passed through the canal north­ and Raphael Semmes (Waterman) Federal, thus wiping out Trafal'gar. the construction of 51 new super­ bound following the transit of the paid off while the Afoundrla, By February 28, the Olympic tankers. The cancellations came President Jackson of American Games, William A. Burden, Fort from companies which were to President Lines. The Ivy paid Wacosta, Choctaw (Waterman); Bridger and Camp Namanu had build 16 vessels and transfer about her canal tolls under protest as Charles Dunaif (Colonial); Ocean followed suit. Then on April 27 40 others. American ships have been in­ Evelyn and Ocean Joyce (Ocean the McKittrick Hills joined the The SIU operators who refused structed to do by the State De­ Transport) signed on. parade. This now leaves Trafalgar to use their approval were Triton The Hurricane, Wacosta, Choc­ partment. inactive and cuts the US Petro­ Shipping, Panoceanic Tankers, The Kern Hills voyage came taw. Iberville (Waterman); Coe leum fleet to four ships and that New Jersey Industries, Webb and shortly after the SIU of NA con­ Victory, Jefferson City Victory of Western 'iaukers to one. The Knapp, Eagle Ocean Transport and vention passed a "freedom of the (Victory Carriers); Steel Ar­ five remaining tankers plus two Samuel Wang. In addition. Cities seas" resolution calling for free chitect (Isthmian), and Portmar Service has dropped, for the time Libertys are still to go. passage for all ships in the Gulf of (Calmar) were in-transit. All were (Congressional concern over being, plans for construction of Aqaba and for opening of the Suez in good shape with no beef re­ whether the new ships vdll be another supertanker. ported. Canal to Israeli, flag shipping. Kern Hills On Arab Blacklist SF Healthy On Shipping ^ PHoros ^ ^foRtes. •Si. ibtnzY �Tampa Wary Of. CG Acts TAMPA—^"The Coast Guard In Tampa," reports Port Agent Tom Banning, "is out looking for cases." In one instance they tried to get a case against a brother for fight­ ing ashore before he was paid off. The beef was squared away, he said, warning the brothers that It shows what the Coast Guard would do to hang a charge on a Seafarer if it could. Activity on the shipping front Is still good, and promises to con­ tinue that way, he said. During the past period the port had Water­ man's City of Alma paying off, and the Steel Rover, Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian), Yaka (Waterman), and Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa) calling into port while in transit. The in-transit activity should start slowing up some. Banning added, because of the C-25 which Pan-Atlantic is converting to "difton" containerships. One vessel, the Gateway City is already under con­ version and the Fairland is next. May 10, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pa«o Six Accident Victim April 17 Through April 30 Registered Fort Killed in an auto accident on her way to school, Dolores Helen Mynett, 6, was the daughter of Seafarer Mack O'Neill of Wilmington, Calif. The family had moved to Wil­ mington just a short time be­ fore the accident. US Welfare Fund Control Seen; Meany Backs Bills Boston • New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles.... Houston Wilmington San Francisco... Seattle •ooeoeeeeeeee# ••••eeeeeeeeee ••••eeeeeeeeee I'teeeeeeeeeeee ••••eeeeeeeeee •••••••e*eeeee ••••••eeeeeeee (•••eeeeeeeeee (•••••••••eeee i«*e»eeeeeeeee Deck A Deck 16 76 15 58 11 9 7 30 36 11 19 19 20 25 3 26 3 14 11 1 3 3 16 7 8 60 12 45 6 7 9 18 33 18 26 8 16 16 9 9 14 22 Deck Deck B A 352 Total •nt. • "A"*282 141 stew. A itew. B Totel A Total B Total Reg. 5 46 4 13 4 15 12 2 2 1 12 2 14 61 14 37 30 5 8 7 43 21 15 26 35 59 43 243 50 168 53 24 28 79 151 56 76 61 86 124 15 24 15 29 182 36 131 23 19 20 72 108 35 61 35 51 65 in.. Stew. A stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 134 233 100 867 375 1242 7 22 7 8 7 2 3 3 9 28 6 3 4 24 39 6 IS 12 3 9 14 22 16 3 8 7 8 Shipped Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Deck A 5 70 7 35 9 2 4 24 53 5 15 14 15 10 Deck B 2 14 . 1 6 1 1 7 0 13 2 10 11 14 Deck C 0 15 0 4 2 0 1 0 2 0 7 3 1 13 Ing. A 2 49 8 30 3 5 3 11 29 8 19 14 16 Ing. Ing. B C 1 24 2 14 5 0 1 7 14 6 1 9 17 10 0 21 1 9 .2 2 2 12 8 1 7 16 3 12 Stew. A 1 41 5 27 1 1 7 15 32 3 11 9 18 Stew. B 2 10 1 11 3 2 2 5 8 1 1 7 stew. Total C A 1 7 0 2 0 1 0 1 4 1 8 3 3 8 160 20 92 13 8 14 50 114 16 45 37 Total B 5 48 4 31 9 3 10 12 35 9 12 27 40 22 Total c 1 43 1 15 4 3 3 13 14 2 22 22 7 36 Total Ship. 14 251 25 138 26 14 27 75 163 27 79 86 96 85 49 9 WASHINGTON—^There is little doubt here that the current 4 11 8 27 8 9 session of Congress will produce legislation aimed at Federal Deck Eng. Eng. Ing. Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total Deck Deck A B A C Ship. C B C A A control and inspection of union welfare funds. 66 42 653 267 186 1106 48 206 Ill 96 179 90 268 Total After a conference with ' Secretary of Labor Mitchell, should be completely safeguarded SlU shipping levelled off again during the past two weeks while registration increased. President Eisenhower an­ from any and all corruption and The total number of men shipped was 1,106. At the same time, 1,242 men registered for jobs. nounced that he was prepared to mismanagement." The decline reflects the unusual sea-sawing pattern of shipping this Spring, when job ac­ submit proposals on this issue to These views, however, were net tivity would normally be ris-"*Congress that should be enacted as shared by management. The Na­ ing. Last period shipping hit "speedily as possible." He proposed tional Association of Manufactur­ the registration, reporting and pub­ ers, in a report to its members, de­ a high for the past two lic disclosure of all data on uniqji health and welfare funds, and pub­ lic disclosure of all other finan­ cial reports of unions, includihg the amount of dues collected, the amount in the union treasury, and the salaries of union officials. The proposed legislation is largely an outgrowth of the current Senate investigation into practices of cer­ tain unions. Meany Supports Proposal AFL-CIO President George Meany agreed with the President's proposals, but went even further on public disclosure of welfare funds. "We have long favored," Mr. Meany said, "legislation even more sweeping than the pending administration bill. These health and welfare plans, whether oper­ ated by unions, by management or by both jointly, are funds held in trust for the benefit of workers and Lk. Charles Labor Cains In Election ! W:, LAKE CHARLES — Labor is becoming stronger, politically, in this port, reports Leroy Clarke, port agent. In the last runoff elec­ tions, of the three men running for the city council, one was a strong labor advocate, and the other two, although not outspoken, are expected to favor the workingman's side. The last period has been slack In job activities in this area, with enough men on the beach for any expected jobs, Clarke said. There were 11 ships In port during the last two weeks. The Winter Hill, Chiwawa, CS Miami, Council Grove, Bradford Island, Royal Oak, Government Camp, Winter Hill, Chiwawa (Cities Seiwice); Ideal X (Pan Atlantic), and the Val Chem (Valentine). Tfu; clared that it was entirely in favor of legislation covering welfare and health programs administrated by unions or unions and management jointly. However it took a different attitude towards plans adminis­ tered by management alone. Coming under the NAM's fire is the Douglas bill, submitted by Senator Paul Douglas (Dem., 111.). This measure provides for regis­ tration of all employe welfare plans, including those which es­ tablished pension programs, with annual reports to be made to the Securities and Exchange Commis­ sion, and to beneficiaries. This, NAM complained, "sweeps all employer benefit programs un­ der federal control, regardless of their type or past history." NAM Complains Both the President and the Sec­ retary of Labor expressed the view that care must be maintained in proposing new regulations. The legislature should not rush "head­ long, impelled by the hysteria of the moment, to secure punitive leg­ islation aimed at undermining or weakening the general body of or­ ganized labor," commented - Mr Mitchell. Uhion representatives are con­ cerned that amendments further limiting union activity far beyond the "intended scope of the original bill would be tacked on to any such legislation. Fight 'Work Law' Moves Although accepting the Admin­ istration's views on Federal inspec­ tion, the AFL-CIO is out to keep any "right to work" measures from being tacked on to these bills. Meanwhile in New York, Gover­ nor Harriman has approved legisla­ tion aimed at tightening state regu­ lation of union funds. But in ap­ proving the bill, the Governor charged that the legislature made "clearly wilful" omissions in the bill, particularly in failing to in­ clude "employer - administered" funds under the law's scope. months. Five ports still managed to show gains over the previous report and three others remained about the same as before. Those showing improvements.- were New York, Baltimore, Norfolk, New Orleans and San Francisco. Tampa, Mo­ bile and Wilmington held to the status quo which, for Wilmington, at least, represented top shipping. On the other hand, Boston, Philadelphia, Savannah, Lake Charles, Houston and Seattle all declined. Philadelphia and Lake Charles are very quiet, but Hous­ ton and Seattle are still busy. Black Gang Even Registration and shipping were virtually even in the black gang during the period. This also pro­ duced a boom for class C men in the engine department, which ac­ counted for more C men shipped than the deck and steward depart­ ments combined. A seniority breakdown shows class A men filling 59 percent of the total jobs, class B about 24 perment and class C the remainder. This reflected an eight percent drop in jobs claimed by class A men, which translated Into gains for both B and C men. The following is the forecast port by port: Borton: Slow . . . New York: Good; C men still getting out in quantity . . . Philadelphia: Fair . .. Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair . .. Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: No change . . . Mobile: Good . .. New Orleans: Very good . . . Lake Charles: Should improve ... Hous­ ton: Good . . . Wilmington; Veiy good . . . San Francisco: Good .. . Seattle: Good. ^Rights' Showdown Hears In 4 States Organized labor is now facing the challenge of "right to work" legislation in the states of Delaware, Connecticut, Ohio and Illinois. In all of these states, where Republicans are in control of the legislature, un­ ions are getting ready for a Labor leaders In Illinois do not believe the state legislators, long showdown. outspoken against such wreck Labor hopes are running high in Delaware that such a measure would die after sentiment seemed to turn during hearings before the State's Revised Statutes Committee. Addresses by Clement J. Lemon, President of the State Federation of Labor and Rev. Thomas Reese, Director of the Catholic Welfare Guild of the Wilmington diocese, bitterly denounced one clause of the proposed bill which would bar an employer from requiring the payment of union dues. "All men have an obligation to join together In an effort to organ­ ize—they have the responsibility to pull their weight," Father Reese said. "If a law says that no dues shall be paid, then we are weak­ ening the whole power of the un­ ion." Although this bill had two pre­ vious readings in the House, it is questionable that it will ever come to a vote. Ohio's measure tends to limit labor without actually 'outlawing the union shop. But another meas­ ure Is being proposed which would tightly restrict any union politi­ cal activity. Connecticut Package Seen In Connecticut, a joint senatehouse committee held hearings on a "right to work" proposal but re­ frained from taking any action. But the recall of a minimum wage bill previously reported on by the House Labor Committee leads many labor advocates to believe a pack­ age deal Is In the offing which will include a "right to work" proposal. measures, would adopt the pro­ posed Brydie "right to work law." The bill, sponsored by Rep. G. Bry­ die, who represents a farpiing dis­ trict, Is being used, they said, to offset union proposals for increased workmen's compensation and for an effective state minimum wage. On the other side, New York and Maryland legislatures failed to vote on bills which would restrict un­ ion activities. In New York a bllL which would bar organizational picketing was withdrawn by Its sponsor after It was found that it lacked sufficient votes for Its pass­ age. The Maryland legislature ad­ journed without acting, after hear­ ing on a wreck measure. Although two previous efforts to repeal Nevada's right to work laws have failed, a new bill, supported by several major employer and state management groups was pro­ posed which would replace the present law with a plan patterned after the Federal Taft-Hartley Act. The measure would allow union shop contracts, but ban picketing for organizational purposes and secondary boycotts. Keep Draft Board Posted SIU headquarters urges all draft-eligible seamen to be sure they keep their local Se­ lective Service boards posted on all changes of address through the use of the post cards finished at all SIU halls and aboard ships. �Mar 10, 195T SEAFARERS LOG Fage Seven YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTB WC Unions Seafarer's Guide To Better Boyit^ Pool Their Pension $$ SIU Baby Parade •;V-> \ Mrs. Kathleen Bannister (at left) is shown propping up Robert Jr. so he con put his best foot forward out­ side their New Or­ leans home. The youngster, born in 1955, is now 2. By Sidney Margolius The High Cost of Renting Money SAN FRANCISCO—An agree­ Some state governments are finally moving to give the public at least ment merging $7 million in retire­ a little protection against the many installment rackets that have ment and pension funds has been sprung up in recent years. US families have been subjected to an ex­ worked out by the SIU Pacific Dis­ traordinary bilking. A Senate Committee has been investigating the trict. The agreement affects funds credit rackets, but the Federal Government is almost powerless to stop formerly operated individually by them because most installment purchases take place within state lines. the Sailors Union of the Pacific, Only state governments are in a position to blow the whistle on these Marine Firemen's Union and Ma­ gouges. The shame of the states is that unknown to the general public, rine Cooks and Stewards Union in their laws permit sharp practices that can expose you to severe financial conjunction with the operators. damage when you buy a car, household equipment, home repairs, The agreement, which has been jewelry, and other goods on time-payment plans. approved by the employer trustees What buyers rarely realize is that most sharp practices are perfectly of the funds, will pave the way to legal in most states, and even where state laws limit the amount of higher pension retirement bene­ fits because of lowered costs of finance charges on cars, quite high fees are still permissible. Only 12 states limit finance charges on cars, and only Ohio limits operation and pooling of service the charge on all goods, with a new law in New York State also limit­ credits. The moneys of the three ing the credit charges on all goods beginning Oct. 1. But only seven funds wiU be merged for invest­ of these ,12 put -real muscle in the finance law by requiring that ment purposes and central records finance companies be licensed so will be kept. The three unions had announced an outraged buyer has a place to their intent to pool their resources air his grievance, and the state a way to make lenders comply with at the last SIU of NA convention. the law. These seven are Connecti­ All three deal with the Pacific Ma­ cut, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, ritime Association on the employer side, representing the greatest New York, Pennsylvania and Wis­ bulk of West Coast shipping. consin. States that put a ceiling on finance charges on cars, but forgot Above, Cynthia Faye to license the finance companies Manley, 6 months, strikes a are California, Kentucky, Nevada, fetching pose to show off Ohio and Utah. People in Colo­ rado, Maine or New Jersey are her new doll. Dad is Ern­ protected only by straw-man laws est Manley of Miami. that license auto finance compax.'yw' ^ jr limit finance Backed up by mom (not WASHINGTON—A biU to re­ charges. Such "regulation" is al­ shown), Naomi Cruz stands together meaningless, the chief quire advance testing of chemicals counsel of a leading finance com­ to establish their safety before on her own feet at her first they are used in foods has been pany recently told this writer. birthday in the Bronx, NY. recommended to Congress by the Little Or No Protection US Department of Health, Educa­ Dad Virgilio Cruz is on the In other states, consumers have tion and Welfare. Robin Mowbray. little or no protection St all. There As things stand now, a harmful have been increasing attempts by chemical food additive could be In some of the more scrupulous finance companies. Better Business Bu­ use for years before any action reaus and other civic organizations to secure legislation barring the could be taken to stop it. As a more flagrant overcharges. But such proposals are fought hard by rule, a minimum of two years of other finance companies and merchants. In New York, for example. scientific research is needed before Assemblyman Bernard Dubin had proposed a ceiling of $9 per $100 of .any legal proceedings can be debt on installment goods others than cars. That's a true interest rate started. of about 16 percent per annum, and certainly a costly enough fee to pay Policing of these matters is for the privilege of paying on time. But sellers and lenders fought for under the supervision of the Food a ceiling of 13 percent—a true rate of about 24 percent. That's what and Drug Administration which, in WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower has announced that many have been charging on installment purchases. The compromise 1954, finally won approval of legis­ he will order an investigation into charges by Gordon Gray, ceiling set in the new law is $10 per $100, a true rate of about 18 per­ lation to set up controls over cent. This is better than 24 percent but still an expensive way to buy. chemical pesticides used on farm Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization, that imports of In comparison, Ohio limits the finance change to $8 per $100 of debt. crops and other raw agricultural crude oil into the United • States are a threat to our na- (affect the movements of US flag The state ceilings on auto finance charges in Maryland and Kentucky commodities. ' tankers, but a drop in the offshore are so high they actually legalize the excessive charges they were de­ The proposed bill would require tional defense. Gray advised the President that runs would undoubtedly have to signed to curb. They permit finance fees of $9 to $15 per $100 of bal­ chemical manufacturers or others ance, which is equal to true interest rates of 16 percent on new cars concerned to furnish the FDA increased importation of oil tends be made up by increased use of and up to 27 percent on second-hand vehicles. with scientific evidence upholding to discourage exploration in this coastwise tankers. If the President finds this to be the safety of new or existing ad­ country for new deposits on which Up To 50 Percent a threat, he is required to ask for If you live in an unregulated state, you have no protection at all ditives. Regulations would then we would have to depend in time a reduction in the amount of oil of war. be issued either permitting or bar­ against sharp operators. The Spokane Better Business Bureau reports Any cut in imports would surely that can be imported. He ordered "general confusion" among buyers about whether the finance charges ring their use. Gray to explore the possibility of they pay are legal (they are), while some car dealers "boast they make having the major importers them­ more money from 'packs' than on cai-s." The Roanoke, "Va., bureau selves set voluntary restrictions on has found finance charges of 20 to 42 percent on television sets. In imports. This, it is suggested, Texas, 75 percent of the complaints about car purchases reaching the would avoid the harsher solution Houston bureau concern financing charges. One Eastern finance com­ of either a legal quota limitation pany is known in the trade as customarily charging 50 percent for fi­ or of higher tariff charges. nancing older used cars. High auto finance rates in some areas of Ten­ Ten Percent Limit nessee are similarly notorious. In Nebraska, a nationwide auto finance It had been determined last Oc­ company, perturbed by public resentment of excessive charges, protober by the Energy Supplies and posad legal limits. But local companies successfully opposed the pro­ Resources Committee that imports posed lids of $7 to $13 per $100 as "too low," although these are true should be limited to about 10 per­ interest rates of 13 percent on new cars and up to 27 on older ones. cent of our national production. Call the roll of the other unregulated states and you get similar reports. This was the ratio that existed in States that regulate installment charges also tend to outlaw the blank 1954. But, Gray reported, the ra­ contracts that have been making so much trouble for the trusting buy­ tio is expected to run close to 18 ers who sigir their names before the dealer fills in the amounts. But percent by the second half of this both regulated states as well as the unregulated ones still permit wageyear. He said the major companies assignments, a major source of abuses. For example, Chicago has been plan to import 1,216,000 barrels a THE fOOD AAJI> VRxCeSAiaKOVJM so troubled by canvassers who sell goods at factory gates that the day, 510,000 barrels a day over Illinois legislature passed a requirement that the spouse as well as the the 1954 ratio. wage-earner must sign any wage-assignments. Salesmen had been While American imports have pretending the contracts were merely receipts. Unfortunately, the quadrupled since 1946, he said, pro­ Governor of the state vetoed this potential protection against hidden duction has not even doubled. wage-assignments. Robert L. Wood, president of the After many incidents involving abuses of wage-assignments, credit Independent Petroleum Association jewelry and furnitiure stores in some cities are now trying to police of America, which represents the themselves, legal aid officials report. But in the absence of laws for­ independent companies who have bidding blank contracts and concealed wage-assignments, you have lit­ appealed the question of import tle legal defense against being drygulched from behind a sheet of limitations, agreed with Mr. Gray's paper. For your own guidance, note that the more reputable retailers findings, but strongly doubted the and finance companies do not take wage assignments even in states probability of a solution through vtdiere permitted. voluntary action. Seek Limit On Drugs In Food President Orders Study Of Oil Import Reduction "Fii-ior a Seafarer! BAffimsANom/yGRi^siucAFeTmi^ TUE M£M3^flS UN\Of\.VPf^ in VMB YoUkBM1HBl4AlL. '% I I �-•'mmjf Pare Elcki May 19, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG • '"V •' . ..rrwrww '"•''''*i*>"»wSwSiiMiiaialiail^^ StW': 1 A1 Tanner, Welfare rep. gives exam slips to (1 to r) R. Eaton, P. Boyer, H. Kaufman, B. Wagones. T PROTECT TOUR HEALTH. r'' 1'^ - HE first union health center in the maritime industry is now in full operation, giving thorough heod-to-toeu physical examinations to Seafarers in the Port of New York. The center, first of four to be operated by-the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, has com­ plete facilities for such examinations, including x-ray, electrocardiograph, fluoroscopy and a modern, wellequipped laboratory. An experienced group of MDs and technicians staffs the center. The group is headed by Dr. Joseph Logue, former medical director of the Isthmian Steamship Company and a veteran of more than three decades of Naval medical service as surgeon and medi­ cal administrator of Navy programs. . r • s • iiiiiiiiir Seafarer George Berry, electri­ cian, enters center for exam. It's just one block from Union hq. Aside from its first-class equipment, the center has been designed with comfort and attractiveness in mind. It is fully air-conditioned and decorated in an eye-pleas­ ing manner, with none of the chilling atmosphere usually associated with medical facilities. The basic function of the center is to detect and prevent ailments and physical disabilities before they become serious enough to affect a Seafarer's ability to work. As such, the center has the welcome mat out for all Seafarers who hit the port. All they need do to get an examination is to ask for on appointment through the Union's Welfare Services Department at headquarters. The small invest­ ment in time involved can pay big dividends in protect­ ing a Seafarer's most precious personal possession—his health and well-being. Hemoglobin test checks iron con­ tent of blood, is one of tell-tale in­ dicators of general health. J" 1 si aar. * jn 'ML.aifllPWIIII ! i Benjamin lannotti, ex-ray tech­ nician, positions Berry for chest x-ray. mimm ^9 aB •/ < ^ Dr. E. J. Thompson runs Berry through exercise to check on muscle tone and other reactions. �Mar 10, 1957 , SEAFARERS rage Nln« LOG -t'' |iii«iiiiipliiiiif • .'v^ • 1 -'-r. " Ai •••-' Jrsf ••• *]' ailijiii . .A ' , , ''AV , »». At left, Seafarers Percy Boyer (center) and Harry Kaufman, ABs, chat while Bjorn Wagones, electrician, reads magazine in center's roomy, com­ fortable lounge. Right, Seafarers James Thompson, (1) and Joseph Kriz. Old friends of Pete Larsen, Seafarers Kaufman, Boyer and Wagones read plaque inscription. Plaque and head were cast from original design by Bernard Seaman, LOG art editor. Miss Florence Penney of center's staff checks his card. Appoint­ ments hold waits to a minimum. Lab technician John Gearrity starts entries on Berry's record which will be in permanent file. Gearrity draws blood sample for serology test, another in the se­ ries of routine lab exams. Urine is checked for specific grav­ ity, sugar, albuipen and micro­ scopic contents. Another view of center shows main corridor with doors leading off to va­ rious offices and examination rooms. Air conditioning unit is at rear. Main lounge and reception room leads into corridor. Drs. Logue (right) and L. C. Kelly study x-ray plates in viewing room. Boyer gets fluoroscope once-over. It's used to examine functioning of internal organs. standard eye chart test is admin­ istered to Berry by technician Hans Scheelen. r V • -'A -Blood pressure reading is another essential phase of an all-around physical. Scheelen administers electrocar­ diograph exam to Seafarer Daniel Seda. Berry undergoes stethescope check. Cardiograph test is the routiiiie iori men over 40. - Eyes, ears, nose and throat get go­ ing over at wind-up of the exam series. I All results in, Berry gets^ clean bill of health from Dr. Logue the following day. �Pagre Tea SEAFARERS LOG Phone Co. Plot Too Rank For Strikebreakers' Tastes Ever since the trade union movement started making a dent in the United States it was a commonplace practice for a strikebound company to hire professional strikebreakers. Em­ ployers considered themselves perfectly justified in employing squads of strong-arm men, either full-time company pol­ ice or.free-lance operators like the notorious Pearl BergofE, to "take care of" picket lines, strike leaders and union organizers. Then along came the LaFollette Commit­ tee investigation of labor spies and strikebreakers, the passage of the National Labor Relations Act and a changed climate toward unions. Professional strikebreakers, never deemed respectable, now had to lie low. But that doesn't mean that they went out of business alto­ gether. Just a couple of weeks ago, a National Labor Relations Board trial examiner found a company responsible for violence against strikers and accused the employer of hu'ing "investigators" to break the strike by doing physical harm to strike leaders. The company is no fly-by-night operator either. It is the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Company of Portsmouth, Ohio, and the union against whom these tac­ Dismissing strike problems for the moment, telephone workers tics were directed is the Communi­ pitched in during a community-wide effort to provide relief for cations Workers of America. That the tactics failed to break a V/2Kentucky flood sufferers. The Ohio strikers assisted in transferring nionth strike is more the result of relief supplies from small trucks to big highway rigs, then returned the squeamishness of the "investi­ to picketlines when relief work was finished. gators" than any let-up by the com­ pany on the strikers. with an automobile if necessary." for their seiwices. Crouthers. who At subsequent meetings with was in charge of the "investigators," Here in part, is what the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board found company officials, including the is still trying to collect further division manager and general man­ payment on his bill, which he said •bout the company's conduct: ager, the investigators were again amounted to more than $3,000. • Investigative Services Incidentally, the trial examiners' "During the latter part of Au­ urged to "dispose" of the strike leaders. When they failed to do so, findings came in the course of gust . . . Clare Williams, president they were canned by the company. company unfair labor practice of Ohio Consolidated, solicited and That wasn't all, the examiner charges against the union. obtained the services of Charles W. Ended 14-Yr. Peace Crouthers, then employed by the adds. "The Ohio Consolidated be­ William J. Burns International De­ gan congregating at the scene of As to the strike itself, company tective Agency, to come to Ports­ cable repairs an increasing number action followed the pattern of mouth in his private capacity and of individuals not previously em­ union busting. For example, the with other operatives to perform ployed, but brought In from various company demanded that the CWA parts of the country. District Man­ give up the union shop contract, ager Matz testified all these were something which had been in ex­ 'supervisors' . . . Striking linemen of long experience testified without contradiction that such repairs re­ quired but two men, yet on many such jobs . . . there would,be a dozen or more so-called 'super­ visors' standing around the job site ... testimony of certain profes­ sional 'investigators' hired by the company . . . was that officials of the telephone company urged at least two to pose as real linemen and join the crews of 'outsiders'." Testimony given by one of the investigation services relating to investigators" says in part, "It was further agreed that Griffith the strike. "Credible testimony of these in­ [the company attorney—Ed.] would vestigators established that upon pay him for such services because, istence for 14 years. In fact, the their arrival in Portsmouth they as Crouthers testified without con­ examiner noted, "until July, 1956, were urged by the company offi­ tradiction, "they did not want no and for the preceding"14 years . . . cials to break the strike by remov­ record of the Telephone Company there had never been a strike of ing from such strike, in any man­ paying me." more than a few hours' duration. When the "investigators" were That long and peaceful relationship ner they saw fit, four named strike leaders ... by running them down dismissed they were each paid $125 came to an abrupt end, however, upon assumption of control of Ohio Consolidated by General Telephone Company of Ohio." The strike began on July 14, and continued for 228 days. In the Senate hearings have confirmed warnings in union papers includ­ course of the walkout the governor ing the SEAFARERS LOG that insurance outfits connected with • of Ohio, then Frank J. Lausche, asked both parties to submit to number of leading auto finance companies had been overcharging arbitration. The union agreed to, buyers for collision insurance. Many finance companies had been but the company refused. It wasn't until February 27, charging buyers the higher rate for young drivers, whether or not there was a driver under 25 in the family. The average overcharge 1957, that a new agreement was reached. Through all those months was estimated to be $40. One wage-earner who read about this only one striker of the 210 involved nationwide gouge in his union's newspaper wrote to his state in­ returned to work. Nothing of a serious nature ac­ surance department at the state capital and asked if he might be tually occurred in this strike. But eligible for a refund since he had financed a car in a recent year that does not detract from the and thought he might have been charged the higher rate for the obvious fact that there are still insurance. The state insurance officials investigated and found he employers who will not hesitate had been overcharged. Result: he got back a $10 refund from the to beak a union, one way or an­ other, If the opportunity should insurance eompany. arise. Reads Union Paper, Collects Insurance Refund May 10, 1957 SANTORB (Ora Ncvlgstien), March 11—Chairman, W. RaBOWski; Sacratary, G. Faata. Repair list to be pre­ pared. Cups to be returned to pantry, washed and put away. Return cota and linen to steward. ports accepted. New delegate elected. Motion to remove pump from washing machine and let water discharge by gravity. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow. Discussion on proper use of washing machine. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), March 31 —Chairman, none; Secretary, Jl. Klenast. Repair list to be made up. Re­ port accepted. Communications read and posted. Need new fans. MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tankras), March 35—Chairman, L. McNalr; Secretary, N. Martin. To notify headquarters regarding fans and atti tude of chief engineer toward SIU. Two men missed ship. Copies of log entries sent to Headquarters. Wash­ ing machine repaired. Ship's fund $8.25. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Meetings to be held every two weeks. SEA'!'A»"r"S LOG to be circulated. ALCOA ROINTER (Alcoa), March 17 —Chairman, W. Biskat; Secretary, E. Canlzado. No launch service at Pt. Cabello. One man missed ship In Maracalbo. rejoined In Trinidad. ForecasUe keys to be Issued In NY. Sick man's gear to be taken care of by delegate upon arrival In Mobile. Ship's fund *26.30. Some disputed overtime. STONY POINT (USPC), March 14— Chairman, M. Olson; Secretary, J. Sul­ livan. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $15.34. Report accepted. To contact office about mall ^tuatlon— no mall since Feb. 8. teclslon to he made about radio and Iron before ship transfers flag. Repair list to be submitted: bathroom 'o be repaired: need more variety In night lunch. More cooperation In keepbig messhall clean after supoer h-ur KATHRYN (Bull . April 3—Chair­ man, W. Ortiz; Secretary, M. Zelowka. Ship's fund $6. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Milk situation In Venezuela to be referred to patrol­ man. Repairs to be made before signon. Vote of thanks to stewards dept. for Job well done. BATTLB ROCK (USPC), March •— Chairman, M. Msgel; Secretary, J. MenvHIe. Drinking to be done ashore, not aboard ship. Beefs to be handled among persons involved, not in messhaU at meal hour. Ship's fund $53.05. Some dispute between oilers about standing watches. Some disputed over­ time. New delegate and treasurer elected. March 20—Chairman, P. Graenwood; Secretary, H. Lewis. One man missed ship. Ship's fund S53.03. Request to remove one man from SIU—a con­ tinuous performer, bad Union mate­ rial. Repair lists to be made out. Re­ quest variety of fruit juices for night lunches. HILTON (Bull), March 34—Chair­ man, J. Mucia; Secretary, H. Dombrowskl. Black gang repairs not made —to be referred to patrolman at pay­ off. Receipts to be checked. One man hospitalized In San Juan; Union noti­ fied. Two men missed ship in Ponce. Reports accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Washing machine to be repaired. Scuttlebut does not give cold water at times. To be adjusted. BIENVILLE (Waterman), March 33 —Chairman, G. Suarez; Secretary, C. Martin. Few hours disputed overtime. Repairs made. Two men missed ship. Ship's fund $18. Motion to have meet­ ings between Baltimore and Miami. Crew voted to hold meetings between Tampa and New Orleans, port of pay­ off. Stores to be taken aboard in Port Newark. Drain In pantry to be checked. Vote of tbnnks to delegate for fine job. YAKA (Waterman), April 7—Chair­ man, J. Howarth; Secretary, C. Burnt. PONCE (Pence Cement), April 0— Chairman, W. Heater; Secretary, C. Knowles. All doors and locks repaired and new washing machine installed. Ship's fund $22.49. Report accepted. Take better care of washing machine: need new library; keep inessroom cleaner at night. Few beefs to be settled at payoff. Pantry-man to see patrolman regard­ ing working conditions. One man sick, to be referred to patrolman. San Juan hall visited. Cigarettes donated for men on picket line. Ship's fund *14.55. Several replacements In San Francisco. Some disputed overtime. Reports accepted. Request two wash downs a week on aft deck. Repair lists to be prepared. Proper use of washing machine discussed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Delegates to pick up all books for patrolman at port of payoff. SUNION (Kea), March 14—Chair­ man, J. Flanagan; Secretary, F. Hicks, Jr. Major repairs made. New dele­ gate elected. New secretary-reporter elected. Some discussion among deck dept. Few hours disputed overtime. Report accepted. Laundry to be taken care of by deck and engine depart­ ments; steward dept. to take care of recreation room. Cots now available. ANGELINA (Bull), April 4—Chair­ man, C. BuguskI; Secretary, J. Gal­ lagher. Ship's fund *51. Some dis­ puted overtime. Reports accepted. Endeavor to get full death benefits tor brother who was killed on Mission tanker. Laundry schedule to be post­ ed. Recreation room to be kept clean and neat. Discussion on new safety pi'ugrani. MASSMAR (Calmar), March 14 — Chairman, F. Walker; Secretary, H. Ladyn. New delegate elected. One man missed ship In Baltimore. Wash­ er needs repairing. Need more water pressure In bathrooms. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), March 25—Chairman, J. Whatlay; Secretary, J. Parker. Some disputed overtime. Report accepted. Delegate elected. Observe safety rules on smoking. Request action on forward­ ing mail by company office. OCEAN JOYCE (Mar. Overseas), March 31—Chairman, J. Brock; Secre­ tary, D. Masse. Members who fouled up will be acted against. Ship's fund $16.45. Little disputed overtime. Some conflict In stewards dept. Discussion concerning steward and baker being too friendly with captain. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), March 31—Chairman, J. Stew­ art; Secretary, L. Jacksen. Two men short—no time to get replacements. Need new Ice box. new toasters. Fumigate ship. Messhall to be sprayed. Place cups in sink after using. PENNMAR (Calmar), March 23 — Chairman, V. Monte; Secretary, W. Openhorst. New delegate elected— requested full cooperation in all de­ partments. Minor beefs to be settled. Report accepted. Faucet to be re­ paired In steward dept. shower. Prop­ er attire to bo worn In messhall. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), March 17 —Chairman, P. Van Wygerden; Secre­ tary, F. Kustura. Reports accepted. Repair list to be prepared. Start arrival pool and $20 to be placed in ship's fund. Return an cups and glasses to pantry after using. DEL SUD (Mist.), April 7—Chair­ man, C. Llles; Secretary, T. Novak. Balance on projector $37. All beefs settled. Ship's fund $37. Man sounded off to Imqilgratlon Dept. Papers re­ voked for six months. New delegate elected. Request aU monies be paid out of fund; $50 be given when mem­ ber is left in foreign port for reason beyond his control. Pool's fund to be donated to baseball fund. Safety sug­ gestions and beefs to be given to delegate. Messroom only to serve meals. Need microphone for meet­ ings. Suggest $2 donation from all members for ship's fund. e B NORFOLK (Cities Service), April 13—Chairman, F. Natale; $eeretary, S. Kollna. Reports accepted. Need flrst-ald kid In engine room. Menu needs changing. Radiator to be adjusted In messroom and foc'sle. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), April 1—Chairman, W. Funch; Secretary, D. Beard. Repairs not made. Messhalls and galley to be painted after tanks are cleaned. Ship's fund $7.63. Re- DEL SOL (Delta), April 3—Chair­ man, N. Huff; Secretary, B. Stewart. Ship's fund $15. Motion to stop carr.y. ing Kroo boys from Liberia on Delta Line ships as stevedores. Ship to be stored for 90 days' supplies; need more variety in meats. Ship runs sliort of food. Trips extend to 87-95 days. Discussion oh carrying Kroo boys on ships taking overtime away from crew members; cleaning laun­ dry; bad wash water; fine jmrformance of crew as a whole—no per­ formers. MCKETTRICK HILLS (Western Tank­ ers), March 2—Chairman, J. Hauser; Secretary, D. Collins. Six men paid off. Some disputed overtime—to be settled at payoff. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce Cement), March 4—Chairman, D. Wagner; Sec­ retary, H. Wills. Request headquar­ ters to verify practice of shipping replacements In Puerto Rico. Ship's fund $19.08. Some disputed over­ time. Baker fired for unsatisfactory work. Report accepted. Need port­ hole fans; hot water Una to washer. Vote of thanks to delegate and stewart dept. April 7—Chairman, W. Varn; facratary, H. Will. Lack of cooperation in Engineering Dept. Matter to be referred to port agent. Ship's fund 816.20. Report accepted. Ice box door needs repairing. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Engine department beef discussed. GEO. A. LAWSON (Pann Shipping), April 5—Chairman, L. Schmidt; Sec­ retary, F. Calnan. Fans ordered. Cap­ tain to put out blanket draw If ship is cleared. Ship's fund $13.40. Re­ ports accepted. Repair list submitted. Need fans for hospital; new mat­ tresses. Need more milk. Discussion on traveler's checks in Brazil—big loss taken when cashed. Request cap­ tain take more cash. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Saatrain), March 34—Chairman, J. Monart; Sacratary, R. Pappan. Shlp'a fund SM.OO. Some disputed overtime. Report accepted. New reporter elected. Boom^ need painting. Awning to be repaired. Mfhlle painting soma one cut staging Una dropping man In water—much discussion. �May 10. 1957 Pare Eievea SEAFARERS LOG * Ready To Serve' World Labor Groups Seek UN Action On 'Runaways' Organized labor is now giving strong support tn a proposal to have the United Nations take official action against ship­ owners who transfer their vessels to foreign flags to evade the taxes, laws and wage 4scales of their own countries. national Law Commission which Such action has been rec­ has been studying the transfer ommended to the UN's General problem for several years. The Assembly by a fact-finding Inter- General Assembly's legal commit­ tee, in turn, has proposed that a UN conference he held in Rome next March to draft a Law of the Sea concerning ships' nationalities. This law would stipulate, that "there must exist a genuine link between the state (in which the ship is registered) and the ship." Both the International Confed- ^ Balto Gears For Pick-lip In Shipping That old line about the proof of the pudding ajiplies very literally to the opening of the Marine Cooks and Stewards training center. After members of the SIU Pacific District voted the Communist-dominated stewards outfit out of ex­ istence two vears agp, it was up to the new union to show that it could deliver the goods. Since then the union has built a new San Francisco headquarters hall, has drafted a constitution now being voted on in a membership-wide referendum and has markedly improved its contracts and conditions. Now the MCS has climaxed its efforts by open­ ing a lavish training and recreation center for members seeking to upgrade themselves and improve their earning powers. This Is the kind of forward-looking action which Is the objective of the unions affiliated with the SIU of NA. BALTIMORE — Shipping has •lowed down somewhat during the past period but is expected to pick up. There were 10 payoffs, 7 signons and 18 ships in transit during 4" $ 4" the last two weeks. "Next period," Port Agent Earl Sheppard reports, "we expect shipping to improve as •cveral ships are scheduled to pay The report by the "Pacific Shipper" that atom-powered off." • ^ merchant ships will be an "economic reality" by 1964 in a way The vessels paying off were the serves only to cloud the atomic ener^ picture. Previous re­ Mankato Victory, (Victory Car­ ports from various sources have Indicated that atomic-pow­ riers); Jean, Emilia (Bull); Cubore, Feltore, Marore, Venore (Ore); ered merchant ships will not be commercially feasible for Chickasaw (Pan-Atlantic), and the many years to come. Now there are indications it will be Council Grove (Cities Service). much sooner. Perhaps some official agency should clear the air with an in­ The Mankato Victory, Chickasaw, Cubore, Feltore, Marore, Santore formed estimate on the future of atomic energy In the mari­ (Ore), and the Oceanstar (Dolphin) time industry. signed on. We believe a definite pronouncement at this time would en­ Pulling into port to be serviced able the maritime industry to more accurately chart its future were the Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa course. Planter, Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Poim 4> 4> 4> ter (Alcoa); Steel Vendor, Steel Navigator, Steel Chemist (Isth­ mian); Evelyn (Bull); Robin Wentley, Robin Trent (Seas Shipping); The tactics of the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Company Warrior (Pan-Atlantic); CS Norfolk during the strike of the company's employees in Portsmouth, (Cities Service); Calmar, Bethcoas-* O., (see page 10) point up again the readiness of some groups ter (Caimar); Baltore (Ore); Grain Trader (Grain); and the Carib among management to engage in union-busting. Queen (TMT). There are some who are complacent enough to' believe that Sheppard expressed the Union's labor organization has now reached the stage of maturity. appreciation to the Seafarers in They believe that the principle of collective bargaining has Baltimore who assisted in the now been so firmly established that it is universally accepted recently-concluded SlU organizing campaign among six towboat com­ —that it cannot be dislodged. Unfortunately, this is not so. There are still many who panies. The year-long drive in the are eager to take away labor's gains. We find them in the port, he said, was made possible by the active participation of Ohio telephone company. We find them among the advo­ Seafarers and rank and file tug- cates of "right-to-work" legislation. Therefore labor must •jboatmen. continue to be vigilant again^; all these forces. Atomic Energy—iHow Close? No Picnic For Unions Walter P. Reuther and Emil Mazey were re-elected president and secretary-treasurer respec­ tively of the United Auto Workers Union at the imion's annual con­ vention in Atlantic City. The 3,000 delegates voted to amend the con­ stitution to provide for a special convention next January which would map plans for forthcoming contract negotiations with the auto industry. They also adopted a reso­ lution calling for an additional 50 cents per month dues from each member. The increased contributio nis to strengthen the union's financial position in the negotia­ tions at which they will seek a 4-day work week with increased pay. 4" 41 t The Senate has approved a bill calling for Federal inspection of poultry and poultry products along the lines long sought by the Meat Cutters Union. The amendment, which stipulates inspection before and after slaughter, is designed for the protection of both the con­ sumer and the workers in the poultry processing industry. The provisions of the amendment will not go into effect until Jan. 1, 1959, although the processors could vol­ untarily make themselves subject to federal inspection one year earlier. 4 4 4 The Newspaper Guild of New York is preparing to demand arbi­ tration of $1 million in dismissal claims for some 300 employes of the defunct Brooklyn Eagle. In January, 1955, the Guild struck the Eagle, demanding benefits equal to those received by em­ ployes on New York's other dailies. The paper went out of business and refused to pay the severance claims. When arbitration was re­ jected, the Guild went to court, where it was successful on appeal. 4 4 4 The Nonferrous Metals Council of the AFL-CIO has called upon the Federation to charter a new union to contest bargaining rights in the industry now held by the independent Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers. The Government has asked the Subversive Activities Control Board to declare the MM&SW as Communist infiltrated and thereby take away the Federal labor law protection enjoyed by the union. The United Steelworkers has already claimed jurisdic­ tion over the 100,000 members in the field. 4 4 4 A mfirathon 22-hour final-settlement-or-strike bargaining session has resulted in a new two-year con­ tract between the members of TWU Local 1 and the Akron (Ohio) Transportation Company. The con­ tract procides for a 20-cent hourly wage increase and a 4-hour reduc­ tion in the work week over the length of the agreement. It also calls for increased hospital and in­ surance benefits. Some cynics say that US ship­ owners transfer their ships for­ eign to save on taxes and wages. But the shipowners are really big-hearted fellows who are only trying to do soniebody a good turn, according to Paul Getty of Tidewater Oil. Getty, who soon expects to have 21 tankers un­ der the Liberian flag, spoke re­ cently at the launching of his newest tanker in France. "I like Liberia," Getty said. "It's a nice little country and I like to help It out." Getty, who owns pieces of oil fields in the Near East and various other enterprises, is re­ puted to be one of the world's richest men. Estimates of his personal fortune have run to nearly $900 million. eration of Free Trade Unions and the International Transportworkers Federation have thrown their full weight behind the proposal. In Canada, where the SIU Canadian District has been spearheading la­ bor's protest against transfers, the Canadian Labor Congress has call­ ed upon the Canadian Government to support the UN proposal. Ten Perct_t Affected Labor's feeling was summed up bv the ICFTU, which pointed out that nearly one-tenth of the world's gross tonnage "is now under flags with which neither owners nor crews have links." The ICFTU called this "a deplorable practice which has ex­ panded rapidly, and gravely affects the social rights and interests of the crewmembers." Hub Yawns At Synfheik 'Tea Party' BOSTON—The Boston Tea Party had a revival this week, but this time it was strictly ersatz. Beantowners got some amuse­ ment out of a Chamber of Com­ merce gimmick to have a group of hired hands disguised as Indians throw crates labeled "Government Waste," "Tax Duplication" and "In­ efficiency in Government" from the deck of a two-masted schooner. One observer wisecracked that "the Chamber left two of its crates on the dock—the ones labeled 'Pork Barrel' and 'Right to Work laws'." On the serious side, job activities continue to be fair. James Sheehan, port agent reported three pay­ off and sign-ons, the Government Camp, Bradford Island and Royal Oak (Cities Service). Among ships in transit were the Steel Chemist (Isthmian), Robin Trent and Robin Mowbray (Robin). The future outlook pretty good, Sheehan said, with a couple of Libertys scheduled in plus the usual tanker and diner callB;- ' r �SEAFARERS P«ffe Twelve LOG-A'RHYTHM: CUPID WINS AGAIN Dan Cupid has thrown another bachelor for a loop, this time veteran Seafarer Earl D. Pattee. Leap year is over and By E. Wiley Carter gone, so now the boys are tumbling on their own. Pattee and his bride, Kath-"*" I shipped aboard the Alice Brovon leen, took the nuptial vows in friends." Pattee said he didn't want anybody to think he was pull­ From the port of Baltimore, States Marine had chartered her. Seattle, with fellow Seafarer ing their leg about his being mar­ Rock N' RoH So Bloomfield lost the score. Just one AB was on the board When I threw in my card, I thought I wouldn't make It—' But it really loasn't hard. She stayed two days around the port For me, this wasn't bad. We then sailed out and headed South, And those Texas gals were glad. John Garber and Miss Vivian Bahr looking on as witnesses. The cere­ mony was followed by a festive celebration in honor of the newlyweds. The photo below was submitted by the new bridegroom "for the benefit of my many non-believing ried now, so the picture was set up as proof of his new status. For the record, it shows the cou­ ple's marriage license backed up by the witnesses and the bride and groom. This surely makes things official. Welcome to the fold, Earl, and best wishes to you both. We took off for the West Coast And had ourselves a time. Of course, the weather helped a lot. We were in a sunny clime. Sailing out of Frisco town The seas were rough and ready. We rocked and rolled with Alice Brown, And boy'. Was that gal steady! For twenty days and twenty nights We rocked and rolled our way. To Yokohama, our first port We sure had earned our pay. We did a different rock and roll In the Land of the Rising Sun, But this is only half the trip. So we've off on another one. Now we can't say how the trip will end Though it really doesn't matter. Our Alice Brown will get us there With a rock and roll and a splat­ ter. 'Sea Spray'-"Red' Newlyweds Earl and Kathleen Pattee (right) celebrate after their marriage in Seattle. Miss Kathleen Bahr and fellow Seafarer John Garber (2nd from left) were the witnesses at the ceremony. SlU, A&G District B.^LTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. Michelet. Agent Capital 7-6538 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarhe. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South La-wrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NHTW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey WiUiami. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9 0600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 S.4N FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 S.4VANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE ....2505 1st Ave. Jeff GiUette. Agent ElUoU 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WIIAIINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave, Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HE.4.DQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETFARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney, Std, R. Matthews. Joint SUP SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. NR MOI4TBEAI. 128>.4 HoHis St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM Ontario 130 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. 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(Prinf Information) NAME S STREET ADDRESS CITY r> ZONE STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subicribar and hava a changa of addresi, pleasa giva your formar address belov/s ADDRESS ! CITY fa • « • • •I 'Adopt-A-Shlp' Plan Supported To the Editor: To stimulate an interest in the minds of our future business men and women concerning the importance of a strong Ameri­ can merchant marine to our economic welfare and the na­ tional defense, the "Women's Organization for the American Merchant Marine, Inc." under­ took the "Adopt-a-Shlp" project. By this plan, school classes. Letters To The Editor AU letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. The deck gang was a salty bunch, And most from "Tea Town" yet. But all in all, the whole darn crew Was as good as any I've met. Wv hit the seas and plowed right through The storm got worse and worse, And as I say, she rocked and rolled At this we'd shout and curse. May 10. 195T LOG ZONE STATI SOUTH CHICAGO...... 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 under the supervision of teach­ ers, correspond with the master, officers and crew of their "adopted" American merchant ship. Thus the plan reaches not only the children and their families but also those who teach the younger generation, the educate r s. The first step in the "Adopta-Ship" plan Is to contact the steamship companies active in the US merchant marine and obtain from them permission to ask the cooperation of their captains. The captain of each vessel Is then approached and, if he Is sufficiently Interested in the work to take on the re­ sponsibility of answering the correspondence personally or through his officers or crewmembers, his ship is "adopted" by a school listed with the com­ mittee. Correspondence from the ship is sent to the pupils in care of thj teacher responsible for the project. The aim of the plan is to teach young Americans, our boys and girls, the necessity of maintaining an adequate mer­ chant marine. Aboard our ship, the John B. Waterman, Capt. Wimmer has been corresponding with stu­ dents of the Moulton Junior High School, Moulton, Iowa. The captain was considerate enough to bring this matter to the at­ tention of the ship's delegate and, during our last meeting aboard, delegate William Wormack explained the importance of this project to the crew. It was agreed by all hands that they will assist the captain in every way possible. I am writing th'is article in the hope that Seafarers aboard other ships will work' together as a unit with their ships' offic­ ers to assure that this project can be a success. Anthony C. Aronica Ship's reporter Wants Savings Plan On Ships To the Editor: For the average Seafarer, sav­ ing money is a touch and go affair. Often a ship is in port only a day or two and getting time off is impossible. The plan I propose <or one similar to it) could alleviate the inconvenience the average sea­ man faces when he tries to save part of his earnings and would also encourage savings by mak­ ing it so easy. The entire trans­ action could take place aboard ship, either at the sign-on or payoff. When the patrolman comes aboard, anyone who wanted to start a savings account could give him a deposit, sign a sig­ nature card and would then be free to make regular deposits. Once a man had started an account, a system could, be worked out to get the deposits to the bank and a man could put as much of his earnings away as he wished each time the patrolman came aboard. Re­ ceipts naturally would be issued in all cases. This convenient method would encourage many to put their money into a safe place rather than carry large amounts of cash on their person. According to the banking rules, bankbooks cannot be held by the bank ^cept by special permission from the banking commission. But if permission could not be obtained to keep them there, then the book could either be mailed to-the seaman or held for him at the local Union hall. The Union could advise the seaman of the number of his book so that be could still make deposits although the book was not actually in his possession. Allotments to the bank might possibly be made in the same way. The question whether a shipping commissioner would allow a man to make an allot­ ment to an open account could easily be resolved. To eliminate confusion, one bank in each port could be designated to accept accounts and deposits in that port. Bank In Any Port Once the system had been in effect for a while, the wrinkles could be ironed out so that a man whose home port was New York could make a deposit to his New York bank even if he paid off in Norfolk or any­ where else. The deposit could be forwarded through the SIU Norfolk branch to New York, and then transacted In the nor­ mal manner. This would be an' ideal savings plan for seaman. A man could sign on at any port in the US and would not have to go further than the Union patrol­ man at the payoff or sign-on to start an account or make regular deposits of his earnings in a safe place. Joseph Pasinosky t 4- This Explains Nature-Lovers To the Editor: Enclosed is a short item from our local Texas City paper, which you might like to print in the LOG. A TREE There's something feminine In a tree. It does a strip tease in the fall. Goes with bare limbs all winter. Gets a new outfit every spring, and Lives off the saps all winter. I would like to contribute some drawings for the LOG, but would like to know if they have to concern sea life or more gen­ eral subjects. If you can Use some, what size drawings can I send which would be suitable for reproduction? My hubby has been a seaman for nearly 17 years and so have my brothers, so they see the LOG, too. Mrs. A! Sandino (Ed note: Original drawings - and other material for the LOG are always welcome, preferably dealing with some aspect of maritime life, seamen or trade unions. The size of the original is optional, depending on the artist's own convenience. Black and white pen and ink or char­ coal drawings reproduce best.) �Pace Tbirteen SEAF ARERS LOG May 10. 1957 Wesf Coast Oldfimers Turn To For Coal Jobs Oldtimers are in the spotlight in the American Coal beef and are com-, ing forward to join the fight. De­ spite their years, veteran sailors, fire­ men and cooks from all coasts are turning to again to demonstrate the fighting spirit that helped to build their unions under the SIUNA ban­ ner. They know from bitter experi­ ence in the beefs of long ago what must be done to bring union condi­ tions to the ACS fleet. What they are doing is a tribute to each of the men participating in this fight. Oldest man to make a job on the two coal ships crewed in Savannah, MCS veteran John Williams (in­ set) is shown cpming down gangway of the Harry L Glucksman. He had 48 years of discharges. fl m l^. Aldeguerra of MCS (top), with 42 years' time, and 43-year-man C. A. Landberg, SUP, sign on the Berry after defeating competitors. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), April 7— Chairman, C. Fischer; Secretary, A. Carpenter. Dispute over delayed sail­ ing. Few houra disputed overtime. Recreation room to be cleaned by BR and slop sink and laundry room to be cleaned alternately by OS and wiper. List to be posted. Laundry room to be left clean, remove trash. Check with patrolman about repairs. Doors to be closed quietly. . These SlU oldtimers, all of whom mode jobs on the Martha Berry, had 113 years' seatime between them. John Munden, AB (left), has 40 years; Russell Stone, oiler, 37 years, and Okol Jones, oiler (right), 36 years. to Ubrary for new ones. Repair list submitted. One man paid off due to Illness—sent to hospital. Crew to stand one hour picket duty in San Juan. Need new gangway. AU home­ steaders on this ship; chow is fine. Good cooperation among steward de­ partment. Ship's fund 114. RION (Actium), April 7—Chairman, C. Hepklns; Secretary, H. Moore. Baker attacked in Bone; Algeria by MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 20—Chairman, J. Mcehan; Secretary, J. Long. Iron or­ dered. Beef with chief mate. All former repairs made. Slop chest sit­ uation discussed. Ship's fund S31. SI to be donated by each new member. Electrician sent to hospital. Ship aaUed short-handed. Steward dept. foc'sles to be painted. Ironing board cover to be provided. IRENESTAR (Sea Traders), Jan. 13 —Chairman, G. Campbell; Secretary, C. Parker. New repair list drawn up. If no payoff on arrival dqy. draw to be given. Widow of longshore boss killed was very grateful for contribu­ tion by crew. French people im­ pressed with SIU crew and goodwill gesture toward them. All members very cooperativo. Ship's fund $10.20. No beefs—longshore work clarified. Some disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to all members in steward dept. Discussion to start arrival pool with percentage going to ship's fund. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), March II—Chairman, H. Ehmsen; Secretary, V. Orencle. Crew entitled to six days subsistence while ship in drydoek. Messhall and rooms will be painted after top-side painting is finished; also passageways. Ship's fund $27.01. One OS paid off in Honolulu. Some disputed overtime. Reports accepted. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. Apple peels and used tea bags to be dlQosed of. Cups to be returned to pantry. Put out night lunch at night; more fresh fruits. New safety rep­ resentatives elected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), April 4— Chairman, T. Waslluhi lecretary, C. OoHetpedales. Old books to be sent on pier-head Jump; to be taken up with patrolman. Several hours dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. Bathrooms to be repaired. Post sail­ ing board according to agreement. VAL CHEM (Valentino Tankers), March 31—Chairman, R. King; Secre­ tary, W. Nesta. Delayed sailing time disputed by captain; will be taken up with patrolman. Ship's fund $.1Q.3.'5. Few hours disputed overtime; One man hospitalized. TV and radio to be turned off during meal hours. Radios to be tuned low so men can sleep. Request different brand of ice cream. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Watarman), March 31—Chairman, B. Parker; Sec­ retary, A. Aronlca. New delegate and" treasurer elected. Ship's fund $13.02. Report accepted. Letter to be sent to headquarters and Waterman regard­ ing bathrooms in quarters back aft. Medicine cabinets to be installed. Beefs to be taken up with delegates. Crew _asked to observe quiet after midnight. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for excellent meals prepared and served. unknown seaman. Baker incompetent and unsatisfactory. Past draws unaatisfactory; to be referred to-patrol­ man. One man hospitaUzed in Algeria. Reports accepted. Foc'sles to be paint­ ed. Baker not to ship above rating of galleyman. Check life boats and gear more often. Foreign money draws to be discussed with patrol­ man. Slop chest to be kept open later on entering US port. Servicca of steward dept. to be taken up with patrolman. GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), March 31—Chairman, B. PuzyskI; Secretary, H. Carmlchaal. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Ship's fund $3.19. One man hospitalized in Holland. Two men logged. Reports accepted. CHICKASAW (Pan-Atl.), April 4— Chairman, H. Hastings; Secretary, O. Beck. Man hospitalized in Miami. Man missed ship; rejoined in Tampa WILD RANGER (Waterman), April $—Chairman, C. Lawsoiii Secretary, D, Ruddy. Delegate commented on excellency of crew regarding con­ duct, behavior & working abiUty. Re­ quest to divide "time off" equally. Ship's fund $17.72. Unable to secure magazines before departure. Reports accepted. Vacate mcssroom when fin­ ished so that others may get chow in time. Bosun gave brief talk on suiJieriority of aU hands and ship in general. Asked everyone to keep up good work. MV PONCB (Ponce Cement), Feb. 24—Chairman, P. Miller; Secretary, O. Knowles. San Juan agent cleared up overtime beefs; will be paid. Ship's fund. $22.49, Motion to make collec­ tion for ship's fund. Need new wash­ ing machine. Locke<$o be repaired or replaced. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Quiet to bo observed dur­ ing meals. COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March IS—Chairman, D. Barry; Sec- (Continued from page 3) . battle for tlie coal fleet. A good number of them are now sailing aboard American Coal ships. Seafarers Vote Thanks Expressing appreciation for the staunch support offered by the Wiest Co^st oldtimers, Seafarers at the last headquarters membership meeting unanimously endorsed a vote of thanks to the tliree West Coast afllliates for their invaluable assistance. The membership noted that the action of these- affiliates has materially assisted the SIU in maintaining its present job edge of 96 to 93 over the National Maritime Union. The arrival of the Casimir Pu­ laski in the coming week is one of two possibly crucial events. The other is the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting which begins May 20. The Council will enter the pic­ ture at the request of AFL-CIQ. President George Meany in a fur­ ther effort to resolve the beef. Meany acted after a second ex­ change of correspondence with NMU President Joseph Curran over the latter's insistence on mis­ representing and distorting Meany's proposals to settle the beef. At a meeting in Washington earlier this year Meany offered a proposed solution which was acceptable to the SIU and all the other marine unions, but was rejected by Curran even though it would have meant giving him jurisdiction over the coal ships. Curran then distorted the outcome of the meeting to give the impression that it was the SIU that had blocked a solution. Meany To Make Report When called to account by IMeany for this misrepresentation Curran charged the AFL-CIO President with prejudice and rancor. Meany for his part announced he intend­ ed to place the entire matter be­ fore the Executive Council and added, "I feel that before the Coun­ cil decides on its approach to this matter it should have an oppor­ tunity to hear a report from me as to the efforts I have made to date." The key to Curran's refusal of Meany's offer was a proposal that he support the AFL-CIO deck and rotary, J. Brigham. Ship's fund $15.30. Some disputed overtime. Complaint on steam lines in foc'sles. New dele­ gate elected. Motion to replace old mattresses and springs—more than four each trip. Messhall to be left clean. Vote to be taken before size­ able amount of ship's fund is spent. Discussion on preparation and serv­ ice of food. Discussion on C-card men—were warned to observe rules, etc. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), April 7 — Chairman, (none); Secretary, J. Byrne. Repair lists submitted. Some disputed overtime. Reports accepted. One brand of ice cream put aboard to avoid disputes. Member requested no smoking in galley by cooks. Safely measures discussed. Need new steel hooks on fore and aft housings—old one rusty. Heavy equipment on fantail needs some attention. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), March 27 — Chairman, A. Bankston; Secretary, F. Shaia. One man hospi­ talized in Brazil; Union notified. $10 donated to hospitalized brother. Mag­ azines purchased. Ship's fund $20. Reports accepted. Pantry to be kept clean. Suggestion to have arrival pool —half of money to be used for prizes and half put in ship's fund. LOSMAR (Calmar), March 24 — Chairman, W. Avcock; Secretary, J. Skarvelts. New delegate elected. One man missed ship—replacement ob­ tained. Discussion on steam; port hole dogs to be repaired. Kood-Ade to be put out every day. More tea to be purchased on West Coast. EMILIA (Bull), April 7—Chairman, C. Gladhlll; Secretary, R. Jopski. New delegate and secretary-reporter elect­ ed. One beef to be settled by patrol­ man. Discussion on distribution of linen. Steward to distribute linen at his convenience. STONY POINT (USPC), April 7— Chairman, M. Olson; Secretary, J. Sullivan. Repair list to be prepared. Ship's fund $19.34. Two hours dis­ puted overtime for restriction to ship in Rto. Need new mattresses. Pump­ man's room needs sougeeing and painting. Foc'sles need sougeeing. engine officers unions in their ef­ forts to get an American Coal contract. The officers' contract is presently held by District 50 of the United Mine Workers which in turn owns a one-third share of the company. Sea Vets Respond In Beef (Continued from page 3) won a steward's utility berth on the Glucksman for Seafarer William "Professor" McKay of New Orleans, 69, who turned up dis­ charges going back to 1907 to do it, A Tclativ® youngster. Seafarer Joseph Savoca came into a Gal­ veston shipyard with the Del Alba and was in Savannah soon after with 39 years on discharges in his pocket. He landed an AB's job on the Glucksman for his efforts. The arrival of the oldtimers here stirred up something like a carnival all over town, although the sailors tempered their enthusi­ asm "far into the night with tall tales of the long ago in maritime," Seafarer Okal Jones reported. "It's nice to meet your old pals and shipmates and hash over the '21 strike ... It all seems sd very fresh to us who have come so far since then . . . This beef is our way of reminding the youngsters that the struggle never ends even now in 1957 . . ." He and other oldtimers in town for the job competition said that despite the beef, members of all unions got along well together. "We had sailed" with some of them "and figured this can be settled without resorting to trouble. Jones, 55, a "youngster" himself with only 36 years' seatime, made an oiler's job on the Martha Berry. "I have a new name now," he added. "The doctor who passed us wanted to know if I was the mascot since I was the youngest one he had examined . . . Now they really call me 'Mascot' . . ." Vote.of thanks to chief cook. Contact patrolman about rider attached to articles regarding statement "north of equator." CHILORE (Or* Nav.), April 4 — Chairman, J. Dalton; Secretary, A. Nash. Minor beef to be taken up with patrolman. Ship's fund $321.71. Reports accepted. New delegate eleet' ed. Discussion on shortage of cups, fresh fruit. Books from Ubrary to b# returned to recreation room. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), April 13 —Chairman, R. Encarnaclon; Secre­ tary, R. Wendell. Check on delayed saUing last trip. One hour disputed overtime. Washing macliine to be kept clean. Keep clothes off valves in fidley room. Washing machine re­ paired. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Soiled Unen to be placed in linen locker. Toaster to be used for toast only, not toasted cheese sand­ wiches. OCEANSTAR (Triton), April 7 — Chairman, P. Lolk; Secretary, R. Perry. Ship's fund $4.80. Alien sail­ ing as saloon messman did not obtain necessary papers to make return trip —was paid off in Bel-gium. Pots and pans to be secured in heavy seas. Messhall to be kept clean at night. Soiled linen to be placed in locker. Vote of thanks to steward dept: also to Senator Magnuson. Washington, D. C. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory), April 7—Chairman, L. Lewis; Secretary, R. McCullock. Draw in Yo­ kohama and every 3 days after. Some men asked for too much money. They have allotments. Have patrolman see about master having, personal aerials taken down. Steward department given a vote of thanks for good food and service. All hands return cups to pantry and keep clean at night. Excercise more care in use of wash­ ing machine. COUNCIL GROVE (CS), April «— Chairman, K. Hallman; Secretary, Si. Voit. New delegate elected. Beef on Unen. toilets in deck head will not work. Several fane out of order. �Pare Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG Del Norte BB Team Tops BA Nine The Del Norte "Stars" have apparently won the first round of-the annual rivalry be­ tween the SlU crews of the Delta Line passenger wagons and the famed Gimnasia y Esgrima In the Argentine capital of of Buenos Aires. According to the first re-^ lost now and then, but the boys ports in, the "Stars" took the of good will for Uncle Sam." Some might say the SIU squads don't seem to have considered that initial encounter by a score of 7-4, Teams fielded by one or an­ could promote a lot more friend­ possibility and just keep on win­ other of the three Delta passenger ship south of the border if they ning. ships have for the past seven or eight years accumulated quite a few silver trophies by winning the seasonal series against the Argen­ tine sports club. Last year the Del Sud "Rebels" took the honors by winning two ma­ jor games for the "Friendship Trophy" on consecutive trips. They also won an earlier contest to sweep the series. According to Seafarer George McFall, a regular on the Delta ships, the competition of the past few years "has promoted improved inter-American relations plus a lot 'Can-Sliakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authoriezd by the SIU. Part of tfie SIU team from the Del Norte is shown ready to board a bus for Palermo Park, Buenos Aires, and their latest encounter with an Argentine club. The SIU "Stars" won 7-4. SEAIAREKS IN THE HOSPITAES USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY D. F. Kazlukewlci Philip Ackroyd James Llppincott Robert Beliveau D. P. Ryan-McNeiUe Candido Bonefont Edw. T. Campbell Ahmed Mehssln Thomas Moncho James H. Fisher Arthur J. Fortner Jan Plorkowskl Eustaquio Rivera E. V. Gelling Jose Rodriguez Estell Godfrey Charles B. Roosa Robert C. Gorbea Chow G. Song Burl. Haire Cesar Izqulerdo Clarence Wallace Alfred Kaju BELLEVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Noah C. Carver Alonzo M. Mllefskl Kaj E. Hansen George R. Nichola Alexander Lcincr R. A. Statham USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. John H. Dietsch Walter G. Stuck# Jonas Heidt USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE, NM Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler James Lauer Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Ludwig Kristiansen Eladio Aris Frank J. Kubek Fortunate Bacomo Frederick Landry Frank T. Campbell Leonard Leidig John J. DriscoU Archibald McGuigan Robert E. Gilbert B. J. Martin William Guenther Albert MartineUi Bart E. Guranick Vic Milazzo John Haak Joaquin Miniz Howard Hailey Norman J. Moore Taib Hassen W. P. O'Dea BUly R. Hill Ben Omar Thomas Isaksen G. A. Puissegur Ira H. Kilgore James M. Quinn ^ E A F=- A PORT O' CAU 675--43V>\vEMcr -12/6 E.BALTi/WaeE SROOfcru/Al Burly ^AL-7/MoeF George E. Renale Stanley F. Sokol S. B. Saunders Michael Toth G. £. Shumaker Harry S. Tuttle Kevin B. Skelly Virgil E. Wllmoth Henry E. Smith Pon P. Wing USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. I. Lopez Albert Birt M. J. McCormick E. G. Brewer L. A. DeWitt Biliie R, Meeks BiUie Padget R. C. Grimes Jimmie Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. August F. Eklund George D. Rourke Jose E. Leston MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. George Amblard Edw. F. McGowan Charles Cochran Walter A. Maas Victor B. Cooper John Mallnowskl James R. Dayton Francisco Mayo Guy G. Gage William Millison Dan Gentry Domingo Orbigoso Gorman T. Glzae Lionel D. Peat W. V. Gontarski Walter Saichuk Edw. P. Scherzer James Gustavson Carl J. Spurck CarroU Harper Percy Harrelsoq, Harry C. Sullivan Robert Littleton Arnold Tilda Patrick Lynch Albert Willis USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Knud Larsen John E. Adams C. D. Anderson William Lawless Louis P. Anderson Alois F. Mauffray WiUiam Bargone William Mauldin VirgU Coash Michael Muzio Cloise Coats Randolph RatcliH Ray DeShong F. Regalado Serio M. DeSosa William Scruggs William DriscoU William Singleton Toefii Smigielski Alfredo Duarte Lucie R. Eiie Wert A. Spencer George G. Gordano Rufus Stough Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton Elmer Groue Lonnie R. Tiekle Sigurd Halvorsen Pedro Vlllabol Joseph F. Harris Frank Vivero William Havelin Charles A. Wahl Sam Henry James E. Ward James Hudson Richard S. Worley Oliver Kendrick Salvatore Zammith Edward G. Knapp D. G. Zerrudo Leo Lang Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Edward G. Morales C. D. Crowder George R. Trimyer Frank HaU Clifford Vaughan May 10. 19» Crew Mourns Lost Shipmate To the Editor: Our voyage to the Far East having been blemished by trag­ edy. We, the crew of the Iber­ ville, would like to make known our deep appreciation to the captain, John T. E. Sodden, for his unfailing - performance in handling the situation when one of our members was lost at sea. Within 30 minutes of his known disappearance, the gen­ eral alarm was sounded, the Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be ibithheld upon request. entire ship searched, lookouts were posted at all mast levels and a boat crew stood by. The ship returned to the approxi­ mate area and a seven-hour search ensued, during which time a boat was lowered and put out to investigate what turned out to be floating debris and birds. The captain also held a prayer service in the days fol­ lowing, with all hands present. We also wish to pass on. our condolences to Brother John W. Smith's family. He will always be remembered by his friends, which numbered many among our ranks. R. J. Henniinger Ship's reporter it t , it Urges Check On A-Menace To the Editor: Within the last six months or so I've been reading articles in several periodicals about the radioactive fall-out from the nuclear e.xplosions set oil by the US and Russia. . A French scientist has stud­ ied the affects of recent radiation sickness on people in Australia from eating flsh that migrated from the bomb testing areas. He has suggested to the Austral­ ian government that all fish factories be equipped with scin­ tillation counters to measure radioactivity in the flsh being processed. In the March 11 issue of "Time" magazine (page 33), a Japanese scientist reported that the average human being con­ tains about eight times more strontium 90 than was reported in the US. While this ship, the Afoundria, was in Formosa on the 23rd and 24th of March, we were hit with the radioactive rain which got most of I'ormosa. Since our ship is not equipped with a counter or a meter, it was impossible to measure the amount of fall-out. And the radio news and newspapers didn't mention how many units were involved in the fall-out. Since scientists cannot be sure of the prevailing winds, they cannot be sure where radioactive rain will fall, or where "a radioactive fish (53.5 units from Bikini waters) will migrate. But if a ship at sea were "hit" with radioactive rain and was equipped to measure the amount of fall-out, it could wash it off with sea water and take protective measures for the personnel aboard. Perhaps the SIU should make some inquiries into this progres­ sively serious situation. Since strontium 90 cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, my suggestion would be to require all ships to be equipped with a scintillation counter just like they're now equipped with fire extinguishers to fight a fire that one can see, feel and smell. Robert N. Walton 4< 4" 4" Oldtimer Asks Pals Ts Write To the Editor: I am landlocked and sick for the sea, so I'd like to have the LOG sent to my, address here in Kansas City. I'd also appreciate mail from any of the boys who sailed on the Seamagic under Captain King, from November, 1950, to December, 1951, or froip any of my old shipmates. My address is 917 Tracy St., Kansas City, Mo. Best of luck to all the broth­ ers. The SIU doesn't need luck, but thanks for everything. Vincent "Curley" Mercon 4" 4 4" Hails Dunaif Crew's Assist To the Editor: I would like to thank the crew of the Charles C. Dunaif for all the help they gave my son and I. My thanks also to Bill, AB, who bought me a bus ticket to get back home. My son is now doing fine. In the minds of my Wife and I, you are all real shipmates. Best wishes for a good trip. Boh Brookshire 4" 44 Thanks Brothers In Prisco Hall To the Editor: This is an open letter to all boys in the San Francisco hall. I'd like to thank each and every one out there for being so nice to me while I was there taking treatment at the US Pub­ lic Health Service hospital. Right now I'm back in Balti­ more. Pat McCann By Bernard Seaman �May 10, 1057 LOG Paye Fifteea What's Up, Doc? CG 'Atom Checks' Ships Entering Boston Harbor SEAFARERS All of the follovAng SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: John Flood Jr., bom April 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John T. C. Donovan, Boston, Mass. Flood, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 4 4 Cathy Patricia Hemby, born 4" 4« 4" Linda Jean Beiiveau, born April February 14, 1957, to Seafarer and 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Clarence E. Hemby, Tampa, Fla. Robert Beiiveau, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4> i t 4 4 4 BOSTON—The Coast Guard has announced that it is tight­ ening its-security ring around Boston harbor to minimize the possibility of an unidentified vessel delivering a sneak atomic 4attack. An 83-foot patrol boat will tain of the Port, or by blinkers. be stationed at designated The Coast Guard warned that no 4 Marc William Friend, born Linda Magaly Valie Vega, born March 21, 1957, to Seafarer and April 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Oliver V. Ortiz, Sabana Grande, Mrs. Allen J. Friend, Brooklyn, NY. PR. Thomas Lewis Horton, born April 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mi-s. Henry L, Horton Jr., Plym­ outh, NC. 4 4 4 Last Call For '57Scholarship Rose Mary Copado, born March Coming into the home stretch 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Faustino H. Copado, Galveston, for the 1957 SIU scholarship awards, ten Seafarers and eight Texas. Seafarers' children are currently .444 Karen Rosalie Dlering, born eligible for the $6,000 four-year Februai-y 12, 1957, to Seafarer and prizes. The panel of educators Mrs. Louis H. Diering Jr., Strat­ which meets annually to -select award winners will convene during ford, NJ. the third week of June. 4 4 4 Several of the contestants have Rob Mathews, bora March 22, already taken the college entrance 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James examination which is a basic re­ R. Mathews, Galveston, Tex. quirement for the scholarship and 4 4 4 the remaining members of the Carlos Leon Colon, bora March group are scheduled to take the 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leo­ May 18 exam. pold Colon, Puerta De Tierra, PR. Under the college scholarship program five awards are presented 4 4 4 Paul Joseph Dickens, born April each year, one of which is reserved 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wood- for a Seafarer. Last year. Seafar­ row Dickens, Hammond, La. ers won four out of five, the larg­ est number taken by crewmembers 4 4 4 Martin Donovan, bora April 10, to date. Your Gear for ship . • • for shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Khakis Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras luggage the SEA CHEST Toto (right) seems a little put out by the photographer's at* tentions, but Seafarer F. T. Di. Carlo, chief cook, manages" to keep her in check. positions at the mouth of the har­ bor, according to the weather, to clear or detain any ship seeking admission. Signals have been estab­ lished which will confirm identi­ fication, or order the vessel to heave to until further identifica­ tion may be made. The white painted boat will ap­ proach each vessel as it enters the harbor. If identification is made, the Coast Guard boat will display its international code flag 0 giving the ship permission to proceed. In bad weather, or when visibility is poor, permission may be obtained by radio from the boat or the Cap- Sub-Chasing Seals Fail; Pigboafs Lack Fish Scent STOCKHOLM—A newspaper article has disclosed the in­ side story of Sweden's experiments with sub-chasing seals. The paper announced that the Swedish navy had removed Itthe "top secret" label from what is probably the fishiest story of World War II. Personals And Notices John A. Dunne Please contact your sister, Mrs. A. Bianchini at 1443 Spain Street, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Ex-George Lawson Will the following former engine department crewmen of the SS George A. Lawson please contact Robert E. Gannon, 825 So. Meyler St., San Pedro, California: John Karliss, Clifton J. Lipsey, Claude S. Jones, Frederick H. Taylor, Har­ old A. Damon, Jr., Donald A: Peterson, Frank Travis, Robert Fravel, and Louis C. Cevette. 4 4 4 Frank Pannette Would you please get in touch with TheUna Wise at Nag's Head, North Carolina. It is very im­ portant. 4 4 4 Ray Herrcra Alfonso Armada would like you to get in touch with him on the SS Santore, Ore Navigation Corp., Sparrows Point or at 1700 Thames Street, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 Charles F. Schuch, would appre­ ciate it if any bi-other who owes him money would please send it as he sorely needs it. He can be reached at PO Box 50, Savannah Beach, Georgia. It is a story of how naval experts and animal doctors combined their efforts to train seals to carry ex­ plosives and hunt down enemy submarines. "Yes, we tried it," a navy spokes­ man said, "and you needn't get flip about it. The seals cooperated but we couldn't handle the fish." Herring Ahoy! Young seals had been captured and put through extensive training at a naval base. There, submarines were sent down with bundles of fresh herring tied to them. The cooperative seals eagerly dove down after the lunch-bearing subs. The first part of the project was successful. But then came the diffi­ culties. For one thing they found that it was almost impossible to attach the explosive charges to the smooth and slippery skins of the seals. They called in the Royal Institute of Animal Medicine to devise a plastic carrier to overcome this difficulty. This was done, after a lot of ex­ periments with different materials, and the seals didn't even seem to mind. But the next problem was the stopper. It seems that despite their intensive training, the seals would only go down after fish-laden subs. That ended the project, as nobody could get herrings to stay around the subs voluntarily. ' B. J. Dzelak Ex-Steel Designer Two packages for you are being held in the SEAFARERS LOG office. Wally Maison Richard Kavanaugb, 63: Brother EXTREMELY URGENT! Please Kavanaugh died contact Bernadine Anroldt, 839 W. in Baltimore, 33 Street, Baltimore, Md., imme­ Maryland, on diately. Anybody knowing the April 10, 1957, above brother's whereabouts please ihform him of this notice. from a heart ail­ ment. He joined 4 4 4 Wallace Jenkins the Union August Contact Emory Jenkins, c/o 20. 1947, and James Summerall, PO Box 227, sailed in the en­ Wabasso, Fla. gine department. He is survived 4 4 4 James W. Duffy by a brother, A1 Kavanaugh, of Get in touch with your draft Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Place of burial is not known. vessel should proceed into the har­ bor without first getting permis­ sion. It announced that it will open fire to prevent any vessel fro.m entering without giving proper identification or failing tq heave to. Since ships must enter by designated lanes^ outgoing vessels were alerted to watch for incoming ships which may be maneuvering in the identification area. This will avoid possible mishaps in any kind of weather. ^ The crew of the Ideal X (PanAtlantic) gave a hearty vote of thanks in appre­ ciation to John Jellette on his resigning his po-, sition as ship's delegate to assist in the American Coal beef. A fine delegate, they said, and one who can be Jellette called upon to do his best for the crew and the Union. 4 4 4 Five months is a long time at sea, but according to reports from the Western ' * Ranger, (North Atlantic), it's a pleasure with a good crew of cooks and stewards. Bosun James Adams said that the food on board had greatly improved Powers since steward Joe Powers went into the galley and took over the third cook's job. Add to that, they reported, a night cook and baker like Leroy Pierson and a messman like Bert Wlnfield, both well known for their fine service, and you have a very happy crew. 4 4 4 Easter, like other holidays, brought a flood of thanks to the stewards department from many ships. Most verbose in their ap­ preciation of the holiday dinner were the members of the Seatrain Savannah, Morning Light (Water­ man), Mankato Victory (Vic. Car­ riers), Dorothy (Bull) and the Steel Maker (Isthmian). '4 4 4 The quarterly auditing commit­ tee elected at the April 17 mem­ bership meeting has completed its assignment for the first quarter of 1957. The committee, whose job is to audit the Unions books, records, bank ac­ counts,' and se­ curities, consist­ ed, as required, of two men elect­ ed from each of the three depart­ ments, the deck, steward and en­ Zekendc gine. Committee members were Edward Anderson, Warren Cassidy, WUUas Helms. Robert Joy, Antonio Sctaiavone, and Bozo Zekencic. it �SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Senate Will Honor LaFollette, Author Of Seamen's Act Steady Upturn Anticipated in Seattle's Jobs SEATTLE—Job activity haa been good in this port during the past two weeks, reports Jeff Gil­ lette, port agent. There were three ships paying off, two of them sign­ ing on, and four vessels in-transit. The Auburn (Alba), Wacosta (Waterman), and Western Ranger (Denton) paid off. The Wacosta and Western Ranger later signed on. Tfie Seamar, Losmar, Marymar (Calmar) and Afoundria (Water­ man) were in port to be serviced. Next period should be just as good, Gillette said, with four or'five pay­ offs expected thus far. The au-thor of the 1915 Seamen's Act, Senator Robert La­ Follette, Sr., has been honored as one of five outstanding US Senators whose portraits will be hung in the Senate office building. The other four chosen were John Calhoun, Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, a famous trio from the pre-Civil War Senate, and Senator. RobFdllette. He said to the Senator ert A. Taft. LaFolMte had a long dis- that he wanted to interest him in the cause of the American sailor, tinguisheu career in the Sen­ and he added that he wanted to ate, and in his native state of be free. The Senator did not Wisconsin where the LaFollette clan dominated political affairs for many years Such was his follow­ ing that he was the only American leader in the 20th century who suc­ cessfully started a third political p,arty, the Progressive Party. (Not to be confused with the later Pro­ gressive Party of Henry Wallace.) On that ticket he campaigned for the presidency in 1924, drawing just under five million votes com­ pared to Calvin Coolidge's 15,700,000 and 8 million for Democrat James Davis. During his Senate career from 1906 to his death in 1925 LaFol- know what he meant and ques­ tioned him further saying surely there were no slaves under the American flag, that Lincoln had changed all of that. Furuseth re­ plied, 'Yes; but not for the sailor.' Senator LaFdllette took an immedi­ ate interest in the struggle . . . "Test after test was carried to the United States Supreme Court. The Court ruled against the sea­ men, holding the 13th amendment to the Constitution was intended to free Negro slaves and that sea­ men remained bondmen under the law." Finally in 1912, the Seamen's Act was passed, but was vetoed by President Taft. It wasn't until three years later that LaFollette's and Furuseth's joint endeavor came to a successful conclusion. US, Poland Near Pact For Aid $ Andrew Furuseth lette was noted for his champion­ ship of liberal causes including regulation of railroads, the direct election of US Senators (now in the 17th amendment), women's suf­ frage and taxation according to ability to pay. It was in December, 1909, that LaFollette and Furuseth started an alliance which resulted in the pas­ sage of the "Seamen's Bill of Eights" five years later. As re­ ported by his son, Robert LaFol­ lette, Jr., "One morning in Decem­ ber, 1909, Andy for the first time went to see Senator Robert M. La- Water, Water Everywhere Water covers an estimated 70 percent of the Earth's surface in oceans, rivers, lakes and gla­ ciers, but that doesn't even take into account what's hiding be­ neath the surface, in the form " of ice. In Antarctica, where about 90 percent of the world's ice is believed located, scientists have just discovered that one US polar base is resting on 10,000 feet of ice, half of it above sea level and the rest below. Last year, some American flyers re­ ported ice surfaces as high as 14,000 feet in Antarctica at the farthest point from tht sea. This Represents an awful lot of icecubes, any way you figure it. WASHINGTON — The United States has virtually reached agree­ ment to offer Poland a $95 million aid program of farm surpluses and machinery to bolster her sagging economy. The amount is a .substantial in­ crease above that offered by the US earlier and about one-third the amount originally requested by the Polish delegation. But it is under­ stood that the negotiators were sat­ isfied with the aid offer. Since the pre-sent farm surplus disposal authority, which author­ izes sales to "unfriendly" nations, is almost exhausted the actual sign­ ing of the agreement must await Congressional passage of an appro­ priation which will add $1 billion to the authority. Farm Surplus Of the total amount of the pro­ gram, about $80 million will be in the form of surplus farm commodi­ ties, mainly wheat, cotton, fats and oils, and the rest in mining and drilling machinery. The reason for the Polish request is to enable the government to free Polish peasants from compulsory delivery to the government of farm commodities, especially wheat. A government reserve stock of wheat could be used to prevent any sharp increase in prices in case these deliveries could not be made. It was a similar loan and aid offer from the United States to Yu­ goslavia that enabled that nation to modify her system of compul­ sory deliveries, one of the first steps in her drive to freedom from Moscow domination. Named lost week as one of the five US Senators selected for the Senate Hall of Fame, the late Robert M. LaFollette Sr. (right) was the author and sparkplug with Andrew Furuseth of the historic Sea­ men's Act of 19ii5. He is shown with his son, Sen. Robert M. LaFollete Jr., in 1924 when he ran for president on an independent ticket. Hq Sees Job Spur In Operators' Plans NEW YORK—The job outlook for SIU members is on the upgrade, reports Claude Simmons, port agent. With shipping booming for the past month and some of the operators in initial stages of expansion plans, the improvement is ex­ (Western Tankers); Cantigny CS Miami (Cities Service) all paid off. pected to continue. West Coast Co. To Buy Prudential SAN FRANCISCO—Negotiations have been virtually completed by American President Lines for the acquisition of the Prudential Steamship Corp. APC is under contract to the West Coast affiliate of the SIU. Prudential, an NMU contracted operator, owns three Victorys, has two more under charter and one in which it holds an interest. Although not officially confirmed, it is reported that APL will make a cash payment of some $5 million and assume the mortgage obliga­ tions of the steamship corporation. This is the second large acquisi­ tion by American President Lines in the past year. Late last year it acquired the fleet of nine vessels owned and operated by American Mail Line. The President Lines now control some 41 vessels and has seven others which it is now readying for service. Prudential operates between North Atlantic ports and the Medi­ terranean. The Robin Wentley (Seas) Job activity has continued on the upswing with some positions hung Steel Worker, Steel Navigator up on the board with no takers for (Isthmian); Pan Oceanic Trans­ a couple of days. During the past porter (Penn. Nav.); Ocean Ulla period a total of 27 vessels paid (Ocean Trans.), and the Arickaree off, 6 signed on and 3 were serv­ (USPC) signed on. Simmons requested that the iced in-transit. The jump in the number of payoffs accounted for membership take advantage of the most of the activity, most of them facilities offered in the newlywith a big turnover in crews, he opened health center before it gets added. The Grain Trader taking too busy. There is not much of a on a full crew for her Japan run delay for appointment right now, he urged, but things are picking up also boosted shipping, he said. very fast. Isthmian Charters Among major developments ac­ counting for an expected shipping rise was the Government's ap­ proval of Isthmian's application for the charter of eight Governmentovmed Victorys for their India and Persian Gulf runs. Also, Seatrain has announced plans for the purchase of water­ front property in Edgewater, New | One of the first bene­ Jersey, and Savannah, Georgia, and fits adopted by the Plan, for the construction of a hew ves­ it entitles Seafarers in the sel. hospital more than one The last few editions of the LOG week to $21 a week in have reported on Pan-Atlantic's benefits for as long as progress in their new conversion they are hospital in­ program. Already underway is the patients. The benefits conversion of the C-2 Gateway City go to all men who have into a containership. Another SIUworked 90 days or more ccntracted company has disclosed in the preceding calendar plans to purchase a number of ad­ ditional ships. year and one day in the All of these reports indicate one past 90 on SIU ships. thing; bigger and better SIU ship­ ping in the coming montlis. Vessels in Pond During the past period the Kathryn, Elizabeth, Arlyn, Beatrice, Angelina (Bull); Seatrain's New Jersey, New York, Louisiana, Texas, Savannah, Georgia; Steel Navigator, Steel Worker, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.); Almena, Maxton, Ideal X (Pan Atlantic); Alcoa's Planter, Runner, Pointer; Mermaid (Metro); Pacific Ocean (World Carriers); McKettriQk Rills YOUR Seafarers Welfare Plan j Hospital I I BenetU SEAFARERS INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT � 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/. 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TUG FLEET VOTES SIU WC UNIONS, SIU STEP UP COAL FIGHT SHIP GIVEAWAY BIDS RISE SELECT FIRST 2 VICTORYS FOR ISTHMIAN TRANSFERS COMPEL GOV’T TO BYPASS ’50-50’ SHIP LAW 1ST COOK SCHOOL OPENED BY MCS SEATRAIN PLANS ADDED SERVICES SEE A-SHIP COMMERCIAL IN 7 YEARS KERN HILLS ON ARAB BLACKLIST ONASSIS TANKERS FLY COOP-MA DOESN’T SEEM TO KNOW US WELFARE FUND CONTROL SEEM; MEANY BACKS BILLS WC UNIONS POOL THEIR PENSION $$ PRESIDENT ORDERS STUDY OF OIL IMPORT REDUCTION WORLD LABOR GROUP SEEK UN ACTION ON ‘RUNAWAYS’ WEST COAST OLDTIMERS TURN TO FOR COAL JOBS DEL NORTE BB TEAM TOPS BA NINE CG ‘ATOM CHECKS’ SHIPS ENTERING BOSTON HARBOR SENATE WILL HONOR LAFOLLETTE, AUTHOR OF SEAMEN’S ACT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/10/ 1957 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. XIX, No. 10  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7b50d9dbd2459727914ee6ec78b7c2c7.PDF 2544090e1cf85fc46d14b5b79b120eaf PDF Text Text Vol. XIX No. 9 ^ SEAFARERS LOG April:16 1953r • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • -I -Story On Page 3 Open 1st Medical Center Story On Page 3 l-'C ' Mfr... Ifz Dedicafion Of SlU Center Senator Warren Magnuson cuts ribbon formally opening first seamen's medical center 'as SlU Sec.-Treas. Paul Hall (left) and Dr. Aaron Kottler of Kings County Medical Society look on. Above, Dr. ioseph Logue, director of center, speaks at cererstoiy on page $, Other photos on back page.) -r'4 :-i. �Fare Two SEAFARERS LOG A^l 26. I95r MEBA Vows Continued Coal Fight, Hits Cur ran WASHING-TON—Again expressing determination to fight the American Coal beef to a finish in conjunction with the deck officers union, Herbert Daggett, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, has denounced NMU President Joseph Curran's dis­ tortions of the facts of thei case. would have involved SIU with­ drawal from the field and recogni­ In a letter to AFL-CIO J. K. McLean, president, presents plaque to Copt. Emanuel Patronas (right) of the Wild Ranger for running the safest ship in the Waterman-Pan Atlantic fleet in the 1956 Safety Sweepstakes. The Wild Ranger had one lost-time accident during January, but completed the rest of the year unblemished. Wild Ranger Wins Award As Safest Waterman Ship The SS Wild Ranger is by no means as reckless as her name makes her out to be. The Waterman-Pan-Atlantic C-2 has Just been cited as the safest ship of the fleet for 1956, She had only one lost-time'*^ accident during a full year of operation totalling 382T04 man-hours of work, and that was in January, 1956. For the rest of the year, the Ranger had a spot­ less safety record among all the 39 SlU-manned ships in the com­ pany's combined fieet. News of the Wild Ranger's achievement comes in the wake of a "world's record" claim by the Robin Tuxford, also manned by an SIU crew. Until last December, the Tuxford had rolled up a record of 502 consecutive days without a single lost-time accident aboard. The ship's crew claims this topped all previous safety marks anywhere in the world for freight ships. Recognition for the Wild Ranger came in the form of a plaque awarded to the ship by company president J. K. McLean. The plaque will be fi.xed in the ship's companionway permanently. The Ranger will also have the privilege of dy­ ing a white safety fiag all the rest of the year to attest to its record among Waterman—Pan - Atlantic ships for 1956. Capt. Emanuel Patronas was master of the Ranger for most of the period involved. He is now commanding the Beau­ regard. Lk. Charles Machinists Win Strike LAKE CHARLES — The two month Machinist Union strike against the Columbia Southern Chemical Company has been set­ tled with the signing of a new contract embodying better wages and conditions. Talks are now on with Cities Service Refinery, but no difficulty over their contract is expected. Shipping in this area, i-eports Fort Agent Leroy Clarke has been very good during the past period. Quite a few men also shipped on SUP vessels. The Chiwawa, Bradford Island, CS Norfolk, Royal Oak, CS Miami, Government Camp (Cities Service!, Rion (Actium); Val Cfaem (Valen­ tine), and two SUP vessels hit the porf iSuf-lng trie' past period^ , President Meany, Daggett de­ clared "NMU President Curran's statements as published in the press . . . again attempt to distort the facts in the dispute of the AFLCIO licensed officer organizations with American Coal, a dispute which commenced lon^ before the SIU entered the picture. The ef­ forts of the national MEBA and MM&P to combat the large scale attempted invasion of our long es­ tablished jurisdiction by a com­ pany union set up by District 50 are brushed aside by Curran who refers to the picketing of American Coal ships by" the MEBA and MEBA President Herbert Daggett MM&P as 'only incidental to the eflort of SIU to bust NMU's legiti­ ized Meany's letter to Curran as mate contract with the company'." "correct in every detail . . ." as The Daggett letter, as quoted in to the facts of the Washington MEBA's official publication, "The meeting of marine unions and Amei'ican Marine Engineer" de­ further called Meany's proposals clared that Curran's distortions of "in the best tradition of basic trade fact were a challenge to the "in­ unfbn principles." tegrity and good judgement" of the "It was at this meeting that AFL-CIO president, It character- Meany made proposals which Joe Curran—Man Out Of Step For a fellow who was shouting.f he would "fight to the death" a couple of weeks ago. NMU Presi­ dent Joseph Curran has switched his pitch innumerable times since then. It was in the course of one of his diatribes against the SIU that Curran rose solemnly and pro­ claimed in capital letters "WE ARE PREPARED TO FIGHT TO THE DEATH." Hollywood never filmed a more stirring drama, but offhand it doesh't seem to have much bear­ ing on trade union issues. Curran started off originally be­ laboring SIU for daring to assert that it might claim a new shipping company. Then his watchword was that SIU was for "hiring off the dock." He worked that phrase thor­ oughly all the while that he was supporting District 50's company officers union which hired off the dock. Of course, every unlicensed man who has been hired for the American Coal ships was a union veteran from a union hiring hall, NMU and SIU. Tantrums Don't Work When he found that his tantrums weren't frightening off the SIU iiiiiiiiPiii and the AFL-CIO officers unions whipped, Curran has to have an Cun-an called on George Meany alibi in advance. The SIU, which and demanded that something be was so whip-able the day before, done. Meany took action accord­ "is fighting it dirty all the way." ingly; in fact he offered Curran Curran snivels further . . . "they the whole coal fleet if he would are following through in the same just live up to trade union prin­ unscrupulous Qnderhanded man­ ciples and support the officers. ner . . . Their officials showed no Curran's answer was an evasion inclination for taking on NMU in to cover up his obligations to Dis­ a fair fight." trict 50 and the company. Even the judiciary can't escape That called for him to whistle a without an attack on its integrity, new tune, and this time it was an "AFL-CIO Palace Guard" that was so the courts are accused of "anxi­ "scheming" against him. (Before ety to please the SIU." Then Curran shines up his coun­ that, he boasted the AFL-CIO would surely "call the SIU to ac­ terfeit halo and piously pro­ count.") The AFL-CIO suddenly claims "NMU will play the game became allies of the devil as part straight . . ." His idea of "playing of an "SIU swindle," and as for it straight" is to stooge for the George Meany—well in Curran's company and its company union. book he is guilty of "prejudice, The officers' unions are also al­ disregard for facts and personal ternately wheedled and scorned. rancor." According to Curran, it's okay for In the next scene we find Joe District 50 to hire off the street, Curran, bristling with anger and but the MEriA and MM&P are defiance and getting ready to "party to the effort to sabotage the "whip the SIU." But suddenly the union hiring hall" when they re­ setting chanties, just in case tlje fuse to be bulldozed by J9e CimranL ; Somehow, the audience is sup­ tion of exclusive jmisdiction for the NMU provided the latter sup­ ported the AFL-CIO officers un­ ions. All of the imions present, in­ cluding the SIU, a9cepted the Meany proposal, but the fiMU re­ jected it, apparently because of its prior commitments to District 50 of the United Mine Workers. The iatter is part owner of the com­ pany and also has contracts for the coal ship officers. WASHINGTON—Merchant Ma­ rine spokesmen here are keeping a watchful eye peeled as the Ad­ ministration's foreign-aid program faces possible sharp cuts in a Congressional economy drive. The US Chamber of Commerce, which has been a vocal spokesman for Government budget-cutting, led off the attack against foreign aid by calling for an $800 million re­ duction in the program. President Eisenhower's budget called for $4.4 billion for this purpose. A recent Senate study on for­ eign aid pointed out that the US maritime industry and of course, US seamen, are heavily dependent on foreign aid for cargoes. The cargoes provided by this program and by the agricultural surplus dis­ posal system are moved under the "50-50" law. With US ships' share of foreign cargoes shrinking to a new low, just about 18 percent, the Government-generated. business has become an increasingly large percentage of US ship cargoes. The Chamber of Commerce position was taken at hearings be­ fore a special Senate committee. Other testimony critical of the program was given by an ILO representative who told the com­ mittee that the program had dis­ regarded the need to improve la­ bor conditions in many areas. Some projects, he said, totally ignored the conditions of the workers in­ volved and as such reflected un­ favorably on the US.' Foreign aid has been slated as the'number one target of oppon­ ents of the President's budget. So far, most .of the budget-pruning has been in the House of Repre­ sentatives which initiates money bills. The House has not yet acted on the foreign aid issue. posed to get the impression that the AFL-CIO, the SIU, the SUP, the MEBA, the BME, the MM&P, the courts, the Labor Board and anyone else you might want to throw in are all playing dirty against clean, fair-playing Joe Cur­ ran. The only honorable ones in this Curran ^fantasy production are American Coal, the company union (which owns one-third of Ameri­ can Coal), and a fellow named Joe Curran. Vol. XIX No. 9 Of course, this isn't the fir.st April 28. 1987 time Curran-has found himself out of step with the labor movement and at loggerheads with the facts. There have been times before when he. deliberately aligned himself PAUI HAU, Secretary-Treasurer HERBIRX BRAND. £ditor. i BERNARO SEA­ with hostile forces against the in­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN terest of the labor movement. In SPIVACX, AL HARBIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. Area Repre­ his treatment of trade union issues sentative. Bnx MOODT.- Gulf ' he has constantly employed the Stalinist technique. In this pat­ Publlihtd bIwMhIy ar th« haadquartara of tha Saafarara Intarnaticnal Union, Aftern he is a "militant trade union­ lantic A Culf Dlttricf, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth ist" in Washington conferences and Avanuo, Brooklyn 33, NY. Tal. HYaclnth 9-*600. Entered aa sacond class matter the shipowners' boy down on the at tha Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under waterfront. This is just another the Act of AOS. 24, 1912. oqcasion the same yelp- 4. .. „ (l^e coal siory, page 8) SEAFARERS LOG �.y,, Par* Tbret: SEAFARERS LOG April 28.198T SlU SWEEPS BALT, TUG VOTE Port Total Almost Unanimous; Another NLPB Win Expected BALTIMORE—^Towboat and harbor craft workers of the Greater Baltimore area went to the polls this past week and registered a smashing, near-unanimous vote for SIU representation. An announcement by the National Labor Relations Board, which conducted^ subsidiary of United States Lines. ports and among workers in the the balloting, revealed that aMechanics at the Curtis Bay main­ tidelands oil industry. Major employees of five compan­ tenance shop and carfioatmen in SIU victories have been scored ies had voted 127 to 9 in Atlantic Transport were included in recently In both of these areas. the polling. The latter voted In A victory was also scored in the favor of the SlU Harbor separate balloting. The sixth com­ Baltimore area last month when and Inland Waterways Di­ pany* to be voted today is Arundel bargemen and bridgemen of the Western Maryland Railway ^Com­ vision, with five ballots voided. Sand and Gravel. Negotiations for a first-time SIU pany voted 28 to 0 for the SIU. A sixth company will be voted HIWD contract are expected to SIU Baltimore port agent Earl today, with indications that begin with the companies shortly. Sheppard hailed the outcome of the the results will follow the same Senator Warren Magnuson watches as SlU Sec.-Treas. Paul Hall unveils plaque dedicating,clinic in memory of Seafarer Pete Larsen. The plaque was placed on the wall behind the counter-in th* lobby of the clinic. pattern. Approximately 45 tugs and other harbor craft are involved. The five companies whose' employees went SIU in the NLRB balloting are Curtis Bay Towing, Harper Tow­ ing, Baker and Whitely, Baltimore Towage and Lighterage, and At­ lantic Transport, the last named Year-Long Campaign The NLRB voting climaxed an intensive, year-long organizing campaign by the SIU among the Baltimore area's towboat and harbor craft workers. At the same time, intensive SIU organizing campaigns have been carried on among tugboat workers in Gulf First Sea Union Medical Center Now Open In NY With Senator Warren Magnuson cutting the ceremonial ribbon, the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical center, first seamen's health center in maritime, was officially opened in Brooklyn on Tuesday, April 16. The next morning the center was functioning in full swing, giving complete physical examinations to Seafarers and ^recommending treatment The following is the text on where necessary by private Foreign Commerce Committee, Larsen in whose honor the center cited the center as an example of was named. Larsen was so hon­ the plaque dedicated to Pete physicians or the Public "union responsibility'* and union ored, Hall said, "not because he Larsen: "The first to be established under provisions of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, this medi­ cal center is dedicated to the memory of the late Pete Larsen (1924-1956) who was representa­ tive of tbe thousands of Sea­ farers playing a vital role in the functioning of the American merchant marine. Like them, he contributed to the improve­ ment of conditions achieved for all Seafarers. This center stands as an example of these achievements. "The Union and management are jointly sponsoring this med­ ical center—^first In the mari­ time industry—^to advance fur­ ther the health and well-being of the seafaring man." maturity. Recalling the days when was a hero, but because the memHealth Service.merchant ships were considered a Conilnued on Page 15 Dedication ceremonies for the center, which is named the dumping ground, Magnuson point­ Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic, drew an audience of more than 500 guests from the ranks of the in­ dustry, various Government agen­ cies including the US Publifc Health Service and the Coast Guard, the medical profession, and the trade union movement, plus Seafarers themselves off nearby ships and from the headquarters hall. The center Is located at 3rd Avenue and 21st Street, Brooklyn, just one block from the headquar­ ters hall and a few steps from the Bull Line docks. Before the ribbon-cutting, the audience heard brief dedication speeches. In his remarks to the au­ dience, Senator Magnuson, chair­ man of the Senate Interstate and ed to the center as an example of the tremendous progress achieved by marine unions and the maritime industry as a whole. Turning to industry problems, the Senator indicated he would press strongly for some kind of limitation on ship transfers. He staunchly defended Government aid to the merchant marine as es­ sential to the national economy and national defense. "The whole cost of shipping sub­ sidy for one year," he pointed out, is not more than the cost of a single Navy cruiser." 'Good Union Man* SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall also spoke at the dedication to pay tribute to the late Pete A few of the cnqny Seafarers and guests who attended the dedication of the health center ]am th* lobby of Jhe clinicofter the ceremonies. " ' " * ' V voting as "convincing proof that harbor workers want representa­ tion by an established seaman's union. Lack of such representation in the past has resulted in Bal­ timore area harbor worker® lagging behind other ports on all aspects of their wages and working condi­ tions.'Closing The Gap' "Our first order of business here," Sheppard said, "is to start closing this gap. We intend to continue our efforts and to support the Greater Baltimore harbor workers in their fight for decent wages and working conditions, just as we have successfully done among workers in other areas." The SIU was the only union en the ballot in the six-fieet vote. Another organization in the field, District 50 of the United Mine Workers, could not qualify for a place on the ballot, but attempted to get the Baltimore harbor men to vote for "no union." The Dis­ trict 50 campaign was able to muster only nine votes against the SIU. A factor in the vote was unContinued on Page 15 Well-Wishers Laud Center As Milestone Heralded as a major achievement in maritime, the launch­ ing 'of the Seafarers Welfare Jlan Medical Department in Brooklyn was also greeted by a flood of congratulatory mes­ sages sent to the Union fromf, AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington and trade union. Government and shipping officials from all over the nation. Among the messages received was one from David Dubinsky, president of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union; "Delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations on Important occa­ sion of dedication of your union's medical department. This marks another step forward by your un­ ion in bringing to your members added services so essential to the health and well-being of the Sea­ farers. "May you continue on the pro­ gressive road along which you have come." ILGWU Pres., David Dubinsky A similar wire came from Mor­ ris Brand, medical director of the of the ILG, which maintains its Sidney Hillman Health Center op­ own health center in that city. erated by the Amalgamated Cloth­ A message from David Siegal, ing Workers. Dr. Brand is also president. New York Dining Room president of the Association of La­ Employees Local 1 of the Hotel bor Health Administrators. "Con­ and Restaurant Workers, said in gratulations to the Seafarers Un­ part: "When I consider ... the for­ ion," he wired, "for making avail­ ward strides made by your union, able medical service to members in I feel justified in saying the Sea­ your own center, which will add farers are deserving of the great­ greatly to health and well-being of est praise . . ." membership." Dr. Leona Baumgartner, New "Warmest congratulations" also York City Commissioner of Health, came from Bill Ross, manager of lauded the "excellent facmtiea".of th* iPhiladelphia Dress Jbint Board th* center. • •• �L [ ' Faf« Four SEAFARERS LOG April 26, 1957 Stoklng's Not A Lost Art Yet 1/ ' I'- Fireman Bishop Creeck of the SlU Grer^l" Lakes District throws bucketful of coal on fire of the Huron, a bulk carrier. Huron was slated for conversion to oil, but rising price of fuel has kept her on a cool diet. SlU Men Making Log Limit Work NEW YORK—^Negotiation of logging limits in the SIU con­ tract has paid off, Claude Simmons, New York port agent de­ clared, Last year, he said, the operators fought strenuously when the Union negotiated the"*^ just rights, he will in turn give you clause to do away with two your just due." for one loggings in the con­ Shipping Up Strongly tract. Some of them claimed the performance of many of the ships' crews would get worse because there would be less disciplinary control. There has been no indication of this development. On the con­ trary, Simmons announced, most of the crews have shown themselves very competent in disciplining themselves and in improving their performance. "It all goes to show," he said, "that if you give a man his 2 Contracts Granted For Atom Ship r, Ij-t T WASHINGTON'—Two contracts for the plan, design and engineer­ ing of the newly proposed nuclearpowered passenger - cargo vessel have been granted to the firms of George G. Sharp, Inc., and Babcock and Wilcox. Clarence G. Morse, Maritime Administrator, announced that the contract for the preparation of the specification and associated engi­ neering work had been awarded to the Sharp organization, well-known designers in the maritime industry. They have designed such vessels as the Del Norte (Mississippi), the Panama, Cristobal, and Ancon (Panama). A $9 million contract covering the design, and development of a nuclear reactor and components of the ship's propulsion plant was awarded by the Atomic Energy Commission to Babcock and Wilcox. The plans call for a pressurized water reactor of an advanced type capable of a continuous output of 20,000 shaft horsepower. The reactor will be unclassfied and the technology developed in the project will be available to American in­ dustry. The new vessel, the first Ameri­ can built merchant vessel to be propelled by a nuclear energy, is ccbeduled for completion by early 186(L Shipping during the past period has picked up notably in this port. Besides 20 vessels paying off, 4 signing on, and 17 in-transit. Wa­ terman's SS Warrior came out of the shipyard and took on a full crew. The Kathryn, Hilton, Beatrice, Angelina, Frances (Bull); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Ran­ ger, Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa); Topa Topa, Yaka (Water­ man); Steel King, Steel Vendor (Isthmian); Robin Wentley (Seas); Cantigny, Royal Oak, CS Norfolk (Cities Service), and Sea Monitor (Excelsior) all paid off. The Robin Kettering, llobin Kirk (Seas), Topa Topa and Yaka signed on. The Sea Monitor has been sold by Excelsior Steam Ship Company to Grainfleet Steam Ship Com­ pany, both SlU-contracted opera­ tors. It should be taking on a full crew within the next few days. They're I all talking I I I about I I I Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that die Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy of its mailing lists. I I I I I I it. . . I I Of course they're all talking about it, for safety should be everyone's Immedi­ ate concern. A Setifarer out at sea is far more suspectible to accident than a shoreside worker because a ship is a more dan­ gerous place to be. What's more, he finds it much tmore difficult to receive proper care than while he's ashore. That's where the shipboard safety com­ mittees come in. It's their fob to translate the talk into action, to see to it that every­ thing is as shipshape as humanly possible and that everyone does his Job properly. The easiest, and fastest, way of letting your shipmates know of accident areas and of safer ways of working is to talk it up at the safety discussions. Help your shipboard safety committee make your ship the safest one afloat. I 1 I An KJ,o^Sofe' 'Ship I �- SEAFARERS LOG April 29.1957 Page Fire Doubt Runaway Ships Available For US Needs •WASHINGTON—strong doubts that ships transferred to runaway flags would be available for American use in time of emergency have been voiced by Sen. Warren Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Com-' merce Committee. has been introduced by Sen. Mag­ Highlighting Senate hear­ nuson, and is being considered by The SS GaJeway City at Mobile shipyards where she is now being converted into a traiiership. The former C-2 is the first of four Pan Atlantic vessels, scheduled for sea-land trailer operations by the end of the year. ShipVill carry 204 loaded trailer bodies. Conversion Work Starts On First Containership MOBILE—Work is already underway converting the SS Gateway City into a contain­ ership, the first step in Pan Atlantic Steamship Company's revolutionary sea-land trailership program The Gateway City is the Each trailer will be specially tracks. These tracks are tested at first of four C-2's the company fitted with four corner posts to any angle, or degree of list, there­ plans to covert into trailer- enable them to be safely stacked, by simulating conditions that can _8hips and Iiave In operation by the end of the year. ~ The Azalea City is due in the Mobile shipyard by April 26, the Bienville sometime in early July, and the Fairland in mid-July. They will mark the be­ ginning of a new type, of coastwise Service to be offered by Pan-At­ lantic. The conersion program consists, in part, of the- addition of sponsons amidship each vessel. These spon. sons, which will cover some 370 feet, will add about 72 feet to the width of the vessel, and will help stabilize the ship while loading and tinloading. The yard will also re­ move the conventional cargo booms from the vessels and add two spe­ cial' traveling cranes, fore and aft. These cranes, will stand on legs that -roll on tracks along the edge of the vessel. They have two ex­ tensions overhanging the sides of the ships. The trailers will be hauled up under the craned which will pick them from their chassis, carry them laterally across the deck, and deposit them in the hold. one on top of the other, without danger of their crumpling. There will be five layers of trailers be­ low deck, and one trailer on top of the hatch cover. The ships will be able to carry 204 trailers apiece. A spokesman for the Skagit Steel Company, builders of the cranes, said all of the cranes, will be fully rigged on the plant ground be expected in the loading and unloading at the docks. Pan Atlantic plans eventually to convert more vessels under their long range program. In order to accomplish this, the Pan-Atlantic breakbulk coastwise service will be suspended at the completion of the voyage of the SS Warrior in early May. Okay Isthmian's Bid For 8 Victory Ships WASHfNGTON—Isthmian's application to charter eight Government-owned "Victory ships for the India and Persian Gulf runs has been approv^ by the Federal Maritime Boai^d. The first of the ships , is ex--* pected to go Into service by will include strategic materials like ^ maiiganese and other ores June 1. Under terms of the Board's an­ nouncement, the SIU - contracted operator ^vili carry commercial cargo outbound on its regular berth service. The homeward cargo Highly recommended by the The Asiatic cooking of George ship's safety committee on the Mi Chang, reports ship's delegate Antinous was the following pro­ John Jellette, is converting the cedure suggested crew of the Ideal X into real curry by engine depart­ eaters. George is ment safety rep­ loading the boys resentative John u p with some Brady. Brady mighty flne egg suggested that foo young and cluster lights be other assorted •picked up each Far East dishes. day in port when You couldn't find used and checked by the electri­ any better this Chang Brady side of Hong cian. Bad ones would then be taken to the elec­ Kong, the gang says. trical locker for repairs and good » * » ones would be kept in the mast locker. Following this procedure, In appreciation of a fine Job he said, the rest of the crew would done, the crew of the Barbara be assured that any light found in Frietchie extended a vote of the mast locker would be in good thanks to J. W. Corcoran as he re­ working condition. This would signed as ship's delegate. James also cut down on the number of "Seabiscnlt" McFarlin was elected cluster lights which have bad plugs to the post by acclamation. Thanks which could cause a flashback were also given to F. Hipp of the' when plugged in, severely burn­ "Mae" and C. Nelson, hisjsuccessor ing the^'pne handlipg lt» PS fhip'a 4elegateiL r- from India. The ships are ex­ pected to be under charter for 18 months. In approving the breakout, the FMB noted that Isthmian ships on the two runs have been sailing fully loaded since last summer, and that the company has had to refuse cargo for the areas because it could not charter private tonnage. It also observed that cargo offer­ ings on the runs have increased by SO percent in recent months. Ad­ ditional cargo is expected as the Government's Middle East aid pro­ gram goes into full swing. ings into the transfer program, the Senate Commerce Committee. the Washington Democract ex­ Opposition has been voiced by the pressed himself as "exceedingly Maritime Administration, by vari­ skeptical as to the promised avail­ ous shipowner groups, and by the ability" of the runaways. He indi­ American Merchant Marine Insti­ cated that if the ships were not tute, spokesman for the major sub­ available, the Administration's sidized operators on the East and transfer policy "could invite disr Gulf Coasts. aster should war come upon us Support for the measure has suddenly." come so far only from the SIU In stating his views, Magnuson and other maritime unions. virtually rejected the opinion of the - Maritime Administration and the Defense Department that ships transferred to PanamarJ<iberia and Honduras would remain under "effective United States control." The opinion rests on the view that these are "friendly" nations. Mag­ nuson pointed out that ships trans­ ferred to Panamanian registry are legally and technically under the control of the Government of Panama as well as manned by for­ eign crews. BALTIMORE—With the NLRB Magnuson's view that runaways would not be available to the election coming up on Baltimore United States has long been sup­ tugs, most Seafarers in this area, ported by the SIU. A spokesman reports Earl Sheppard, port agent, for the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades have been taking advantage of the Department is expected to present slack in job activity and have been similar views to the committee busy helping in the SIU organizing next week, when hearings are re­ campaign. sumed. (The successful results of these Magnuson's remarks came at a campaigns are reported in another time when there isn't a single article in this edition of the LOG.) tanker left in the Government's Although there were 35 vessels lay-up fleet, and the Military Sea in port during the past two weeks, Transportation Service has to rely job activity was slower than in the on chartered tankers for military prior period. The Steel Architect, services. Steel Rover (Isthmian); Jean, They also came only a few days Emilia (Bull); Santore, Chilore, after the House Merchant Marine Oremar, Raltore (Ore); Young Committee learned that the Gov­ America (Waterman); Ocean Ulla ernment do^s not have effective (Ocean Trans.); Oceanstar (Dolphin) control of runaway-flag shipping, paid off while the Steel Architect, even if- it Is owned by American Steel Rover (Isthmian); Marymar, citizens. The Maritime Administra­ Portmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar); tion also admitted that it can not Chilore, Oremar, Baltore (Ore) be sure that companies authorized signed on. to transfer ships are really Ameri­ Some 16 vessels pulled into port can-owned. during the past period to be serv­ In the last analysis, the Govern­ iced. They were the Bethcoaster, ment's transfer policy appears to Kenmar, Flomar, Portmar (Calrest on the faith that American mar); Oremar, Baltore, Cubore, owners of transferred- vessels Feltore (Ore); Alcoa Partner, would be able to retain control of Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Steel King their ships, and would put them at (Isthmian); Catherine (Drystrans), the disposal of the Government in Edith (Bull); and Robin Kirk (Seas time of war or other emergencies. Shipping). All were reported in The companies' record of trans­ good shape with all beefs settled at ferring their ships as a means of payoff. evading American taxation, safety standards, and wages, casts great doubt on the responsibility of hese companies, and On their like­ lihood of complying with Govern­ ment policy. A bill to restrict ship transfers PORTO'CALL e«OC!feiWAl, 'XZie, BSAXXtUaS ^AXTTlMOl^ Baft Drive Gets Aid Of Membership SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meefing;^ are held regularly every tWo weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: May I May 15 May 29 June 12 June Ih I" �1• Pare Sis SEAFARERS LOG April 29. mi Three sets of triplets were born to SlU families, but |ust two sur­ vived. Above (left) are Doretta Colleen, Doreen Colette and David Merlin, children of Seafarer Robert Long, born December, 1953, in New Orleans. At right are Lars Valdemar, Kiric Alexan­ der and Hans Neal Nielsen, born December 31, 1956. Seafarer Lars Nielsen is the father. Maternity Benefit Five Years OldThousands Aided Now starting its sixth year, the maternity benefit pay­ ment of the Seafarers Welfare Plan has passed the halfmillion mark in cash benefits paid to Seafarers. Since the benefit's inception in April, > 1952, a total of $555,800 has inadequacy of existing maternity been paid to Seafarers involv­ coverage. Under most hospitaliza­ tion programs then existing, the ing the birth of 2,779 children. Ita maximum benefit payable was in addition, the Union itself has pre­ the vicinity of $80 and this was al­ sented a $25 US Government bond lowed only after the insurance had to every child covered by the Wel­ been ill force' for a minimum of fare Plan. More than $69,000 has ten months to a year. April 2, 1952, was birth date of Linda Rivera, 24 hours dfter the maternity benefit program went into been paid out In this form. The SIU Welfare Plan added the effect. She's shown at left as she appears today, wi|h her father. Seafarer John Rivera; at right, a The SIU Welfare Plan was a pio­ $200 maternity benefit in June, few months after her birth. She shared limelight with her mother. neer at the time in recognizing the 1952, and made it retroactive to April 1 of that year; Seafarers Jo­ each child, regardless of the num­ seph A. Cave, of New Orleans, and ber of children bora. Seafarers Union Has John Rivera of New York City who fathered triplets collected were the first of many to obtain $600 in benefits, and $75 in bonds Cable Address these benefits. Joseph Cave Jr., from the Union. Seafarers overseas who want and Ermelenda (Linda) Rivera In order to be eligible, a Sea­ to get In touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by were both born on April 2, 1952, farer must have one day of seatime PLYMOUTH, England—Virtually becalmed on her first day cabling the Union at its cable Just one day after the effective in the ninety days immediately preceding the birth of the child out, the Mayflower II got off to a slow start on her good-will address, SEAFARERS NEW date of the plan. Included In the total of 2,779 and ninety days of seatime in the voyage to the US. YORK. — children bora to Seafarers, are 16 previous calendar year. A copy of Use of this address will assure The 180-ton squarerigger is gaiters and slippers with big sil­ speedy transmission on all mes­ births of twins and two sets of the marriage license and of the duplicating the historic voy­ ver buckles to go ashore in a sages and faster service for the triplets. In cases such as these, birth certificate must be sent in age of the Pilgrim Fathers to longboat to meet the Lord Mayor the SIU plan has the advantage of with the application for the ben­ men involved. Plymouth, Mass., S37 years ago. of Plymouth, who wore a feathered paying benefits for the birth of efit. She left here Saturday on the first hat and a scarlet robe. After the leg of an estimated six-week voy­ Mayflower received divine blessing age. it took the original Pilgrims it was towed past Drake Island, Just 65 days to make the trip in 1620. as the original Mayflower was three Manned by an Australian skip­ centuries ago. per, Capt. Alan Villlers, and 31 Fourteen miles out a stowaway— other "fellows with a spirit of ad­ a 27-year-old London baker's sales­ venture," including a gynecologist, man—^was discovered, but he was the Mayflower II has no women put off in a photographer's launch aboard. It does have a radio, mod­ riding alongside. He had probably ern navigational instruments and assumed that the present ship's an inflatable liferaft aboard, un­ company would have the same compassion for a fellow adventurer like its historic namesake. The tiny ve.ssel.was built by skill seeking a ridC to the New World as ed craftsmen who labored 18 their historic counterparts in 1620. months to put the ship together at a cost of $100,000. The cost was underwritten by popular subscrip­ tion to further British-American relations. It had union clearance during the recent shipbuilders' strike in Bri­ tain so that it could be completed in time for sailing this month. The launching produced g further mis­ hap when the. ship developed a dangerous list to starboard, which was finally trimmed with ballast. The voyage got underway with proper pomp and ceremony when Now five years old, Texas Will Rogers Clamp points to birthday on calendar which qualified him for skipper Villiers donned a Pilgrim maternity benefit back in 1952. ..At right, he's just a babe in arms to dad, Seafarer John Clomp, in costume—high black hat, 'white ihe'origirtdf 1952 bhologrdbfi; ' , Ikcw ^lbir, black IJacket. trbUsei'6;*. •T'.vj-yf./ '--i r. ,\il r': • ft--, . Mayflower U Sails; Expect 6-Yleek Trip ./v.- - - - •» �SEAFARERS April 28.1959 LOG Par» Sevetf YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH US Seeks Tourist Ships ^ okays Bernstein Subsidy Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Mafgolius WASHINGTON—An open invitation to US ship operators to get into the transatlantic passenger business has been issued by Maritime Administrator Ularence Morse. Morse recommended that new passenger ship services be opened between the Chesapeake Bay area The 1957 Auto Situation May is one of the best months to find cut prices on many necessities and European ports. He also^' cited a serious over-all de­ seven day trip to Zeebrugge at a the Maritime Administration can ficiency in US flag passenger 20-knot average cruising - speed. call on Bernstein to build at least Arrangements have been made for one more ship for this service. accomodations. hour boat train to The company itself Is hopeful that Meanwhile, the Maritime Admin­ a non-stop istration completed signing of con­ nm into Paris from Zeebrugge it will be able to add two new ves­ struction and operating subsidy which is faster than the existing sels to the run within the next five years in order to offer a weekly contracts with Arnold Bernstein to Paris-Cherbourg service. As part of the subsidy conrtact. sailing schedule. cover the operation of the low-cost passenger-ship Badger Mariner on the New York to Rotterdam run. Up until now, there has been no passenger service out of the Chesa­ peake Bay area to Europe either under US or foreign flags.- The tentative findings of the Maritime Admini-stration are that a Balti more-to-Europe passenger service should operate on trade routes Recommendations calling for an eight-hour day for seamen five, seven or nine with a combina­ all over the world and for an increase in internationally-recog­ tion passenger-cargo ship accom­ modating about 600 passengers and nized wage minimums have been made by the seafarers' rep­ resentatives at the recent In-> ^ 2,500 to 3,000 tons of cargo. Of interest in the Morse report ternational Labor Organiza­ functions, recommendations such is the call for additional passen­ tion meeting in Geneva. John as these have to be approved sub­ ger accommodations in tourist and Hawk, secretary-treasurer of the sequently by the member nations With 300 individually-priced US made cars on the market, and cabin class. ' Up until now, US Seafarers International Union of of tlie organization. the auto industry following a policy of not publicizing suggested passenger operators have been list prices of cars and accessories, it's become almost impossible running three class ships in this for buyers to know how much a car actually costs. This situation service. The SEAFARERS LOG has made it possible for dealers to "pack" prices in various ways, has repeatedly pointed out that so that the fringe of less scrupulous sellers can give a discount or foreign ship operators are getting seemingly-generous trade-in allmvance with one hand, and take it the jump on Americans by provid­ back with the other. For the first time to this writer's knowledge, ing tourist class ships in this a complete guide to cars is now available for $1 at newsstands or ti-ade. The Badger Mariner, which will from the Car Fax Company, 550 Fifth Ave., New York 36. "Car Fax" warns that "There are no set resale prices. Any dealer may be a tourist class ship with just 50 The SlU-manned tanker Kern ask whatever he wishes. It is a fact that many dealers pack their first Class berths, is now undergo­ Hills, which became an interna­ prices in amounts ranging up to $500 and even more over the fac­ ing conversion in the Ingalls Ship­ tory-suggested retail prices." One of the best helps this guide pro­ yard, Pascagoula, Miss., at a cost tional issue when it sailed into the vides is a complete price list for all accessories and special features of $13 million. She will run be­ Israeli' port of Eilat, is going to for each car, such as two-tone paint, white sidewalls, etc. These tween New York and Zeebrugge, make three or four more runs into can run into real money. If you bought all the extra accessories Belgium and Amsterdam, the Neth­ that port. That's the word received erlands, beginning some time in offered for a typical popular-price car in the $2,000 bracket, your from Seafarer Frank Throp, ship's March or April, 1958. cost for accessories alone would total $1,011. ^ delegate. The ship will accommodate 900 Reporting on the historic trip passengers two or three to a room lower-priced makes have accounted for about 60 percent of all pur- with full airrconditioning and pri­ John Hawk, SlUNA Sec.-Treos. into the Gulf of Aqaba, Throp . chases this year, compared to 57 percent last year. wrote: "We were all pretty nervous vate bath for all cabins. Another reason for the lag in sales, bankers say, is that many people North America, participated in the until we went through the straits Bernstein's schedule calls for are still paying for all the cars they bought in 1955, when easy terms meeting as the labor representa­ that lead into the Gulf of Aqaba, sold a record number of cars. whereupon we saw the good o d tive of the United States. Styles Meet Resistance The proposed increase in inter­ United Nations flag flying. From But also, and possibly for the first time, the public is showing some national minimums would be from then on we felt pretty much at actual resistance to the styling of cars, especially to the low height of I the existing $64 monthly level to ease." IJN troops are presently oc­ 1957 models, garage men report. The low, road-hugging modern de­ cupying hills overlooking the nar­ $70. row en|^rance into the Gulf. sign has added to the difficulties of climbing in and out of cars. On Commenting on the recommen­ BOSTON—A four day diet of some models, it also is responsible for more rain leaks because the dations, Hawk declared: "Of course, door opening, now is cut partly into the roof. In models where the franks and beans proved just too the major maritime nations are al­ For pictures of Eilat, the new rear seat protrudes beyond the door opening, passengers have to "an­ much for the stomach of a crew- ready providing wage scales above Israeli port, see page nine. member of a New York tug. The gle" into the car. this minimum and in many in­ If the 1957 cars are harder to get into, once you're in, the lower, unnamed seaman bitterly com­ stances the eight-hour day is in He adds, "we are bound back to wider design gives you a more stable ride, with less sway on curves plained about the steady fare and effect. However, some of the less- the Persian Gulf via Djifaou i, then assaulted the cook, William and corners. The 1957 models in general are safer, more stable cars developed maritime powers have French Somaliland, and are sup­ on the highway. In city traffic, the story is different. The new longer Jones. The assault, which occurred lagged behind in this respect and posed to make three or four more cars when used as cabs are responsible for more traffic accidents, the during a lunch of frankfurters and it is hoped that the new proposals runs to Eilat if they will let us beans, took place on board the tug will result in improvement of con­ New York Taxicab Bureau reports. ... If everything goes okay we are The public is also showing signs of resenting the many model Aladdin while tied up in East Bos­ ditions for thousands of seamen supposed to be back home in July." changes and the confusing number of models made, which adds to the ton. The tug is under contract to sailing the ships involved." The voyage of the Kern Hills Hawk pointed out that "the con- was the first by any US-flag vessel cost of cars. Wards reports there are three hundred 1957 models, even another union. Jo'b activity has been fair during ference'took steps to provide that though there are now fewer manufacturers, compared to 272 in 1956 into Eilat. The the past two weeks in this area. nothing in the recommendation and 260 in 1955. T-2 tanker was Although the outlook is uncertain, would prejudice provisions of con­ Among the popular-priced cars, 1957 Fords and Plymouths have chartered by the made comebacks. For the time being. Ford has become the most wide­ it is expected to continue to be as tracts which are superior to these Israeli govern­ good as it has been. The Michael recommendations, such as we have ly-bought car, closely followed by Chevrolet, which had been top birdment to bring oil dog for the two previous years. Plymouth has regained its old place (J. M. Carras); Arickaree and on US ships." supplies and Stony Point (USPC) paid off and The Geneva conference, which as the third leading make. Significantly, Ford and rtymouth were most more important­ signed on while the Pan Oceanic met April 11 to 17, consisted of a drastically restyled and enlarged in size this year. ly, to establish Transporter (Pan Ocean);' Steel working party of 18 member.s, six Cheaper Wiring that the Gulf of King, Steel Vendor, Steel Naviga­ Government, six shipowners and Aqaba is an in­ If recent models are more expensive, they have also proved to have tor (Isthmian); and Robin Wentley six seafaring. Their recommenda­ ternational water­ been cheapened in one important respect, servicemen report. Not only (Seas Shipping) were in-transit. Throp tions will be submitted to the ILO way. the 1957, but even some earlier models are arriving in shops with short governing body for action and rec­ Egypt and Saudi Arabia, both of circuits, faulty ignition and even records of fires due to cheaper plastic ommendation to the member na­ which border on the Gulf, have wiring now used. tions involved. Plastic wiring appears to be unable to stand overheating (the tradi­ In addition to Hawk, the sea­ insisted that it is territorial water tional wire with cotton and rubber covering could to some extent) and faring representatives were Omar and as such, not open to shipping into Eilat. car manufacturers are using' it in too-small gauge. They are using 16A reminder from SIU head­ Becu of Belgium, head of the In­ Suez Near Normal gauge wire where 12-gauge is necessary, and in the case of the power­ quarters cautions all Seafarers ternational Transportworkers Fed­ ful sealed-beam headlights, even 12-gauge wiring is proving inadequate. leaving their ships to contact eration; I. Haugen, Nor\vay, accom­ On the other side of the Sinai Thus on some late-model cars, not only are the lights underpowered, the hall in ample time to allow panied by Johan S. Thore, Sweden; peninsula, shipping is gradually but the resistance of the inadequate wiring causes the wires to get hot the Union to dispatch a replace­ T. Nishimaki, Japan; P. de Vries, resuming normalcy through thewith a greater frequency of short circuits and fires. Some service ex- ment. Failure to give notice be­ Netherlands; T. Yates, accom­ Suez Canal. US ships have been perls now are installing such safety devices as fuses and circuit break­ fore paying off may cause a de­ panied by D. S. Tennant, United informed by the Government that ers on late-model cars. The circuit breakers are more satisfactory than layed sailing, force the ship to Kingdom. they are free to use the canal at fuses because they make it easier to trace the short, even by the car sail short of the manning re­ The recommendations represent their own risk. Meanwhile, discus-" owner himself if he gets stuck at night away from service facilities. quirements and needlessly make an improvement on Convention 93 sions are still going on between Problems also are being encountered with spark-plug wires. Ignition the work tougher for your ship­ which was originally adopted in the United States and Egypt to de­ experts point out some now have a grePjUiif^i of a .copper mates. 1946 and was later revised. termine just how the canal is to core. The graphite hardens and causes resistance. Under the termu by which ILO be operated. from clothes to cars. This spring, especially it's worth shopping the sales for things you need, because we're approaching the peak of the latest inflation, with living expenses scheduledUo hit a'new high. Important sales this season which give you ah opportunity to fill in needs at temporarily-reduced prices include spring clothing clear­ ances, May white sales (sheets and towels), lingerie and housecoat sales, clearances of this year's television models at reductions, price cuts on cooking ranges and washing machines, and—increasingly large discounts on 1957 cars. In clothing, note that rising prices of wool mean you will pay more next fail for suits and coats. Better Car "Values The auto industry has met its day of reckoning on price, and for people who need cars, better values are going to be available the next several months. The si -ing upsurge makers and dealers had been hoping for has not matt' ialized. The result is competition is getting more intense, and larger discounts are being offered. Dealers believe one reason for lagging 1957 sales is resistance to this year's higher prices. Ward's Automotive Reports estimates the average standard equipped 1957 model is $2,749, not including taxes,' compared to $2,553 in 1956 and $2,300 in 1955. Significantly, more people are buying the lower-priced makes this year. The big three ILO Group Asks 8-Hour Day For World's Seamen Can't Teil Prices Without Scorecard SIU Tanker Plans More Israel Trips Bean Revolt In Beantown Quitting Ship? Notify Union , ti;::' • . �I.. ar*:v--' Page Eiffht SEAFARERS LOG April 26. 1957 SUP Votes Full Support To A&G In Coal Beef SAN FRANCISCO—Some 1,000 Sailors at a headquarters meeting of the Sailors Union of the Pacific here voted en­ thusiastically Monday to provide full support to the SlU A&G District in the Ameri-> The SUP membership's action can Coal beef. came in a motion adopted unanim­ The action by the SUP ously "to give our affiliate, the membership was In line with the traditional policy among SIU of NA affiliates on all coasts to give 100 percent support to each o^her in every beef. Last Two CoalShips Crew Up !'•Mr SAVANNAH—Crewing of the last two ships of the American Coal Shipping Company was completed here Wednesday, and as on all pre­ vious vessels, all men were sup­ plied by seniority from the SIU and the NMU. The two vessels, the Martha Berry and the Harry Glucksman, are the last of seven Libertys operated by the company to go into service. Still remaining to be crewed un­ der terms of the Federal Court or­ der are seven jobs aboard the Casimir Pulaski. The latter was the first ship to pull in after the order went into effect, and seven men were allowed to stay aboard her for another trip until the machin­ ery for hiring could be established. The Pulaski is due in the States sometime around the tenth of May. According to the unofficial fig­ ures at last report, the SIU still held an edge in terms of total crewmembers aboard the seven vessels. However, any figures are subject to change in terms of repla-.-ements for the last seven men plus any men getting off the ships for ill­ ness or other reasons. Of the jobs which were put up for competition 96 SIU men placed aboard ships to 87 from the NMU. Another six jobs on the Coal Miner were reserved to NMU by the court order giving them 93 jobs to 96 for SIU. The SIU has found a number of instances of company hiring dis­ crimination against Seafarers. The Union has documentation for all of these occurrences. Once all the jobs are filled, the way will be cleared for further action by the National Labor Re­ lations Board to determ'ne which union shall represent the crewrnembers and hold bargaining rights for .an American Coal contract. Oldest Discharge Under the provisions of the court order, the jobs aboard these ships go to seamen showing the oldest US merchant marine di.scharge plus a minimum of 200 hours' seatime for 1954, 1955 and 1956. The result has been that the ships have been crewed by some of the real oldtimers in the industry, with some discharges go­ ing back before the first World War. Members of the SIU and other SIUNA affiliates have re­ sponded strongly to appeals that they throw in for the coal ship jobs. Originally, American Coal was to have gotten 30 ships from the Government. The outbreak of the dispute between the AFL-CIO marine officers unions and NMU plus District 50, United Mine Workers, and the entry of the SIU Into the field prompted the Mari­ time Board to halt the breakouts. SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, all possible assistance in helping them to muster the type of manpower that is needed for these ships." SUP Secretary-Treasurer Morris Weisberger assured the SUP mem­ bership that its support was deep­ ly appreciated by the A&G District. Acting on Weisberger's report the SUP membership voted to go on record to give its traditional financial, physical and moral sup­ port, whenever and wherever need­ ed, to help carry the beef to a successful conclusion. Many well-known, old-line SUP members are already taking\n ac­ tive part in the beef. In addition to the SUP, other SIU affiliates have given full backing to the A&G District. Tremendous help has been given by the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, which has aided by providing experienced steward department oldtimers for the coal ships, and by the Marine Firemen's Union as well. The A&G District is acknowledg­ ing to each of its affiliates its deep appreciation for their support in the beef. Hospital $$ Okayed By House Vote April 3 Through April 16^ Registered Port Norfolk . Savannah Total Deck A Deck B Eng. A 15 40 17 47 7 7 4 32 41 12 28 19 15 26 7 5 2 21 4 2 7 3 26 10 5 11 10 14 6 34 16 26 5 10 1 20 33 12 24 10 7 16 5 11 4 17 9 2 6 6 13 4 7 8 . 10 15 Deck A Deck B Eng. A Eng. B Stew. A 117 199 310 127 - 220 Eng. B •taw. A 6 28 15 32 1 1 3 19 33 5 19• 13 11 13 Stew. B Total A 5 8 4 10 5 1 0 10 10 3 7 5 3 10 27 102 48 105 13 18 8 71 107 29 71 42 33 55 Stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 81 729 325 1054 Total B Total Reg. 17 - 44 24 126 10 58 48 153 18 31 5 23 13 21 19 90 49 156 17 46 19 90 66 24 23 56 39 94 Shipped Port Norfolk Savanah Tampa . Deck A 10 56 14 36 1 3 8 23 59 13 32 16 19 23 Deck A 313 Deck B- 3 13 1 9 1 0 3 6 5 8 12 8 5 19 Deck C 2 4 0 '4 0 3 0 2 1 1 2 8 0 13 Deck B Deck C 93 40 Eng. A 6 56 10 26 7 5 4 11 35 12 32 10 11 23 Eng. A 248 Eng. Eng. B C 3 14 0 5 2 2 3 9 7 9 12 13 2 21 4 16 4 40 3 0 4 5 6 4 9 0 14 Eng. Eng. B C 102 73 Stew. A 8 54 3 21 4 2 5 15 33 8 24 16 '9 9 Stew. A 211 stew. Stew. Total B c A 1 10 2 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 3 11 Total B 4 24 ' 7 4 166 37 1 27 3 0 83 21 0 12 3 1 10 3 2 8 17 3 49 18 5 127 16 4 • 33 22 12 88 30 7 42 26 0 39 10 19 55 51 stew. Stew. Total B C A Total B 60 255 62 772 Total Total Ship. C 10 24 5 8 0 7 2 9 11 11 18 24 0 46 41 227 35 112 15 20 27 76 154 66 136 92 49 152 Total Total c Ship. 175 1202 SIU shipping this period reversed a steady downward trend after a month of relative quiet on the job front. The total number of men dispatched to jobs, 1,202, also ran ahead of the registration figures. Seven port improved their showing over the previous two weeks, especially Houston, Seattle and Wilmington on the West Coast. New York, Boston, Lake Charles and San Francisco also showed some gains, while Savannah and Tampa remained fair, about the same as before. No one could be more pleased over the favorable House Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, vote on the US Public Health Service hospitals than Sea­ WASHINGTON—Resisting pres­ sure from professional budget cut­ Mobile and New Orleans all de­ farer Pat Marinelll, After two other hospitals failed to give ters, the House of Representatives clined somewhat. However, Louisi­ him emergency service, Mar--*" has voted to appropriate the full ana's "Crescent City" still shipped inelli was saved from possible nearby private hospital. He was over 150 jobs during the period. sum recommended for the Public strangulation by the prompt told it would be $25 for an x-ray The welcome upturn comes after action of doctors and technicians there but as he was having chok­ Health Service Hospitals. The $44,399,000 allocation had been an unusually slow few weeks at a at the Staten Island PHS facility. ing and fainting spells, he figured recommended earlier by the House time when job activity should be he wouldn't quibble. However, Appropriations Committee and re­ at its best. A similar spurt that when he went up to the x-ray room he was told he would have to get quested by President Eisenhower. lasted through this past winter in line as there were eight other The House vote, which ran coun­ started about the same time a year ago. patients ahead of him. ter to a strong economy drive that Black gang rates are still the has cut into other maritime legisla­ Fearing that he would conk out tion, virtually assures Senate pas­ hardest to fill, due to the wide before he got attention, he then spread between the number of men sage of the measure. The bill has registered and shipped in the en­ rushed over to a city hospital where been sent to the Senate Appropria­ gine department. he was also told he would have to tions Committee and will be con­ wait as they were "busy." In de­ By seniority groups, a break­ sidered after the Easter recess. speration his brother bundled him down of the total jobs shipped in a car and sped him down the The Public Health Service ap- gives class A 64 percent of the Gowanus Parkway to the .Staten Is­ proporiation also fared better than total, class B 21 percent and class land Ferry. They were stopped en other-parts of the general appro­ C the rest. This represents a slight route by a traffic cop who then priation bill for the Department of decline for class A and B men, escorted them under a full throt­ Health, Education and Welfare, which translates into a gain for tle to the ferry landing. which was sharply cut by the class C. However, Norfolk and House. It provides for a $5 million San Francisco shipped no class C By the time they arrived at the increase over what was given to men at all. Public Health hospital it was after the marine hospitals last year, and The following is the forecast port hours, but the hospital called up a surgeon and technician who is expected to result in restoration by ports Boston; Fair ... New York: showed VP within minutes. He was of first-class medical services. Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . rushed into the operating room, The increase is slated for re­ Baltiiiiore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair Seafarer Pat Marinelli smiles where efforts to remove the stocking the hospitals' supply of . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: as he holds up his >ecovered denture failed. Instead they drugs, which have been running Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Or­ denture (circled). He had pushed it down into his stomach, low as a result of previous budget leans: Good . . Lake Charles: Good swallowed the tooth while eat­ giving him immediate relief. cuts, for modernizing equipment . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: ing a banana. and for increasing medical and Good . , . San Francisco: Fair . . . A couple of weeks later the trou­ technical staffs. Seattle: Good ble-making denture passed through Marinelli's accident was one of his digestive system, saving him those freaks which sounds like it from an operation. came out of a comic strip, but it He is now having a new bridge was deadly serious while it lasted. made, but this one, unlike the old Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while He was eating a banana in his one, is going to be firmly hooked on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid home when an upper front false into the adjoining teeth. changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ tooth came out, lodged in the fruit "All I can say," he concluded, ceiving their checks reguiarly. Several Seafarers have already and was accidentally swallowed. 'is that the people at Staten Is­ experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting The denture lodged in his chest land deserve all the praise in the their next check after they notified the state unemployment making it difficult for him to world for the quick treatment they offices that they had moved and changed their" mailing address. breath. gave me. They're attitude cer­ An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing Since he lives in Brooklyn, Ma­ tainly was a lot better than what considerable hardship to the men involved.' rinelli rushed immediately to a' I found in the other hospitals. Stay Put For Idle Pay Other Docs Stall; USPHS Saves Day �SEAFARERS LOG April 26.1957 Pace Nino • :'d*; SIU SHIP nns FREEDOM OF SEAS •jl^^ |®s*' L» '* * 11 iiiaiihii ' »isi"* afe.- Israeli troops man machine gun at Eilat as SlU-manned tanker Kern Hills lies offshore to pump oil to new pipeline. Worid attention focussed on the tiny Israeli port of Eilat recently, when the SlU-manned tanker Kern Hills delivered the first oil cargo to a new Israeli pipe­ line that bypasses the troubled waters of Suez. The voyage dramatized efforts to win unrestricted passage for oil shipping through Suez and the Gulf of Aqoba. It highlighted a "freedom of the seas" resolution adopted by the SlUNA con­ vention a few weeks earlier. In 1954, Egyptian shore batteries at Tiran, now silenced, fired on the SlUmanned Albion, on the suspicion it was going to Israel. The Albion was carry­ ing famine relief to the Jordanian port of Aqoba across the border from Eilat. In 1952, Egypt refused a supply of fresh water to the Anniston City because it had once stopped at Haifa. Thus the voyage of the Kern Hills may go a long way toward establishment of freedom of the seas in the Middle East. ^ , Small craft (top photo) dominate Eilat harbor today under Arab block­ ade. Greek ship unloads cement right at breakwater. View of Phillip Murray House, cultural center for Eilat's 2,000 workers, opened in 1955 under US-Israeli labor sponsorship. '' • �^'t Pas« Tea SEAFARERS // QUESTION: Seafarer Fred A. Olson recently won $2,000 in a Port­ land, Ore., raffle. What would you do with the money if you won, and have you ever won one? Bob Brewer, OS: If I were in Thomas Danbeck, OS: Get mai'ried to the prettiest girl in Coney Olson's place I would ^ use that money as a down Island. With that payment on the money we could house that the set up an apart­ wife has been ment, get furni­ wanting for the ture and all the last ten years. things a newly Then I would sit married couple on the beach for would need. But awhile, taking it I've never won a easy. I've never raffle or drawing won a raffle, just in my life. Guess I'll have to furnish it the way a few on the horses, but only small every one else does. ones. 4" 4" 4" . Karl Knudsen, deck: If I ever H. C. Mora, chief cook: The first hit a sweeps or a raffle like that thing I would do with the money I would take a would be to help trip back to Den­ pay my daugh­ mark to see my ter's dental bills father. He is now and to furnish 83 years old and her home. If I have not seen there was some him in some 13-14 left over, I would years. As for my probably bank it, luck, for the last or take time out 80 years I've of sailing and tried the sweeps, help the SIU in but it's always the other guy who organizing or in sortie other type wins. of work. 3^ 4" 3^ 4> John F. Santos, carpenter: There Dick Riley, steward: The first are many things I would do. First thing I would do is to buy a wash­ I would pay off ing machine for my mother, then my debts and fix up my home. put a down pay­ Then, if there is ment on a car for anything-left, I myself, and fi­ would take it nally take it easy easy and rest on for a few weeks. the beach for But I'm only kid­ awhile. The only ding myself, the thing that I ever only thing I ever hit were the num­ won was a $75 bers, and then only when I had war bond four years ago, and pennies on them. that's still in the bank. Ex-SUP Man's Book Satires Wild West' A former member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, now a MEBA engineer, on the Great Lakes, has just had his third novel, "The Odyssey of Thaddeus Baxter," published. • The theme of the book deals -fwith the humorous adventures of a good-looking young cow­ boy from the parched Pecos coun­ try of Texas who wanders across the Southwest and Utah in search of the green countryside of Wy­ oming. The cast of characters in­ clude Thad and his horse Hundred Dollar, a half-hung horse thief; a Mexican Delilah who wants Thad to stay with her and run her hotel in Santa Fe; an Apache chief; a Mormon elder, his three wives and brood of beautiful daughters, all dead set on making Thad a Mor­ mon and marrying him—individu­ ally or collectively—and many other assorted comic types of the old west. Lund drew on his background as a native of Utah and the descendent of Mormons for much of the material in his novel. The book has been published by the John Day Company of New York, which printed Lund's first two novels. Lund started going to sea out of Seward, Alaska in 1933 and later •ailed on steamschooners, Ameri­ can President Lines and other SUP •hips. A bout of eye trouble forced him to quit sailing on deck and he became an engine room man, get­ ting his engineer's license just be­ fore the second World War. He ' going ashore as an MEBA staff or­ ganizer on the Great Lakes. He now makes his home in Cleveland. Lund came to a sea-going ca­ reer by a round-about route. His great grandfather. Christian Lund, was a shipping man in Copenhagen who operated three ships. His grandfather was a devout Mormon with seven wives who made the hol^s a cjiief engineer's ticket and trek from Illinoia to Utah and aailed on the United States before helped found Salt Lake City. Ap^!!it,ld59 LOG Senate Gets New Bill On Alien Crews WASHINGTON—Easing of the present penalties and expenses for American ship operators forced to detain aliens aboard their vessels has been proposed by Sen. John M. Butler of Maryland. Under present law, the ship­ owners are saddled with the re­ sponsibility of maintaining aliens unable to land in the US because of "undesirability" or a lack of papers. The aliens have to be kept on the same ship until they can be landed in their country of origin or in another country that will ac­ cept them. The provisions apply to passengers and crewmen, as well as stowaways. In some instances, so-called "stateless" persons have been kept aboard the same ship for up to three years because a ship was not scheduled to return to a port where the alien could legally be put ashore. As a result, they had to be kept aboard, under guard, both in US and overseas ports. Several Seafarers were affected in recent years due to difficulties with US Immigration authorities either because they were originally nationals of Soviet satellite coun­ tries or lacked the proper papers for clearance in the US. Most of them had been sailing American ships for many years. The Butler amendments would enable the operators to transfer an alien to another ship of the same company which might eventually land him ashore in a foreign port. Thus, if an alien was on a ship suddenly routed to the coastwise or intercoastal run, on which aliens cannot legally be carried, the com­ pany could shift him to another of its vessels that might be heading back overseas. Right now, the .shipping company is confronted by a two-headed monster. It can't put the alien ashore here but it also can't carry him on domestic voy­ ages. The practical result has been that the authorities had to look the other way. What affect the amendments,' if adopted, will have on maritime union shipping procedures, in cases where alien crewmen may be shifted from one vessel to another, remains to be Worked out. Percy Has That Caviar Touch Bob Lund, author, engineer and ex-SUP member, is pic­ tured with one of his books. ' Percy the Pig, mascot of the SS Transatlantic, has made the International press. A British shipping magazine has reported on Percy's idyllic (to date) career as a sort of afterthought to an account of a repent luxury voyage by the Cunard liner Caronia. The Caronia left from New York on a 108-day luxury cruise with 501 passengers aboard who paid fares of from $3,000 to $33,000 per suite. It boasted sucl^vittles as 10,000 bottles of champagne and aged wines, 11,000 bottles of liquor, 60,000 bot­ tles of beer, no less than three million cigarettes and 35,000 cigars (that's an awful lot of money going up in smoke) and "huge quantities of cavier, pate de fois gras, fresh lobster and snails. • "On the other side of the pic­ ture" the magazine remarks snidely "is the SS Transatlan­ tic's mascot." Come now, Percy is more fun than anybody's snail. Besides, he's going to taste better too. CAROLYN (Bull), March 14—Chair­ ' man, J. PraHi; Sacratary, A. Aragonas. Shlp'a fund SIT. Crew requesta more cold drlnka with meals. Need more screens for portholes. Fine food served by excellent cooks. C0ALIN6A HILLS (Pan Atlantic), March 31—Chairman; R. Arnold; Secratary, P. Sheldraka. Repair list sub­ mitted. Some disputed overtime. Re­ ports accepted. Recreation room to be painted without payment of over­ time. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), March 3 —Chairman, T. Costello; Secretary, J. Prastwood. Cab company to have cabs for crew upon docking in Mobile. Laundry man to pick up soiled laun­ dry on arrival in Mobile. Movie fund $166.60 Three men leaving ship after three trips. Report accepted. New brother - paid personal debts to Shipmates. Ship's fund $8. One member missed ship. Report -accepted. New delegate, reporter and treasurer elect' ed. Radio in messhall not to be played during meal hour. Milk to be served with each meal while in port. Fresh apples to be put out. Delegate to prefer charges aaalnst any per­ formers. DEL NORTE (Mist.), March 24 —, Chairman, H. Crane; Secretary, C. MeFall, Jr. $50 to brother per agree­ ment last meeting. One major beef concerning butcher — patrolman set­ tled same. All repairs made. Mate to check. New LOGs on board. New laundry cleaning schedule posted. Letter issued about working in port when no passengers ere on board. All hands to be on board one hour before sailing time. Ship and movie fund are voluntary, —ewardess In­ jured last trip, left shiJ. Ship's fund $154.18. Spent $85 on baseball equip­ ment. Will run pools as usual. All players to pay $100 to winner and $20 to fund. Reports ac-ept.e't. To give $50 to disabled brother. New delegate elected New movie "'ms to be pur­ chased In NO. $73 co"erted last trip —insufficient—only ro"*—' *'"0 movies. SEAMONITOR (Ex.s.st»r„ March 17 —Chairman, J. Thomas; Secretary, J. Abarnathy. Need new parts for wash­ ing machine. Some painting to be done. New delegate ele'-'»'l. delegate elected. Radio antenna to be repaired. All new men to check with Immigration on arrival in Mobile. MAI (Bull), March 34—Chairman, C. Hostattari Sacratary, J. Bond. New ladder to be purchased. Ship's fund $27.99. TV set repaired. Plug for radio and nolsa eliminator to be ob­ tained. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Crew to use caution when stepping out on deck when hatches arc being lowered and raised. RAYVAH (Stavanion), Fab. 2— Chairman, M-^lkorikl; Secretary, G. Schmidt. Ship's fund S20. Discussion on longshore work In Baltimore. New delegate and treasurer elegted. Linen to be returned. Discussion on stofles being taken topside, noise in passage­ ways and drinking in port. Captain complains about crew having more food than topside. March 10—Chairman M. SikarskI; Secretary, C. Schmidt. All beefs to be discussed at meetings not in bar rooms ashore. Ship's fund S20, do­ nated to LOG. Ship sold to foreign country. Discussion on dirty coffee cabinet, damaging new coffee urn. breaking door in messhall, keeping laundry, and recreation halls clean; dirty silverware; repair list. DEL VALLS (Delta), March ItChairman, B. Wright; Secretary, R. Irlzarry. Ship's fund $208.08. Radio and phonograph to be repaired. Books and magazine to be purchased. Treas­ urer thanked for promotion of beer parties. Some disputed overtime. De­ layed sailing disputed. TV set to ba adjusted. Repair list to be submit­ ted. ALMENA (Pan Atlantic), March 24— Chairman, W. Snail; Secretary, A. Wllburn. Discussion on safety program. Matter concerning chipping machines on ship. Beef regarding man who wa« fired. Soma disputed overtime. Reports accepted. To see patrolman concerning dirty water. Tanks to be cleaned. Dirty linen not to be left in passageways; wipers and ordinaries agreed to pick up all linen. Vote of thanks to delegate. DEL NORTI (Mill. Shipping), March 10—Chairman, J. Varel; Secretary, W. Kaiser. All hands to be aboard one hour before sailing time. Several articles and money stolen. Stewardess injured In accident. Two members sick—one repatriated and given $10 from fund. All items declared for customs to be locked up. Spent $54 for flowers and message for deceased mother of member. Ship's fund $154.18. Few hours disputed overtime. Few men logged. Reports accepted. Plaque presented to Buenos Aires baseball team as token of friendship. Motion to collect $5 from all brothers for bronze bust of Harry Lundeberg for SIU and SUP halls. Any member disrupting meeting to'be referred to patrolman. $43 collected for movie fund. Members urged to be quiet so others may sleep. Strip bunks when leaving, ship. Brother asks return of seaman's papers taken with wallet. One member claims it is unfair to be laid off week-end day because no passengers are aboard. CALMAR (Calmar), March 5--Chalrman, T. Jackson; Secretary, A. Bry­ ant. New delegate, reporter and treasurer elected. Discussion on fans for mcssroom; washing machine to be repaired; fan in laundry. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), March 31—Chairman, 8. Charles; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Some disputed overtime from last payoff, paid. Soiled linen to be turned in; keep extra soap. Day per day pay to be negotiated by Union and company. All stores not received last trip. Safety com­ mittee's progress report to be heard periodically. Tile missing from deck bathroom. Cots and benches to be returned after using. Jacks and wires to be removed from walking aisle after docking. Suggestion made to have duckboards on gangway in port. Ship's fund $16.96. Report accepted. New food program explained. Should try to get away from waste, but no ciitting of stores. Coffee to be in vacuum tins. Need more frozen vege­ tables, fresh fruit in season. Do not overload on stores. Good job done by steward and cooks. Report all acci­ dents. Division of overtime as much as possible. Vote of thanks to steward. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), March 10—Chairman, H. Waller; Secretary, I. Hagmann. Letter received from J. Algina on report made to headquar­ ters. Delayed saUing in Port Ever­ glades, Fla. No good as was no fault of company. Ship's fund $8. One brother missed ship in LC. Report accepted. Deck to be repaired. Fresh rolls should be warmed before serv­ ing. Food to be served more attrac­ tively. N/T doors should be kept dogged while loading or discharging. TRANSATLANTIC (Tak), March 31 —Chairman, T. Barry; Secretary, J. Kessel. All repairs completed with exception of new butcher sink—to be installed in port. New insulation for steam line in galley to be purchased and installed in port. Explanation on subsistence. To be paid on vouchers. Ail disputed overtime settled. 220 hours disputed overtime for inside painting by shore-side labor. Accident report on 12-4 ordinary. Overtime beef regarding division of wages. Messman ill two days. No LOGs or headquarters reports received for en­ tire trip of 73 days. Suggest head­ quarters check with Tak SS Co. on this beef.' Delegate to check stores for next voyage for name-brand com­ modities. Procedure on paying off explained; foc'sles to be left clean: linen- turned in: pick up health shotcards. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), March 31—Chairman, L. Gulllot; Secretary, E. LInch. Two men left ship. One injured and one for illness in family. Report accepted. New delegate elected. NATIONAL LIBERTY (Nat. Lib), March 10—Chairman, F. Bruggner; Secretary, F. Simmons. Ship's fund $8.59. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Laundry to be kept clean. Hot water heater to be cleaned out. General discussion of ship's welfare. ARICKAREE (US Petroleum), Feb. 1—Chairman, J. Pyk; Secretary, H. Leiby. Water situation discussed. New delegate elected. No US money for draws in foreign ports. Ship's fund used for reports on injured men to headquarters and ship's mall. Water tanks to be oleaned before sailing. All men promoted during trip, to go back to original status upon arrival in port. New mattresses ordered. Rooms to be left clean when leaving ship. Vote of thanks to steward dept. CCEAN$TAR—(Triton), March 10— Chairman, 8. Holdan; Secretary, R. Perry. Allen with no visa or Ameri­ can papers to get visa and return to States to Join Union. To see patrol­ man about same. Rumor that ship is going under foreign flag—to check and advise. Delegate to see about BENTS FORT (Cities Service), March shift In port Norfolk. Domestic tanks' 22—Chairman, A. Herbert; Secretary, cleaned. Forecastles, showers and R. Coe. Ship's fund $5. Few hours bathrooms to be painted on return to disputed overtime. Place all cups in sink. Repair list to be submitted. States. Fumigate ship for roaches. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), March 24 —Chairman, T. Costalio; Secretary, J. Prestwood. Few men fouled up. Movie fund $133. Collection of 8154 to be split between two brpthers who had deaths in family. Discussion on wiper missing ship. Suggestion to get 'Safety" films to show instead of at­ tending safety meetings. Company to donate Softball equipment and uni­ forms for crew. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), March II—Chairmen/ W. Tatum; Secretary, L. Hegmenh. Delegate to find out if STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), March 9—Chairman, B. WInborne; Secretary, C. Dixon. Ship was exterminated in NO. Need new wringer washing machine. Crew warned that captain is Coast Guard happy. FLOMAR (Calmar), March 24—Chair­ man, B. Browning; Secretary, A. Meahefakl. All major beefs settled on ship. Repair list submitted. Re­ quest for lava soap instead of pumice soap. Need mors tea bags; new hot water tank—or old one to be repaired. �«^r* April xe, ini I :,: Pare Eierea SEAFARERS LOG 'Open For Business' Poland Seeking Million Tons Of Surplus Grain I• 4 I, loO' 0a¥^ WASHINGTON—See-sawing diplomatic talks between US and Polish representatives are expected to eventually produce an agreement for US shipments of about $100 million in farm surpluses to Poland starting this year. American ships to Poland since This figure is likely to be 1939. the meeting point between the The Senate recently voted to ap­ Polish "minimum" request of $120 prove the 'sale of farm surpluses million and a new US offer of $75 to so-called "unfriendly" nations million. Agreement on the amounts in an attempt to sway them from and types of foodstuffs and bulk the Soviet bloc. Poland and other materials to bb shipped would satellite countries have long sought clear the way for the first visit by this aid. It would be part of the $4.3 bil­ lion farm surplus disposal prograzn authorized through June 30, 1958. The House still has to act on the legislation, but is expected to ap­ prove it. A key item in the Polish request involves one million tons of US grain, plus much smaller amounts of cotton and fats. Drilling ma­ chinery is also sought by the War­ Negotiations for the merger of saw government. the state AFL-CIO bodies in Penn­ Originally it had indicated re­ sylvania were progressing very sat­ fusal of any offer below $300 mil­ isfactory and should be completed lion because of the necessary po­ in the near future, Joseph A. litical risks involved in taking US McDonough, President of the State aid.' However, the Poles have since Federation of Labor declared. In scaled down their requests and the his address to some 1,600 delegates US has come up a bit from its to the 55th convention of the fed­ initial offer. All of the shipments eration, McDonough said that t» Poland would have to be made "there has been demonstrated by under the "50-50" law. all concerned a real desire to com­ plete these negotiations and to write a constitution which will deal equitably with all the problems that are involved." EVERYSUNDAY 4" 4" DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST 4" South Carolina became the 21st state of the Union to complete the merger of the AFL and CIO cen­ tral labor bodies. Sinway Young, business agent of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and secretary-treasurer of the for­ mer State Federation of Labor was elected president of the newly formed South Carolina Labor Council, AFL-CIO, at a founding convention. • ' This issue of the SEAFARERS LOG contains many photos and stories of the dedication of the first Seafarers health cen­ ter, which also marked the beginning of operations of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan Medical Department. Naturally, we feel that a project of this scope rated the rous­ ing sendoff it was given. It was a red letter day in SIU his­ tory, and deserved to be marked as such. However, Seafarers should remember that the excitement PHILADELPHIA—The SIU hall surrounding the dedication was only the prelude to the quiet, here had one of it's busiest Satur­ 4- 4- 4" unobtrusive, day-to-day services which the health center al­ days In years last week, reports A. Delegates to Louisiana's oneCardullo, port agent. Men were ready has begun to provide for the membership. The year-old State Labor Council, AFLcoming and going so fast it was speeches are over and the banners and bunting have been re­ CIO, re-elected into office all of hard to keep count. Trouble is, moved. Now the center is engaged in the serious business of the federations' top officers. they were firemen, and not Sea­ protecting the health of Seafarers. Three others to be Among them were President Victor farers. opened in Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans will assure Bussie, Sec.-Treas., E. J. Bourg, Sr., and first VP Louis P. Sahuque. It seems a fire broke out about fullest possible safequards for every Seafarer's health. A major accomplishment of the 9 PM In the clothing store located council during its young life was on the ground floor of the hall. It its successful campaign for the re­ took firemen some five hoims to peal of Louisiana's right-to-work get the three-alarm blaze under law. control. Although the fire itself The runaway business is getting so good lately that Har­ 4 it 4^ did not reach the hall, there was some damage from smoke, water, vard University has put it all down in a book. The book is The United Rubber Workers and and the firemen's axes. called "Tax Factors in Basing International Business US Rubber Company signed a two"The firefighters get-together Abroad." Translated into English, it reads, "How To Dodge ydar contract covering some 30,000 employees In 11 states Just a few was not quite according to the dic­ US Taxes and Get Away With It." hours before a strike deadline. The tates of Emily Post," he said, "as The book is one of a series on world taxes that is being pub­ walls were crashed in and windows lished out of a $175,000 fund set by American industry. For contract, the result of seven weeks of negotiations, covered vacations, broken." Although temporarily^ out of anybody who is interested, it explains in detail where you military make up pay, and days off commission, the hall was not out go and what you do to find a tax-free corner of the world to for funerals. Wages were also dis­ cussed but action on them was of business. In no time a clean-up set up business in. crew and repair gang had things Many ship operators and oil companies have long since deferred until later. One of the back into good working order. learned the score of the tax-free game. Sea unions have been agreements reached was that the Taking a conservative outlook, complaining about these dodges for years without much q|- company would restore the 25Cardullo adds "all in all, things fect. Here's hoping it doesn't take a wholesale'runaway by cents an hour wage cut accepted •re relatively quiet here in the American business to get Congress action on this pressing by employees at the Washington, Ind., plant. port." problem. ' 4 4 P Bates Manufacturing Co. an­ Make Checks nounced that it will close down its big York division combined-cotton To 'SlU-A&G' mill at Saco, Maine, because of the Seafarers mailing in checks It can be done. Shipboard accidents can be prevented. Dur­ refusal the Textile workers or money orders to the Union ing the past year Seafarers on two ships have disproved the Union of of America to accept a "tem­ to cover dues payments_ are old saw that accidents are unavoidal)le-in maritime. First, the porary" 8V4 centa-an-hoiur wage urged to be sure to make, all of crew of the Robin Tuxford set a "world record" for freight cut. The closing will affect 1,250 them payable to the SIU-A&G ship safety by going 502 days without a single lost-time acci­ employees. At present, the Com­ District. Some Seafarers have sent in dent on board. Then members of the Wild Ranger crew went pany is closing its Androscoggin plant in Lewiston, and will cut checks and money orders in the through 1956 with only one such accident. back on production in its other names of individual headquar­ Tliere is nothing miraculous about these records. They can ters officials. This makes for a be equaled with the proper approach through the shipboard three Maine plants. The wage cut problem in bookkeeping which and shoreside safety program. Safety is every man's Job, and was necessary, It maintained. In can be avoided if checks are if all join in, the crippling toll of accidents can be reduced order to compete with Southern mills, and to relieve itself of overid(B opt to the .Union directly^ atobked inventorieg;--^ f sharjjly,:::, Fire Scars Phila. Hail; Loss Slight To Ships in Atlantic South American and European Waters • WFK-3*, 19850 KC* Ships in Caribbean. East Coast of South America. South Atlantic and East Coast of United States • WFL-85, 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mex­ ico. Caribbean, West Coast of South Amer, lea. West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast • WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast 'How To' For Runaways Meanwhile, MID Round-the-World Broadcasts continue .. . I Proof Of The r •--mm •very Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:16 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and No. America WCO-U908.8 KCs East Coast So. America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast So. America •vary Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 35-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Faclflo MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT • AFL-DIG i Iiiii li' II i ir I i- " •"i" •fij • . ^ -M I �Pare Twelve April 28. mi SEAFARERS LOG Movie Star Travels First Class ^ / The center of attraction on the Steel Maker's latest run around the Cape of Good Hope from Calcutta to Savannah was Sally the seagoing elephant. She had first-class accom­ modations in a stall on the ship's'deck during the -long trip. The six-month-old pachy­ derm was enroute to Hollywood for a movie. NCR was none other than G. Obcrry, who bakes delicious pies, pastries and puddings. We also had a cracker jack messman To the Editor: We the crew of the Alcoa in V. Douglas. Rounding out the department Runner would like this open letter printed in the LOG. We were W. Matthews, 3rd cook; R. would like our brothers to know Lewis, galley utility; H. Scheard, what a wonderful bunch of men BR; J. Petusky and J. Blanco, we have on this ship, especially topside messman and utility, and yours truly pearl diving in in the steward department. Our first praise goes to the the crew pantry. Duska "Spider" Korolia chief cook. Brother Pete Actuga, Steward delegate for the wonderful job he is doing. We think he is the best 4.4 4 Runner's Galley is Top-Rated Letters To The Editor ••''xV;:' All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS ' LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Welcomed aboard in Calcotta, Sally poses for the traditional life-ring shot while her ti'ainei' right puts her through her paces. Company agent Lee, Capt. Stanley, chief engineer Benny Upchurch anc SlU crewmen watch the shenanigans. Talcing her morning constitutional, Sally dons headgear right in rehearsal for some epic jungle picture. LOG'A.RHYTHM: Sea Dreams By J. F. Wunderlich I am just a seaman Sailing the seven seas, But my heart gets soft and longing j When I feel a tropic breeze. Just a vagabond from the ocean, Education, I have none; Roaming all around the globe To me is more than fun. Ir'- , Is/"'-'--.., ACROSS 1. Kind of tid« 4. Seaweed 8. Big name in steel 12. Spoil 13. Finished 14. Kind of beer 15. Port in Mexico. 1,600 miles from NY. ^ 17. SmaU bit 18. Pipe joints 19. Appropriate 21. Kind of black tea 23. Instrument 24. Brews 25. Bothered 29. Man's title 30. Its capital it Austin 31. Girl's name 32. Shelter for the sick 34. Leave out 35. Part of a harness 38. Look cheery 37. Disclose 40. Unrestricted 41. Gulf on Arabian Sea 42. He lives away from coast 46. Obstacle 47. —ous. meaning bui-deqsome 48. Before 49. GoU scores 50. Newcomers 81. Pop DOWN 1. Empire: Abbr. 2. Obstruct 3. BIU members . 4. Fac East stop. . 8. Nights before 21. Hit on head 33. Fork tines 6. Man's nickname 22. Mixture 34. Sign 7. Good news to a 23. Man from 36. Parts of rigging girl Galveston 37. File 8. Balto player 25. Prayer 38. Girl's nam# 9. Chicago district 26. Recalled 39. A fruit 10. Be overly 27. Something te 40. Bread spread fond of avoid 43. Bearing of 11. Trademark of a 28. Line ISO de­ Nassau from ship line grees from Andros 16. Goes to right Greenwich 44. Period of tim# 20. Decays 80. Layer 45. A color (Answer On Pasa 14) 1 Z 3 38 39 12 IS 37 di ' 46 49 To the Editor: This is just a word to let you know . fiow much I enjoy the LOG. At the present time I'm work­ ing with an electric company as a lineman, under a "nut" whom the company calls a superinten­ dent. But thanks to the training I received with the SIU and SUP I am keeping the old man on the right road. In the past, the boys wouldn't attempt to tackle the old man; they just quit the job and left town. He respects and abides by the union rules of-IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO) Local 846, although he is dead against them. It is hell sometimes, but it will be a good job for the next man who comes along. Please let me know if it is possible for me to order some of the ivhite caps I used to wear. Frank Chance. Jr. (Ed. note: You can order the white caps , through the Sea Chest; they're 65c each.) 4 4 4 Medical Center Seen Great Gain To the Editor: Our new health center near headquarters is really a dandy place. Although I haven't taken an exam over there yet, I did go in to look the place over and The midnight sun in the Arctic, see what it's all about. Or the Northern Light shining From the looks of it, this bright. center will give us a real edge Makes my thoughts fly up to as far as medical examinations heaven. are concerned, because it has While on lookout in the night. everything from A to Z..I know it would cost us a bimdle to get I am in love with the roaring surf \ this type of thorough medical That is breaking on the coast, check-up. To the small little home on the Seeing this center and every island, new SIU gain as it develops I raise my glass in a toast. constantly reminds us of the changes our Union has made on Stormy nights in the winter behalf of the seaman as well as When the pilot is needed outside his family. We have a great I take him out to the freighter 4" 4" $• deal to be thankful for, broth­ That is bucking the flowing tide, j ers. In less than 20 years, the Azalea Blooms SIU has made seagoing jobs After doing my job as a seaman among the inost popular and re­ On Good Chow And the ships are safe in the bay, warding professions there are To the Editor: I draw my chair to the fireside The Azalea City has arrived these days. I'm content for the rest of my day. Thanks to the SIU, on top of in Long Beach on the return the good wages and conditions trip from the Far East after As they say I'm just a seaman. stopping at three ports in Japan, aboard the ship, and the welfare But at that I'm happy to be. plan and all its benefits, we via Korea. Ever restles, wandering, footloose, now have a place where we can We ran into hurricane weather As all men who follow the sea. for 20 days' on the way out from get regular- check-ups to help San Francisco, so that it was a keep us in shape to enjoy all pretty miserable time. All hands these great improvements. Ben Tate were kept busy dogging down List Details In watertight doors and portholes, 4 4 4 Cables To Union leaving very little air circulat­ LOG'S Glad To ing. When notifying headquarters The ship took a terrible beat­ Oblige A Fan by cable or-wlreless that a Sea­ ing due to the angry seas. The To the Editor: farer has paid off in a foreign catwalks were broken and we port because of injury or illness, A gentleman in the Houston lost quite a bit of depk carg(>. ships' delegates should include Fire Department, Capt. William One good thing must be said, R. Hines in the station here on the following information: though. Due to all the oldtlmers Sampson St., must be a great The man's full name, his SIU aboard it's a pleasure to sail on reader. book number, name of the ship,, here. All hands are agreeable the port of payoff and the hos­ It seems every time I receive and cooperate with one another. the LOG and he is around, it pital where he is being treated. We had Brother E. A. Auer disippears. How about sending The response of ship's crews heading the steward depart­ him the LOG so I can get a to the Union's request for these ment, and he's one of the best chance to read my own copy for notifications has been very good. iiX the business. He was fol- a change? Sometimes though, not all of by chief cook H. White, the above information has been Robert E. Ayers who kept the crew as happy as included. Be sure to list all of (Ed. note: We'll be glad to. possible by sending out excel­ We admire the captain's reading this data so that the SIU can lent chow from the galley. The tastes.) act as promptly as possible. U The thrill in kissing a maiden On a moonlight cruise down South, Or racing a "fifteen meter" In a gale, then come about. Seafarers get into the act with Sally, as Jack Gillis, crew MM, feeds her a snack of sugar cane. Looking on (I to r) ore Tom Pea­ cock and J. Morris, wipers; "Whitey," saloon pantryman, and Ed, saloon MM. Sally, who was only animal cargo on the vessel this trip, was flown to [Hollywood on arrival in Savannah. Photos submitted by Vic Sayo, 2nd electrician, and Arveds E. Auers, re­ porter. cook in the Alcoa fleet. Brother Donovan, our baker, who has plenty of hot rolls for us for every meal and for coffeetime, is also one of the finest. Brother Tony, our chief stew­ ard, who is a master is in his own right, has always seen to it that we are well stocked with plenty of fresh milk and vege­ tables, and grade A meats. Joe and Pete, crew messmen, make the boys feel they are at the Garibe Hilton Hotel with their fine and . courteous service. Brothers Clem and Joe,-who take care of the officers, get nothing but praise from them. Dcies Top Job Brother John, the passenger man, who can't seem to do enough for the passengers, is one of the best. Brother Gene, officers' BR, keeps the inside .of the ship spotless at all times and makes it seem like a yacht. Brothers Sidney and Julio are also doing a terrific 'job because the galley never seems to need a paint job and always Is so spot­ less. All in all, the crew on here , feels you could not ask for a better bunch than we have in the steward department. We would also like to say a word of praise for Capt. Irby Wood and his officers, who are a. fine group of gentlemen, and for chief engineer Glinsky and his staff. Crewmembers, SS Alcoa Runner SIU Experience Comes In llandy �April 26.195T > USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. John B. Adams Leo Lang C. D. Anderson William Lawless WlUlam Bargone Lowell McNabb Louis Bourdonnay Alois F. Mauffray PhiUp M. CajUo Michael Muzio VlrgU Coash J. S. O'Byme Cloiso Coats Faustlno Orjales Roscoo Dearmon John Pennington Bay DeSbong Junest Ponson Serlo M. DeSosa Randolph RatcUS William DrlscoU F. Regaldo Alfredo Duarte Harold P. Scott Joe Fazio Toefll Smiglelski Crlsanto Garfin Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton Horace Gray Patrick Thompson Sigurd Halvorsen Lonnie R. Tickle Earl T. Hardeman Pedro VUlahol William Havelin James E. Ward James Hudson Richard S. Worley, Charles Johnson D. G. Zerrudo Edward G. Knapp Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS James C. Baudoin H. E. Roundtree John S. Capps Warren W. Smith George Howard VA HOSPITAL LAKE CITY, FLA. Edward B. Blu SEjiFARERS USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Claude F. Blanks VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE. NM Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS ' B. F. Delbler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnlttke Rosendo Serrano James Lauer USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. OA. C. O. Barrlneau Jimmle Littleton Albert Blrt BiUle Padget L. A. DeWltt A. H. Schwartz George E. Kitchens USPHS HOSPITAL , NORFOLK. VA. Rudolf Avllo Daniel A. Hutto Francis J. Boner John J. Kearney Douglas A. Clark L. B. Merriam C. D. Crowder Clifford Vaughan Fred'M. HarreU Jessie Vollva USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. WUUam B. Berry Chas. A. McCarthy WiUiam Davey George D. Rourke August F. indund Yaka *8 Name No Mystery On the heels of the LOG story (Mar. 28) about the origin of the Indian names ior some of Waterman's C-2s, a faithful reader has come up with the answer to the one remaining puzzle. "Sea-Notes," a Waterman-Pan Atlantic publication, last month re­ ported how the present-day Topa Topa, Kyska, Madaket and Wacosta were given their Indian tags by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. But it pointed out that nobody has been able to explain the "Yaka." However, this mystery is now cleared up also, thanks to M. Dwyer of Brooklyn, whose poetry has appeared in the LOG from time to time. "Yaka," according to the "Handbook of the American Indian," means "the corn clans of the Keresan Pueblos." The Keresan Indians were one of the Pueblo tribes of the Rio Grande valley and neighbor­ ing areas in the southwestern US. Now that they're fortified with that knowledge, our correspondent hopes the gang aboard will go on to have a good, safe trip. Amen to that. ANGELINA (Bull), Feb. 25—Chzlrman, C. Waltari Secratary, J. 6allaghar. All vaccination cards return­ ed. Ship cleared by customs In PR. Draw to be handed out before payoff. Repair list to be posted in recreation room. Ship's fund $22.50. Reports accepted. Discussion regarding wash­ ing machine wringer; roaches on ship: cleaning behind refrigerator; poor grade of bread; repair list; cleaning gear, for engine department. Dele­ gate to see patrolman about steering gear. ANNISTON (Ace), March 17—Chair­ man, Hargrsves; Secratary, T. Balton. Foc'sles to be painted. Repair list to be turned In. Beef on OT working In halls. Some other disputed over­ time. Question op lodging in ship­ yard. Need new mattress for third cook. and cold water: new type water cool­ er. Request more variety of cakes and pastry. To purchase books and check­ er board. Request midnight lunches and 9 PM and 3 AM lunches. JE;(N (Bull), March 18—Chairman, D. Dickson) Secratary, D. Forrasf. Topside dissatisfied with performance of part of crew and warned of reper­ cussions. Vessel to be paid off in Baltimore. Four replacements In Phlla, Some disputed overtime. New delegate elected. Motion that elec­ tions be bi-partisan and voted by machine if possible. Repair list to he TMT CARIB QUEEN (TMT), No date —Chairman, J. Floyd; Secretary, B. Sobczak. Ship and company on or­ ganizing status.. white cards and per­ mits can remain aboard until further notice. No books Involved. Men "to turn in keys and linen whenjeavfaig ship. Some jllsputcd overtime. One man missed ship, rejoined In Bremerhaven. Patrolmen to square away overtime. All cargo to be safely se­ cured before leaving port. Suggest catwalk be placed on top of trailers so deck gang can get aft Instead of crawling under trailers. Vote of thanks to steward dept. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (CItle* Service), March 12—Chairman, H. SIkes; Secretary, P. Oazlc. Menus not legible on blackboard. Crew re­ quests typed menus. Two men paid off lu Lake Charles due to illuess: uo replacements. Report accepted. Com­ plaint about cheap brand of soap. Reque^ for Lux or Camay soap; also chaise coffee brand: toilet tissue. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (CItle* Service), Merch 21—Chairman, W. Brightwell; Secretary, S. Kellnat. Pantry man paid off sick. Report ac­ cepted. Crew requests typed menus. Vote of thanks to galley crew. Paint to be. removed from chalra in messhall. To see steward about required stores. •BO W. LAWSON (Pan Oceanic), March 14—Chairman, P, Ctvos; Sec­ retary, L. Schmidt. Small repairs taken-care of. Ship's fund $13.40. Reports accepted. AU rooms to be iougeed. DEL MONTE (Mill.), March t—Chair­ man, K. WIntley; Secretary, J. PIceu. Shlp'f fund $80. New treaaurcr elect­ ed. 38 hours disputed overtime. One man left in hoapltal. Need more leg USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. George Amblard Edw. F. HcGowan Victor B. Cooper WUUam MUUson James R. Dayton Lionel-D. Peat Guy G. Gage Wm. W. Rowland Dan Gentry Edw. P. Scherzer Gorman T. Glaze Carl J. Spurck • W. V. Gontarski Harry C. SuUlvan Percy Harrelson .Arnold TUdo John A. Hoffman Albert WUlia Robert Littleton MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NV PhUlp Ackroyd James Lipplncott C. Bonefont Ahmed Mehssin Edw. T. Campbell Thomas Moncho J. B. Cuelles R. E PhilUps James H. Fisher Bias Ramirez Arthur J. Fortner Eustaqulo Rivera R. V. Gelling Jose Rodriguez EsteU Godfrey J. S. Simmons Burl Halre Richard Suttle John W. Johnson P. Tslmissiris Alfred Kaju Clarence Wallace BELLEVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Albert MartlnelU lUadio Aria Vic MUazzp Fortunato Bacomo Joaquin Minis Frank T. Campbell Norman J. Moore John J. DrlscoU W. P. ODea Robert E. Gilbert Ben Omar WlUiam Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guranick G. A. Pulssegur John Haas James M. Qulnn Howard HaUey George E. Renale Talb Hassen Samuel B. Saunders BUly R. HiU G. E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen Kevin B. Skelly Ira H. Kilgore Henry E. Smith Ludwig Kristiansen Stanley F. Sokol Frank J. Kubek Michael Toth Frederick Landry Harry S. TutUe Leonard Leidlg VlrgU E WUmoth Archibald McGuigan Pon P. Wing B. J. Martin USPHS HOSPITAL •CF'-^LE. WASH. Patrick J. Lynch Juan Mojlca L... ,iS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. JuUan B. Arzaga Alexander Lelner Edward Becker A. M. MUefskl Noah C. Carver George R. Nichols Leo A. Dwyer , Louis Rosen WiUiam H. HoweU Fred D. Stagner Virgle H. Jordan R. A. Statham Frederick M. Leeds Captain • to hold safety meeting with delegate. Motion that safety commit­ tee members of unlicensed personnel be composed of aU delegates, chief electrician, bosun and steward. Check slop chest for cigarettes; and medi­ cine chest for proper supplies. Foc'sles to be left clean. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritlmo Over­ seas), March 3—Chairman, G. Harding; Secretary, W. Cary. One man logged. One man hospitalized. Some disputed overtime. Lack of cooperation from steward. Fire extinguisher empty. Overtime claimed for carpenter work done by steward In meat box. To be referred to pa'trolman. MURRAY HILL (Fairfield), March 9 —Chairman, E. Lesgang; Secretary, S. Benjamin. $50 draw in arrival. Ship's fund $9.01. Vote of thanks to baker for fine Job. BALTORB (Ore Nav.), March 17— Chairman, J. Arnold; Secratary, C. Harris. Some disputed overtime in engine room. Repairs made. Ship's fund $7.25. Include motion on $5 fine at every meeting and also read letter stating crew's views. New dele­ gate elected. Recreation room to be , kept cleaner. $TEEL AGE (isthmian), March 23— Chairman, J. Samsel; Secretary, R. Obldos. One member missed ship In San Pedro, gear checked, book and papers held by delegate. Minor beefs squared away. Ship's fund $15.50. Suggestion to serve hot cocoa and to replace chairs In messhaU with new ones In storeroom. made up. Showers in poor condition. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for exceUent performance. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Feb. 12—Chairman, J. Pulllam; Sec­ retary, A. Aronlca. Ship's fund $16. Few hours disputed overtime. Letter from Tampa concerning disputed days' wages. Report accepted. Dis­ cussion on use of washing machine. Repair list to be made up. Hospital to be cleaned up. Request more fresh bread; magazine rack; close doors quietly. March 10—Chairman, J. Pulllam; tecretary, A. Aronla. Ship's fund $13.02. Few hours disputed overtime. Report accepted. Ice tea to be made stronger. Vote of thanks to steward and deck departments. JOSEFINA (Liberty), March 14 — Chairman, J. Klrchner; Secretary, B. Wenworth. Few hours disputed over­ time. Reports accepted. LAWRENCI 'VICTO RY (Miss.), March 17—Chairman, S. Stevcna; Sec­ retary, S. Rivera. Few repairs to be made. Some disputed overtime. New delegate elected. Request wind chutes for port holes. Coffee grounds and trash not to be thrown In sink or scuppers. LONOVIEW VICTORY (Victory), March 10—Chairman, W. Kohut; Sec­ retary, M. Caddy. Members to be sober at payoff. Recommend special meeting with agent or patrolman about cutting Incident aboard ship. Shlp'a fund tl6.13. Some disputed overtime, to bo settled at payoff. Pape Tbirteen LOG BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Lib. Nav.), March 11—Chairman, R. Simpklns; Secretary, R. Clark. Ship's fund $4.25. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to delegate for fine Job. DEL CAMPO (Miss.), March 17— Chairman, JT Lapaple; Secretary, J. Geisler. All repairs made In NO. New delegate elected. Laundry room to be kept clean. EVELYN (Bull), March . 31—Chair­ man, W. Trolle; Secretary, M. Kamintkl. Ship's fund $81. Three hours disputed overtime. Report accepted. Complaint about captain calling cook name. Discussion on repair Usts; linen to be turned in. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), March 26 —Chairman, C. dcHospidales; Secre­ tary, T. Wasiluk. Old books to be ex­ changed. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund $9.35. Thanks to members In bringing furniture to San Juan. Few hours disputed overtime and delayed sailing overtime. Report accepted. Steward dept. complimented on effi­ ciency and cleaUness. To have new gangway for use in port. Washing machine not to be overloaded, motor not powerful enough. HASTINGS (Waterman), March II— Chairman, H. Butts; Secratary, J. Wells. Repairs to bo made at sea. Some disputed overtime. Tidelands pact read to membership and Ameri­ can Coal Shipping beef. Membership commended headquarters for' winning Tidelands pact and beef with ACS. Discussion on slop chesf. Draws to bo made In American currency in­ stead of traveler's checks. Repair list to bo made up. Mdro water preatura required In bathrooms. Need hasps Tanker May Sprout Ivy Waiting To Get Home Things being what they are, the Ivy is just about ready to start sprouting some greenery as she winds her way back and forth from the Persian Gulf to Japan, still getting nowhere nearer home. r According to the latest re­ tie nm is all bad, either, says ship's port from the tanker, from delegate Grville Amdt. "We still Singapore, "if the boys only know have that top-notch skipper Peter by which Christmas they'd be H, Bamberg with us. All the gang thinks he's tops and understand­ home, they would feel better." It's not that the monotony, heat ing, and as good as they come." Arndt intimated, however, that and limited shoretime of the shut the shuttle Is still having its ef­ fects. "We even have our own Groucho Marx aboard. For five Spicy Job days his tasks consist of electrical duties, and then he spends the other two days trying to get his cook's endorsement. He's that well-known fellow "Wild Bill" Evitt from down New Orleans way —the only man who can snatch feathers from a bird in flight." As far as the full-time feeding is concerned, Amdt added a good word for steward Bob Elliott and chief cook Stoke Harrison for pro­ viding a well-rounded menu. And when they do get ashore in Japan, the Ivy can always count on Its former bosun, now the 2nd mate, formerly known as "Blackie" Jim Merrell. Currently tagged as "Doctor Needles" by the boys who have encountered difficulties ashore, he hasn't found anybody Third cook Grant Marzelt was who's puncture-proof yet, perhaps adding a bit of extra flavoring because "the line always seems to to some of the food steaming form at the rear in these cases." on the galley-range of the Charles J. Johnson, Billy J. Jefferson City Victory when a Brewer and Lewis C. Morton oc­ photographer looked -in. cupy the deck, engine and steward delegate spots, in that order, along Those extra touches often with Arndt. make the difference. in lockers. Clothes to be removed from Une after dry. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), March $—Chairman, T. Zielinski; Secretary, C. Murray. Ship's fund $24,72. Tapes for recording machine to be paid for from fund and wire to run recui'dings to mess hall. Discussion on food. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), March 24—Chairman, C. Wright; Secretary D. Missimer. One man missed ship in NY. Patrolman to be notified; gear packed and tiumed over to chief mate. No logs. Discussion on food—night lunches to be fresh; scuttlebutt to be kept clean; cots to be ordered. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), March 24— Chairman, H. Huston; Secretary, S. Pickett. New washing machine re­ ceived, Safety meeting to be held monthly. Captain to give 80% of wages coming on draws. Request all delegates be on hand at payoff: have books and permits checked for pa­ trolman. Adhere to one hour before sailing clause. New men to get pa­ trolman's ok before paying off. Two hours disputed overtime. Reports ac­ cepted. Washing machine to be used with care. Order cigarettes in ad­ vance from steward and also sea chest for Port Newark delivery. Check stale milk put aboard in Houston. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), March 22—Chairman, A. Anderson; Secretary, F. Perez. Need lumber for screen doors. Writing on blackboard against steward dept. to be stopped. Doors to be closed quietly. Benches to be built on each side of ship. Libr­ ary to be kept clean and orderly. Three men 111. One hour disputed ot. Complaint about food, equipment and management in steward dept. . CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), March 3—Chairman, J. Zlcreis; Secretary, J. Morrison. Four men missed ship In Honolulu. One man hospitalized In Chile. Few hours disputed overtime— to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Steward and baker doing missing men's work in galley. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Carriers), March 9—Chairman, A. Spuza; Secre­ tary, F. Paylor. Ships fund $5. Two men sick with colds. One man missed ship. Report accepted. Night lunch to be improved; steak to be served at least twice a week, fried chicken to be put out Immediately, Repair list to be submitted. Galley to be ex­ terminated. Put pastry out at coffee time. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), March 8—Chairman, E. Eiland; Secretary, J. Jacobsen. Ship's Fund $27.62. Report accepted. New delegate and treasurer elected. Discussion on cleanliness of laundry. Stevedores to be kept out of, midship house. PORTMAR (Calmar), March 16^ Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, H. Eddy. Ice box door handle to be repaired. MARORE (Ore), March 24—Chair­ man, C. Just; Secretary, D. Carey. One man logged. Poor laundry service. Ship's fund $5.02. One man missed ship: replaced before sailing. Need new washing machine; coffee urn, toaster. Fruit to be put out before spoiling. ANGELINA (Bull), Jan. 20—Chair­ man, G. Walter; Secretary, J. Gal­ lagher. Stiip's fund $20. Some dis­ puted overtime. Messroora to be kept clean. Observe quiet in aUeyways so members may sleep. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), Feb. 9—Chairman, A. Van Dyke; Sec­ retary, E. Iverson. New treasurer elected. Report accepted. Members to donate $1 towards ship's fund. Dis­ cussion on very poor slop chest put on board for one year's voyage. I Editor, I SEAFARERS LOG, S 675 Fourth Ave., I Brooklyn 32, NY j I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— : please put my name on your mailing list. I (Print Information) | ! NAME • IP I STREET ADDRESS j i I CITY ZONE STATE I I TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you ore on old tubicribor and have a change * of plaoto give your former oddroii belowi ? ADDRESS CITY tsaeaoaaaqomaggiAo'ajioaeooBAoeoBeaBooeaosAeseoeooe^a^'^ak ZON^ I KM U BJia KMJUtt»M•• liJUi •• MAAJURMJUUL* STATS* •••Aoasooeeeeaeaaa �Pax* Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG They Really Got The Bird Calls Welfare Aid Wonderful To the Editor: I wrote a letter last January which apparently never reached you, so I hope you will print this as soon as possible. I want to thank the SIU for the extra check sent last Christmas for those receiving disability benefits. I know it came in mighty handy for me. The doctors, nurses and all the personnel here at St. Vin­ cent's Hospital, New York City, are wonderful and have been very kind. Thank God the SIU has such a wonderful welfare plan. We couldn't 'get along with it. I would also like to get in touch with the following mem­ bers: Eugene Ceccato, Eddie Polise, Citizen Joe, Dewey Par­ sons and Steve Massaros. Joseph Piluiis 4" Venetian pigeons (the feathered variety, anyway) snuggled up close to an SlU trio and their guide when the Sunion visited the Italian port last winter. Pictured (I to r) are Best, AS; Cox, OS; the Italian guide, and Walter Butterton, bosun. The steward, Fred Hicks, turned in the photo. Oldtimer Gives 'Life' Lesson On Ship Types At least one SIU oldtimer was among a group of "Life" readers who recently tripped up the editors of the national magazine on a nautical matter. A retired member of the + SIU since 1946, Henry E, Kra­ lihood is so minutely concerned mer chided "Life" for calling a with these details, every item is Victory ship a Liberty in "one of its picture captions last February 11. The magazine wrote back that "many other readers called our at­ tention to this. Thanks again for keeping our nautical records straight." Apparently ship photographs get • good working over from retired and active seamen, who have a cer­ tain fondness for those seagoing workhorses of World War II, the mass-production Libertys and Victorys. Most non-nautical newspapers and magazines, despite careful re­ search, tend to overlook considera­ tions like an extra kingpost or mast but to a seaman, whose live- Puzzle Answer la [iSIBO S] BQglBQBSB] OglDB ummm BsiaBBQ [•SBIBQ DSSB QBSB BB SDQ Q •ESS BOB BIBBBDJT mB BESnD B J_ BcanBB BISQB BBBB BBS Burly important. It may mean an extra spot to hang his laundry or some­ thing. For the record, "Life" conceded, "according to the Maritime Admin­ istration of the US Department of Liberty «t» Nobody Gets By Without Union To the Editor: I've gained quite a bit of ex­ perience since I left the Alcoa Polaris last March in New Orleans. I've been senior cook in charge of the afternoon shift for the consolidated messhall here at Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile. There's about five of us "exseamen" there, two SIU and three NMU. We've sure found out that there is a hell of a lot of difference working without a union. ' The years I spent in the SIU were something I can't forget, and believe me I won't forget them. Without a Union the working man is a dead duck! Print this if you like. It might help someone to see there's nothing like the SIU at sea or ashore. Smooth sailing to all my friends.' "Red" Palmer ^ it ^ The Situation's Well in Hand VIcVory Commerce, the ship pictured has a raised forecastle head extending to the after part of No. 1 hatch. This immediately distinguishes her from a Liberty, which is a flush deck vessel. "A Liberty also has three masts on which her cargo gear is rigged, whereas the Victory has two masts and, in addition, has_ a king post at No. 1 hatch, and pairs of king posts at the forward part and after part of the midship house," the magazine added. "This, together with the shape of the house and stack, distinguishes her from the Liberty, which has no king posts, the stack being the only structure that would be silhouetted above the midship house." See? To the Editor: The John B. Waterman is now substituting for the Arizpa on the European run. You can be sure that while our buddies on the Arizpa are being enter­ tained by the almond - eyed beauties of the Far East, the crew of the John B. will keep the home fires burning. Of course, we don't know whose girl we will meet In the different ports, but we will try to keep our reputations intact. The boys will say hello to Jack Dubersky's gal who works at the Coney Island Bar, and also to Dave Nunn's true love at the Penguin, as we know that they will belon^some. We also have a number one steward department, featuring April 26. 1957 lots of good Southern cooking. Tony Sosa is the chief steward, Calls Welfare C. Hiers is chief cook, Bob 'Greatest Gain' Shepard mans the 3rd cook's To the Editor: spot, George Burns is pearl We feel that the Welfare Plan diver and Bill Wermack is serv­ ing in the capacity of crew is the greatest step our Union has made in the past ten years. waiter. Although we received the ma­ The majority of the crew is from Tampa and Mobile. Some ternity benefit for our first son, of the fellows are Ray Queen, we are sad to say that our sec­ Bob Parker, Lester Clark ond son was bom while I was (bosun), Ed Morris and, last but in the service and we couldn't not least, Larry Tifft, the inter­ qualify for SIU benefits. In national Ipver and ambassador fact, it cost us $10.75 to have our child bom in an Army hos­ of good will. Anthony C. Aronica pital. besides our transportation Ship's reporter of 20 miles each way from where we resided. I know that if I had been Safety Program sailing I would not even have Well Underway had this cost which T could not afford at that time. I was just To the Editor: In accordance with the joint discharged from the Army on SlU-shipowner safety program, March 22. We are certainly hoping that we can report excellent coop­ eration from the entire crew our sons will qualify in the fu­ and officers on board the An­ ture for the scholarships that the SIU offe^ You can be sure gelina. Many items have been we greatly appreciate the bene­ brought up at the meetings for fits we have already received. a solution. When possible, these Best Wishes for the future have been corrected. Others are success of the SIU. being taken care of as time perRobert & Catherine Bannister 4 4 4' Appreciates Aid Of Wild Ranger The SIU crew's safely rep­ resentatives S. Boguski, deck (left), and J. Devlne, engine (right) gather with 3rd mate C. Lobbregt for a photo. Steward safety rep. Ed Marsh missed the picture-taking. mits and those items which can­ not be handled aboard have been turned in on a repair list to the company. Safety signs have been sten­ cilled at conspicuous places all around the ship and we all feel that, with the continued cooper- * ation of all hands, accidents aboard can be brought to a min­ imum. Steve Boguski, AB, is ship's safety representative for the deck department; John Decine, deck engineer, is the,black gang safety man, and Edmund Marsh, NCB, represents the steward department. John Galiagherr Ship's delegate To the Editor: I would like this letter in the LOG to show my appreciation for the crew of the Wild Ranger. They took excellent care of me while I was being repatriated from Inchon, Korea. Right now I am on the Fairland on the intercoastal run, but it won't be for long. The ship is scheduled to be con­ verted for the trailer service in July. We have a fine gang on here, with none other than Pat Mur­ phy as chief steward, so we are assured plenty of good feeding. We expect to pay off in Balti­ more on May 15. Well, thanks again to. the crewmembers of the Wild Ranger. Incidentally, I got my gear and papers as soon as I got back to Seattle. They were waiting for me right at the SIU hall. Eddie Eriksen 4 4 4 Crew Applauds Coe Skipper To the Editor: Things are running pretty smoothly on this ship. There aren't too many serious beefs to upset the ship or the crew. The mate here on the Coe Victory is a real spook, though. He ijs on deck all the time, get­ ting in the deck gang's hair. However, the captain is a real swell guy. Hansen is his. name. He does his best for us, and the crew appreciates it. Dave Barry Bj/ Bernard Seaman �Page Jiffeea SEAFARERS LOG April 26^ 1959 ' af cost price •8^ per copy Now on Salej 1956 BOUND VOLUME of the -- ' SEAFARERS LOG All of the following StU fainilies have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Cynthia Marie Cole, born March 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lonnie 0. Cole Jr., Asheboro, NC. William Peter Doyle, born March 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James J. Doyle, Phila., Pa. Connie Fay Marriner, bom April 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clyde W. Marriner, Portsmouth, Va. Henry Joseph Shepeta Jr.. born April 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry Shepeta, Baltimore, Md. Patricia Marie Pierce, born April 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Pierce, Drexel Hill, Pa. Sheila Diane Griggers, born March 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ira W. Griggers Jr., Evergreen, Ala. Debra Celeste Federssen, born March 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sverre R. Pederssen, Brook­ lyn, NY. George Anthony Wolinskl, bora January 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Wolinskl, Kenner, La. Linda and Phyllis Peragallo, born March 19, 1957, to Seafarer And Mrs. Joseph Peragallo, Levltto\vn, NY. Bert Dawson Giliispie, bora March T2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Colder B. Giliispie Jr., Beau­ mont, Texas. Pamela Elaine Blalack, born March 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles O. Blalack, Springhill, Ala. Michael Charles Perna, born March 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Augustine Perna, Baltimore, Md. Perry Manuel, bora Marclt 28, 1857, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren Manuel, Mamou, La. Health Center Opens Union Wins Bait. Tugs (Continued from page 3) doubtedly the news of the SIU HIWD strike victory against G&H Towing in the Gulf. The success­ ful strike ended just a few days before the voting was scheduled to start in Baltimore, with the SIU winning the best tug pact in the area after a 33-day walkout. One of the SIU's objectives, in launching, its organizing campaign, was to raise the low level of wages and conditions under which Great­ er Baltimore harbor men have worked for many years. The Bal­ timore area is notorious for having the lowest hourly pay rate and the worst overtime provisions of any Atlantic caost port. In addition, the men here lack any kind of welfare and pension protection such as exists in SIU contracts. A key demand im the SIU-HIWD negotiations with the companies will be the establishment of wel­ fare- benefits, along with substan­ tial improvements in wages and working conditions. (Continued from page 3) The Brooklyn center is the first bership thought he was typical of oi four planned. The other three the good sailor and the good union will be located in Baltimore, New man." Therefore, Hall added, the Orleans and Mobile. Each center center stands as a tribute to the has diagnostic facilities Including entire membership of the SIU x-ray, fluoroscope, electro-cardio­ who have worked and fought to­ graph, lab tests, eye examination gether to fui'ther the progress of and other aspects of a head to toe physical. all seamen. / SIU, A&G District Once all the information on the BALTIMORE Others who addressed the group 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 were Dr. Aaron Kottler, president pliysical has been correlated and Earl Sbeppard, Agent of the Kings County Medical So­ examined by the staff, men who BOSTON 276 State St. ciety, and Charles Logan, of Mis­ are in need of treatment for any James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 4202 Canal St. sissippi Shipping Company, a trus­ ailment or physical defect are re­ HOUSTON Capital 7-6558 tee of the Welfare Plan. Brief re­ ferred to the Public Health Service A. Michelet. Agent 1419 Ryan St. marks were also made by Hulan facilities. The procedure is de­ LAKE CHARLES, La Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-3744 Jack, Manhattan borough presi­ signed to detect such ailments and 1 South Lawrence St. dent; Harry O'Reilly, secretary of defects before they become seri­ MOBILE Cal Tanner. Agent HEnUock 2-1754 the Maritime Trades Department, ous enough to invalid a Seafarer MORGAN CITY ...912 Front St. AFL-CIO; James Quinn, secretary and keep him from being fit for Tom Gould. Agent - Phone 2158 of the New York Central Trades duty. NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvlUe St. Other guests present included Undsey WUliams. Agent and Labor Council; Frederick BillTulane 8626 hardt, vice-president, Alcoa Steam­ Dr. John S. Wilson, chief officer NEW' YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn ship Company, and Dr. Joseph of the Staten Island PubUc Health UYacinth 9-6600 Logue, director of the center. The Service Hospltai; Rep. Francis NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. MAdison 2-9834 Invocation was delivered by Mon- Dora, who represents the District Ben Rees. Agent ' signor Thomas Sala of the in which the Union hall is located;. PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. Market 7-1635 Churches of St. John and St. Rocco. Rep. Isadore Dollinger; Charles S. Cardullo. Agent 101 Pelayo Robert C. Creasey, administrator Zimmerman, International Ladies PUERTA de TIERRA PR Phone 2-5996 of. the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Garment Workers Union; John Sal Colls. Agent FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Strong, president. Teamsters Local SAN presided. Marty BreithoH. Agent Douglas, 2-5475 After the speeches and ribbon- 807; Ck E. Hughes, Deputy State SAVANNAH . 3 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 cutting, Magnuson and Hall un­ Commissioner of Labor, and gu^ts E. B. McAuley. Agent 2505 1st Ave. veiled a" memorial plaque to Lar- from the Coast Guard, Army, Navy, SEATTLE EUiott 4334 sen K'^ch Is on the wall in ihe. lob-, the American Merchant Marine In­ Jeff GlUette. Agent TAMPA.-1609:1811'..,.N. JPraBWin. St. by«tt .the ^building. - -:''i ' stitute and the- shipping industry.'' Tohi Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 Kenneth L. Bewig, 58: Brother Bewig died from pneumonia in the USPHS Hospital in B a 11i m ore, Md., on March 12, 1957. He joined the Union in New York on August 13, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Loretta B. Bewig of Baltimore. Burial took place in Moreland Memorial Park, Baltimore. John Crowley, 32; Brother Crow ley was lost at sea following an ex­ plosion on the Mission San Fran­ cisco, on March 7, 1957. He joined the U n i o n~ on January 23, 1945, in New York. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Bernadette Crowley, and a son who reside in Allison, Pa. ^ ^ 3* William Mf. Wilson, 67: Brother Wilson died in the USPHS Hos­ pital in New Orleans on March 28, 1957 because of a malignant tumor. He joined the Union on August 2, 1955, and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He is survived by his son, Arthur D. Wilson of New Orleans. Burial took place at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Baton Rouge, La. it t> it Charles J. Fetter, 57: Brother Fetter died in New Orleans on March 3, 1957, as a result of a malignancy. He had joined the Union on Novem­ ber 10, 1947, and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura L. Fetter of Mobile, Ala. J" 4" 4> 4- 3^ James K. Brooks, 38: Brother Brooks died at sea on board the SS Cubore, on March 1, 1957, from a hemorrhage. He had been sailing in the steward department since joining the Union on September 22, 1955. There was no beneficiary designated. William Zietz, 44: On March 15. 1957, Brother Zietz died in the USPHS Hospital, Baltimore, Md.,of a respiratoiy failure. He had joined the Union in Baltimore on Sept. 2, 1954, and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is buried in Philadelphia cem­ etery, Philadelphia. No beneficiary was designated. PERSONALS AND NOTICES Clyde Cahill Your Coast Guard discharge from the SS Ocean Eva (8-4-56 to 8-16-56) was found aboard the SS Stony Point and is being held for you in the Boston hall. James C. Glisson Mail, vacation checks, and with­ holding statements are being held for you at the Anchor Hotel, 612 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md. Please send them your forwarding address. Eric Madsen Please contact your former land­ lady, Mrs. Campagna, concerning baggage which she has been hold­ Kenneth Lopez ing for you. She is located at 422 Please contact Richard Pardo's 13th St., Brooklyn, or phone family in Tampa, Fla. HY 9-0831. ELLIS S. SAMIA Robert Lee Green Contact William O. Euton, 55 John W.- Tinker .would like you to contact him at 17-llli 4th Bay 7 St., Brooklyn, r^: automobile insurance. Street, Bremerton, Washington. The following Seafarers are re­ quested to pick up baggage belong­ ing to them left on Isthmian ves­ sels and deposited by the company with the SIU Hall, 523 Bienville Street, New Orleans, La. Rudolph Himel, 3rd cook. Steel Designer; Bernard Buster, ch. cook. Steel Designer; Daniel Bisset, FWT, Steel Rover; John Ramiszewski, engine, Steel Architect; Donald E. Bull, oiler. Steel King; John B. Tlerney, DM, Andrew Jackson; Chester Holtz, AB. DIRECTORY OF Sill RRANCHES WILMINGTON, Calll 505 Marine Ave. PORT COLBOHNE Ontario Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 103 Durham St Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. TORONTO. Ontario EMpire 4-5719 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall VICTORIA. BC 617V4 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS C. Simmons, Joint VAxNCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. . W. HaU, Joint Pacific 3466 R. Matthews. Joint SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6348 SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. BAGOTViLLE. Quebec........20 Elgin St. Phone 5-8777 Phone: 549 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St, CApital 3-4336 CAnal 7-3203 RICHMOND. Calif... 510 Hacdonald Ave. QUEBEC.... 89 St. Pierre St. BEacon 2-0925 Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE 450 Harrison St. SAINT JOHN Douglas 2-3363 NB 2505 1st Ave. Main 029V Great Lakes District 805 Marine Ave. ALPENA Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK. ... 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn BUFFALO, NY HYacinth 9-6165 CLEVELAND WILMINGTON Canadian District HALIFAX. N,S.... 128ti Hollls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL ......634 St. James St. West PLateaw 8161 FORT WiU,(AM!f..X.i..l30 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 85 Germain St. Phone: 2-5233' 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 734 Lakeside Ave.. NB Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH . 531 W. Michigan St. . Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHlCAGdri.. 3261 E. 92na St. Phone: Essex 5-3419 I1 �LOG SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • First In Maritime: a* Gala Fete Opens SIU Health Center US Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, featured speaker, hailed SIU for pioneering first maritime union health center. Others on platform (1 to r) included Robert Creasey, SIU Welfare Plan administrator; Charles Logan, trustee; Dr. Aaron Kottler, president, Brooklyn Medical Society, and Msgr. John Sala who de­ livered the invocation. Dr. J. B. Logue, health center director (center), greets C^pt. John Wilson (left) and Capt. R. H, Moore, chief medical and dental officers at SI PHS hospital. f' ' 1 1/ y-yVi J y-; Over 500 Government and trade union officials, ship)ing leaders and Seafarers attended ceremonies, which 3egan with singing of National Anthem (top). Center s dedicated to the memory of the late Pete Larsen, who was praised at the gathering as a "good seafarer and good union man." ^ v . , � 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/. 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TUGS GO SIU IN LANDSLIDE WIN OPEN 1ST MEDICAL CENTER MEBA VOWS CONTINUED COAL FIGHT, HITS CURRAN WILD RANGER WINS AWARD AS SAFEST WATERMAN SHIP FIRST SEA UNION MEDICAL CENTER NOW OPEN IN NY WELL WISHERS LAUD CENTER AS MILESTONE SIU MEN MAKING LOG LIMIT 2 CONTRACTS GRANTED FOR ATOM SHIP DOUBT RUNAWAY SHIPS AVAILABLE FOR US NEEDS CONCERSION WORK STARTS ON FIRST CONTAINERSHIP OKAY ISTHMIAN’S BID FOR 8 VITORY SHIPS MATERNITY BENEFIT FIVE YEARS OLD; THOUSANDS AIDED MAYFLOWER II SAILS; EXPECT 6-WEEK TRIP US SEEKS TOURIST SHIPS, OKAYS BERNSTEIN SUBSIDY SUP VOTES FULL SUPPORT TO A&G IN COAL BEEF LAST TWO COAL SHIPS CREW UP HOSPITAL $$ OKAYED BY HOUSE VOTE SIU SHIP TESTS FREEDOM OF SEAS SENATE GETS NEW BILL ON ALIEN CREWS POLAND SEEKING MILLION TONS OF SURPLUS GRAIN GALA FETE OPENS SIU HEALTH CENTER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/ 26/ 1957 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. XIX, No. 9  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7909ec01ffe6da86562b67c1ad84ea15.PDF 7560f16f418b7317c1546621db578a9d PDF Text Text Vol. XiX No. 8 'I: \ SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SIU SCORES MAJOR GUV TUG VICTORY •Story On Page 3 •Story On Page 2 All IVMAM#! fl«" Ending a 33-day strike by the SIU's Harbor ' 8/f#* and Inland Waterways Division which tied up the 26-boat G&H fleet in Houston (above) and all along Gulf Coast, tugboatmen crowd ballot box to vote enthusiastic approval of top contract terms. Voting (1 to r) are Ji. F. Seesholtz, tug J. R. Guyton; B. Fitte, tug Lucy Haden, and J. Kelly from the G uyton. (Story on Page 3.) iC • I S-i— l^.-" U^SI Anfl V Missing froni the chair at an ^nu rcireireff* SIUNA convention for the first time, the late Harry Lundeberg gained lasting tribute from Mayor Geohge Christopher (standing), who welcomed delegates to San Francisco, Seated are SIUNA Pres. Paul Hall of the SIU-A&G (left) and SIUNA Secretary-Treasurer John Hawk. (Story on Page 3.) •oi '- I �Far* Tv* I; ^ I -l April 12, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Manned Tanker In Israel 51U Set For 7-Fleet NLRB Ballot On Bolt. Harbor Craft BALTIMORE—^An intensive organizing campaign by the SIU among local towboat and harbor craft workers will be climaxed in sev en separate representation elections here start­ ing early next week. SIU Port Agent Earl Sheppard said the drive is just one phase of efforts by the SIU's Harbor and"*^ Inland Waterways Division in in other parts. The SIU-HIWD conjunction with rank and file won what is recognized as the best Distrirt SO Norfolk Pact Under Fire NORFOLK — Dissatisfaction among tug workers on Curtis Bay and McAllister boats covered by the latest United Mine Workers District 50 contract is spreading throughout this key port area. The contract stipulates agree­ ment by the companies to tlie "principle" of seniority by depart­ ments "where fitness and ability (of the men) are relatively equal." "However, the employers' deter­ mination as to relative fitness and ability shall be final," it adds. The tug men fear that the companies can lay off a full crew, and then re­ hire anyone it pleases. This means there is no seniority protection. On the pension-disability ques­ tion, a key concern is what will bappen to men with long-term service who suddenly become dis­ abled. The present pension provi­ sion authorizes retirement on pen­ sion at age 65 after ten years' serv­ ice. However, those disabled at any age before 65 have to wait until they're 65 to get benefits. A 20-year man who is disabled at 45 would have to wait 20 years for benefits. workers, to bring Baltimore up from its position as the lowest-paid harbor on the East Coast. The SIU-HIWD wiU be the only union on the ballot In the voting ordered by' the National Labor Re­ lations Board. Major organizing efforts by the SIU have been con­ centrated in this port for more than a year. Voting will be conducted among several hundred unlicensed crewmen on the 40-odd boats op­ erated by Curtis Bay Towing, Har­ per Towing, Arundel Corp., Baker and Whiteley, Baltimore Towage and Lighterage and Atlantic Trans­ port, a US Lines subsidiary. In addition, mechanics at the Curtis Bay maintenance shop and carfloatmen in Atlantic Transport will be polled in a separate election. Won Vote 28—0 A hint of the enthusiastic sup­ port among Greater Baltimore har­ bor workers for the SIU-HIWD came last month when it unani­ mously swept an election for bargemen and bridgemen of the Western Maryland Railway Com­ pany. The SIU won hands down, 28—0. Last Saturday's major victory covering Texas coast operations of the 26-boat G & H Towing Co. in Houston is also expected to add impetus to the SIU drive here and union pact in the towboat industry along the Western Gulf coast after a 33-day strike in that area. Abused by miserable conditions for many years. Greater Baltimore harbor men work under the lowest hourly pay rate and worst over­ time set-ups on the entire Atlantic eoast. They have no welfare cover­ age other than a pension plan which has been inoperative for over a year. "These men have many griev(Continued on page 5) Workers at Israeli port of Eloth open valves for first flow of oil to storage tanks from SlU-manned tanker Kern IHills (background). The ship sailed through the disputed Gulf of Aqoba Saturday. Seafarers Haul Isf Oil Cargo To Israel Via Gulf Of Aqaba Dramatically underscoring a "freedom of the seas" resolution passed by the SIU of NA convention, Seafarers aboard the T-2 tanker Kern Hills discharged the first Oil cargo ever to be delivered to the Israeli port of Elath on Sunday, April 7. The Kern Hills was the first US ship to make the^run through the Strait of Ti- Egypt warfare last fall, the Israelis the Gulf, the Israelis, with the ap­ ran into the Gulf of Aqaba overran and destroyed the guns. proval of the US State Department, at the head of the Red Sea. She received a royal welcome from the town, which turned out all of ifS 2,000 population to greet her. The Strait of Tiran was former­ ly controlled by an Egyptian gun battery which did not peiunit any ship bound for Israel to pass through. During the brief Israeli- The area is now under the control of United Nations forces. Israel has maintained that both the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aqaba are international watervjpys which should be open to all shipping, while the Egyptians have insisted the contrary. . By running a US ship through WORKER' APPLAUDS CURRAN For a variety of reasons, all of which seem to elude Joe Curran, all of the unions in maritime, plus AFL-CIO head­ quarters, are on one side in the American Coal beef and Joe Curran sits in lonesome splendor on the other side ... almost all alone that is. For on April 13, the "Daily Worker," for If- the second time since the coal beef began, has seen fit to embrace Cur­ ran wholeheartedly with both bear-paws. Once again it is George Morris, vetei'an Party functionary (and one who remembers Joe way back when in the Party's palmy days)' who does the embracing. Morris devotes his "World of Labor" column to enthusiastic replay of Curran's pitch in the "NMU Pilot." He notes with great satisfaction, "The current "Pilot," paper of the National Maritime Union, is a throwback to 1937." For those who weren't around in 1937, a little review of history is in order. 1937 was the year that the "Pilot" was run by the water­ front section of the Communist Party, lock, stock and barrel. The managing editor was an active and open party member. 1937 was the year that Joe Curran, Ferdinand Smith, Josh Lawrenson and Blackie Myers were perfecting the Communist-front 0|-ganization that soon throttled the NMU and ousted all those non-Communist activists who had gone along with Curran and then discovered, too late, that they were under the Stalinist thumb. And, of course, it was the year that Harry Bridges now and then had his personal colunm in the "Pilot." Good old 1937! Why does George Morris say the "Pilot" looks like a throwback to 1937? Because as the SIU has said time and again, Joe Curran to­ day is using the same Stalinist tactics he and his Party cohorts em­ ployed twenty years ago. As part of the Stalinist pattern, as the MEBA paper, "Amer­ ican Marine Engineer" points out, Curran accuses the SIU of at­ tacking the hiring hall while he aids and abets destruction Of the mates and engineers hiring hall; he shrieks "Taft-Hartley" at SIU while he supports an American Coal attack on the rights of marine unions to picket ships at shipyards, terminals and other properties not direct­ ly owned by the company. Curran, after ordering his men through MM&P and MEBA picket lines for five months, weeps crocodile tears for the engineers because Seafarers are now taking jobs. on coab ships! Finally there Is the "big lie" technique which Curran employed so generously in distorting the facts about the Washington meeting with George Meany. When caught flatfooted in his distortions, Cur­ ran's only recourse is to distort some more. For example, he ac­ cuses the SIU of deliberately' postponing a showdown meeting with are attempting to establish that the Gulf is international water in practice as well as in theory. At the recent SIU of NA con­ vention delegates approved a state­ ment on "Preservation of Democ­ racy—Freedom Of tbe Seas-rIn the Middle East" which read in part: . . . "Our nation as the leading force and hope of the democratic worjd, must take positive action to Insure Israel'.'? survival. ' "Therefore we urge the govern­ ment of the US to deal forthrightly with the most immediate, chal­ lenge to Israel's position and se­ curity. It is essential that Israel . enjoy freedom of the seas . . . "As American seamen concerned with freedom of the seas we must insist upon freedom of passage through the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aqaba for all Israeli flag vessels . . . We call upon our gov­ ernment ... to encourage ship­ ping through the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aqaba to the Israeli port of Elath . . ." Events broke fast all week in the ' Middle East, for in addition to the Kern Hills run into Elath, sal­ vage gangs completed clearance of the Suez Canal, opening it to all shipping but the very large super­ tankers. A political agreement on how the canal Is to be run is still in the dispute stage. SEAFARERS LOG April 12, 1957 'Buf I'm For You' Meany when, in fact, the meeting was postponed because of the sud­ den death of Harry Lundeberg, When SIU officials left Miami on the eve of the meeting to pay their respects to the memory of the in­ ternational president, that gave Curran an opportunity to lie and distort some more. No wonder the "Daily Worker" embraces Curran so ardently. No one else in any section of the labor movement comes so close to the Stalinist ideal the'^Worker" seeks. , (For latdst coal ship news, see page 5.); . V . .. . . .. : •• •• Vol. XfX No. • PAUL IIAU. Stcretary-Treaaurer HERBKST BBAifn, Editor. BERNAIID SEAUAN, Art Editor. BBUEAU ABTBUS. iBwnr SnvAcx. Ai. UtMMjti. JOHN BHAZS.. Staff Writert. Bnx Moom. Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. Published biweefcly or liM headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic « Gulf DMrlet, AFL-CIO, «7S Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600. Entered at second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. M, 1912. ^ ..ra,.)SJiOl-J i wy ^ 0? j56i' �A^ h, w^ .... Fife Threi SEAFARERS LOG ^ MAJOR SlU TUG WIN IN SOUTH 33-Day Walkout Ends In Best Cult Tug Pact Addressing SlUNA convention in Son Francisco, Copt. Tonrimy Atkins, notional president. Masters, Mates and Pilots (left), and Neil J. Haggerty, secretary of tlie California Federation of Laborr shared jostrum during week-long session. California's Gov. Goodwin J. Knight (left) welcomed delegates to SlUNA convention, which elected SlU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall (right) as international president. Gov. Knight hailed SlUNA efforts to improve the merchant marine and its record in the labor movement. HOUSTON—^The SIU's campaign to bring top conditions to maritime work­ ers forged ahead this week as striking G&H tugboatmen unanimously approved the best Union agreement ever negotiated in the Texas coast area. The tugboatmen voted f for these benefits and the all-out up in ports along thg" Gulf Coast to return to work under an support given them by the SlU. from New Orleans to Corpus SIU-HIWD contract after As a_ consequence, they said, none Christi. of the strikers or members of their The tugboat fleet remained shut the rank and file and the families suffered any serious in­ down for the duration of the dis­ Union negotiating commit­ convenience or severe hardship pute. Eighteen of the 26 boats during the course of the 33-day went back into operation at mid­ tee hammered out a pact walkout. with the towing company covering wages, hours, wel­ fare benefits and working con­ ditions for licensed and unlicensed personnel aboard the 26-ship fleet. The successful wind-up of the strike was just one aspect of the SIU's continuing drive for estab­ lishment of top notch union con­ ditions in the harbor fleld. Much of this drive is concentrated in the deep South, particularly in the tidelands area, where the SIU re­ cently won a first-time agreement with Phillips Oil, one of the larg­ est oil companies in the offshore in­ dustry. Rank and File Committee Following the past SlU pattern in operations of this kind, a rank and file negotiating committee of G&H workers was elected by the crewmembers in the fleet. The committee then drafted contract proposals which were subsequently presented to the company by the SlU. When the company rejected these rank and file demands and the strike was caUed, arrangements were made to pay strike benefits and provide emergency aid for strikers and their families. When it was all over, G&H crewmem­ bers expressed their appreciation The significance of the victory is emphasized by the fact that G&H s the biggest tugboat operator in the Gulf. The company has ex­ clusive harbor towing rights in several Texas ports, including Houston, Baytown, Texas City, Gal­ veston and Corpus Christi. It also does a sizable deep sea towing busi­ ness and is the largest operator serving the tidelands oil explora­ tion and producing industry. SlU New Orleans Port Agent Lindsey J. Williams, who directed the strike operation for the SlU, hailed the G&H workers as "as solid a bunch of good union men as you would find anywhere. They stood up for themselves and the Union all the way for 33 days. With 'hat kind-of support the operator had to come to terms with the the men and their designated Union." The 286 men in the fleet were called out on strike at 9:30 PM, March 4, by the negotiating com­ mittee. The committee, headed by SlU Assistant Secretary-Treasiurer Bob Matthews, had been empow­ ered by a unanimous vote of the G&H tugmen to take such action if necessary. Within a matter of hours, the crews had hit the bricks and the entire G&H fleet was tied SIU of NA Acts On Key Issues SAN FRANCISCO—Delegates representing 100,000 seamen, harbor Wkers, fishermen and allied crafts concluded a fruitful week-long convention in the White omb Hotel here with renewed determination to press ahead on a coordinated basis. The eighth biennial convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America closed on Marcht Districts are in need of reinforce­ Treasurer Paul Hall was elevated reappraisal of the US subsidy pro­ 29 after acting on numer­ ment. to the presidency. He had been gram which, it charged, has been ous major issues facing the For the first time, the convention acting president under the provi­ tunneling Government aid into a International's membership. The theme of mutual effort was emphasized and reemphaeized throughout the week-long.sesaion. Several steps were taken providing for closely-dovetailed ac­ tion by two or more districts on Issues common to the industry. The - net effect will be to bring the strength of the international to bear on situations where individual met without the union's founder, Harry Lundeberg, presiding. A large photo of Lundeberg over­ looked the proceedings and all dele­ gations paid tribute to his immense personal contribution to the wellbeing of their respective districts. Hall Named President The death of Lundeberg last January made election of a new president an important order of business. SIU A&G Secretary- SIU Clinic To Open Formal ceremonies officially opening the first SIU Health Center in Brooklyn will take place on Tuesday, April 16, at the center and at the New York headquarters hall. A large turnout of industry, medical and Government representaiives is expected. The center, to be known as the Pete Larsea Memorial Clinic,, will provide diagnostic facilities for all Seafarers. The facilities will consist of complete head to toe physical examinations Including x-rays, blood tests, eye examinations, and for older men, electro-cardiograph tests. No treatment will be given at the center itself. Its per pose is to detect health ailments before they reach' the stage of putting a man fiat on his back. Seafarers in heed of treat­ ment will be retSifi'ed to the US Public Health Service. sions of the SlUNA constitution. Another SIU & A&G representa­ tive, Cal Tanner, was chosen vicepresident, while Morris Weisberger, secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, was elected first vice-president of the International. Of major interest to Seafarers was the convention's action in ap­ proving the report brought in by the Seamen's Organizational and Grievance Committee dealing with a wide variety of issues. (See sum­ mary of committee's report on Page 4.) In its contents, the report re­ stated traditional SlUNA positions in support of the "50-50" law; against MSTS' competition with private shipping; in favor of the Public Health hospitals, and for re­ straints on transfers foreign. It also called for federal legislation to guarantee the hiring hall and for defense of seamen's legal rights under the Jones Act and other statutes. Lsappralsal Of Subsidies ^ Also on the shipping end, the re­ port urged additional Government aid for the dom^tic trades and a fe\y favored channels. It repeated long standing opposition to Coast Guard controls over American sea­ men and called for vigilance against Communist infiltration in (Continued on page 15) night April 6, and the remainder of the fleet was expected to be work­ ing on schedule by the end of the week. SIU Will Go Ahead SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall added his congratulations to the G&H men and Seafarers in-the area for the excellent job done in the strike. He emphasized that the Texas campaign was "in line with the organizing program set down by the Union. We intend to go 'ahead in the ports, in the tidelands and in any area where har­ bor workers £ire looking for strong union representation. "We are heartened by the G&H men's desire for top union repre­ sentation through the SIU. Th# tremendous gains won by them now proves harbor workers can improve their conditions under the SIU banner." The agreement, which runs for three years and provides for an­ nual reopenings for wage negotiar tions, includes the following bene­ fits: • A substantial wage increase providing the following pay rates: Harbor Scale (30-day month) —captains, $809; mates, $713; cluef engineers, $788; assist­ ant engineers, $713; deckhands and oilers, $514; cooks, $531. Tldelands-Intracoastal Canal (30-day month) — captains, $898; chief engineers, $873; mates and assistant engineers, $758; deckhands and oilers, $576; cooks, $590. Deep Sea (30-day month)— captains, $960; chief engineers, $915; chief mates and first as­ sistant engineers, $750; second mates and second assistant en­ gineer, $660; ABs and engine daymen, $570; cooks, $600. Hourly overtime rate—Li­ censed men, $2.75; unlicensed men, $1.65. • Establishment of the eighthour day. (The sharp reduction (Contimied on page 15) Report of the Marine Firemen's Union to the SjUNA convention was presented by Baltimore Agent Tom Meyer (left). At right, Nathan Bar-Yoacov, representing Israeli Embassy, hailed SlUNA support for his country's merchant fleet in the past. " - ^ �Fase Four •' SEAFARERS LOG April 12. 1957 Seamen's Organization And Grievance Committee Report The following is a summary of the Report of the Seamen's Organization find Grlevance Committee which was approved by the 8th biennial convention of the SIU of NA!. This ^^ittee dealt with a wide variety of important matters affecting the seamen's pld. The findings of the committee are presented in abbreviated form under the various headings which the committee listed. In addition, this report notes the resolution on ethical practices brought in by the resolution committee. 3iarine Pursers Formerly three charters existed, the Staff Officers Association on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts; the Marine Pursers of the Pacific, Seattle, representing Alaska Steamship pursers; the Pacific Coast Staff Officers Association, inactive. The convention voted to revoke the charter of the Pacific Coast Staff Officers Association and extend the jurisdiction of the Marine Pursers of the Pacific to cover the entire West Coast. If MPP is successful, convention recommends that it and Staff Officers consider merger. MSTS While crowd watches spellbound, Mayflower II takes a dangerous list after her launching. List was later trimmed by adding and shifting ballast. Ship will leave shortly to duplicate voyage of the Mayflower in 1620. AFL'CIO Suspends Beckf Files Charge WASHINGTON—The executive council of the AFL-CIO has voted unanimously to suspend Dave Beck as vice-presi­ dent of the Federation and as a member of the council itself, and to file charges of mal-^*feasance and maladministra- tion against the teamster leader. Tampa's Jobs Still Climbing TAMPA—Shipping has contin­ ued to improve for the third straight period in this area, reports Port Agent Tom Banning, There were seven ships in port during the last two weeks. Cities Service's Cantigny paid off and signed on while the Beauguard, LaSalle (Waterman); Alcoa Part­ ner, Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa), Bien­ ville (Pan Atlantic) and Chiwawa (Cities Service) were serviced. All ships were in good shape. SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS '(•'l k- • % SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers ore expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next ^U meetings will be: April 17 May I May 15 May 29 .hine 12 r--"''^--. y'j'fi t:''-iM:i:.hr-, AFL - CIO President George Meany called a special meeting of the council after Beck pleaded the fifth amendment during his ap­ pearance before a Senate investi­ gating committee. The committee is investigating improper activities in the labor-management field. The council also passed a reso­ lution directing the AFL-CIO Ethi­ cal Practices Committee to launch an investigation into charges of corruption among the executive officials of the International Broth­ erhood of Teamsters. « Constitutional Basis The action against Beck was based on section II, article VIII of the Federation's constitution which states that "the executive council shall have the power to file charges and conduct hearings . . . (against any executive officer) ... on the ground that such person is guilty of malfeasance or maladministra­ tion." Although the decision to file the charges against Beck, Meany said, came after his failure to explain the many charges against him regatding the mishandling of team­ ster funds, they were based on his position as a vice-president of'the AFL-CIO and did not refer to his capacity as president of the Team­ sters. Question Fund Use Beck pleaded the fifth amend­ ment as he was being questioned by the Senate committee on the disposal of some $320,000 in funds belonging to the Western Confer­ ence of Teamsters. Other testi­ mony heard by the committee in­ dicated that some of these funds had gone for his personal use with­ out authorization by the member­ ship. The convention reaffirmed tra­ ditional SIUNA opposition to Government competition with private industry. It pointed out MSTS is uneconomic, far more costly than comparable private shipping and a duplication of ex­ isting private shipping services. Law The convention criticized en­ forcement of the law declaring "the record indicates that the law is not rigidly enforced, with the result that substantially less than that percentage is trans­ ported in American bottoms. . ." It pledged continued efforts to preserve the law. Anti'Union Legislation Delegates urged a "vigorous campaign on a national and local level" to protect union members' rights and oppose "right to work" laws, wage freezes and compul­ sory arbitration moves. PRS Hospitals The need for strengthening and improving the hospitals was reaffirmed with the resolution pointing out that maritime ranks as the third most dangerous industry. Hiring Halls The maritime hiring hall was lauded as "the best method to in­ sure fair and equitable distribu­ tion of work. The convention called for "federal legislation . . . to guarantee that the hiring hall be recognized as the proper me­ dium for employment in all in­ dustries in ivhich its use has been an accepted practice." Homestie Shipping More Government support to revive these trades was, urged, with special attention to 'Voll-on, roll-off" and similar operations. The convention asked amend­ ment of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act to provide for construc­ tion subsidies "as an Inducement to new companies to enter these services." Runawags The convention strongly sup­ ported the current Congressional investigations into foreign trans­ fers and warmly endorsed the Magnuson Bill, S-1488, which v/ould severely restrict transfers of US ships. ILO Delegates endorsed the ILO maritime conventions as con­ structive work in the interests of workers throughout the world. Legal Rights Of Seamen Attention was called to the fact that from time to time, US agen­ cies,' operators and insurance companies have attempted to weaken seamen's legal protection enjoyed under the Jones Act and other statutes. It urged that steps be taken to see to it that these laws are vigorously enforced. Vnemplogment insurance New York and California un­ employment insurance programs were lauded as examples for other states to follow. The In­ ternational and its affiliates were pledged to work for improveigient in administration of unemploy­ ment programs to obtain fair treatment for all seamen. Subsidies The Senate committee cur­ rently investigating the transfer problem was asked to extend its investigations to the subsidy pro­ gram. The convention charged that the program has been ad­ ministered "to funnel government aid into a few favored channels . .^. such as US Lines ... US Lines has utilized the strength realized from Government suj)port for . .. establishing strangle­ holds on lucrative trade routes and ousting other American flag operations from such routes." Coast Guard The SIUNA's long-standing op­ position to Coast Guard controls over American seamen was re­ peated, with the convention call­ ing for return of maritime func­ tions to • the Department of Commerce. US Screening In light of the breakdown of the Government's screening progi-am, the convention called on its affiliates to "keep constant vigilance . . . Because of the breakdown of this program ... it woxild appear that as a result many Commies, screenos, etc., might now attempt to reinfiltrate this industry. We should be on our guard to prevent this." Dele­ gates also approved proposals to "cooperate in the development of a proper security program" which will bar Communist infil­ tration and give full protection to the American seafarer from dis­ crimination of any sort. and the Gulf of Aqaba for, all .Israeli flag vessels." Organizing The various affiliates of the in­ ternational were called on to "in­ itiate and Intensify" organizing activities and to cooperate with eacR other to that end. 9iTD The growth of the MTD, the official AFL-CIO maritime body, was noted and Its growth and services lauded. MTD now con­ sists of 11 International unions. All affiliates were urged to par­ ticipate in MTD port councils and utilize the services of the na­ tional MTD office. Great Lakes Establishment of a three man committee to develop organizing on the Great Lakes was approved. The committee will consist of the heads of the A&G, Canadian and Great Lakes Districts. The reso­ lution pointed out that the Lakes area will become increasingly Im­ portant with the opening of the St. Lawrence Sqaway. Minimum Wage Proposals to extend Federal minimum wage coverage to sea­ men and allied workers were strongly endorsed. The conven­ tion noted that while organized seamen enjoy excellent wages and working conditions, the in­ clusion of seamen under the Act "will be of benefit to those who do not yet enjoy trade union pro­ tection." Ship Mergers • ,?trong exception was taken to the position of large shipowner groups seeking exemption from legislation which would require advance notice to the Attorney General of plans to merge ma­ jor companies. "W%must look with' suspicion," the convention report said, "on any such big management request for exemption from a law which is intended to apply equally to all industry . . . inasmuch as changes in maritime corporate set-ups could . . . dislocate the employment of many seamen and . . . result In labor unrest" Ethical Practices The Resolutions and Officers Committee brought.in a resolu­ tion, approved by the convention which declared that the SIUNA in theory and practice subscribes to the AFL-CIO's Codes of Ethi­ cal Practices dealing with four points. They are, issuance of lo­ Long-standing opposition of the cal charters, administration of international to can-shaking or­ health and welfare funds, rack­ ganizations was repeated with the eteers, crooks, communists, fas­ convention emphasizing that cists and other subversives, and American seamen enjoy the best conflicts of interest. of conditions and protection. (Subsequently, the SIU Atlan­ Under such circumstances, the tic and Gulf District's member­ convention saw no need for can- ship endorsed the convention's shaking organizations whose action at membership meetings ostensible purpose is to protect In all ports, April 3. The mem­ seamen. bership also endorsed a head­ quarters recommendation to give a vote of thanks to AFL-CIO The convention declared that it President George Meany "for the viewed with alarm the threat of courageous and forthright posi­ the Soviet Union and some Arab tion he has taken on the difficult nations to the security of Israel. question of Instituting and en­ It urged the US to deal forth- forcing an ethical practices rightly with the problem and code . . ." The SIU A&G rec­ added: "As American seamen con­ ommendation added that the cerned with freedom of the seas AFL-CIO's action "wiU in the we must insist upon freedom of long run be of tremendous bene­ passage through the Suez Canal' fit to everjr'Araerican -worker.'-')-. Can-Shaking Middle East I �SEAFARERS April 12. 195T Page Five LOG Subsidized Owners Gang Up , Against Ship Transfer Limits Crew 5 Coal Co* Vessels WASHINGTON Opposition to a Senate bill restricting ship transfers has been voiced by the American Merchant Marine Institute, spokesman for the major subsidized opera­ tors on the East and Gulf coasts. Opposition to the bill introduced by Sen. Magnuson is also expected from other > shipowner associations and the restricted transfers came after the American - owned runaway - flag House Merchant Marine Commit­ ships amounts to hundreds of mil­ Maritime Administration. Crewing of seven American Coal Shipping vessels was well under v/ay this week with Seafarers and NMU men going aboard five of the Public hearings on the measure tee recessed two weeks of hear­ lions of dollars annually. The fig­ company's ships. The other two were called by the Senate Com­ ings on the transfer program. The ures were based on a report in vessels remaining, the Martha merce Committee for April 9 to 11. committee uncovered evidence that Business Week (summarized in the Berry and Harry L. Glucksman, Testimony was filed by the Gov­ profiteering and huge tax losses LOG for March 15) showing that n will be crewed in Savannah around ernment, shipowner groups and figure heavily in transfers, and that 20,000-ton tanker hauling oil from the Persian Gulf around Africa to the end of this month. the maritime unions, including the SUP secretary-treasurer Mor­ Europe nets S!750,000 a trip before SIU. The crewing was conducted un­ The Bureau of Foreign Com­ depreciation. On the basis of five ris Weisberger is newly-elect­ der the terms of a Federal court AMMI support for virtually un- merce reports that US ship­ to eight trips a year, this adds up ed California State AFL -V.P. order that paves the way for or­ ping's share of foreign trade to $4 million profits a year per ganizing aboard the ships by both dwindied to 22.5 percent for the ship before depreciation. the SIU and the NMU. In effect first nine months of 1956 com­ Earnings in capital gains are of the original order by Judge Law­ pared to 23.4 percent for 1955. the same high order. Reports of rence Walsh recognizes both union The deputy director of the hiring halls as the source of man­ bureau, Ernest A. Van Es, attrib­ ship sales indicate that the spread power. It requires hirink on the utes the decline directly to the between what a T-2 sells for in basis of industry-wide seniority un­ loss of 113 vessels in the year the United States and its sale cost for foreign operation has ranged til the National Labor Belations 1956 via the runaway route. upward of $2 million per ship. Board acts on the question of reg^ SAN FRANCISCO—The California State Federation of resentation. Transfer Not Needed Labor has elected Morris Weisberger, secretary-treasurer of the Government has no effective SIU Edge Indicated control of runaway-flag shipping, The high^.-eturn on tanker op­ As the SEAFARERS LOG went the Sailors Union of the Pacific, as a vice-president of the even if it is owned by American erations, the SIU statement con­ to press, it appeared, according to state body. * citizens. These facts have been tinues, proves that new tankers unofficial estimates, that the SIU tion here. He was named two publicized repeatedly in the SEA­ would have been built even with­ One of the largest and most , had an edge in the total of men months ago by the SUP to succeed FARERS LOG. out transfer privileges. With a big shipped aboard the five ships. Old active state federations in the the late Harry Lundeberg as sec­ shortage of foreign ways, they nation, the California Fed has Favor Tanker Companies time Seafarers and members of retary-treasurer of the Sailors would have to be built in Ameri­ other SIUNA affiliates were, as played an aggressive role in the Union. The AMMI's position was seen can yards. state's labor and legislative affairs expected, responding strongly by State Federation president a« reflecting the interests of its oil The only people who gain from throwing in for the coal jobs and for many years. Thomas L. Pitts presided over last company members, who have taken the transfer program, the SIU re• Weisberger's election to the week's sessions of the state AFL's the lead in transferring their ships, will, of course, continue to do so. In order to meet requirements, State Fed post came after he had executive council, which adjourned affc have refused subsidies because applicants for ACS jobs must show been named first vice-president of with a moment of silence in trib­ transfers are more profitable. the SIU of North America at the ute to Lundeberg. The council also the following: It may also indicate that subsi­ recently-concluded SIUNA conven- adopted a resolution praising the • Discharges showing at least dized operators, who are common­ late SUP secretary's contributions ly thought of as the hard core of nine days' seatime in 1954, '55 and The need for legislation like to American trade unionism. '56 and American shipping, may be consid­ the Magnuson bill has been Lundeberg had served as a vice- ering the possibility of transfers, highlighted by a Supreme Court • Their oldest discharge. president on the executive council particularly if federal construction decision virtually barring Amer­ The legality of the hiring sys­ of the state body for the past 18 funds should be cut. The AMMI ican maritime unions from pro­ tem has been upheld, in effect, five years. move has also raised the possibil­ tecting themselves against run­ times by three different courts, the ity that owners of subsidized ships away-flag competition. District Court, the District Court may have indirect interests in of Appeals and finally by Justice By a 7 to 1 vote, the Court "runaway-flag" shipping, and may ruled last week that maritime John M. Harlan of the US Su­ be trying to protect their com­ unions can't picket runawaypreme Court. Justice Harlan in­ mercial interests at both ends. formed NMU attorneys that he flag ships without exposing saw no reason to stay the applica­ One possibility is that subsidized themselves to damage suits. The tion of the order. operators may be supporting trans­ decision virtually assures run­ Vessels crewed so far are the WASHINGTON—Merchant sea­ fer as a means of weakening un- away-flag operators the right to Casimir Pulaski, which still has men will man only about one-sixth subsidized American competition. sail in and out of American seven positions to be crewed when of the ships slated to take part in Under present conditions, subsi­ The Marine Firemen's Union is dized lines receive federal aid to­ ports and to maintain any condi­ the ship returns; the Cleveland this summer's "DEW-Line" supply sponsoring two measures before ward new ship construction, while tions they please with perfect Abbe, the Walter Hines Page and mission. the California State Legislature unsubsidized operators must set freedom from job action. the Coal Miner," all in Norfolk; and Under present plans, only 16 pri­ The case arose from a 1952 which would help protect seamen aside their replacement costs ex­ the Thomas Paine, crewing in vately-operated ships, ten of them strike in Portland, Ore., when Brooklyn. The Paine had been in already in service, will actually when they are taken sick or in­ clusively from their earnings. With the crew of a Panamanian jured in the service of a ship. The a Brooklyn shipyard until now. lower revenues forced on them by freighter consisting principally participate in the invasion of the The SIU entered the dispute Arctic from the Atlantic and Pa­ first proposal would enable seamen cut-throat foreign competition, a of German and Bi-itish seamen when it filed unfair labor practice cific coasts to stock up US radar to institute actions in their own number of unsubsidized lines have went on strike. charges against the company for and other military bases for an­ names for wages, salvage or in the difficulty in replacing their ton­ The crew designated the SUP ACS' refusal to hire any of 300 other year. The rest of the ships enforcement of health laws with­ nage. as their bargaining agent and Seafarers who applied to it for will be Navy-tnanned vessels in the out advance payment of court fees Over 300 Ships Lost the SUP and the MM&P pick­ or bonds. The second bill would jobs. The company had no ships Military Sea Transportation Serv­ The ship transfer program has eted the ships. The picketing make it a misdemeanor for any at the time. ice fleet. was eventually stopped by court cost the American fleet more than employer to neglect, after 10 days Altogether, 15 Victorys now 300 ships and about 12,000 jobs order and damages were as­ notice", to pay for the care and chartered to private companies will since 1954. It has also cost the sessed against the unions. The be diverted for the supply project. maintenance of any seamen unfit Government large direct and in­ decision, from which only Jus­ for duty as a result of an illness Six shallow-draft CI-M-AVIs to be direct tax losses on operation, and tice Douglas dissented, supports broken out have also been allo­ or injury sustained while in serv­ in capital gains. the owner's damage suit. ice of a ship. It also provides for cated to two West Coast operators, the payment of legal fees by the An SIU statement presented to Olympic Steamship and Alaska employer in such an actiorf. the Senate committee pointed out Steamship. that the tax-free income earned by port concludes, are the owners, tt However, five of the 15 Victorys v.'ho are allowed a huge profit in A Canadian conciliation board will not make the actual Arctic capital gains. Chief among the supply run. They will be used to has recommended a general wage profiteers are the major American fill in for MSTS vessels pulled off increase of 10 percent for unli­ oil companies. their regular runs to join the sup­ censed personal on eight vessels of the Government-owned Cana­ Under the Magnuson bill ply fleet. (S.1488), an owner seeking to trans­ The joint MSTS-Maritime Ad­ dian National Steamships plying fer his^ ships would have to meet ministration operation plans the between eastern Canadian ports (Continued from page 2) stipulations that the ship would use of 96 ships all told. Last year and the West Indies. The Cana­ dian District SIU had asked for an ances and a pressing need for im­ have no value to US defense, that 122 ships were used. Vessels in the supply fleet will average increase of almost 50 per­ provements in their working condi­ it would be useless to US com­ tions," Sheppard declared. "The merce, that its transfer would thread their way north to service cent for these men. SIU is determined to fight on their further US foreign policy, that it the string of Distant Early Warn­ S. t Sing radar Installations as Full employment of all its mem­ behalf with all its resources, just could not compete with American well as bases In Greeland, Baffin bers is still the prevailing situation as it did in the case of the G & H vessels or release other ships for Island and the Pribilof Island seal­ in the Brotherhood of Marine En­ tug workers who scored a smash­ cqmpetition with American ton­ ing stations. They must move into gineers which can supply jobs for ing victory in Texas last week. nage, and that it would maintain the highest prevailing international Arctic area waters as soon as any BME man ready and willing to (See story on Page 3.) they become accessible to naviga­ work. The BME anticipates a tight "The Texas workers gained the standards on safety, "manning tion and leave before the ice closes job squeeze with the onset of best conditions in the Gulf area. scales and crew accommodations. aROOKLi^BAVnAMge in again for the -vinter late in Sep­ warmer weather and the vacation- Baltimore harbor workers, by vot­ Passage would virtually prevent e75-4^» I2I6B.BAL1: tember. season and urges qualified engi­ ing SIU can become the best paid the transfer of the C-type shipi The operation usually reaches neers to apply at its various port and best protected workers in this that form the backbone of the na­ Rsrpeak -during At|gqst</ ji--,;. tion's present-day cargo_ fleet. ' offices. industry." Calif. State AFL Elects Weisberger Vice-Pres. Runaways Win Anti-Union Suit MSTS Cuts Down 'Dew Line' Ships PORT O' CALL Vote Bait. Tug Fleets .fii' -• • :m �Pagrc Six SEAFARERS April 12. 1957 LOG A&G Report To Convention The SIU A&G District, at the SIUNA convention in San Francisco, reported that it had been active in all areas of its jurisdiction since the previous convention in Montreal, and that considerable progress had been made in strengthening the District and solidifying the security of the membership. Following, is a summary of the A&G report: Harry Lundeberg The A&G District records its deep sorrow over the passing of Harry Lundeberg. It regrets also the departure of Morris Weisberger from the New York area, but wishes him success in his new position as SUP secretary-treas­ urer. Welfare^ Vacation Since the last SIUNA conven­ tion,. A&G v/elfare and vacation benefits have been broadened and Increased in value. Here are the major gains. Death benefit. Raised on Octo­ ber 15, 1956, to $4,000. Hospital benefit. Raised on May 1, 1955, to $21 a week, payable as long as a member is hospitalized. College scholarships. Increased In 1956 from four to five annual grants, each .worth a total of $6,000. Dependents' Hospital and Sur­ gical Benefits. Provided on June 1, 1955, to members' wives and unmarried children, later extend­ ed to step-children and depend­ ent parents and liberalized in scope. Old age and disability benefits. Increased on May 1, 1955, to $35 a week. Training program. Training school facilities set up in Mobile In 1955. Expansion of New York and Baltimore facilities approved In 1956. Vacation payments. Raised on October 15, 1956, to $260 a year. In addition to the above, the Seafarers Welfare Plan also pro­ vides maternity benefits, meal and lodging benefits for unem­ ployed seamen, recreational ben­ efits both in SIU halls and USPHS hospitals, and an inter­ est-free loan program, for unem­ ployed members. The welfare fund has total assets of nearly $61^ million, while the vacation fund has assets of over $1 million. seamen and workingmen. In the maritime field the District con­ tinued its fight to preserve the vital "50-50" law, while in the area of general labor legislation, it fought vigorously to prevent the passage of new "right-towork" laws and win the repeal of those already in effect. Internally, the District mem­ bership adopted amendments to the Union constitution to provide additional safeguards to the elec­ tion procedure. Healthy Safety give vigorous support to the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen, AFL-CIO. During this period the NLRB conducted an­ other election in which the IBL received approximately 40 per­ cent of the votes cast. This was regarded as a tremendous ac­ complishment, since the IBL was forced to wage an underground campaign to protect longshore workers against reprisals, and since NMU President Joe Curran, on the eve of the election, con­ demned the AFL-CIO's policy and urged longshore workers to Bustling Baltic seaport of Danzig may soon be visited by Ameri­ support the ILA. can ships with farm surplus cargoes for the first time in almost Curran's letter, ;ivhich was ad­ 20 years. ^ The Senate has voted to lift ban on trade with sodressed to President Meany, was called unfriendly nations, easing way for possible grain shipments released to the press even before to Poland. The port is shown in pre-war photo. President Meany received it. On October 23, 1956, Meany an­ swered Curran in a letter clearly exposing Curran's decejStive role and tactics. The A&G District will continue to give its full support to the IBL in: (1) protecting the long­ shore worker at the dock level; (2) protecting the IBL and its in­ WASHINGTON*—In the next few months Ainerican mer­ terests, and (3) upholding the chant vessels may be entering "closed" Polish ports for the position of the AFL-CIO. The problem of Seafarers' safety is one with which the Dis­ trict has been concerned for a long time. Early this year the contracted shipowners agreed to participate in a joint shipboard safety program advanced by the Union, and apparatus was Set up to get the project going. Of equal concern to the Union has been the problem of its mem­ bers' health, and coincident with establishment of the shipboard safety program, the Union suc­ ceeded in instituting a health pro­ gram calling for the establish­ ment of medical centers in the major A&G ports. Another Union innovation has A beef with American Coal been the establishment of a new shipboard feeding program. This Shipping began last fall when the has simplified the working rule^ company—formed by coal compa­ for steward department person­ nies, railroads and the United Mine Workers — received ap­ nel and also improved methods of proval to charter 30 Government feeding aboard ship. Libertys. Even while it was negotiating Since the last convention, the with the Marine Engineers Bene­ A&G District has signed 16 ne^v deepsea companies to agreements, ficial Association and the Mas­ although some of the Union's con­ ters, Mates and Pilots, the com­ tracted companies have become pany signed an agreement for officers with District 50 of the inactive in that period. UMW, and it also signed with the The District has also estab­ NMU for unlicensed personnel lished three new divisions, known as the Harbor and Inland Water­ although it still had no ships. Curran's refusal to support the ways Division, Marine Allied Workers Division, and Seafood MEBA and MM&P beef led the Workers Division. The HIWD- MEBA to break a 20-year tie with NMU and withdraw from the and MA WD have already attained successes in their respective Curran-dominated AFL-CIO Mar­ areas—for instance, in the off­ itime Committee. shore oil industry—and have won The SIUNA then entered the Since the last SIUNA conven­ the benefits of a welfare fund for picture and filed an unfair labor tion, the A&G District has nego­ about half of their 3,000 mem­ tiated major contract improve­ bers. The SFWD organizing cam­ charge because the company had ments in wages, working condi­ paign will get under way very refused employment to some 300 Seafarers. tions, and. welfare and vacation soon. The dispute between Curran benefits. On October 3, 1956, the In the area of inter-union re­ following gains were incorporated lations, the District has continued and the other unions involved into SIU contracts: wage and to work closely with affiliated came to a head when President overtime rate increase of 7.1 per­ unions in the International as Meany called a meeting in Wash­ cent for all shipboard ratings; well as with others in the general ington in an attempt to find a limitation on loggings; reouire- labor movement. Among the or­ resolution. Meany's proposals ment that members who die on ganizations the Union has sup­ that the NiVfU respect the MEBA shipboard must be returned to a ported in the past two yeafs have and MM&P picket lines, and that US port at company expense; in­ been the International Union of the SIU withdraw its charges and crease in vacation payments to Electrical Workers, in its fight honor the NMU contract—were $260 a year; increase in death against the Westinghouse Com­ accepted by the SIU despite the benefit to $4,000 a year, liberali­ pany, and the American Guild difficulties entailed. zation of hospital and surgical of Variety Artists, in its battle Curran rejected Meany's pro­ benefits, and extension of all wel­ with the Ringling Brothers' Cir­ posals; then, in a totally distort­ fare benefits to men drawing dis- • cus. ed article in the NMU "Pilot," he ability pension benefit. tried to make it appear that the The A&G District believes it SIU had turned down the plan. has established the precedent Curran's action here is part of that logging is a proper subject The A&G District has devoted his lifelong trade union pattern, for collective bargaining. much attention to the problem of for he has always been an op­ education among Union mem­ portunist, a turncoat, and a lUan In terms of financial stability, bers. The Union's official publi­ whom not even his closest associ­ the A&G District has sufficient cation, the SEAFARERS LOG, is ates could trust. , cash and other assets to allow it widely distributed every two to carry on an increasing number weeks, and there are many sup­ In the opinion of the A&G Dis­ of functions and services as well plementary communications sent as to continue its widespread or­ both to the seagoing and shore- trict, the maritime industry will ganizing activities. Sipce the last side members, via mail, Morse- continue to follow its character­ convention in 1955, the total net casts and direct voice broadcasts istic up-and-down pattern, and worth of the District has in­ sponsored by the MTD. The Un­ this condition will continue to creased from $2,854,898.11 to ion has been developing ship­ present a challenge to maritime $3,126,095.42 as of March 18, 1957. board meetings as an important unions. We are confident, how­ medium of democratic expres­ ever, that in the days ahead the SIUNA, aided by the coordinated sion. effort and close inter-union rela­ tionship of the affiliates, will The A&G District has contin­ Since the last convention the continue to strengthen its posi­ ued to actively press for leglslatlod affecting ,,the well-being of . . A&G ..District has continued to tion in the industry. American Coal Organizing Contracts Publicity^ Education Finances Conclusion Legislation9 Legal Affairs Longshoremen More Surplus Aid Voted; Ships May Visit Poland first time since pre-World War II days. Following the recommenda-4 tions of its Agriculture with unfriendly nations, and ap­ Committee, the Senate has proved the use of these surpluses voted to extend the surplus dis­ posal program until June 30, 1958, and to increase the amount of sales by $1 billion 300 million. The Senators rejected an at­ tempt to retain the ban on trade Crews' Aid For Safety Urged In NY in barter with Iron Curtain coun­ tries. The Administration had soqght the repeal of the ban in order to liberalize its economic powers in dealing with "unfriendly" nations in an attempt to sway them from from the Russian bloc. At present, Polish delegations are conferring with US officials on possible barter agreements for farm surpluses which that nation surely needs. Poland, although not the first of the Communist-dominated coun­ tries to ask for US aid, is consid­ ered the most independent of the , Soviet satellites. Recent uprisings and strikes have told of the dis­ content of the people and the Po-. lish government has been treading, cautiously in the direction of in­ dependence. Under the proposed bill, • the. Federal Government can sell or barter food and other agricultural surpluses to foreign nations. Since most of the products are in bulk, such as wheat, rice, cotton and corn, this will involve a consider­ able quantity of cargo shipments to Europe and Asia. Under the "50-50" law, at least 50 per cent of surplus products must be shipped in American owned and- operated vessels. Farm bloc delegates made no effort this year to impose any re­ strictions on the operation of the "50-50" principle. The proposed legislation will now face a test in the House of Representatives but is expected to be approved. NEW YORK — Response from the membership and cooperation from most of the contracted com­ panies on the safety program has been very good. Now, with many more of the companies taking an interest in the program, headquar­ ters again requests that all the ships' crews also participate in the shipboard safety meetings and voice their suggestions on the matter. Shipping continued to lag during the last period, Claude Simmons, port agent, reports, but indications are that the next period should be much better. A number of ships are expected in from long trips and the Waterman vessel Warrior, in shipyard undergoing a survey, will be taking on a crew during the coming week, he said. There were 31 ships In port dur­ ing the last two wgeks. Of them, 21 paid off, one signed on and 9 were serviced. The George Lawson, Pan-Oceanic Transporter (PanOceanic); Seatrain New Jersey, Seatrain New York, Seatrain Texas, Seatrain Savannah, and Seatrain Louisiana (Seatrain); Maxton, AlThe president of the Cities Serv­ mena. Ideal X, Coalinga Hills (PanAtlantic); Beatrice, Elizabeth, Eve­ ice Oil, Company got a first-hand lyn, Francis (Bull); Alcoa Pilgrim, view recently of how an SIU crew Alcoa Runner (Alcoa); Robin Ket­ handles one of the company's new tering, Robin Kirk (Seas); Steel supertankers—and expressed him­ Seafarer (Isthmian) j and Cantigny self well pleased. The occasion came about when (Cities Service) all paid off. The Robin Doncaster (Seas) signed on. Cities Service president Burl Wat­ Simmons commended the mem­ son, together with Mrs. Watson, bership for its support of the made a trip south on the Cities SIU feeding program which has re­ Service Miami, to Lake Charles. Watson said the trip was very sulted in better union-management relations and which has "helped pleasant and expressed himself us in organizing and bringing new very well pleased with all opera... . companies under, the 3IU banner.". .Uons .aboard .the jihip. Crew Hailed By C5 Head �m' • i Pag* Severn SEAFARERS LOG April 19. im •3 San Juan SlU Hail Open For Business YOIR DOLLAR'S WORTH m Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius 7vl What To Do About Motor Oil Buying motor oil is not the simple decision it used to be. There are numerous brands and types on the market, and motorists are confused about the conflicting claims for the various kinds, and the contradic­ tory advice about when to change oil. The problem is not so much the difference in price, although one type or brand can cost twice as much as another. More worrisome is the question of whether you are •buying the right kind and chang­ ing often enough, or are doing some hidden injury to your engine. Despite the advertised names and conflicting claims, oii gener­ ally now comes in three types; Regular oil is cheapest. It's gen­ erally suitable only for light-duty driving, or for an older car that's burning a lot of oil. Otherwise, ex­ perts say, it's not advisable to save by using the "regular" grade. Reg­ Seafarers from shfps in San Juan area make use of modern furnisfiings at brand-new SlU hall in Puerto ular oil is sometimes designated Rico to catch up on the news in the LOG. The building is located at 101 Peloyo, on the ground floor "iVIL", the "L" standing for light of the Maritime Building, only three doors down from the old hall. A major conversion job, which duty. Seafarers aided, helped get the place into shape. The hall is fully air-conditioned and easily able to Premium oil now is the mediumaccommodate meetings of 100 or more persons. price type. It's also sometimes de­ signated • "MM" type, meaning for moderate use. It has chemicals added to prevent corrosion. This type is generally suitable for nor­ mal operating conditions. For most cars, especially those that have had several years' use, it is a safe choice at medium cost. Seafarers and officers of the Robin Tuxford are claiming a new "world's champion­ Heavy-Duty oil, which may carry the designation "MS" (severe serv­ ice) on the can, is a more expensive higher-detergency oil for heavy- ship" for freight ship safety. The Tuxford rolled up 502 days without a single lost-time duty driving. Most car manufacturers recommend heavy-duty oil for accident on board. new or fairly new cars. Such oils contain detergents which keep car­ As far as the records show, the light of the past pattern in metliods. What was achieved by bon and sludge in suspension, and prevent them from settling and the 502 days is an all time high maritime. ,the Tuxford is something for every - clogging up engine parts, which are especially close-fitting in modem for freight ship operations, un­ Commenting on the record SIU ship to shoot at in the future." high-compression engines. Higli-detergency oils also can be used in less somebody can come along and achievement, an SIU headquarters Actually, the Tuxford's record cars with recently rebuilt or reconditioned engines, but engineers warn prove otherwise. spokesman declared: "The Tuxford dates back before the start of the against their use in older cars, especially those over the 40-50,000 mile Captain Kenneth Chambers, the case proves what we have believed joint safety program, since the mark. The reason these expensive oils may actually do an older car skipper of the Tuxford, declared since the start of the joint Union- company has had such a program more harm than good is that they may loosen already-accumulated that the reason for the outstand­ industry safety program, that it is of its own prior to the industry, sludge and carbon, with possible damage to engine bearings and other ing record was the "full coopera­ possible to prevent disabling acci­ wide set-up. Robin Line currently parts. tion and excellent spirit" of the dents and loss of life at sea is participating actively in the Besides the type of oil, you need to be sure to use the proper winter entire gang from topside on down. through use of time-tested safety Union-industry plan. Robin Line officials pointed out or summer grade. At this season of course, you need to switch to heavier oil. There are also all-season or multi-grade oils on the mar­ that the usual experience in the ket. These have the advantage of flowing freely at low temperatures industry, the thirffmost dangerous but resist thinning out in warm weather. They are most useful in in the US, was that a single trip variable climates and for owners who make a lot of short trips. But seldom passed without a lost-time unless you have such special problems, it may not be worth paying accident. They described the Tux­ extra for all-weather oil. It costs ten cents and more a quart than ford achievement as remarkable in "A SO-hour workweek with no rights of labor unions and em­ heavy-duty oii. loss in take home pay" is the an­ ployers in all industries to bargain The designations ML, MM and MS can be a great help to motorists swer to the increasing unemploy­ on an area-wide or national basis. in ctitting through the claims of various brands. Look for these letters ment problem caused by automa­ Although such contracts have been on the can to see what quality you are actually getting, and to help tion, reports the International -As­ consL'tently upheld in the past by select the type for your needs. sociation of Machinists. A second the NLRB, a recent Federal court How often should you change oil? As this department previously Industrial revolution, based on deci.sion noted that they never had has pointed out, oil companies recdmmend changes at 1,000 miles gen­ automation, is 1. its initial stage, the express sanction of Congress. erally, and sometimes as often as 500 miles in cold weather or when said lAM President A1 Hayes, and The legality of the contracts was with our present increasing popu­ not affected by the decision but driving over dusty roads. But manufacturers of many popular-price cars suggest in their "If there is an exception to the lation, unemployment is inevitable, Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell thought it best to get Congression­ t 4 4. manuals that oil changes are necessary only every 2,000-3,000 miles for rule (that a single ship can help al approval. A Supreme Court ruling has lim­ cars driven under normal ^conditions. to shape history) the story of the 4« 4" 4» ited State intervention in labor Seatraln Texas fits the bill. Under The fact is, the motorist who travels mostly on the open highway Reminiscent of the technique can get away with less-frequent changes than a city driver. Stop-and- extraordinary circumstances and disputes affecting interstate com­ go traffic engines develop more carbon and make frequent oil changes against great odds she delivered merce where the National Labor used by John L. Lewis against the advisable, even sometimes at fewer than 1,000 miles. Some mechanics a cargo which stopped Hitler's ad­ Relations Board has refused to as­ AFL in 1947, mill employees at the sert jurisdiction. The NLRB has West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. also say it's safer to change oil at least ev^ry 1,000 miles if you use vance in Africa .. ." So begins the account of the sole jurisdiction over these cases, mill announeed that they had "dis­ a detergent oil. On the other hand, frequent oil changes are not as Seatrain Texas' historic solo run said Chief Justice Earl Warren. affiliated" themselves from Lewis's . imperative in mild weather as in winter. Congress, he added, has clearly ex­ catch-all district 50. In strict con­ It's dangerous to let the oil level get too low, but it doesn't pay to of July, 1942—one of the many pressed itself in favor of a uniform formity with the "Lewis disaffilia­ overfill either. If the dipstick shows the level is between the "add" fascinating accounts of maritime Federal regulation of labor-man­ tion method," the message was and "full" marks, you don't need any more oil. If the level is at or exploits, in peace as well as war, agement relations and the de­ sent on brown wrapping paper. near the "add" mark, add only one quart. Watch the level especially in the book, "Famous American cision of the NLRB not to rule in The workers had recently voted to carefully if your car has only a four or five-quart capacity. As each Ships," by Frank O. Braynard. Braynard, formerly ships' news such a dispute did not leave the join the-merged United Papermakquart of oil then becomes more important to the engine, experts advise. reporter for the New York Herald door open for the state to accept ers and Paperworkers, AFL-CIO. The spring oil change is the most vital one because of the amount Tribune, is now director of infor­ jurisdiction. In another NLRB election, the Oil, of sludge, corrosive acids and tiny grit particles that accumulate in mation for the American Merchant Chemical & Atomic Workers re­ 4. 4) t the oil from winter driving. It's also vital to change your oil-filter Marine Institute. He is also a The International Chemical placed District 50 as bargaining cartridge when you change your oil in the spring. Not only can a skilled artist, and his own pen- Workers Union scored a 2-1 vie-- agent for the 2,100 employees of clean filter save oil changes at very small expense to you, by, keeping and-ink drawings depict ail the tory in an Ontario Labor Relations Wyandotte Chemical Corp. oil clean, but it will help protect your engine from harmful deposits vessels featured. 4" 4> 4* election over the United Chemical and sludge accumulation. Many car owners don't realize the filter has The Meat Cutters and Butchers Braynard's book is subtitled "An Workers to win representation of a built-in bypass. A clogged filter won't filter the oil. One authority Historical Sketch of the United employees of the strategic UDY Workmen's Union announced that says you may be able to tell if the filter is clogged by observing whether States as Told Through Its Mari­ Metallurgical and Chemical Proc­ applications are being accepted for the filter housing feels cool when the engine itself is hot. If so, the time Life." It spans the entire esses Ltd. The UCW had been apartments in the $6.5 million filter probably is clogged. maritime history of this country ousted from the old Canadian Con­ union-sponsored Eai'l W. Jimerson Nor does it pay to buy cheap cartridges for your filter. Better-grade from the earliest voyages of the gress of Labor in 1949. cooperative housing development cartridges cost only $1-$1.50 for most cars. They generally have more Vikings, in Brooklyn. The apartments, 4 4; 4. approved named in honor of the union's in­ and finer perforations which provide more thorough filtering, and also "Famous American Ships," pub­ The Admlnistr:>tion have higher-quality filling materials. Also beware jucomplete filter lished by Hastings House, of New a recommendation asking for a ternational president, represent the changes, in wliich you or yoiu* meciianic simply drop in a new cartridge York, is now in its second printing. Congressional amendment to the latest in modern design and com­ without cleaning out sludge accumulation in the container. Taft-Hartley Act clarifying the forts. It retails for $5. Tuxford 'World's Champ' In Safety LABOR ROIIND-lIP Book Lauds 'America At Sea' Theme �r• Pas:e Eight ^ AprU 12, 1257 SEAFARERS LOG I ' -•' 4-Day Battle Saves Crippled fe/fore; Ship Back^ln Action 0 I; C. I After being adrift and partially flooded for nearly four days early in February, the SlU-manned Feltore (Ore Lines) reached port safely thanks to the exertions of officers and crew aboard. Green reported, the engine room The temporary disabling of gang was working frantically to the Feltore was reminiscent close valves and get pumps work­ of the accident which involved the Steelore, a sister ship in January, 1955. In that instance, the Steelore was totally disabled and had to be towed into port, but the Fftltore was more fortunate in being able to get its power plant and engines operating again. According to information receiv­ ed from Seafarer John C. Green, deck delegate, the Feltore started taking water in the engine room when a pump intake broke. The rising water, which reached a depth of nine feet, shorted out the power and crippled the vessel. This was on February 5. A call for help was put out and the Chilore proceeded to the scene with spare parts. Meanwhile, Ala. Leases Tidal Lands Oil Fields MOBILE — Bids are being ac­ cepted by the State of Alabama for the leasing of offshore oil lands for exploration and drilling. So far, several thousand acres have been leased to various oil com­ panies who are taking advantage of the tidelands, one of the na­ tion's few remaining sites of large oil deposits. Promising develpoments in Louisiana tidelands are spurring oil treasure hunts on the Gulf. Port Agent Cal Tanner reports that with the acceptance of these bids, there will be increased num­ bers of small boats, barges, rigs and other development equipment for the Harbor and Inlands Water­ ways Division to organize! The SIU is the first maritime union to sign an agreement covering workers in this expanding industry. At pre­ sent the union has a contract cov­ ering the employees of the Phillips Petroleum Company, one of the lending producers in the offshore oil field. It also just concluded a success­ ful strike at G&H towing, the larg­ est tug operator in the offshore in­ dustry. (See story on page 3.) Shoreside Jobs Open Tanner also reports that job activities in port have been very goodTMany Seafarers on the beach are finding relief jobs in the ship­ yards while waiting to sign on. He expects some 350 jobs to be open in the yards- very soon. Activity has also picked up, he said, in the tug area. Most of these are out­ side towing jobs which are good paying and run from five days lo three weeks. On the shipping front, there were nine vessels in port during the past period. They were the Catherine (Drytrans); Claibbrne, Monarch of the Seas (Waterman*; Alcoa Corsair, Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Pioneer, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa). Next period promises to be just as good, if not better, with some 13 ships expected In so far. March 20 Through April 2 Registered rort Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Deck A 1 .. .. 63 27 67 Deck B - Eng. A Eng. B ' Stew. A; 5 12 3 17 5 4 4 8 9 7 12 6 6 17 7 . 4 51 19 20 , - 4 27 16 20 9 B 2 5 5 20. ; 4 47 10 10 6 19 8 8 7 12 7 16 11 2 46 10 26 13 2; 8 21 49 13 9 7 9 5 Stew. ^ B - Total . A 0 19 10 160 2 57 12 , 120 9 53 2 14 20 . 1 8 58 11 147 - 38 11 8 55 4 . - 24 37 4 8 38 stew. Total - Total -B Total : Hog. 0 41 9 45'. 23 fl 10 20 30 24 28 17 17 36 28 201 tfiO "'1-76 .j'"'" 22 ing. For a while, he said, the "2hd 30 • •••#«•••••••••• .. 17 . 78 engineer, and Manuel RendueleSj Mobile .. 51 177 FWT, were diving into water to New Orleans . Lake Charles 62 sl op the water from coming in. For Houston . .. 83 hours both men were working Wilmington .. 41 mostly under water and losing all San Francisco 54 kinds of wrenches, nuts and bolts Seattle ...... '74 until they finally secured the rest Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Stew. Total Total A B - A B .. A B Reg, A B of the line." Cargo pumps and Total , .. 268 115 112 220 90 840 317 1157 bilge suction pumps were put to work until finally the water started Shipped to recede. Port Dock Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total For the next 48 hours, he said, A B C A B C A B Ship. C A B C the wipers and daymen worked Boston .10 2 0 5 1 1 0 9 7 0 16 8 11 4 43 13 41 4 7 133 23 around the clock to keep pumps New York ... 24 180 - 4 0 10 0 2 11 4 38 2 8 4 50 operating and replace those under Philadelphia . Baltimore ... 16 0 29 16 4 22 17 3 106 49 7 162 water. Norfolk 3 13 2 2 1 0 5 10 5 8 23 Lifeboat Sinks Savannah .... 12 5 1 3 2 2 3 11 4 8 23 »2 5 2 113 1 1 13 On February 8th, three days Tampa 7 4 24 16 5 0 23 5 ~ 13 11 4 50 9 19 17 86 later, the Chilore showed up at Mobile ...... 8 9 0 46 11 39 6 7 130 26 15 171 4:30 AM with spare motor equip­ New Orleans 7 ]1 7 7 3 9 1 2 17 25 4" 46 ment. The No. 2 lifeboat was low­ Lake Charles 13 6 21 11 11 10 9 7 51 33 24 108 ered in heavy seas. "It took us Houston Wilmington . , 6 2 3 5 3 8 1 0 20 6 9 35 from 6:45 to 8:45 AM to attempt San Francisco 3 0 8 6 0 0 5 0 23 9 0 32 to get the armature ... at 8:45 the Seattle 5 3 6 • 3 5 1 1 1 24 9 5 38 armature was lowered into the Eng. Eng. Stew. - Deck Deck Deck Eng. Stew. stew. Total Total Total Total A B B c B C A A C A B c Ship. No. 2 lifeboat and we attempted Total ..." 265 81 21 213 83 66 165 58 42 643 222 129 994 to row back to our ship but we could not make any headway." Shipping droppe(i below the 1,000-job mark last period for the fifst time in 12 months. In the course of the struggle, the The steady decline is a "freak" for this time of year, but is still continuing. lifeboat rammed the side of the At the same time, new ship transfers are adding to the problem by swelling the vessel and started shipping water. number of men on the beach. The crew was taken off, "but we' Registration has kept well had to let her go and sink with ahead of shipping for several the armature the engine room weeks. needed badly." Finally, the neces­ - Six ports missed out on the gen­ sary repairs were completed and eral decline by showing increases on February 9 she got underway QUESTION: Are you satisfied with the reading matter that's put during the past two weeks. A sev­ again. "We should give credit to enth, New Orleans, maintained the the engine department," Green aboard ships in the form of the SIU ship's libraries? same pace as before. The ports concludes, "for a good job well done." •Tohn N. Ahrahamsson. OS: They which showed gains were Boston, N. J. McKenyen, AB: I find that Members of the deck gang who ships have very goort libraries with should have less of the political Baltimore, Savannah, Lake Charles, manned the lifeboat included and "mush" type Houston and Wilmington. fine reading ma­ Among those which declined Howard Webber, bosum; Green, of books. My terial in them. Jack Wise, AB; and Jack Carson,' complaint is were New York, Philadelphia, Nor­ Since most of DM. Green also cited Wiiliam m y jeading i s against all the folk, Tampa, Mobile, San Fran­ Tellez, OS; who volunteered to outdated maga­ cisco and Seattle. The last two done when I am attempt to remove the armature zines. We should mentioned, both on the West Coast, at sea, I espe­ from the lifeboat but was ordered get more current reported the worst drop, although cially appreciate not to by the captain because of ones. Also I have Wilmington had relatively fair the old m a g a the danger involved. a grudge against shipping on its own. zines which help men who hoard a me catch up on Subsequently the Feltore went In all likelihood, shipping will pile of the books break out soon the same way it did what's going on. into the shipyard where after a week's repair she was put back Another favorite of mine is the all trip and prevent the rest of us a year ago when the industry was from reading them. Reader's Digest. into service again. in a slump. The increased activity that resulted continued well 4nto The Steelore was less fortunate 4 4 4 this past winter. since it was never restored to serv­ ice. Carlos Morales, bosun: I think Louis Torres, AB: The books on The widest spread between man­ board ship are very good and a putting books on ships for the men power registered and shipped was to read was a great help 1 n in the deck department, although very good idea. I shipping for class C men in^that passing the time am very satisfied when we are off department was the slowest of all. with the libraries duty. I do think In terms of seniority shipping, A ruling by New York State I find on them. that there should class A handled 65 percent of the tax authorities on sickness pay While off duty I be more of them, total jobs, class B 22 percent and exemption may open the way for read a lot, espe­ especially the class C the rest. The figures Seafarers paying ^le state tax cially the histor­ hardboiled detec­ showed an increase in the propor­ to collect refunds on previous tive ones, and the ical and murder tion of class A jobs and a decline years' payments. type stories. I action true type to the lowest point in a year for The ruling provides that sick­ story magazines. usually find class C. Boston and San Francisco ness pay received from an em­ those enough on any ship to keep me shipped nd class C men at all. ployer from the years 1954 on­ We could do with happy for the whole trip. love books. Following is the forecast port by ward can be deducted from tax port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: returns, provided such pay is 4 4 4 4> 4" Fair . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . part of an established sickness George LeStrange, FOW: Read­ Baltimore: Good .. . Norfolk: Good Glenn Darling, AB: I am not pay plan. On the face of it, the ruling satisfied with the books on ship. ing is good for the mind and I . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: think that there Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . New Or­ There is not would seem to exempt pay re­ should be more leans: Good ... Lake Charles: Fair '' enough of a va­ ceived from a shipowner in the of the educational . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilming­ riety. If there is form of unearned wages where books on ship. ton: Fair . . San Francisco: Fair one copy on ship a Seafarer is removed from a Most of them are . . . Seattle: Fair. there must be ship sick or injured before ar­ fictional and I five more. Every ticles are broken. get nothing out time we get a Seafarers who think they are of them. Usual­ new package of entitled to a return can get ly I bring some books, they are more information from state technical books always copies of tax offices. They can also get a on engineering the ones already refund form on past years' oh board, especially on long trips on board with me. !Why waste the taxes from the state offices. where we can't change them often.' time With-the other kind. INOUIRING SEAFARER NY State Tax Refund? Maybe �•ill" ;i/.;•'^n •VW"-;-.:'.- '. April 12. 19S7 SEAFARERS LOG Pa«re Nine • • : ji Talking it over on Houston picketline are Alton F. Roberts, from the tug Pro­ peller (left), and John F. Stineff of the H. O. Weatherby. Pact won 8-hour day. Half of the 26-ship G & H fleet was tied up in Galveston during entire beef. Strike headquarters was in Houston. Sharing turn on Galveston picketline (1 to r) are A. L. York, mate on the tug Pike; Bill Thuerwachter, captain, Messenger; E VanBenthuisen, chief engineer, H. O. Weatherby, and SIU representative R. F. "Mickey" Wilburn. listening intently to the SIU-SlWD negotiating com­ mittee's rraort on contract at special meeting in the Houston SIu hall are sonie of the tugbcatmen who tied up the G & H fleet for 33 days. They adopted the con­ tract by a secret ballot vote. A HARD-HITTING 33-day strike by the SlU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division won the top union agreement in the entire Gulf tugboat industry Saturday when the biggest operator in the area signed up for a new contract. The 26-boat fleet of the G & H Towing Company had been tied up tight since March 4 from New Orleans to Corpus Christi. The pace-setting settlement won the unanimous approval of the 286 men in the fleet after an SlU-HIWD ne­ gotiating committee hammered it out. The pact establishes a base monthly wage of up to $576 for deckhands and oilers, an 8-hour day, 9 paid holidays, two weeks' paid vacation, full Job security guarantees and a company-paid health and life insur­ ance program for the tugmen and their families. Arthur L, York, mate on the Pike, who cast first ballot in vote on strike settle­ ment, makes no secret of his jubilation over the SIU-HIWD win. ,cl Rank-and-file strike committeemen (1 to r) D. Doherty, J. Matejek, H. Palmer, J. G. Caudle, F. Freeman, C. C. Nyberg, and A. L. York cheer end of the beef. Explaining a point during special meeting on new G & H agreement in Houston SIU hall, New Orleans Port Agent Lindsey Williams (at mike) served as chairman of ^ the meeting And directed strike operations. Other officers of meeting are SIU rep. R. . F. "Mickey" Wilburn (left) and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Bob Matthews, who led the negotiating team, v , ^ ^ . v» . , .' - vp.v^ I .^ll �Pace Tea SEAFARERS tO^ April IS. 1957 Manning Scales Face FMB Cuts WASHINGTON—A possible Government attack on US ship manning scales with consequent loss of seamen's jobs has been indicated in hearings before the House Appropria­ tions Committee. JVIaritime>Administrator Clarence Morse gaining and impose arbitration on has told the committee that sea unions were dropped after very in the opinion of the Federal Mar­ strong opposition from SIU of NA itime Board, subsidized steamship and its affiliates as well as other operators are employing more maritime unions. The NMU, on crewmembers per ship than Mari­ the other hand, accepted the.prin­ ciple of a referee with power over time thinks necessary. Morse said that the FMB has shipping contracts. Having been defeated on tho before it a staff recommendation which would establish maximums wage limitation plan. Government for manning of subsidized ships. officials seeking to cut down on Individual ship companies would payments to maritime are appar­ have to justify carrying of larger ently taking another "tack toward crews if they wished to have the that same end with the proposed additional'manpower figured in on manning sdaie reduction. subsidy payments. Squeeze On Unions He indicated that the board would approve the recommenda­ tions of the study, putting the squeeze in turn on maritime unions which have contracts with the sub­ sidized operators. ' Under SIU and other union con­ tracts manning scales are the sub­ ject of negotiation between the shipowner and the Union. How­ ever, if the Government were to cut down on manning scales, it The Marine Engineers Benefi­ would put the pressure on unions cial Association has put out a spe­ in future negotiations to conform cial issue of its publication, the with the Government's recom­ "American Marine Engineer" to mendations. denounce NMU President Joseph Further, since manning scales Curran's refusal to support AFLare roughly similar from one com­ CIO unions in the American Coal pany to the next, any reduction in beef. manning for subsidized companies Further, the MEBA accuses Curwould certainly affect the non- ran, while posing as defender, of subsidized segment of the industry. the hiring hall, of fostering an at­ The subject of manning scales tack on the officers' hiring halls was raised two years ago by the and the rights of sea unions to House Merchant Marine Commit­ picket. tee at a time when it was discuss­ The MEBA points out that ing proposals td impose a wage control plan on maritime. At that American Coal, with Curran's ap­ time, union representatives testi­ parent approval and support, has a fied to the effect that manning on legal proceeding going which US vessels was actually lower than would deprive maritime unions of on ships of principal competing picket rights where a ship was at a pier, repair yard or other facil­ maritime nations. ity not belonging to the shipown­ The 1955 Government moves to interfere with free collective bar­ er. "Since ships have no perma­ nent sites, they must always bo picketed at the premises of another company. Should the NLRB rule such picketing to be an illegal sec­ ondary boycott. It will henceforth' be impossible for a maritime union to picket effectively." Turning to Curran's account of the 'Washington meeting with President Meany, the MEBA says: Alfred Hancock, 53: Brother "President Meany asked only Hancock died from a circulatory one thing of Curran, that he honor condition on March 1, 1957. He the picket lines of the MEBA and joined the Union on June 25, 1955, MM&P. and was sailing in the deck depart­ "President Meany asked far ment. Brother Hancock is survived morj of the SIU. He asked not by a niece, Beatrice L. Knox of only that the SIU withdraw its West Bridgewater, Mass. Burial charges filed with the NLRB, but took place in Melrose Cemetery, that it recognize the NMU contract Brockton, Mass. for all the ships that AMCOS might eventually put Tnto service . . ." Robert L. Allen, 30: Brother Allen died on March 4, 1957, as a result of an in­ testinal disorder. Seafarers and SIU families He joined the Union on Febru­ who apply for maternity, hos­ ary 17, 1945, and pital or surgical benefits from was sailing in the the Welfare Plan are urged to steward depart­ keep the Union or the Wel­ ment. Burial took fare Plan advised of any place in C^een- . changes of address while their lawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Ohio, applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are t 4. Shirley Poole, 47: On March 14, often made by return mail, 1957, Brother Poole died in the changes of address (or illegible USPHS Hospital in Galveston, return addresses) delay them Texas, as a result of a tumor. He when checks or "baby bonds" joined the Union on December 20, are returned. Those who are 1955, and sailed In the deck depart­ moving or plan to move are ment. Brother Poole is survived by advised to imn;;d»ately notify his wife, Mrs. Jewell Poole, of De SIU headquarters or the Wel­ Quincy, La. Burial took place in fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New Goodhopo Cemetery, Galveston, York, NY.Texas. MEBA Raps NMU Attack On Officers u>c- ^ Testimony at now-recessed House committee hearings has focussed attention on an old problem: ship transfers and their affect on US shipping. Now the scene is shifting to the Sen­ ate Commerce Committee, which has a bill before it to deal effectively with the problem. The issues in the case are clear. Every ship transferred foreign idles more seamen on the beach and. creates more cheap competition for the remaining US vessels. It also pro­ duces an endless cycle, with shipowners seeking the trans­ fer escape route because they cannot keep up with the grow­ ing competition. On the other hand, the transfer program is defended by The second year of weekly di­ rect voice broadcasts to ships' Government officials, who claim that only by allowing trans­ crews will start this Sunday under fers can they get new US vessels built, and by the shipown­ the continuing sponsorship of the ers. The operators are concerned solely with profits. Each AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ transfer gives them a "subsidy" which can be applied against ment. the cost of the new tonnage. Representing another MTD This leaves thousands of unemployed seamen holding the "first" in maritime, the union voicecasts are supplemented by bag, waiting for a trickle of new construction in the future. v.eekly 'round-the-world wireless The US, in turn, is left with a shrinking merchant fleet. This broadcasts which began 20 months creates the spectacle of the greatest nation in the world hav­ ago. The two series of broadcasts ing to turn to foreign fleets, built up with American aid funds by the MTD, of which the SlU is and former American tonnage, to carry more and more of its a member, provide up-to-minute own foreign trade. news on union and general mari­ Sanctuary For Runaways time developments for members of MTD's deep-sea affiliates. US maritime unions have tried to organize the runaway Increasingly popular with ships' fleets >and bring them up to American standards with some crews, the voice broadcasts are success. But on Monday, the US Supreme Court ruled against beamed to ships in Atlantic, South American and European waters on these activities, making American ports a legal sanctuary for three different frequencies at 1620 the runaways. Still another element is the subsidy question. Washington GMT (11:20 AM EST) each Sunday. They can be picked up is reluctant to offer cash subsidy assistance lo more than a clearly by shortwave radios aboard few favored operators. Instead, in one instance, a huge $62 ships in those waters. million subsidy is recommended for just one new super-liner The wireless broadcasts blanket which may someday be useful as a troop carrier. House lead­ the globe in separate Sunday and ers, bent on economy in the budget, have turned this down. Monday transmissions to cover all And as if transfers to runaway flags weren't enough several waters. They go out Sundays at foreign nations are seeking to build up their fleets with ships 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) to all areas except Australia and from the US reserve fleet. This means still greater competi­ the Northwest Pacific. These areas tion for US shipping, though the ships are supposed to be used get the same transmissions on solely in the coastwise services of the countries involved. Mondays at 0315 GMT (10:15 PM But the authorizations for these sales carry a loophole. With EST Sunday), due to time differ­ the full approval of the Secretary of Commerce, five ships ences west of the International sold to the Philippines for the island trade last year are now Dateline. conceded to be engaged in offshore operations. Following approval by the Fed­ The only remaining solution, then, seems to be a set of rigid eral Communications Commission, the direct voice broadcasts got un­ safeguards against the indiscriminate trading away of US derway last April 15. Listeners ships, coupled with a thorough reappraisal of the subsidy who have comments and sugges­ situation. As a first step, the Magnuson bill now before the tions on the broadcasts can address Senate committee would insure the necessary safeguards. It them to MTD, Box 525, General has the hearty endorsement of every seaman, all maritime Post Office, Brooklyn 1, New York. unions and every supporter of a strong US merchant fleet. MTD Voice Broadcasts In 2nd Yr. •?,?-•>' m.'J'' Moving? Notify SIU, Welfare �AprUis. 1957 SEAFARERS LOG C'mon Dan, Drop The Gun! LIVES •• • r*g» EiercB lobbyists going all-out to have the funds restored. Chief target of the committee's axe was a $62 million request for construction of a new luxury liner for US Lines. The vessel, which would replace the S/S America, has been supported by the Gov­ ernment because of its defense value and the presumed prestige it would bring the nation. Like its sister ship the United States, it would concentrate heavily on firstclass passengei's. Late Wednesday, the full House All of the following SIU families will collect 'the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Paul Sidney Toler, born March 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bichard L. Toler, Vineland, NJ. t 4" t Mp. V 4' .A # % -% % # % t t t t I t i 0 P % UMBS: That old saying about self-preservation being the first low of nature is familiar to all hands, if that's the cose, then ship-' board safety should be the first considera­ tion of every man in the crew. For shipboard safety is nothing more or less than the preservation of life and limb. It's OS simple as all that. It is especially true when you consider that what would be a minor accident ashore can easily be magnified into something serious at sea for two reasons: the erratic motion of the ship and the absence of medical facilities. To sum it upi if you value a sound, healthy body and want to keep it that way, you should put personal emphasis on follow­ ing the safe way. I -^1 9 I I t Shipping Up In Seattle Angela Marie Cuevas, born Jan­ uary 24, 1957, to Mrs. Mercedes SEATTLE — Contrary to Port Pitre Cuevas, widow of Seafarer Maximiliano Pitre, New Orleans Agent Jeff Gillette's predictions, shipping in this area picked up La. during the past two - weeks and it a> t promises to continue to improve. William Arnold Roberson, bom The Longview Victory (Victory March 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles V. Roberson, Mobile, Carriers) signed on while the Wild Ranger (Waterman), Penmar and Ala. Massmar (Calmar) stopped into -4' 4-^4 port to be serviced. Next period, James Cabral, born March 19, Gillette announced, should be even 1957, to Seafarer and IVtrs. John better for Seafarers on the beach. Cabral, Brooklyn, NY. So far there are three pay offs ex­ t> if pected. They are the Transatlantic Everette Keith Richards, born (Pacific Wat.); Ocean Joyce (Ocean March 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Trans.); and the Coe Victory (Vic­ Mrs. Alber H. Richards, Baltimore, tory Carriers). There were no beefs reported during the past period. I t 0 • i 4" Victoria Badyk, born October 6, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Badyk, Union City, NJ. I p Also affected by the $94.5 mil­ lion cut are plans for construc­ tion of an ore carrier for Central Gulf SS Co., a passenger liner for American.President Lines and two freighters for Moore-McCormack. The~ committee also lopped $20 million off the $120 million bud­ get for operating differential sub­ sidy funds, and reduced the num­ ber of subsidized voyages from 2,146 to 2,100. The voyage cut may affect some unsubsidized op­ erators who have asked for operat­ ing differential subsidies within the past year. These include Ar­ nold Bernstein Line, Isbrandtsen, T. 'j. McCarthy, State Marine Lines, States Steamship and Isth­ mian. Some Funds Available If the funds are not restored, the Maritime Administration will still have $95 million available for ship construction projects. Of this sum, $3 million has been approved by the committee for the coming fis­ cal year, and the other $92 million has been left over from previous appropriations. I "^1 .A jt WASHINGTON—Stepping up its economy drive, the House Appropriations Committee voted last month to slash ship construction and operating subsidy funds for the com­ ing fiscal year. A hot fight over the cut is expected on voted to uphold the committee's action on funds for the new liner. the House floor, with industry The Senate has not acted on it yet. I m ii » House Pole-Axes Funds For New US-Flag Ships '" .« f t I Mrs. Alfred Chambers chidM son. Danny, 4l/{, to put down his gun so a LOG photographer can take his picture. She and the chil­ dren visited the New York SlU hall to check on welfare benefits. Baby Brian is unconcerned by it all.. •;i m An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship -Jl �Pasre Twelve • •^m! S^AFA.RERS LOG Iceland Cold? AU You Need Is A 'Good Line' Sixth-Graders 'Adopt' Wacosta It would take more than a couple of icebergs to cool the ardor of crewmen on the Mankato Victory for their North Atlantic "lovers run." = The ship has been plying the 19^5, one that had been legalized for perhaps 1,000 years. route linking Iceland, Eng­ there This month the government set land, and Holland for some up about 75 consultation offices Geography lessons for 6th grade students at the Warren Lane School, Inglewood, Calif., are probably taking on a whole new flavor since the youngsters "adopted" the SS Wacosta. The ship, according to delegate T. N. Scott, is now returning to San Francisco from Inchon, Korea?- The adoption was ar­ ranged under the "adopt-a-ship" program launched 20 years ago to familiarize American young­ sters with shipping and mer­ chant seamen. Last fall, the Maxton came under the wing of physically handicapped young­ sters from New Jersey's Branch Brook Public School. time and, apparently, with no throughout the country to en­ regrets. Undaunted by Icebergs courage tiie women to seek a new and rough weather that gave the means of obtaining a livelihood. It deck cargo a hard time,' they took rejected their demands for sever­ Reykjavik by storm and were due ance pay amounting to 180,000 yen to wind up a ten-day stay in Liver- ($500), which the girls said repre­ pooi this week. sents six months' earnings. What As far as Reykjavik is concerned, effect all this will have on the the ship's reporter conceded that pcpuarity of Japan for tourists and a lot of seamen don't rate it too sailors remains to be seen. high, "because it takes a really good man to 'make out' there. A good line, rather than the common LOG-A-RHYTHM: dollars-and-cents approach, is what you need," he confided. Meanwhile, the outlawing of the world's oldest profession in an­ other part of the globe is forcing B9 M. Dwyer a revamping of entertainment standards in Japan. An estimated These were the words of a sea­ half million- women theoretically "You must change your ways man's woman joined the ranks of the unemployed "End carefree days, Who spoke in haste and fear. "And settle down for life, • on April 1st when criminal penal­ In anger, unkind words were said ties went into effect. They had "Renounce your pleasure, Which she'd give her life to clear. been part of what was regarded as "Save your treasure a major industry in Japan since "And remember who's your wife." A jealous woman who could not share His life in ev'ry port. She pictured him carousing and gay. We were sipping iemonade one day, watching the various With women of every sort. shapes as they strolled down the street. The subject of our conversation was the stern of a woman She had let him sail, bereft of • dressed in slacks, who had just passed by. cheer "If women who are broad astern would only glance in a rear Perhaps for a week, a month or view mirror before allowing others to view them in slacks," he year; said, "I'm sure they would have sense enough to do something But she planned to say that she about it. They would take them off." loas wrong. Now in all fairness, I agreed with him, but since a woman is How the nights were lonely. .supposed to have the last word, I countered: The days were long. "My pet, I will tell you about my pet peeve." (He didn't realize then that he too was one of the offenders.) "The male starts the day. He shaves very carefully and combs his hair slick He dons Tomorrow, she thought, all the necessary clothing, winding up with a neat pair of slacks I'll write, with a grin. and a good looking shirt that he tucks very carefuliy into the And try to explain I still think of slacks. him; "Then," I continued, "he cinches in tiie belt and, with a selfBut tomorrow came, and tomorrow satisfied smile as he looks in the mirror, he throws back his went. shoulders and struts out to be admired. Her time was consumed. "Five minutes later, you look but don't swoon. His belt is No letter was sent. pushed down under the bay window and his pants are now at half-mast. It's really revolting." I'll ask forgiveness, she said, you'll He eyed me sheepishly, attempted a bow (here his pants slipped see. another notch) and conceded right there. Then the message came "Lost at Jeanne Granberg sea." Oh, foolish woman, she'll curse the days She would not learn a seaman's ways. The Hasfy Word Wife Takes A Stern View THE SEAFARERS PUZZLE ACROSS 1. Pour S. Pacific Coast Union 8. Dinner checks 12. Actress Shirley 13. Man's name 14. Heroic 13. Newfoundland Cape -16. Shipmate 17. Part of church 18. Closet pest 20. Part of sailing race 22. Actor Colman 23. Cat on the pier 25. TV network 27. Pronoun 28. Little drink 30. Open, as a keg 31. Make an en­ treaty 33. Galley item 35. Neither black nor white 38. Portugese area in India 40. Swine 42. de France 43. Word in a Verne title 48. Romania; abr. 49. Goddess of dawn 51. Deal out 52. So be it 54. Western Indian 56. Light breezes at sea 58. Actor Clark 59. Vessel Measure 60. In—(in all) 61. Heraldic bear­ ing 62. Owned 63. Part, as a hawser DOWN 1. Trinidad export 2. Ardent love 3. What fans give a team 4. Comes together 5. Take little drinks 6. Russian moun­ tain range 7. Grew white 8. Ceylon export 9. Money set apart for special use 10. Buffalo 36. Province - of 11. What a skunk Canada has lots of 37. Yes vote 19. —and Chickens 39. Chowed Island 41. Herd of whales 21. Channel 43.-Barter 23. It cleans the 44. Opposite of deck man 24. Kind of tide 45. The best years 26. Girl's nickname 47. Places to sit 29. How the weasel 50. Greek portico went • 33. Bom 32. Over there 55. Land's —• 34. Nervous twitch 57. Soak up Answer On Page It Is 9 10 |l4 |l7 Izz 26 36 |35 42 47 jss ISO lea Her hasty words are ringing clear. As she recalls them with a tear; For he's in the port of no return And she's alone, left to yearn. Cooks' Tour LOG Helps Him Keep in Touch when a special stewards' comsnittea from our Union will be able to board these foreign ships plying the American trade and enforce a decent set of working rules for these seamen. Harold G. Horowlfn To the Editor: Please accept a small LOO donation in ^^appreclation for sending the LOG along to mo these past few years. 4 4 4 I have enjoyed being kept abreast of the activities of my former shipmates. I sailed SIU from 1947 until I went into To the Editor: the Marine Corps in 1951. One of your members, Fred Since my discharge in 1954, < A. Olson, contributed a dollar have been studying at the Uni- toward the building of a new parochial high school here in Portland and was given a chance on either $2,000 cash or a Chevrolet station wagon. He has won this right but we cannot locate him. Olson paid off the SS Ocean Dinny on January 20, 1957 as a messman but, since the ship did not sign on here, we don't know if he is AH letters to the editor for still on that vessel. publication in the SEAFAR­ Please pass the word on to ERS LOG must be signed this man so he can either preby the writer. Names will sept himself here at Portland be withheld upon request. tor his car or write us. Our address is Immaculatta versity of Hawaii; I expect to Academy, 5704 NE 27th Avenue, graduate this June with a major Portland 11," Ore. in industrial relations. Margaret Grady It has been a real pleasure to -Senior Class Member receive the LOG during this , 4 4 4 time, and 1 have found valuable source material for several re­ search papers In it. You can al­ ways be assured that the paper To the l^ditor: is well circulated and well read. These are just a few lines to Found in some of the most re­ let you know that we on the mote parts of the world, the Josefina are having a fairly LOG is read by seamen and nice trip, with no beefs that others until its pages are tatter-- can't be straightened out before ed and torn. . we get back to the States. Seafarers can well be proud We have been out now five of their newspaper. Few labor months and it looks like about papers, even among the unions four to five more months on the with more members, cover their ore shuttle from India to Japan. trade as well, nor provide as Keep the LOGs coming. That's much general interest and fam­ the only way we have of kfiowing what's happening. ily news as the LOG does. Roland A. Wiman 1 would be very glad to hear Ship's delegate from any of my former ship­ mates, at 2185-A Ahe Street, 4 4 4 Honolulu. Please continue sending the LOG, too. George A. McDonald To the Editor: 4" 4I hope all my shipmates on my last ship see this as 1 am very grateful to all of them. Please express my thanks to To the Editor: the officers and the crew, espe­ 1 would like to take this op­ cially the members of the deck portunity to express my siVi- department, for the kindness cege thanks and appreciation they showed when I was hurt on to you and all concerned in the vessel. They really de­ sending me the SEAFARERS monstrated the true brother­ LOG. hood of the sea. 1 just received my first issue F. G. Barnett and was glad to catch up on the Bosun latest news. I also speak for 4 4 4 the men to whom 1 pass on the LOG. 1 know it is also deep­ ly appreciated by them, though they may not be in a position to write and voice their thanks. To the Editor: All brothers who have sailed Thank you again for your con­ with Brother Bernie Snow In sideration. the black gang will he glad to C. Van Orden know that he is now a partner 4 4) 4 with Duke Summers in the Lor­ raine Tavern, under the old SIU hall at 14 North Gay Street in Baltimore. ' To the Editor: Everyone can be assured that I was invited dowp to a Nor­ Bernie and Duke will do their wegian tanker, the M/T Mel- best to give them a good time anie, for dinner while in Balti­ if they drop in. more recently. When you check Harry J. "Popeye" Cronin that crew's menu, you can ap­ 4 4 4 preciate all the more the fine working rules and conditions on American union ships. 1 was eating in the officers' To the Editor: mess, and we started out with My name is Warren Colvin clam chowder, then some fish and 1 am ten years old and a (1 think it was trout) and only Cub Scout. One of my achieve­ one vegetable, a boiled potato. ments is collecting stamps, i There was no dessert or bev­ My daddy gets the LOG every erage. They only have coffee month. Would you please pub­ at coffeetime. lish my letter in the LOG ask­ It seems a shame conditions ing some of the Seafarers to are that way, as there was a write me from foreign coun­ nice crew aboard her, guys just tries? My address is 2607 Joan like us, who deserve a better Avenue, Gulfport, Miss. break. 1 hope to see the day Floyd Warren Colvin Portland Raffle Winner Wanted letters To The Editor Josefina Seen in Fair Shape Crew's Kindness Haiied By Bosun Welcomes LOG For Ship News Seafarer Now in Tavern Biz Got Food Beef? Try This Menu! II "jsi-liiiiii 37 57 April IX, 1957 Itlllllilj Shipboard pholog catches action in the galley on the Andros Legend, with chief cook Fred Drew getting ready to submerqe somebody's fish dinner into a pan. The photo is by D. 0. Gaskill Jr. We ^ hope it came out alright. Youngster Seeks Foreign Stamps /I �.7 •'• -'.^/•^>\v'^7^-i!«r^''?,7:r'';'fiv.'^l - •-•^1 April 18. 1957 *Red^ Goes 'Legit^ * Tries Art School A ten-year veteran in the • SIU, Seafarer Robert "Red" Fink had ample time to get to know the ways of life aboard ship and of aeamen ashore. During all this time, he was a •teady contributor of cartoons to the LOG, compensating for his lack of formal art training with a good comic touch. As' he would be the first to admit, where else but in a seaman's union could a guy named *' 'Red' Fink" find sol­ ace and still keep a sense of hu­ mor? A two-year stint in the Army from 1953-55, didn't dampen his ardor for the seagoing life one bit. Now a full-time student at the School of Visual Arts, New York City, "Red" decided to go "legit" last fall, wheh he enrolled in a three-year course with the aid of the 6l Bill. He still keeps in touch, attending SIU meetings and shipping during holiday periods. Here are some of his latest crea­ tions, which should ring a bell with everyone who's ever gone to sea. Pax* TUriecA SEAF ARERS LOG Good-Will Deed Earns French Dockers' Praise Supplementing the work of the striped-pants diplomats and foreign aid emissaries from the US, SIU "ambassadors in dungarees" on the Irenestar scored another mark for Amer•ican-French relations recently. "To the Captain/ and the SIU The incident earned high Crew, Mates and Engineers: "Wot do you guys mean you didn't know the coffee was for the Watch ... ?" praise and compliments from French port workers for the Irenestar crew after ncwS of their good­ will gesture got around, according to ship's delegate F. J. Johnson. It developed after a longshore boss at Rouen was killed the night before sailing in an accident in the number two hold. Meeting the need, the crew acted quickly to ease things for the longshoreman's widow. A collection aboard the ship pro-' duced a purse of 35,000 francs for the widow, Mrs. Queual, which at the even higher unofficial ex­ change rate amounted to a con­ siderable sum for the bereaved family. The official exchange rate is 350 francs to the dollar. Responding to the generosity of the crew, Mrs. Queual subsequently wrote to thank one and all for their friendly gesture. She was joined in this by the chief of longshore­ men at Rouen. The letter translated as follows: "We thank you very sincerely for the noble gesture you and the members of the crew made at the time of the mortal accident in the number two hold of your ship. "We were very touched by your remarks of sj^mpathy at this time. We beg you, dear Captain and all crewmembers of the SS Irenestar, to accept our sincere gratitude for your kindness." On Their Toes Tunesmith Wanted "Who's got the key now?" "Honey, what's a 'good' port?" MARYMAR (Calmar), March 1 — Chrirman, W. Cegg; Secretary. M. Flood. OS and chief steward left •hip due to injury. Discussion on coffee shortage and stores. J. T. Welch. Bequest keys for heads whUe In port to keep out people that are not supposed to use them. $5 in ship's fund. Urge cooperative -effort among members of crew. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), March 17—Chairman, WayneOgle; Secretary, Rundblad. Motion made to get air conditioner repaired. Steward asks crew to turn in aU sur­ plus linen as he runs short. VAL CHEM (Valentine), Feb. 3 — Chairman, J. D. Halpin; Secretary, W. ORION STAR (Orion), Feb. 24 — Chairman, BIsonnet; Secretary, Man­ ning. Report on the men that have left the ship, report has been sent to New York. Nests. Would like the captain or the chief mate to let them know when there is going to be a late meal. WILD RANGER (Waterman), March 3—Chairman, S. Andersen; Secretary, D. Ruddy. 313.89 in ships treasury. Words of appreciation to steward de- OREMAR (Ore Nav.), March 11 — Chairman, J. Shaw; Secretary, F. Pepevlch. One man missed ship in Balti­ more: two men missed ship In Chile and charged with desertion. Ship's fund $38.35. Some disputed overtime. Need more cots, fruit juices, silver­ ware, new refrigerator: better prepa­ ration of food. SANTORE (Ore), Feb. 4—Chairman, W. C. Byrd; Secretary, H. A. Auglna. The bosun who was injured by a fall of iron ore in Cruze Grande, C^e while loading, was hospitalized. SEA COMET 11 (Sealraders), March 3—Chairman, W. A. Harper; Secre­ tary, H. D. Carney. Motion made to have the ship fumigated. •r" LONCVIEW VICTORY (Victory), Feb. 17—Chairman, J. Lewis; Secre­ tary, M. Caddy. Drinking and fight­ ing aboard. Some disputed overtime. New delegate, secretary-reporter and treasurer elected. Bosun stated he has only 4 or 5 men to turn to for se­ curing gear at each port. OCEAN- EVELYN (Ocean Trans.), March 17—Chairman, B. Laffoon; Sec­ retary, R. Masters. Ship's fund $10. Delayed sailing disputed. Delegates to check repairs and keep list up to date. Vote of thanks to steward dept. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Penn. Nav.), March 14—Chairman, Robert High; Secretary, Marion BaechIng. Ship's fund at present is $11. The mail situation on the scow is plain stinko. Ship's delegate contact boarding patrolman to see If some­ thing can be done about it. Water tanks on the bucket are in bad shape and require cleaning. SEA CLOUD (Pegor), Feb. 3—Chali^ man. Gage; Secretary, Yarborough. Due to a storm No. 1 life - boat smashed up and the depth sounder torn loose from its moorings. V. T. Nash. To change flavor of drinks and to bring cups back to messhall. and not to put cigarettes in cups. Ship's delegate resigned. New delegate elected. partment personnel. Suggest coUeetion for workaway who missed ship. YAKA (Waterman), March 3—Chair­ man, Jo. Touart; Secrotary, S. Joseph. Safety meeting to be held Monday 4th. Vote of thanks to the stewards dept. . SEASTAR (Triton), Feb. 17—Chair­ man, 6. Lawson; SecretarV, M. Bugawan. Vote of thanks to steward and the whole steward department for Job well done. Ship's delegate was in­ structed by chief mate that publle drinking on passageways won't b« tolerated and anyone caught will bo brought up to the authorities. There will be no fighting or performing on the ship and those who fight or per­ form. wiU be turned over to the boarding patrolman. R. Aguiar. Suggest each department wlU take care of cleaning washing machine room, slop sink. Ubrary. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Sealrain), March 14—Chairman, W. Jones; Secrotary, A. Lambert. Mop bucket need­ ed for black gang. Discussion was held on the purchase of magazines out of ships fund. Result, everybody should buy his own. CHOCTAW (Waterman),'March 3— Chairman, M. Cariin; Secretary, R. Johnson. The food Is very poor and ship is a 2nd rate feeder. Use of left­ overs carried to extremes. Steward says see patrolman but crew desires Improvement In meantime. STEEL SEAFARER (isthmian). Boo. IS—Chairman, R. F. Rrant; SocrotarY, ALCOA FENNANT (Alcoa), March II—Chairman, L. Joynar; Soaratary, STEEL ROVER (isthmian), March 10 —Chairman, C. Reyes; Secretary, T. Oaspar. AU hands to cooperate in using the washing machine properly. Suggestion to have exterminator in rooms, pantry and messhalL JOHN e. (Atlantic Carriers), March 14—Chairman, S. Szantos; Secretary, ROBIN KETTERING (Seas Shipping), March 17—Chairman, H. Denton; Sec­ retary, J. Hannay. Two men missed ship: rejoined later. Ship's fund $20.50. Few hours disputed overtime. Reports accepted. Crew warned not to discuss business in bar rooms. Re­ quest better grade of sausage and bologna. Cots and extra linen to be turned In. SEAMONiTOR (Excelsisr), Feb. 24— Chairman, J. Cartiar: Secretary, D. Babcock. Three men missed ship. Some disputed overtime—to be set­ tled at payoff. Picked up one NMU \man. Motion to caU meeting In pres­ ence of patrolman: find out If ship­ ping rules were broken when steward was shipped. Investigate quaUty of penicillin. Check welfare benefits of member's family. STEEL ARCHITECT (isthmian), March 3—Chairman, E. Ott; Secretary, C. Rltter. Report on safety program. Repair Ust to be submitted. Ship's fund $12.33. Some disputed over. time. Ship to be fumigated for rats and roachesSEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain), March 33—Chairman, V. Whitney; Secretary, E. Lanier. Slilp's fund $$.54. Some disputed evcrtlrae. One Apparently Seafarer William Willdridge is turning out tunes and lyrics faster than he can handle them now. Willdridge has sent out a hurry-up call for a collaborator to work on the songs and help him round out the loose ends. A frequent con­ tributor of poetry for the LOG, he has had a couple of songs played on radio stations in Bos­ ton and has some more on the fire. Anyone who's interested can contact him c7o the SIU hall in Lake Charles, at 1419 Ryan St. Keeping things running smoothly on the Maxton, this trio is part of the black gang on the "piggyback" tanker. Pictured (I to r) are Fred Morrison, wiper; Charles Eagleson, oiler, and Chris the Turk, fireman. Eagleson, the engine delegate, sent in' the photo. man missed ship. New delegate and secretary - reporter elected. Crew warned to take care of washing ma­ chine and TV set. Out rooms to bfe sougeed. All outside doors to be closed to keep rooms quiet and warm. Vote of thanks to cook for job well done in absence of steward. tentative voyage Itinerary; delegate advised careful perusal of contract clarifications pertaining to overtime. New secretary-reporter and treasurer elected. Report accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Minor repairs being made in foc'sles and bathrooms. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), March 19—Chairman, D. Keddy; Secretary, J. Resinosa. All foc'sles, bathrooms and showers to be painted. All re­ pairs checked. Laundry room to be locked at Singapore. Slop chest time to be posted in advance. Fire & boat drill station cards to be Issued by mate soon as possible. YORKMAR (Calmar), Feb. 2—Chair­ man, V. Paine; Secretary, B. Slaid. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), March 17 —Chairman, P. Van Wygcrden; Secre­ tary, F. Kustura. Repair list to be made up. Arrival pool to be made up and $20 to be put in ship's fund. Return all cups and glasses to pantry. YORKMAR (Calmar), March 17 — Chairman, J. Manard; Secretary, J. Archie. Ship's fund $16.22. One man Injured—taken of! ship. Beefs to be discussed with delegate. Washing ma­ chine to be left clean after using. Coffee mug and cups to be returned to pantry. Return cots. WACOSTA (Waterman), March 3— Chairman, S. Alpedo; Secretary, T. Scott. RepaU'S being made. Reported -3^ Four replacements in steward dept., 2 in engine dept. and 1 man reshipped in deck dept. Ship's fund $16.22. Some disputed overtime. Carpenter reshipped in Northwest. Discussion on better (^operation on orders from galley: more juices and fruit to be put out: better seasoning on vege­ tables: check ice boxes. WARRIOR (Waterman), March 17— Chairman, J. Ward; Secretary, M. Elliott. Sanitary system corrected somewhat. Good trip so far. Few hours hours overtime. Electrician ill. Reports accepted. Water tanks for wash water and drinking water to be cemented and painted out while ship Is undergoing repairs. Sample of wash water and drinking water to be turned over to US Coast Guard. Showers, bathrooms, recreation and laundry to he painted. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine sweets and job weU done. Suggestion to have water spigot placed on deck for stevadorcs: bunks to be reinforced—springs 4b straps too loose. Editor, ; SEAFARERS LOG. ! 675 Fourth Ave., ! Brooklyn 32. NY 5 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— | please put my name on your mailing list. ; (Print Information) | N^kKdE a,...............a.................. STREET ADDRESS CITY I ZONE STATE • TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you «ro on ol<l lubicribor and hovo a chan9a S addraii, plaaso fivo your formar addrasi balow: 5 ''> I CITY - -- - - ^Itaooae ZON STATE, .•ooeaeeaaeooaooooo • , P �1^ Pare Foarfeen Was This Dip Really Necessary? Among other things, the ships' minutes reports that pass through the LOG office every day are noteworthy for a certain quality of understatement. Whether they concern the rescue of a hundred people from a sinking ship or a blownout lightbulb, the record in the minutes is always brief. ways observed. The matter is usu­ Such is the case so far with a This doesn't mean it's to the ally left hanging In the air until report fgom 'the Sea train Texas, point, for the conventional "who, someone comes along who can put though our man of the hour wasn't even lucky enough to be left hang­ what, when and where" Is not al­ the pieces together. ing. He got a good dunking,-In fact, because "while painting over Mission Accompiished the side, someone cut [the] staging line, dumping [al man In [the] water. (Much discussion.)" Brevity—In Spades The quoted portion above :[ppresents the full text of the reference in the minutes of the Texas. This is true economj^of expression. (The words In brackets are ours —Ed.) Taking things over from there, we can assume the mishap got a good working over at the meeting. We don't know for silre whether the victim was ever hauled out of the water, but we have to assume he was. We can also assume no­ body Is going to encourage the practice of cutting guys adrift while they're hanging over the side. Life aboard ship is hazardous enough without adding anything to Its burdens. But we can't even let the matter rest there. Where did It happen? Gelling ready to knock off for the day, "Whitey" Hardaman, Was the culprit uncovered? Was wiper (left), and Malcolm Launey, engine maintenance, wind up the paint job ever finished? repairs to pipes on the deck of the tanker Fort Hoskins. Chester Come on, Texas, give us the wordl Coumas caught the pair with his camera. USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAUP. CrvlUe E. Abrams T. E. McCaffrey Edward Becker A. F. Martinez Noah C. Carver Alonzo M. MUefski Peder Espeseth George R. Nichola Andrew HarviUa Otta H. Palsson Floyd W. Haydon Louis Rosen WiUiam H. HoweU Fred D. Stagner Vlrgle H. Jordan R. A. Statham Alexander Leiner Shlo H. Sua USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Llnzyl Bosley Wm. McLaughlin Juan Mojlca James Brown Leo A. Freundlich Waldo OUver John Kanananaiill John Rekstin Patrick J. Lynch Walter G. Stuck* VA HOSPITAL LAKE CITY. FLA. Edward B. Blss USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F, Blanks VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE, NM Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Delbler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnlttke Rosendo Serrano James Lauer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Omar O. Ames Henry Karpowlcs Ralph Armstrong George S. Lowe Alfred Bokan Roy L. McCannon Victor Cooper Edw. F. McGowan Lynwood Fitzgerald William H. Maxie Dan Gentry Francisco Mayo Gorman T. Glaze R. S. Nandkeshwar Eugencie Gonzales Wm. W. Rowland George Graham Charles T. Scott Carroll Harper Ople C. WaU John A. Hoffman USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Dominic DiSanto Charles Dwyer Chas. A. McCarthy John E. Powers Burly April 12. 195Y SEAFARERS LOG USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Edward Anderson Ahmed Mehssin John Minnahan Robert Bellveau A. Dokeris Thomas Moncho John Fancutt Francis Napoli Arthur J. Fortner Edward O'Rourk* Richard V. Gelling Eustaqulo Rivera EisteU Godfrey Jose Rodriguez Sam Jonas J. S. Simmons Alfred Kaju Richard Suttle James Llppincott Clarence WaUace Pasquale MarinelU BELLEVUB HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS William C. Brown Art ScheU George Howard Warren W. Smith Thomas J. Mooney USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Rudolf AvUa G. W. Culpepper Francis J. Boner Frederick T. HaU Puzzle Answer Bissiii adiQ sans rSiaDGG BSS QSCD (iSissigiSQ lEfflfissizia @[!1Q sins aeiiQ i Has amm safza sss (ZJBaB Qfzanc] BQS QnQS BQcas asm DSQS Fred M. HarreU Roscoe T. TUlett Leonard B. Merriam Clifford Vaughan' Henri J. Robin USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana B. J. Martin Eladlo Arls Albert MartinelU Fortunate Bacomo Vic Milazzo Frank T. CampbeU Joaquin Mlniz John J. DriscoU Norman J. Moore Robert E. Gilbert W. P. O'Dea wmiam Guenther Ben Omar Bart E. Guranick George G. Phlfer John Haas James M. Quinn Howard HaUey George E. Renale Talb Hassen Samuel B. Saunders Billy R. HIU G. E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen Kevin B. SkeUy Ira H. KUgore Henry E. Smith Paul Koenlg Stanley F. Sokol Ludwig Kristiansen Michael Toth Frank J. Kubek Harry S. Tuttle Frederick Landry VlrgU E. Wllmoth Leonard Leidlg Pon P. Wing Archibald McGuigan USPHS HOSPITAI. SAVANNAH. GA. C. G. Barrineau Jimmle Littleton Albert Blrt Clarence Murray L. A. DeWltt John O'Connor Carl F. Kumrow A. H. Schwart* USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Jacob Buckalew Alois F. Mauffray Virgil Coash August Meyers Cloise Coats Michael Muzio Serio M. DeSosa Harold D. Napier William DriscoU J. S. O'Byrne Ben D. Foster Faustino Orjales Cedric Francis William Paris Crisanto Garfin Junest Ponson Leon.Gordon Randolph RatclUt William Havelln F. Regalado Sam Henry Harold S. Scott James Hudson Hubert Seymour Charles Johnson C. J. Shartzer Edward G. Knapp Toefii Smigielsld Walter J. LaCrolx Edward Smith Leo Lang Wert A. Spencer William Lawless Lonnle R. Tickle Louis Ledlngham James E. Ward L. Llenos D. G. Zerrudo Alexander Martin Jacob Zimmer Frank Martin Sees Unions Key To US Shipping To the Editor: It is the seamen who organ­ ized themselves into unions who have preserved America's maritime power. Thanks to these men, the gateways to the seven seas are open coming and going. In fact, were it not for the SIU and kindred unions, the American flag would be a rare sight in foreign ports. Yes, Old Glory's up there — because letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names mil be withheld upon request. Union md the best conditions in maritime history. As ship's delegate, I wish to state that we have a fine crew aboard here. However, we have some AK's on topside in the form of the mates. The chief is all over the ship and the 2nd and 3rd remind me of school­ boys as they try to make it hard for us. It has otherwise been a nice, enjoyable trip, so if any of you fellows want to make the ro­ mance run, well, this is it. The captain is a veiy nice, understanding fellow. He doesn't drink, but holds nothing against anyone who does as long as it doesn't interfere with the work. Lewis R. WiUiamson Ship's delegate (Ed. note; Brother Schorr urged an all-out "ship US" drive by unions to acquaint American businessmen with the advantages of using US rather thari foreign vessels.) 4 4 4" Halis News Of Union Gains American seamen organized and stuck together through thick and thin! Congratulations, men, To the Editor: Happy to hear through the one and all! BUI Vissaris LOG that all hands are enjoy­ ing fair shipping and that new it t 4" gains are being made for us sea­ Says Reports Go men. All hands aboard the Orion 'Liice Hotcakes' Clipper were sorry to hear of To the Editor: the unexpected death of Harry I am writing to you to ask if Lundeberg. We all appreciate you can include an extra copy the battles he led for good la­ of the SIU Headquarters Report bor conditions aboard ship. to Seafarers with the copies of We wish to put in a boost for the LOG you now send. the United Seamen's Service in As soon as the LOGs come Yokohama. Miss Jean Trisko, aboard the Del Mar, all 97 in port director, is a person who the crew want to read them and wiU go out of her way to be of the headquarters report. So far service. She was very helpful it has been practically impos­ on a couple of items of ship's sible to post the report and business and did not give us then still have it to read at the "I don't know for sure" rou­ a meeting. tine. She made several phone Someone always takes it calls and typed up letters which down and takes it to his room could-be useful to us. The res­ to get his glasses or something. taurant, bar and recreation fa­ Then at the meeting the ship cilities here are the best also. has to be searched to find it. We are having our rough If you could send us an extra spots on this run but intend to copy we could keep one in the bring her in .SlU-style and do files and post one. Then every­ the straightening up at the pay­ body could acquaint themselves off. with the contents and it could Richard C. Ranly be properly acted upon at the 4 4 4 meeting. Retired, Stiii C. M. Bowling Ship's Reporter Wants The LOG (Ed. note: Your suggestion To the Editor: has been put into effect for I am now residing in Brooklyn future mailings to the Del Mar and would like to have the LOG and similar ships. Nine LOGs mailed' to me here. You have already go tq^ these vessels.) been mailing the LOG to my 4 4= dad at Eagleton, Ark., and he it very much. Backs 'Ship US' appreciates But now though I have retired Union Campaign my SIU book, I would still very much like to keep up with To the Editor: We wish to compliment Harry Union affairs. I am working at St. Peters N. Schorr for his article in the LOG (Feb. 1, 1957). We on the Hospital in Brooklyn and enjoy Del Rio agree with him 100 per­ the work as well as my fellow­ ship with my fellow workers. cent. We'd also like to see more But please keep me on that letters of that kind published. mailing list in the future. Thurston Lewis We feel we have the greatest By Bernard Seaman �Aprl! 1957 SEAFARERS LOG C&H Strikers Win Best Part In Area Page Fifteen Another day j Another A9,000 (Continued from page 3) company and including the follow­ In hours means an increase in the ing benefits: Death benefit. $5,000. work force and greater take home Hospital room and board for pay.) employees and dependents, • Nine paid holidays, $12 a day up to a maximum of • Two weeks' paid vacation an­ 70 days in private hosiptals; nually. $6 a day in USPHS hospitals. All hospital extras up to a • A manning scale calling J^or maximum of $300 and 75 per­ 11-man crews with a double watch cent of additional charges up system on tideiands-canal and to $5,000. deep sea work. Surgical fees ranging up to • Non-occupational Illness and $350 maximum, based on injury benefits ranging from 15 schedula set out in policy. to 45 days with pay annually de­ Doctors' calls before sur­ pending upon length of service in gery, $5 a day up to maximum the fleet. of 70 days. Supplementary accident ex­ • Payment of wages, transporta­ penses, $300. tion and subsistence to men trans­ Weekly disability income, ferred to tugs away from home $25 weekly up to 52 weeks. port or relieved at points other Maternity benefit, $200 max­ than the home port. imum. • A $15 monthly differential for Negotiations for the SIU were deck and engine offlcers who ob­ conducted by Matthews, Williams tain licenses. and rank and file tugboatmen • Job security guarantees in­ Harry L. Coker, George Jordan, cluding a seniority system govern­ Van H. Court, Jr., Jack Kelly, ing promotions, transfers and lay­ Morgan Childers, Robert W. Wix and Edward E. Morris. Serving in offs. an advisory capacity throughout • Maximum unio^ security pro­ was SIU attorney Marion C. Ladvisions permissible under Texas Wig, of the firm of Dixie, Ryan state laws. and Schulmah, who was highly (Continued from page 3) • A health and life insurance commended by the negotiating light of the breakdown of the program paid for entirely by the committee for his assistance. screening program. On the organizing front, the com­ mittee urged intensification of or­ ganizing by all affiliates and also set up a three man committee to EVERYSUNDAY develop organizing potential on the DIRECT VOICE; Great Lakes. Anthony Koriok Of general interest was a strong BROADCAST Please contact your sister Fat on business matters. Contact her care of Mrs. Louis Qualtiers, 1425 W. 35 St., Erie, Penn. Ex-Sfony Creek Ship's fund of $8.30 was donated to the LOG after ship transferred foreign. A. Goldsmit. Kenneth Lewis Thomas McGuigan would like to get in touch with you. His address is 16 N. 24 St., Camden 5, NJ. I At the end of November, 1956, the SIU Welfare and Vacation Plans passed a significant landmark when they paid out their ten millionth dollar. In four months since then, the Plans have paid another $1 million to Seafarers. j •ii Impressive figures? Sure. But it looks even better this way: At that rate the two Plans pay close to $9,000 each day in benefits, which Seafarers never received a, few years ago. Ifs further proof of the value of these Plans to the working seaman. SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN WELFARE PUN SiU of NA Acts On Major Issues statement on freedom of the seas particularly as the principle ap­ plies to the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aqaba. Efforts of shipov/ner groups to evade Justice De­ partment jurisdiction over com­ pany mergers were assailed and extension of minimum wage cover­ age to seamen sought. On the labor scene the conven- 1 "THE VOICE of the MTD" To' Ships In Atlantic South American and European Waters • WFK-3», 19150 KC* Ships In Caribbean. East Coast of South America, South Atlantic . and East Coast of United States • WFL.OS, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mex­ ico. Caribbean. West "• Coast of South Amer­ ica. West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast • WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast Meanwhile, MTD Round-the-World Broadcasts continue ... I every Sunday, 1915 OMT {2'.liPM EST Sunday) WCO-13010 KCs Europe and No. America WCO-1090I.S KCs East Coast So. America WCO-22407. KCs West Coast So. America Evsry Monday, 0315 CMT (10:15 PM ESTSundav) WMM 25-15807 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES REPARTMENT AFL-CIO ssii Keep Draff Board Posted SIU headquarters urges all draft-eligible seamen to be sure they keep their local Se­ lective Service boards posted on all changes. of address through the use of the post cards furnished at all SIU halls and aboard ships. SIU, A&G District Among A&G delegates to the SIU of NA Convention were: (l-r): Lindsey Williams, Steve Cardullo, Gal Tanner and Marty Breithoff. Others (not shown] Vere Earl Sheppard and Paul Hall. WILMINGTON. Calif 905 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNE Ontario Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltimore St. HEADQUARTERS... .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. Earl SheppariL Asent EAstem T-8900 SECRETARY-TREASURER BOSTON 276 State St. Paul Hall James Sheehan. Asent Richmond 2-0140 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS C. Simmons. Joint HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. J. Algina. Deck W. HaU, Joint A. Michelet. Aaent Capital T-6S38 J. ^pian. Eng. E. Mooney. Std, R. Matthews. Joint LAKE CHARLES. La 1416 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlocfc 6-9744 SUP 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario.......272 King St. E. EMpire 4-9719 VICTORIA. BC 617'A Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. HONOLULU... Ckl Tanner. A|fnt HEmlock 2-1754 16 Merchant St. BAGOTVILLE. Quebec Phone 9-8777 MORGAN CITY Tom Gould. Agent 211 SW Clay St. THOROLD. Ontario CApital 3-4330 612 Front St. PORTLAND Phone 2196 92 St. Davids St. CAnaJ 7-3202 NEW ORLEANS 623 BlenvlUe St. RICHMOND, Calif... 510 Macdonald Ave. QUEBEC.. Lindsey WilUam*. Agent Tulaao-8626 ' BEacon 2-0925 Quebeo NEW YORK 0 • NORFOLK Ben Bees. Agent 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn SAN FRANCISCO BYacinth S-8600 127-129 Bank St. SEATTLE MAdlstm 2-9634 PHILADELPHIA.. ,.637 Market St. 6. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1639 PUERTA de TIERRA PR. 101 Pelayo Sal CoUg, Agent Fhone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrison St. Marty Breithotf, Agent Douglai 2-9479 SAVANNAH Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Ax«nt Adama 3-1728 SEATTLB .... i... .2909 1st Ave. Jett QiUiitte. iVgent BUlott 4334 TAMPX......W1 8U N. Franklin St. Tom Banning! Ai -Pm honw 2-1323 WILMINGTON NEW YORK. 450 Harrison St. SAINT JOHN • Douglas 2-8363 NB 2509 Ut Ave. Main 0290 20 Elgin St. Phone: 54-5 .85 St. Pierre St. Fhone: 3-1569 ^ .. A85 Germain St. Phone: 2-5232 Great Lakes District 909 Marine Ave. ALPENA Terminal 4-3131 679 4th Ave., Brooklyn BUFFALO. NY HYacintb 9-6165 CLEVELAND 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 ; 1038 3rd St. HALIFAX. N.S .....128V6 HoIUs St. DETROIT Phone 3-8911 , Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West DULUTH ; . ..531 W. Michigan St. PLateau 8161 ; Phone: Randolph 2-4110 FORT WU.L1AM... ^30 .Sirap;?on St, J SOUTIi CHICAGQ,:;..,, ,,..3261 E. 92nd St. Ontario. ': v-. - . Phon*::3-3221i: t>/ i Canadian District tion went on record as fully en­ dorsing the ethical practices code adopted by the AFL-CIO. Subse­ quently the A&G District's mem­ bership in meetings up and down the coast unanimously endorsed the convention's action. Reports were presented from the various affiliates of the inter­ national detailing developments over the past two years. The A&G District's report is summarized on page 6.) Guest Speakers Delegates heard addresses from a number, of prominent public fig­ ures, including Governor Goodwin Knight - of California; Mayor George Christopher, San Francis­ co; Einar Johnasen" and Harald Eriksen of the Norwegian Sea­ men's Association; Larry Long, president of the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen; Harry O'Reilly, director of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO; Captain C. T. Atkins, national president of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, and Captain George Decker of Seattle, first vice-president of MM&P; Neil Haggerty, secretary-treasurer of the California State Federation of La­ bor and many others. Officers Elected Elected as officers in addition to Hall, Weisherger and Tanner were the following: John Hawk, secre­ tary-treasurer; and vice-presidents Andrea Gomez, Lester Caveny, Lester Baiinger, Ed. Turner, Capt. John M. Fox, Hal C. Banks, S. E. Bennett and Ramond T. McKay. It was agreed that the next con­ vention will be held in Montreal, Canada, in 1959, which will make it coincident with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ray Sfate Still Quiet BOSTON — Things have been very quiet on the shipping front for the past two weeks. Although ob activity has picked up some­ what since the last period, the out­ look for this. Dort is still uncertain. The Bradford Island and Council Grove (Cities Service) both paid off and signed on. Bents Fort (Cities Service); Bobin Kettering, Robin Kirk (Seas); and Jefferson • City Victory (Victory Carriers) put infjLiwxiif tA h.x eorniood , �Vol. XIX No. 8 SEAFARERS LOG > W—V • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Major Progress Since '51 Marks MCS Birthday Just two years ago this month, seamen on the West Coast paved the way for firm establishment of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union by voting in favor of the SIU Pacific District, 3,931 to 1,004. The election climaxed a four-year new headquarters hall in San organizing drive by the MCS Francisco and opened a training with the support of the Sailors Un­ ion and other SIU affiliates, to oust the Communist-dominated Nation­ al Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards from West Coast ships. When the ballot count was com­ pleted on April 4, 1955, it marked the end of 20 years of Communist operatons aboard US merchant ships. It also established a single bargaining unit, the SIU Pacific District, for the first time, repre­ senting sailors, firemen and cooks on the West Coast. That arrangement is now bear­ ing fruit with representatives of the three West Coast unions mov­ ing towards merger of their pen­ sion funds, which will result in in­ creased benefits for the member­ ship and more efficient adminis­ tration. The MCS was chartered by the SIU of North America just four years ago this coming Sunday, back on April 15, 1951. and upgrading center offering 90 day courses for all ratings, both freight and passenger ship. The training center is located on 350 acres of ranchland near Santa Rosa, Calif. Board, room and tui­ Jubilant scene at San Fran­ tion is free to students who qualify. cisco MCS hall two years ago Followea Party Line (above) heralded 4-1 victory For years before the vote vic­ of SlUNA forces over Harry tory of the Pacific District, the Bridges in a three-department steward departments on West coast West Coast ship election. ships had been seagoing strong­ holds of Harry Bridges and the The win ended a 20-year fight Communist Party. Under the lead­ against the remnants of Com­ ership of Hugh Bryson, the nowmunist-dominated unionism In defunct National Union of Marine WC maritime. At right, Cooks and Stewards had worked MCS member Juan Morales hand in glove with Bridges and fol­ (standing) casts ballot at un­ lowed every twist and turn of the ion's NY hall in the current Communist line. membership referendum on In 1950, NUMC&S was expelled MCS constitution. :Polls com­ •by the CIO for its endorsement of mitteemen are Rao Sam Nwe the North Korean invasion of and David Ladesman. Char­ South Korea as well as its con­ sistent record of participation in tered six years ago this Mon­ Communist causes. That opened day by the SlUNA, the MCS the door toward organization of a has established itself as a ma­ non-Communist union in the field. jor ship union since 1955. NMU Quit Field The National Maritime Union apparatus. On the other hand, the made some tentative gestures to late Harry Lundeberg gave a group organize on the West Coast but of non-Communist cooks and stew­ quickly withdrew when it found it ards a charter as the Marine Cooks would have to. buck Harry Bridges' and' Stewards and along with the •- r J'-. ! Marine Firemen's Union backed them solidly in a four-year fight to oust the. Brldges-Bryson com­ bine. Once MCS started organizing in 'Screenos' Shipping From All Coasts, Bridges' Front Boasts Head of the now-defunct NUMC&S, Hugh Bryson helped maintain last Commu­ nist foothold on WC ships. mmr. ife:;:;:' In the cooks union itself, the two years have brought consider­ able progress, organizationally and otherwise. Currently, the member­ ship is voting in referendum ballot on the adoption of a constitution which will govern the conduct of union affairs if approved. The vot­ ing began on March 18th and will continue for 90 days. Set Election Procedure Provisions of the proposed con­ stitution call for the election of a secretary-treasurer, assistant sec­ retary-treasurer and port agents and patrolmen for three year pe­ riods. The document also provides for rank and file trials and appeals committees end appeals procedure, 'and rank and file quarterly finance committees. It spells out the duties of officers, election of meet­ ing chairmen, negotiating commit­ tee members and other commit­ tees, amending procedure, controls over expenditures and other items of importance. MCS already has constructed a earnest, the counter-pressure was put on by the waterfront Commu'nists. Men suspected of SIU sym­ pathies were expelled from the un­ ion, forced off the ships and in many instances dumped ^nd worked over soundly. Sanctuary With Bridges In 1954, MCS filed a petition for a National Labor Relations Board election. Bridges countered by or­ ganizing "Local 100" of his long­ shore union as a haven for the dis­ SAN FRANCISCO—Further evidence that Communist sympathizers and other "screenos" credited NUMC&S. MCS was pre­ are now shipping on US merchant vessels has been provided by the Committee Against vented from winning a clear ma­ Waterfront Screening. The Committee, which is a front organization backed up by jority by Bridges' strategy of call­ Harry Bridges, lists numbers, ing for a "no union" vote. dates and places in its latest ciation- in September, 1947. Sub­ feel that it is more important to The following year saw the SIU information bulletin, spelling sequently he was arrested in con­ protect its witnesses .than to root Pacific District petition for a new out where It has gotten its mem­ nection with a fund-raising benefit out subversives, if any, on US election and overwhelm "Local bers aboard American flag ships. at his home for the "People's ships. 100" by 3,931 to .1,004. Last month in Washington, Vice World," official Communist Party Admiral Alfred C. Richmond, com­ paper in San Francisco. He plead­ mandant of the Coast Guard, told ed guilty to the charge at the time. Congress that the screening pro­ The committee adds that the gram had broken down and that Marine Firemen's Union in San 169 suspected subversives are cur­ Francisco is being sued by one of rently sailing aboard US ships. In its bulletin, the Committee the screened seamen, because it al­ Against Waterfront Screening re­ legedly refused to dispatch him to WASHINGTON—Five government owned Cl's, sold to the ports men shipping out of both a ship. In effect then, the "screen­ os" are using the Taft-Hartley law Philippiiie Government for inter-island trade, have been found West and East Coast ports. In New York, for example, the against the unions to force them operating in the South China trade and elsewhere in Asia, committee bulletin says, "Some of to register all comers. Although the sale of theses" TWust Produce Witnesses the brothers who were screened vessels was conditioned by grounds of unfair competition. The breakdown of the screening their use solely irpinter-island They have held that these vessels, lately, '53-'55, went to the NMU hall and were registered in Group program came after a series of or intercoastal trade, permission even where actually "limited" to 1 because they had enough sea court decisions which, in effect,, was given by Commerce Secretary domestic operations, release other time to qualify. These men have said that the Coast Guard cannot Sinclair Weeks for the Philippines ships of that nation for interna­ been in and out already." screen men unless it brings forth to use them in international trade. tional trade. In' Seattle; the committee re­ witnesses and gives the accused Mr. Weeks based his authority to The news about the C-ls coihes ports, men are shipping group 1 their tfuditional right to cross-ex­ grant such permission on an over­ at a time when several other na­ and Group 2 from the NMU hall, amine these witnesses. looked phrase in the enabling act tions are' pressing for sale of U^ but "it takes a two to four month As a SEAFARERS LOG edito­ which had specified limitations on Government reserve tonnage, in-, card to get out." Group 1 is the rial pointed out in the March 15 the use of these vessels, but which eluding India, Turkey, Mexico and NMU's top seniority group; issue, the unavailability of wit­ continued . . or within such Peru. Most of these nations have Among the men who have nesses is probably due to the tra­ other limits as the Secretary of found sponsors for bills in Con­ shipped is Walter Stich, the secre­ ditional refusal of the Federal Bu­ Commerce may in the future find gress which also pledge that the tary of the Committee against reau of Investigation to reveal in­ reasonable and just." ships purchased will be used solely Waterfront screening, who went formants except where it considers The SIU and other maritime In that nation's domestic trade. out as an officer from San Fran­ a case of great importance. Other countries on line are unions have long been opposed to cisco. Stich, was ousted from the Consequently, the editorial con- the sale of Government^ reserve Ecuador, West Germany, trieste, Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ clude,4., the Governmept, aeems to. ships to foreign nations on the Japan, and . 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Title A name given to the resource April 12, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SCORES MAJOR GULF TUG VICTORY SIU SET FOR 7-FLEET NLRB BALLOT ON BAT. HARBOR CRAFT SEAFARERS 1ST OIL CARGO TO ISRAEL VIA GULF OF AQABA MAJOR SIU TUG WIN IN SOUTH SIU OF NA ACTS ON KEY ISSUES SIU CLINIC TO OPEN SEAMEN’S ORGANIZATION AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AFL-CIO SUSPENDS BECK, FILES CHARGE SUBSIDED OWNERS GANG UP AGAINST SHIP TRANSFER LIMITS CALIF. STATE AFL ELECTS WEISERGER VICE-PRES. MSTS CUTS DOWN ‘DEW LINE’ SHIPS MORE SURPLUS AID VOTED; SHIPS MAY VISIT POLAND CREWS’ AID FOR SAFETYURGED IN NY TUXFORD ‘WORLD’S CHAMP’ IN SAFETY 4-DAY BATTLE SAVES CRIPPLED FELTORE; SHIP BACK IN ACTION ALA. LEASES TIDAL LAND OIL FIELDS MANNING SCALES FACE FMB CUTS MEBA RAPS NMU ATTACK ON OFFICERS HOUSE POLE-AXES FUNDS FOR NEW US-FLAG SHIPS GOOD-WILL DEED EARNS FRENCH OCKERS’ PRAISE MAJOR PROGRESS SINCE ’51 MAKS MCS BIRTHDAY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/12/1957 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. XIX, No. 8  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/64a5cc5e663d67fbd6a23a5e77dd846f.PDF da01584f36a33e5332f0b35f5ea1d094 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL GROAN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTTC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • CURRAN DISTORTS FACTS MEANT DemandsRetraction In Coal Beef -Story On Page 2, Editorial On Page 3 woul5« I am at of „-eed nur positi®*^ and that ;;%/opoaalJjjj|i| P»="i!irawut even talK a Buiyiil^P ru::^-rtaid. n^th ^ The stories and the headline in your paper moke it appear that the SlU turned down my proposal when you know that they accepted my proposal In TOTO and that you were the one who refused to accept my proposal. •• ... in the interest of fair play • • • this letter to should be reproduced in . • • the NMU PILOT. At no tin® • jebrnary Uter. a^-nfouuse? llie storf that the SI« reapect f f„U®et ®^®"'company tot _ » nth® "e^toduced in > or/at ^ The Shameful Story of Joe Currants Deception of the Trade Union Movement I • ilif" „,„ely V®"" >1 �Pace Tva SEAFARERS LOG Ufarch 29. 1957 Meany Hits Curran Distortion Of Coal Beef, Asks Retraction AFLrCIO President George Meany has sent a letter to NMU President Joseph Curran ^castigating his distorted report in the "NMU Pilot" of what took place at the meeting of maritime unions in Washington, February 21, Curran's stand in refusing to talye the relative to the settlement bf the •hips and to act in conjunction with his fellow AFL-CIO unions, the Marine En­ American Coal beef. President Meany said in part, "The stories and the headlines in your paper make it appear that the SIU turned down my proposal when you know that .they accepted my proposal in TOTO and that you were the one who refused to accept my proposal." As reported In the SEAFARERS LOG, March 1, the SIU accepted a proposal by president Meany that It withdraw from the coal ship case, and that the NMU in turn, give its fullest support to the efforts of marine engineers and deck officers to organize the company and eliminate District 50 from -the field. Curran rejected this proposal, asking in­ stead that Bull Line ships be involved. gineers and the Masters, Mates and Pi­ lots, hM convinced the marine unions that he is irrevocably committed to sup­ port John L. Lewis' District 50 against the interests of the Federation. In addition, Curran printed a distorted account of the meeting in the February 28 "Pilot" to give the impression that it was the SIU, and not he, who rejected President Meany's offer. He also distributed his distortions to various AFL-CIO groups in efforts to steam them up against the marine un­ ions and disrupt and weaken the AFLCIO to Lewis' advantage. These actions prompted President Meany to write the letter, the text of which follows: Mr. Jpseph Curran . President, National Maritime Union Dear Sir and Brother: I am writing to you at this time to clear up the record for you and your membership on the account of a meeting held in my office on February 21, 1957, which is given in the February 28th issue of your official organ of the NMU known as the Pilot. In this issue, you give the definite impression that the failure to reach an agreement between the various maritime unions in regard to the American Coal Shipping Company case rests on the SIU. On page 3 of this copy of the PILOT there is a headline which states the "SIU snubs Meany plea to end hiring hall attack." On page 2 you have a long article signed by yourself which also carries the impression that the SIU refused to go along with my proposal for settling this dispute. I have discussed this matter with you on a number of occasions both in Washington and in Miami and 1 have a long letter from you in regard to this matter under date of December 11, 1956. You give me the impression all along that you would be willing to cooperate with the MEBA and the MM&P in their dispute with the American Coal Shipping Company if (1) the SIU would withdraw their action before the NLRB in regard to the hiring hall and (2) if the SIU would agree not to scab on your people if they refused to man the ships of the American Coal Shipping Company in support of the MEBA and the MM&P. At a meeting held in my office on February 21st, I made a package proposal after there had been much discussion by the principals rep­ resenting the various unions who were represented. My package proposal was in three parts. (1) That the SIU should withdraw charges filed with the NLRB in reference to the NMU and the American Coal Shipping contract. (2) That the SIU should respect and honor the contract nego­ tiated by the NMU and the American Coal Shipping Company to its fullest extent regardless of the number of ships that the com­ pany would put into service. (And I specifically mentioned that the number of ships contem­ plated might go as high as 70.) (3) That the NMU should honor the picket line of the MEBA and MM&P in the American Coal Shipping Company dispute. The proposals, if accepted by both sides, would have guaranteed to you everything that you have had previously requested as a con^ dition of full support and cooperation with the MEBA and the MM&P. "^hey would have provided for withdrawal of the charges filed by the SIU with the NLRB without qualification or equivoca­ tion. They would have provided that the SIU give up all idea of putting any of their members on any of these ships of the American Coal Shipping Company regardless of the number of ships put into service by that compqny. This proposal was made by me after the representatives of the SIU had indicated that while they were willing to consent, in return for NMU support of the MEBA and MM&P, that the NMU could maintain the contract for the four ships presently in operation, but that the SIU would expfct to put up a fight to have its members on any additional ships that this company would put into service. 1 am informed by the representatives of the AFL-CIO from my office who attended the afternoon session on February 21sl:, I am referring now to Brothers Thomas and McGavin, that the SIU at the opening of the afternoon session accepted completely my pack­ age proposal and that your position was that you would not even talk about accepting my proposal until the other unions agreed to strike the ships of the Bull Line, which is an affiliated line, 1 under­ stand, with the American Coal Shipping Company. At no time m the discussion I had with you prior to February 21st did you mention the Bull Line. Your letter on this matter of De­ cember 11th which went in great length into the situation did not mention the Bull Line. Still this was the reason ycfU used for turn­ ing down my proposition. The stories and the headlines in your paper make it appear that the SIU turned down my proposal when you know that they accepted my proposal in TOTO ani id that you were the one who n refused to accept my prqposal. Nowhere in your paper do you list the three steps which were included in my proposal. Nowhere in your paper do you indicate that my proposal demanded, among other things, that the SIU respect and honor your contract with the American Coal Shipping Company to its fullest extent. I thinkj in the interest of fair play, that this letter to you should be reproduced in a very early issue of your official organ. THE NMU PILOT. SIU Accepts, Curran Rejects Meany Plan In ACS Dispute Joseph Cunan, National Maritime Union president, has rejected proposals by AFLCIO President George Meany to resolve the dispute over representation on American^ Coal I Shipping Company vessels.I Curran turned down a bid elation beef .(abiit ACS. Itutead, of th. Meany rcoommendatloas I Iby President Meany foe the be choie to itand ivltii the unaffili­ came after SlUNA repreaentativet INMU'S full support of the ated, catch-all District SO of the accepted them "In the InteresU of [Muter,, Mates and Pilot, and the United Mine Worker, -and agalntt ) Marine Zagtoeft-a Benetlclal Auo- AFL-CIO marine union,. The UMW Is part owner of the com­ '^SiAFARERS LOg~ * pany and District SO was given a contract for the ahlpa* offlccra Mor, l,J957 The NMU president's rejection Ihe Federation." Mtfaough they, pointed out that the SIU had a I "sound legal and trad* union"] basil for it. action against Amerl-1 can Coal. Meany's letter proves SEAFARERS LOG reported meeting accurately. j Urs Tnde ftww Soknioii U Cee/Sk^ Beef SJU Snubs Meany s Plea I To End Hiring Hall Attack! complaint to obtain a court , order rennirina A.„e..:. 'order requiring .he the Ainerieaa Coal Shippinir Co. to do further shipping hff th. dock.. «>• Ma filT M • tf' obuin 1957 Curroii's total distortion of the focts wos used by him to rouse up AFL-CIO prgdnizdtions ogdinst the marine unions oh behalf of Johh L Lewis. ' �SEAFARERS LOG SCmh j^/l9SY 'X' Marks The Spot X-ray technician checks out shiny new lab equipment at SlU health center in Brooklyn. The center should be complete in two weeks. Joe Curran^Menaee At Work! NMJJ President Joseph Curran now stands branded as a man who will not hesitate to lie in print to his own member­ ship for his own personal gain. He has confirmed what the SEAFARERS LOG said—that he has "a record of inconsist­ VV Tbret Farm Bloc Drops ' Fight On 'SO-SO', Boosts Cargo $$ . WASHINGTON—Faced with a world-wide shipping shortage, the Senate farm bloc has dropped its expected attack on the *'50-50" shipping law. In a hearten­ ing about-face for Seafarers and the maritime industry, the Senate Agriculture Committee, spearhead of*^ when the committee voted to agreement to export surpluses to last year's fight against the week increase surplus agricultural sales Poland, which has sought Ameri­ bulwark of the shipping in­ by $1 billion, and to extend the can farm products, but was un­ to receive them under the dustry; has voted to in­ farm legislation for another year. able provisions of the law. A Polish bill it reported to the Sen­ crease sales of farm surplus ate,In the the committee voted to in­ delegation is now in Washington negotiating for US assistance. They products overseas next crease the farm surplus sales pro­ are vitally interested in obtaining year, and to shelve any attack on "50-50" for this session of Congress. The result is that there will be no serious move this year to ex­ empt any inore farm products from the provisions of the "50-50" ship­ ping act. The dramatic reversal came last gram from $3 to $4 billion, and to extend the act from June 30, 1957 to June 30, 1958. Possible Polish Pact It also knocked out a provision prohibiting the sale of farm sur­ pluses to countries that are not "friendly" to the United States. The amendment could result in an farm surpluses. In the past, the "50-50" act and its application to farm surplus products came under attack in the Senate Agriculture Committee at every session "of Congress. The farm bloc opposed the provision because it believed the law would hinder the sale of surpluses abroad. Last year, extensive hearings showed that the bill had not pre­ vented surplus sales, while it did protect the US tramp fleet and pro­ vide jobs for thousands of Ameri­ can seamen. Reversal Foreseen The possibility that there might not be an attack on "50-50" was foreshadowed earlier this year when spokesmen for the Scandi­ navian countries, which had spear­ headed foreign attacks on the leg­ islation, acknowledged the need for a strong American merchant ma­ rine. The committee's action virtually assures the "50-50" provision smooth sailing in this session of Congress, and guarantees cargoes for the tramp and liner fleets for another year. Agricultural surplus is a par­ ticularly valuable cargo for US shipping since it consists very largely of bulk commodities like wheat or rice. It has been one of the mainstays of US tramp opera­ tions in the past two years. ency and unreliability probably unparalleled In the labor movement." No one less than AFL-CIO President Meany has pinned, the distor­ tion label oh Curran for his deiiberate twisting of the truth as to what happened in Meany's office on February Zl. It'became necessary for Meany to set the recorcl straight after Curran had fogged the issues. Curran's action here is part of his iifeiong trade-union pattern. In the SIU's book he has always stood as an opportunist, a turncoat, a man who is so untrustworthy that nobody, not even his closest asso­ ciates, dares turn his back, figuratively speaking, in Cnrran's presence. This latest treachery of Curran's, using a bald-faced lie to steam up his own membership, is no surprise to the SIU. It is part of his tradi­ tional Stalinist technique which he learned so well as a ten-year pro­ fessional in the club. The SIU has maintained many times that he has SAN FRANCISCO—^Delegates are at work here on the not disearded the Stalinist pattern of action. After all, he did mount a Moscow podium and proclaim, "Hail . . . the great and wise leader­ various problems facing seamen, fishermen and allied crafts represented at the 8th biennial convention of the Seafarers ship of Comrade Stalin" (NMU "Pilot." Oct. 19, 1945). Just as it ,\yas opportune then for Curran to out-Stalin Stalin, so it International Union of North-i America. The convention, efforts to bring democratic union­ which is expected to wind up ism to longshore workers. Hagat the end of this week, also heard gerty spoke of his long and inti­ from a number of distinguished mate relationship with Lundeberg guests in Government and the la­ and the SIU west coast affiliates in bor movement, including Governor furthering labor's gains in Cali­ Goodwin Knight of California, fornia. The convention was also ad­ A complete report on the pro­ dressed by Nathan Bar-Yacov, rep­ ceedings and decisions of the resenting the Israel Embassy in convention will be carried in the Washington, who praised the role next issue of the SEAFARERS of Seafarers in helping trade un­ ions in Israel. LOG. Several other speakers were scheduled to address the later ses­ Mayor George Christopher of San Francisco, Larry Long, president sions of the convention. of the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen and Neil Haggerty, secretary-treasurer of the California State Federation of Labor. The beef with American Coal Shipping Company began last Lundeberg Praised fall when the company, formed by the coal industry, coal rail­ roads and the United Mine Workers, received approval to char­ Uppermost in the delegates' ter 30 Libertys from the US Government. Here is a step-by-step minds was the fact that the con­ account of what has happened: vention was meeting for the first time without the late Harry Lunde­ • The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and Masters, berg in the chair. Appropriate Mates and Pilots were in negotiations with the company'for a memorial ceremonies were held, contract, when the company announced that it had signed an and speaker after speaker alluded agreement for ships officers with District 50 of the Mine Work­ to Lundeberg's contributions to ers union. The company also signed with the National Maritime Union for unlicensed men although it had no ships yet. is opportune for him now to run interference for John L. Lewis against the growth of the international and • The officers unions started picketing and asked Curran to the AFL-CIO in a blatant demonstration of his support for dual and Its affiliates. Representatives of the three west support their beef. He refused. MEBA then quit the AFL-CIO hostile unioni&.ii. Maritime Committee which was dominated by Curran, ending a It is a known fact that following the Washington meeting Curran coast sea unions, the Sailors Union 20-year tie with NMU. hustled over to the United Mine Workers and faithfully reported What of the Pacific, Marine Firemen, and happened, to prove his loyalty to Lewis and to show he was capable Marine Cooks and Stewards, an­ • The SIU then entered the picture. An unfair labor charge •f stabbing in the back not only the Marine Engineers Benefieial Asso­ nounced that they were working on was filed with the NLRB because 300 Seafarers were refused em­ ciation and the Masters Mates and Pilots, but the AFL-CIO and George a program to combine and improve ployment by the company. Seafarers also started picketing. their existing pension plans. Other Meany as well. • Curran unleased a hysterical attack to cover up his crossing When the time was ripe, -Curran did not hesitate, at the orders of programs under discussion include the officers' picket lines, screaming that SIU was "attacking the his Stalinist masters, to call the same John L. Lewis an ally of Hitler: the convention's attitude on sub­ hiring hall." sidies, ship transfers, the "50-50" or, when a different set of orders came through, to call him a "greater • A meeting of all marine unions involved was called by AFLand stronger figure than ever." When the Stalinists were out to wreck law and other matters of consider­ CIO President Meany in efforts to resolve the beef. President able interest to seamen. Walter Reuther, Curran said Reuther and the "Trotskyites" were will­ Meany offered a program which consisted of (1) SIU withdrawal Vital To Community ing to "play Hitler's game." Later Reuther was the "best fitted man" from the picture, and a guarantee of the NMU's contract, (2) full for the CIO. • Franklin Roosevelt was "bent on destroying . . . unions" In his remarks, Mayoi^ Christo­ NMU support for the officers' imions. or was "the greatest friend of seamen" depending on the Stalinist line pher stressed the vital contribu­ • The SIU accepted this proposal out of respect for President tion Seafaters have made to the at the moment. And so it went. Meany," even though it had a good beef. But Curran rejected It What makes Curran any different today? There is no difference economy and prosperity of the and created side Issues to cover up his ties with District 50. He that the eye can see. It was opportune then to be an open Stalinist, community, particularly In port then printed a totally distorted account of the meeting in the It's opportune today not to be one. It was no pang of conscience, but cities like San Francisco. Gover­ "NMU Pilot" to make it seem as if the SIU had rebuffed Meany. his personal foot race with Harry Bridges and the cold war that made nor Knight also praised the sea­ men's role and the union's achieve­ Joe Curran decide it was better to speak an anti-Communist line. • The NLRB obtained a court order requiring that crews for Curran has tried to be ail things to all men. But who in maritime— ments. American Coal ships be hired via NMU and SIU hiring halls ac­ Long thanked the delegates for the shipowners, the unions, or even John L. Lewis, ean trutUully My cording to seniority imtil the SIU charges are acted on. the support his union received in they can trust him? Those , who do are making a lerious mistake. SlUNA CONVENTION OPENS IN 'FRISCO COAL BEEF: ROUND BY ROUND �r;. I Pa«« Fonr SEAFARERS LOG House Croup's Vote Hints Clear Sailing For More US $ WASHINGTON—A major step toward restoring the Pub­ lic Health Service Hospitals to first-class condition has been taken by the House Appropriations Committee. Reversing the Hobby-Hoover policy of-*^ cutting the ground from un- was saved only after widespread . der the PHS program, the protests by Seafarers and maritime ( , After 90 dc committee voted to appropriate unions. Later In the year proposals for $44,399,000—an increase of $5 mil­ lion—for the marine hospitals. The a complete shutdown were ad­ Increase, which was asked by Pres­ vanced. Once again, strong pro­ ident Eisenhower, is expected to tests by the SIU, and in particular, go toward new equipment and a meeting on the subject between SIU of NA president Harry Lundeadded manpower. The appropriation vote puts the berg and President Eisenhower, Democratically-controlled commit­ succeeded in preventing the clos­ tee alongside the Republican Ad­ ings. But one result of the attack on ministration as favoring action to Improve the hospital program, and the hospitals was the paring down virtually assures passage of the of budget appropriations to rocicbottom levels. The i-esult was that legislation by Congress. The one danger standing in the the hospitals were cai>,iht in a way of the hospital funds is the squeeze between rising costs of outcry for cuts In President Eisen­ operation and reduced appropria­ hower's budget. Since it is diffi­ tions. The Appropriations Committee's cult to get Congress, to vote cuts action carries out a complete aboutIn defense funds, which are the largest part of the budget, the face expressed this year by the usual targets are the welfare serv­ Department. It recognizes the need for the hospitals and authorizes ices, such as the hospitals. funds to increase their staffs, pro­ Urges Approval vide new equipment, and generally, In bringing the appropriations to bring them up to first-class stand­ the floor, Rep. Fogarty (Dem. RI) ards. wrote a strong report urging fa­ Besides serving seamen, the vorable Congressional action. He PHS hospitals care for Coast pointed out that the hospitals were Guardsmen and certain civilian in danger of becoming second- civil service employees. The $44 rate medical institutions, unless million request also covers the ex­ Congress acted promptly to see to penses of the Carville Leprosari­ It that they had sufficient funds for um, the narcotics Hospital in Lex­ equipment and personnel. ington, Ky.; and the mental hospi­ One of the immediate benefits tal at Fort Worth, Texas. of the new funds will be to build up an inventory of medical sup­ plies, which have run short in re­ cent years because the hospitals did not have funds for restocking. Part of it will also go for replac­ ing obsolete equipment. Additional help in the laboratories and more clerical help will be hired. WASHINGTON—Legislation has The Hobby - Hoover program, been proposed by Representative .product of ex-president Herbert Prince Preston for the temporary Hoover's commission studies, and authorization of foreign ships to Mrs. Oveta Gulp Hobby, former participate in shipping between secretary of Health, Education and Georgia and Puerto Rico. The proposed bill would permit Welfare, aimed at the closing down of all federal medical facilities for foreign ships to engage only in the seamen. In 1953 the hospitals in carrying of lumber from Savannah Fort Stanton and Mobile were to Puerto Rico. A lack of Ameri­ closed, and the Savannah hospital can ships prompted the legislation, which is designed to provide an outlet for the production of Geor­ gia lumber mills. Almost unanimous opposition to the bill is expected from both the maritime unions and the steamship companies to prevent foreign ships from competing in American coastal shipping, which has been T reserved traditionally for US flag vessels. Coastwise Run Invasion Asked Tfie Seafan that Seafarers as soon as fh discharges /oi time. The 90 day farers do not i their vacation up to the casl times annua//] The VacatU discharges an the date of pe charge arouni fake a chance by going over SEAFARERS LOG Mar. 29, 1957 Vol. XIX The Vacatic an all-time hi£ for the asking Ko. 7 mci£s , / aye WehomedW your 11: I PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SBIVACK, AL MASXIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODT, Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. Directory Editorials Letters Personals, Notices Recent Arrivals Shipping Roundup Your Dollar's Worth Page 15 Page 9 Page 14 Page 15 Page 15 Page 11 Page 7 Published biweekly ar the headauarters ef the Seafarers Internatleiial Union, At­ lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO, t75 Fourth Avenue, Braeklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-MSS. Entered as second class matter at the Post !n Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aut. 34, 1*13, / IM THE SIU Vi :i �March 29,1»5T SEA March 29, 1957 FARERS iiiiiiiiliriiifl Court Order Paves Way For Organizing Aboard Coai Ships The SlU and the NMU will start from scratch on American Coal organizing, if the terms of a Federal court order go into effect on ships of the company. However, NMU attor­ neys have indicated that they will appeal the order, which nation between Seafarers and instructs American Coal to NMU men. It would clear the way tanker Perama (right) / the Claiborne after Seafarers in lifeboat (circled) try to attach a second towline to the floundering after the first one snapped. All 43 crewmen from the tanker were rescued b'' two explosions from a soybean cargo rocked the Liberion ship. I CREW SEAFARERS SAVE TANKEI by the SlU-manned er to sink in the Gulf MOBILE—The 43-inan crew of a Liberia n tanker were, rescued Claiborne after a fire and two explosions flooded the vessel, causing b of Mexico. The tanker Perama bad re­ but later given up because of the Corp. of N ported that she was sinking flooded condition of the tanker. Commissio: fast after an explosion in ber Officials of the Alabama Dry granted th, pumprootn caused tier to siiip water lieavily. Ttie Waterman freighter Claiborne went to tlie aid of the stricken vessel and picked up her crew. Members of the Claiborne gang manned a life­ boat and succeeded in attaching a towline to the sinking ship. How­ ever, the line later broke and fur­ ther attempts to salvage the quickly sinking vessel and her cargo had to be abandoned. Two Explosions The Liberian tanker, en route from Thomas Haven, England, to Galveston, Texas, with a cargo of soj'bean oil, radioed at 3:45 AM March 18 that she was afire some 150 miles southwest of St. Peters­ burg, Florida. At 4:33 she wired that there had been an explo­ sion in her pumproom and that she began to take on water. The second explosion occurred at 4:38 and the crew vvere forced to take to the lifeboats. The last message received from the Perama was at 5:45 when the radioman reported that alP hope of saving the ship had failed. He said that thb vessel was sinking rapidly after the second violent explosion and that they were aban­ doning ship. Captain Paul Heller of the Clai­ borne reported later that he had picked up the master and crew and that he had the tanker in tow. When the line broke further at­ tempts to attach another were tried SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks an Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by tefeigram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be: April 3 April 17 May I Moy 15 May 29 ' 'f 'i r ' Dock & Shipbuilding Co., who had handled repairs for the Perama in Mobile last January, said that her owners are the Edison Steamship few York. The Maritime n has just recently le transfer of more of lips to foreign registry, me was on a scheduled ween Mobile, New OrPuerto Rico. Edison's si The Claib voyage bet leans and hire on the basis of strict senior­ ity without discrimination against members of either union. The order, issued by Judge Law­ rence Walsh, provides as follows: • All crewmembers on the four ships now operating, with the exception of origi­ nal crewmembers of the Coal Miner, to get off the ships. • The company to call on both the NMU and SIU hiring halls to supply new manpower for the vessels, and also to advertise for f manpower. The man having the most seatime to get the job no matter which union he comes from, or if he does not come from a union. The practical effect of the order is to recognize union hiring halls as the source of manpower for the company with no discrimi- House Probin g Ship Transfers WASHINGTON —A full-scale inve ley will be launched this week by the H of the policy, under which more than 30^ men have lost their jobs will"*^ open April 9 in the Senate standards oi Commerce Committee. . The and crew a< stigation of the Government's ship transfer polbuse Merchant Marine Committee. A second probe I ships have been transferred foreign and 12,000 sea- Though t Senate group will also study a bill introduced two weeks ago by Sen. not have ar Warren G. Magnuson (Dem., Wash.) drain of 1 that would place strict restrictions T-2 sfrom u„ Vacation Plan provides passed, efl , * on transfers. Chairman Herbert C. Bonner transfer of I can collect Vacation money (Dem., NO of the House Mer­ 7fhf Sti)®y 9(y^oys worth of chant Marine Committee said his r seatime or eligible port group is especially interested in fleet. The Hoi the controversial • principle that ships transferred to Panamanian Committee and Liberian registry are under "effective US control." This prin­ iSLtion ciple is the heart of the Govern­ Aristotle oftave to woit a full year for ment's transfer program. instead can step Even as the committees sched­ b2rt^°ze/eni P^Y' uled their investigations, the Mari­ Onassis macfi wjndow OS often OS four time Administration continued to million froi approfe ship transfers. The latest agreements f» announcement authorized tliree op­ erators to transfer four Libertys "^Investigate" Won o/so provides that and two T-2'8 In return for com­ 9 good for one year from mitments to build two bulk carriers lyoff. But why carry a d/sand a tanker. The Magnuson bill, which is ex­ d for many months, and pected to face stiff opposition from ^ . on possibly losing money shipowners and the Administration, has been strongly supported by the ^ the time limit? SIU and other maritime unions. The proposed measure (S. 1488) in Plan payment—now at would virtually close the door "to fh of $260 a year—Is yours the transfer of any usable US-flag vessel. r. Don'f wait, apply now I Under its provisions, a ship op­ erator seeking to transfer his vessel would have to meet the following stipulations; • The vessel would have to be certified as having no value to the 77 /p ^ defense of the US. It would have to be certified as being useless to US foreign com­ merce. Its transfer would have to be in furtherance of US foreign pol­ icy. , It could not be operated In competition with any US-fiag ship. • It could not reHase another foreign-flag vessel to cu-upete with US shipping. r It would have to maintain the J highest, . prevailing.. 4pterpational I mm : a safety, manning scales ccommodations. he bill would probably ly effect on the current Libertys, "Victorys and the US flag, it would. If fectively prevent the the more modern C;hat form the backbone m's present day cargo ise Merchant Marine will also probe a nums between the Adminnd Greek shipowner nassis. The hearings 0 charges by Rep. Herko (Dem., NY) that le a windfall of $100 n ship transfers and to construct new tonioni • w^CATION PLAN . /A/7 will also launched into the Government's reserve fleet and vessel trade-in policies, the availability of tankers and tramp ships to meet emergen­ cies like the closing of the Suez Canal, and the adequacy of service provided by subsidized operators on essential trade routes. for organizing efforts " by both unions to win majority representa­ tion on American Coal ships and then be free to sign a union agree­ ment with the company. The order did not go into effect on the Casimir Pulaski, first ship to come into port since the injunc­ tion was issued, as it was agreed that the time was too short to set up machinery. Instead, agreement was reached that crewmembers could stay on if they so chose, and that the twenty-one men who were getting off would be replaced on a non-discriminatory basis. The other three ships are slated to come in over the coming week­ end. Originally the order was to have applied to them, but at the request of the NMU, it would be stayed for the first trip pending action on NMU's appeal. The court agreed that the order would not apply to any other ship coming in before April 1 if the NMU met the March 27 appeal deadline. Also affected by the order would be three ships now in repair yards. One of them, the Thomas Paine, is due out of the yard within the next few days and would be crewed under the seniority terms. The injunction order would ap­ ply until the National Labor Re­ lations Board acts on charges of unfair labor practices filed by the SIU against the company. The SIU accused American Coal of refusing to hire any of 300 Seafarers who applied at the company's offices for jobs after the company won a grant of 30 Liberty ship charters from the Government. Suez Ready For Shipping; Delays Remain Opening of the Suez Canal was still delayed this week, al­ though the chief United Nations salvage expert said it could be ready for normal operations on "10 minutes notice" if Egypt gave the word. One of the two remaining day. The other, the sunken fri­ obstacles, a sunken tug, was gate Abukir, was due to be re­ be cleared from the waterway Mon- moved late this we^. Diplomatic wrangling is now the main obstacle to full reopening of the canal to traffic. Lt. Gen Raymond Wheeler, the UN's salvage chief, said Egypt was now in a position to open the canal to ships of up to 20,000 tons and 30-foot draft. Once Abukir is cleared, he added, ships of 30,000 tons could go through. Egypt, on the other hand, has so far authorized passage only for ves­ sels up to 4,000 tons. It said it will give shipowners 15 days' notice be­ fore the waterway is completely opened. The canal was shut down follow­ ing the Israeli-British-French at­ tack on Egypt last fall. Ships of under 1,000 tons have been.^le to go through for more than a month. The procedure under which the canal will be operated is still up in the air. Egyptian president Gamal Abdul Nasser says his coun> try will fix and collect all toll rates, reserving some for canal improve­ ments. The Western Governments want to restrict Egypt's "take" to 50 percent of the tolls until a full solution of the canal problem is reached. ^ ; . ; . . ,, a Seafarer! r -nxyo AMT> viz\C£^AraJ^ OV^A4 o/^£AfPm/y(^siucAFerj^/As ^ GBAS^ r Qull, UN\OA. DPW VMB YoUkBATIHBAAlL. �Pagc SI* SEAFARERS LOG March 29. 1957 More Breakouts Recommended WASHINGTON—new round of breakouts of Government-owned tonnage—includ­ ing 11 ships for SlU-contracted operators—has been recommended by a Federal Maritime Board examiner. QUESTION: Would you work ashore if you got the same pay you Rejecting a tramp owners as to five other operators for use torys for use in runs to the Persian receive for going to tea? request for a halt in the break­ in hauling bulk cargoes. At the Gulf and to India. Mississippi same time, he turned down bids seeks 3 Victorys or Libertys for its out program, the examiner urged the Board to charter ships from three other operators for regular berth service. Patrick H. Key, fireman: Sailinjg Anthony Pujol, AB:, Money to Isthmian Lines and Mississippi Governnaent-owned tonnage. la in my' blood and I cannot stay could not make me leave the sea Extended Charters Isthmian has asked for 8 Vic- In his report, the examiner said Shipping for liner services, as well ashore in a Job and work ashore. for more than I first came here the ships should be chartered in one day without by working my accordance with the policy an­ getting the urge way on a ship. I nounced by the Board last month, to ship out. I got $1 for 28 ynder its terms, the Government would not take a days' work. Right pays breakout and lay-up costs on Job ashore for now I am more ships used in berth service and for the same money at home when hauling Government-aided car­ that I am mak­ the deck is roll­ goes, like surplus grain and other ing now. I am a ing than I am oh "50-50" cargoes. In return, the seaman and that's solid ground. All operator must agree to keep' the Victorys for 18 months, and the my life. I can't see^ myself work­ I have is my seabags and civvies ing ashore. and am waiting for my next ship. Libertys for two years. Breakout expenses on ships 4 4 chartered to carry commercial carHarry Schorr, MM.: We receive George - Pappadonlis, engine goes-rlike coal and scrap—are good pay now and I can't see how dep't: Working ashore Is too bor­ paid by the operator. He then has the same amount ing and monoto­ the right to cancel the charter on would make up nous for me. I 15 days notice. the advantages am not sailing of working on a for money but SIU Companies Bid ship. There is rather for the in­ Both SlU-contracted companies terest and In­ bid for the vessels after the Gov­ more security trigue that the ernment announced its new char­ and less emotion­ sea and foreign ter policy. A West Coast operator al and physical ports offer. When seeking three ships for its berth day-to-day prob­ I am older I may service also seems likely to obtain lems at sea than Seafarers on one of two coal ships crewed up in Savannah there were in any prefer a Job the charters. pose for photo before talcing her out on first trip under SlU Job I have held, and I have land ashore for the same money, but not Prospects for the other oper­ worked ashore for some 20 years. banner. Kneeling (l-r) are Barney Swearingen, AB; Ralph right how when 1 am enjoying the ators, who are seeking 28 ships to world. Burnsed, AB; Claude C. Lanier, AB; Aubrey Smith, bosun; t t haul scrap and other bulk cargoes, rear. Shorty Akins, AB; Star Wells, carpenter: Marvin For­ Angelo Romero, cook: No, there are more doubtful. Even if the 4 4" rester, AB; Henry Bacon, OS: Fred Buclcner, deck engineer. Board approves their bids, a num­ are more advantages in sailing Nicholas Bechllvanis, deck dept.: than working 1 would rather go to sea than (Other photos on Page 16.) ber have indicated that they will ashore. The peo­ take a job ashore refuse to accept the tonnage unless ple are more In­ the present chartering policy i^ for the same teresting and un­ changed. Unless the Board revises money. We have derstanding and its policy, the breakout boom may more overtime, there is no travel­ be at an end for all but the berth and If you know ing to and from lines and operators carrying Gov­ your Job, there Is With few concessions to modernity, Captain Alan Villiers ernment-financed cargoes. work. If they of­ no one to contin­ and his crew of "fellows with a real spirit of adventure" are fer me the same ually bother you. conditions that I like to travel preparing for their historic sailing of the Mayflower II from are aboard ship, and would not Get That SS England to Plymouth, Massa-"^ with the same money, I might be want to be held who are able to understand the chusetts. Number Right interested. to one place by a job ashore. The Mayflower II, a copy of rigging of a barque, a jet pilot, a Seafarers filing vacation spear fighter, a gynecologist (that's the ship which carried the Pil­ money claims should make sure grims to this country in 1620, will what he said), and a group from that they use their correct So­ be put on permanent exhibition at the Oxford University Yacht Club. cial Security number. Use of Plimouth Plantation, in Plymouth, At present the captain, an inter­ the wrong number means a cler­ on completion of her trip. nationally known author on sailing ical headache for the Vacation Capt. Villiers has given In to ships, is touring the nation on a Plan office and ''slows up the modern sailing precautions by al­ fund raising campaign to complete handling of payments. lowing a radio, some navigation plans for the coming trip. The Also, a Seafarer who uses the instruments, and an inflatable life- Mayflower II will come to New incorrect Social Security num­ raft to be stowed on board. His York in June and stay through Transatlantic shipping is said to be confronted by the worst all-male adventurous crew consist Thanksgiving before being put into ber is crediting ^his tax deduc­ ice hazards in a half century this year. The early break-up tions to some other US worker. of some English speaking sailors J her final berth. of the ice pack around the Newfoundland Grand Banks ia rated "very unusual" by the -fHe said the descent of ice upon the Coast Guard. Newfoundland coast was earlier One ship, a small French and heavier than at any time in coastal freighter, sank off Cape the last 50 years. Breton Island last month after a Because of the situation, a Coast reported collision with an Iceberg. Guard cutter is standing guard The ten-man crew of the 308-ton over an Iceberg a bare 15 minutes Petit Bras d'Or was subsequently longitude away from the normal picked up by a Canadian ship. starting point of track Charlie. A This sinking represented the spokesman said this was the first first one by an iceberg since 1944, time in several years that surfacewhen the International Ice Patrol vessel observat>n of icebergs had was not functioning because of the become necessary, but that the ice war. The Coast Guard has been this season is several months responsible for the ice patrol from early. The eastward shift of track 0 the time it was established in 1914, following the sinking of the Titanic adds ste;aming time to both eastand the loss of 1,517 passengers bound and westbound voyages but is strongly supported as a safety and crewinen. measure. Detour Urged If the situation remains hazard­ Last month, the Navy Hydro- ous, Ice Patrol will probably graphic Office recommended a de­ stay the beyond June, tour from Ocean Track Charlie when init operation normally until for ships travelling between US the following winter.secures Generally ports and northern Europe because by mid-June the warm currents of of Ice conditions. It repoii:ed at the Gulf Stream have travelled far least a dozen Icebergs In the enough to neutralize theGrand Banks area, endangering broken-upnorth icepacks drifting down ships entering or leaving the into the shipping lanes. Great Circle route to Europe. Un­ der normal conditions, track C Is in effect from July to April. A week ago, the master of the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth said Ice conditions forced him to steer the giant vessel 40 miles off normal course into New York. I.I I Y• Mayflower II 'Signs On' 'Early' Iceberg Drifts Menace Atlantic Ships at cost price per copy Now on Sale J 1956 ^•"' • :S, I 't.^1.: y-t. BOUND VOLUME of the SEAFARERS LOG mow;, •a-mWS �SEAFARERS March 20. lORT YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG Pacre S^ven Bernstein Ship Conversion Set Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Living Cost Index inaccurate? The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has to fight a defensive battle on two fronts. Its price index, which measures changes in the cost of living, is one of the most important statistics affecting your personal well-being. It is widely u.sed to help set wages and farm prices, and, it also influences what action the Government may take to fight infiation, and deflation, too. Wage earners and consumers currently are critizing this index be­ cause it doesn't include finance charges, and thus doesn't fully fefiect the current rise in living cost. ELS officials have also been criticized for their recent actions and dismal record as prophets in depreciating the price jumps by bragging about the "remarkable stability" of the cost of living just before it started to jump, and predicting prices would drop this winter. They didn't. But it is from industry that the index really draws potshots. In­ dustry spokesmen complain the in­ dex includes "luxury" goods, which they think makes it too high. They don't think it should include Destined to go into q new US transatlantic service, as a low-cost passenger ship, the Bqdger Mariner such items as new cars, private is shown at Todd's shipyard, Hoboken, NJ. She was inspected there before proceeding under tow to homes, radios and television sets. Poscogoola, Miss., where she will be converted to accommodate about 900 passengers, mostly in This criticism is baseless be­ tourist class. The ship will be operated by the Arnold Bernstein interests when she's ready next spring. cause the so-called "cost of living index" merely measures changes The Badger Mariner, last of the Mariner ships available for private operators, is now in prices. The index wouldn't nec­ headed for Pascagoula, Miss, under tow where it will J>e converted into a low-cost passen­ essarily be lower If it merely meas­ shipping interests. The Ingalls yard in Pascagoula will ured changes in the price of bus ger ship for the-Arnold Bernstein 4handle the conversion job. rides instead of changes in tags on cars, too. In fact, it might even be When the ship is completed it calls for the ship to be completed proval back in 1950 for conversion will mark the dntry of a new in 11 months, which would put the of an Army passenger transport for higher. shipping operator in the North At­ vessel in service sometime in the this service. However, with the Industry critips also charged the lantic passenger service, the first spring of 1958. The cost of the outbreak of the Korean War the index makes the cost of living look higher because it doesn't include new company in this field since be­ conversion is between $12 and $13 Navy took the tra/nsport back to "weekend" sale prices of foods. This charge too, is inaccurate for the fore World War II. million. haul troops and Bernstein's plans same reason that the index merely measures changes In prices. Whether Bernstein has negotiated a con­ were set back several years .accord­ Bernstein's plans call for the the change is from Tuesday to Tuesday, or Friday to Friday is not ship to carry about 900 passengers, struction and operating subsidy ingly. decisive. A new application last year all except about 50 of them being with the Federal Maritime Board But what families really would like to know is, do you- really save in tourist class. As such the vessel as well as a sale contract. The again met success, despite heavy by shopping for weekend food specials? Every Thursday and Friday would conform to the popular terms of his agreement provide opposition from US Lines to a new the papers are crowded with ads featuring "specials." Are the savings trend toward one-class accommo­ that the FMB can require him to trans-atlantic passenger operation. enough to make it worth doing the bulk of your shopping weekends? dations, getting away from the put a second ship in the service at US Lines said it already served the route adequately, but the board BLS made a special survey of weekends compared to early-week food three-class ship which has domi­ a later date. prices, and turned up substantial facts which can help alert shoppers nated North Atlantic service until Originally, Bernstein won ap­ ruled otherwise. recently. In addition, the vessel, save money: as presently planned, would offer 1—BLS found only a small percentage of food items actually priced cafeteria-style service, further re­ lower for the weekends. An average of only three out of 200 items ducing the ticket cost to the pas­ were special-marked in markets of the 10 cities surveyed. senger. It is expected the ship 2—But those items special-priced offered sizable reductions. For would carry a crew of about 300 example, reductions on the several weekend meat and poultry specials men. ranged from 14 to 25 percent. Reductions on fruits and vegetables The ship will run between New ranged from 20 to 36 percent. Reductions on dry groceries such as York and the low country ports of shortening and soda crackers were fewest and smallest (11-12 percent) Rotterdam and Antwerp. At pres­ but still worth while where available. Specials on dairy products are ent this run is serviced exclusively WASHINGTON—Responding to widespread criticism and infrequent, but stores sometimes do offer sale prices on eggs. by Holland-America Line, with no misunderstanding of US foreign aid, a special Senate com­ US-flag passenger ship in this sei'vPlan Menus Around Specials mittee has issued a strong warning against any severe cuts or ice. The real answer for modern income families, is that weekend spe­ wholesale destruction of the"*" Bernstein's contract with Ingalls cials, while few in number, can save you money if you" plan your menus both in and out of the Senate, are program. around those specials. If you don't, it doesn't make much difference renewing efforts to whittle down what day of tlie week you shop. It cited the twin dangers foreign aid funds in a major at­ which would arise not only from tempt to slash the Administration's The. money saving technique is to check the food ads before you go further crippling of a US mer­ record budget for the coming fiscal down to the store, and plan meals for several days around the items on sale. That way you out-merchandise the merchandizers with their three As Seafarers know, copies of chant fleet already beset by many year. specials for every 200 items. Generally you will find at least two or each issue of the SEAFARERS "basic ills," but also the doublethree good meat and poultry specials. For example, at the time BLS LOG are mailed every two barrelled affect any foreign aid made its survey in October, chuck roast, hamburger and chicken were weeks to all SIU ships as well as cuts would have in the area of really slashed in price for the weekend. In fact, these three items are to numerous clubs, bars and national security. The committee report, prepared generally the most frequent price leaders. Round steak also is a fre­ other overseas spots where Sea­ quent cut-priced item. farers congregate ashore. The by the National Planning Associa­ Its also significant that the hottest weekend price cuts in produce procedure for mailing the LOG tion, said that if foreign aid were are on the seasonal items, and this Is the time to stock up. For ex­ involves calling all SIU steam­ greatly reduced ". . . only Govern­ ment-subsidized operation would ample, when potatoes are coming into the market in the fall, stores ship companies for the itiner­ SEATTLE — Job activity has be possible . . . which means that aries of their ships. On the will cut the price for a weekend special by an average of 24 percent, calmed down somewhat for the past basis of the information sup­ the American merchant marine ac­ period in this area with 80 Seafar­ this survey found. Similarly on canned goods and dry groceries, it tively engaged In foreign trade plied by the ship operator, three ers getting off' the beach, a sizable pays to check your own inventory to see what you will need soon and copies of the LOG, the head­ would be reduced to less than 500 number but less than this port has can find now among the specials. quarters report and minutes ships. This, in the opinion of the been accustomed to. Bananas and frozen Q;fange juice are also frequent price leaders. In forms are then airmailed to the Defense Department officials, The Ocean Deborah (Maritime), dry groceries, besides shortening, you're most likely to find cut-price company agent in the next port would endanger national security. Longview Victory (Vic.) and the specials on tomato soup, coffee and stigar. "Not only would the United of call. There is some difference in local custom. In some towns the stores Similarly, the seamen's clubs States lack the nucleus of an oper­ Murray Hill (Fairfield) paid off dur­ cut prices more heavily at the weekend than in others. Also, a few get various quantities of LOGs ating merchant marine in time of ing the past two weeks. The Mur­ markets do offer early-week specials to encourage more shopping on at every mailing. The LOG is national emergency, but we would ray Hill was later purchased by Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. But that the best savings have been sent to any club when a Sea­ lose trained shipboard and ship­ North American Marine Co., Inc., on weekends has been proved. farer so requests it by notifying building personnel. Just as for the and transferred to foreign registry. the LOG office that Seafarers foreign aid program as a whole, The Ocean Deborah and Longview its impact on the shipping indus­ Victory also signed on. congregate there. Waterman's Kyska and Maiden As always the Union- would try should not be considered apart like to hear promptly frpm SIU from the problem of national se­ Creek, De Soto (Pan-Atlantict', and During the year "Your Dollar's Worth" discusses a great variety of Flomar (Calmar) were in transit. ships whenever the LOG and curity." subjects of interest to readers seeking to get the best value for The outlook for the r? t --c ir not The chairman of the special ship's mail is not delivered so their money. If you have any suggestions on subjects you would that the Union can maintain a committee. Sen. Theodore Green too good/right now, port agent Jeff like to see discussed in future columns, pass them along to the day-to-day check on the accu­ of Rhode Island, anticipated there Gillette reports. There are no pay­ SEAFARERS LOG office. Questions on your buying problems are wQijld. be,q.j)i||blic, hearing.on the off j ,sjhe4uled ^nd only f few racy of its. mailing, lists^ also welcome. • « •, , v i / . t ; i g X 'J group's findings. Various groupsi sels expected in fransli. Foreign Aid Cuts Perii Shipping: Senate Report Notify Union On LOG Mail Shipping Falls Off In Seattle Send in Your Suggestions! 11 �.'fT" Page Eigfht Pan-Atlantic Buys 900 Special Lift-On Traiiers vmmeoe&is ts The Pan-Atlantic Steamship Company has ordered 900 trailer bodies plus an additional 500 chassis to prepare for start of its containership service sometime in the fall. A con­ tract has been placed with Fruehauf Trailer for the permits stowage of greater amounts of cargo in a given space. equipment, specially designed Features of the containership for loading onto containerships. will include addition of sponsons The trailers are designed to be which will make the vessels 72 easily removed from their chassis feet wider for more stability dur­ and will have reinforced corner ing loading and unloading. The posts to permit stacking one atop conventional cargo booms will be the other in the ship's holds. The removed and replaced by the two bottom box will be supporting traveling cranes, while below deck spaces will be altered to provide better than 115 tons' weight. Meanwhile, Mobile Ship Repair, for stacking of trailer bodies five Inc., is scheduled to start work deep below and one v.n the hatch. Each of the cranes will be able next week on the Gateway City, first of four C-2s which will be to lift 30 short tons. They will be converted for this service. The able to overhang the dock at their C-2s will be equipped with special fullest- extension so that the traveling crane gear which will be trailer body can be lifted straight powerful enough to pick loaded up and then be moved in a horiz­ trailer bodies off the dock and ontal plane over the hatch to be deposited below decks. lower them into the holds. Each of the containerships will have a capacity of 204 fullyloaded trailers. Four More Planned In addition to the first four ships, James McLean, president of Pan Atlantic, announced that the company hopes to convert another four freighters before the end of the year. These eight ships will be in addition to four combination tanker-trailerships — the Almena, Ideal X, Maxton and Coalinga Hills ~now operating between New MOBILE—The possible develop­ York and Houston carrying both ment of shipping on inland water­ oil and trailer loads of cargo. ways of the Tombigbee and Ala­ Originally, Pan Atlantic had bama Rivers has been the subject planned roll-on, roll-off ships, but of conferences between the gov­ later switched to containerships. ernors of Alabama and neighbor­ One of the arguments in favor of ing states. the container-type operation is The development of the water­ that eliminating the undercarriages ways between these states could eventually lead to the transporta­ tion of such bulk cargoes as steel and iron ore and coal in barges down the rivers to this port for final shipment in offshore vessels. Shipping Very Good Shipping in the area has been very good during the past period, NEW YORK—The prior period's reports Cal Tanner, port agent. spurt of activity proved to be Some 103 Seafarers shipped in shortlived as shipping in this area regular jobs while aiboul 162 more took a dip during the last two were taken off the beach for vari­ ous relief jobs. The future, he weeks. Port Agent Claude Simmons said said, also looks very good with that he assumed class A seniority some 13 ships expected to hit the men were not too worried over this port so far. During the past two weeks drop since the port was still ship­ ping class B and C men. During eleven ships were in port. They the past period 15 ships were were the Sea Cloud, (Am. Mer.); paid off, four signed on foreign ar­ Alcoa's Patriot, Cavalier, Clipper, ticles and 17 ships were serviced. Pennant, and Pilgrim; Del Viento He also announced that two tank­ (Miss.); Arizpa (Pan Atlantic), and ers were lost when the Olympic Madaket and Claiborne (Water­ Games (Western Tankers) and the man). Republic (Trafalgar) transferred to Seafarers in this port were sad­ foreign registry. dened to hear of the death of The ships paying off were the Brother Joe Stringfellow in Jack­ Edith, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Frances, sonville, Fla., of a heart attack Kathryn (Bull); Alcoa Ranger, Al­ Stringfellow, who has been a mem­ coa Partner, Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa ber since the inception of the SIU, Planter (Alcoa); Robin Doncaster is well known in the port of Mo­ (Seas); Andrew Jackson (Water­ bile. He had once served there as man); Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain); port steward for Alcoa. Royal Oak (Cities Service); Repub­ He is survived by his mother, lic and Olympic Games. wife, and four children, and his All the ships in port were in brother, Charlie Stringfellow, who good shape, with only minor beefs. also sails in the steward depart­ Both the crews and delegates ment. At the time of his death, should be commended, Simmons Joe, was serving as steward on the said. Dry Tortugas. Confer On Ala. Inland Barge Trade Job Activity Slows Down In NY Area I i-' h? •n i ATwh 29, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG I I AlORE COt/teOVXABLE I I V I I •mNWBARlMG ANP'BF'Aie LED. •• I Undoubtedly there will always be a degree of discomfort asso­ ciated with wearing safety equipment. Industrial design hasn't yet reached the point that a pair of safey goggles, a breathing mask or a life jacket, to cite a few, are as light and comfortable as everyday clothing. Nevertheless, as the Seafarers on the Topa Topa have pointed out, the momentary annoyance is far less severe than having to live with the scars and disabling injuries that can result when elementary safety precautions are ignored. For example, it takes only one errant flake of steel, driven by the impact of a chipping hammer, to partially or completely destroy the sight of an eye. Even if sight is not affected, the discomfort of carrying a steel splinter in the eye is far more acute than that involved in using appropriate safety gear. So whatever the situation, when the job calls for use of safety equipment, don't think of the annoyance. It counts far less than the assurance that you are protected against crippling injury. stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing considerable hardship to the men involved. i iN a ^ t U • : 'f-- '" i'. .-<^1 K}. L ! An SIU I is a Safe Ship • t• �' 'I • SEAFARERS March 29, 1957 LOG Vnge Sine '. Safer Ship's Bridge Design Urged By MA Spotlighting the current rash of ship collisions, Capt. Hew­ lett R. Bishop, Atlantic Coast director of the Maritime Admin­ istration, has called on the shipping industry to take a tip" from today's automobile de­ signs. Doria - Stockholm disaster, the While car manufacturers Stockholm's 3rd mate testified that Kaiser Gypsum Company has proposed taking the name off the present SS Harry Lundeberg and transferring it to a new vessel. The new ship, now under construction in Japan, is expected to join the gypsum fleet on or about March 28. It will be crewed by the Sailors Union of the Pacific. 4" 4" 4". A two year agreement calling for increased wages and vacation bene­ fits has been accepted by the SIU Great Lakes District members aboard ships of the WisconsinMichigan Steamship Company. The contract allows vacation benefits of one day of pay for every thirty days after the 120 day qualifying period for the first year, and two days of pay for every-thirty for the second year.^ 4" 4» 4" Voting has started on the pro­ posed constitution of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. The constitution, which is the result of more than two years of study, calls for more officers for each branch, revised voting, election and com­ mittee procedures, and initiates a broader appeal procedure for the greater protection of its members. All full book members in good standing have until the middle of June during which to vote. USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a puling. Since the SIU of North America was established almost 19 years ago, it has progressed steadily to become—and remain— the largest single maritime force in the AFL-CIO today. Sea­ men, fishermen, harbor and marine craft workers of all kinds have flocked to the SINUA banner down through the years. This week, the SIUNA convention in San Francisco again took a vigorous, forthright stand on the key issues confront­ ing maritime. Though Harry Lundeberg was absent from the chair for the first time, his basic policies will continue to bring new gains to all segments of the membership and greater stability to the industry. "Steady as she goes" is still the watchword. i 4^ 4* Foreign Ships First? President Eisenhower's recent rkjuest for a $25 million cut­ back in Government ship construction subsidy funds again points up the paradoxical nature of the Administration's at­ titude toward the US merchant marine. On the one hand. Government spokesmen frequently pay lip service to the idea of a strong merchant marine. On the other hand, the Government frequently takes steps which are detrimental to the existence of the merchant marine. The Administration says the .US should cut down its ship­ building because there is no space in US shipyards. Yet foreign-flag ships, mostly tankers, are building here, and tak­ ing up a good many of the 77 ways now available. Construc­ tion of these foreign-flag ships has been approved by the Maritime Administration. The situation doesn't seem to make much sense. _ 4" i are producing automobiles with less and less obstruction to open vision of the road, he said, ship designers seem "to lay awake nights thinking how they can put obstacles in the way of proper vi­ sion" from a ship's bridge. He contended that the watch should be able to see from wing to wing through the wheelhouse "and be -able to get to the opposite wing without having to hurdle tele­ graphs, repeaters, compasses, ra­ dar or log desks." The MA official said the indus­ try must learn some lessons from accidents in the past. "I think we have had our warning, and I be­ lieve the insurance men, safety en­ gineers and especially the ship operators should endeavor to find out not only what is right, but what can be doiie about it," he pointed out. Lloyd's has listed a total of 6,110 ship collisions in the last six years, roughly three a day through­ out the world. Besides suggesting the design of an "uncluttered" bridge, he urged having a "distinctive colored light" fixed to ship whistles which would show up in daylight as well as at night, since whistle signals can't always be heard or distinguished from ship to ship. He also advised having ship's phones placed at the fore part of the wheelhouse so that the watch officer could use them without having to take his eyes off traffic. At hearings on the Andrea 'Frisco Has Busy Period SAN FRANCISCO — Good ship­ ping has men in all seniority cate­ gories moving out of this port. In fact, during the last two weeks 44 class A men and 34 C cards shipped out as compared with 67 A and 19 C men for the prior period. Ships calling included the Maid­ en Creek, Jean LaFitte, Wild Ranger (Waterman) and Steel Sci­ entist (Isthmian) paying olif while the Kyska, Jean LaFitte, Wild Ranger (Waterman) and the Steel Scientist signed on. The Hurricane Young America, Yaka (Waterman) and Jefferson City Victory (Vic­ tory) hit port to be serviced. Progress Report Dormant for years, the US shipping industry finally began to show some interest in new ventures about a year ago. To­ day, at long last, new ships and new enterprises are well beyond the talking stage. Some are already in operation. One of the pioneers of this "renaaissance" is the SlU-contracted Waterman-Fan-Atlantic Steamship Corp., which gambled its future on coastwise "piggyback" tankers, and ex­ panded intercoastal services, and has apparently made it pay A government report just released shows that Pan-Atlan­ tic's coastwise service almost doubled its 1955 fourth-quarter revenue in 1956. A huge 235 percent increase in intercoastal freight revenues was also roll^ up for all of 1956. All of this has been done with no special Federal assistance and despite opposition from many segments of the industry. Now P-A plans conversion of up to eight C-2 freighters into boxships, convinced that the lift-on or roll-on ship is the "comer" of the industry. Tor seamen and th6 rbst pf 'maritime, this means there still is life in the old shipping business yet, but that prosperity lies ahead pnly for those willing to>plan nnd try»s(»Bething net7. Excellent work on the part of the galley force, reports ship's delegate F r e-d Ryder, has kept everyone aboard the Louisiana very happy. The crew e X te n d e d their thanks to chief cook Vasser Szymanski, Kriess. bake r, and Johnson, Szymansici third cook. Many other reports state high praise for their steward departments. Among them were votes of thanks to the cooks of the Alcoa Puritan, Brad­ ford Island, Olympic Games, Cath­ erine, Royal Oak, Maiden ^Creek ninl'tho Gateway . .r* x i • .c he had to turn his hack to. traffic to answer the telephone shortly before the collision last July. He also said he could not distinguish the Doria's whistle signals. Better training in the use of ra­ dar equipment was also recom­ mended by the MA official. Too much reliance on radar instead of careful adherence to the rules of the road has heen suggested as a major cause of recent shipping mishaps. Capt. Bishop spoke at a meet­ ing of the marine section of the National Safety Council in New York last week. Lakes SIU Hears Vote On Oreboats D E T R O IT—The SIU Great Lakes District is planning renewal this ^spring of one of its biggest organizing campaigns in the past ten years. District Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen said that special emphasis would be placed on four of the big Lakes companies—the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co., the M. A Hanna Co., Oglebay-NortonColumbia Co., and the Kinsman Transit Co. Between them they operate a total of 52 ships, which at present are under a contract to the Lake Sailors Union, a companydominated organization. Late last year, SIU organizers had obtained a sufficient number of pledge cards to petition for election among these four com­ panies. Hearings were held in Cleveland and the case was re­ ferred to NLRB headquarters in Washington. It is expected that the elections will take place some­ time in May. Balto Clarifies Ten-Day Rule BALTIMORE—Seafarers in this area have been raising questions concerning the ten day rule on ships laying up. The issue came up over shipping a crew to the Si§, Losmar. The rule is as follows: When men are called back within ten days and report to work on the tenth day, the men registered for the ships are entitled to go back. But if the company calls on the tenth day to report to work on the ele­ venth day, jobs will be open. The post-strike shipping spurt seems to be leveling off in this area with only a slight increase in ac­ tivities noted for the past two weeks. 'There were ten vessels paying off, eight signing on and fourteen ships in-transit. The Fairland (Waterman); Chilore, Venore, Santore (Ore); Evelyn, Emilia (Bull); Winter HiU (Cities Service); Los­ mar, Seamar (Calmar), and Seastar (Traders) paid off while the Bethcoaster, Alamar (Calmar), Chi­ lore, Fairland, Venore, Santore, Evelyn en4»JStastar.signed on. 1 Hi 1 �- SEAFARERS P«»« Ten March 29, 1957 LOG Turkey, Mexico Join Rush For US Ships SlU Family Album WASHINGTON—Turkey and Mexico are joining the stam­ pede to extract ships from that bottomless well known as the US reserve fleet. Between them, they are seeking up to 19 of the 100 or so Cl-MAV-1 ' March 1, 1957, the privatelytype vessels laid up in Gov On owned active fleet totalled 1,025 ernment anchorages. vessels and the Government-owned Earlier this month, India moved fleet included 95 more. to get a dozen Libertys, and Peru prepared to ask for some also. Senate resolutions authorizing the sales have been introduced in all cases except Peru so far. Most of the proposed sales are While dad Nick Bechlivonis sails SlU, Marie, 3 (left), plays in na­ grounded on the pledge that the tive costume at home in Pasara, Greece. At right, Mrs. Salvatore ships purchased from the US Frank Jr. is with Harvey, 9, and Richard, 6, in Providence, R.I. would be used solely In the coast­ wise trade by the nations involved. Opponents of the giveaways have pointed out that any additions to the coastwise fleets of these coun­ tries would free other ships now In that trade to compete anywhere Since this is income tax season, In the world. it is as good a time as any to bring Of further concern to maritime up the sad tale of the Seafarer unions is the fact that each sale who got a $629 bill from Internal approved creates a precedent for Revenue;, more and more proposals to buy. It seems the Seafarer in ques­ Past Sales tion, who shall be nameless, has In the past, there have been pro­ had a tax "expert" filling out his posals for ship sales to Ecuador, returns for him. Year by year, West Germany^ the Philippines, the expert managed to produce a Trieste, Brazil, Japan and South refund, which tindoubtedly made Korea. Brazil got the green light the Seafarer feel happy. to buy 10 C-ls last year and South Then last week Internal Revenue Korea has also obtained some tapped him on the shoulder and under various foreign aid pro­ said "Brother, you owe us $629, grams. right now!" or words to that effect. About 1,100 US ships were origi­ Family of Albert Velez (rear, with Samuel, 1) includes Edward, 6; When the astonished Seafarer nally sold to foreign buyers under Albert Jr., 8; Lucy, 4, and mom, with Maritza, 6 weeks. Right the 1946 Ship Sales Act. Periodic pleaded that his returns had been (top) is John Young's charmer, Linda, 1, in Mobile. Ejvind Sorenreopenings and amendments of the filled out by a tax "expert," Inter­ sen's gal Denise, in Brooklyn, is nal Revenue pointed out where the law have added considcLrjbly to that number, while the size of the "expert" had made a slip. It US fleet has deteriorated appre­ seemed he had been putting the ciably since the end of World War Seafarer's mother down as a de­ II, through transfers, casualties pendent all these years and as the and obsolescence. At the same Seafarer explained, "My mother time, foreign nations have been died back in 1931." The same "expert" incidentally, rebuilding — and modernizing — The 1957 AFL-CIO Union Indus­ much of the time with US foreign had been pulling this scheme with tries Show will be staged at the quite a few other clients. Well, aid funds., Municipal Auditorium in Kansas There are about 2,000 ships of those refunds were good while they Some Bi'itish spokesmen, feeling City May 16-21. The exhibition all types still in the reserve fieel. lasted. down at the mouth over Suez, are will feature displays from many talking up a proposal to build a AFL-CIO national and interna­ new canal which would bypass tional unions. Expert craftsmen will introduce visitors to the pot­ Egypt entirely. ters wheel, bricklaying, glass blow­ The project would Involve a ing and many other specialized passage via the Dead Sea and techniques. The show is sponsored Jordan River then turning east­ by the Union Label and Service ward through' a fault in the Judean Trades Department. hills to the port of Acre. ft The British shipping magazine. An emergency fact finding panel WASHINGTON—^The current shortage of ocean-going Nautical Gazette" points out that has recommended a three-year tankers is expected to last at least another year, assuring a the canal route was suggested 26.5 cents increase for railroad about 100 years ago and actually employees. The panel, caUed in an steady high rate in tanker profits. considered by the British Govern­ attempt to prevent a nationwide A forecast by the board "*• ment then but was dropped in favor rail strike, made its recommenda­ chairman of Socony Mobil Oil anti-monopoly committee contin­ of Suez. It was estimated at the tion to Federal mediators after 18 ued patting themselves on the back time that a 25 mile ditch would indicated a continuing tanker for "a pretty good job" in moving have to be cut from Acre through of the 21 rail unions involved acpinch no matter when the Suez oil to Europe while Suez is closed to the Jordan to make the canal ce5)ted its findings. It is hoped that the acceptance of the agree­ Canal reopens, since the key Iraq- down. The Socony executive esti­ possible. ment will set a pattern in the Mediterranean pipeline won't be mated that Europe was getting 88 1,300-Foot Drop transportation industry. percent of its normal oil deliveries back in full operation for 12 more ft ft ft The biggest drawback in the plan months. It is operating at little under the emergency program set would be the fact that the canal Labor Secretary James P. up by US -companies. more than a third of capacity right would require locks since- there is Mitchell announced that the ad­ Hints At Tanker Profits now. a 1,300-foot drop from the Medi­ ministration has pledged its sup­ A measure of the rate of oil and At the same time, oil industry of­ terranean to the Dead Sea making port to the building trades' pro­ tanker profits was hinted in testi­ ficials testifying before a Senate mony by an official of the Arabian tlie whole business a very costly posal for revision of the Taft-Hart­ American Oil Company (Aramco). operation. However, as the British ley Act. The amendment, agreed to He said Aramco would be paying magazine puts it, "this final ob­ by labor and management, would $280 million to Saudi Arabia in stacle could be quickly solved with legalize trust funds jointly admin­ taxes and royalties covering its tlie aid of American dollars and istered by employer and union for apprenticeship and training pro­ $750 million in gross income from sterling." Ship's delegates are urged to grams, allow union bargaining with Possibly a more realistic point notify the Union immediately operations last year. groups of employers, and put into of view was taken by the Suez The US Treasury, however, will when a shipmate is taken off effect "pre-hire" agreements in the vessel in any port because net a meager $280,000 in income Canal Company whose spokesman the construction industry. remarked, "technical difficulties of illness or injury. Delegates taxes from Aramco for 1956. The ft ft ft should not wait until they send official defended this by pointing and the considerable cost price A proposal for the merger of the which they would Involve, appar­ out that Aramco's parent com­ in the ship's minutes but should four unions in the glass industry ently render unlikely the realiza­ panies would pay about $100 mil­ handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ lion in US taxes for last year. Sen­ tion of such a canal in the near into one international was over­ whelmingly adopted by the 627 ion can determine in what man­ ate investigators are expected to future." look into the situation very closely. A "more-likely-to-s«cceed" proj­ delegates to the Glass Bottle Blow­ ner it can aid the brother. Aramco was formed by Standard ect is the one calling for construc­ ers Association at their 61st annual It would also be Jielpful if convention. The consolidation the full name, rating and book Oil of California, the Texas Com­ tion of a new nipeline through would unite some 150,000 persons pany, Standard of New Jersey and Iraq and Turkey.'terminating at number was .sent in. Address in the industry under one union, Socony Mobil to handle operations Iskendrun. The pipeline, of these notifications to Welfare ft ft ft undjer a, ispecial pij . tiregty vitji, course, woul^, jqoj; jolye^ the ,4^,^ Services at headquartens. - . j ¥he- new -UnHeth PapermakersSaudi Arabia. cargo problems. Tax 'Expert' Costs SlU Man $629 Talk Of Canals Israel See Tankship Shortage Continuing Into 1958 LABOR ROUND-UP and Paperworkers Union has voted unanimously "to hold open the door for further unity of paper industry workers through consoli­ dation of existing trade unions" and authorized its executive board to undertake a merger of the many unions in the industry. The UPP, itself a merger of the Brotherhood of Paper Makers and the United Paperworkers, opened its member­ ship drive at a constitutional co'nvention in Chicago. iKAOiSt ^ Now IN SOTN Notify Union About Sick Men MsDiaiW zAiaiHoe0 �Mareh 29, 1957 Pxge Eleven SEAFARERS LOG Hiring Hail Draws Attention Shipping Round-Up & Forecast ;-"ri March 6 Through March 19 Registered Port Boston !•••••• Norfolk . Savannah Lake Charles. SIU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Eddie Mooney {2nd from right) discusses operations at headquarters with some European unionists visiting the hall on tour sponsored by US Labor Department. The 14 men and women in the group represented seamen, transport and production workers in eight countries. Hiring hall was chief source of interest. Budget Slash Slows Start On New Ships WASHINGTON—A $25.5 million cut in the Government's request for new ship construction funds has been recommend­ ed by President Eisenhower. One of the reasons for the rec­ ommendation is that US yards ^ ^ are currently full up on ship­ contracts for ship construction building—and some of that that the Government will sign this construction is for the rtinaway flags. In an amendment to next year's budget estimate the President asked Congress to slash the Mari­ time Administration's request for construction subsidy funds from $120 million to $94.5 million, and to transfer the difference to the Civil Aeronautics Administration for new navigation equipment. Eisenhower based his recom­ mendations on 'the "heavy de­ mands for labor and equipment in the shipbuilding industry," which Is short of steel and almost solidly booked with orders to construct tankers to replace ships trans­ ferred to foreign flags. The yards are also building a number of tank­ ers for foreign registry. The President's request is al­ most certain to cut the number of Wt' fe-S mTBSArtHeSHJkcWi \HiHemtnoee SWAP YAPAiS ANDWATCM THePKSmSONTV. A/£WtOWP/2lCES AMP veDUttEAlVVWvS VJBUCOM^MBREA^ rauiZOWNPLACB. OjNNEQA/^CPER/m) mVfim-ASlS'AH year. Originally the MA had planned to provide construction subsidies on 22 ships. Most of the vessels would be built for subsi­ dized operators, but a number were slated for unsubsidized lines. Politicos Hold La. Spotlight Deck A Deck B Eng. A Eng. B Stew. A Stew. B 9 59 29 51 .8 7 6 30 48 9 26 14 33 18 2 21 7 12 11 4 1 4 11 8 10 8 14 11 6 45 23 29 4 8 3 26 36 14 21 8 27 15 6 17 10 16 1 5 4 14 7, 10 7 13 17 6 48 11 21 6 6 15 17 56 7 18 10 28 9 0 9 4 11 8 2 3 3 13 4 3 4 13 8 Deck B Eng. A Woj Eng. 8 Stew. A stew. 134 258 Deck A Total .. 347 124 7 a 85 Total A 21 152 63 101 ^ 18 21 24 73 140 30 65 32 88 42 Total B Total Reg. 8 47 18 33 35 7 9 11 38 19 23 19 40 36 29 199 81 134 53 28 33 84 178 49 88 51 128 78 Total A Total B Total Reg. 870 343 1213 Shipped Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Noriolk Sav^nah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Deck A .' 1 52 22 54 6 4 13 29 48 8 22 0 22 13 Deck A Total 294 Deck B 0 14 5 7. 9 1 2 6 4 3 11 0 13 12 Deck B 87 Deck Eng. E^ng. ^g. stew. A 0 8 2 2 4 1 4 5 4 0 1 0 16 7 1 45 9 20 5 1 5 18 44 8 25 7 12 15 Deck C Eng. A 54 215 1 15 7 9 10 2 0 4 8 6 5 6 13 7 Eng. 93 0 10 4 5 1 1 3 •12 4 0 4 2 10 7 E^ng. 63 Stew. B . 0 35 7 22 0 1 10 19 50 7 5 0 10 5 0 12 1 10 2 1 1 4 10 1 4 1 6 9 Stew. A Stew. B 171 62 stew. C Total A Total B 0 6 0 1 0 0 5 6 5 0 3 1 8 5 2 132 38 96 11 6 28 66 142 23 52 7 44 33 1 41 13 26 21 4 3 14 22 10 20 7 32 28 Total A Total B Stew, c 40 680 242 Total Total c Ship. 0 24 6 8 5 2 12 23 13 0 8 3 34 19 3 197 57 130 37 12 43 103 177 33 80 17 110 80 Total Total Ship. c 157 1079 SIU job activity fell off again during the last two weeks as the shipping figures reflected a temporary seasonal lull. The total number of jobs dispatched was 1,079; registration, 1,213, declined also. The drop emphasizes the mounting effect of ship trans­ fers in recent weeks, while the rate of breakouts from the LAKE CHARLES — Seafarers reserve fleet has been less than on the beach here, reports Port anticipated. Falling charter rates Agent Leroy Clarke, are well en­ in the past month has also meant tertained by the coming elections less hectic ship activity than was and the speeches by the candidates evident throughout the fall and who are very busy "telling ho\v winter. With the official arrival of spring, the rates have begun to good they are." come around again, however. And 'tis remarkable that they Tankers will continue to be busy Talk most who have the least regardless of the expected early reopening of the Suez Canal, since to say. oil stockpiles in Europe are low —Prior, Alma II and need constant replenishment. On the shipping {font, job calls Coal and surplus grain cargoes are fell off for the past period. Ten also still moving in quantity. ships pulled into, port to be serv­ All ports with the exception of iced. They were the Government Tampa, Mobile, New Orleans and Camp, Chiwawa, CS Miami, Brad­ San Francisco were affected by the ford Island, CS Norfolk, Bents slow-up. The three Gulf ports Fort (Cities Service); Val Chem showed increases, and the Golden (Valentine): Andrew Jackson (Wa­ Gate City held the same comfort­ terman); Pan Oceanic Transporter able job level as before. New (Penn.) and the Margaret Brown Orleans had been slow for weeks (Bloomiield), all reported in good previously, but seems busy again. shape. Class A Jobs Rise The membership in this port was The boxscore by seniority groups sorry to hear of the passing away of Brother Shirley Poole, in the showed class A accounting for 63 Galveston USPHS Hospital on percent of the total jobs, class B March 14th. Poole sailed in the for 22 percent and class C, 15 per­ cent. Percentagewise, more A and deck department. B men took jobs this period than the last one, as the class C propor­ tion dropped three points. This points up the advantages of the seniority hiring system, which Seafarers mai}ing in checks gives the professional seaman first or money orders to the Union call on jobs at all times, esjpecially to cover dues payments are when shipping slows up. urged to be sure to make all of Here is the forecast port by port: them payable to the SIU-A&G Boston: Slow . . . New York: District. Some Seafarers have sent in Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . checks and mohey orders in the Baltimore: Good ... Norfolk: Good names of individual headquar^ . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: ters officials. This makes for a Good . . . Mobile: Good . . . New problem in bookkeeping which Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: can be avoided if checks are Fair . . . Houston: Fair . . . Wil­ made out to the Union directly. mington: Fair . . . San Francisco: Good^ . Seattle: Good. Make Checks To 'SlU-A&G' •••I ' > T'C-I t US Wage-Hour Benefits Urged For All Seamen WASHINGTON—^Federal legislation to include US seamen in the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act has won support from the SIU and other marine unions. Such a bill, introduced in Labor Standards Act. Some of February by Senator Wayne these operations are now under Morse, is now pending in the Senate and is under fire from ship­ pers' groups, including American Merchant Marine Institute and the Pacific Maritime Association, which is the collective bargaining unit for US-flag operators on the West Coast. The shippers maintain that pre­ sent collective bargaining agree­ ments provide US seamen with better wage-and-hour conditions than the law calls for, and that seamen therefore should continue to remain exempt from the provi­ sions of the Federal act of 1938. Supporters of the bill, while agreeing that collective bargaining agreements have bettered the wage and hour provisions of the Federal law, point out that this situation is true only for organized deep sea sailors. Many unorganized seamen on harbor craft and in certain sections of the coastwise trade, as well as allied workers in shoreside estab­ lishments, are still obliged to work under substandard wage-and-hour conditions even though they may be skilled or semi-skilled. On many non-union harbor craft, for example, there are situations existing where men work a spread of as much as 80 hours a week at a flat salary that comes out to far less than the $1 minimum plus overtime provisions^of " the" Fair organization by the SIU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division in various ports on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Topa Topa Is Autumn Song The secret is out on the Topa Topa. About the name of the ship at least. "Sea Notes," the Water­ man-Pan-Atlantic publication, re­ ports that Topa Topa is American Indian (language unspecified) for "falling leaves." Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was re­ sponsible for the Indian tag on this and several other Waterman ships when the original vessels were built after World War I. Other In­ dian-named Waterman ships are the Kyska, Madaket, Wacosta and Yaka. Of course the present C-2s are the second generation Topa Topas, etc., since German torpedoes and bombs disposed of the original fleet of post World-War I ships during the years of World War II. "Sea Notes" says nobody yet has comb up with the meaning of Yaka, but one thing seems certain. It was not named for the yacketyyak of any sea lawyers who might have trod her.decjks. . •J I �Pagre Twelve SEAFAREkS LOG They're Having A Bali LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Stores By William Willdridge Sometimes I stop and wonder What kind of life there would be, If we could explore. From shore to shore. The place they call the sea. She must hold things of beauty Silks and diamonds and pearls. Too bad she cannot show the way To the jewels she could unfurl. Many ships have gone down in that vast space. Great galleons laden with gold. And fortunes in laces and spices From pirates' loot of old. Yes, the sea could tell us many tales. Of great men who lie in her wake, Relaxing on the Alcoa Runner during shipboard party (I to r) are Men who vowed to conquer her Seafarers George John, Sidney Br.rnsiein and Pete Gusman. Trying to make a stake. The boys look about ready far the floor show to begin. But when she gets her anger up And some may try to mock her. For anyone who is in her path It's down to Neptune's locker. Yet when things are in her favor You can note as you look beyond, She'll remind you of a quiet lake Or a large Stillwater pond. A challenge to all comeys on land and sea—on the base- | Perhaps someday, not too far off. ball diamond or behind the cooking range—has been issued Wise men will find the key That can open up the secrets by the rejuvenated Alcoa Coi;;s§ir. Of that Place they call the sea. According to ]VIaurice"Duke"^Til then. Duet, the ship is back running better, more united ship," he says. The double-barrelled challenge Leave well enough alone, I'd say smoothly after one trip "to get Let her waters roll on free tlie wrinkles out" following a three- arises as an after-thought, because As long as she will treat me right month lay-up for repairs. An en­ Duet's main purpose in writing Why I'll just let her be. gine room fire killed one engineer apparently was to applaud the For time will tell, in future years aiid injured 11 SIU crewmen in feats of the-galley staff. But since he has played with and managed New Orleans last October. And when they'll bury me, I'll get my chance to know, for "Everything on board is now very several championship ship's nines, sure, much in Seafarers-style, brothers. he can be pardoned his exuberance The secrets in the sea. You will have to go far to find a and interest in the baseball depart­ ment. On the culinary end, he says, "I'm sure many Seafarers have seen some items I've written to the LOG about galley greats like Bob Wells, Paul Carter, Bill Yarn and others. Well, brothers,, we 3. Small bird 21. Things, in law ACROSS 40. King's home have a few more here on the Cor­ 4. Used for 23. Fresh 42. It's more than 1. Part of a ship painting 25. Dalmatia; Abbr. a yard sair who belong in this category, 4. Saint — Rocks. 5. Gibraltar animal 26. Greek letter 44. Spanish — oS Brazil 6. Accustomed 27. Bon — 45. Part of a shield such, as Frank Palmer, John Hals, 8. Gulf of Indian 7. Dormouse 28. Kind of beetle 46. The sweetsop Billy Wells, James Prestwood and Ocean 8. Like a diamond 30. Charged particle 47. — avis Bill Nihem. I've yet to see any in hardness 31. Before: prefix 49. Burrowing 12. Go astray 9. Girl's name 32. Land's —, animal men who can compete with these 13. Part of church 10. Tied England ' 50. Serving cup chefs. 14. Bird of peace 11. Straight, as 35. After taxes 51. Thin whiskey 38. Make a nest 54. Louse egg 15. Bull ship "This Is a challenge to. any res­ 19. Idealist Answer On Page 14 16. Funny look taurant or hotel in the US. Our 17. Region 1 Z 18. Cancel cooks are also willing to teach or 20. Not active compare ... I would also like 22. A number 12 24. Ceylon export to remind one and all that our ship 23. Taken down a is getting up a baseball team for peg 15 29, Shoot from the coming season in Mobile and ambush IB New Orleans. Anyone who desires .33. Above 34. Got the best of to play us can contact our ship's 36. Ripped delegate and we will try to accom­ 37. Classic language 39. Grumbled modate them." ChallengesAll Comers OnDinner OrDiamond| 41. 43. 44. 48. 52. 53. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. Objective Make leather Wander Above sea — One opposed Source of the Blue Nile Be in debt Natives of Man's name Meadow Hearth for birds Value Bird seen at sea DOWN 1. Part of an Eastern church ;!. North African port Bride At 18 44 45 46 p9 50 51 155 52 56 61 STREET ADDRESS .....ZONE STATE i TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If yoiTars an old subscriber and have a change S of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS CITY To the Editor: I've just returned from a trip to South America on the Del Campo. Since she has been raked over the coals right heart­ ily recently in the hall as well as in the LOG, I thought you might be interested in some fresh news on the subject. I had heard so many unpleas­ ant rumors about the ship's per­ sonnel in general and the stew­ ard in particular that I actually letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. hesitated over signing on in Tampa last December. For one thing, there had been a lot of fouling-up last trip, and then the LOG itself made it • ind even more unpleasant by twice printing digests of ship's meeting noting "discussion on steward keeping entire ship in an uproar by his actions." This was printed in the issues of Nov. 9, 1956 and was repeated again on Dec. 21. You could hardly blame me for feeling that the Campo had anything but the makings of a happy home. Well, I had a surprise coming, and it may surprise a lot of others, too. In fairness . to everyone, I want to say that I have never sailed with a better bunch of shipmates. Yes, that even in­ cludes most of topside and par­ ticularly Capt. Leger. I never heard a single serious beef against steward A. A. Brosig and personally feel that you couldn't ask for a^better guy to work for. I doubt if anyone in the steward department would be getting off if they didn't have to for one reason or another. If some dissenters find this hard to believe, here's one fact that can't be challenged and proves how smooth things went —there wasn't a single day's work missed in any department for the entire voyager I hope you can find space to print this-to prove that the Del Campo is not as black as she's painted, even if the company has gone all-out for that woeful color. This letter is also signed by ship's delegate Mike Reed and James W. Sumpter, steward delegate. A. M. iScarlett 2nd Cook Ivy's Straying Far From Home NAME CITY Says Dei Campo Shapes Up Fine ft 59 Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675T^ourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) ,..S^,.-. March 29. 1957 That "little girl" whom ship­ mates of Henry C. Wirtz have met from time to time has come a long way, says her proud dad. Now 18, Janet is shown marching back up the aisle with her husband after their wedding . in Pittsburgh recently. Wirtz is now on the Chiwawa. . . . -4 e 4 » • < • 4 a n • « y ^ To the Editor: For the information of your­ self and the rest of the brothers, this rust bucket is on its way to the Persian Gulf-Japan run as far as we can learn at the time. We have quite a few Gulf boys aboard as we signed on in New Orleans for the European trip. Although most of us fig­ ured the ship would be back in the Gulf in about six weeks, times have changed and now it looks like these short-trippers will be long trippers for quit.? a while. The articles are for nine months anywhere in the world. The jawbone poker game'is running very high, but the cash and draws are at the limit, so the banker is pulling his hair and is beginning to talk to him­ self. We have a very good skipper, Capt. Peter Bamberg, who is known by many Seafarers, and we of the Ivy want to thank him for his consideration. The same goes for the rest of the li­ censed personnel. A vote of thanks to Fred Lamb, the radio operator, for his cooperation in handiing radij messages for the brothers. We are looking for­ ward to a happy voyage, unl ss some of these homesick shorttrippers from New Orleans fig­ ure they have to rush back to check what the other men are doing and to see the sights on Bourbcn Street. Alex A. Andershak Bob Elliott 4" 4» 4 Lauds Kindness On Steel Rover To the Editor: My husband has been a mem­ ber of the SIU, which he con­ siders the best union, for sev­ eral years. I'd like to express my appreciation for the SIU also. After a severe heart attack, my husband was taken off the Steel Rover in Honolulu Oct. 17, and taken to Tripler Hospi­ tal, where he received wonder­ ful care. • He is now at home and is an out-patient at the ma­ rine hospital in New Orleans. Your welfare man at the New Orleans hall. Bill Fredericks, was so very courteous and show­ ed me much consideration at this time that I am at a loss for wo: 3 to express my gratitude. We likewise appreciate the kindness of the captain and chief officer for the considera­ tion they showed my husband at the time of his illness. I also want to thank the two shipmates who helped the chief officer take my husband's gear off the ship when it came back to New Orleans. He was still at Trip­ ler Hospital at this time. Mrs. Benjamin Parkinson 4 4 4 Are High Prices A Phantom, Too? To the Editor: In reference to an item in the LOG of January 4, 1957, regard­ ing the "extreme high prices" charg;ed to the crew of the SS Margarett Brown by the Eco­ nomical Laundry in Rotterdam I beg to inform the Seafarers that there is no suc^ laundry in Rotterdam. The undersigned boarded the ship when 1957 was only 2® minutes old and remained on board as watchman until the ship sailed. Please permit me to express my gratitude for the excellent meals served. They were in true SIU style. L. Pleysier 4 4-4 iViS i Family Thanks Arickaree Gang To the Editor: The family of the late Annie L. McCarthy wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the crewmembers of the SS Arick­ aree for the flowers sent to her services. Mrs. McCarthy's son, John, was a cook on this vessel, and was notified of his mother's death while the ship was pay­ ing off in "Providence. He left the ship to return home and it was that the crew donat^^d money for the flowers. James Sheehan' Boston Port Agent \ 1 : �MUeh 29. 195T •TEEL AGE (Isthmian), Jan. S— Chairman, F. Cerpantar? Saaratary, M. Burns. Cut down noita. Lockers to be kept locked In port. Pantry and library keys to be held by Cansway watch. More fresh fruit. Not enough baking. Watcb the drinking. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Fab. 10—Chairman, N. Leona; Secre­ tary, G. Hatglmlslos. Something should be done about *he mail situa­ tion they do not forward it when vessel has change of orders. Mail could have been forwarded to Yoko­ hama Japan, but agent thinks it is too much trouble. Request that head­ quarters look into this. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Feb. 3 —Chairman, S. Anderson; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Suggest individual woodM lockers for each deck hands gear, be installed in lower starboard pass- ageway. Everybody asked to do their share in keep messroom clean and keep natives out of crew quarters. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), Feb. 9—Chairman, J. Parker; Secretary, M. McNabb Jr. Request that more jams, jellies and sauces be available on messhall tables STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Jan. 20—Chairman, J. Thompson; Secre­ tary, A. Harrington. Ran out of lava soap. Hospital needs new mattresses, (preferable innersprir)g). Ship is in bad need of silverware, dishes and glasses. Feb. 10—Chairman, D. Zwicker; Sec­ retary, V. La Barrere. Request LOGS be sent more frequently. Request to baker to make - pies instead of cob­ blers. FORT BRIDGER (USPC), Feb. 2— Chairman, B. Harrison; Secretary J. Haynes. Brothers warned that Senagalese money is not good in France, also about carrying stories to bridge and smoking in prohibited areas. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Feb. 10— Chairman, Daniel Butts; Secretary, Canonizado. All members have equal right and privileges even the B and C men while on board ship, no discrim­ inating. All lockers removed and re­ placed by new ones. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin Line), Feb. 17—Chairman, R. Charrein; Sec­ retary, M. Sterne. Suggestion patrol­ man should clarify type of transpor­ tation repatriated SIU seaman should receive. Steward suggest all i-epairs should be listed. Brothers paying-off should strip bunks. GOVERMENT CAMP (Cities Service), Feb. 12—Chairman, W, Thompson; Secretary, John Smith. Ship delegate to write Joe Algina about recreation room. Jan. 7—Chairman, J. Htggens; Sec­ retary, N. R. Thomson. Ship's been painted and all hands urged to keep it cleap. Motion to hold Union meet­ ing at sea or in port once a month. MARORE (Ore Navigation), Feb. IS —Chairman, T. Yablonsky; Secretary, D. Carey. Need crank handles for lift boats. Need focsles fumigated, orDDT bombs. SEAFARERS presently worked out to be mailed to headquarters by ahlp delegate. LOG Face Ttalrteea Nice Work " ^The Sky Is Falling/ Said Henny-Penny But Everyone Has Good Appetite, Says Steward MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Fab. 24—Chairman, Thomas H. Sanchez; Secretary, J. Stewart. Board­ ing patrolman to check all books and permits for S20 assessments. Motion made to redate union meetings at 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Reducing a series of different items to one common deno­ minator is one way to put things in order. You take one-half a banana, two-thirds of a pineapple, a quarter of an apple and three- 4^ eighths of a mango, and you partly from storm have the beginnings of a fmit damage. It also CHILORE (Ore Nav. Corp.), Feb. 23 —Chairman, W. Messenger; Secretary, A. Nash. Discussion made on keep­ ing dirty clothes out of drying rooms. New cups needed, also new coffee pot for night pantry. Shortages of dishes and glasses throughout ship. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Oct. 14-Chalrman, J. Mehalou; Secretary, H. Solak. All crew members to be aboard one hour before sailing time. Payoff not necessarily in Mobile. Ships' fund S4.18. Several hours disputed over­ time. Report accepted. Anyone pay­ ing off to give captain 24 hours no­ tice so ship wiU not sail short-handed. Sailing board to be displayed more prominently. Coffee urn leaks. Ship to be fumigated. Question as to edi­ ble meat purchased in Trinidad. Stew­ ard to supervise cooking and menus; variety of foods. To use powdered milk when fresh milk runs out. Rec­ reation room to be kept clean. RAYVAH (Ships A Freights), Dee. 22—Chairman, J. McElroy; Secretary, J. McElroy. New delegate elected. Members cautioned about drinking. Ship's fund $18.23. 52 books, checker board pinocchle board, new volume control for messroom speaker pur­ chased. Report aceepted. Discussion on salty drinking water. Situation remedied. Crew reminded of French customs regarding cigarettes. Ped­ dlers to be kept off ship. OCEAN JOYCE (Ocean Trans.), Feb. 24—Chairman, Bruce Hubbard; Sec­ retary, C. H. Andrews. LaCk of co­ operation from chief engineer. New delegate elected. Entire crew was asked to help keep messhall and pan­ try clean. MAIDEN CREEK OVaterman), March 3—Chairman, W. J. Brown; Secretary, A. Packert. Fire alarm to be fixed in engine room. A ringer is needed for washing machine. Request that all men who are leaving the ship to leave their rooms in a clean condition. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Feb. 22—Chairman, J. Norgaard; Secretary, W. L. Gillespie. Night lunch is very bad. Stores put aboard ship were not enough for this long voyage. Captain has rationed cigarettes to one carton a week per man. Be properly dressed when entering messhaU or pantry. SUZANNE (Bull), Feb. 10—Chair­ man, M. Barton; Secretary, R. Prota. General complaint that no LOGs or hdqrs. reports were received on this voyage. ROBIN MOWBRAY (Seas Shipping), Feb. 24—Chairman, N. S. Turey; Sec­ retary, A. Goncalves. One member complained about too much noise in morning. Clean washing machine after using. No drinking aboard ship. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Feb. 19—Chairman, A. Sirlgnano; Secre­ tary, J. Dyer. Steward should pro­ vide soap for all departments. 1st Asst. engineer has been issuing Rinso to licensed personnel while crew re­ ceived inferior brand. Flush toilets after using. Also do not place beer cans and trash in the commodes. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), Feb. 22 —Chairman, L. Larkin; Secretary, J, Byrne. Bosun asked delegate to see the chief mate with regard to having door of toilet reversed, so it' would not knock out an eye of someone. TRANSATLANTIC March 2—Chairman, retary, A. Berglne. in messhall at night. should be played in Sanitary gear should after using. ALICE BROWN (Bloemfleld), Feb. 9 LAKE GEORGE (USPC) Feb. 24— Chairman, T. Fleming; Secretary, Chairman, H. Buckner; Secretary, J. W. Carter. Motion to provide a J. Breen. Baker to get on the balL bleod bank for seamen by contribu­ Chief engineer wont de electric work. tions ef one pint-yearly by SIU mem­ Mates smoking on wing of bridge. bers. A letter covering ail details aa Lockers to be repaired. salad along with a mathematical mumbo-jumbo. , Aboard the Seacloud, at least, the system is about the same. "There have been three trips on here, all noteworthy," says our correspondent. "On the first one, we had to replace our number two lifeboat, and the ventilators sup­ plying the storerooms with air cracked up. This resulted in flooded store spaces. "Voyage number two we had about $20,000 worth of repairs. There's plenty of good fishing on ^he intercoastal run, and the gong on the Texmor misses no opportunity to make the most of it, say Mickey IHarris (left) and Ken Adams. Going To Japan? Bring Your Dictionary Along took us 26 days to get from Am­ sterdam to Balti­ more. Now, so far this trip, the number one life­ boat has been smashed up and the depth Wolf sounder was torn loose from its moorings. "But eveiYone has a good appe­ tite though," says Steward Guy G. Gage right at the end of this re­ port, and that would seem to make all things come out okay. "Anyway, there certainly are no casualties in the chowing-up de­ partment," adds reporter Samuel G. Hudgins. "We are still ringing the bell with George Wolf as chief cook, Joe St. Marie as baker and Gene Stinehelfer as 3rd cook. The messmen and pantrymen are help­ ing by doing a fine job." • -j A well-thumbed Japanese-English pocket dictionary is be­ coming standard equipment in the foc'sles these days, says Robert N. Walton on the Afoundria. "The amount of shipping to' Japan seems to have decreased 'Sea-Spray' —By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink in the last year or so and you don't find so many of the younger girls speaking English. The dic­ tionary has become a 'must' when you go ashore," he points out. A moi-e hopeful note (for whom?) is that "Korea is really getting 4 For a rebuttal of this boost for the Far East run, see Page 14. Americanized. The gals are get­ ting better with each passing trip . After we hit three ports in a row in Japan and spent a total of only 30 hours' time, it was sort of a relief to spend a little longer in Korea, even though we had ten days at Inchon and only one in Pusan." Pusan rates a little,highdr than Inchon for the quantity of diver­ sions. He ends with the comment that the only guys who make it tough for the seamen are the GIs, who get paid once a month and go wild for a few days each time." Aw, so what, fellas. Think what they can accomplish in a few days . . . (Pacific Water.), T. Muncle; Sec­ Too much noise All card playing recreation room. be'put in locker ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jan. 27—Chairman, Walter Beyeler; Secrefary, Dan Beard. General discussion BEATRICE (Bull), Jan. 27—Chair­ on the lack of necessary repairs ahd man, A. Ferrara; Secretary, P. Oununsafe conditions. Engine depart­ phy. New delegate elected. Silver­ ment not satisfied with sanitary work. ware being taken in port. Pantry to Feb. 17—Chairman, W. Beyeler; Sec­ be sprayed for roaches. retary, Dan Beard. Captain says he will give watertight doors a hose test. ARICKAREE (USPC), Feb. 10 — Deadlights will be installed, gas masks Chairman, S. Cleslak; Secretary, G. will be in shelter deck. The pump- Falrcloth. Request to repair door room will be adjusted to suit the locks, shelves in lockers need paint­ pumpmen. He will personaUy inspeet ing, washing machine needs repairs. any work areas thought unsafe before MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ work begins. $7.62 in ships fund. riers), March 3—Chairman, J. Meehan; ORION CLIPPER (Orion), Feb. 10— Secretary, J. A. Long. Beef with Chairman, H. Braunsteln; Secretary, E. chief mate; Makes accusations about Manuel. One man was hospitalized some of the men. Threatens to fire in Okinawa, 3 men abort. Two men them. Suddenly changes his mind and logged. No shore leave time at Bahr­ claims he was not serious. New dele­ ein. The captain and the mate say gate elected. Liverpool to Norfolk that the deck dep't is goofing off dur­ via Iceland—10 hours through pack ing Working hours and are not pro­ ice. Some chunks Very thick also ducing at all. As deck delegate I sighted icebergs. SIU crew still afloat. want to report that, we have gone Wiper is to clean laundry, OS to overboard to get alOng with these clean recreation room. y two, but haye been unsuccessfuL Also I think the dep*Phas been doing a DOROTHY (Bull), March 3—Chair­ very good job and will eontlnue to man, A. Byorntton; Secretary, A. do so until the pay off. Fedele. Meeting held for better sup­ ply of food. Patrolmen to see captain ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Feb. 10— about sougeelng the mess room, rec­ Chairman, M. Tocestello; Secretary, J. reation room and crew pantry. Nelson. Ship doctor invited with membership agreeing, to explain what JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), March to do in case of emergencies. The 3—Chairman, (A. Deland; Secretary, doctor also gave very interesting talks F. Amera. Five crew members missed on first aid and what to do tili the ship in Yokosuka. Recreation room doctor arrives, what to do in case of should be cleaned by wipers and OS. broken bones, etc., cuts etc. Talk Water is sometime steaming and well received. sometime too cold. it •J:I 'Wot happened? You beat the bosun at cribbage again . . .?" SEAFAREKS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Glendyn L. Brooks L. C. MacNeil Charles Dwyer Chas. R. Rol)inson Robert G. Guerrero USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS James C. Baudoin George Howard Marion H. Maynard Jean V. Dupre Benjamin F. Grice Warren W. Smith Joseph Harmanson USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Henri J. Robin Walter Sanderson Basilio Boschi Jacob Schmidt CecU Gaylor^ Sr. G. R. Trimyer L. B. Merriam Oilie Purdy « USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Orville E. Abrams Alexander Leiner Peder Espeseth T. E. McCaffrey Andi-ew HarvlUa A. F. Martinez Floyd W. Haydon A. M. MUefski Wm. H. HoweU Edward Pigott W. W. Jacobson Fred D. Stagner Virgle H. Jordan Shio H. Sun George Larson MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley Wm. McLaughlin M. M. Hammond B. E. McLeod Patrick J. Lynch Cristo Prasso VA HOSPITAL LAKE CITY, FLA. Edward B. Bisa VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE. I4M Charleg Btuton SUFFOLK SANITORIUM HOLTSVILLE, LI, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnlttke Rosendo Serrano USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. E. A. Hattaway Glen Davis Jimmie Littleton C. G. Barrineau John O'Connor Albert Birt Sloan M. Orr L. A. DeWltt A. H. Schwartz Leroy Drew BELLEVUE HOSPITAL , NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. George S. Lowe Alfred Bokan Victor B. Cooper Roy L. McCannon Joseph C. Cyr Andrew J. Martel Francisco Mayo Girard E. Doty Friedof FondUa L. H. Pentecost Wm. E. Roberts Dan Gentry Gorman T. Glaze Ralph Youtzy • USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Tadelusz Nawrocki John J. Cook Hugh A. Cummina James A. Needham Joseph Falrcloth Edward O'Rourke Amado FeUclano Eustaquio Rivera Arthur J. Fortner Jose Rodriguez Richard V. Gelling James Sealey Estell Godfrey Samuel B. Setlift Ralph H»es Samuel Small Otto R. Hbepner Chow G. Song Paul Jakubcsak C. Sundquist Alfred Kaju Arnold TorcUa James Lippincott Richard Suttle John Michiek Hayward Veal Harry Moaahan Clarence WaUace Thomag Moncbo . USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana B. J. Martin Eiadio Aris Albert Martinelli Fortunate Bacomo Vic Milazzo Frank T. CampbeU Joaquin Miniz John J. DriscoU Norman J. Moore Robert E. Gilber W. P. O'Dea William Guenther Ben Omar Bart E. Giuranick James M. Quinn George E. Renale John Haas Samuel B. Saunders Howard Hailey G. E. Shumaker E. F. Haislett Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen BiUy R. HUI Henry E. Smith Thomas Isaksen Stanley F. Sokol Ira H. KUgore Michael Toth Ludwig Kristiansen Karl Treimann Frank J. Kubek Harry S, Tuttle Frederick Landry VirgU E. Wilmoth Leonard Leidig Pon P. Wing Archibald Mct^igan USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone August Meyers Alphonse Bosarge Gregory Morejon Leon Brown Michael Muzio VlrgU Coash Harold D. Napier Cloise Coasts J. S. O'Byrne Serio M. DSSosa Veikko PoUanen Cedric Francis Junest Ponson Leon Gordon. F. Ragalado Daniel Harrison James H. Seeds WUiiam HaveUn Hubert Seymour Benjamin Holt C. L. Shartzer Charles Johnson Toefil Smigielskl James Jordon Edward Smith Edward G. Knapp Lonnie R. Tickle Edward Kunchlck Dirk Visser Walter J. LaCroix James E. Ward Leo Lang Lawrence Wesseig William Lawless WlUiam WUson David McCoUum Stanley Wright Edward McGowan D. G. Zerrudo R. B. McLamore Jacob Zinuner Alexander Marter �Paee Fonrtecn SEAFAkERS Warns Against Bad Loan Risks To the Editor: Now while I'm waiting to ship out would be an appropriate time to warn the brotherhood of certain characters. They put the bite on you-for a loan, no matter what the amount, and then conveniently (for them) "forget" to pay it back at the time mutually agreed upon. I had this happen to me twice, both times by well-known letters T» Galley gong, like turkey, looks worse for weor offer a big dinner on the Morymor, but there certoinly wos no comploint obout the chow. Pictured (I to r) ore Simon Chobon, boker; Albert Richords, steword; Jose Pocheco, chief cook, and T. Tolley, 3rd cook. Arthur H. Thompson sent in the photo by woy of thonking steword deportment for its good work. Backs 'Coastal PortsSees FE Run Overrated The food and fishing are not the only interesting diyersions on the Calmar intercoastal run, according to Seafarer Bill Clegg who's been ship's delegate for two trips. After a five-year spell of shipping from the West Coast, we were in Baltimore I went Clegg concedes that he "had ashore with a few oldtimers, Scot- been under the impression the Orient run was the romance run of them all." But with only two voyages on the Marymar under his belt, Clegg says the Far East run is just plain over-rated. "I don't want you to get the idea that I'm a Calmar stiff, either," he comments. "This is the first Calmar ship I've been on since 1948." 'See America First' Backing up his view that the "see-America-first" routine pro­ vides the best opportunities for amatory advancement, he cites the case of two shipmates "who have two of the Northwest country belles meeting them in all the ports we make up thataway. I can't understand it, but they won't let me in on the secret . . ." Meanwhile, he adds, "all this port time is costing me plenty. You should see my draws for the trip ... To give you an idea, last time Puzzle Answer SQQ QQSB BEIDB GaQB BISB QQSQ QSIBIBB EISIQIiQQOSQ DSd asQ BBSaSlDSSI gliSnQS GIDSIS [ISSIS] •[i][3[S] BQDDS] BBSDIISBQ mUJH DBGS BBQSB QD QQCQQ SilZjIl nans Jisns mmm laiiSQ QQas [i[3[s ty and Larry. Well, they, being good shipmates, introduced me to one of the locM belles. So what happens? After about two hours and $50 later (for liquor), Larry and the babe take off and I go back to the ship. "The next day I see Larry and tell him he owes me 25 bucks. Af­ ter all, since it was his girl and she did drink up $50 of my coin, don't you think he should at least split the cost with me ... ? As I said before, this run is just too much." Clegg is now looking forward to I a speedy return to Los Angeles | and ,San Francisco. "They're the greatest," he says. What's In An Egg? After sailing as a cook for 15 years and having broken open countless cases of eggs, C. Dowling on the Del Mar has come up with a real win­ ner. "Believe it or not, on the morning of Feb. 17, 1957, while breaking eggs for break­ fast, I found one that had another egg complete with shell inside it. The inner egg was about one inch in diam­ eter and an inch and threequartprs long. Have seen many with double yolks but never one like this." A careful re­ porter even over the breakfast cooking, Dowling added: "Un­ able to get picture . . ." Okay, but how did it taste? Burly Milrah is, 1957 LOG The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must he signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. members (notice I do not refer to them as brothers, for obvious reasons) who were supposedly in good standing. Naturally, in my estimation, and I'm sure I speak for all the rest of the brpthers, these men are abusing the privilege of borrowing be­ tween Union brothers by not meeting their obligations^ , They may be likened to the hitchhiker who is picked up along the highway and then at­ tacks, overpowers and victim­ izes his benefactor. What they don't seem to care about is the fact that other brothers whose intentions to fulfill their obligations are sin­ cere and who find themselves in need of aid will be the real sufferers in the long run. We have a good welfare plan set-up and there is no excuse anymore for borrowing between the brothers. I know that no good can come of this sort of thing. I don't care so much for the money I lost in the transac­ tions, as I know I am well rid of these false so-called "broth­ ers" who would puU a petty confidence scheme (that's what it amounts to, anyway) on a sincere Union brother. I can also assure them that in time they'll hang themselves as do all phoneys who try to victimize the poor slob who comes by his money honestly, and meets his obligations to the rest of his Union brothers. C. L. Cousins 4" - t Welfare Assist is Appreciated To the Editor: May I take this opportunity to express my thanks to Biil Fredericks of the SIU welfare department in New Orleans for the interest he showed during my. mother's recent illness. He was very gracious in co­ operating with us on this prob­ lem and his assistance helped relieve a great financial Jjurden, i am deeply grateful; Thank God she's well now. Thomas F. Keller $> tr- Thanks Donors For Blood Gift To the Editor: I would like it very much if you would print this thai^-you. letter for my wife and T con­ cerning the great services ren­ dered" us by the crew of the Florida State last January while .my wife was taken to the hos­ pital. My wife had given birth to a baby girl on December 17. Af­ ter leaving the hospital she was home two weeks, then had a hemorrhage and lost almost all of her blood. She was quite weak on arrival, at the hospital and had to have eight pints of blood. Next morning I went down to the ship. Before I could even get off the gangway and had a chance to speak, Don Wagner, the gangway watch, wanted to know if she needed blood. Well, I went up to see the captain and he said the whole ship could take off after dinner Well ogoin, Seoforer and Mrs. George Stanley hoil shipmates. as long as there was one man. left for the gangway watch. Every man responded and of­ fered to give blood, including topside. I have never sailed with such a sincere crew before. When a shipmate is in trouble they really come to the rescue. We will never be able to thank them enough as long as we live but I hope someday, somewhere we will ship together again. I'm how in <the VA Hospital, Coral, Gables, Fla., and in a couple of weeks hope to head for home in Maine. I won't be able to work for a couple of months due to a liver infection but if any of the SIU brothers get up to Maine this summer, they're urged to stop in and say hello. We're in Harrington, Me. No other address is needed. George Stanley Quack Doctors Are Cashing in Td the Editor: The column "Your Dollar's Wqrth" is a fine feature. There are so many gyps these days that a seaman, being somewhat isolated, has a hard time keep­ ing up with all of them. One seaman I Imow, for ex­ ample, got cancer. He went to a cancer quack, paid $488 for a fake treatment and then died in a marine hospital. The doc­ tors say he might have been cured if he had come in sooner instead of going to the quack. Quack doctors are a pesti­ lence all over the country, and they make huge fortunes and buy favorable legislation from the same kind of quack politi­ cians who pass "right to work" laws. One cancer quack was found to be making $16,000 a day, which is even more profit than a T-2 tanker can make in the present market. It develb'ped in Federal Court in Pittsburgh that this man bought cheap pills at $1.73 per thousand, and gave them out in little boxes of 120 pills for a treatment that cost over $400. You can figure out the profit for yourself. I have a letter from K. L. Milstead, director of the Divi­ sion of Begulatory Management, Bureau of Enforcement, Federal Food and Drug Administration, which states: "Our investiga­ tions show that a very large number of the patients live but a few days to several months after starting the treatment." In some states licenses are given to "naturopaths" simply upon the payment of a fee of about $10. Then the man be­ comes a "doctor" although he lacks even the qualifications of a good horse doctor. Quack doctors are among the most vicious gyps in the coun­ try, and their political power is growing through their deals with cheap quack politicians. Morris Horton Radio Operator SS Fruitvale Ilills t. Lauds Assist On Hosp. Bills JTo the Editor: " I wish to express my grati­ tude for the wonderful help I received from your welfare plan. I was in the hospital twice for surgery and treatment for a total of 42 days. First I was hospitalized for 16 days last ~ June, and then again for 26 days in November and December. After that I had to be away from work for two months. But I'm back working again and, thanks to the SIU Welfare Plan, my bills are paid and my mind is at ease. I just wanted you to know I received prompt attention on my claim. My doc­ tors did also. Mrs. Richard H. Shaffner By BermO-d Seaman Lsr THEAA LAOtjD/zv Go^s vo ir l-r. 6AC< All ($£T IT VcME Iij;:. fi'' {?•:" ir ' I" ./ �^arrh 29. 1959 SEAFARERS LOG re Fifteen All of the following SW families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: William Stroupe Brabham, born February 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. William L. Brabham, York, SC. J, J. Ji Mary Charlotte Griffith, born January 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas B. Griffith, Indian Head, Md. ^ t Mrs. James M. Smith, Cordova, Alaska. » 44" 4" Gary Michael Osse, born Febru­ ary 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack Osse, Jr., Mobile, Ala. t 4. 4. Derand Blake Luther, born Jan­ uary 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Luther Jr., Pearl River, La, Kathryn Anneil Brown, born t 4." February 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Paul Edward Smith, born JanuMM. Woodrow A. Brown, Tampa, ai-y 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fla. John F. Smith, Covington, La. Francina Patrice Smith, born December 9, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis E. Smith, Baltimore, Md. * Raul Cruz, bom December 13, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan Cruz, Jr., New York City. t 4- t Patricia Ann Banks, bora Febru­ ary 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence A. Banks, Mobile, Ala. 3» t t John Wayne Batson, bora Novem­ ber 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles W. Batson, Pensacola, Fla. ^ 4> 4> Michael Paul Johns, born Febru­ Wayne David Sollberger, born ary 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. February 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Stanley T. Johns, Williamsport, Pa. ir if ^ Mrs. Fred O. Sollberger Sr., New Henry Earl Young, born Febru­ Orleans, La. ary 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 3^ 4" Cecile G. Young, .Mobi'e, Ala. Dana Stephen Ciesiak, born ^ 4> 4> February 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Manuel Maldonado Jr., bora Mrs. Stanley J. Ciesiak, Revere, March 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mass. Mrs. Manuel 6. Maldonado, Gal-~ 4" veston, Texas. Toni Cerese Jackson, born Sep­ 3^ t i tember 8, 1956, to Seafarer and Reuben Patrick East, born March Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, Baltimore, 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Md. Harry K. East, Orange, NJ. ^ 41 4> Elizabeth Christina Smith, born February 6, 1957, to Seafarer and List Details lit Cables To Union BROUGHT TO YOU BY THI DEEP SEA UNIONS OF THE MARiriME rRADES DEPARfMENr SlU-AftG DISTRia • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU • JMM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-Worid Wireless Broadcasts Continue... Go's Hold That Withholding $ When notifying headquartei'S by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following information; The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the sliip, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ship's crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. Edward P. Achee Write your mother concerning the land you bought. Urgent, ^ ^ John Poluchovich Your brother Alex wants you to contact him. Clarence "Tex" Jacks An Important letter is being held for you at the Wilmington SfU hall. Joseph M. Worsley. tit" Charles E. "Chuck" Collins Contact your old shipmate Sam Cooper at 2316 Gentry St., Hous­ ton, Texas. Have good news for you. John W. Blgwood Get in touch with your wife, i 4« t James B. Dyess Contact your wife at once. SIU, A&G District WASHINGTON — Senator John BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. J, Williams (Rep.-Del.) reports Earl Sheppard, Agent I EAstern 7-4900 there has been an increase in the- BOSTON 276 State St. number of tax delinquents, espe­ James Sbeehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 4202 Canal St. cially among employers who have HOUSTON Capital 7-6558 been holding back income and so­ A. Michelet. Agent LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. cial security taxes of employees. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEulock 6-5744 Figures released by the Treasury 1 South Lawrence St. Department, he said, show that MOBILE Cal Tanner. Agent BEmlock 2-1754 some employers have been contin­ MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. ually withholding payments to the Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 Government for a niunber of years NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvlUe St. and have been utilizing them for Lindsey WUliams. Agent Tulane 8626 their own personal use. There was 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn a reported total of $1,619,629,000 NEW YORK HYachith 9-6600 in delinquencies outstanding. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. The taxes are withheld on a Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 weekly basis, and are supposed to PHILADELPHIA .337 Market St. Market 7-1635 be turned into the Government S..CarduUo. Agent . monthly. However, if an employer PUERTA tie TIERRA PR. .Pelayo 51—La 5 Phone-2-5996 needs ready cash for his business Sal Colls. Agent FRANCISCO .450 Harrison St. he finds it easier to use the with­ SAN Marty. Breitholf. Agent Douglas 2-5475 holding tax than to get a loan. SAVANNAH 9 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 What it amounts to is an inter­ E. B. McAuley. Agent est-free loan from ^e worker to SEATTLE I.. .2505 1st Ave. ElUott 4334 the boss, that is, until Unc^^e Sam Jeff Gillette. Agent , TAMPA .l. ...1809-1811 N. Franklin St. catches up^ with lUm, . LTom Banning, ^gent ....;.Bhone 2.1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNE Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bkiyn. TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU VICTORIA, BC 61714 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons, Joint VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint Pacific 3468 E. Mooney. Std. .R- Matthews, Joint SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 16 Merchant St. BAGOTVILLE, Quebec Phone 5-8777 ,...211 SW Clay St. THOROLD. OnUrio CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CaUf... 510 Macdonald Ave. QUEBEC BEacon 2-0925 Quebec SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE..;.'. 450 Harrison St. SAINT JOHN Douglas 2-8363 NB 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 52 St. Davids St. CAlial 7-3202 -...OO St. Pierre St. Phone: 3-1569 85 Germain St. Phone: 2 5232 Great Lakes District 1215 N. Second Ave. . 505- Marine Ave. ALPENA Phone: 713-J Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK. . . . 675'4th Ave., Brookiyn BUFFALO, NY ... 180 Main St. HYacinth; 9i6165 Phone: Cleveland ,7391 CLEVELAND ... 734 Lakeside A\e., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 Canadian District .. . 1038 3rd St. HALIFAX, N.S .12814 Hollis St. DETROIT _ .. Phone 3-8911 Headquarters Phone: Wooc^ward l',6857 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West DULUTH 531 W. Michigani St. / PLateaiu 8161 .Phone: Randolph 2-4110 FORT WILLI AM.....130 Simpson St. SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd'St. Ontario- - - - - - . ---PJione:'3-3231 —.--.=4«iones^Essex-5-2410 WILMINGTON '•--si Frank Paylor You are asked to get In touch with your mother in Durham, NC. She is vei^^ ill. Tampa Jobs Still Rising TAMPA—The crystal-ball proved right again as shipping continued to improve in this area. Port Agent Tom Banning re­ ports that they were busy in port for the last two weeks with one ship^ paying off and eight vessels in transit. The J. B. Waterman paid off while the Bienville, Madaket, Andrew Jackson, Morning Star, Chickasaw (Waterman); Arizpa (Pan-Atlantic); Edith (Bull), and Alcoa Pilgrim (A'coa) stopped in to be serviced. All were re­ ported in good shape with no ma­ jor beefs. Banning was confident about future job possibilities for tJie .port^.. •m•^1 •* �I •tiV- SEAFARERS LOG March 29 1957 I • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SEAFARERS I I crew a coal ship ' I Aboard the Jolm Kendall, Bosun Aubrey Smith makes up a heaving line. Here C. C. Lanier, AB, places one of Kendall's life rings in rack. Taking ham from ehill box on James Bowdoin is NC&B Leo Behm. IMOOTH was the word for the SIU crewing of the first two ships which Bull Line has obtained from the Government for the Euro>edn coal run. Aside rom a few repairs, all was ship-shape on both vessels. The two Libertys, the James Bowdoin and the John Chester Kendall, were crewed in Savannah a couple of weeks ago. SIU crewmen immedi­ ately went work to make these ships operate SIUstyle. The Kendall and the Bowdoin were among the first nine Libertys allo­ cated in mid-January when the Federal Mari­ time Board decided to put 50 ships on the coal run to Europe. The SIUcontracted Waterman Company was assigned two ships at the same time. Bull already has four of its own Libertys on the cool run—the Angelina, Arlyn, Carolyn and Dor­ othy. The Edith, Mae, Evelyn and Jean are also suit­ able for the coal run, al­ though they are not being used on it at present. Freddie Buckner, deck engineer, and C. W. Goodwin, oiler, bring their gear aboard Kendall as Bull ship is crewed by SIU in Savannah. f L-r are: "Star" Wells, carp.; "Shorty" Akins, AB; M. Forrester, AB; B. Swearingen, AB; R. Burnscd, AB; H. Bacon, OS, and "Rags" Smith, bosun. I: r-4. ' Preparing Kendall's first meal, in SIU style, are (l-r): James Knight, 3rd cook; Charles Kirkland, NC&B, and Ernie Sims, chief cook. Fire and boat drillers on the James Bowdoin are (1 to r) t Harold White, AB; James J. Cronin, deck engineer, Robert Myers, OS. • ^1 • 'i:j| Checking gear as they stow it in Bowdoin lifeboat are Jack Nelson, carpenter; Francis Sego, AB, and Jack Henley, bosun, in background. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 March 29, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CURRAN DISTORTS FACTS—MEANY MEANY HITS CURRAN DISTORTION OF COAL BEEF, ASKS RETRACTION FARM BLOC DROPS FIGHT ON ’50-50’ BOOSTS CARGO $$ SIUNA CONVENTION OPENS IN ‘FRISCO HOUSE GROUP’S VOTE HINTS CLEAR SAILING FOR MORE US $ COURT ORDER PAVES WAY FOR ORGANIZING ABOARD COAL SHIPS MORE BREAKOUTS RECOMMENDED MAYFLOWER II ‘SIGNS ON’ ‘EARLY; ICEBERG DRIFTS MENACE ATLANTIC SHIPS BERNSTEIN SHIP CONVERSION SET FOREIGN AID CUTS PERIL SHIPPING: SENATE REPORT PAN-ATLANTIC BUYS 900 SPECIAL LIFT-ON TRAILERS CONFER ON ALA. INLAND BARGE TRADE SAFER SHIP’S BRIDGE DESIGN URGED BY MA LAKES SIU NEARS VOTE ON OREBOATS TURKEY, MEXICO JOIN RUSH FOR US SHIPS SEE TANKSHIP SHORTAGE COUNTINUING INTO 1958 BUDGET SLASH SLOWS START ON NEW SHIPS US WAGE-HOUR BENEFITS URGED FOR ALL SEAMEN BACKS COASTAL PORTS – SEES FE RUN OVERRATED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1957 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. XIX, No. 7  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a90ef023ba5fd8a7355fa3433dc06e9c.PDF 2adf32912ce19004d70b9aa76f3b7d8a PDF Text Text Vol. XiX No. 6 II- SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • m• ON SMPTRANSFERS -Story On Page 3 Curran Lies On Coal Ship Talks •Story On Page 2 'Right Hat—Wrong Man' U/.fl C—^ J Weary, pil-spattered SIU lifeboat crew from the Steel "Cf •"fc OrflCCI If 6Sf • Admiral rests up after two-hour pull from Brooklyn anchorage to fer^ dock with wreckage of water taxi demolished when a tanker crashed against the Admiral's side. Crew includes Seafarers C. Sturgis, Doupe, R. Lightfoot, E. Riggs, D. Leberre, A. Donnelly, H. Stems, R. Miurray, H. Monohan. The taxi pilot was killed. No one else was mjured. (Story on Page 3.) In 11-;!;'!,r • ><. >• This Issue: (See Story on Page 2); • Flip-Flop lb Ship Boom May Cut Breakouts. P. 4 • CG Says Screening Setup Should Be Abandoned. .P. 5 • FMB Member Asks Union ^Restraint' On Pay P. 10 • Tanker Operators Raking bi Fabulous Profits P. 16 • • r, y't-i �Page Two SEAFARERS Lac March 15, mt Curran Lies On Coal Beef '1K: A highly-signiHcant Washington meeting February 21 on the American Coal beef had a revealing aftermath as NMU President Joseph Curran demonstrated his ability to lie open­ ly to his membership, in print, about the meeting's outcome. The meeting, held in the offices of AFL-CIO President George+ : — :— Meany, saw the SIU accept a proposal by Meany to resolve Ur\ the beef while NMU flatly re­ jected it. Yet when the story was Miy//si6 ME DP/ — I'M reported In the "NMU PUot" It ALWAYS BElMS FOLLOIVED — was presented just the other way around. ALLTF/ET/ME-T. As reported in the last issue of THF A4.H.B.A — TH/SS.I.U. — THE the SEAFARERS LOG, President CN Meany put forth a package pro­ posal as follows: The SIU was K A4£// —NIGHT asked to withdraw its case against American Coal and to pledge that THE ONLY TfZUB TRADE UNIONIST/ t it would respect the NMU's con­ tract with the company; the NMU, in turn, with this SIU guarantee, was asked to support the strike of mates and engineers against Amer­ ican Coal and District 50. The SIU accepted this proposal, in the interests of the AFL-CIO and out of respect for President Meany, without qualification or reservation, although SIU repre­ sentatives pointed out that this in­ volved sacrificing a strong legal and trade union position. The NMU, with the jobs guaranteed to it, and assurance •that legal action would be withdrawn against the company's contract with NMU, re­ fused to accept Meany's proposal. This was how it happened ac­ cording to all who were present— further hysterical attack on the Curran went to Lewis after the with, the exception of Joe Curran. SIU, charging SIU officials with meeting to inform him on the Employing typical Stalinist tactics blackmail, and accusing the SIU of AFL-CIO meeting's developments. which he learned so well at the snubbing Meany when in fact the By misrepresenting the story of feet of his Communist Party asso­ SIU went along with the AFL-GIO the meeting Curran has proven ciates for ten years, Curran saw President 100 percent, without res­ that he clings as loyally as ever to fit to lie about the meeting. His ervation. the Tactics which are so typically stories in the "Pilot" did not show The SIU and the officers unions associated with Stalinism at its SIU had accepted and he had re­ are convinced that Curran's course worst. His behavior raises serious jected Meany's proposals. They at the meeting proves unequivocal­ doubts, as President Meany put it did not even show that the pro­ ly that he is tied lock, stock and once before, "as to any effective posals had been offered in the form barrel to John L. Lewis and Dis­ contribution you [Curran] could that President Meany gave them. trict 50 against the interests of the make as a member of the Ethical Instead, Curran embarked on a Federation. It was reported that Practices Committee." ^A^'f MM.e^p. — JHEYRE AND DAY-I-I KEEP SEEING THINGS-, 1'LL*^MASH SMFAR 'm-lUe Navy tanker Mission San Francisco lies on shoUow bottom of Dela­ ware River after a midships explosion tore it apart following col­ lision with Liberion freighter EIna II. Ten crewmembers died in explosion, one of them a former Seafarer. Tanker Crash, Blast Kills 9, Ex-Seafarer PHILADELPHIA—Ten civilian crewmen, including a for­ mer SIU member, aboard the Navy tanker Mission San Fran­ cisco were listed missing and presumed dead after an explo­ sion near here. The blast fol-* lowed a collision with a into the crash would get under freighter that tore the ship in way in Philadelphia. It is just one / SIU Accepts^ Curran Kejects Meany Plan In ACS Dispute half. year ago since this same area was The tanker exploded*in the Del­ closed to navigation when another aware River and went up in flames tanker ran aground. after the bow of the Liberian The Mission San Francisco ex­ freighter Elna II rammed into her plosion is the latest of 'a rash of Jo,seph Curran, National Maritime Unfon president, has rejected proposals by AFLstarboard, igniting petroleum va­ similar ship accidents. New York pors in her empty cargo tanks. harbor alone has been the scene CIO Pre.sident George .Meany to resolve the dispute over representation on American Coal Thirty-five other crewmen were of many collisions and crashes in Shipping Cojnpany vessels. * — rescued. The unlicensed crew was the past year or so. Last Decem­ ciation beef agaftist ACS. Instead, Curran turned down a bid of the Meany recommendations supplied by the National Maritime ber, the Alcoa Pilgrim ran into the by President Meany for .the he chose to stand with the unaffili-' came after SIUNA representatives Union. African Star right off the Statue NMU's full support of the ated, catch-all District 50 of the accepted them "in the interests of Former Seafarer John L. Crow­ of Liberty and the Elizabeth col­ Masters, Mates and Pilots and the United Mine Workers and against the Federation," although they ley was shipping for the first time lided with the Chinese tanker Hai Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso- AFL-CIO marine unions. The pointed out that the SIU had a as a mate when the accident oc­ Kwang off the Scotland Lightship. UMW is part owner of the com­ "sound legal and trade union" curred. The thirty-one year-old The Alcoa Corsair had a serious pany and District 50 was given « basis for its action against Ameri­ SEAFARERS LOG seaman joined the SIU in New fire last fall and the Fairisle was contract for the ships' officers. can Coal. Mar. I, 1957 York in January, 1946, and re­ rammed by the Panamian vessel The NMU president's rejection San Jose II off Ambrose Lightship mained a memduring the summer. Other nonber in good SIU ships have also been involved Here's whaf happened at Washington meeting . . . standing until he in recent collisions. Of course, the retired his book biggest disaster of all was the i n September, open-sea collision between the 1956, to take out his license as a Andrea Doria and the Stockholm in July. mate. He had last shipped as Most of these accidents were not an SIU man on the result of poor visibility or the SS Hilton in fa:ulty radar, but have reportedly Crowley September, 1956. occurred when visibility was good Crowley is survived by his wife, and everything shipshape, as in Mrs. Mary B. Crowley, and a IV^ this case. year old son in Allison, Pa. Mrs. Crowley is expecting another child sometime in July. He is also sur­ SIU officials last week turned down a direct request by AFL-CIO vived by his mother, Mrs. Florence Mar. 15. 1957 Vol. XIX He. 5 President George Meany to withdraw their Taft-Hartley case against the Crowley, of Randolph, Massachu­ setts. union hiring hall. Just prior to this development, the National Labor Re­ The other missing men were the lations Board used the SIU captain, chief mate, second mate, Heany's request was made on willing to withdraw the cue if PAUL HALI, Secretary-Treasurer complaint to obtain a court behalf^f the merged labor moTe- they were assured a piece of radio operator, purser, boatswain's HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN mate, quartermaster, steward, and SPIVACK, order requiring the Ameri- ment in the course of a meeting present and future coal carrying At MASKZN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff ia Washington attended by all operations. The meeting had been the pilot. Writers. BILL MOODT, Gulf Area Repre­ CM Coal Shipping Co. to do fur- martime unions involved in the called to discuss o' oil­ The collision occurred at what is sentative. th«r shipping off the docks. American Coal dispute. He indi- ing MEBA and MM&P . obtain grimly known as "Grave Yard" Publlshad biwaakly at the headquarters eated his belief that all maritime contracts with American Coal. bend near the mouth of the Dela­ ?. Ii » la'Sf* Intarnational Union, At­ District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth anion hiring halls were threat­ NMU Pilot ware River channel. It has earned lantic Si Gulf "'•ooklyn 31, HY. Tel. HYacinth For full report on the Wsshln.gened by the SIU action. It Aeo F"'"' class matter Its name due to the many similar Feb. 28, 1957 !l ***! f'V Bfoaklvn. NY, under Teloped that SIU officials were accidents that have occurred there. the Act of Aug, 26, 1912. The Navy and the Coast Guard have .:Said that a formal inquiry ... And here hew Jop Curran liecl to his membership Sars Trade Union Sokithn to Coal Shjf Beef SIU Snubs Meany's Plea To End Hiring Hail Attack SEAFARERS LOG Li �Maroli 15, 1957 Par* Tbre* SEAFARERS LOG HOW TO AID MAGNUSON BILL Stiff Ship Transfer Restriction Sought In Magnuson Bill For obvious reasons, the proposal by Senator Warren Magnuson to clamp down on transfers is sure to face tough sled­ ding in Congress. But the bill's chances would be greatly improved if it gets strong support in the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The SIU is out to help support this bill as strongly as possible and Seafarers can play a vital role in this area. Seafarers, especially those who have bren personally af­ fected by ship transfers and want to relate their experiences "and opinions can do so by contacting members of the com­ WASHINGTONT-A bill proposing extremely tight restrictions on foreign trans­ mittee caretjf the Senate Office Building, Washington, DC.' fers has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman of If the comhaittee member happens to be a Senator from the Seafarer's home state, so much the better. The following are the Senate Foreign Commerce Committee. However, it is expected that the measure Will run into^ committee members: competition with any US-flag measure would virtually close Democrats: Warren G. Magnuson (Washington), chairman; heavy weather with indus­ the ship. the door to the transfer of any John O. Pastore (Rhode Island), A. S. Mike Monroney (Okla­ try spokesmen and the Ad­ usable US-flag vessel. • It could not release another homa), George A. Smathers (Florida), Alan Bible (Nevada), ministration both express­ SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul foreign-flag vessel to compete with US shipping. Hall hailed' the Magnuson propo­ Strom Thurmond (South Carolina), Frank J. Lausche (Ohio), ing opposition. • It would have -to maintain sal as a realistic and concrete move William A. Blakley (Texas). to preserve the-US merchant ma­ the highest prevailing interna­ The SIU is preparing to rine from the inroads of the run­ tional standards on safety, man­ Republicans: John W. Bricker (Ohio), Andrew F. Schoepgive strong support to the aways and save the jobs of US sea­ ning scales and crew accommo­ pel (Kansas), John Marshall Butler (Maryland), Charles E. measure, dations. as it has long been men. Potter (Michigan), William A. Purtell (Connecticut), Fred­ calling for restrictions on run­ "Passage of this bill," he added, StiU, as it is, it is doubtful that erick G. Payne (Maine), Norris Cotton (New Hampshire). away operations. As it now stands. "would serve notice on the opera­ the bill will have any appreciable Admiral Crash Kills One tors that they could not duck out from under by transferring their ships any time they pleased." Hearings on the bill have been scheduled for April 9 to 11, dur­ ing which time the Government's present transfer policies will be examined thoroughly. Under the proposed bill (S. 1488) a ship operator seeking to trans­ fer his vessel would have to meet the following stipulations: • The vessel would have to be certified as having no value to the defense of the US. • It would have to be certi­ fied as being useless to US for­ eign commerce. • Its transfer would.have to be in furtherance of US foreign policy. • It could not be operated in effect on the cur­ rent drain of Libertys, "Victoryi and T-2s from the US flag. Since the whole­ sale transfers be­ gan in 1954 US seamen have lost thousands of jobs and the US Magnuson fleet has been re­ duced by many hundreds of ships. Drain Continues For example, up until Decem­ ber, 1955, a total of 298 ships rep­ resenting employment for 12,000 seamen were transferred. Then in February, 1956, the Maritime Ad­ ministration put into effect a new rule calling for construction of (Continued on page 15) Int'l Set To Tackle Major Sea Problems The eighth biennial convention of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America will open in San Francisco on March 25 to deal with major problems facing seamen and other affiliated unions. For 4' — Wreckage of water taxi it examined by fireman. SIU lifeboat crew is in background. the first time in the SIUNA's and maritime unions belonging to A small, coastwise tanker crashed into the SlU-manned Steel Admiral (Isthmian) last history, the figure of Harry the former CIO. Lundeberg, founder and president At present, all SIUNA affiliates Friday evening, punching a 4-foot hole through the ship's No. 4 starboard hatch, demolishing of the international, will be miss­ as well as many other unions in ,a 50-foot water taxi tied up at the gangway and crushing the taxi's skipper to death. No ing from the chair. maritime and in related industries One of the actions to be taken are members of the AFL-CIO crewmembers were injured, ' the delegates is the election of Maritime Trades Department. The but several who were prepar­ when he saw the Val T, a IS^i-foot ing up with bunkers for us, and abysuccessor to Lundeberg. At pres­ CIO unions at the outset of the river and canal tanker operated by that she would reverse engines and ed to go ashore escaped death Merry Queen Transfer Corp. of pull up alongside. But she kept on ent, the post is being filled in an merger constituted themselves into by a matter of minutes. Oradell, NJ, heading for the ship. The collision took place in "The tanker wa^ cutting up fast. strong winds and heavy rain at the I thought at first that she was comBay Ridge hats, where the Steel Admiral was moored while waiting for tugs t otow her to Isthmian's Erie Basin Terminal. Observers reported that the Brooklyn shore was clearly visible at the time of the crash, and the weather bureau SIU membership meet­ said visibility was four miles. ings are held regularly Lower Lifeboat every two weeks on Wed­ Following the collision crewmembers of the Admiral lowered nesday nights at 7 PM in the No. 2 lifeboat and towed the smashed water taxi, the Oscar all SIU ports. All Sea­ Gordon, to the 69th Street Ferry farers are expected to terminal, where it sank. The tow attend; those who wish to of the waterlogged launch took be excused should request over two hours. The body of Thomas P. O'Rourke, 62, of Brook­ permission by telegram lyn, skipper of the launch, was re­ (be sure to include reg­ covered by the Coast Guard. The istration number). The lifeboat crew was later towedliack next SIU meetings will be: to the Admiral by a tug. Chief Electrician William ConMarch 20 trovasilis said the crash occurred April 3 at 5:56 PM, just a few moments April 17 after the Gordon had tied up at the gangway and the night mate TeoMay J doro Castro climbed aboard. He 'May 15 said he was preparing to go ashore SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS coming until she hit." Controvasilis' report was confirmed by 2nd Electrician Don Keddy, who added that the tanker appeared to swerve off course in the direction of the ship. Among the men waiting for the launch were Martin Sierra, galley utility; the second cook, and three others. ' Tears 4x8 Hole The impact tore a hole 8 feet high by 4 feet wide into the No. 4 hatch on the starboard side, ap­ proximately 25 feet aft of the gang­ way, and high above the water line. Two plates were broken, and the insulation and wood paneling on the reefer box were torn. Repair work began at the Beth­ lehem Steel 27th Street yard on Saturday. The work was scheduled for completion by Wednesday. The Val-T, which suffered a crushed bow, also went into the yard, which it had left only a .few hours earlier after drydocking. Observers noted that the gas-free condition of the Val-T's tanks had probably prevented fire, explosion, and serious damage to both ves­ sels. - acting capacity by A&G SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall who, as first vice-president of the International, automatically moved into the act­ ing presidency under terms of the STUNA constitution. The representatives of some 100,000 seamen, fisherman, harbor workers and allied crafts wiil be faced with a number of problems which are a perennial part of the industry. Among them are the question of the runaway flags, the continued enforcement of the "5050" law, the future of the marine hospitals and the various aspects of the Government's program for new ship construction and aid to maritime. ' On the fishermen's side, the fish and cannery affiliates have been severely concerned for some time over imports of canned tuna from Japan and frozen fish fillets fromIceland. Efforts to place quotas on these imports have been un­ successful thus far. Of considerable significance is the fact that this is the first con­ vention of SIUNA to take place since the merger of the AFL-CIO. That brings up the problem of re­ lationships between SIU affiliates an AFL-CIO Maritime Committee and took differing positions on some maritime issues, notably to­ ward the Government.subsidy pro­ gram. • Since then, however, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, an international union in its own right, has quit the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Committee as an outgrowth of the dispute over American Coal Shipping. Participating in the convention will be the A&G District, the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen, the Marine Cooks and Stewards,, the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, the Staff Offi­ cers Association (pursers), the SIU Canadian District, the SIU Great Lakes District, the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, the Atlantic Fishermen's Union as well as Gulf, West Coast and Alaskan fisher­ men's groups; fish cannery work­ ers upions on the West Coast and in Alaska, and various other affil­ iates. Delegates for the A&G District will be Hall, Steve Cardullo, Earl Sheppard, Cal Tanner, Lindsey Williams, and Marty Breithoff. • . ••P, v'^S �Marclr 15, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG !_ tasf Four Ship Boom Flip-Flops; US May Cut Breakouts WASHINGTON—Slumping coal chartfer rates have threat­ ened to halt the breakout of Government-owned ships for the bulk trades and to slow down the present shipping boom. First signs of the break ap-"^ it was in the nature of the peared this week when one op­ said industry to go from feast to famine erator, Isbrandtsen, cancelled and often back in a short period. Its order for four of 10 Libertys It had been authorized to charter and adopted a wait and see atti­ tude on two more. Other lines, whose costs have been boosted by the Government's policy requiring them to pay breakout costs, are likely to follow suit. The downward trend was kicked off last week with the report that European countries have cut back their plans to buy American coal. The announcement dropped coal charter rates to $8 a ton and set in motion a demand by tramp op­ erators that the Government stop the ship breakout program. Behind the action taken by the European countries was a mild winter and an early spring. Eu­ rope has also not been as short of fuel as it expected to be because of the Suez crisis. Also involved are US-goverhment restrictions on scrap exports, which has turned tramp operators to coal cargoes. The falling rates were discounted somewhat by at least one opera­ tor, who expressed the opinion that rates would go up high enough to make the coal trade profitable. He Boston CLU Fights State Sales Tax BOSTON—Meetings are being held by the Central Labor Union to discuss the new sales tax pro­ posed by Massachusetts Governor Furcolo. The unions have long op­ posed sales tax levies and are seek­ ing to substitute some other meth­ od of raising revenue. The union is also meeting with the school committee in an attempt to find a solution to the pressing teacher problem here. A shortage of qualified teachers is affecting the quality of local schools. Teach­ er organizations have been warning of the dangers of using non-quali­ fied teachers in order to cut sal­ aries. Sea-wise, port agent James Sheehan reports that shipping has picked up a little since last period but the outlook for the future is very uncertain with no payoffs exjjected. The Pan Oceanic Trans­ port (Pan-Oceanic), Cities Service Norfolk (Cities Service) and Stony Point (USPC) all paid off and signed on with all beefs settled at payoff. The Winter Hill (Cities Service), Robin Gray, Robin Doncaster (Seas Shipping) and Ames Victory (Victory) were in transit. Use Only One Mali Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received frona sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score Is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts' straight. The shipping flip-flop came only one month after the Maritime Ad­ ministration announced that it would continue to break ships out of mothballs to meet Europe's needs for coal and other bulk car­ goes. At that time, officers of the European Coal and Steel Com­ munity said that Europe would need a "substantial increase" in US^ coal tonnage this year "up to as much as 40 million tons." They suggested that the Maritime Ad­ ministration approve continued breakouts. Breakouts of 212 ships have been authorized so far and 78 ships are actually under charter. Under new rules, operators of Libertys with coal and scrap charters must pay breakout costs; and keep the ships for 24 months. The opening of the fourth an­ nual Culinary Arts Exhibit in San Francisco arena was spotlighted by the "Stewards News", publication of the Marine, Cooks and Stewards this week. The exhibit offers members an opportunity of com­ paring productions (if the winners will part with them) and of seeing trends in food preparation. It will consist of entries from restau­ rants, hotels bakeries, cafeterias, clubs, air lines and educational in­ stitutions and will be judged by leading chefs and food authorities. ^ 4" 4 4 The Sailors Union of the Pacific has announced the unanimous ap­ proval of agreements with the tanker companies on the west coast calling for payments by the com­ panies into the union's pension fund. These agreements now ex­ tend pension benefits to all SUP men. They also included a 7 per­ cent increase in wages for regular time, and 6 percent for overtime. 4 4 4 Acting on a recommendation by the Executive Board, the Brother­ hood of Marine Engineers has de­ cided to issue union books to thirty permit holders. This marks the third straight year that the Board has decided to allow so many books to be issued. 4 4 99 4 Members of the SIU Great Lakes District who are residents of Ohio have been urged to throw their weight behind a resolution which would end Ohio's discrimi­ nation against seamen in unem­ ployment benefits. Seafarers in that district are presently eligible for only 20 weeks of unemploy­ ment benefits in a 40 week period each year, and are excluded for a specific 12 week period. The new legislation would make them eli­ gible all year round. 4 Nobodq is ACCIDENT - PROOF 4 The "Marine Fireman," publica­ tion of the Marine Firemen,- Oilers and Watertenders Union, announces that due to a typographical error under their election returns for the San Francisco Business AgentClerk's job, they had listed Stuart Hunt as having 227 votes and Jack Larkin as having 1,081. It should have read Stuart Hunt—1505, Jack .Larkin—1081. Housek6/6ping needs aboard ship tend to be over­ looked in port, but at sea every loose object becomes a potential hazard. "Keeping things ship­ shape" is ust another way of saying that all tools and equipment are in good working order, that every­ thing is stored in its proper place, and that the vessel is not only point-clean but litter-free also. While accidents do hap­ pen—even in the most rou­ tine operations, thy^ are less likely to occur if there are no "booby traps" aivound to help them happen. There is also just as much danger in everyday functions like walking out on deck, provid­ ing someone neglected to clean up some spilled grease, or you trip over a hammer that shouldn't have been there in the first place. Attention to these details are crucial to the successful functioning of the ship. They help to keep the vessel and its crew out of trouble. ii An SIU Sfnp ts a Safe Ship i �W- • March 15, 1957 Like What They See • 'X SEAFARERS LOG Paff« Fhr* CC Says US Court Decisions Destroyed Screening Program WASHINGTON—^The complete breakdown of the Coast Guard screening program with "suspected" subversives getting aboard US ships has been announced by Vice Admiral Al­ fred C. Richmond, Coast Guard commandant. Testifying before the House Merchant Marin® Committee, the admiral"' recommended that the pro­ the Korean War, The program pro­ tions. He was provided with an gram be abandoned because it vided that all seamen and long­ appeals procedure but was not could no longer be applied under court decisions made in 1955 and 1956. Admiral Richmond said that at present, 169 seamen are sailing who would have been barred If the screening program was applied as it had been from the time It went into effect in 1951. A Federal court ruling in Octo­ ber, 1955, ruled the screening pro­ gram unconstitutional because it did not provide for the accused seaman to be confronted by his accuser and to have the right of cross - e.\am3nat3cn. Subsequently, the court issued an injunction to compel the Coast Guard to issue validated papers to any accused seaman if the Coast Guard would not or could not produce the ac­ cuser. The screening program was first set up by executive order of then President Harry Truman on Janu­ ary 15, 1951 during the height of shoremen be screened for pos­ sible Communist connections, with screened seamen issued new pa­ pers marked "validated." These are the papers seamen now carry to this day. As the system was set up, the burden of proof was on an accused seaman to clear himself of accusa- given the right to confront or cross-examine Government wit­ nesses against him. That led to the downfall of the program in the courts. The Federal Bureau of In­ vestigation, which undoubtedly sup­ plied. most of the information against accused seamen, has al­ ways resisted proposals that it re­ veal its informants at security hearings on the ground that it would destroy the informants' fu­ ture usefulness. All told, the screening program went over some 300,000 seamen, longshoremen and other water­ front workers and ruled out 1,800, SAN FRANCISCO—A spurt of or little better than one-half of one shipping which promises to con­ percent, as being of doubtful tinue has taken 113 Seafarers off loyalty. the beach, including 19 Class C Touring new SlU Health Center near headquarters, Seafarers J. men, during the past period. Swidersici, bosun; J. Martin, wiper, and W. Polston, steward depH; Eleven ships were in port with pause at reception counter to examine decoration. Building has the Afoundria (Waterman), Law­ been decorated, air-conditioned, and lit with recessed fluorescent rence Victory (Miss.) and Steel fixtures. It will open in April. » Fabricator (Isthmian) paying off and the Afoundria and Steel Fabri­ cator signing on. There were eight ships in transit—the Topa Topa, Antinous, and Wacosta (Water­ The American Coal dispute is marking time waiting for clarification of the temporary man), Steel Advocate, Steel Direc­ restraining order issued in Federal Court against the company. The clarification is expect­ tor (Isthmian). Alice Brown, Mary ed in the next few days in the form of a temporary injunction which will define how the com­ Adams (Bloomfield) and Coe Vic­ tory (Vic. Carriers). pany is to operate its ships in BALTIMORE — Organizing ef­ the immediate future. The rul­ issued, is expected to spell out just ships. How they are to be manned The future looks very good with forts in this port are beginning to ing would apply while the Na­ what hiring practices and other is one of the questions that prob­ two payoffs scheduled so far, and pay off, reports Agent Earl Shepably will be decided when Judge more expected. Port agent Marty pard. The SIU Harbor and Inland tional Labor Relations Board acts conditions prevail. Once the NLRB disposes of the Walsh issues his temporary in­ Breithoff has the welcome mat out Waterways Division has won an 'on charges of unfair labor prac­ election covering the bargemen for'rated -men. tices involving hiring discrimina­ case and decides who has the right junction. and bridgeinen of the Western tion filed against the company by to represent the ship's crews, the Maryland Railway Company by the the SIU. union involved will be free to sign impressive vote of 28 to 0. The While awaiting the action of the a standard agreement on wages, SIU here has several other peti­ Federal Court,the Labor Board has hiring and other provisions. tions pending and is now turning At present, American / Coal is postponed the date for opening its full effort to signing up Old Bay hearings on the Sltl charges. The operating four ships, one of them Line and NBC" Line. restraining order and the expected the Coal Miner, purchased private­ Question: How well do you manage to keep up with news temporary injunction were .sought ly, and three other GovernmentThe overwhelming support en­ by the Labor Board so as to main­ chartered vessels which it man­ events while you are away at sea? joyed by the SIU in the Western tain equitable hiring and employ- aged to get out despite intensive Mai'yland vole, Sheppard com­ Federico Reyes, DM: In most Arthur Sajeviek, OS: Usually mented, shows that miscellaneous picketing up and down th& coast conditions. No Ships Or Crews since the beginning of December. foreign ports you can manage to there is at least one man on the harbor crafts in the port are an.xget hold of a US ship that has The original restraining order. Three more government ships, ious for SIU representation. He newspaper. Of short wave radio expressed confidence that more Issued by Judge Lawrence Walsh, the Thomas Paine in New York course reading In addition, if election victories would be forth­ stops the company from giving and the Harry L. Glucksman and the LOG helps anything of im­ coming out of petitions now pend­ preference to the National Mari­ Martha Berry in Savannah, were keep you up to portance comes time Union in hiring crews for its hung up at repair yard depots by ing before the National Labor Re­ date on Union up the radio op­ lations ships and from excluding Seafar­ picket line action until recently. Board. and marine news. erator will let ers from its vessels. The bas^ for Two weeks ago, the company ob­ Also there are Job Activity Lukewarm the crew know. the order^ was an NLRB finding tained an injunction against pick­ many men who For example, on Job activity has been just luke­ which heTd that the company's eting the Thomas Paine and last have short wave the Steel Tra­ warm although there were a num­ contract with NMU was illegal be­ week a similar order was issued in radios aboard veler, we knew ber of ships in port for the period. cause it was signed before Ameri­ Savannah against thd picketing ship, and we get news that way about the Alcoa Pilgrim collision Seven ships paid off, nine signed can Coal had any ships or crews there. without difficulty. • right after it happened. on and 12 were in transit. The The orders clear the way for for any union to represent. 4" 4" Oremar, Baltore, Marore, Cubore, , The temporary injunction, when the company to reactivate the "Eric Joseph, MM: The LOG, Earl Wilcox, AB: It's possible to Feltore (Ore), Barbara Fritchie get English language newspapers news magazines and the grapevine (Liberty), and Mae (Bull) paid off from topside all or magazines like while the Feltore, Oremar, Bal­ help. I have my "Life" in many tore, Marore, Cubore (Ore), Calown short wave places. I also mar (Calmar), Barbara Fritchie set and pick up carry my own (Liberty), Emilia (Bull) and the newscasts direct short wave radio Mermaid signed on. from the States. set aboard ship WASHINGTON—A perennial legislative flower, the auto­ The ships that were serviced In some ports you matic ,call signal selector is up before Congress again and is and many other were the Chilore, Venore (Ore), can get American men do the same. meeting with the same hostile reception as last year. The Then too, most newspapers, and Steel Rover, Steel Admiral (Isth­ Coast Guard^ Maritime Ad-"*you can buy mian), Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Run­ radio operators "T i m e" and ner (Alcoa), Evelyn, Jean (Bull), ministration and Federal Com­ shack. Xiie proposed'system would will post import­ little or no advantage, the ant news bulletins in the messhall "Newsweek" almost anywhere In Bienville (Waterman), Pennmar munications Commission have have ROU said, because a shore station for the crew to read. the world. (Calmar), Robin Locksley, Robin all come out against installation of would be unlikely to know the Gray (Seas Shipping). >i > tit the equipment on cargo ships. specific call numbers of any vessels James A. Browne, OS: You can't Edward J. Taylor, ch. steward: The auto-alarm proposal would that might be in the area. The I keep up mostly by reading the keep up to date very well. When enable shore stations to reach a ROU characterized it as "one more you hit port you LOG. In Japan ehip even when the operator Is off piece of complex equipment aiid can grab a on my last trip it watch by sending out the ship's a headache for the radio operator." was possible to "Time" or a Seafarers overseas who want call signal. The ship's signal would In their joint objections, the Gpyget copies of the "Newsweek" and to get in touch with headquar­ ring an alarm device to wake the ernment agencies pointed out that "N e w York catch up on ters in a hurry can do so by radio operator. any piece of equipment should be Times" and "The events. But usu­ cabling the Union at its cable The Radio Officers Union had subject to thorough testing before News." They ally if you go for­ address, SEAFARERS NEW previously gone on record against it is made compulsory. It said the were old papers eign you fall be­ YORK. the device pointing out that the new equipment was not efficient but were fresh hind excect if Use of this address will assure existing automatic call system al­ enough and might respond to nu­ news for us. They you are lucky speedy transmission on all mes­ lows every ship to respond to the merous false alarms with unneces­ also had some enough to find an international distress signal by sary annoyance . of the operator ^hil^Iphia newspapers jivailable American publication for sale when sages and faster sei-vice for the men involved. ringing an alarm bell in the radio while he is off watch. overseas. you get shore leave, i SF Welcomes Shipping Spurt Await Court Action In Coal Beef Bargemen Vote SIU, 28 To 0 INQUIRING SEAFARER US Gov't Agencies Again Rap Call Signal Selector Union Has Cable Address !. 'I �Pajro Sis SEAFARERS LOG 10,000 Protest 'Rights' Law Matvb IS, 1957 YOUR DOllARS WORTB INDIANAPOLIS—Some 10,000 union members filled the State House here in protest to the passage of a "right to work" act which would outlaw the union shop in Indiana. The act was the first such law to be "passed in a major industrial state. The members demonstrated Outside the office of Governor The governor met with leaders states which have passed such By Sidney Margoiius Harold Handley who, although of the unions but refused to change laws. he refused to sign the bill, would his stand. The Governor's action It is believed that passage of the not come out and veto it. The bill adds Indiana to a list consisting of bill was influenced by strike Living Cost Variations in US will be made law without his signa­ Iowa, Nebraska, North and South violence which has shaken the With the cost of living-having marched to new heights despite the ture Dakota and thirteen southern state. At Princeton the 116-day Bureau of Labor Statistics' predictions of "stability," some surprising old strike at the Potter-Bumfield facts about comparative living expenses have been developed by aManufacturing Co. was settled wage-and-prices expert for this department. after a four-month old daughter of The facts are, Living eosta are not necessarily smaller In small citieil non-striking parents was shot. In than big towns, are hot cheaper in the South, and are not lower in low-*1955 the national guard was called pay areas. out after nine persons, most of In the chmi with this article, you'll find estimated annual living them pickets, were wounded by costs for a wage-earner family In various cities. The costs listed in gunfire at the Perfect Circle Corp. this chart bring up to date the Bureau of Labor Statistics' famous in New Castle. "modest but adequate" budget for a family of husband, wife, and two It was also announced in Wash­ children under 15. When they said "modest" they weren't fooling. ington that an investigation would This budget allows the husband one heavy wool suit every three years,be made to answer rumors that the wife a heavy wool coat every four years, and the whole family federal employees of the Depart­ three phone calls a week. ° ment of Agriculture had lobbied This chart shows that living costs in big cities such as New York, for the passage of the Indiana Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit, are no higher and are sometimes "righ^ to work" law. even lower than in smaller cities such as Portland. Ore., Seattle, Hous­ "Bight to work" bills outlaw the ton, Atlanta, Milwaukee and Minneapolis, it also shows the surpris­ union shop and any other form ingly high living costs in the South. In fact, a University of Pittsburgh of union security. They also compel economics professor, John F. Henderson, has pointed out that there is unions to represent and bargain no relation between eamlpgis and the cost of living in any given city. for non-members in a bargaining For example, it costs about as much to live in Atlanta as in Detroit, unit. Los Angeles and Chicago. But average industrial wages in Atlanta are 26 to 34 percent less than in these highly-unionized cities. Similarly; living costs in Memphis and Bichmond, Va., which are not shown in this chart but run close to thoSe in Atlanta according to previous sur- veys, are higher than in New York and a number of other cities in the Salvage crews worked on stricken Fairisle for months before they North and West. There are excep- • succeeded In righting the vessel. Ship sank after harbor collision. tions. New Orleans, one of the lowest-pay tpwns in .the country, WASHINGTON—One of the few American C-2s ever Al­ NEW YOBK—Shipping for the and depressed Scranton, Pa., are lowed to transfer to a foreign fiag, the former SlU-manned past period has been almost nor­ among the lowest-cost cities in the freighter Fairisle will be repaired and put into service under mal, although this area is still country. San Francisco has the Panamanian registry so she recuperating from the longshore­ average industrial wage next to can quickly earn back the cos way for full-scale work on repairs. men's strike. Many ships are still Detroit, but is also now the most of an expensive salvage expensive city on the list. Its fast Besides the MA, neither the Navy being diverted to other ports due and then start producing a profit. Department, State Department nor to the tugboat tieup. increase in costs in the past five The transaction was based on years has now made it even cost­ Agent Clyde Simmons is opti­ the Bureau of Foreign Commerce "loophole" in ' the. Government' raised an objection to the sale and mistic about the future, expecting lier than Washington, DC, which ship transfer policy, which nor transfer. a large number of ships in for pay­ previously held -the dubious dis­ mally requires replacement tinction of being the most expen- Between the estimated $800,000 off within the ne^t few weeks. transferred tonnage by new con restoration cost and the $225,000 Most of these ships, he said, were sive city. struction. However, exceptions A survey some years ago' by the sale price to Universal, the Fairisle coming in from long runs and this be made if a ship has been de will have to earn over $1 million usually means *a big turnover in New York State Department of dared a constructive total loss before the deal begins to pay off. the crews. Labor also found that variations in because of a marine casualty and Obviously this is not expected to A total of 22 ships paid off, five living costs between big cities, and small cities and villages, is not as has been abandoned to the insur­ be too difficult under Panamanian- signed on and six in-transit ships great as is popularly supposed. ance underwriters. were serviced. In addition, two These facts also do much to shatter the idea that high wages raise flag operation. Bull Line ships, the Frances and living costs. The 1955-56 BLS report showed a tjrpist in Atlanta earn­ In this case, Seatraders, Inc the Beatrice, came out of tempo­ ing $47 a week, and an auto mechanic $1.57 an hour. Figures for a. bought the disabled ship from rary lay-up and took on full crews. typist in Chicago were $55.50 and an auto mechanic $2.48 an hour. Pan-Atlantic and undertook to sal­ The Camp Namanu (USCP), one However, Chicago living costs were even a little less than in Atlanta. vage it from Gravesend Bay, New of the ships paying off, transferred York, on condition that the Mari­ Except for housing, most retail prices in most cities run about the • to a foreign flag. time Administration would even­ same, especially food. tually approve its operation by a And the price of food threatens to become this year's cost-of-living Panamanian subsidiary. The Fair­ problem. According to a recent study, a moderate-income family spends isle had been in a collision with a almost a third of Its entire income on food, alone. This.^ummer with Panamanian tanker last July and pork production low, meat's price is scheduled to go up sharply. As wound up laying capsized off the an aid to keeping the coming food-price rise from doing serious dam­ PHILADELPHIA — After com­ Brooklyn shore for several months. pleting her initial three-month age to your budget, here's how the average family has been spending its food dollar. It was subsequently raised, re­ charter for the Military Sea Trans­ floated and towed to a Brooklyn portation Service, the roll-on trailMeat, fish and poultry, 28 cents; dairy products and eggs, 20; fruit shipyard. and vegetables, 14; cereals and baked goods, 12; canned foods, 9; bev­ ership Carib Queen is going erages (coffee, tea, soft drinks), 7; sweets and sugars, 5; fats shorten­ At the time Seatraders bought the into regular commercial service on ings and baking supplies, 2; miscellaneous, 3. European run from here, the ship, it contended that restoration You'll have one help in battling rising food prices, especially of meat. of the Fairisle for US-flag service company announced. The Carib Eggs and poultry will be at their lowest prices in years.this spring. would not pay because of the out­ Queen recently returned from her lay necessary for salvage and re­ first voyage to Europe carrying a LIVING COSTS IN DIFFERENT CITIES FOR FAMILY OF FOUR MATES ATTneemkcm pairs. Some time later it sold the cargo of Volkswagens as well as 12 Increase ship to its own Panamanian sub­ trailers loaded with wines, cognacs, Budget Cost, Since '51 Relative sidiary, Universal Tramp Shipping Swiss cheese, machine parts and City Population Dec., 1956 Percent Cost* other assorted cargo. She departed Company. Atlanta 470,000 $4,462 3.4 106 ' from the same port to make an­ Last week, the Maritime Admin­ Baltimore -970,000 4,550 7.9 other trip for MSTS. istration announced its approval of Boston 805,000 4,516 7.1 this sale and transfer, clearing the A second ship, the Florida Chicago 8,760,000 4,457 6.5* 105 Queen, is now under conversion Cincinnati .......... 523,000 4,494 6.8 for trailership purposes in a Jack­ Cleveland ........... 935,000 SlVAP 4,370 6.5 Make Checks sonville shipyard. She is expected Detroit 2,025,000 4,476 6.7 105 to go on the same run as the Carib YARAiS Houston, Texas 690,000 4,489 To 'SOU-A&G' 4.3 Queen. Both vessels are converted Kansas City, Mo...«.« THEFICHTSONTV. 490,000 4,206 6.2 Seafarers mailing in checks Landing Ship Docks. Los Angeles ••••••• 2,175,000 4,578 6.2 or money orders to the Union 107 A/£W LOW PRICES In addition, TMT is "currently Milwaukee 690,000 to cover dues payments are 4,576 4.3 108 ANDVCl/READRlWVS Minneapolis ......... 540,000 4,415 urged to be sure to make all of operating two sea-going V-4 tugs, 6.1 106 the Dry Tortugas and the Som­ New York City 8,050,000 4,263 them payable to the SIU-A&G 4.4 100 muCOMSMEREAT brero Key, under contract to the Philadelphia 2,140,000 District. 4,310 5.7 101 SIU's Harbor and Inland Water­ OVN PLACE. YOUR Pittsburgh >• •«•••••• 680,000 Some Seafarers have sent In 5.1 4,417 Portland, Ore. ...... 400,000 checks and money orders in the ways Divisfon. The tugs haul LST's 4,394 5.8 omE9AfO€PEMm> 103 loaded virith truck trailers between St. Louis 870,000 4,388 names of individual headquar­ 6.7 103 Florida and Caribbean ports. BTIHE SEAFARERS San Francisco ...... 790,000 ters officials. This makes for a 4,702 10.3 108 TMT's long-range plans call for Scranton, Fa 120,000 problem in bookkeeping which INriVNm-A&S'AFL 3.0 4,122 Seattle 555,000 can be avoided if checks are a fleet of trailerships, most of them 4,515 5.5 Washington, D. CT,... 860,000 made out to the Union directly. to operate on amearby-foreign and , 4,588. 3.0. inter-island. rum «•: -; I* New York Ci|y,,^kli ,100.. ^: iSeafarer'rGuido To Better Bnyinf Fairisle to Transfer Diversions Fail To Cut NY Shipping Carib Queen To Sail On Europe Run "iitm �Mairtih 18, 19ST SEAFARERS Seafarers' Family Portraits LOG Page Seven Hq Acts In Travel Check Beef Seafarers on tankers shuttling between Japan and the Persian Gulf will be able to obtain travelers' checks at the Middle East end of the run under a new agreement between the SIU and the tankship operators. • — Beefs by the crews on the to all but US hiilitary personnel shuttle runs have been piling and authorized Government em­ up since the Japanese govern­ ployees. The move was made as Suez Opens By April's End, Maybe While Pop's at' sea, world traveler Ring keeps Fred Bruggner't sons, Andrew and Robert, smiling. Ring hod two trips to Fronee as mascot of the National Liberty under his collar before Fred decided to beach him with his family at Norfolk. The rest of the family may smile, but "I don't have to if I don't want to," thinks I'/t year old Ramon Martin in his mother's arms. Antonio holds their other son, Antonio Jr., S'/j years old, in their Brooklyn home. WO^OOO-Tonners? We've Cot Dozens WASHINGTON—The revolution in shipbuilding sparked by the trend to super-duper 100,000-plus-ton tankers should increase the size of the world tanker fleet by 82 percent by mid-1965. As a matter of fact, • if present plans hold, there of 41 million tons in the world fleet will be 24 of the 100,000-ton last January 1st, An allowance for monsters afloat. This is the conclusion of the National Petroleum Council's Com­ mittee on Tanker Requirements following a global survey of the tanker picture. The only hitch is whether the world's jihipyards can handle the assignment, in view of possible steel and shipyard labor shortages in some countries over the next several years. A staggering total of 38 million deadweight -tons of tankers is under construction, on order or planned. There were 2,353 tankers Notify Union About Sick Men Ship's delegates are urged to notify the Union immediately whep a shipmate is taken off the vessel in any port because of illness or injury. Delegates should not wait until they $end in the ship's minutes but should handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ ion can determine In what man­ ner it can aid the brother. It would also be helpful If the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these notifications to Welfare Services at headquarters. scrapping, conversions or possible losses, plus obsolescence, yields the 82-percent-figure. Present world tanker tonnage" is equivalent to 2,389 T-28 and would amount to 4,346 T-2 equivalents in nine years. The report contains other headreeling figures as well: • World shipyards are solidly booked right through 1961 and, if all the ships planned are actually built, will be SRO into 1966. • The projected construction averages out to at least 300 T-2 equivalents from now through 1965. • The tanker construction race produced orders or plans for over 11 million tons between November 1-December 31, 1956. • Of the gross tonnage project­ ed, 24 ships would be of 100,000 tons or more; 39 others between 60,000 and 100,000. The report noted further that considerable Work in developing port facilities, especially drydocks and repair yards, must be done to be able to handle the influx of giant new ships. Of the 27 million tons of new tankships already being built or on order, 3 million tons (70 ships) are being constnicted in US yards. This puts'the US in fourth position," behind Japan, Oreat Britain and Sweden; in ^ab'ioftdef. '' Seattle Jobs On Upgraoe ment banned the sale of the checks part of a drive against alleged black market currency operations. SIU headquarters officials urge Seafarers on ships bound for Japan SEATTLE — As predicted last from the States to check and make peiiod, job activity has continued sure the ship carried a supply of to rise for another period with six checks sufficient to cover all needs ships paying off. and signing on in during the voyage. the past two weeks. Up until now, the shuttle crews The Wacosta (Waterman), Ocean would invariably wind up being Evelyn (Ocean), Jefferson City paid in yen and generally lost oui Victory (Victory), Westport (New on any breaks in the exchange England Ind.), Seagarden (Peim. rate. The agreement by the com Nav.) and the Seamonitor (Excel­ panics to buy the checks in Bahrein sior) paid off and later signed on. The Choctaw (Waterman), DeSoto If the diplomatic-end of the Suez simplifies matters for the crews. Under SIU working agreements, (Pan-Atlantic), Lawrence Victory Canal problem Is reasonably squared away in the next few crews must be paid in US currency (Mississippi) and Calmar's Portweeks, saivage authorities expect or checks when actual cash is not mar, Fiomar, Seamar were in to have the Canal functioning fully available. The underslanding that trarsit. Contract beefs were minor or by the end of April. However, the ships will stock up on checks steamship operators are keeping in the Persian Gulf will bring, the non-c:dstent on these vessels, port their fingers crossed and are not compaines into line with the con­ agent Jeff Gillette said. But he urged crewmembers to clamp down yet committing themselves to re­ tract. Neither the Japanese Consulate on cases of performing in foreign routing their vessels through the in New York nor the Bank of ports. With jobs on a high.level in Canal. Tokyo New York branch would con­ the Seatt'e area for many months, On the salvage front, work has firm the Japanese government begun on the sunken tug Edgar clampdown on issuance of checks and manpower tight, some profes­ Bonnet, an 841-tonner sunk half­ to seamen. Eventually the exist­ sion:' Coiil-ups have been gettii g way down the canal, and on the ence of the ban was confirmed by on SIU ships and raising cain once the" a e out of the Union's juris­ Abukir, a 1,461-ton frigate sunk the American Express Company. diction. four miles from the southern end. These are the last two major ob­ stacles to shipping. Once these are out of the way, which is expected to take about a month, the salvage experts think they can swiftly resume normal Affiliation of five additional have signed a three year contract traffic with a little dredging and unions with the AFL-CIO Indus- cover at 21,000 NYC members of other repair work. Union Department has the Building Service Employees The original target dale for clear­ trial ing the canal was May 1. and it ap­ brought the total membership of, Local 32B calling for an $8 per pears that the date will be made the lUD to 7.6 million. The new week salary increase, increased affiliations are the ILGWU, the benefits, and the institution of a with something to spare. Pulp and Sulphite Workers, the The diplomatic obstructions still Papermakers, the Commercial pension fund. Under the contract, loom as large as ever. The old Telegraphers, and the Bill Posters. the numbers covered will receive imr-u '.nte raises of $3 pef week, argument over who will collect and an additional increase of $2 4< canal tolls,. Egypt or all interna­ A new booklet enmied "AFLtional authority, is blossoming CIO Codes of Ethical Practices" per week next year. '5, i again.' In addition, there are un­ has been approved by the AFLAn agreement has been reached solved problems between Egypt CIO Executive Council for general the Communications and Israel that could cause plenty distribution. The booklet covers between Workers of America and the Ohio of trouble in the area. such subjects as the codes cover­ There is just a chance though, ing local union charters, health Consolidated Telephone Company that Seafarers on the eastbound to and welfare funds, racketeers, settling their 228-day-old strike. The strike, which started last July Asia runs, and on the round-thecrooks, communists and fascists, 15, came about when the company world ships might be- docking at and conflicts of interest. It also Port Said again before long, in­ contains sections of the AFL-CIO was purchased by the General Teleohone System, which promptly stead of taking the long, grueling constitution on ethical practices | tried to do away with most of the voyage around the Cape of Good and resolutions on investigating, provisions of their old contract, Hope. procedures in such cases. j The new contract calls for a wage PHCrtB m-r£f25 W miCL£S lact Ave welcozciedW your w J. 3; I ina-ease and an agreement on the In an address before the Duluth in" •, enance of membership Federation of Teachers Local 692, .clause. AFT President Carl J. Megel; 4. t 3; sorely criticized penny - pinching; jv,ore than 1,000 delegates to the cities and states and their "cut; 20th annual convention of the rate education' as causing a gen- Pennsylvania Industrial Union eral breakdown in education stand­ Council have adopted a resolution ards in the United States. He calling for a special convention to blamed statutes in 29 states which bring about a merger of the lUC allow districts to offer lower sal­ with the Pennsylvania Federation aries for non-degree teachers as , of Labor. The resolution proresulting in a loss of qualified poses the setting up of a united teachers. Keystone State Labor movement 3« it 4" which would have some 1.5 million The Supreme Court has agreed members. to review a case testing the clause 4> 4> 3< of the Taft-Hartley act which re­ New York printers, members of quires union officials to file non- the International Typographical communist affidavits. The case Union, voted 699 to 511 to accept arose when the NLRB ordered the a new two year agreement with ti e Bowman Transportation Co. of city's major newspaper publishers. Gadsden, Ala., not to recognize The agreement calls for $9 in wage the United Mine Workers catch­ increases over the period involved all district 50 "unless and until" it and also determines the reaii ireis formally certified as bargaining men ts on proof reading. About agents by the NLRB. The NLRB 3,500 members of New York Local has refused to certify local 50 be­ 6 are affected by the contract. cause John L. Lewis and other 3. i 3. • officers have continually refused Womanpowcr is in the news with to sign the affidavits. The case is a shortage of female workers re­ on appeal from a lower court de­ ported, particularly in office jobs. cision holding that- the NLRB has The US Labor Department has no authority to Issue such an or­ been urging a survey of the pool der. of womanpower to bring about 3) t 4" more effective use of women work­ '^i'he Realty Advisory Board on ers. It is estimated that about 2t Labor Relations Inc. and the Mld- million women work at least part toWu Realty Owners Association of the year.. �face Eiglit SEAFARERS LOCT meehl5^i9S7 T HE key link between the seagoing mem­ bership and the SlU ashore, the SEAFARERS LOG is air-mailed all over the world every two weeks to catch up with SlU ships In their next port. Along with these air mail packages for every ship come blank ship's min'utes forms, repair lists, and reports and com­ munications on other routine Union business. Timing is crucial to the process. Can the LOG meet the ship in Yokohama or PusanY With the Suez Canal out, will a vessel be in Capetown long enough for the LOG to get there? Preparation for the mailing of the next LOG started as soon as this one was completed. The never-ending process is designed to keep the SlU man on a ship as well-informed as if he had sat in at the latest Union meeting ashore. TO ALL SHIPS �•P ' • v: .. Bbtrch 15. im SEAFARERS LOG At headquarters mail room, volunteers assist in stuffing-envelopes with new LOGS. Each package must be weighed. Rates run high, vary with size and destination. PC clerk shows how ships' packages have to be separated for varied destinations. In foreign port, mail is dispatched to , other planes if needed, or local PO. ^ Sacked according to destinations, mail now goes to NY area airports. . Paire MfM While special ships' mail is completed, regular mail sacks go to post office from printer. ' Leaving US, air mail sacks are put aboard planes bound all over the world. At the end of the long trail, mail call^ Seafarera aboard ship catch up on the news from home, former ships and^«hi|anates tod union affam^ 'vV,.,. '..CI i; i-i , �SEAPAREKS iOG Paffe Ten 'Restrain' Pay Demands, FMB Member Suggests Old Timers time is here when we must call upon both steamship management year by year, the way you can and labor to aid the Government beef up production in a shoreside to hold the line against unwarrant­ plant. At that rate, seamen would ed demands not supported^ by in­ ha^e to wait 20 years between creased service and productivity. wage gains." Productivity increases, he added, "Shipyard, shoreside and seago­ would not take into account the ing labor must, like all other in­ very real problem of foreign com­ dustrial components, excercise re­ petition from runaway flags. "No straint in demands that might jeop­ matter how much seamen produce," ardize stability in the marine field." he added, "they can't compete with Wage Freeze Proposals runaway operators paying $100 a Guill's remarks echo a similar month to crewmembers." program put forth by the agency and the House Merchant Marine Committee two years ago. At that time proposals were made for a wage freeze and for a system of government controls including an Under the Union constitution arbitration panel which would have every member attending a Un­ had the final say on wage scales ion meeting is entitled to Strong protests from all mari­ nominate himself for the elected time unions, with the exception of posts to be filled at the meeting the NMU, against any form of —chairman, reading clerk and wage control effectively put a stop recording secretary. Your Un­ to the plans at the time. NMU ion urges you to take an active President Joseph Curran, appear part in meetings by taking these ing at House Merchant Marine posts of service. Committee hearings, endorsed the And, of course, all members idea of outside control of the mari­ have the right to take the floor "Thanks to the SIU Brothers time industry by an arbitrator. and express their opinions on for the benefits," writes The SIU's position was that wage any officer's report or issue un­ Brother Louis Vecchiet above restraints would arbitrarily restrict der discussion. Seafarers are of New Orleans. Below, old seamen's freedom to negotiate on urged to hit the deck at these time Seafarer Thor Thorsen economic matters. meetings and let their ship­ takes in the air outside of the Guill's speech to the Kings Point mates know what's on their Norwegian Seaman's Insti-. graduates asked that they exert minds. "leadership and . . . influence . tute, Chicago. your shipmates to help fight tend­ encies that might dim the bright promise ahead . . Tying wages to productivity is a relatively new suggestion in the maritime field. In manufacturing, where increased productivity is a Many ship's delegates were men­ you would have to go far to beat product of constant improvement tioned this week for their fine Howard Menz who was the ship's of equipment and purchase of new services. Among representative on the Fort Bridger machine tools, the idea has won them were Arne for a full year. This was one of wide support. Hansen on the the US Petroleum Tankers that Newer Ships Margaretf Brown was on a Persian Gulf shuttle In the maritime industry, in­ who received a which meant the crew had no di­ creased productivity depends not vote of thanks rect contact with any Union hall on crewmembers but on construc­ "for a job well in the course of that time. tion of newer, faster ships which done on the past When the crew got back to the can deliver more pounds of cargo voyage" and who States, headquarters patrolmen per days' work. It would also mean was reelected went up to the payoff prepared for supplying ships with full cargoes. unanimously. Joe the usual heavy load of beefs that Hansen Cargo offerings, of course,, fluctu­ Henry of the would tend to accumulate in that ate widely from trip to trip and Royal Oak, Albert D. Smith of the time. To their astonishment, they cannot be foxeseen in advance. Choctaw, also received thanks for found that Menz had brought the An SIU headquarters spokesman a good job. ship in as clean as a whistle. All pointed out that the average mer­ But when it comes to delegates, disputes had been settled and an exceilent working relationship had been established between officers and crew despite the trying and difficult conditions on this run. The kicker in the story _ is that Menz is a probationary book mem­ ber holding 'B' seniority. Normally, of course,- the Union encourages men with an 'A' rating to hold delegates' jobs. But Menz' perfor­ mance proves that there are plenty of good Union men among the group that started. going to sea in recent years. Unfortunately, the Fort Bridger went Liberian, despite the sterling performance of officers and crew. Speak Out At SIU Meetings "pjir^Qr a Seafarer! ?MiMoii£AfPmiS(m.&iocAFsmi/i& VMB YoUkBATfHBhiAlL. CITIIt SKRVICI NORPOLK'(Clti** SarviM), Dae. 35—Chairman, I. Mean; faeratary# t. Kellna. Need new iron. Beefa to ba taken to delegate. Pantry man to help crew mess serve chow. Radio to be turned oB during meal hours. Vote to payoff coastwise trip after New Year's. SUZANNI (Bull), Jan. 13—Chairman, W. Tragambo; Sacratary, C. Prota. $3 "from last trip cannot be located. To start ship's fund. New delegate and treasurer elected. Gen­ eral discussion on Improving and vary(ngsmenus. Wringer on washing ma­ chine to ba replaced. To purchase new washing machine upon arrival in NY. KINGS POINT, NY—Speaking to the graduating class of the Kings Point Merchant-Marine Academy here, Ben Guill of the Federal Maritime Board has implied that sea unions should hold off on contract de-^ chant vessel is in service about 20 mands. years. "You can't improve the Guill told the cadets "the cargo carrying capacity of a ship, TUB fOOD AMT> VKlCeSAra/fiOvJM Marcfi !{?• 1957= if iSf % No matter the time nor the place, it's up to the cook not only to feed the crew, but to keep th*m happy too. It may have been around Christmas time and they may have been off the China coast, yet a hearty vote of thanks went to chief cook Earl B. Harrison of the Fort Bridger for his making "fine pizza pie for the crew." Cook C. Coudeli mjay not have made pizza, but there is no denying-the reports on his r excellent baking by the erew of the Council Grove. W. H. gARRUTH (Trans Fual), Dae. 1<—Chylrman, A. Bargantr Sacratary, J. eilHard. Bequest ice water fountain watch standers. Arrange for separate rooms for .engine department men. Only two rooms available for watch standers. Three oUers -in one and three firemen in other; Vote of thanks to steward dept. . CANTICNY (Cities Service), Jan. 31 — Secretary, Adams. Minute's si. lence in honor of Harry I.undeberg (deceased). Flag was raised at half mast where it remained until sun­ down. RION (Actlum), Jan. 13—Chairman, S. Mangold; Sacratary, C. Hopkins. Captain Passaris had promised Bro. TannehiU and Bro. Phlpps, deck del. in New Orleans, that he would put American money before arrival in Is­ tanbul. Whereas the Captain put:out the draw in. lire at the rate of three to one. and, whereas the tourist ex-, change was S.25 to one, it was moved by Spires and seconded by Landry, that we contact the American Consul and try to get a better exchange, no­ tify the Captain/of our intentions, and then write a letter to headquar-, ters. Motion carried. WACOSTA (Waterman), Jan. 4 — Chairman, R. Parady; Secretary, J. P. Baliday. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good services rendered. Also suggested that the safety committee's report be read by' every member for future reference. FEDERAL (Trafalgar), Jan. 1* — Chairmen, N. Vrlollek; Secrefery, O. L. r^ehen. Request any info on what it to happen to person who assaulted two crewmen with a meat clever on Oct. 20 while at sea. Mail situation still bad. Vote, of thanks to steward In ongino room. Communications ' department for holiday feasts. posted. Jan. 33—Chairman, R. Ewar; SeersDEL SANTOS (MIts.), Feb. 3—Chair­ tsry, A. Sargont. One man - missed H. Gaubert; Secretary, F. B. ship. Few hours disputed - overtime, man, Naely. Suggested that the patrolman to ba referred to patrolman. Repair be called and a thorough count of the list to be submitted. actual linen on board be taken and that It be brought up to par as this COR VICTORY tVletory Carriers), has been running out of towels Dec. 14—Chelrmen, C. Lewson; Secre- ship for the last two trips. tery, H. Frenklfn. Report on,' repair Hst. Chief mate missed ship: recom­ ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Jan. 31— mended that he not be permitted to sail SIU ships in future. Short of Chairman, E. G. McNabi Secretary, F. R. Napoll. The repairs should he money for draw. Fine crew. Report about using bed spreads on decks., as brought to the attention of the board­ rugs in rough weather. Recommended ing patrolman on the payoff because strips of canvas in galley and pantry. they have been ignoring most of the Some disputed overtime. One man repairs for the last few trips. missed ship. Vote of thanks to stew­ OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), ard department for fine Thanksgiving, dinner. Recreation room to be Feb. 3—Chalrihan, R, Oavlne; Secre­ tary, W. Lovett. There was a discus­ •ougeed. sion concerning the laundry machine. MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), Jan. 33— It was suggested that the erew and Chairman, H. Starck; Secretary, M. the officers, together should chip in Eichenko. Ship's fund $115.70. Seven and purchase a new washing machine, cases of Pepsi-Cola on hand. Reports the crew to. pay two thirds of the accepted. New delegate .elected. Del­ cost, and the officers to pay one third egate to consult patrolman about ' of the cost. This was approved by the membership present, and some blowers for tanks while mucking. donations for this purpose were re­ SBATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Sealrain), ceived. Jan. It—Chairman, J. Cohen; Secre­ TRANSATLANTIC (Pd^lflc Water­ tary, J. Fsdisw. Two men missed ship. Held meeting on food situation. Cre-.v ways), Jan. 31—Chairman, J, Kestel; Secretary, J. DIetsch. Received word wants more cheese for night lunch. Dee. 38—Chairman, W. Saltras; Sec­ from Seattle at 9:30 AM regarding the retary, D. Rundblad. New delegate observance in memory and respecte elected. Request company to supply to the late Brother Harry Lundeberg. steward on storing day. List of stores Flag placed at half-mast and all un­ being sent aboard by company to en­ necessary work stopped. able steward to check list. Discussion FENNMAR (Calmer), Jan. 4—Chair­ on new feeding system. Present one man, V, E. Monte; Secretary, Vase. unsatisfactory. Delegale asked each and every one to cooperate with the skipper and do PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Fen Oceanic Nev.) Jen. 14—Chairmen, their job in the SIU way as he it R. High; Secretary, W. Welsh. Repair with us 100%. list still pending. Repairs in engine REBECCA (Maritime Ovsrtaas), Jan. dept. are complete. New delegate 30—Chairman, H. Hernandez; Secre­ elected. tary, T. Carmlchaai. $11.35 in fund. Some disputed OT. Ship's water tanks FAIRLAND (Waterman), Oct. Chairman, J. LaCoste; Secretary, V. to be checked for contamination as Fitzgerald. One man deserted ship in result of numerous- cases of dysentery Miami. Ship's fund $25. Man who among crewmembers. Suggestion to deserted. ship to be barred from sail­ all ship's not to take on any stores ing SIU- ships in future. His attitude such as fruits, vegetables, and shrimp. towards his shipmates very intoler­ We have found out the hard way with many dysentery cases in tiia able. crewi We think it is better to use a can opener and be safe. CAROLYN (Bull), Oct. 14—Chair­ man, A. Aragonas; Sacratary, E. C. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seas), Jan. 37 Martin. Some disputed overtime. P. Murphy; Secretary, Sidp's fund $13. Report accepted. Li­ —Chairman, R. SIroit. Ten (10) hours disputed brary to bo changed while in New overtime. Suggest speaker in York. Messhall to be kept clean at messhall be repaired that and also an ad­ night time. Cups, plates, etc. to be ditional fan is requested. placed in sink. Bathrooms to be kept clean. ROBIN WENTLEY (Seat Shipping), Jan. 30—Chairman, L. Karalunas; MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct. Secretary, C. Mathews. Suggestions: 7—Chairman, C. Long; Sacratary, W, (1) men be careful not to take Morse. Repair lists to be turned in. too That time and/or overload wash­ Cook hospitalized in Japan; headquar­ ing much machiilh. (2) All crewmembers ters notified. One man missed ship In cooperate with purser in getting ail Japan. Handle washing machine with customs declarations In promptly so care. All extra change from payoff as not to delay draws. (3) Steward to be placed in ship's fund. asks all to return soiled linen prompt­ ly to avoid shortages along coast. (4) TEXMAR (Calmer), Oct. 13—Chelr­ Bosun asks that cots not be left on ,, men, L. Barch; Secretary, J. Ruttar. deck in ports to avoid damage and $10 given to brother hospitalized in theft, and hindrance to deck depart­ Seattle. Ship's fund $5,50. New dele­ ment. gate elected. Discussion on safety of ship. Vote of thanks to messman. All ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jan. departments to have repair list' in 37—Chairman, W. Bryeler; Sacratary, befora reaching Canal. D. Beard. Watertight doors and ports were not fixed. Unsafe conditions in MASSMAR (Calmar), Sapt. 3* — aft pumpman were not remedied. Chairman, J. RIsbeck; Sacrataryt, o. Clapper valves still out of order on Wolf. Report accepted. New delegate port side. Engine department not elected. Messroom to be kept clean— satisfied with sanitary work. n cupa to be washed. Oct. 14—Chairman, J. RIsback; Sac­ STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Dec. 3$ ratary, P. Carllno. . Washing machine —Chairman, P. Spencer; Secretary, W. to be repaired. AU hands not as­ Thompson. New delegate elected. signed a job on fire and boat driU to Washing machine in bad shape, go . give a hand cranl^ng out life boats. easy on it. Dirty linen to be returned. Steward department shower to ba Jan. 30—Chairman, W. La Nasa; cleaned and painted. Report accepted. Secretary, W. Gillasplo. S5.20 in fund. MesstaaU to be kept clean. Request that name calling should cease. Leftover vegetables' have been MCKITTRICK HILLS (Wssforn known to be in coffee cans, in the Tankers), Sapt. 33 — Chairman, B. refrigeration room, for as many as Rllsyi Sacratary, M. CIten. Ship's five (5) days before being used again, fund $19.94. Report accepted. New some are unfit to use again. Keep fans needed In all rooms. Ship sailed passageways quiet, so that off watch short one maq. Vote of thanks ta men can sleep. steward department. Oct. 13—Chairman, R. Hampton; STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Dsc. 30 Sacratary, O; Nichols. Repairs to ba —Chairman, W. Valazquez;' Sacratary, mada In New York. Ship's fund $3.83. H. Kllmon. Suggest that the coffee be Onei member hospitalized in Puerto made by 7:15 AM,, and also that La Gnu, Venezuela—headquartert..nor enough coffpe - be left for the men tlfled. ' Request separata rooms tor coming' off lookout. �Pace Elevea SEAFARERS LOG Manh 15. 1957 New Ship Giveaway Proposed In Senate Sff'// In TAere' \ WASHINGTON—Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota has urged the passage of a proposal which would -authorize the sale of 12 Liberty-type vessels from the US reserve fleet to India. This proposal came on the offered for sale of merchant ves­ heels of another announce­ sels to Brazil, the Philippines, ment that the Peruvian govern­ ment wax sending out feelers as to the possibility of their purchasing some vessels also. Discussions have already been held with US shipping officials here, with a view to obtaining en­ abling legislation for a new amendment to the 1946 ship sales act. In his proposal. Senator Hum­ phrey stressed the need of these ships by the Indian government and the boon it would be to IndianAmerican relations if it was passed. Although the Senator emphasized the fact" that these- ships were to be used in coastal trade only, and that they would not compete in any way with American companies, maritime unions see two danger­ ous possibilities that might result from the siale. One is the obvious fact that the use of these ships in their coast­ wise business would release those vessels now in that trade to compete with US ships. Another factor is the possibility of this sale starting a precedent for other nations to follow in securing American ships at bargain prices foi their merchant shipping. In the past, proposals have been LOff- '*• On Wednesday, March 6, the Sailors Union of the Pacific celebrated its 72nd birthday. They did it SUP style—^with an agreement providing the first genuine pension coverage for seamen sailing West Coast tankers. The few organizations that survive to the SUP's age are too often old and weary, hut the SUP is as vigorous and militantas it was 72 years ago. In the years that followed, the dynamic spirit of the Sail­ LAKE CHARLES— Shipping, ors 'under the leadership of Andrew Furuseth and Harry and activity in general, has picked Lundeberg racked up the most impressive list of gains in sea­ up in this area, reports agent Le- faring history. The SUP's accomplishments embrace the Maguire, La Folroy Clarke, between a number of ahips passing through and the lette. White and Jones Acts, the first hiring hall, and a string port's own version of the Mardi of other firsts. Gras. The pension plan for tankermen is proof that the SUP is 11 In-Transits still moving head to provide new benefits for its members and The Royal Oak (Cities Service) leadership for all seamen. Lk. Charles Has Mild' Mardi Cras paid oft while there were 11 ships In transit for the period. They were the Government Camp, Cities Service Miami, Chiwawa, Bents Fort, Bradford Island, C S Norfolk, and the Winter HiU (Cities Serv­ ice); Val Chem (Valentine); Pan Oceanic Transporter (Pan Oceanic) and Del Campo (Miss). The port also handled one SUP tanker. All ships were reported in good shape. There has been no progress in the contract talks between the Machinist's Union and,the Colum­ bia Southern Chemical Co. The strike at the company is continu­ ing. The Mardi Gras, he is sorry to say, was a mild one, unlike the rip-roaring affair New Orleans boasts. ^ Too Many Aceidentss Shipping Rise Cheers Tampa TAMPA — With an-eye to the comfort of the Seafarers on the beach in this area, and to improv­ ing the looks of the branch hall, a motion has been made before the membership to buy a television set and some new furniture. The new chairs will undoubtedly get a big play from the set-watchers. . Agent Tom Banning reports shipping was good for the last period and should continue to im­ prove.- The Citarus Packer (Water­ man) was the only ship to pay off while the Bents Fort (Cities Serv­ ice), Bienville (Waterman), and Coeur D'Alene Vic. (Vic. Carriers) came into port for In-transit serv­ ice. The recent rash of ship accidents, including the two latest collisions in the Delaware River and Upper New York Bay, point up again the hazards of navigation in heavily traveled waterways. Moreover, they emphasize the fact that ship collisions con­ John McWilliams, 52: Brother tinue to occur with distressing frequency despite the modern McWilliams died navigation and detection devices with which most ships, in­ s of a heart ail­ cluding merchantmen, are now equipped. > ment In Nor­ wood, Massachu­ It is true that the factor of human error must always be setts, on January considered in accidents. But human error is only one factor 6, 1957. He is and the recent rash of collisions would seem to indicate the survived by his need for additional studies of navigation procedures. daughter, Mrs. i Rita Werdann, of Screening Puzzle An odd situation has been revealed by the statement of the Coast Guard commandant asking that the screening program Get That SS be abandoned. The commandant said it could no longer work Number Right because he was unable to-produce witnesses to confront the Seafarers filing vacation accused seamen with. money claims, should make sure The right of accused seamen to be able to confront and that they use their correct So­ cross-examine their witnesses was upheld by the Federal cial Security number. Use of Courts, as the traditional privilege of US citizens. the vtrrong number means a cler­ If the witnesses are unavailable it is probably because the ical headache for the Vacation FBI insists that it cannot reveal its sources of information. Plan office and slows up the That being the case, one of two conclusions may be inferred handling of payments. Also, a Seafarer who uses the' as the Government's feelings on the subject: (a) Subversives incorrect Social Security num­ rsre being permitted to sail because it is more important to ber is crediting his tax deduc­ protect a witness than to punish the guilty, or (b) the Gov­ tions to some other US worker. ernment thiq^ It idQ^sn't reglly matter if there are Conunimr ists on.ships...lt':^,.'\. \ . x" • . l-V:'; : Jackson Heights, NY. Brother Mc­ Williams Joined the Union on January 2, 1951, and was sailing In the steward department. He was buried In Cypress Hills Cemetery. 4^ » James J. Crotty, 63: Brother Crotty died In Brooklyn, NY, from a Iractm-ed skull and a crushed chest. The cause of the Injuries Is not known. There was no next of kin designated. Brother Crotty joined the Union on December 1, 1951, and was sailing In the stew­ ard department. Burial took place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Trieste, Japan, and South Korea. Should the sale be approved many more such Inquiries may be ex­ pected. Although the Peruvian request did not state what type of ships they wanted, it did say that they were to be used in trade between Peru and the United States. The SIU and other unions will seek Congressional action barring these proposals to protect American ship­ ping and jobs of US seamen. Robin Line Sold, Keeps Its Identity An agreement has been reached between Moore-McCormack Lines and Seas Shipping Company for Mooremack to buy and operate the Robin Line. The Robin Line ves­ sels will be operated under the ex­ isting name as a separate division of Mooremack. Formal announcement of the purchase agreement was made last week. It will be completed when the purchase receives the approval of the Federal Maritime Board. The FMB's okay is needed because both of the companies are subsid­ ized operators. Not In African Trade William R. Moore, president of Mooremack, specified that Robin Line would not lose its identity. Mooremack does not operate in the South and West African trade which has been Robin Line's spe­ cialty. Purchase of Robin Line will give Mooremack four essential trade routes including East Coast to South America, East Coast to Scandinavia and West Coast to South America. With the addition of the Robin Line vessels, Moore­ mack will operate a fieet of 50 ships. in New Orleans, La., as a result of a lung ailment. "There was no next of kin designated. New Or­ leans was his last known address. ti t> Alfonso Olaguibel, 49: Brother Olaguibel died in the USPHS Hos­ pital in Galves­ ton, Texas, on January 14, 1957, from a cerebral hemorrhage. He Is survived by his mother, Mrs. Aracely Olagui­ bel, of Villa Las Lomas, San Juan, PR. Brother Olaguibel became a member of the Union on Jime 27, 1940, and was sailing In the engine department. i 4^ 4" Albert T. Cooper, 65: Brother Cooper died In the USPHS Hos­ pital In New Orleans, La., as a result of an Inflamatian of the bronchi and lungs. There was no next of kin designated. His last . . Hqmer Wlnbome, 46: On Decem­ known address was Thomasville, ber di-lOSei-Brotbeo-Wlnbonto-died Ga, M —,•1! �Diplomat At Work Captain Caught In Own Trap Over Water Beef Nobody "trifles" with his time, says the skipper of the Rebecca. Just to prove it, he tried to rap a $100 fine on a crewmember for "delaying the vessel" although he appar­ ently got himself caught up tend with possibly contaminated in a bight in the process. The episode took shape water as well. They urged a check after the ship left Bombay for South Africa with many cases of dysentery in the crew. Already concerned with the condition of the fresh stores from India, SIU crewmen were unwilling to con- "Bosun Charlie (top! has the diplomatic touch a bosun needs," says A. E. Auers on the Steel Maker, and bosun C. E. Lee Jr. seems to be practicing his striped-pants manner right here with a native officer in Karachi. Above, on the Sunion {I to r) are W. T. LaClair, bosun; J. H. McDonald, deck engi­ neer, and Bob "Tiny" Sullivan, wiper. They were on a trip over to to France and back from Norfolk. Breather in the messhall pro­ vided on anonymous shipmate with, a chance to grab some photos. ACROSS 1. Veteran sailor 5. Kind of snake 8. Short, abrupt wave action 12. Always 13. Kind of jacket 14. Export from Argentina 13. Source of Blue Nile 16. Put inside 18. Jimmy —, boxer 20. Water animal 21. - Silkworm 23. Iron 27. Anger 30. Spots 32. Hey. —! 33. What a ship­ mate should be 36. Turkish officer 37. On one's own 38. Indian weight 39. Discourage 41. Close to 43. Soft drink 45. Grand — 49. Party featuring music 63. Lay cobble­ stones 64. Dollar bills 53. Kind 56. Sword 57. Top of head 58. Stain 59. Damp and humid DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. Fixes, as sails Of grandparents Siberian river. Swap 22. Charged 5. Copy particles 6. In a startling way 24. Old ships 7. Rate of speed 25. — seaman 26. Sly look 8. Deadly disease 9. Belonging to 27. Deck condition him in winter 10. Kind of poem 28. City in Itaiy 11. Pedal; Abbr. 29. Give off. as 17. Run away: slang smoke 19. Teutonic earth 31. Filet of — goddess 34. Exact 1 2 1^ 1^' 35. 40. 42. 44. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 31. Famous skipper Fabulous bird Tied up Placed Cloth from bark AU tied up Vegetable Cleaner Girl's name Group of .similar articles 52. Supplement of the tanks on arrival. (They also want to warn off all ships from taking on fruits, vege­ tables and shrimp in India. "It's better to use the can opener and be safe.") After much dickering in Cape­ town with ship's delegate W. K. Dodd, said secretary T. W. Carmichael, "the captain promised to have an analysis made that after­ noon, certainly by 8:30 . . . "But it soon became apparent he was stalling," a suspicion proved justified after shipmate C. Roosa, who was going to the American consul anyway, told the consul about the water situation. The consul later called the captain ashore, but the ship sailed when he returned. "It was 5:45 at the time, three hours earlier than his own 'dead­ line' for the water check. Even so, the captain told Roosa he would be charged' $100 for 'delaying the ship' as a result of the captain's being called ashore . . . Any ques­ tions, doctor?" French Lovely Falls Short Of'Billing' For a while there, it looked to his shipmates as if Sea­ farer Eddie D e m o s s had struck paydirt and found "the per­ fect playmate" for his hours ashore. Since the "playground" at the time was Rouen, France, Eddie earned the envy of the entire crew. Then, after a trip ashore, Eddie came back to the Oceanstar with his hands scratched up some. This 3 12 15 18 49 50 51 ^4 57 Answer On Page 14 Burly March 15. ISST SEAFARERS LOG Pawre Twelve A few of the boys checked up on ddie later and "sure enough he made friends with a 'lovely fe­ male' " in one of the local ginmills. However, the female in question, admittedly a lovely specimen. Was only a female Persian cat which Eddie had innocently befriended. Like many a dame, she had cut him up a bit for his pains. "Still, Eddie's lucky," our anony­ mous society reporter writes. "Milk doesn't cost as much as champagne, and with d can of sar­ dines begged from the steward, Eddie and the cat seem to be en­ joying themselves. To each his own, as they say." Crews Mourn Lundeberg Loss To the Editor: I am wr ting this In memory of a man who gave his all to win a place in the world, as well as the best living condi­ tions end wages, for the seafar­ ing man. He thought only for bettering things for seamen like ourselves, instead of doing things for himself. He battled hard, fair and straight down the line in every letters To The Editor All letters to-thc editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by" the writer. Names mill be withheld upon request. fight with the shipowners or anyone else who tried to stepon SIU or SUP seamen or take anything away from them. Truly he was a gallant and great union man and leader, and the father of our great SIU. He was always ready and willing to help in any union beef for the better­ ment of all working people. Yes, Harry, as you take your place in the great beyond and watch over us, be assured we will miss you. You have carved a place in all our hearts and the name "Harry Lundeberg" will remain with us for the balance of our days. So long, friend, and thanks from all of us for a job weU done. May we all be just half the man you have been. J. R. Prestwood SS Alcoa Carsair 5. 4 A special meeting was held aboard the SS Cantigny in Port­ land, Maine, in honor of our deceased brother, Harry Lunde­ berg. After a report on the death of Brother Lundeberg, there was a moment's silence in his honor. The meeting was brought to a , close by raising the flag at half mast, where it remained until sundown. William Adams Ship's delegate ... A telegram of sympathy was sent to the Sailors Union hall in San Francisco to be for­ warded to the family of Brother Harry Lundeberg on behalf of the crewmembers of the SS Mankato Victory. August Lazzaro Ship's delegate 4" , 4" if . . . Special meeting called to order on the Ocean Ulla Jan­ uary 31, 1957, at 2 PM, with George F. Blackmore as chair­ man and Ed O'Connell as sec­ retary. This meeting observed g five-minute period of silence in memory of the late Harry Lundeberg, ending and ad­ journed at 2:20 PM, with 18 members present. John MacPherson Ship's delegate 4> 41 i4 (Ed.'Note: Funeral services for Brother Lundeberg, who died Jan. 28, were held on Jan. 31 in San Francisco. Memorial meet­ ings in all ports, and aboard ships in port and at sea, marked the occasion at the same time.) 4' 4i To the Editor: I just 'heard that Harry Lundeberg is dead. What a loss to Seafarers! Brother Lundeberg was' a fighter and he was honest. I recall working under him in the 1946 strike in San Francisco. His men listened to him because 'they had great confidence in him. I remember one time while the war was still on in 1944 or '45. He was telling about how there were many younger fel­ lows coming aboard the ships and how the Union.didn't have thj time to train them how to act like sailors on a ship. "When one of these boys comes up to you and asks you something, show 'em! Don't just tell 'em, show 'em," he said. "And then show 'em and tell 'em everything else about ycir union and about going to sea that you think will help them ... If you don't, you're just a goddam fool!" I hadn't followed Brother Lundeberg's career closely be­ cause I've spent my 13V2 years on Union ships ' - the SIU-A&G. But, disregardi.ig that, I have always admired, and I think I '•an say, honorably,, loved Harry Lundeberg. May God rest his soul! Thurston Lewis SS Steel Admiral 4 4,4 Hails Outcome Of SIU Voting To the Editor: Received the election report issue of the LOG and was glad to read the outcome of the vot­ ing. Everyone can be assured that all hands elected will con­ tinue to do their usual best. Special congratulations to "Mac" McAuley and "Blackie" Cardullo. Keep up the good work, boys. Hello also to Ralph Forgione out of Philadelphia. Some other outfits would be better off if they would imitate the way SIU handles its affairs, especially its elections. If yoii can, please let me know the name of the Buffalo port agent for the SIU Great Lakes District. Best regards to everyone. ^ Harold M. Shea (Ed."note: Pprt Agent for the Great Lakes District in Buffalo is David Walker.) ' Bw Bernard Seaman �March 15, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG AFOUNDRIA (Wsterm«n), Jan. »— Chairman, R. While; Saeratary, R. Walton. New delegate elected. Wipers and ordinary seaman request­ ed to do a better, job in their sani­ tary work. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Jan. 30— Chairman, C. Wiggins; Saeratary, J. Pursall. New delegate elected. Sugar canister to be ordered for crew mOssroom. Coilee mugs to be furnished to each man. BENT'S FORT (Cities Sarvica), Jan. 30—Chairman, A. Alexander; Saera­ tary, R. Coa. One man missed ship. Request that water fountain be kept clean and cups to be placed in sink. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Jan. 13 —Chairman, H, SIkas; Secretary, W. Dickens. Request to please keep wash- any place discussing them at sea. Delegates alone to handle beefs at payoff. Jan. 30—Chairman, H. A. Moonay; Secretary, T. W. Hinson. $17.25 in ships fund. 4 men in deck department logged for falling to turn to. Name brand soap powder to be ordered. MANICATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Jan. 31—Chairman, Jim Maahan; Secretary, Joseph A. Long. A telegram of sympathy was sent to SUP Hall to' be forwarded to the fam­ ily of Harry Lundeberg, by the crew^ members of SS Mankato Victory. MASSMAR (Calmar), Jan. 36—Chair­ man, H. Schwartu Secretary, H. Lahym. Books to be given patrolman at payoff failed to attend meeting Make up repair list. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water man), Jan. 30—Chairman, R. Ran' some; Secretary, T. Sanchey. To show mattress to patrolman in Mobile. To move planks from stairway going to ice boxes. To see abouts racks for Ubrary. OCEAN ULLA (Overseas Trans Co.) Jan. 31—Chairman, C. F. Blackmore; Secretary, Ed O'Connell. Special meet­ ing to observe five minutes of silence in memory of the late Harry Lunde­ berg. ing machine clean, also to attach light to machine. Jan. 10—Chairman, H. SIkes; Sec­ retary, J. Moloney. One wiper quit ship without any notice, also a day man quit. Request more considera­ tion for others who are sleeping. ANTINOUS (Pan Atlantic), Jan. 30 —Chairman, W. Matthews; Secretary, Broussard. Dispute on overtime. One man missed ship. DEL VALLE (Mississippi), Jan. 13— Chairman, B. Wright; Secretary. R. Irlzarry. $49.68 in fund. 50 cases of coke to be sold. EVELYN (Bull), Dec. 38—Chairman, John C. Reed; Secretary, J. Mitchell. 879.85 in fund. Fund to buy new timer for washing machine. New del­ egate elected. MARORE (Ore), Jan. 35—Chairman, M. Ohstrom; Secretary, D. Carey. Re­ quest that unrated men qualified for upgrading, do so at first opportunity. $1.05 in fund. Please do not Utter No. 9 hatch with garbage. New wash­ ing machine needed. Keep laimdry clean. MURRAY HILL (Fairfield), Jan. 10 —Chairman, C. Macqueen; Secretary, W. Shaw. Complaints about rust an(l salt in drinking water. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Jan. 31 —Chairman, Ray SedowskI; Secretary, Frank Van Dusen. $40.80 in fund. New delegate elected. One man missed ship. ARMONK (New Jersey Ind.), Jan. S Chairman, R. Hampshire; Secretary, J. Heldt. Dispute on overtime. Stew­ ard spoke on too much coffee being Wasted. Ciew agreed wiU try to use less coffee. BALTORE (Ore), Feb. 3—Chairman, T. Connell; Secretary, W. Blakeslee. —$5.75 in fund. New delegate elected. Discussion of leaving cups in the rooms and on deck thereby causing a shortage at coffee time. BENT'S FORT (Cities Service), Chairman, A. Alexander; Secretary, L. Wahlln. New delegate elected. Re­ frain from hanging cloths on star­ board side of fidley. Request to have hotter coffee at i0;()0. CAMP NAMANU (USPC), Jan. 37— Chairman, W. Goff; Secretary. R. Tapman. One dollar is to be donated to fund, to buy timer for washing ma­ chine. Discussion on rusty water, to apeak to chief engineer. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Feb. 3 —Chairman, H. L. SIkes; Secretary, J. W. Maloney. $7.22 in fund. New delegate elected. Request to have fresh bread. Discussion on why the sailing board is always two (2) or three (3) hours late. COUNCIL GROVE (Cltlea lervtce). Jan. 24—Chairman, O. Rhando; Secre­ tary, E. Gaudlll. $3.86 in fund. Dis­ cussion on evUs of drinking on Job, also tales being taken topside. EDITH (Bull), Jan. 31—Chairman, L. •evoH; Secretary, C. Stark. New delegate elected. Suggest that members help keep mea.s hall and orderly after breaks and lunch and to put used dishes in crew clean night sink. .HASTINGS (Waterman), Jan. 37— Chairman, B. BuHt; Secretary, J. Wells. Some disputed overtime. Dis­ cussion on sa^, hot water situation. Request to^^Hhp recreation room cleaner, al^ not to let cups and linen lay around, after night lunch put dishes In sink and clean up mess they made. JEAN (Bull), Jan. 30—Chairman, t. BIcfcsen; Secretary, D. Renters. Towels should not be used for sougee or shine rags. More silverware should be left out for night lunch. Messroom should be k^t cleaner by the crew during the night. Mattresses 'shbuld all have covers. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloemfleld), Jan. IS—Chairman, T. W. HInsen; Sec­ retary, H. Meeney. AU beefs to be presented to patrolman, unable to get OLYMPIC GAMES (Western Tank' ,ers), Dec. 3—Chairman, A. J. Nelson; 'Secretary, D. Leitz. Water fountain mid'Ships is out of order. Members cautioned to watch cigarette butts in passageways and mess hall decks. Captain pleased with crew's behavior in port. Dec. 19—Chairman, W. Datzko; Sec­ retary, D. Lletz. Ship not hitting port enough. Ship ran aground on Dec. 14. for 27 hours, one hour from Ras Tanura. Ship okay with help. OREMAR (Ore Nav, Corp), Jan 19 —Chairman, C. GIbbs; Secretary, E. Ponls. Ship sailed late due to 3 men in Chile. Captain refused medical at­ tention to (1) one crewmember in Canal Zone. Discussion on behaviour on shore leaves in Guayacan. Chile. Suggestion of $5 donation to ship fund for any one leaving washing ma­ chine dirty and still running. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Carriers Inc.), Jan. 30—Chairman, G. Soyga; Secretary, B. H. Amsberry. Wrote a letter to headquarters to ask if we can't get another brand of soap pow­ der to use on the ship. To see why we can't have the required amount of fresh milk aboard at sailing time. OCEANSTAR (Triton), Dec. 3 — Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, J. Wagner. Repair list submitted. Dis­ cussion on launch service. Reporter elected. One member missed ship. Some disputed overtime. Reports ac­ cepted. Foc'sles cleaned. Ship to be fumigated. Clarification of sanitary duties in laundry and recreation room. Dec. 33—Chairman, V. Genco; Sec­ retary, R. McCannon. Some disputed overtime. One man missed ship. Re­ fer beefs to patrolman or department delegate. All night lunch to be dis­ carded before serving breakfast. Dis­ cussion on ship's linen, fresh milk In foreign ports, night Iimrh. Cups and glasses to be returned to pantry. PAN - OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Pan-Ocean), Jan. 1—Chairman, T. Garbcr; Secretary, W. Walsh. Need keys for foc'sles. Seven hours dis­ puted overtime. Reports accepted. Bathroom out of order; to be re-' paired. Cots to be returned in good condition or charge will be made for them. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Dec. 3— Chairman, C. Parker; Secretary, J. Baxter. One man paid off in San Juan. Two hours delayed sailing. Water shortage: laundry locked. One beef to be handled by patrolman. Re­ port accepted. Washing machine agi­ tator to be repaired. Topside person­ nel to wear T-shirts in messhall. ALICE BROWN (Bloemfleld), Dec. 33—Chairman, R. Nicholson; Secretary, W. Bessellevre. Delegate took off With ships fund ($18) at payoff. Repair lists submitted; repairs being made. Need new gasket for refrigerator. Two men hospitalized. One man signed on. Sug­ gestion that each man receive one day off a month on current voyage. In cold weather, deck department to be given 30-mlnute call instead of 15 min­ utes, to dress warmly and have suffi­ cient time for coffee. Insufficient cof­ fee for all: no boiled eggs during storm. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for fine food and service. Complete slop chest to be put aboard with sufficient warm and water-proof gear. Dec. 3—Chairman, E. Watson; fecrstary, L. Dwyer. New steward de­ partment working agreement read. Refrigerator to be^ repaired. Vote of thanks to steward department for ex­ cellent Thanksgiving dinner. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory), Nov. '39—Chairman, J. McRae; Secretary B. Richardson. Repair list submitted. New delegate elected. Li­ brary and laundry to be kept clean. Few hours disputed overtime. De­ layed sailing disputed. Ship to be properly secured before proceeding to sea. Report accepted. Food situation not satisfactory. Dec. 36—Chairman, B. Richardson; Secretary, W. Stucke. One member missed ship. Money draws reported on. New delegate elected. Few hours disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to steward department for Christmas dinner. More food to be put out at night. Keep passageway decks free of cigarette butts, etc. CANTI|ONV (Cities S^lce), Jan. 4 •—Chairman, W. Adams; Secretary, S; Feterkln. SIO.83 In fund. Page Thirteen Sextant?Just What He Needed,.. By Seafarer William Calefato The official ambassadors are followed the world over by unheralded Seafarers who, as unofficial messengers of good will, often become more involved with the native peoples than the suave State Department gentlemen. Not all seamen stop at the nearest ginmill once they reach port. Instead some wander far from the waterfront to accomplish a vari­ ety of missions—becoming ambassadors without portfolio or striped pai^s. These are not essential to the role, as every seaman knows. For wherever a seaman goes ashore in a foreign land, especially where the language and customs are far different from his own, something "unusual" in­ variably happens. The episode concerning the Sea­ farer who was asked by. somebody Stateside to get a picture story covering "the only sextant manufac­ turer in Asia" is a case in point ... At Yokohama, after squeezing through crowds at the railroad ticket booth, he was shoved into a car in a manner not unlike the way it's done during the rush- hour at New York's Time Square. It seemed like the mission was off to a good start, except that he didn't know what his station was. The signs were all printed in Japanese characters; only the bigger stations had signs in English. Enroute, the seaman gave his seat to a lady on whose back a baby was secured. That must have been unusual in Japan, because everyone stared at him. But a smile from a girl provided some com­ Seafarer Calefato's adventures are typical fort, and eventually produced instructions on how' of events in the Orient, where almost any­ to reach Kamata, the small town where he was to thing draws crowds since the people on both get his story . . . sides of the lens are interested and curious The dispatcher at the taxi stand was an old beabout each other .. . whiskered gent who bowed invitingly and motioned him to the open door of a cab. 4 The foreigner got in and showed shop, but the proprietor could not tal quality generally lasts a long the driver the instructions written locate the sextant company in the time. in Japanese. They said he was a city directory and, in true Japa­ He might have sat there all day, shimbun kaisha-Amerika noh fune nese fashion, was more than exas­ in fact, if the shopkeeper had not ho kaisha namaidi—in effect, a perated that he could not assist the mercifully shuffled across the street newshound from the States. visitor. This was the first time an to say that he had finally located But the way the driver shook his American journalist had entered the factory. With great skill, he head indicated he didn't know the his premises . . . made a sketch, complete with rail­ desired address. Neither did the In the meantime, the visitor sug­ road tracks, switches, stations and dispatcher, nor another driver who gested, he would talk to the police streets, giving the exact location left his vehicle to try and help in a booth at an intersection. oif the necessary building in a town This last one beckoned to more The commandant studied the on another spur of the rail line. drivers. They crowded around axA Japanese instructions and consult­ Most people would have aban­ peered at the lone, sullen figure ed other policemen, but the shrugs doned the task by now. Fortified of the Seafarer who was laden and gesticulations told the same by that knowledge, the visitor did withr" two cameras, two light me­ story . . . they didn't know, either. the same. Perhaps he would stick ters, a flash unit, a tripod and With military dignity, the com­ closer to the waterfront next time, pockets bulging with bulbs and mandant asked the American to after all. film. Many passersby, seeing sit in the only chair in the booth crowd, stopped to look and made while he telephoned airports, har­ it still bigger. bor police, traffic experts, import and export firms and all the other Trapped In Cab even remotely connected agencies The American couldn't get out of The following is the latest the cab because the crowd blocked he could conjm-e up. Still, nobody available listing of Official ex­ knew . . . Ah, perhaps the fire de­ the door, so he contented himself, partment could help . . . change rates for foreign cur­ while the drivers chattered and rencies. Listings are as of Was Trip Necessary? argued, with thinking how he Mar. 14, 1957, and are sub­ might manage the interview, if he ject to change without notice. The flabbergasted newshawk be­ ever got that far. A reporter gan to question the merits of his England, New Zealand. South Africa: $2.80 per pound sterling. should know what he's talking mission, tried to get up to leave, Australia: $2.24 per pound sterling. about, but because this assignment but a firm hand restrained him. Belgium: 50 francs to the dollar. was about sextants, he hadn't had A half-hour later, he goCup again, Denmark; 14.45 cents per krone. time to learn much. Besides, he but patience was urged on him. France: 350 francs to the dollar. was a wiper, and had never been When he tried to leave a third Germany: 4.2 marks to the dollar. Holland: 3.7-3.8 guilders to the near a sextant. time, and people looked at him in dollar. One of the reasons he took the his foreign attitude in the chair, he Italy: 624.8 lire to the doUar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. assignment developed after he began to sense the terrible fact Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. heard a young 3rd mate grumble that he had been arrested for dis­ Sweden: 19.33 cents per krona. about the new-fangled instrument, turbing the peace. It's very rude India: 21 cents per rupee. to stand up in a Japanese police because he didn't know how to use Pakistan: 31 cents per rupee. it. Had he known that a crude ver­ station, it seems. Argentina: 18 pesos to the dollar. BrazU: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. sion of it was invented more than However, there appeared to be Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso. 2,000 years ago by the Polynesians, no way out as long as the officer's Venezuela: 29.85 cents per boUvar. the mate might have changed his patience endured, and that Orien­ mind. Holes In Coconuts Edifor, If they could navigate through » SEAFARERS LOG, uncharted waters by looking at S the horizon through holes in the 675 Fourfh Ave., ! split halves of coconut shells (this : Brooklyn 32, NY was the earliest "sextant," he'd I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— i heard), why couldn't the dumb 3rd mate use the latest Instrument? please put my name on your moiling list. The Japanese manufacturers would (Print Informeition) have liked the story if he could ever meet them . . . NAME ; The best way to get something STREET ADDRESS done is to do it yourself, the wouldbe reporter thought, especially CITY ZONE STATE when the cab drivers were unable to help. But this was a small town TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you oro an old lubterlbar and hava a change J in Japan and he wished he could of addrais, plaaso givo-your former addrait below: a find some assistance. It finally oc­ curred to him that a good way to ADDRESS find out was to ask the man who owns one. CITY ZONE. STATE. He fiiun^.tbe man In an optical Money Exchange Rates Listed • s wl I • ••••••^•aaeessastssessoseeesess.cas* �Vmg0 Fourteen SEAFAREnS LOG Heading For The Far LOG-A'RHYTHM: The Payoff By Thurston Leuns Magic words So pregnant with meaning i "He's a good shipmate!" Cuts hard talk, And prejudiced leaning: "He's a good shipmate!" Somebody waiting By the Pearly Gate, Accusers accusing, » Eyes full of hate: "Thirsty did this "And thirsty did that; "He'll never wear a hglo "Over his hat!" Seafarers on the Topa Topa are pictured in a photo by Charles Burns. The line-up (I to r) lists Perez, bosun; Bautista, baker; Snow, AB; Griggers, DM, and Villansuva, AB. Buoy, Sinking, Boom ! Highlight Planet Run Then some oldtimer, A familiar face. Spoke up From the other side of that place, "Why I sailed with him "Back in '48; "Let him on in, "He's a good shipmate." And St. Peter there A pathway is cleared, Mishaps are coming in spurts for the supertanker Orion Planet. Between them, and the endless routine of the Per­ A kind of voice firm sian Gulf-Far East oil shuttle, everything else is running But not a bit weird; Boomed out, smoothly, says reporter B.-* ^^ "That's the best to be said, hama. All hands on the ill-fated Padgett. "In this or that state were rescued. One recent incident (LOG craft "He's welcome to Heaven Two trips ago the Planet tangled Feb. 1, 1957) occurred when they "If he's a good shipmate!" rammed and sank a small Japanese with a buoy while leaving Japan and both the screw and the buoy fishing boat one day south of Yokowere casualties. "But this accident They say that love Covers many a sin. had its compensations," Padgett noted. "We got a couple of extra Like poker and women, . And a surplus of gin; days in port." But one other thing The incident which caused the Carries plenty of weight. most excitement happened some time ago, he recalled. "After the That's when someone can say, tanks had been butterworthed and '"He's a good shipmate!" . the meter showed them to be gasfree, the deck hands were standing at the tank top prepared to enter to muck. At the same time, the 1st assistant was getting ready to weld the mucking winch frame over the butter worth hole . . . "Just as he struck an arc, one hell of a roaring explosion follow­ ed, really .shaking everyone up. /Pi Rust was blown several hundred feet in the air through the tank , top and guys were running in every [l[Z!nB SSIBSI SBO direction. "We are hoping that the rest BSHES dSDSB of the shuttle will pass off in the "I guesh I had a good time usual dull manner withs^o more ashore losht night. I shpent 'incidents,'" Padgett added. Amen to that. 60 bucksh .. 'At Sea' — 1 \ Fink Puzzle Answer SQBQ BgQ aiSilS SQIilS QBB : eiQIEIl DESISQ SGSaOigiaBB] BQas [SmOKiaB n@B [USDS ./y ^ [SIHBS DBQ SSBB BOSTON, MASS. Benjamin Boudreau R. G. Guerrero G. L. Brooks Chas. R. Robinson Charles Dwyer USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Gilbert Delgado Jose Rendon Joseph Harranson Warren'W. Smith Shh'ley Poole Joe R. Stewart USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Orville E. Abrams Harvey C. Hill Marcelo B. Belen Eugene G. Plahn Wm. H. Chadburn John W. Singer Edward E. Edinger Murray W. Smith B. R. W. Guthrie Fred D. Stagner Floyd W. Haydon SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF. Alexander Leiner USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. H. E. McLeod Christo Prasso USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis Boner William S. Rudd Cecil Gaylor, Sr. John R. Small L. B. Merriam Geoi'ge R. Trimyer OlUe Purdy USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE, NM Charles Burton SUFFOLK SANITORIUM HOLTSVILLE, LI, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin F. Deibler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnittke Rosendo Serrano USPHS HOSPITAL .SAVANNAH, GA. Glen Adams Edward G. Morales Leroy Drew Frank F. Nelson William E. HaU Sloan M. Orr Jimmie Littleton Bex Walker USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Felix Marciante Alvin Albritton Alexander Martin Henry Abbo William Bargone Gregory Morejon John Murry Leo Bazii James Bodden Michael Muzio Alfonse Bosarge Harold D. Napier Leon Brown Floyd C. Nolan Virgil Coash Veikko PoUanen Cioise Coats Frank Post Serio M. DeSosa Randolph RatcUS William DriscoU F. Regalado Charles Fetter Emile Roussell Cedric Francis A. Sattenthwaite Fredrick Garretson James H. Seeds Fred Gentry Toefil Smigielskl Homer Gill James H. Smith Leon Gordon Jay C. Steele James Jordon Curtis Stewart J. C. Keel Lonnie R. Tickle Edward G. Knapp Ruby G. Vance Edward Kuiichick Dirk Vlsser Walter J. LaCroix James E. Ward Leo Lang Lawrence Wessels William Lawless William Wilson Henry Lowery Stanley Wright David McCollum Demetrio Zerrudo Edward McGowan Jacob Zimmer R. E. McLamore USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Tom Ballard Roy W. BeU Carl J. Biscup Alfred Bokan Victor B. Cooper Joseph C. Cyr Henry G. Davis Peter DeVries Friedof Foridila Dan Gentry Joseph GiU Gorman T. Glaze Harold Greenwald Martin Hagerty MUton A. Jaeger Stanley T. Johns Herman Kemp Jeremiah McNiece Max C. Marcus Donald E; Murphy William Pendleton Norman H. Peppier Harry G. Reynolds Wm. E. Roberts Juan P. Taboada John R. Webb Arthur WUliamson Norman D. Wilson Ralph Youtzy WUliam Zietz MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Fortunato Alfonso James Lippincott John J. Cook John Michiek Hugh A. Cummins Thomas Moncho Marinus DeJonge Tadelusz Nawrockl Joseph Faircloth James A.'Needham Amado Feliciano Edward O'Rourke Percy Foster Robert Parker Arthur J. Fortner Warren Reck EmUio Gonzalez Jose Rodriguez Ralph Hayes Chas. B. Roosa Otto R. Hoepner James Sealey Theodor Humal Samuel Small Paul Jakubcsak C. Sundquist Alfred Kaju Richard Suttle Salvatore Legayada Clarence Wallace BELLVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Loyd McGee USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Michael Machusky Eladio Aris B. J. Martin Fortunato Bacomo Albert MarlinelU Frank T. CampbeU Vic Milazzo John J. DriscoU Joaquin Miniz Robert E. Gilbert W. O. O'Dea William Guenther. James M. Quinn Bart E. Guranick George E. Renale John Haas S. B. Saunders Howard Hailey G. E. Shumaker E. F. Haislett Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Billy R. HiU Stanley, F. Sokol Thomas Isaksen Michael Toth Ira H. Kilgore Karl Trelmann Ludwig Krlstiansen Harry S. Tuttle Frank J. Kubek Fred West Frederick Landry VirgU E. Wilmotb Leonard Leidig Pon P, Wing ^(!hibal^,;g:cGuigan ,- March 15; 1957 Alcoa Ranger's In Good Shape To the Editor; The crew on the Alcoa Ranger would like tot give its heartiest thanks to our steward depart­ ment for the wonderful meals and the hard work: .put in to make us feel as If we were at home. All the brothers on this ship agree that we have the best cooks in the SIU; every,.le seems to be gaining weight and there's not one beef on the letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS ' LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. food. We'd like everyone to know who's responsible for this job well done. ' First off, our steward is Frank Napoli, who's tops at his trade. Alvin C. Carpenter is chief cook and one of the best in the busi­ ness. Night cook and baker Lorenzo Rinaldi is a great Ita­ lian chef, famous for those pizza pies that, we get quite often. Second cook Omar O. Ames can do anything; you name it and he can fix it to your taste. Galleyman Joseph L. Springer is also tops, and our messman makes you feel you're at the Waldorf-Astoria. Settles DOBTI Brother Earl McNab, an AB who has been with the Union long time, decided this trip to settle down and get married to a fine little girl in Baltimore. We are all wishing the couple a happy voyage for a lifetime. Another good man in the crew is our bosun, William L. McCar­ thy, a fine sailor who is tops with all his boys. We also have a fine bunch of officers from the captain on down and plenty of money in every port. All of this means a good trip for all hands. Edward J. DeBardelaben Ship's reporter 4• 4 4 Fort Bridger Goes Liberian To the Editor; The crew of the Fort Bridger left the ship in Le Havre and is now back in the States after paying off at the company of­ fice in New York. The ship has gone under the Liberian flag manned by an Italian crew. It was a shame seeing that ragged bunch of guys coming aboard, knowing that we were leaving to £o home and pick up < some real loot under SIU con­ ditions, while they would be earning a fraction of that while doing the same work. We were out 12 days sho-t of a year. For the record, several crewmembers and I would like to thank five alien seamen who were among our crew for con­ tributing a total of $170 to the SEAFARERS LOG as a volun­ tary donation. This was their way of saying thanks for the good deal they enjoyed while the ship was operating under American conditions. These men were James Phillips, Hub­ ert Lewis, Louis Pederson, Nils Gustaffson and Olaf Sorgard. The chief engineer on the ship, S. L. Norton, would also like to publicly thank the crew and officers of the Fort Bridger for their generosity in contribut-. Ing toward a wreath for hit : mother when she passed away during the trip. This letter is also signed by Nils Larsson, deck delegate; Benjamin C. Bengert, engine delegate; Leslie Barnett, stew­ ard delegate, and brothers Pablo Barrial, Jack Trosclair and Roque Macaraeg. Howard Mews Ship's delegate ir ^ i. Skipper's Wife Draws Cheers To the Editor: The unlicensed personnel of the Sea Comet II would like to extend their thanks and grati­ tude to Mrs. Brennan, our Cap­ tain's wife, for assisting in nursing the crew through its various ills and pains during ' * the voyage. Thanks also for her help on shopping matters and for show­ ing many of us how to save in this respect. The steward also wishes to extend his personal thanks to Mrs. Brennan for her valuable assistance in his typ­ ing, due to the fact that his typewriter broke down. The Sea Comet II originally headed for Hampton Roads from Rouen, France, but was diverted to Philadelphia. This brought on the blues for some of the crew who come from Norfolk and extra wires had to be sent. We all enjoyed a good trip and good food due to the work of the steward department, which was given a vote of thanks. Among those aboard are Faf Frango, chief cook; H. O. Carney, steward, and "Pearly" Earl Gates and Charles "Squarehead" Neuby, as they are known to all their friends. Philip B. Livingston Ship's reporter 4) t 4 , Freighter Trip An Eye-Opener the Editor; I am writing this to thank the crews of the SS Lucille Bloomfield and the SS Margarett Brown for the many courtesies shown me while I was a passen­ ger on them. I can .ot even find words to express my gratitude to the men on these ships. Although I've never been aboard a regu­ lar passenger liner as a tra­ veler, I know I couldn't have been treated any better than I was on those vessels. The food was truly marvelous, and I found the men of the mer­ chant marine quite a different lot than I had read about. In fact, these seamen were fine gentlemen. Each and every one of them went out of his way to help me, a young student from Austin, Texas, to adjust to the ship and feel exactly as I would have felt at home. You have a real American un­ ion, and a grand bunch of men as members. Aside from my personal gratitude, I cannot he-p ' i feel better iirthe know­ ledge that there are still people in this world who are not so tied up in person^^nd business affairs that they^hnnot take y^hr time out to advise, assist and give a total stranger like my­ self a helping hand. Although I'm only a young­ ster you can rely on me to spread the word on how I was treated on these vessels. If all the other ships are like those, then God has given each mer­ chant seaman a great heritag^. F. E. Harvick Jr. �]llarch IS. 19S7 » SEAFARERS LOG' Page Fifteen TO SHIPS IN ATIANTIC - SOUTH AllAIRICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS All of the following SlU families will collect the $200 maternity" benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: THE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS Rose Suarez Martin, born Jan­ Robert Joseph Leavy, born Feb­ uary 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ruary 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Antonio Suarez Martin, Brooklyn Mrs. Robert N. Leavy, South NY. . Ozone Park, LI, NY. 4 4 4 Ronald Joseph Leo Paradise, Mary Elizabeth LaFleur, born bom January 18, 1957, to Sea­ December 31, 1956, to Seafarer farer and Mrs. Leo Paradise, Swan­ and Mrs. Hennes.ion LaFleur, sea, Mass. Oberlin, La. EViRY SUNDAY * I620.0MT t 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 Pamela Ann Wilcox, born Jan­ Keith Allen Spivey, bora Feb­ uary 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl P. Wilcox, Englewood, NJ. ruary 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leonard T. Spivey, Balti­ 4 4 4 Dawn Leigh Harrison, born Feb­ more, Md. ruary 13, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Stokes H. Harrison, Houston, Efrain Feliciano Pacheco, bora Texas. February 17, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Julio Feliciano Pacheco, N JC. Charlotte Ann Cooley, born Feb­ ruary 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs Benjamin F. Cooley, Citronelle, Ala. Foiei «/* Mr WFK-95, 15700 kCt Shlpi In AAediterrantan orao, North Atlantic, European and US Eoit Coost. Patricia Ann Casey, born Jan­ uary 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Joseph Baka Alfred H. Casey, Amherst, Mass. Please contact your sister, Mil4 4 4 : H. Balca, WAC, at G-4 Div. Juan Hernandez Serrano, born i Hq Com 2, US Army Europe, APO February 16, 1957, to Seafarer ' 58 New York, New York, and Mrs. Juan Hernandez, Tierra. | 4 4 4 PR. i 4 4 4 4 4 4 I Rosemaria Brancato, born De­ cember 30, 1956, to Seafarer and I Mrs. Nicholas Brancato, Fort I Eustis, Va. A 4 A travel wages and subsistence,^ check for Robert A. Statham has been returned to Drytrans, Inc. A check, for Edgar (Red) Starns, SS Jean, has been returned to Bull Line. Roy B. Wingard Jr,. born Jan­ uary 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roy B. Wingard, New Orleans, La. Richard Brown Urgent that you contact your wife, Mrs. Richard Brown at 1014 4 4 4 Debbie Mary Orr, born Feb­ Druidon Ct. as soon as possible. ruary 15, 195'7, to Seafarer and Your son is ill and entering the Mrs. David Orr, Philadelphia, Pa. hospital. 'BROUGHT TO ^OU BY TH£ OHP $5A UNIONS Of THg 4 MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT SlU-MG DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU • MMRP • RME • SlU-CRNADIAN DISTRICT 1 MONDAY, 0315 GMji Meanwhile, MID Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue... • EST Sunday) Australia VMM 25-15607 KCs Northwest Pacific WMM 81-11037.5 I I I I I Bill Limits Transfers SlU, A.&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. 4 4 4« Edward Hubay Jr., born Janu­ ary 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Kirs. Edward Hubay, Dover, NJ. Robert Martinez Contact your wife in care of Mrs. J. Lipitz, 154 Na'^^^au St., New 4 4 4Juan Hernandez Carter, born York, NY. February 15, 1957, to Seafarer and i 4. 3Mrs. James Carter. Efthimios Ntentakis 4 4 4 Get in touch with your wife at Michael Richard Meeks, born 550 6th Ave., Bro^k'yn 15, NY. December 21, 1956, to Seafarer 4. 4) and Mrs. James O. Meeks, Grif­ M. J. Wil'iams fin, Ga. Important that you contact Rass4 4 -4 Timothy Mullins, born January ner. Miller & Roth, Admiralty Avenue, 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mar­ Lawyers, 20 S • ' vin E. Mullins, Bremerton, Wash. Miami, Fla., as soon as possible. 4 4 4. 4 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 Ontario Phone: 5591 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave., Bklyn. TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. EMpii-e 4-5719 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall VICTORIA, BC.... ..61714'Cormorant St. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS EMpire 4531 J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint VANCOUVER, BC.... 298 Main St. J. .Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint Pacific 3408 E. Mooney, Sid. H. Matthews, Joint Earl Sheppard; Agent EAstern 7-4900 (Continued from page 3) new tonnage for ships transferred BOSTON 276 State St. foreign. This has not slowed the James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 outgo of ships. iffOySTON ..4202 Canal St. Capital 7-6558 Under the tanker trade-out and A. Michelet. Agent build program alone. Maritime LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. HEmlock 6-5744 has given tentative or actual ap­ Leroy Clarke, Agent SUP 1 South Lawrenee St. HONOLULU proval to transfer of 70 Liberty.s, MOBILE 16 Merchant St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 Phone 5-8777 seven •Victorys and 96 T-2s at last 912 Front St. PORTLAND report, in return for construction MORGAN CITY 211 SW Clay St. Phone 2156 CApital • 3-4336 of some 76 new tankers. This alone Tom Gould, Agent NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. RICHMOND, Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. represents a loss of an additional Lindsey WUliams, Agent Tulane 8626 BEacon 2-0925 3,000 jobs. • NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn -SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. While the majority of Liberty HYaclnth 9-6600 Douglas 2-8363 and Victory ships are lost as far as NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. ' transfers are concerned, the ef­ Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 Main 0290 fect of the Magnuson bill, if PHILADELPHIA 33t Market St. WILMINGTON . 505 Marine Ave. passed, would be to prevent trans­ S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 Terminal 4-3131 fer of the more modern C-type PUERTA de TIERRA PR.. Pelayo JSl—La 5 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn Phone 2-5996 HYaclnth 9-6165 ships which currently form the Sal, Colls, Agent FRANCISCO :...450 Harrison St. backbone of the nation's dry cargo SAN Marty Breitholf, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Canadian District fleet. SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. HAIJFAX. N.S.... 12814 HoHis St. The bill has been referred to the E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 Phone 3-8911 Senate Foreign Commerce Com­ SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave MONTREAL.. ... .- 634 St. James St. West Jeff Gillette, Agent Elliott. 4334 PLateau 8161 mittee of which Magnuson is chair­ 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. FORT WILLIAM man. ,.,..130 Simpson. St. lorn Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323,: Ontario ' ' ^ PhoASs 3'3221 4. Will the following brothers who Martha Alexis Ben-Kori, born January 22, 1957, to Seafarer and were discharged from the SS Flor­ Mrs. Alexis Ben-Kori, Miami, Fla. ida when she changed to the Liberian flag please contact Rassner, Miller & Roth, Admiralty Lawyers 20 SE First Avenr , Fla.,' regarding their suit for wages: SYDNEY, NS BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 304 Charlotte St. Phone; 6346 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC Quebec 85-St. Pierre St. Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN NB 85 Germain St. Phone: 2-5232 Great Lakes District ALPENA Bclisario .Alonzo, J. Atwell, Genero Bar­ rios, G Billberi-y. Richard Birmingham, Luis Bonillia, Earl Cain, M-nuel Carmona, D. Channell, R. Ch.azarra, H. Chemel. Robert Collado, Manuel Coto, C. E. Dandridge, Manuel Deal, Wilson Deal, Ignacius Delafe, J. Seara Deus, Fidel Diaz, F. Mena Felix, Manuel Ferreiro, Antonio Garcia, Weneeslao Garcia, Emilio Godinet, Alberto Gonzalez, Arthur Gonzalez, Evelio Gonzalez, Jorge Gonzalez, Ray Gonzalez, H. E. Hansen. John Henning. R. Kaduek, Ismael Lopez, Placido Diaz, J. E. M. Lourido. Carlos Machado, L. P. McCoy, Anthony Mike, Homer Miller, D. Minervino, H. Miranda, Antonio Molina, Mike Muzio, C. S. Nelson, H. C. Parker, Ernest Perdomo. M. Plummer, Hector Reyes, Albert Rlvero, Luther Roberts. Wilbert Roberts. Raymond Roque, Aurelio Sanchez, Aurelio Saurez. M. H. Sedeno, H. Leonard Shaw, Alfredo Someillan, Pedro Sosa, H. Therrien, J. R. Thomas, Jr.. J. R. Thom­ son, Jr., Royden Vandervoot, Nick Villaverde. E. Waldorf. M. Ygleslas. 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND..,...734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Headquarters Phone; Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH. 5.31 W. Michigan St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH .CHICAGO..,. .. j^l E. 92nd St. Phone;- Essex 5-2410 USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US PuljJic Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. �•f •'r- Vol. XiX No. 6 SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Tankship Trade Nets Fabulous Cash Rewards February 20 Through March 5 Registered Many large-scale investors are turning from stocks and bonds to ships—tankers in particular—for the "quick, safe profit" that every investor dreams of. The reason is obvious. Net profits of from $3,750,000 single tanker on voyage charter to better than $4 million year are being realized at cur­ . The figures quoted are on a 20,- rent rates on the employment of a single 20,000-ton tanker in the Persian Gulf to Europe trade. The higher figure, of course. Is realized under' runaway flags such Film actor Edward G. Robin­ son's art collection was pur­ chased by multi - millionaire Greek shipowner Stavros Niarchos recently for a sum. report­ edly in the vicinity of $3 million to $4 million. Niarchos previously had been reported as paying $500,000 for a single painting, ^e is one of the "big three" Greek shipping operators — Niarchos, Onassis and Goulandris — who control millions of tons of shipping under various flags. Most Niar­ chos foreign-flag operations are in the supertanker field, usually registered Liberian. as the popular Liberian flag. What's more, the operator of the runaway ship need pay no taxes to the US Government as long as ho keeps the money out of the States. Gross $1 Million Per Trip Last week, a Senate investigating committee announced that some tankers were grossing almost $1 million per trip for hauling oil around Africa to oil-starved Eu­ rope. Subsequently, "Business Week" magazine, a publication which circulates widely among businessmen and ' investors, pub­ lished figures which indicate a minimum annual net profit of $3,750,000, after all expenses, for a -rort Deck A Boston New York Philadelphia .T, Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle Dock B Eng. A Eng. B Stow. A Stew. B Total A Total B Total Bog. 2 21 4 28 14 5 3 4 10 11 18 5 13 13 8 57 20 46 12 IJJ 6 17 33 7 18 4 17 15 4 13 5 17 15 6 2 12 13 12 11 5 14 16 4 64 23 44 13 6 5 26 47 8 0 8 21 9 0 7 4 17 10 5 4 12 6 3 6 9 9 10 21 204 70 133 , 43 45 21 74 130 25 51 27 67 38 6 41 13 62 39 16 9 28 29 26 35 19 36 39 27 245 83 195 82 61 30 102 .159 51 86 46 103 77 * 000-ton supertanker which can run from Bahrein to the Atlantic Coast of France and back in some 64 days. Taking into consideration the time spent in loading, unload­ ing, repairs and overhaul, plus un­ foreseen delays, such a tanker could make a minimum of five trips annually. Faster ships could go higher, between six to eight .. 14 trips. Deck Eng. Eng. Deck Stow. Slew. Total Total Total With present oil haulage rates A B A. B A B Reg. A B quoted at $50 a ton on this run, the Total 151 275 145 287 102 398 949 1347 operator would gross $1 million a trip for her cargo. .Bunkers and Shipped other expenses would run about Port Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Stow.^ stow. stow. Total Total Total Total $125,000 while labor costs for an Ship. A B C A B B B C A .C A C American-flag operator are quoted Boston ... 8 2 5 3 5 2 1 1 3 12 8 10 30 at about $75,000. New York 8 9 216 15 8 62 64 7 27 25 268 5 That would leave a net profit of Philadelphia ... 10 24 7 12 89 22 136 8 0 30 10 25 almost $750,000 a trip. At five Baltimore 9 7 13 18 42 15 37 29 220 43 4 154 trips a year an operator could roll 17 17 9 . 14 8 8 18 8 34 125 ... 26 51 40 in gravy to the tune of $3,750,000 Norfolk .. Savannah 17 6 6 8 3 4 16 5 6 54 14 84 a year. 1 1 1 0 4 2 1 • 13 19 5 4 2 Transfer the ship to the runaway Tampa 9 21 7 93 5 3 22 6 58 18 17 5 flag and the figures become even Mobile more impressive. Runaway wage New Orleans ... 10 1 11 6 3 2 115 24 30 35 9 148 bills would be anywhere from one- Lake Charles .. 7 10 3 3 33 7 9 0 10 4 22 62 third to one-fifth the American Houston 9 12 18 13 3 19- 79 16 49 144 4 33 cost. Split it down the middle Wilmington 7 6 9 0 5 6 1 22 22 7 2 51 at one-quarter and you get a wage 7 7 '20 12 17 8 7 67 San Francisco .. 5 27 19 113 bill of around $19,000 a trip. On 14 18 15 12 12 8 17 11 35 37 47 119 the five trips a year basis, that Seattle Eng. Eng.' Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total Deck Deck Deck Eng. ups the operator's take to $4,030,A B c• Ship. B C B C A B A A C 000—plus the fact that he escapes ... 432 115 31 96 998 321 293 1612. Total 81 295 125 116 271 the tax bite. A period of busy shipping activity produced the second l,600-plu5 job total in the last 39 Of eourse, these figures assume he owns the ship free and clear. months during the past period. A total of 1.612 jobs were dispatched from SIU halls while But even if he is paying off the registration lagged far behind. mortgage, there's pienty left in the The last time shipping soar­ poeketbook. ed over the 1,600-mark was More than 2,000 jobs were filled "The prospect of so bright a fu­ just before Christmas last during that two-tveek period, how­ ture has brought a boom in tanker year. It hit a total of 1,656 jobs. ever. building," the publication notes. Prior to that, the high was scored Ali SIU ports except New Or­ It's no wonder. in the 1953 pre-Christmas rush. leans were affected by the job surge to some degree. The Cres­ cent City serviced only a handful of payoffs and sigh-ons, which ac­ counted for the relative slowdown. The end of the East Coast dock The- Social Security Administra­ strike also restored full operations to the affected ports from Boston tions has warned that, in some to Norfolk. Had this period not cases, failure of disabled workers covered the last three days of the to file before June 30, 1957, for the dock tie-up as well as the now- new Social Security disability ben­ I ended tug strike in New York, efits may result in the loss of this shipping might have set a real protection. I record. This warning was issued to per­ I As it was, registration and ship­ sons over 50 years old, who have ping for classes A and B were vir­ been disabled and unable to work tually even, for the two weeks, as for more than 6 months. They class A men accounted for 62 per­ should check their local Social cent of the jobs and class B for 20 Security office to make sure they percent. The class A proportion have met the necessary require^ remained as is,'but the B portion ments to be eligible for these ben­ showed a decline from 24 percent. efits. Seafarers affected are urged The following is the forecast to file immediately just to be on port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New the safe side and not rutr the risk York: Good ... Philadelphia: Good of being one of. the borderline . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: cases. Good . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Under the new Social Security Tampa: Fair . .. Mobile: Good . . . benefits, totally-disabled Seafarers, New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake age 50 to 64, starting July 1, 1957, Charles: Good . . . Houston: Good will be eligible for a maximum . . . Wilmington: Fair . . . San benefit of $108.50 per month. This Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. amount is already in force for any of the disabled who are 65 or over. Under the SIU welfare plan, dis­ abled Seafarers with enough sea time are entitled to benefits of $150 each month. 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Title A name given to the resource March 15, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BILL ASKS LIMITS ON SHIP TRANSFERS CURRAN LIES ON COAL BEEF TANKER CRASH, BLAST KILLS 9, EX-SEAFARER STIFF SHIP TRANSFER RESTRICTION SOUGHT IN MAGNUSON BILL ADMIRAL CRASH KILLS ONE INT’L SET TO TACKLE MAJOR SEA PROBLEMS SHIP BOOM FLIP-FLOPS; US MAY CUT BREAKOUTS CG SAYS US COURT DECISIONS DESTROYED SCREENING PROGRAM AWAIT COURT ACTION IN COAL BEEF 10,000 PROTEST ‘RIGHTS’ LAW FAIRISLE TO TRANSFER HQ ACTS IN TRAVEL CHECK BEEF SUEZ OPENS BY APRIL’S END, MAYBE ‘RESTRAIN’ PAY DEMANDS, FMB MEMBER SUGGESTS NEW SHIP GIVEAWAY PROPOSED IN SENATE CAPTAIN CAUGHT IN OWN TRAP OVER WATER BEEF TANKSHIP TRADE NETS FABULOUS CASH REWARDS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/15/1957 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. XIX, No. 6  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bcaf50e3d12b13642d4f757ee20172c6.PDF 041fdd1b602d25e571956f5465784844 PDF Text Text LOG Mar. 1 1957 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ly\- • 5 • I rt • UNION WINS RRST TIDELANDS PACT • ••Vv.' -Story on Page 3 Benefits Ease Loss First payment in the Gulf under the SIU Welfare Plan's new parents depend­ ency benefits is re­ ceived by Seafarer Vincent J., C a 11 (right) in New Or­ leans. SIU welfare rep. Bill Fredericks delivers checks total­ ing $546 to Cali cover­ ing hospital expenses incurred during the illness of his father, Rosario. The elder Cali later died. •i-'Jy:. Affecle Painters apply the final coat of paint to ^'"Sn JODm the fost SIU health center one block from Unicn headquarters in Brooklyn, before medical equipment is installed. The center will be in full opera­ tion by the end of March. (Other Photo on Page 10). • BAfi' Pf Bc OBA major casualty in New York's month-long nffVOfl ylie. tug strike, the 43rd Street pier in Brooklyn is shown after it was damaged by the British freighter City of Ripon. The ship tried to dock without the aicT of tugs but didn't m ake it. The tug men may vote again Sun.•.d,ay to return to Tvork. They turned.down the proposed settlement once before. -•'-m �Face Two SEAFARERS IQG March 1. 1957 Sea Unions, Meany SlU Atcepiii Curran Rejetls Meet On Coal Beef Meany Plan In ACS Dispute Joseph Curran, National CIO President Gporge Meany As a eonscquenco of tht dispute over tho Amoricon Coal Shipping Company vessels. ships, AFL-CiO Prosidont Goorgo Moony colled o meeting In Curran- turned down a bid Woshlngton lost week of oil the unions Involved. by President Meany for .the The meeting wos ottended by full representotlon from the NMU's full support of the vorlous morltlme unions. Including the SlU of North Americo, the Atlontic ond Gulf District, the Notlonol Morltlme Union, the Morlne Engineers Beneflclol Assoclotlon, the Brotherhood of Morlne Engineers, ond the Notlonol Orgonlsotlon of Mos ters, Motes ond Pilots. After thorough discussion of the positions of the vorlous unions, proposols were mode by President Meony to effect o settlement. While the SlU occepted these proposols the NMU rejected them becouse they would Involve supporting the Interests of the recognized officers' unions os ogolnst District 50 of the United Mine Workers. The sugimory of the beef ond of the meeting submitted on beholf of the SlU of North Americo by Poul Holl, president; Morris Welsberger, vice-president, ond Motthew Dushone, Woshlngton representotlve follows: The following is a report on the meeting in Washington, DC, February 21, 1957, which was called by Brother Meany, President of the AFL-CIO, to discuss the American Coal beef. The maritime unions involyed were requested to notice lhat it intended to charter an additional 50, and announced attend. H • If" : '< ¥• The meeting was held because the M!\I&P and the MEBA filed complaints with President Meany about the conduct of Curran in the American Coal Shipping beef. Curran had also filed complaints against the SIU. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place In Miami during the AFL-CIO con­ vention, but the untimely death of Brother Lundeberg made it im­ possible for SlU representatives to attend. The facts in the ACS beef are simple. The domestic market for coal is declining. The European market for coal is expanding, and European demand for American coal is at an ail time high because of the Suez crisis. John L. Lewis, of the Mine Workers Union, coal producers, and coal-carrying rail­ roads, in order to make Ameidcan coal available to Europe, formed ACS, which on paper is a 50 mil­ lion dollar company. Lewis owns Vs; the coal producers own '/b, and the coal-carrying railroads own i/b of ACS. The plan was to charter Government-owned ships from the mothball fleet, and use them to carry coal to Europe. To this extent, the plan was an excellent idea which would have benefited the coal industi-y and the merchant marine. Invade Maritime But Lewis also saw in the plan an opportunity to invade the mari­ time industry. He was and is de­ termined that his catchall District 50 shall provide the officer person­ nel for ACS. ACS applied for 30 mothball ship.s. In order to quali­ fy as a charterer, ACS was re­ quired by law to be an actual oper­ ating shipping company. It had no operating experience or personnel. To qualify, it purchased, first, the SS CHIAN TRADER, manned by NMU, and the Bull Line, manned by SIU-A&G. These purchases would have qualified ACS as an operator, and made the charter­ ing of Government ships feasible." While ACS was still a paper com­ pany, before it had purchased, the SS CHIAN TRADER, and before it had purchased the Bull Line— before ACS was ready for opera­ tion or had any maritime employ­ ees, the company signed a phony agreement with District 50 to fur­ nish the deck officers and engin­ eers, and an equally phony agree­ ment with Joe Curran. The great danger in this con­ spiracy arose because ACS orig­ inally applied for', BO - ships, gave,. that an even larger number of ships would .soon be engaged. There are slightly more than 1,000 ships in the American merchant marine. When you remember that the 80 ACS ships are to be fed by coal producers and coal-carry­ ing railroads, it is clear that this operation could easily constitute a monopoly of the coal-carrying trade. If the ACS deal had been allowed to pass without challenge, the licensed officers' unions and the SIU would have been excluded from the lai'gest bulk-carrying op­ eration in American history. Therefore, the MM&P and the MEBA put up picket lines. These, of course, were supported by the SIU and the old AFL craft unions involved in coal-shipping opera­ tions. Crossed Picket Lines Joe Curran finked. He crossed the marine officers' picket lines. He did everything in his power to break the officers' unions. AFL-CIO President George Meany announced Federation sup­ port of the MM&P-MEBA beef against American Coal from the very beginning. The SIU, A&G District, filed a complaint against the company be­ cause its members were discrim­ inated against in hiring. The charges were so solid, that for the fourth or fifth time in its history the NLRB, acting on the SIU charges, sought and obtained a Federal Court injunction against the employer, ACS. On the day before the meeting presided over by President Meany, the New York Federal Court issued an injunction against American Coal. These are the facts. But Cur­ ran, in public speeches and news­ papers, twisting the truth, violat­ ing every principle of decent trade unionism, and breaking faith with all of the maritime unions, tried to make it appear that the SIU charges were opening the door for an attack on the maritime hiring hall. Every sailor knows that the SUP and SIU have been first and foremost in the continuing fight for the establishment and preservation of the hiring hall. Curran's com­ plaint, which he carried to the highest officers of the merged labor movement, that the SIU charges constituted an attack on the hir­ ing hall were false and indefens­ ible. At the February 21st meeting in Washington, President Meany pref, (Continued-on page lfil ' Maritime Union president, has rejected proposals by AFLto resolve the dispute over representation on American Coal plaint . . . knd honor the NMU The report then noted tiiat contract." "Curran's Insistence on the meeting stemmed from his de­ The SIU, the report said, empha­ sire to discuss the effeots of Masters, Mates and Pilots and the sized its belief that it had a very the so-called "attack on the Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ sound legal and trade union posi­ hiring haU" as the NMU de­ tion in its complaint against the ciation beef against ACS. Instead, scribed the dispute. If the company. Although President he chose to stand with the unaffili­ NMU position had been con­ Meany's suggestions would present ated, catch-all District 50 of the sistent and honest, then- the the Union with a difficult problem United Mine Workers and against Issue would have been settled it would be willing to comply, but AFL-CIO marine unions. The at this point . . . simply by "would then expect the JIMU to UMW is part owner of the com­ the NMU adopting President honor and support the lines of the pany and District 50 was given a Meany's recommendations. .." MM&P and MEBA against Ameri­ contract for the ships' officers. can Coal, as suggested by Presi­ It concluded that the only rea« The NMU president's rejection son for Injecting Bull Line was a of the Meany recommendations dent Meany." "The NMU's position with re­ smokescreen to cover Curran's came after SIUNA representatives accepted them "in the interests of spect to President Meany's pro­ support for District 50 as against the Federation," although they posals was that it would not re-^ AFL-CIO marine officers unions. pointed out that the SIU had a spect the AFL-CIO unions* picket- The SIUNA representatives, Paul "sound legal and trade union" lines until the Bull Line had been HaU, Morris Welsberger and Mat­ basis for its action against Ameri­ struck . . ." The participating thew Dushane expressed apprecia­ unions noted that Bull Line had not tion of President Meany's deep can' Coal. As detailed in the SIU of NA been an issue but if it was brought understanding of the issues. While report in the adjoining column in, then the dispute could logically firm in his position, they said, he "President Meany . . . had two rec­ involve other companies connected showed fairness and courtesy to all ommendations . . . (1) That the with American Coal including rail­ hands. NMU should support the MM&P roads, collier operators, mining and the MEBA, and (2) That the companies and other steamship op­ SIU should then withdraw its com­ erators. Bidding Keen For '57 Seafarer Scholarships A minimum of seven Seafarers and six Seafarers' children are currently scheduled to take the official College Entrance Examination tests in competition for the 1957 SIU scholarship awards. The examination to be given on March 16 is the as modified by the trustees last next to the last test available year, five scholarships are to be for those who wish to apply for $6,000 four-year award. March 9 is the closing registra­ tion date for the March 16 exam. Any Seafarers or Seafarers' chil­ dren who have not registered as yet can still get under the wire. The last qualifying exam will be given on May 18, which is just a couple of weeks ahead of the selec­ tion of the winners. The selection is traditionally made at the trus­ tees' meeting the first Tuesday in June, which is June 4 this year. In addition to the 13 who have already submitted all necessary credentials, a number of others may qualify for the award. The Seafarers Welfare Plan reports an unusually large number of in­ quiries on the scholarship program this year, 45 in all to date. Under the terms of the program. awarded annually. At least one of the five is reserved for a Seafarer. In the event that Seafarers are selected among the first four winners, then the fifth scholarship goes to the highest-ranking Sea­ farer remaining in the competition. Scholarship winners are picked on the basis of their performance on the college entrance tests, their high school record and their par­ ticipation in school or community activities. The selection is made by a board of professional educa­ tors who meet once each year for that purpose. The board includes representatives from Princeton, Columbia, New York University, Rutgers and Howard University. Last year Seafarers won four of the five awards offered. Nine SIU men in all have won the awards since the scholarship plan was first begun in 1953. US fn/uncfion Upholds SlU's Charge On ACS The SIU won a significant vic­ tory over American Coal in the US District Court last week as a Federal judge ordered the com­ pany to stop discrimination against Seafarers in its hiring of ships' crews. The jurist issued a tempo­ rary restraining order effectively halting the company's anti-SIU practices. Today he is scheduled to elaborate on the order in the form of a temporary injunction which will restrain tSe company until the National Labor Relations Board acts on SIU unfair labor practice charges against the con­ cern. The Labor Board's first hearing on the charges is set for March 4. On still another court front, the company succeeded in getting SIU, MEBA and MM&P picketing at Monti Marine in Brooklyn declared illegal. Another Federal judge ruled that auch picketing directed against the Thomas Paine, a Gov­ ernment-owned Liberty ship, con­ stituted a secondary boycott. The restraining order, issued against American Coal by Judge LawTence Walsh stops the com­ pany from giving preference to the National Maritime Union in hiring for its ships and from excluding (Continued on page 15) Welfare Services In New Quarters Providing better facilities for serving Seafarers are these altered quarters of Welfare Services now located In Room 307 at headquarters. Welfare Services representatives are Milton (Toby)" Flynn andeAl J^hner. �Pur* Thre* SEAFARERS LOG PhiUips Oil Signs Union Pact; First In La. Tidelands Conferring during contract negotiations with Phillips Retroleum Co. at Morgan City, La., are (l-r) following members of SlU negotiating team: L. F. Fenton, patrolman Tom Gould, assistant secretary-treasurer Robert A. Matthews, Neil C. Richard and Henry C. (Red) Mullins. Not shown is commit­ tee member Lindsey Williams, New Orleans port agent. Gould is now in charge of SlU-HIWD hall in Morgan City. SlU Ce's Lead New Bids For Breakouts NEW ORLEANS—^The first union agreement to be negotiated in the expand­ ing Louisiana offshore oil exploration and production industry has been won by the SIU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division. The agreement was signed with the Phillips Fetro of the superior conditions tion. The company will pay all leum Company covering light won for Phiilips men." exam costs at Oschner's. wages, hours and working Open New Hall SIU port agent Lindsey Williams hailed the men in the Phiilips fieet Along with the completion of conditions for employees for presenting a "strong united the Phillips negotiations, the SIUaboard the company's pro­ HIWD opened a new hall at 912 front throughout the negotiations. duction vessels and drilling Front Street, Morgan City, La., to They deserve full dredit for suc­ serve the men in the Phillips fieet cess in securing this pioneer rig tender. and other offshore oil workers. agreement." Phillips is one of the coun­ try's largest independent crude oil exploration and pro­ duction companies. Its head of­ fices are in Oklahoma. Like many major oil companies it is rapidiy expanding offshore oil opera­ tions in what is considered the most lucrative remaining oil re­ serve area in the US. The SIU contract came after an SIU victory in a coilective bar­ gaining election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. SIU organizers have been active at this and other offshore oil op­ erations in recent months. Breakthrough Hailed Hailing the breakthrough in a hitherto non-union field, SIU Sec­ retary-Treasurer Paul Hall de­ clared, "This agreement is an ini­ tial step in the SIU's program to improve wages and working conditions in the Louisiana tidelands. This is admittedly a very difficult area in which to organ­ ize, particularly in view of the physical problems involved. How­ ever, we are hopeful that the Phil­ lips contract will attract strong support for the Harbor and In­ land Waterways Division from other workers in the tidelands in WASHINGTON—New breakout requests are piling into the Maritime Administration with several SlU-contracted com­ panies on line. Foremost among them, the Isthmian Steam­ ship Company has asked the One factor is the large offshore Maritime Administration for charters on eight Government- oil drilling program being under­ taken in Persian Gulf waters, re­ o^vned Victory ships. In addition, other SIU companies quiring huge amounts of supplies filing bids include Mississippi and equipment. This is the first time in many Steamship, which is asking for three Victory ships to carry agri­ years that Isthmian has bid for cultural commodities to Brazil. A Government tonnage. Previously third operator, Mathiasen Tankers, the company had one other ship has a bid in for three Liberty ships under charter, the Andrew Jack­ son, a Waterman C-2, but that for commercial bulk cargoes. vessel has been turned back to its Two-Year Charters owners. The new applications came after Both istnmian and Waterman the Maritime Administration re­ vised its s^t-up to provide mini­ have subsidy applications pending mum two year charters on Victory which would cover their berth ships and payment of breakout operations on a wide variety of costs by the operators on Llbertys. shipping runs. Some companies are reluctai\t to accept tonnage under the new re­ quirements, complaining it would be uneconomical for them to pay the costs of the breakouts which are estimated as high as $250,000 per vessel. They are asking for broader cargo-carrying authority WASHINGTON—^The 100 percent ship mortgage insurance to help meet the higher cost. law passed last year has already stimulated applications for However, Mathiasen has indi­ cated its willingness to pay the full construction of 40 new vessels. Among them are three pas­ cost of the Liberty breakouts, senger ships and a number of ' which should push along its ap­ roll-ons and container-carry­ acted on, include the conversion of ing vessels. the Badger Mariner for Arnold plication accordingly. Elsewhere on the breakout front. Reviewing the operation of the Bernstein and construction of a law, the Maritime Administration number of new tankers. Large scale Bull Line expects to have four reports that nine vessels now applications involve ten container coal-carrying Libertys ready for under construction or already com­ ships for American Hawaiian, a service within a week or ten days. pleted are also covered the law. west coast company, the conver­ Two of them are scheduled to crew Included among thembyare the sion of the passenger ship Matin Savannah beginning today (see Florida Queen for TMT Trailer story, page 5). Another two coal Ferry, and the supertanker Adora­ sonia for Matson and two passen­ ger liners for H. B.- Cantor. ships are being readied for Water­ tion built by J. M. Carras. The Cantor plans would involve man Steamship and prospects are Applications pending or being ships capable of carrying as much bright for additional tonnage as 5,000 passengers each Pulimanassignments to these and other style, with meals, entertainment SlU-contracted operators. and recreation sold as extra-charge Berth Service Her. 1, 1957 Vol. XiX No. 5 items. The eight ships requested by The SIU put in strong support Isthmian would be put on the com­ for the 100 percent ship mortgage pany's regular berth service on law at the last session as the only various Far East runs as well as way to break ground for develop­ PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treaswr in its Persian Gulf operations. HEBMUII BRAND. Editor, RAT DINIRON. ment of new shipping concerns and ^ .The Isthmian bid is noteworthy Managing Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN. Art construction of many more new in that it indicates an increasing EdUon HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SPIVACX. ships by existing companies. demand for shipping space in the Staff writers. BILL MOODT. Gulf Area The Bernstein interests were the Persian Gulf area, whether or not Representative, first to take advantage of the 100 the Suez Canal is reopened for PuUishid bIwRRkly at tha haadquartart percent ship mortgage law when tha Saafarart Intarnatlanal Union. At­ navigation in the coming months. of lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO. «7S Fourth they applied for purchase and con­ Normally the opening of the canal Avanua, Brooklyn M, NY. Tal. HYaclnth version of the Badger Mariner for Entorod at lacond clau mattar • would permit the carriage of more MSOe. at tha Poit Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar low-cost transatlantic passenger tha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. cargo with existing ships, but evi­ service. Bernstein expects to take dently the needs are too great to possession of the vessel lyithln the be satisfied in that way. hext "few"weeks.'' . ' SIU New Orleans patrolman Tom Gould has been assigned to the Morgan City hall. The agreement, which runs for one year, includes the following benefits won after three weeks of almost continuous negotiations: • A substantial wage Increase. • Reduction in work days aboard production vessels from 14 on and seven off to seven days on and seven off. • Reduction in rig tender em­ ployees' hours from 12 hours a day to eight hours daily. Overtime is paid after eight hours. The sched­ ule of ten days on and five days off is continued. • Seven paid holidays, with dou­ ble time for men working. There were no paid holidays before. • Two weeks'* paid vacation a year. • A seniority clause covering layoffs, transfers, promotions and vacation choices. • Grievance procedure. • Establishment of a committee of Phillips workers and Union del­ egates to meet monthly on beefs with management. • Medical exam reviews to be decided by the Oschner clinic in New Orleans in the event of dis­ putes over a man's physical condi­ Handling negotiations for th# SIU were Williams, Robert A. Mat­ thews, assistant secretary-treas­ urer, and Henry C. "Red" Muliins, Neil C. Richard, L. F. Fenton and Charles D. Dixon, rank and file Phillips' workers. SIU attorney C. Paul Barker served in an advisory capacity. Vote $ For Quarantine WASHINGTON — The 24-hour Quarantine inspection system for vessels in US ports seems certain to go into effect soon for the bal­ ance of the 1957 fiscal year. The Senate has already passed a $67,500 deficiency appropriation for the i;est of the 1957 period and the House is expected to follow suit. Provision of the funds means that ships will no longer have to drop the hook and wait until next morning to dock when arriving in a US port after 5 PM. The money will go to pay overtime for Quar­ antine inspectors who have to work past that hour. US Loan Guarantee Spurs Ship Plans SEAFARERS LOG VINCENT J. MALONE Retires After 19 Years SAM BENNETT New President Bennett Now MFOW Head With Sam Bennett succeeding Vincent J. Malone as presi­ dent, the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union is expected to continue pursuing the same policies and same practice of close cooperation with SIU of NA affiliates that and established close ties with SIU marked Malone's tenure of of­ of NA member unions. He was fice. Malone, holder of the top first elected head of the Firemen's spot in the union for the past 19 Union in 1938. An account of his years, declined to run again dur­ experiences and of the Firemen's ing the last MFOW election, and Union is to be published in book Bennett, who was MFOW vice form shortly. president, was elected without op­ Like his predecessor, Bennett is position. known to be solidly anti-Commu­ It was under Malone's leader­ nist and also has a wide acquaint­ ship that the Firemen affiliated anceship among the other mem­ with the SIU of North America bers of the SIU Pacific District •I •-i': �SEAFARERS LOG^ Par* Four US Benefits MAXIMUM BENEFITi $81.40 per month WIDOWS 62 or over Up to $253 burial benefit • 1 1 1 1 WIDOWS Any Ago SICI Benefits $4,000 death benefit e , Family hospital, surgical benefit for 90 days after tori rfoy Sea­ farer worked Seafarer's earned vocation pay Children eligible for scholarship MAXIMUM BENEFIT 1 $162.80 per month $4,000 death benefit Up to $255 burial benefit j 1 1 Family hospital, surgical benefit for 90 days after last day Sea­ farer worked March 1. 1957 HAROLD T. ANDRIWS (OverMai), Dae. S—Chairman, P. Praialar;' Sacratary, R. Archar. New delegate elected. ;Shlp'a fund $8. Room to be apotted on aanltary. Need new atovc and electric mixer. Beef* to be taken to department delegates not topside. Messhall to be • kept clean. Return used cups to pantry. GRAIN SHIPPER (Grain Fleet), Dec. 15—Chairman, M. Houx; Secretary, J. Harty. Beef regarding launch service In Inchon, Korea—to be referred to patrolman. Ship's fund $12.50. Few hours disputed overtime. Foc'sles, showers and gaUey need painting. Patrolman to be advised of inadequate stores and slop chest. DOROTHY (Bull), Dec. 28—Chair­ man, R. Joy; Secretary, J, McNeely, Linen to be turned in. 24 hours no­ tice to be gfven when leaving ship. Seafarer's earned vacation poy 1 MAXIMUM BENEFITt $200 per month - 1 1 Family hospital, surgical benefit for 90 days after lost day Sea­ farer worked COALINGA HILLS (Fan-Atlantic Corp.), Dec. 31—Chairman, J. Grimes; Secretary, T. Jenkins. New delegate elected. Sldp's fund $35. Discussed overtime beef. Reports accepted. Need new washing machine. Delegate to talk with captain about firing oiler with cause. Seafarer's earned vcKotion pay Children eligible for'scholarship 1 An oversimplified digest of the features of the US Social Security set-up in the last LOG caused a stir in a dozen Social Security SS field offices from coast to coast last week, but things are set to rights here. Despite the impression in the LOG, Boxscore Revised widows under 62 with no children under 18 do not qualify for monthly Social Security benefits, although they.do get up to $255 in burial bene­ fits. Widows (any age) with children under 18 qualify for the monthly benefits plus the burial benefit. SIU welfare benefits (right hand column) apply in all cases, how­ ever. Readers are urged to save both items for an easy guide to these valuable benefits. Freeze Cards In Port Strikes NEW YORK—^Two rulings by the Seafarers Appeals Board last month shattered prece­ dent to protect the job rights of Seafarers in ports affected by a strike or tie-up that mate­ rially affects shipping. The action was taken on Persian Gulf shuttle. Simmons The Fort Bridget, along with the February 14, two days after said the delegates and crew on this Transcape (T A K), subsequently went under foreign flag. the outbreak of the longshore­ ship "did a bang-up SIU job." men's strike in North Atlantic ports. The strike ended last Fri­ day. Under the new rulings, a "freeze" on the dates of Seafarers'_5hipping cards in all strike-bound ports went into effect back to February 12, when the dock walkout began. The "freeze" applied until the end of the ten-day strike on February 22. SIU ports from Boston to Nor­ folk were involved. No Time Lost On Cards As a result, according to Assist­ ant Secretary - Treasurer Claude Simmons, Seafarers registered in the affected ports lost no time on their 90-day shipping cai'ds due to the strike. A Seafarer who had 20 days left on his card when the strike started still had 20 days left to ship on that card when the walkout ended. A companion decision applies the same principle to ship's crews laid off during the course of a strike. Under the SIU shipping rules, if a ship lays up and then calls for a crew again within ten days after lay-up, the original crewmen have preference for the jobs provided they are registered on the shipping list. The appeals board ruling now gives them preference on the jobs for ten days after the strike ends. Both ruUngs will also apply to any future tie-ups. They are the latest in a series of decisions by the appeals board clarifying and amending the Union's shipping rules. The ap­ peals board, composed equally of SIU and shipowner representatives. Is established under the employ­ ment clause in SIU agreements. Meanwhile, shipping was very alow here during the past period, Simmons pointed out, due to the coastwise dock strikfi-aSr,weU as the local tug strike. A total of 20 ships paid off, two signed on and 13 were in transit. Among the payoffs was the tanker Fort Bridget (US Petroleum), whose crew was repatriated by air from France after a year on the Question: The Maritime Administrator has predicted that ships of the future will all be submarines. Would you like to be a seaman under those circumstances? J. Carbone, AB: It wouldn't be David Doren, OS: I don't think bad in some respects bebause you I would care for it because I like fresh air too would avoid the much. I wouldn't storms and all relish the idea of the pitching and being cooped up rolling that goes in a submarine. with bad weather. I understand that But at the s?me in the Navy they time, I would like pay 50 .percent to get some fresh extra for sub­ air once in a marine duty and while and you if we ever get can't do that very merchant subs I imagine they well on a submarine ship. would pay extra too. 4 4, 4 ii> 4" Angelo Cinquemiano,MM: I would BUI stanion, MM: I'm afraid that not mind trying a ship like that. It there won't be any seamen at aU would be some­ because from thing out of the what I read these ordinary if it ships wUl be op­ ever comes about. erated by remote However, I do control from not think it will happen on a shore stations. Fortunately large scale. I though, it will be would be sur­ after my time, prised to see underwater ships and won't affect our present ship­ take over from our present-style ships. ping set-up. 4 4 4" Harry Cracknel!, MM: It doesn't make sense to me. I doubt if I will see anything like that In my life­ time so I'm not going to worry about it. It wiU be a long time before shipping will change so much to affect our present way of doing ship­ board work. 4 4 BIG BEND (Tankship), Dec. 30— Chairman, J, SwIderskI; Secretary, V. Ratcllff. TV set purchased. One man missed ship in N. O. Delayed sailing disputed. 16 hours disputed overtime. New delegate elected. No heat in messmen's foc-sles. Smoking to be con­ fined to designated areas only. Recre­ ation room to be kept clean. TV set to be donated to boil's club if ship lays up. man missed ship. Five hours disputed overtime. Report accept.ed. Shower drains plugged up. Sink needs repair­ ing in foc'slc. $4,000 death benefit Up to $255 buriol benefit ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Jan, 1— Chairman, J, Steele; Secretary, R, Klenast, Two men missed ship in Puer­ to Rico. Ship's fund $30. Repair lists to be submitted. Request different brand of coffee. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine meals and serv­ ice on holidays. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service). Jan. 1—Chairman, W. Omelancxuk; Secretary, D, Wilson. One Children eligible for scholarship 1 Two or More 1 Children 1 Under 18 packed. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward department. Repair list to b^ submitted, 4 Domlnlck Defeo, chief pump­ man: Well maybe it might happen someday but not whUe I'm still sailing so I don't have to worry about it. When the time comes it will be a prob­ lem to consider because it will change the way of running quite a bit from the kind of operation we have now. ; i /.» ' Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Christ­ mas dinner. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Dee. 22— Chairman, M. Slmonettl; Secretary, M. Doherty. One member failed to Join ship in Yokohama. Ship's fund $12 and 200 Yen. Few hours disputed over­ time. New delegate elected. To have wooden bunks, built-in drawers and lockers in aU' rooms. When leaving ship crew to strip bunk and return linen. Turn •oS washing machine when through. Request more canned Juices and fruits, frozen vegetables, and fresh fruit. Need mattress and pillow covers. DEL ORO (Miss.), Sept. 2—Chairman, H. Mooney; Secretary, H. Gardes. Ship's fund $65.09. New delegate elect­ ed. Key to door on after deck to be given to messman at meal times. Dis­ cussion on locked doors during time of Kroo boys on board. CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Dec. 23—Chairman, J. Zerels; Secretary, J. Morlson. One man hospitalized in Japan. Vote of thanks to steward for fine Job, good cooking. Delegate to ask captaiit for US eurrency in Chile, Repair list to be made up. IDEAL X (Pan-Atlentic), Dee. 2«— Chairman, H. Huston; Secretary, J. Atchison. Action to be taken on rusty water situation. Painting and sougeeing to be started. Need new washing machine for black gang. One man missed ship. Few hours disputed over­ time. Short one man. Report accepted. Vote of thanks for fine Xmaa dinner. Shower water tank needs flushing. JOHN C. WATERMAN (Waterman), Doe. 16—Chairman, S. Szants, Jr.; Secretary, R. Agular. Few members to be reported to patrolman for drunkeness. Few hours disputed overtime. Repair list to be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward departmient for fine cooperation. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. Brow; Secretary, H. Goley. Ship's fund $15.07. New dele­ gate elected. Blowers to be fixed in deck gang rooms. Mesa hall to be kept clean for preparation of holiday meals. ROBIN KETTERING (Seas Ship­ ping), Oct. 7—Chairman, W. Wandell: Secretary, J. Hannay. Ship's fund $30.90. Some disputed overtime. Heports accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. All beefs to be taken to dele­ gate between 8 AM and 6 PM unless considered serious. Movies to be shown on Sunday afternoon and al­ ternate nights. Vote of thanks to negotiating committee on new wags scale. Dec. 2—Chairman, L. Ames; Secre­ tary, J. Hannay. New messman aboard in Capetown, Engineers do­ ing carpenter's work. Ship's fund $20.50. Delayed saUing disputed. Re­ port accepted, Repair list submit­ ted. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for Thanksgiving dinner. Col­ lection for messman Injured in Duran. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Dec. 12—Chairman, A. Fedo; Secre­ tary, T. Constantln. Repair list has been submitted. New delegate and treasurer elected. Few hours - diisputed overtime. Reports accepted. Members to donate $1 toward ship's fund. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Nov. 10—Chairman, F. TImmrock; Secre­ tary, H. West. Secretary elected. Each member to donate $1 toward ship's fund—fund not to exceed $50. Blackboard to be placed in laundry. Library to be kept clean. ALCOA FURITAN (Alcoa), Dec. 24 —Chairman, L, Larkin; Secffetary, J. Byrne, Discussion on atoppers for crew's quarters; gangway watch; pas­ sageway doors to be kept closed while in port. Vote of thanks to ships dele­ gate. ALCOA RANGER (AlCOa), Dec. 29— Chairman, A. Carpenter; Secretary, F. Napoll. Bed* springs to be repaired or replaced. One man missed ship in Tampa; personal gear Inventoried and DEL RIO (Miss.), Dee, 23—Chairman, F. Davis; Secretary, B, Hussar, More stores to be put on African Run. Beef on ammonia tanks being carried on No. 4 hatch. Suggestion that they be carried only on No. 3 or No. 5 hatches. Laundry and washing machine to be kept clean. Kocoo boys not to be al­ lowed in crew's quarters. FREDERIC C. COLLIN (Drytrans), Dee. 9—Chairman, $, Drury; Secretary, R. Simpson, Crew warned about foul­ ing up and missing watches. Return all soiled linen. Repair list turned In. Action taken on same. Request steam and water lines to be run together in washing machine. Need new alumi­ num agitator for washing machine. DEC. 30—Chairman, S. Drury; Sec­ retary, F. Fox, Request four launches to and from ship. Draw to be put out every five days. Repair Ust taken care of. FuU cooperation between all. de­ partments. Ship's fund S6. Locker doors to be repaired in messroora and foc'sles. Discussion on retiring pen­ sion for SIU members. Members asked to write to LOG for reaction on same. p. EDITH (Bull), Dec. 30—Chairman, Gvozdich; Secretary, J. Gavin. Steward missed ship. Ship sailed shorthanded. Steward to remain aboard to receive stores. Two men fouled up. To charge payment of delayed sailing to men responsible for non-payment by company due to fact that they were not aboard. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Dec. 29— Chairman, L. Meyers; Secretary, C. Ridge. New delegate, reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund $19.35. Some disputed overtime. Short a bak­ er. Laundry to be kept ciean. Messball to be left clean. MAE (Bull), Dec. 29—Chairman, W. Morris; Secretary, C. Hosetter. Need gangway, present ladder very bad. Ship's fund $29.00. TV repaired. $12 in boat fund. Reports accepted. Air condition all SIU ships especially ones running to tropics. . MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tankers), Sept. 23—Chairman, P. MeKreth; Secretary, E. Lambe. Received innerspring mattresses, awnings' and travelers checks. Six members missed ship in Singapore. Ship's fund 24,000 Yen. New deiegate elected. Washing machine to be. repaired; bathrooms to be painted and quarters sougeed. Gearfor men who missed ship wiil be put aboard in Singapore. Keep messroom clean. SEAMAR (Calmar), Dee. 25—Chair­ man, B. Schuitz; Secretary, F. Miller. Ship's fund $7.30. Overtime cut off be­ cause crew turned in subsistence. Report accepted. Salt water in fresh water lines. To be Investigated by patrolman. Check slop chest and post Itemized list of prices. Post Ust of port addresses. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Dee. 30— Chairman, J, Straka; Secretary, M, Kamlnskl. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Christmas dinner and good food in general. SUZANNE (Bull), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, R. Lanoue; Secretary, G, Preta. Repair lists submitted. Ship's fund $2. Few hours disputed overtime. Rusty drinking water; to see patrolman about same. Vote of thanks to chief cook and galleymen for exceUcnt food, Messhall and laundry to be kept clean and payoff to-ljp sober and orderly, THE CABINS (Terminal), Jan. 2— Chairman, F, NIgro; Secretary, F, Nlgro. Ship to pay .off at Anchorage, Beef on division of overtime with watch standers and day men. Reports accepted. SANDCAPTAIN (Cons. Aggregates), Dec, 14—Chairman, W, Smith; Secre­ tary, E. Klingvall. Ship's fund $100. One man missed ship. Vote of thanks to delegate and steward department for Job weU done. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Dec, 24—Chairman, W. Saltrez; Secretary, W, Saltrez, New delegate elected. Company to supply steward. day of arrival for loading stores. Stores Ust to be sent to steward. New feeding system not satisfactory. �-T •^• Pare l^e SEAFARERS LOG March 1. ItST Two More Bull Coal Ships Ready I SAVANNAH—^Two of the first four ships allocated to Bull Line for the coal run will crew up here this week, assuring good shipping for the current period. The John Kendall was due^ to take a crew today, and the taken care of, McAuley noted. James Bowdoin should crew About 100 hours of disputed de(*k End of longihoremen't strike, which tied up shipping in New York and other northeastern ports for 10 days, finds plenty of job action in headquarters hiring hall as ships start moving again. Ships Move As ILA Strike Ends Ships are moving again off the North Atlantic coast as a 10-day strike of the International Ijpngshoremen^ Association ended last Saturday morning. 45,000 longshoremen who had been out in New York and other ports from Maine to Virginia began to return to work. Meanwhile, however, ship­ -fBradley, in fact, had is­ was said to be the chief reason ping activities in New York President sued a back-to-work order during for its rejection. remained partially hampered the middle of the week, prior to There had also been consider­ by the continuing strike of the port's tugboat workers. The longshoremen's return end­ ed a six-month hassle over a new contract. It followed rank-and-file acceptance of the employers' offers in New York and other ports. In New York the ILA said that long­ shoremen ratified the contract by a vote of 6,829 to 4,017. Actual terms of the New York agreement had been worked out between the New York Shipping Association and the ILA. wage scale committee nearly a week before the men went back to work. ILA Industry wide wage patterns are being given up in the woolen and worsted industry by the Textile Workers Union of America. The union will negotiate on a companyby-company basis because there was no single company big enough to set the pace and because some operations are far more profitable than others. any vote by the men. That order backfired when em­ ployers and th^ ILA failed to reach agreements in Baltimore and Nor­ folk, Va. By Friday agreements in those ports were reached and Bradley issued a new back-to-work order effective Saturday morning. Meanwhile, expectations that the tugboat strike also would end failed to materialize as members of Local 333, United Marine Divi­ sion, National Maritime Union, re­ jected the six-year pact agreed to between the local's officers and the employers. The length of the pact A eitywide agreement has been signed between the city of Phila­ delphia and District Council 33, State, County and Municipal Em­ ployees, providing for exclusive bargaining rights for the union wherever it has a majority in a city department. Philadelphia is the first large city in the country to sign such an agreement. About 15,000 city, employees are involved i;. ^ a. exclusive of policemen, firemen A ten-year recognition contract and park guards. has been signed by virtually all 3> 3> major Miami Beach resort hoteis The US Supreme Court is ex­ with the Hotel and Restaurant Em­ pected to rule in the near future on ployees Union, ending a 21-month long strike. Some SO to 60 hotels whether states and towns have the are involved. The contract pro­ right to levy license fees on union vides for a succession of one-year organizers. Many towns in Georgia, agreements insuring the union ten Tennessee, Mississippi and Virginia years' recognition and a no-strike have passed such ordinances. The clause. Wages, hours, vacations test will be based on the Baxley, and other issues will be negotiated Ga., ordinance which calls for a license fee of $2,000 a year for shortly. each union organizer plus a $500 fee for each member signed up. "Beat the sales tax" is the cry $• $1 X of the Massachusetts labor move­ Supplemental unemployment ben­ ment. The State Federation of efit plans received a setback in Labor has voted $10,000 to be spent in an anti-sales tax campaign, with California when a Department of the state CIO also participating. Employment referee ruled that the The sales tax has been proposed payments cannot be used to supple­ by Governor Foster Furcolo, who ment state unemployment benefits. The referee said that such pay­ was elected with labor support. ments are, in effect, wages and 3^ should be deducted from unem­ In neighboring Connecticut, the ployment benefits, not added to Slate Unemployment Compensa­ them. A court appeal is being tion Commissioner has ruled planned by several unions in­ against paying jobless benefits to volved. ^ ^ a woman worker who quit under unusual circumstances. She resign­ Gary, Indiana, has bus service ed after three days at a factory again after a 98-day strike. The because the ,tone of her fellow- agreement provides for a nineworkers' conversation was occa­ certs hourly increase plus five sionally off-color. The Commis­ cents more in 1958. The Amalgam­ sioner ruled that tender ears were ated Motor Coach Employees LocaJ no reason for quitting. 517 signed the • corilract." able talk -on the waterfront that the longshoremen Would reject their pact. At least three big Man­ hattan ILA locals had opposed the agreement reached by the wage scale committee. The picture was further complicated on Thursday morning, just before the men were slated to vote on the ratification, by the appearance in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan of handbills urg­ ing the contract's rejection. The handbills, signed only by "rank and file ILA members," made a special Issue of the fact that the ILA agreement did not call for a common termination date with the longshoremen's contract on the West Coast. This lent cre­ dence to the belief that the hand­ bills were the work of either Harry Bridges, head of the West Coast longshore union, or of his east coast agent, Irving (Charles) Velson. • Bridges, who has been grinding the axe for a common termination date right along, arrived in New York several weeks ago and told newspaper reporters he was here "to protect my interests." He was still in New York at last report. The three-year contract approved by the longshoremen consists ba­ sically of two parts. One part calls for a "master contract" for all longshoremen from Portland, Me., to Hampton Roads, Va., on wages, hours and employer contributions for welfare and pension benefits. The second part calls for the set­ tlement of other contract issues, such as working conditions, vaca­ tions and paid holidays, on a port by port basis. The wage provisions call for a 32-cent-an-hour boost of which 18 cents is payable the first year and 7 cents the second and third years. All the contract provisions are re­ troactive to October 1. Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent'from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. ' • < ' up Tuesday, once overhauling is completed. Bull Line already has four of its own Libertys, the An­ gelina, Arlyn, Carolyn and Doro­ thy, on the coal run now. Two more ships from the reserve fleet will join the operation shortly. Shipping during the last period was better than usual, due to vis­ its by six in-transit ships, plua one payoff. Port Agent E. B. McAuley reported. The in-transits were the Seatrain Savannah, Seatrain New York (Seatrain); Robin Mowbray (Seas Shipping); Coeur d'Alene Victory (Victory Carriers); (Steel Surveyor (Isthmian), and the John C. Kendall (Bull), which came in with a riding crew. The lone payoff, - the Pacific Ocean (World Carriers), stirred some interest as she may have set something of a record in trans­ atlantic crossings. It took the ship 24 days to get from Antwerp, Bel­ gium, to Savannah, because the steering gear was fouled up most of the trip. Helmsman Back Aft She had to be steered from the aft steering station most of the time, even down to the end of the voyage. Coming up the Savannah River the ship still had the helms­ man back aft, which is a pretty rough situation for the pilot and all hands. This same ship arrived in pretty sad condition overall, as all quar­ ters needed painting and the gal­ ley stove was in bad shape. The galley also had plentiful supply of rainwater, since it rained in the galley every time it rained on deck. The area all around the gal­ ley stack was rusted out, 'but this and all other repairs are being Six Named Delegates To SlUNA As per recommendations adopted by the February 6 membership meeting, the six candidates nomi­ nated for the post of convention delegate have been declared elected to the six delegates' posts open. They will represent the SIU A&G District at the next SIU of North America convention open­ ing in San Francisco, March 25. The six candidates declared elected are: Marty Breithoff, A. S. Cardullo, Paul Hall, Earl Sheppard, Cal Tanner and Lindsey Wil­ liams. Had there been more than six candidates nominated, the proce­ dure called for the membership to choose from among the "nominees at a secret ballot vote scheduled for February 28 through March 6. However, the recommendations specified that if no more than six are nominated that they be de­ clared elected because there was no contest. Under the International Union's rules, the SIU A&G District is entitled to 15 votes and up to 15 delegates to the convention. The membership approved the secre­ tary - treasurer's recommendation that the 15 votes be divided among six delegates. department overtime was also col­ lected at the payoff. Besides the ships mentioned, the MV Dry Tortugas and MV Som­ brero Key were paid off for the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division. These are the deep sea tugs operated by TMT Trailer Fer­ ry for hauling converted LSTtrailer ships to the Islands. FMB Stops Subsidy $$ For Bonuses WASHINGTON — Based on a report issued by the Navy Depart­ ment, the Federal Maritime Board has decided to discontinue figuring bonus payments paid for war risk' shipping as part of operating sub­ sidy payments. The report stated that the De­ partment did not recognize any areas of the world as "danger areas" and that the US Navy was now operating on a peacetime status. The sections involved are the Formosan waters, the China coast, Saigon, and the eastern Mediter­ ranean. Under present maritime con­ tracts, seamen receive bonuses for sl.ipping in these waters. The Board has determined that pay­ ments for the east Mediterranean were ineligible as of 1956. ' Since the major Middie East troubles started late last year, this will com­ pletely eliminate any payments to subsidized operators to cover bo­ nuses in that area. Payment will no longer be made for any other area as of January 1, 1957. Present Pacts Unaffected Although this action by the FMB will not affect present maritime agreements of the SIU and other unions, it is felt that the loss of these payments by the Government to subsidized operators will have an effect on future contract nego­ tiations. The operators are sure te ask for an end to such bonuses. The Navy's statement indicates the possibility of peace feelers between the Chinese Communist government and the Nationalist government of Formosa. This infers a possible easing of relations between China and the US. Senator Theodore Francis Green, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was quoted by the "USNews & World Report" as stating on a national radio program that» "I think we should recognize Red China sooner or later." He later clarified this by stating that he did not mean immediate recognition as Red China has not yet purged itself of its aggression and stiU holds American prisoners. •v?j -J jd ' 'i �Tare Sis SEAFARERS LOG Marcli 1, 1957 San Juan Hall Readied Up to $260 a Year SAN JUAN—Seafarers are pitching in to help laundh a brand-new SIU hall in this island port by the end of March. The new site is only three doors down from the pres­ ent hajl at 51 Pelayo. —Much larger than the quar­ The hall is on the ground floor ters now occupied by the SIU, of the two-story Maritime Building the new hall at 101 Pelayo is being completely remodeled and refur­ nished to service the hundreds of SIU men who pass through Puerto Biean ports every week. A key fea­ ture is an illuminated shipping board, smaller but similar to the ones at headquarters and in Balti­ more. The hall will be fully air-condi­ tioned and will be easily able to accommodate meetings of 100 or more persons. Plans are being made to utilize an outdoor area of 1,200 square feet for meetings and recreational purposes by covering It over with a canopy. already occupied by the AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen (UTM). Free parking is available one block away. The hall will also be headquarters for the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division on the Island. Seafarers have been assisting in all phases of the work since it be­ gan several weeks ago, according to Port Agent Sal Colls, although an outside contract building con­ tractor is doing the major over­ hauling job. The telephone num­ ber at the old hall, 2-5996, will probably be retained once the new hall is formally opened. '' Under the SIU Vacation Plan, every Seafarer who works at least 90 days a year can collect vacation pay. But few seamen enjoyed paid vacations until 195?, when the SIU plan went into effect. Here are some of the unique features of All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Mary Ann Wagner, born January 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Emil Wagner, Kittanning, Pa. Nathan Paul Silkowski, born January 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Silkowski, Westwego, La. Linda Carole Sullivaii, born January 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stecial C. Sullivan, Mobile, Ala. Michael Rocco, born January 30, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nicholas Rocco, Brooklyn, NY. Marixa Matos Velez, born Janu­ ary 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alberto M. Velez, New York, NY. Barbara Jean Carver, born Octo­ ber 14, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lester J. Carver, Hammond, La. Mary Theresa Koppersmith, born November 8, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis E. Koppersmith, New Orleans, La. Helen Cecile Schmidt, born De­ cember 23, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hans Schmidt, New Orleans, La. Robert Earl Akridge, Born Janu­ ary 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lonnie L. Akridge, Mobile, Ala. Caren Denise Faircloth, born January 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James L. Faircloth, Crichton, Ala. Carmen Victoria Alonso, born November 23,1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel E. Figueroa, New York, NY. Edwardo Gatica, bom August 14, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rodolfo E. Gatica, La Marque, Tex. Daniel Arthur Patterson, born Januafy 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eddke A. Patterson, Selma, Ala. i; imm •m-mme-M.m-m i t m M e. M 9 fhe plan, which was the first of its kind in maritime: Mary Helen Canales, born De­ cember 12, 1956, to Seafai'er and Mrs. Serando J. Canales, New Or­ leans, La. Femado Gonzalez, bom January 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gilberto Ganzalez, Brooklyn, NY. Casper Keith McLemore, born January 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Casper McLemore, Mobile, Ala. Robert Terry Sanders, born February 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Union H. Sanders, Bay Minette, Ala. Ruby Wing, born January 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Yao Fang Wing, San Francisco, Calif. Mary Susan McNulty, born February 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bowman P. McNulty, Mobile, Ala. Leroy Andre Reed, born January 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ drew C. Reed, Hattiesburg,.Miss. Fredia Louis Eriksen, bom Janu­ ary 1-5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edmund K. Eriksen, Savannah, Ga. Grace Marie Stanley, bom De­ cember 17, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Stanley, Ft. Lau­ derdale, Fla. Pablo Alberto Rodriguez Davila, born December 20, 1956, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Pablo Rodriguez, Fajardo, PR. Israel Cruz, born January 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis Cruz, Brooklyn, NY. Michael Kim Johnson, bom De­ cember 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Woodrow Johnson, Wheeler, Mich. Ernest Bryant Davenport, bom November 29, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Otis Davenport, Mobile, Ala. M 9 9 m.m.» 9^9 9 M,m «..« « •.•-n *.1^ I for Every Working 0 Seafarers can collect vacation pay in cash any time they can show 90 days' discharges. 0 No one has to quit a ship to collect vacation money. There are no compulsory vacations in the SIU. 0 Vacation pay is pro-rated. The more days worked, the bigger the benefit. You collect whether you work for one company or a dozen In a year. 0 Payments made within an hour at headquarters; in a day or two by airmail to the outports. THE SIU VACATION PLAN •, ii/Mu liUw.ii 'til., amij "MI-JI.'. <I.I iimiii iHii- t ' j i Mt-in'i ITV '"i | �- ' •'- •>%;.•• SEAFAREHS Laa Maro& 1. USf YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH vr-;^ paf« SevtM y'- •Only A Bosun's Mate, Anyway Seafarer's Gnide To Better Bnyin^ By Sidney Margolius High Incomes Duck Taxes Evidence is accumulating that the big tax bite on large incomes, popularly supposed to be 91 percent, is actually a myth perpetuated by Congress, and the reason Congress permits a slew of tax loopholes to continue despite frequent criticism of them, is to convince the pub­ lic that wealthy people carry the tax load. " In a number of articles in law journals and testimony before Con­ gress shortly before his death last year, Randolph E. Paul, a noted tax Expert and former General Counsel to the US Treasury, had pointed out that different kinds of tax rates on different types of income had eroded the progressive tax structure to the point that tax rates which appeared high actually were not. He stated that a wide range of loop­ holes, from special low rates on capital gains to special concessions for the oil and mining industries, made the effective tax on big incomes, not the 91 percent the public supposes it is, but often closer to 50 to 70 percent. For example, in 1953 the average effective tax rate for all taxpayers was about 27 percent, not much more than the lowest-bracket rate of 22 percent that year. Instead of the tax rate being highly pro­ gressive, as Congress vvould have us believe, it turns out that lowestbracket taxpayers shell out close t to the average tax rate for the us Navy harbor tug vainly attempts to nudge powerless Liberian freighter Chris H. back on country as a whole. course, after she ran out of fuel two days from Yokohama. Furthermore, Mr. Paul pointed out, the actual effective rate of in­ According to the dispatch, the Chris H man­ "YOKOSUKA, Japan, Jan. 4-The Li­ come tax for 1952 for taxpayers berian freighter Chris H. arrived in Yoko­ aged to use up 21 days' fuel and strand herself bet­ with incomes Over $100,000 was 53 ter than two days' steaming time from her destina­ percent, not 67 percent as it might hama at 10:00 yesterday morning after nearly tion or the distance normally covered in 12 days. appear from the Government's tax six days of tragedy-marked, on-again, off- At that rate she would be burning fuel almost 73 table. Mr. Paul himself, charged again towing by a total of four US Navy percent above her normal consumption, which that tajc rates over 70' percent ships ..." prompted one engineer to remark "that's an awful That's how an official US Navy report from the lot of 'bad weather'." "mean next t^ nothing and mis­ represent" to "liower-bracket tax­ Far East begins a description of how a bosun's mate Whatever the circumstances, the fact is tliat the payers "the size of the tax burden lost his life while Navy vessels struggled to rescue freighter started asking for help 450 miles from actually being imposed upon the a ship which managed to run out of fuel 450 miles from port. The ship involved, described as "Ameri­ Yokohama. No private tugs were available, so the high brackets." Us Navy base at Yokosuka was requested to aid. • •The AFL-CIO Research depart­ can-owned and manned by a Greek crew," is one The Navy obliged by sending the submarine res­ of the innumerable Libertys which have fled the ment has reported that various loopholes, erosions and legal eva­ American flag so as not to have to pay taxes to cue ship USS Coucal to the rescue. The Coucal sions in the laws cost the Federal support armies, navies or bosun's mates who might sighted the Chris H December 28 and started towing. government a total of nine billion be called on any time to get them out of trouble. The day after New Year's, bosun's mate R. I. dollars a year. 1,200-Barrel Surplus Miller was killed when the towing cable parted V. Henry Rothschild, a promi­ According to the Navy account, the Chris H left nent corporation lawyer, himself Norfolk November 8 with coal for Japan, passed and whiplashed across the deck of the Coucal. His has criticized the Internal Revenue Service for permitting tax-free through the canal and hit Honolulu December 4. body was knocked overboard and never recovered. executive dining rooms, personal use by company executives of com­ She "left the same day with enough fuel to reach Subsequently, two Navy harbor tugs and the fleet pany autos and planes, and the practice of deferring part of an execu­ Japan plus a 1,200-barrel surplus—enough for seven tug Apache pulled the disabled ship to port on tive's or businessman's pay until a year when his income is lower and extra days at sea. Continuous bad weather and very January 4. The whole operation took six days, four Navy ships and one man's life to rescue an Ameri­ the tax bite less painful. high winds forced her to burn her extra fuel until can-owned ship whose ownere, although they are Everybody but the wage-earners is getting into the tax avoidance the ship stopped completely Christmas Eve." Americans, refuse to fly the American flag or pay game. The American Bar Association has scheduled its next annual When queried on the subject, marine engineers a nickel in taxes to support that same Navy. meeting for New York and Loudon. The New York portion of the meet­ Of course, nationality doesn't count when a ship ing will take place July 14-16, and then the lawyers will travel to Loh- agreed that the 1,200 barrels should have been don to hold the rest of their meeting from July 24-30. Thus, right in more than ample for seven days steaming, estimat­ is in distress and the tradition is to assist it at all the vacation season the members of the bar will get a trip to New York ing Liberty ship consumption at between 140 and costs. But one wonders just the same (a) what the and then to Europe. The Treasury Department has refused to rule in 160 barrels daily. From Honolulu to Yokohama is cost of this operation was to the US taxpayer (b) advance on the tax deductibility of this "business trip." It will be in­ 3,400 miles which for a Libery ship is 14 days whether the owners sent regrets to the family of steaming time on the average. the bosun's mate. teresting to see if the lawyers can get this tax deduction. Until Congress eliminates all the special loopholes and concessions wage-earners in effect are barred from using the moderate-income fam­ ily needs to make sure it does not pay more tax than it legally should. There are several tax points people who work for a living ought to understand well: MOBILE—A new contract has been unanimously ratified between the SlU-affiliated Ma­ Sick Pay: Many wage-earners tend to overlook the fact that under some circumstances they don't have to pay Federal income tax on pay rine Allied Workers Division and the Mobile Ship Repair yards resulting in increased bene­ they get while sick, points out Charles D. Spencer, editor of the Em­ fits and wages. +— — ployee Benefit Plan Review. After the first week of an illness, you can Some of the highlights of contend that the completion of the hall to watch the celebration. The subtract from your taxable income up to $100 a week of pay received while sick. If you were hospitalized for at least one day, or your illness the contract are an increase of center and extension will make hall is directly in line with the was due to an injury even if it was not received while at work, you can twenty cents per hour for them equal to the finest in the parade route and will provide a comfortable position to enjoy the mechanics; a sliding scale of pay country. subtract up to $100 of pay received during the first week too. Seamen on the beach are eagerly fun. However, you cannot claim this sick pay exclusion if you file as your increases for the second and third The Mobile yard is bustling with return the "punch card" (Form 1040A), Mr. Spencer warns. You have class men, helpers and woi-kers; an looking forward to the annual to secure and use the long form. (Form 1040) even though the Internal additional holiday per year, and a Mardi Gras involving two weeks ship repair work including convei-Revenue Seiwice has mailed you the punch-card form. You deduct the reduction in the amount of hours of parades and general all round sion of a C-2 into a trailer-carrier excludable sick pay from your gross income on page 1 of Form 1040. necessary for a vacation. Port fun. Tanner invited all Seafarers for Pan-Atlantic Steamship Com­ Workmen's compensation, sickness insurance or damages you recover Agent Cal Tanner reports that and their families us.e the Union pany. for ah injury are wholly tax free and should not be included in your talks are continuing with the other MAW and HIWD companies. report of your taxable income. Elderly Dependents: The Internal Revenue Service has been check­ Shipping On Uptake ^ B A FT A ing (Jependency claims cloSely on the theory that recent increases in Shipping has increased some­ Social Security benefits may have made more older folks self sujiport- what with about seventy five men in'g. Understand that Social Security, railroad retirement, workmen's taking regular offshore jobs, and compensation, unemployment insurance, and compensation to veterans some 100 signing up for relief tow­ and their families, are not taxable income. However, such income is an ing jobs for both local and distant indication a dependent may be supporting himself. So be sure you are trips. Some of the ships reporting able to show that you still pay more than half an elderly dependent's in were the Raphael Semmes, support even though he has non-taxable income of his own. Hastings, Monarch of the Seas, One help along these lines, advises Sydney Prerau, editor of the Gateway City, LaSalle and Clai­ "J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax" guide, is a recent ruling by the US borne (Waterman); Patriot, Corsair, Tax Court that a taxpayer could count the fair rental values of the Cavalier and Pennant (Alcoa); room his elderly parent occupied in his home, in deciding that he pro­ Steel Age and Steel Designer vided more than half the support. (Isthmian). Even if you don't provide more than half the support, and so can't Prospects of increased shipping take a partial dependent as an exemption on your return, you can still are seen for the future with the include in your medical deduction any medical expenses you pay for construction of an International him or her. Trade Center in Mobile and with If several people support a close relative, but none contrlbues more the completion of the extension than half the support, they can alternate In taking the exemption, as of the State Docks. Mobilians are ._.J Mobile MAW Wins Contract Gains PORTO'CALL &7S9ROOK.t>(fi. Indicated in the instructions you get with your tax forms. quite proud of their docks and • 12/6 B-WanOBE BAU7//V10«e '•ft �V/.. ••. \~7i .•,v-;55j;'fs''^-M,'5-;' J.V ragt Eiffht I •:.•• SEAPARERS16G '- . • * HareH 1, 1957 Scholarship Winner Takes Aim At Goal SIU : With six months of schooling under a 1956 SIU scholarship award already under his belt, Seafarer George Butenkoff has that long-hoped-for electrical engineering degree well w;ithin his sights. Now completing his second He still gets to play around boats a bit, on a limited scale year at Newark College of En­ through the school's "yacht club," gineering, ill Newark, NJ, Buten­ a sort of exchange deal worked but koff got in a year of school on his between a group of the students own before he won a $6,000 SIU and a club on City Island. The fledgling engineers turn to as scholarship last June. He was I'id- crewmen of the boats on weekends ing the Seatrain and holidays, and get a chance to Savannah at the tinker with motors, radio and navi­ time, earning gational equipment on brief cruises some of those up and down the coast. good SIU payoffs he had missed since he was drafted into the Army in 1953. He The camera seems to have an ill affect on Debra Ann spent two years Prodey, 2 (rigbt), but sister Cecilia Marie takes it in stride. Butenlcoff structor on har­ Dad is Jerome A. Prodey, now on the Steel Worker. bor craft.. This helped sharpen an Interest in marine electronics de­ veloped when he got a 3d mate's The oil company line-up has license and had to bone up on been cracked by the Sailors Union loran and radar techniques. of the Pacific on the pension issue. Butenkoff first Pegan sailing on The Standard Oil Company of deck in 1949 and was a shipboard California has agreed to contrib­ organizer in the successful Cities ute to the SUP pension program Service organizing drive. He's now at the rate of 53 cents a day, as married, living in nearby Jersey well as provide wage, overtime City, and has a daughter, Debbie, 1. and penalty increases. The new An <A' Student agreement is part of the SUP drive, Apparently making his way at to bring tankermen under the pro­ school without too much trouble, tection of the SUP freight-passen­ he's rolled up a string of A;S in ger pension program. practically every course and ci-edJ. " 4. 4 its his SIU experiences and the Canadian Seafarers expect a SEAFARERS LOG for getting him banner year in 1957, the SIU Can­ Making a joint debut, twins Elizabeth Margaret (left) and out of the dorarums in the others. adian District reports. Heavy Mary Veronica Maher were tots when this was taken. Their Understandably, his seagoing shipments of ore tonnage and father is Thomas F. Maher of New York City. and Union career, even at the age busy deep-sea shipping out of of 25, provides him with a I'ich Montreal are expected to boost the store of tales useful in making shipping picture. classroom speeches and for getting 4 4 4 those English themes out of the Opening of the Marine Cooks way. and Stewards training and recrea­ Engineers have to, learn tion center is expected this week. grammar and syntax before they can go on to building bridges and The training center will offer putting together electi onic gadgets, courses in basic food preparation, too. Butenkoff says his LOG sub­ food handling, preservation of per­ scription serves him well in this ishables, menu planning, efficient regard also, because there's always housekeeping and other items of something in each issue that he importance in the steward depart­ can put to good use in class. Next ment. In addition, the center in­ fall, he'll move on to the more spe­ cludes bridle trails, swimming and cialized engineering subjects he's other recreational facilities. really interested in. Betweentimes, 4 4 4 he works at a neighborhood gas Overwhelming approval has Cute threesome in home of Benjamin L. Freeman, Brockton, station Saturdays to help earn been voted by members of the some of the "c,\lras" that a grow­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers • Mass., includes Michael, 2; Pamela Sue, 3, and "Bilges." the family pup, just three months. ing family needs, and is already for strike fund and organizing dickering to get a summer posi­ fund assessments. The assess­ tion with an engineering concern ments to maintain the BME's suc­ to build up some experience to­ cessful organizing program carried wards his specialty. by five to one. Anion^ Our Affiliates Angela, 3V2 Gregory, 5 Andre Carolyn, 7 Ronnie, ZVz |i:'. Camera's a hit with Arlene, 3 months, daughter of Woody Perkins. Wji?' II'.i ' I r.v • Mirta C. Lopez, is four. Dad is Genaro A. Lopez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. 7U£ ^00 AAir> Bf^moRs AfP MBvJ remSIU CAFBTJEMS THE MEMBSRS WWf AIE/.T VMB YoOkBMTHEHALL. This curly-haired moppet is W. L..Brabham's jfaugh?; ter-Marie, in Yof ki SC* = Andry, 31/j, is the "baby" of Aubrey; Saley's. .four t girls iri Hattiesbiirg, Miss. ' • Bill Nuckols Jr., 10, rounds out, the roll of Billy Nuckols' young­ sters in Ansted. W.Va. I " "r j �March 1, 1987 SEAF-ARERS Pace NfaM LOG . . And Soma A/n'f Even Got An VntbrtHeV New Routes For Oil Would Bypass Suez 'WASHINGTON—Suez or no Suez, it looks like there are going to be spme new oil transportation routes opening up in the next couple of years. The "Wall Street Journal" northern Iraq into Turkey with its reports that major oil compa­ terminus at Iskendrun, now a nies are considering pipeline major terminal for US grain and Mass. Union Unif fights Sales Tax BOSTON—Governor Furcolo of Massachusetts spoke for thirty minutes toefore some 700 delegates of the Boston Central Labor Un­ ion, a persistent sales tax foe, in an eifort to convince them of the necessity of his proposed three percent sales levy.s It was the first time in the organization's 78-year history that a Massachusetts Gov­ ernor addressed them. Massachu­ setts labor is up in arms over the sales tax plan. Unions oppose sales tax levies •because they fall hardest on wageearners families with limited in­ comes. They urge a graduated state income tax based on the abil­ ity to pay instead. On the shipping front, the prior period's spurt of- activity has slowed down considerably with only two ships, the Winter Hill,and Bradford Island (Cities Service) 'paying off and signing on. The Steel Rover (Isthmian), Govern­ ment Camp (Cities Service) and Robin Locksley (Seas Shipping) passed through. Port Agent James Sheehan said that although the future looked uncertain, he expected more jobs with the settlement of the long­ shoremen's strike. Sheehan noted that Seafarers are warned as to violation of the "No Smoking" rules on the water­ front and on vessels. Captain V. F. Tyilacka, US Coast Guard, the Captain of the Port, has written recommendations to the Board of Fire Prevention Regulation, Bos­ ton, calling for stiffer penalties for violations to give the rules a great­ er effect. .The haste with which the nation's business groups are leaping, to the attack on the proposed broadening of'coverage under the Federal Minimum Wage Law assures another bitter fight in Congress on the issue. It has been proposed to extend today's meager $l-an-hour pay floor to more US workers. The figures vary, but it's likely at least a million American work­ ing men and women would be immediately affected. It's ironic-that the US, with a production output of over $400 billion a year, still has workers struggling to make ends meet on that kind of dough. The piety with which the business lobbies proclaim their concern about the "inflationary pressures" caused by adding another nickel or dime an hour to the wages of people outside the protection of the law might generate a little more en­ thusiasm if they showed the same indignation over constant­ ly rising prices. As it is, the dollar minimum is barely ade­ quate in this richest country in the world. -The least that can be done is to extend it without delay. i ^ i Coming and Ooiiig projects, all of which would by­ pass the canal and reduce or elimi­ nate the dependence of the tanker industry on the whims of Egypt's government. Construction of these new routes is being pushed by the US State Department, which has been anx­ ious to end a situation where So­ viet Russia, with the compliance of Egypt, could cut off oil to Western Europe. Opening Delayed As things stand now, there is little likelihood that the March 10 target date set by United Nations salvage experts for the opening of the canal on a limited basis can be met. Egypt is still holding up per­ mission for the removal of a key obstacle, the tug Edgar Bonnet, in apparent retaliation for the stale­ mate over the disposition of Israeli forces in Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba. Earlier, it had been hoped that ships of up to 10,000 tons would be able to use the waterway by March 10, and-all shipping by the end of May. The limited operation of the canal would still bar US shipping, however, since C-typcs and T-2s could not get through. The.delay means the date for full opei-ation will have to be advanced well into June. Normally, 1,200,000 barrels of oil pass daily through Suez, while 800,000 more barrels go through pipelines which pass through Syria. All but 300,000 barrels of the two million total is now shut off. Friendlier Countries The proposed new pipelines would ,tra Verse , nations more friendly to the west than Egy^)t and Syria. One would run from Seattle Shows No Slack-Off SEATTLE—Job activities con­ tinue on the increase in this port with no signs of a possible slack­ ening off. A total of 14 ships checked into port during the past period. The Ocean Joyce (Ocean Trans.), Fairport (Waterman), DeSoto and Iber­ ville (Pan-Atlantic) paid off, while the Ocean Joyce, Fairport, DeSoto, and Drytrans' Frederic C. Collin signed on. There were six ships in transit: Morning Light (Water­ man); Texmar, Marymar, Portmar (Calmar); Alice Brown (Bloomfield), and Frederic C. Collin. All were reported in good shape. The current situation in US maritime has all the aspects of a rabbit running on a treadmill. On the one hand, ship­ ping operators are still crying for additional dry cargo ton­ nage, Libertys and Victorys, from the Government. On the other side of the coin, the industry is rapidly losing much of the same Liberty and Victory tonnage to foreign flags. A sane and sober outside observer, watching the ships come and go, might be pardoned if he thought the industry is in somewhat of an addled state. Really though, the answer is simple. It's much more profitable to operate your own ships under foreign flag and then rent ships from the Government for additional needs LAKE CHARLES — Although that might arise. Seafarers can be sure of one thing. The rented ships will shipping was only fair in this area, be turned back the minute the boom deflates but the run­ there were jobs available on a vari­ ety of ships. away ships are gone for good. Agent Leroy..Clarke reports that ji ji Jobs 'Fair' In LK. Chas. there were a lot of men coming in from other ports due to the strikes, but many decided to stay on the beach and a few Class C men got The action by the Seafarers Appeals Board to protect. Sea­ a chance to ship out. farers' job rights during last month's dock strike and in fu­ There were no ships being' paid ture pprtwide disputes is an important gain for seamen on off or signed on. Ten ships were the beach. There is nothing so frustrating to a man on the in-transit, including the Cantigny, beach than to find the harbor shut down by an outside beef Government Camp, CS Miami, that cuts down his chance for a job before his shipping card Chiwawa, Bents Fort, Winter Hill, Bradford Island and CS Norfolk runs out. A rule applying a freeze on the o^ shipping cards (Cities Service)' and the Del Santos when another union's beef ties up k port benefits all hands: LMississippi). Shipping Freeze agricultural surplus shipment. It would carry abcut 500,000 barrels daily. Other lines would run from Basrah on the Persian Gulf to Iskendrun and handle 700,000 to 1,200,000 barrels a day. Pipelines from Iran, through Iraq and Tur­ key, are also being considered. Another, and more remote proj­ ect, is a pipeline from the head of the Red Sea through Israel to Haifa. Such a line would only be useful if Arab nations would per­ mit their oil to pass through Israel. The route to the head of the Red Sea could easily be blocked off by Egypt. If these pipelines are ever built, the Suez Canal would become a passage for dry cargo ships ex­ clusively and Iskendrun would be­ come' the world's biggest tanker port. Says Tanker Trip Nets $1 Million WASHINGTON—A top Justice Department official charged before a Senate investigating committee that some tanker operators are "making a million dollars a trip" on the Persian Gulf-to-Europe oil run. Victor Hansen, the head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Di­ vision, added that the program to supply oil to Europe shouid be re­ stricted as far as anti-trust laws go so that "extortionate prices" should not be charged. "I under­ stand that certain Greek owners are making a million dollars a trip," he said. Many of these tankers, of course, are ships that are running under the Liberian fiag and paying an AB $85 to $100 a month.; Other indications that the oil companies also are making a fast buck out of the Suez crisis was contained in testimony by the president of the Standard Oil Com­ pany of New Jersey (Esso). He said that the company's net profit should run about $100 million more in 1957 than the staggering $800 million earned in 1956. This, of course, does not include the profits of Esso's runaway-fiag sub­ sidiaries. Speak Out At SlU Meetings Under the Union constitution every member attending a Un­ ion meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting —chairman, reading clerk and recording secretary. Your Un­ ion urges you to take an active part in meetings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue un­ der discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings and let their ship­ mates know what's on their minds. -2 �iMarch 1, 1»5T SEAPAREnS IOC Paf* Tea- Health Center Gets Air Conditioning PINNMAK teslmin, Oct. tS—Chilr. man, I. earn*; Sacratarv, V. Menta. Raporti acoasitM. Naw traaaurar alactad. Minor baat in deck departmant. Membara ta ba properly attired In maaahalL:; Waahinf macblna to ba kept clean. IRINISTAR (taaa Supply), Dec. IV —Chairman, C. Green; Secretary, P. W. Jahnaan. Crew cautioned about cUarettea. Repair list to ba aubpiitted. Gear of two brothera deliv­ ered to Baltimore hall after belns checked. Shlp'a fund S10.20. New delegate elected. Recreation room to be kept clean. Vote of thanks to ateward department. Repaira to bemade in Rouen. Outsidera to ba kept off ship. LAKI GEORGE (USPC), Dae. IV— Chairman, G. Millar; Secretary, E. Bayne. No heat on port side two daya Justed. . Need mora milk, koolad* and chocolate lea cream. One hour delayed Balling. ALCOA PATRIOT (Aicoa), Dec. 11— Chairman, D. Knapp; Secretary, R. Bradley. One brother. ill, left ship. Repair lists turned in. Ship's fund $77.42. Some disputed overtime. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate elected. TV to be repaired. Ship's rail aft to . be repaired. ANGELINA (Bull), Dec. 21 Chair­ man, J. Gallagher; Secretary, G. Wal­ ter. Ship's fund $16.59. New delegate elected. Bathrooms and showers to be painted. Laundry to be kept clean. Trash can to be emptied. Messroom tables to be repaired. Donations for ship's fund to be made at payoff. See captain about cigarettes. BEAUREGARD (Waterman), Dec. 21 —Chairman, E. D'Angelo; Secretary, L. Munna. Two members fired for fighting. 35 hours disputed overtime. Need new washing machine. Pantry key to be given to gangway watch. Vote of th.nnks to Stewart department for fine job. One member hospitalized. CAROLYN (Bull), Dec. 25—Chair­ man, J. Prats;. Secretary, A. Aragones. Report accepted. Ship's fund $32.00. One man paid off in P R due to ill­ ness. Two hours disputed sailing time. Laundry room to be kept clean. Radi­ ator valve in messhall to be repaired. Vole of thanks to stewart department for fine Christmas Dinner. Seafarer! viiiting first SlU health center will be comfortable summer and winter, thanki^^ air conditioning equipment shown hero being installed in building at 21st Street 3rd Avenue, one block from SlU headquarters. Renovations to buildtng are proceeding rapid­ ly and work is expected to be completed sometime this month. 4 New Ships Bid For Tourists Four new transatlantic ships are going into service this year, Sll of them tourist class ves­ sels and all of them under foreign flag. The four ships are the Statendam, which arrived i+c maiden mairipn voyage; vnvapp! the the new new Grinsholm last week on its Gripsholm for Swedish-American Line, the Empress of Englapd for Canadian ^ gory, reflecting the newest trends Pacific and the Sylvania for in shipping accomodations. As the SEAFARERS LOG Cunard Lines. The four ships have a combined passenger capacity of 3,710 berths. Of this total more than 80 percent, 8,086 berths in all, will be in the tourist class cate- rv Seafarers In Action One good thing about the stew­ ard doing his own cooking is that there is never any misunderstand­ ing over what the steward wants on the menu. Of course the work load is a little heavy what with preparing meals, checking stores, looking after lin­ ens, supervising the work of the department and so on. Aboard the Federal, one of the shuttle tankers running from the Far East to the Per­ sian Gulf, An­ Schiavone tonio Schiavone was stuck with the double job when the chief cook had to be hospitalized. Crewmembers show­ ed their appreciation by giving him a vote of thanks for perform­ ing both his own and the chief cook's duties in an excellent man­ ner. The role call of ace ship's dele­ gates this week is headed - by Brother Walter Kohut of the Longview Victory. Upon resigning, he was applauded for the "splendid work accomplish­ ed during his term as ship's delegate." Not to be outdone, the Ocean Eva got in its plug for Sea­ farer Adolph Ca­ pote. He did an "excellent "job," the crew report­ Capot* ed. Then on the Pan Oceanic Transporter, Marlon Beechinr. ship's delegate, rated a plug for « job well done. « pointed out in the February 1 is­ sue, American operators in this trade have been clinging to the outmoded three-class ship while the Europeans have been putting more and more ships In the serv­ ice designed to accomodate the tourist class passenger. As a re­ sult, foreign flag ships are carry­ ing an Increasingly heavy percent­ age of the passenger trade. The only American proposals for competing in this area have come from Arnold Bernstein, who is currently wrapping up plans to convert a Mariner ship for this service, and H. B. Cantor, a New York hotel man, who has proposed the construction of ^wo huge lowcost superliners capable of carry­ ing 5,000 passengers Pullmanstyle. Another ship scheduled for this service is the converted French liner. La Marseillaise. Formerly accomodating more first class than tourist class, the ship is being con­ verted to handle 900 tourists and 60 first-class passengers. It will be called the Arosa Sky and will fiy the Panamanian flag for its Swiss owners. Finally the French Line itself, one of the staunchest adherents of the three class sj'stem, has an­ nounced it will build a two-class ship which will be a replacement for the old Normandie, burned in World War II. The new ship will have 1,500 tourist class berths to 500 in first class. List Details In Cables To Union When" notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ship's crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above informaiiO'i has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act M .promptly as possible..- - Train Alcoa Men in Fire Prevention An ambitious and thoroughgoing fire-prevention training program is in force aboard the passenger ship Alcoa Cavalier, ship's delegate E. J. Linch reports. The program in­ cludes instruction in fire preven­ tion, damage control, first aid and the use of fire-fighting equipment. Under the procedure begun in November, various shipboard in­ structors lecture on and demon­ strate fire-control techniques. The chief mate and bosun deal with general fire-fighting and damage control features, demonstrating the use of gas masks, flame safety lamps, steam-smothering and other equipment. Then the chief electri­ cian takes over to discuss preven­ tion and fighting of eiectrical fires. In the galley the chief cook dis­ cusses the causes and treatment of galley fires, acquainting all hands with the locations of switches, blowers, fire extinguish­ ers and other equipment. Safety Below Decks From there, the course proceeds into the engine room where the chief and first assistant discuss fire-fighting and safety in the en­ gine room and below-deck spaces. The proper procedures and use of equipment is explained in the en­ gine room, C02 room, emergency generator room, C02 control panel, fuel oil stops, engine room vent stops and other spaces. Escape Procedures Then there is a rundown on evacuation procedures for passen­ gers and crew. A chart has been prepared by the chief steward showing a guide to the various es­ capes and exits throughout the ship. Finally, the doctor winds up the instruction series with a lecture and demonstration on first aid techniques to be administered in emergencies. The program is part of the Joint union - industry safety set - ujj ^¥hich, ^ ,beqn, JnstallflS, "Aror erous SIU ships in recent months; while in dry dock. 16 boura over­ time on aama not paid for. Coast Guard damanda fira and boat drUl written on bulletin board. Some dis­ puted overtime. Ruaty water in tanka. TRANSCAPR (Pacific Watarwayi), Dec. V—Chairman, N. Vatklan; Secre­ tary, C. DIac. Baker moved into spare room. Iron purchased. Ship'a fund $7.90. One man missed ship in In­ donesia. Some disputed overtime. Re­ port accepted. New delegate elected. Need new ice box, new washing ma­ chine. mora fans. TEXMAR (Calmer), Dec. 21—Chair­ man, W. McArthuri Secretary, W. Soudar. Shlp'a fund $4.30. Report accepted. Repair list to be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. CECIL N. BEAN (Drytrans, Inc.),' Dac. IS—Chairman, E. Kunchlch; Sec­ retary, J. Lennon. Three men hospital! Ized. One man missed ship. Jury head and drinking water line to be rigged, for longshoremen. ' DCEAN ULLA (Ocean Trans.), no date; Chairman, R. Sanderlln; Secre-'^ tary, E. Kasnowsky. Members with transportation money due may collect it from the captain. Members advised to avoid being penalized by customs in Dunkerque, France. New reporter elected. Engineer's room to be paint- . ed. To install hot water' Une on washing machine. Discussion on clean­ ing of laundry room and recreation room. Procedure outlined for proper handling of washing machine. ROBIN GRAY (Sees), Dec. 17 — Chairmen, A. Montemarem; Secretary, F. Travis. New delegate elected. To have arrival pool of 66 (jhances at $1 each: winner to receive $40 and $20 to go to ship's fund. Laundry and tub to be left clean after using. Rotatlon system of cleaning explained. SBATRAIN GEORGIA (Sestraln), Dec. 21—Chairmen, W. Janes; Secre­ tary, A. Lambert. Ship's fund $16.96. Contract needs clariCcation. Clothea in fldley should be removed. Take better care of washing machine. MesshaU and deck gang foc'sles to be sougeed. Overtime to be submitted on time. Report back to ship one hour before sailing. Letter of thanks to Mr. Chapdelone for bringing ship in on Christmas. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Dec. 24—Chairman, J. Tanner; Secretary, D. Beard. Keys and locks to be is­ sued for foc'sles. Ship's fund $66.02. Report accepted. Request company to repair watertight doors and ports and ' furnish new washing machine.' Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Christmas dinner. More vari­ ety, such as hard boiled eggs sug.gested for night lunch. CHILORfl (Ore Nay.), Dac. U — Chglrman, W. Messenger; Secretary, SANTORE (Ore Nav.), Dec. 22 — Chairmen, J. McLaoghlln; Secretary, J. Abrams. Some repairs not made. Ship's fund $18.63. Report accepted. Cups to be returned to panb-y. Laun­ dry room to be kept clean. CATHERINE (Dry Trent), Nov. 17— Chairmen, J. Murphy; Secretary, C. Cellini. Ship's fund $3.40. One man missed ship In Norfolk. Discussion on men fouling up when in port. No one to take time off without proper authority, tVashing machine dnd laundry to be kept clean. Vote of thanks to cooks and baker for fine preparation of food and handling of bad stove. SEA CLOUD (Pegor), Dec. 2—Chair­ man, O. Gage; Secretary, A. Janes. New delegate elected. Spare room fixed up for cook-baker. Need lead­ ing brand of soap powdey as Swift's product contains caustic which can only be used for rough work clothes. Crew members request dinner bell be sounded at meal time. Steward to order brand name of soap powder. ROBIN HOOD (Seat), Nov. 11 — Chairman, W. Kumke; Sacretary, B, Kaufman. Keep ail doors closed in Korea except door to gangway. Dis­ cussion on purchases in Japan. SEAGARDEN (Peninsular), Dec. 14 —Chairman, M. Barton; Secretary, D. Meate. Messroom to be painted. One man hospitalized in Korea. 15 hours disputed overtime. Repairs com­ pleted. Neef! new washing machine. Mushrooms to be repaired in deck department rooms. DE SOTO (Waterman), Dec. 9 — Chairman, S. MalvSnan; Secretary, G. Braxton. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $20.22. Clothes not to be hung in fldley. Vote of thanks to steward department for excellent meals. Re­ pair list to be made up. Keys to be furnished for quarters. CECIL N. BEAN (Drytrans), Nov. It—Chairman, T. McCarthy; Secre­ tary, J. Kennedy. Three men hospi­ talized. One man missed ship. Re­ quest to open slop chest same day as fire and boat drill. Messhall to be painted. Water faucet to be repaired. Water line to be put on deck for stevedores. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Dec. 24— Chairman, J. Polackl; Sacretary, L. Phillips. Ship's fund $30.00. Washing machine to be cleaned after using. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done and fine Xmas dinner. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), Dec. 1< —Chairmen, P. Crcmpler; Secretary, L. .Gulllet. To check wiper's pay. One man logged. See patrolman about baker's overtime. Need new delegate. Hcptiiig, situation tq be taken , up with pa^olman. Air conditiiming te. be ad- T. Walston. Crew cautioned about drinking .while working. Repair list submitted. Report accepted. Recrea­ tion room and pantry to be kept clean at all times. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Dec. 27—Chairman, P. Patrick; Secre­ tary; F. Moran. Crew notified first quarter 1957 dues due. Laimdry room to be kept clean. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $45. Report ac­ cepted. Request two weeks supply of linen on hand. Need more cigarettes to last round trip. Vote of thanks for fine- Christmas dinner, decora­ tions. etc. ( SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Dec. 30—Chairman, J. Chostain; Secretary, J. Allen. Ship's fund $78.60. Reports accepted. Repair list to.be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Christmas dinner. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Dec. 21— Chairman, J. McRae; Secretary, F. Kustura. New delegate elected. Need new chairs for recreation room; re­ pairs to be made. Discussion on con­ dition of hospital and repairs not taken care of; preparation of food. If not accomplished, will be referred to patrolman. WACOSTA (Waterman). Dec. 21— Chairman, T. Scott; Secretary, J. Ballday. Unable to secure fresh milJa in Japan. Ship's fund $6.25. . 86 hours disputed overtime. Need better sup­ ply of soap powder. Messhall and pantry to be cleaned at night. CATHERINE (Dry Trans), Dee. 9— Chairman, J. Murphy; Secretary, J. Smith. One member hospitalized' in France. Ship's fund $.75. Thanksgiv­ ing watch was disputed. To ho referred to patrolman. All hew mem­ bers to read agreement and constitu­ tion if they stay in the Union. Hot water line to be fixed for washing machine. New members warned about fouling up. Vote of thanks to steward department. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Dec. $ —Chairman, S. Andersen; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund $6.36. $40 do­ nated to E. Tilley family. New dele­ gate elected. More cups to be put out. Natives to be kept out of quar­ ters wlUle ship is in port. ROBIN HOOD (Seat), Dec, 9—Chalr^ man, A. Brown; Secretary, A. McCullum. Food beef settled. Some dis­ puted overtime on delayed sailing. Mail service bad. Laumiry to be kept clean. OCEAN ROSE (Marine), Nov. 4 — Chelrmen, G. Belet; Secretary, P. Heuck. Recreation reom to be kept neat and clean. To take better care of washing machihs. �March 1, 1967 SEAFARERS r»g» Elerea LOG • ' i.-'-M •>"-M You : ' rSl • J «v-. - Thanks From Mrs. Lundeberg "I wish to offer my deep ap­ preciation to all of Harry's friends ashore and aboard ship around the world for the sympathy and kindness ex­ tended to me and our chil­ dren^ in our recent loss."— Mrs.r Ida Lundeberg. Shown above, are Alette, 6, and Gunnar, 9; at right, Erik, 2, children of the late SlUNA president and founder. Too MUCH Labor Fights Rash Of 'Right-To-Work' Biils Shipboard safety is a tricky business. That sacred American institu­ tion, the coffee break, is under fire from a doctor who says it's bad for your health. Writing in the magazine "Life and Health," Dr. J. DeWitt Fox, says the coffee break "blots out the danger signals and while your body is craving for rest, relaxation and a reclining position on a soft bed, you lash it relentlessly when you give it coffee." The implication is that instead of piling into the messhall for a cup of coffee and the latest scut­ tlebutt, Seafarers should tenderly deposit their bodies in their bunks and snooze for the 15 minutes cof­ fee time called for in the SIU con­ tract. Mayl^e the doctor's right but the bosun would sure have one heck of a time getting the gan^ back on the job. 4 «» states—Idaho, Indiana and Dela­ ware. New legislative threats have arisen too, in the form of proposed restrictions on picketing, strikes, and union political activity. In Indiana a test vote on a "wreck" law went overwhelmingly against labor in the state house of representatives, 62 to 28. A similar bill is pending in the state senate. Still another law would put the "wreck" law up for a statewide referendum next year. In Idaho, the situation was still In doubt as the state house voted 33 to 26 in favor of "wreck" legis­ lation. Delaware Protests Delaware "wreck" law backers attempted to rush the legislation through the Delaware house with­ out any public hearings, but strong protests stymied the move. On the brighter side. Governor Frank Clements of Tennessee called upon the state legislature tfl adopt legislation which would, in effect, repeal that state's "wreck" law on the books since 1947. The Colorado and Wyoming efforts of anti-labor groups to put "wreck" bills through as riders on civil rights measures were defeated by very large majorities. Further bad news for labor comes from South Carolina where several proposed amendments to the existing law would put strict limits on tlie right to strike and negotiate contracts. Also in Indi­ ana, as in Kansas and Ohio, there are bills which would severely re­ strict union political activity, while anti-picketing measures are being proposed in Iowa and Tennessee. The "right to work" movement has its foundation in the TaftHartley, law of 1947, which per­ mits the states^ to enact theirown restrictive labor laws. • You can never know too much about your job and ship be­ cause the little things often make the biggest dif­ A nationwide rash of "right to work" fights has broken out in numerous state legislatures. Trade unions and their sup­ porters have successfully bested right to work moves in 1Wyoming and Colorado, but face imminent passage of such legislation in three more Drink Coffee? Heaven Forbid! -# ference. Playing it safe is a 24-hour affair. The best way to meet emergencies is to know how to handle them in advance. Those who know their way around the ship can save precious minutes when seconds count. Fa­ miliarity with the location and operation of safety eguipment, cut-off valves and the like saves time later. Fire and boat drills are sometimes a "nui­ sance" but their worth iii developing experience and skills is unlimited. On the job, the best way will always be the safe way. Cutting corners in any job seldom pays off. Making haste is not life-saving and often invites unnecessary mishaps. Even "routine" tasks can get the best of you. The sea and the ships that sail them are full of sur­ prises.' Things go wrong under the best of con­ ditions. Accidents seldom happen on schedule. Safety is knowing what to do at all times ... on your job ... as well as when things go wrong. I i 1• • An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship • '• I V. �Pace Twelv* SEAFARERS LOG Suggests Way To End Overseas Curio Hunts Family Act Seamen invariably are confronted with requests by friends, maiden aunts and third-cousins-twice-removed to bring back "something, just anything" from the Far East or some other romantic spot. Today, countless mantles, always liven up the conversation. sideboards (and attics) are There'll always be that bit about bulging with exotic treasures for which nobody has any use or which have no place in Renaissance-style decorating schemes. What you thought was a big favor precipi­ tates a family row, and they never miss an opportunity to let you know it. It seems they wanted something that's a cross between robin's egg blue and the oflshade of the pet­ als on the flow­ ered drapes in the living room, and you (you boob!) came home with an objet d'art that obviously aquamarine, and Zielinski "wouldn't do at all." At last, an unknown conspirator (probably some smart 'Frisco curio shop operator) has admirably stated the case against these overseas bric-a-brac expeditions. It's on a single pocket-size card, and can be whipped out at the first hint you're being propositioned to get a "genuwine Ming Dynasty spittoon" or "one of those darling little. Buddhas, about so big" on your next trip out. Even if a reading of the card doesn't squelch the request, it will "ingratitude" and how they never forget you at Christmas (you think you got a card from them in 1949) . . . and maybe more. • But you have to be firm, fellows, or you're done for. Otherwise, you'll be so contrite you'll need an extra set of luggage to cart home all the stuff you'll promise to get "next time" and the cycle will start all over again. »For the convenience of those who want to try and get out of the rat race, here's the text of one of these cards, sent in by T. Zielinski on the SS Alice Browii; One of many SlU father and son teams, John Morris, AB (left), and son S. G. Morris, wiper, are together on the Steel Maker, Re­ porter A. E. Auers supplied the photo. TO FRIENDS WHO WANT ME TO BRING SOMETHING FROM THE ORIENT HERE IS WHAT I HAVE TO GO THROUGH: (1) Use all the money I can beg, borrow and draw against my wages to pay for it. (2) Waste an hour to half a day finding what is wanted. (3) Drag it all over town with me during whatever time I have left ashore. (4) Worry over a suitable place to store it for the rest of the. trip. (5) Carry it all over the ship on the day of arrival. (6) Waste more hours passing through Customs. (7) Catry packages, chests or cases—plus my own luggage— to the end of the dock. (8) Get a car, truck or taxi to deliver it. (9) And then have friend say, "It isn't just what I wanted," or "It cost more than I thought it would," or "I could have done just as good right here in town." . , No thanks, folks. I can't buy anything for you! 'Sea-Spray' VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. L.A. Wesley Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Eddie Perry Virgil Coash Veikko PoUanen Cloise Coats Charles Adams Randolph RatcUff F. Regalado Serio M. DeSosa Atomane Elchuk EmUe Roussell James H. Seeds Charles Fetter William Singleton Warren Gammons Toefil Smigielski Arnie Glasscock Vlljo Sokero Leon Gordon Jay C. Steele Herbert Grant George A. Hill Curtis Stewart Lonnie R. Tickle George Jacobus Edward G. Knapp Dirk Visser Leo Lang James Ward Lawrence Wessels William Lawless William Wilson David McCoUum Stanley Wright Robert McLamore D. G. Zerrudo Gregory Morejon Jacob Zlmmer Michael Muzio Kenyon Parks USPHS HOSPITAL , SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Orvllle E. Abrams Dan S. Munro Marcelo B. Belen Georglos SpUiotis Floyd W. Haydon Fred D. Stagner —by Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink "Man, these fonkefs dock way out In the sticks. ... Delegates Need Restraint, Too younger man who might need It worse than I do. I get good Social Security and saved what I made while sailing so now I am okay and can get by comfortably. All I ask is just to visit the hall and meet old shipmates and shooi the breeze with them. George Peterson To the Editor: I'd like to call the attention of the membership to problems we've run into on our last two ships. On both of them we had ship's delegates who were try­ ing to tell the skipper how to t 4. run the ship. These fellows would go up to the skipper and demand things from him which were not with­ in their authority as delegates— To the Editor; like getting time off, getting I receive the LOG regularly and certainly am glad, as it keeps me abreast of the pro­ gress and achievements of the SIU and my many friends there­ in. I was very glad to see the LOG put, forward the true facts concerning the self-insured wel­ fare set-up after they were dis­ torted and contorted by Joe All letters to the editor for Curran. publication in the SEAFAR­ His version holds little water, ERS LOG must be signed however, as long as you give out by the writer. Names will the truth by way of the LOG. be withheld upon request. Ti-uer words were never spoken than "SIU — Solidity Insures more OT for the deck gang and Us." Let Curran try that for so on. size. They would also run up to the VniUam I. Perry skipper with personal beefs and all kinds of minor complaints, which should be settled without going topside. Now that's not the job of the delegate as I see it. The way 1 To The Editor: understand it, he is supposed to This is to advise you that I keep track of any contract vio­ get out of drydock on March lations and call the same to the 15 and will be discharged at officers' attention to get them that time. remedied if he can. He is also Besides myself, several sea­ supposed to try to keep things men here have been made very running smoothly between of­ happy seeing the LOG comhig ficers and crew. in bi-weekly, and have been If the officers don't cooper­ kept up to date on scuttlebutt. ate, then it's up to the delegate In fact, two or three of the to call the beefs to the atten­ NMU boys have had their «yes tion of the patrolman. But this opened and will ship out as SIU business of demanding that the men in the future rather than skipper do favors which are not return there. part of our agreement actually They know the SIU is doing harms the Union and the crew a great job, and the LOG has by producing unnecessary fric- kept us aware of the good fight Self-Insurance Facts Acclaimed SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Ebbie Markin Boy W. BeU Joseph Minoglio Alfred Boken William Pendleton Dan Cherry Harry G. Reynolds Victor B. Cooper William E. Roberts Adron Cox Milton O. Shephard Thomas D. Dailey Joseph Snyder Dan Gentry Juan P. Taboada Gorman T. Glaze John R. Webb Edward Huizenga Ralph Youtzy Herman Kemp Max C. Marcus MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Glendyn L. Brooks Charles Dw.ver Clarence Crevier Chas. R. Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS George Brady Joseph J. Johnson Emile Degen Jacob C. Lakw.vk Joseph Harmanson Warren W. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner William R. Rudd Buren D. ElUott WUliam R. Snyder March 1, 1957 USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Glen Adams H. Lanier William E. Hall Jimmie Littleton Clyde Hiers USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Fortunato Alfonso Warren Reck John J. Cook Jose Ricamonta N. B. Edrington Adolfo Rodriguez Fred Fredrickson Jose Rodriguez Estell Godfrey Stanley C. Scott John Gonzalez James Sealey Ralph Hayes Andrew J. Snider Alfred Kaju Richard Suttle Paul Kronbergs ... John B. Tierney Salvatore Legayada B. Tingley John Michlek Luis Torres Robert Porker Hayward Veal Joseph Quartarado Daniel Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley Bobby L. MesseraU J. Brown Juan MoJIca Dargan O. Coker James C. Powell Charlie A. Gedra Cristo Prasso E, A, Hancock D, D. Smith Leslie Johnston Ralph H. Watkins Wm. McLaughlin James E. WUllford • USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Morris J. Black John C. Palmer B. F. Deiblcr Rosendo Serrano Siegfried Gnittke USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Michael Machusky Fortunato Bacomo Benjamin J. Martin Frank T. Campbell Albert MartinelU Harry J. Cronin Vic Milazzo John J. Drlscoll W. P. OT>ea Robert E. Gilbert James M.' Quinn WUllam Gunether George E. Renal* Bart E. Guranick G. E. Shumaker Howard Hailcy Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Billy R. Hill Stanley F. Sokol Thomas Isakscn Micfael Toth Ira H. Kilgore Karl Treimann Ludwig Kristianscn Hgrry S. Tuttle Frank J. Kubek Fred West Frederick Landry Virgil E. Wilmoth Leonard Leidig Pon P. Wing USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claud* F. Blanks VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE, NM Charles Burton SUFFOLK SANITOHIUM HOLTSVILLE, LI, NY E. T. Cunningham Letters To The Editor Hails LOG NWIS Of Union Gains emies of the officers. half of the working man. Being super-militant outside Thanks again for the paper, of what the contract calls for and good luck to all. isn't any more help than letting Hoyt W. McCormick everything go hang. Nick Wuchina SIU Cheers 'Em 'Down Under' Lundeberg \oss A Deep Shock To the Editor: The crew aboard the Azalea City was more than shocked upon learning of the sudden death of Harry Lundeberg, president of the SIU of North America. All hands extend their deep­ est sympathy to his loved ones. Sailors everywhere share their loss. Duska "Spider" Korolia 4" it To the Editor: I must thank you and your members for myself and the crew of this ship for printing such a great shipping paper and for all the struggles you have won. There is a rush for the paper as soon as I finish with it. Then it gets passed back to me and I send it on to my brother's, ship so it can be read on there. Thanks once again and keep up the good work. William D. Bosun To the Editor: MV Merino Since I am landlocked here in Sydney, Australia Germany as an unwilling mem­ M* 4) ber of the US Army, I have a request to make of you. I find my thoughts continu­ ally turning back to the four happy and prosperous years I To the Editor: Please thank Joe Algina for spent as a Seafarer, prior to my his recent letter. I sure dp ap­ being caught in th^ draft. As preciate the things that the 3IU I would like to keep in touch has done for me and all seamen with the progress of the Union, in her ranks, and now you ^re please ppt me on the LOG mail­ still looking after me more than ing list. I would greatly ap­ three years after my retirement. preciate it. Mail from any for­ I want to thank you all for it. mer shipmates is also welcome, PFC Theodore Sambroski This certainly makes one feel US 51-367-919 he is not jiist cast aside. However, I am no longer HQ & HQ Btry8th Div. AM'y. APO 111, NY, NY physically fit to take a job and (Ed. note: Your name has I also feel that as long as I get enough to live on I should not been added to the LOG mailing work after 65. That would be list. Copies of the LOG mil be faking ajyay^^.job..from some forwarded to you regularly.) Asks For LOG To Follow News Oldtimer Is Getting By OK �iiimmi Mureh 1. 1957 SEAFARERS LOG PORTMAR (Calmar), Jan. 1—Chair­ man, P. Votto; Saeratary, D. Charry. Four men hospiiaiized. Shlp'a .fund tl.M. Shma dtaputed overtime. Crew foc'sla to ba painted out on trip to west coast. •MILIA (Bull), Dec. 28—Chairman, f. Condzar; Secretary, N. Remlay. Crew members to turn in all extra Unen. Started new ship's fund. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Nov. 2(—Chairman, J. Santos; Secretary, A. Harrington. Ship's fund S11.40. To enlarge ship's fund. Library to be kept cleaner. ROBIN DONCASTER (Seas), Dec. 21 —Chairman, T. Tooma; Secretary, D. Oemalnar. Discussion on animal feed­ ing. Softball equipment aboard. Mo­ tion to donate SO cents to fund for packages to men in hospitals. Six about drinUns water. Vote of thanks to steward department. Pac* TUMeeH Round The Globe With Seafarers... KENMAR XCahnar), Jan. S—Chair­ man, J. Marshall; Secretary, J. Wil­ liams. Report accepted. Need ' new coffee urn. Coffee cups and linen to be returned. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Jan. 2— Chairman, L. Bruce; Saeratary, P. Van Dusan. Steward left ship due to illness at home. One man missed ship. Second cook left ship due to Illness. Ship's fund S45.80. New dele­ gate and treasurer elected. Need new washing machine. Suggestion to change brand of coffee. Rotate clean­ ing of laundry room. Man who burned mattress requests receipt for new one he purchased. S20 missing from lock­ er. Pantry to be kept clean. AZALEA CITY (Waterman), Jan. 12 —Chairman, J. King; Secretary, (none). Repair lists made up and submitted. All overtime beefs to be cleared up before payoff. Members warned about drunkeness. Ship's fund $9. 30 hours disputed. 14 hours overtime delayed sailing disputed. 69 hours disputed, mostly home port and delayed sailing. Reports accepted. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Seat), Dec. 14— Chairman, M. sterna; Secretary, R. ' Charroln. Ship's fund $1. One man failed to Join ship in Florida. Will get replacement In Cape Town. SA. Keep noise down In passageway. Take better care of washing machine. Do not tamper with regulator on ice box. See delegate for all business and beefs topsida. gift packages left over from last trip. Need emergency Ught in engine room. No one to use ship's laundry after 6 PM or before 8 AM. Washing machine and sinks to be kept clean. Request extra ice after supper. Elec­ trician will show movies. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Dae. 22—Chairman, W. Brown; Secretary/ AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 27—Chairman, H. Duciox; Secre­ tary, W. Noma. Contacted agent about water cooler. Discussion about performing on board. One man hos­ pitalized: one man paid off in Frisco. Some disputed overtime. Two new men shipped. Negotiating committee be instructed to add words "in all continental US ports" to sailing board time clause. Take better care of washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward department for Christmas party and excellent Christmas day dinner. H. Ooley. One man hospitalized. Re­ quest no Aring of firecrackers in after quarters. Ship's fund $11.67. Some disputed overtime. Need fairIVY (Orion),' Jan. 12—Chairman, R. leads for line handling crew. One . Elliott; Secretary, O. Kaynor. One man in hospital. One man missed man hospitalized in Holland and one ship in Yokohama. Water tanks to in the Azores. Headquarters notified. be cleaned. Blowers to be fixed in Few hours disputed overtime. Bilge after quarters. Ship should be fumi­ keels to be replaced. Tanks leak for­ gated. ward and aft. Quarters mixed up: patrolman to straighten out. Ship to CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Dae. be fumigated for roaches. To start 2—Chairman, P. Whitlaw; Secretary, ship's fund. F. Alrey. New washing machine put BALTORE (Ore), Jan. 4—Chairman, aboard. Crew to conserve water as supply is limited until arrival in Yo­ R. Cook; Secretary, M. Rechlion. Ship's fund $5.50. Report accepted. Dis­ kohama. Ship's fund $21.60. cussed American Coal Company beef. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jen.. S—Chairman, J. Turner; Secretary, D. Beard. Ship's fund $66.02. Patrolman to inspect safety conditions in aft pumproom and watertight doors in after house. Leaking foa'sles. Wash water rusty. Food unsatisfactory. Variety of menus requested. 'OCEAN ROSE (Ocean Trans), Jan. 2 —Chairman, C. Bales; Secretary, F. Houck. Discussion on launch service and meal allowance. FORT BRIDGER (USPC), Dec. 23— Chairman, H. Menz. Ship's fund $10.20. Each member to donate $1 for pur­ chasing new books. Letter sent to headquarters regarding one crew member. Discussion on books for library. Bosun to act as ship's Ubiurian. DEL VIENTO (MISS.), Dec. 2$ — Chairman, M. Rossi; Secretary, P. Plasclk. Ship's fund $27.43. Laundry room to be kept clean at all times. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Dee. 2— Chairman, D. Butts; Secretary, R. Motlka. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund $38. Some disputed OT. One theft aboard ship. Discussion on repair list. Request new brand of coffee. More cooperation urged in laundry room. Crew warned of im­ proper laundry done in Mobile. Jan. 2—Chairman, L. Bruce; Secre­ tary, F. Van Dusen. Cook left ship due to illness at home. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $45.89. New delegate and treasurer elected. Need new washing machine. Suggestion to change brands of coffee: rotate clean­ ing laundry room. $20 missing from DM's locker. Cooperation urged to keep pantry cleaii. DEL MONTE (Miss.), Dee. 14—Chair­ man, W. Kavitt; Secretary, J. PIcou. Captain refuses to buy fresh vege­ tables. Ship's fund $75. Few hours disputed overtime. To purchase $20 worth of books from ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Thanksgiving dinner. Quar­ ters to be kept clean. Suggest chang­ ing brand of coffee and pork sausages. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Scatrade), Jan. 4—Chairman, G. Arnett. Captain to pay expense account in Guanv in US money. Captain sent for SlUr MARORE (Ore), Dee. 30—Chairman, steward. Discussion food. Request M. Ohstrom; Secretary, D. Fecko. No inspection. hot water for five days due to repairs of burned- out heater. One man left STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), in Chile due to hriui-y. Telegram sent Jan. 4—Chairman, A. Anderson; Sec­ to NY regarding stranded crew mem­ retary, G. Bryan. Steward department ber. Reports accepted. New treas­ repairs being taken care of. Washing urer elected. machine to be repaired or renewed. MASSMAR (Calmer), Dec. 13—Chair­ ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Jan. 10 man, H. Schwartz; Secretary, D. —Chairman, 6. LIverman; Secretary, Johnston. New delegate elected. Re- T. Moller. $30 collected for flqwera pair list submitted. Messroom to be lent to mother of second mate. De­ locked and key left at gangway, due layed sailing beef. Ekigine department to loss of items. callback. Money held by delegate to be turned over to steward for pur­ BIENVILLE (Waterman), Jan. 1— chase of iron. Chairman, O. Suarez; Secretary, F. Alvarez. Ship's fund $34.16. Repairs STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), completed. New delegate elected. One Jan. 4—Chairman, W. Stockman; Sec­ general meeting to be held every 21 retary, D. Dickinson. Repair list days. See agent at payoff about dis­ turned in. Reports accepted. Few pute between chief cook and 3nd hours disputed OT. To see patrolman cook. T Burly Enjoying a little sunshine on a Far East trip (abo're, left), Seafare.s on the Ames Victory catch a breather on deck. M. T. Little sent in the photo. At top, right, some of the gal­ ley gang on the Monarch of the Seas pose for a tintype by Forrest C. King. Pic­ tured (I tor) are T. Kennon, NCB; W. W. Gatewood. chief cook; Charley E. Stringfellow, steward and C.' A. Crabtree, crew pan­ tryman. Representing the Bienville (right) are chief cook Martin, steward Stringfellow (bending) and the 2nd cook. It looks like they're cooking up some­ thing special. Charles Burns, took the photo. Above, veteran steward "Tiny" Phillips (left) shepherds his gang on deckior a picture by a passenger on the Alcoa Pegasus. With Phillips (I to r) are Culp, 3rd cook; Howell, saloon MM; Gympaya, chief cook; Riviera, 2nd cook, and Stephens, galleyman. The rear view at left belongs to Charlie Bramble, AB, who's wrestling with Luke Easter, OS, to try and bring a new washing machine aboard the Calmar in Seattle. Photo by M. Saliva, AB. By Bernard Seaman �P«f« Foorteea SEAFARERS LOG Former Giant Meets The Cavaliers Miroh 1. 1957- NO Editorial Makes Sense "Pappy" McKeon, the BR, and the men in the deck departirient who did everything they could for me. Also to "Big'? Chance who sent my gear home for me. They all showed the true meaning of Brotherhood of the Sea. Star Wells To the Editor: There, was a very good editor, ial on "Shipping and Subsidies^' In one of the New Orleans pa­ pers recently that really made s.ehse. The writer explained why a 4 4 4 US merchant fleet was.so im­ portant and, why the subsidy program was necessary to keep it operating. To the Editor: He also pointed out that the -We have just returned from cost of subsidies for US shipanother trip to the Far East for Waterman. The crew wishes to express its appreciation to the relief 2nd mate, James Murphy, for issuing daily navigation re­ ports which kept all of us in­ formed on everything'from the speed and temperature to the distance from our destination. Thanks aiso to the 2nd assist­ ant engineer, Joseph Wells, who All letters to the editor for served one voyage as relief 1st publication in the SEAFAR­ assistant and then as ffelief ERS LOG must be signed CofFeetime on the Alcoa Cavalier provided chance for a friendly gef-fogether between SlU •chief. We would like to say by the writer. Names will crewmen and former NY Giants baseball manager Bill Terry (seated, 3rd from right) during the "well done" to Wells both as an be withheld upon request. last trip out. A large gang gathered around for the occasion. Terry Is naw head of the class engineer and as an administra­ A South-Atlantic (Sally) League, which has teams in several port cities familiar to Seafarers. tor. His cooperation and rela­ ping wasn't so high after all and tions with the crew were tops. Bill Marlon submitted the picture. that these expenses are "some­ We wish we had more men like thing we face and will have to him to work for, and to work continue to face. with us. "Whatever the costs and He's quite a different person wages, the country must keep a from the regular 1st. assistant, Seafarers on the Rayvah of­ capable merchant marine in or­ an individual who's named Wil­ fer a word of caution to crews der to maintain its security and liamson, whose only engineering visiting Le Havre, France, esbe sure that our goods will "Service" is the key word in the name of the SlU-mannedl move across the seas without ability amounted to hard-timing peciaily in connection with lo­ the wipers and telling the elec­ cal nightspots. Steward John supertanker Cities Service Baltimore, at least so far as the| discrimination in their handling. trician there was a light bulb McElroy said a couple of ship­ crew of the Navy tanker Mission Soledad is concerned. Its indispensability, however, out. He did this whenever more mates were given a bad time at emphasizes rather than reduces, important work was pressing, The Baltimore's SIU crew-* the Radar Club or Americaine and officers came in for high unless you happen to be an Aram- the merchant marine's responsi­ apparently to cover up for his Bar. "Two were jailed briefly praise from the Sailors Union co stockholder and like to see howl bility for always striving for ef­ own lack of knowledge in his when they refused to pay a gang on the Mission Soledad "for money is made; fectiveness and efficiency." job. padded bill and were released making our last stop in Ras Tanura Ali of this makes a- lot of "At the ~time we were there,' We hope we may have the op­ only when they anted-up for a lot more pleasant than it ordi­ steward Eimer Shifflett pointed! sense, I feel, and it's nice to see portunity to sail with men like drinks they never had and paid narily would have been." out, "the local club was closed and! the papers trying to make Murphy and Wells more often. a fine in addition. Prices in there wasn't even a chance to see things plain for the public. I'm Sylvester Zygarowski Favors Make Difference these clipjoints are "special for Ship's delegate a movie or buy a coke." This about! a native of New Orieans and Small favors make a big differ­ Americans,' for instance 650 sums up the range of amusements have been shipping out of here (Ed. note: The name of the francs for a single shot of bar ence in the Persian Gulf area, at Ras Tanura even in the best of| on SIU ships since 1940 as a Waterman ship involved was where the usually scorching heat cognac and a glass of Coca baker and in other steward de­ not given.) times anyway. Cola." The customary exchange combines with limited opportuni­ partment ratings. Baltimore Was There ties for relaxation to make any 4 4 4 is 350 francs to the dollar. I receive the SEAFARERS "Fortunately for us, the Balti-| stay there less than desirableLOG at my home and am very more was tied up across the piei and they really put out the wel-| gratefui that we have such a LOG-A-RHYTHM: come mat. They were showingi fine paper in our Union. My To the Editor: movies on there, and sent acrossl wife enjoys reading it, too. I would like to offer my grati­ Edward R. Buckley an invitation for us to join them, tude and thanks to the members 4 4. which we did almost to a man.I of the SIU for the assistance of They went to considerable trouble the Welfare Plan while our son By M. DwVer to set up the projector and screen, was in the hospital for an emer­ and to furnish enough chairs to| gency appendectomy. To the Editor: accommodate both crews, and thej Men love me with a burning pas­ I am the sea, Thanks also to Marty BreithJust a line to let you know did everything they possibly could| sion. Jealous, that your roving reporter has off in San Francisco for his to make us all comfortable. Yet curse me in a single breath; courtesy and help in this matter Cruel mistress of all who sail, "We would like Captain Hunter,! tired of the warm sunshine, and although words alone seem so Once they fall under my spell Or will sail forevermore. has taken to the cold, cold the officers and crew of the Citiesl There is no escape. little appreciation for the kind­ Service Baltimore to know that the north. Last week I arrived in Balti­ ness and assistance we received. gesture was a generous one, and! Editor, Women, powerless against me more and put up at the Nor­ Thank you ail again. greatly appreciated. Wherever they] Mrs. Herbert P. Knowles Hate me bitterly. SEAFARERS LOG. are now, we wish these brother] wegian Seamen's House. A guy Though I am also kind couidn't ask for a nicer spot to 4 4 4 seamen happy sailing," Shifflett] 675 Fourth Ave., Despite my cruelty. added. The Mission Soiedad is al stay. They have nice clean Brooklyn 32, NY And have given much Navy tanker operated by the SUP-| rooms, serve fine meals and have spacious grounds. There's To all mankind. contracted Joshua Hendy Corp. I would like to receive the a nice reading room and recrea­ Td the Editor: SEAFARERS LOG — please To those jvho sail tion area with TV, and plenty of Miss Mary Ellen Hegarty ask­ parking space outside so you ed me to write to you and thank I bring adventure in many lands. 3ut my name on your mailing don't have to worry about feed­ the SIU for the check she re­ homeless, a refuge, ist. (Print Information) ToI the ing meters all day. make the weak strong again ceived from your organization The place is just five minutes upon the death of her brother, And build new faith in the from the SIU hall. I stopped John Bonner Hegarty. NAME despondent. there while I went to the presi­ I wish I could give you a true dential inauguration in the na­ picture of the joy and happiness Men have sworn to cast me aside. tion's capital, but I don't like to this money will bring to this Yet they cannot; stay in Washington. That is one family. There are three sisters Once caressed by my salt-spray STREET ADDRESS city that is realiy crowded In the family, who make their upon their lips, around holiday time. I have but to call. living by sewing. Since their The festive ceremonies and brother was an invalid in their And they return. gay holiday mood of Washing­ home for several years, they in­ CITY . ...ZONE, ton certainly can capture the curred many debts. Now this Those who sink beneath the waves heart of every American. A money will enable them to free I welcome too, unth open arms. STATE realiy good time was had by all. themselves of this burden, Long shall they sleep Harold G, Horowitz which is always so much more TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you With seaweed in their hair. 4 ' 4 4 ara an old subscriber and have a Knowing contentment— difficult on older people. change of address, please give your They are really a wonderful That only I can assure. fornner address below: family, highly respected here In this community and noted for My force is frightening, A shipmate's camera on the To the Editor: their charitable works. All of I can destroy what I wish ADDRESS I would like to thank the cap­ us here in Faducah (Ky.) who Carolyn catches bosun Al­ And man shall never conquer me. tain, officers and crewmembers know of their good fortune will fonso Rivera hard at work of the Winter Hill who were forever praise the wonders of I am a mystery of creation, .on OT rigging a pilot lad­ aboax-d during the trip when I the SIU and the people who The sea, eternal, CITY ....ZONE. .: der. It'iooks like a knotty got hurt. make these things possible. I gather men's souls, problem for Rivera from Special.thanks to the steward; Mrs. Nell Fulton ST^\TE . Forevermore. ' ' ' i '•-ws Engineers Get Crew's Praise letters to The Editor Speciai For Americans? SERVICE m SHIP'S NAME ISN'T THERE FOR LAUGHSl Appreciates Aid By Weifare Plan I, The Sea He's Taking in All The Sights cites 'Wonder' Of SIU Help He's Tied Up m |i. IP- t- Winter Hill Gang Lauded \ �FuP. Fifteen SEAFAREMS^ LOG nwllTVlFATIlt (M«tre>, ian. 4— C(ialrhian> H. rrusai •eeratary. J. Nuttar. Inquiry aa to payoff avcry two tiipa. SIB-M In fund. TV to I»a iutallcd. JOHN •. KULUKUNDIS (Martit), Nov. 3—Chairman, J. Sullivan; Sterotary, W. Thompson, One man missed ship. Repair list to be given to cap­ tain as soon as completed. Request repair work. YAKA (Waterman), Chairman, S. Joseph; Secretary, R. Becker. Repairs to be completed. Request current Isauca of LOG. S14.9S in fund. S T • C L SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Chairman, R. Wlllsch; Secretary, F. Shala. One man sent to hospital. Some disputed overtime. New treasurer elected. CAMF NAMANU (USPC), Jan. i— tary, R. Lambeit. S1B.M In fund. Ba. tar In LOO an item thaiHrlng the leatrain Lines for their efforts In havlnf their ships In port fur Christmas in order that the men eould be with their families during that day. FLORIDA STATI (Fence Cement), Dee. IS—Chairman, J. Ohannoslan; Secretary, C. Starly. One man missed ship. S17.60 In fund. New delegate elected. Suggest than men refrain from wearing underwear In mcssroom and recreation room. < Jan. 20—Chairman, D. Wasneri Sec­ retary, O. Turner. S14.ao In fund. One man hospitalised In Fort Lauder­ dale. New delegate elected. OCEAN EVA (Ocean Transport), Dac. 4—Chairman, A. Capote; Secre­ tary, H.- Bmmett. S10.4S In fund. New delegate elected. Suggest to keep washing machines and sinks cljean. NATIONAL LIBERTY (Nat. Ship.), Jan. S—Chairman, J. Bsana; Bacretary, F. Brussner. Ship's fund $7.19. Few hours disputed OT. Report ac­ cepted. Ship to be kept clean. Fossiblc. penalties for violators. SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankthip), Jan. 7—Chairman, C. Tarry; Secratary, J. Hedges. Repair list to he made up. Reports accepted. All necessary re­ pairs to be made before signing on. Washing machine to be repaired. Chairman, W. Celt; Secretary, R; Mitchell. Crew discussed money draws and decided to accept Dutch West Indian Currency. Discussion de­ layed sailing time and no shore leave In Venezuela. HAROLD T. ANDREWS (New Englend), Jan. 4—Chairman, J. Moynlhan; Secretary, R. Archer. One man left behind due to injuries. Discussion on men being turned in for missing shifting of vessel. Jan. 19—Chairman, A. Moynlhan; Secretary, J. Davis. One man left in hospital in France and another in Bermuda. SEA COMET II (Ocean Carr.), Dec. 34—Chairman, F. O'Nell; Secretary, DEL MAR (Mist.), Jan. S—Chair­ man, J. Tucker; Secretary, C. DewlIng. Glasses to be returned after us­ ing. Vote of thanks to stew. dept. for fine holiday meals. Ship's fund $376. roliectcd 958 tor movie and . ship's fund. Some disputed OT to be t settled In NO. Two men signed on to replace men getting off in St. Thomas. Report accepted. Movie pro­ jector to be fixed. To spend $219 for movies for next voyage. Request bet­ ter brand of coffee, preferably Morn­ ing Joy. Get sufficient supply of each brand of cigarettes next trip. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Carriers), Jan. 1—Chairman, W. Compton; Sec­ retary, C. Cornelius. Captain to make out list of OT to check with each In­ dividual. No one to pay off until squared away. Ship's fund S9. One man left In Germany due to illness. Few hours disputed. Need better brand of soap powder. Vote of thanks to stew. dept. for fine Xmas and New Year's dinner. Vote of thanks to baker for Christmas decora­ tions. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Jan. 14— Chairman, P. Calebaugh; Secretary, WARRIOR (Waterman), Nov. 11— Chairman, S. Maiur; Secretary, M. Elliott. New reporter elected. Cups to be returned to pantry. Discussion on fiushometer valves on toilets: con­ dition of water tanks. If not Im­ proved, specimen will be turned over to Board of Health. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SEATRAIN 6EORC1A (Seatrein), Jan. 20—Chairman, S. Charles; Secre- BEATRICB (Bull), Dec. 11—Chair­ man, P. Dunpay; Secretary, J. Rowan. Wiper paid off In PH. Ship'a fund $8.75. Report accepted. New dele­ gate elected. .Coffee cups and spoons missing. J. Rots. Fund lost during last pay off sum of $10.85. Jan. 13—Chairman, O'Nell; Secre­ tary, J. Smith. Repair list to be com­ plete and turned in. No fund, lost during previous voyage. R. Klenast. One man missed ship. No money in fund. Ships delegate to see captain, 'about unemployment slips when crew is layed off. PERSONALS AND NOTICES 4 Jerry Kinr DIcken, 4-8 OUer Your wife, Barbara, Is very Sanders, Wiper , anxious for you to contact her at cx-SS Hastings the Broadlawn Manor Nursing The above brothers who paid off Home. Amityville, LI, NY. In San Francisco on January 18 are urged to get in touch with 4" 4" t Paul "Art" Arthofer c/o SS Brad­ Edward ZebrowskI Your mother in Cleveland wishes ford Island, 1419 Ryan Street, to hear from you. Lake Charles, La. He haa money,, for them. I 4 4 4 Jamea Ackerman 4 4 4 Please get in touch with your F. T. Costello mother at 8-E Hempstead Sq., Headquarters is forwarding item Charleston, SC. from Pete Drevas to address you '444 gave. A travel wages and 4subsistence 4 4 4 check for William H. Thompson, J. B. King Jr. SS Harold T. Andrews, has been Contact Mrs. Edna Miller, 633 yetumed to Overseas Navigation. Esplanade St., New Orleans, La. An overtime check for Finn Dur- She has some important mail for kee, SS Shinnecock Bay, has been you. returned to the Veritas CC Co. 4 4 4 4 The following crewmembers of the Bradford Island have salvage money coming to them for salvage of ,TB Radar. They are .urged to contact or send their address to Eii Ellis of Hill, Betts and Nash, 26 Broadway, New York 4, NY. The men are Reginald Butler, Daniel Clapp, James Curran, Harry Dedolchow, Ignatius Gomes, Salvatore Guiifre, John Holt, Wayne Ogle, Eugene Raszko, Gote Berggren; 4 4 4 Harry St. Clair Armstrong Get in touch with your mother, Mrs. E. L. Fleming, PC Box 58, Holloway, Ohio. 4 4 4 John W. McCauley Contact your wife Suzanne at 120 Welborn Circle, Easley, SC. 4 4 4 Arthur H. Blanchette Contact your wife as soon as fiossible. Urgent. 4 4 4 4 4 Harold J. Moore Martin J. Lynch Get in touch with your sister, Your mother in anxious to hear from you. Contact her at 28 Mrs. T. R. Gibson, 610 Summit Ave., Apt. 208, St. Paul 2, Minn. George Ave., Hicksville, LI,NY. 4 4 4 ' 4 4 4 Louis G. Seel Rene Audy ^ Contact yoiir mother at 1708 Get in touch with your son, Pvt. .r George Seel,' Co.- B, 1st Training Beaudry St., Montreal, Quebec, , 'Rgt., Fort Dlx, NJ. ^ ' Canada,.;:. J Sea Unions, Meany On Coal Beef (Continued from page 2) aced the session by stating that he had no authority to direct any of the parties or organizations to take a specific action. He said in ef­ fect that he would like each of the unions involved to present their views, following which he would make some suggestions with a view to possible resolving of the dis­ pute. Each of the unions then pre­ sented their side. President Meatay then said that he had two recom; inendations that might resolve the issue: <1) That the NMU should sup­ port the MM&P and the MEBA, and (2), That the SIU shoud then withdraw its complaint against the American Coal Company and honor the NMU contract with the com­ pany. The SIU pointed out that it had not made any complaint to Presi­ dent Meany's office. The SIU stressed that in its opinion it had. a legitimate grievance, that it had a sound legal and trade union po­ sition with respect jto the manner in which the American Coal con­ tract evolved, but that notwith­ standing these facts it would be willing to come to an agreement as suggested by President Meany in the interest of the Federation. The SIU also pointed out that it felt that President Mekny's suggestion that it withdraw its complaint was a difficult and complicated one but that it would be willing to comply with the recommendations made by President Meany. In the light of its willingness to comply with President Meany's proposals, the SIU said that it would then expect the NMU to honor and support the lines of the MM&P and MEBA against American Coal, as suggest­ ed by President Meany. The NMU's position with re­ spect to President Meany's proposals was that it would not respect the AFL-CIO un­ ions' pieketlines until the Bull Line had been struck. In effect, the NMU said that Bull Line, because of its fi­ nancial involvements was part of American Coal. Therefore, why should there be just a partial strike against these in­ terests. The SIU noted that today's meet­ ing was the' first time that Bull Line had been made an issue in eonnection with this dispute. Sev­ eral of the participating unions pointed oiit that a consideration of the nature proposed by Curran could only lead to many complexi­ ties, because there are many other corporations that also have finan­ SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Slieppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. Michelet, Agent Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 R.van St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEnilock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Llndsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOkK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent ' MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIEHHA PR. .Pelayo 51—La 5 Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. JeH GlUette; Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA J. 1809-1811 Nv Franklin St. Tom Bannlng,^Agent Phone 52-1323 cial involvements with American Coal, for example, a number of railroads, mining companies, col­ lier operators and other steamship companies. The SIU stated that the Bull Line ships were manned across the board by AFL-CIO marine unions and had been for some 20 years, and thus offered no parallel to American Coal, pkrticularly as ap­ plied to existing agreements. It was the understanding of the SlU representatives, as well as that of several other participating un­ ions, that Curran's insistence on the meeting stemmed from his de­ sire to discuss the effects of the so-called "attack on the hiring hall," as the NMU has described the dispute. If the NMU position had been consistent and honest, then the issue would have been settled at this point in the meeting, simply by the NMU adopting President Meany's reeommendations for resolving the dispute. But obviously, from the see­ sawing, inconsistent position taken by Curran he had been lying about the hiring haii in relation to the dispute to solid­ ify his conspiracy with the company union which, with him, had been handed con­ tracts with American Coal. It was clear too, that the NMU's phony injection of the Bull Line into the dispute was a device to divert the issue and to establish a subsidiary issue on which it would be impossible to reach an agree­ ment, as proposed by President Meany, and consequently the meet­ ing came to an end without the dis­ pute being resolved. Curran's actions show clearly foi the second time within a few months- that he prefers to work with organizations outside the merged Federation to the detri­ ment of AFL-CK) unions. Curran hollers about "unity," but when a situation arises he does everything in his power to pre­ vent and foul up unity. His record in the longshore beef between the IBL of the AFL-CIO and the ILA, and in the American Coal beef proves his irresponsibility and un­ reliability from a trade union standpoint. Fraternally submitted, PAUL HALL, President MORRIS WEISBERGER, Vice-President MATTHEW (Duke) DUSHANE, Washington Representative SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AFL-CIO WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS .. .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. VoTpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in a^l SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: March 6 March 20 April 3 April 17 May I NMU Rejects Meany Plan (Continued from page 2) Seafarers from its vessels. It came after a request from 'the National Labor Relations Board which de­ clared that the company's contract with the NMU was illegal because it was signed before American Coal had any ships or crews for NMU to represent. Make Bargaining A Mockery If American Coal was permitted to operate under this illegal con­ tract, the Labor Board argued, then the NMU could become en­ trenched in the company, making a mockery out of any collective bargaining certification procedures. The Board agreed that should ' the NMU establish it had the right to represent the company's em­ ployees, then it eould sign a stand­ ard contract with the hiring hall and all its other clauses. The same, of course, would apply to the SIU in the event it should establish it had legal status as collective bar­ gaining agent for these ships. At the time the restraining or­ der was issued, the company had succeeded, after many months, in getting four ships into operation. Two others aie still tied up in Sa­ vannah as well as the one in Brooklyn. In Savannah, the com­ pany is also seeking injunctions against the SIU and against the officers' unions. All three organi­ zations are picketing In behalf of their respective beefs against American Coal. PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO. Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 6171,2 Cormonant St. EMpire 4531 itANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3400 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 83 St. Pierre St. Quebec Phone: 3-1369 SAINT JOHN 85 Germain St. NB Phone: 2-5232 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CaUf... 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8303 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Great Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. ALPENA Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn BUFFALO, NY HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HAUFAX. N.S 128t4 Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM...-,,..Simpson St. Ontario Phoiic; 3-3221 Lakes District 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Esse\ 5-2410 �Vol. XIX No. 5 SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Tramp Fleet Doom Near As Transfers Whittle Away Ships WASHINGTON—If current transfer plans are put into ef­ fect, the US dry-cargo tramp fleet will be all but wiped out. Port Examination of the transfer figures shows that the tramp­ Boston ing end of the business will be * New York reduced to a handful of ships. tankers were being built for the Discussions of Government US flag and four others enlarged, February 6 Through February 19 Registered Deck A 4 68 23 63 14 14 7 24 55 20 19 13 27 24 Dack . B . 2 13 4 '20 8 2 3 4 7 12 15 . 2 17 15 "A"' 1 61 19 44 12 12 4 18 29 19 16 9 32 10 V 3 16 7 16 8 1 2 9 27 10 10 9 17 ' 6 Staw. A 3 59 5 38 8 6 7 18 33 6 8 8 15 13 Staw. B ' 2 9 2 17 8 0 0 4 9 3 6 5 5 5 ratal A 8 188 ' 47 145 34 32 18 60 117 " 45 43 30 74 47 Total Total Roe. 7 38 13 53 24 3 5 17 43 25 31 16 39 26 15 226 60 198 58 35 23 77 160 70 74 46 113 73 aid to tramp shipping have been in return for transfer of 39 T-2 going on for some years now but tankers, 20 Liberty ships, three Tampa . aside from the introduction of Victories and one other vessel. Mobile . Approval had been granted earl­ New Orl legislation to that effect, nothing concrete has been done. If this ier for the transfer of 57 more T-2 Lake Chi session of Congress does act on tankers, 50 more Libertys, four Hou.ston the tramp ship problem, it will be Victorys and three tankers still after most of the ships have fled under construction in return for to the Liberian flag or other run­ the building of 55 new shipS and Dack Dack ens. •ne. Staw. enlarging of 11 others. All but Staw. Total Total Total away registries. A B A B A Roe. two would be tankers. Foreign Super-Tramps 375 124 286 141 227 75 888 340 1228 The balance sheet shows a po­ Meanwhile, foreign operators are building "super-tramps" which tential loss of 70 Libertys and Shipped can carry between 12,000 to 20,000 seven Vietorys in the dry cargo Port Deck Dack Dack •ne. E^ne. stow. staw. Staw. Total Total Total'' Total A B C • A tons as compared to the 10,000 section. This is the overwhelming A B C A B C Sine. 7 2 0 3 1 0 1 tons handled by a Liberty. Al­ bulk of the existing tramp fleet, Boston 2 1 9 7 1 17 75 14 1 48 15 3 49 4 3 172 ready, there are about 140 ves­ already decimated by another 100 33 7 212 13 2 0 12 4 0 8 3 1 33 9 1 43 sels in service in that category transfers three years ago. 27 5 7 14 9 12 19 8 6 60 22 25 107 In the past week alone, further and considerably more tonnage Norfolk 6 9 4 1 3 5 3 4 5 18 11 11 40 will be built in the next five years. approvals were given for trans0 4 1 9 2 7 1 JO 4 26 5 7 38 Two thirds of this "super-tramp" fei's of half a dozen additional 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 fleet was built last year and the ships. 24 8 25 8 1 5 23 3 2 72 19 8 99 Before the 1956 mass transfer average age of these vessels is SVi New 41 30 15 2 16 8 39 12 5 110 43 15 168 years compared to the 13 years or program began, the US had a 3 12 0 10 11 4 4 6 4 27 19 8 54 tramp fleet which was figured at 18 6 1 15 9 11 10 more for Libertys. 5 2 43 20 14 77 12 0 0 3 5 4 4 0 3 19 5 A 14-knot 13,500-ton tramp mo- something less than 100 vessels. 7 31 15 13 12 17 11 5 10 3 10 42 27 Tankers Going, Too 27 96 torship uses about the same 23 6 8 11 13 8 14 8 10 45 32 24 101 amount of fuel as the 10-knot Lib-:, In addition, of course, the transDeck Deck Deck •no. Eng. Eng. Staw. Stew. Staw. Total Total Total Total erty, but in one year can carry fef program involves a huge num­ A B c B A c A B C A B c Stile. nearly twice as much cargo be­ ber of T-2s, 96 in all. At present Total 286 87 33 200 108 67 191 '59 56 677 254 156 1087 market prices, the T-2s are worth cause of greater speed and size. Despite the dock strike in North Atlantic ports, SIU shipping last period was a fraction Most of these "super-tramps" ^ about three million each under Liare under the Liberian and Pana-1 bfrian registry, and about two- better than two weeks ago, as 1,087 men were dispatched to jobs. Registration also rose manian flags with Norway, Ger­ thirds of that under US registry. slightly, to a total of 1,228, a little higher than two weeks ago. many. Italy and Greece also rep­ The transfers then, represent a subsidy of around $100 million to As expected, Boston, New" resented in this trade. owners involved. York, Philadelphia and Balti­ As of the beginning of Febru­ theIn tanker return for all this, the US ary the Maritime Administration tanker fleet will be considerably more all declined, since they and tramp operators had put in­ modernized by the addition of 76 were among the key ports affected to effect deals under whieh 21 new new tankers, at a loss of approxi­ by the longshore walkout. Norfolk mately 175 vessels. Of course, remained the same as before; just there is no guarantee that the new tankers will not follow the fair. On the opposite side were Savan­ old ones to a foreign flag if the WASHINGTON—^Another $1 billion in agricultural surplus situation warrants. nah, Mobile, New Orleans, Wilm­ cargo would move overseas under the terms of a bill sub­ ington and Seattle, which all show­ mitted by Senator Allen Ellender (Dem.-La.), chairman of ed increases. Tampa and Houston ^the Senate Agriculture Com­ declined, however, the only south­ mittee. ern or Gulf ports to do so. Both Specifically, the bill would apparently missed the coastwise ships Idled by the ten-day dock tack on a billion to the $3 billion strike. Lake Charles and San already authorized and also ex­ Francisco showed no change. Ship­ tend -the law for another year until ping in both was in good shape. Jung 30, 1958. BALTIMORE — A 25,000-deadRun Neck And Neck weight ton oil tanker, the Adora­ Agricultural surplus, disposal, tion, was launched for John M. Registration and shipping ran particularly In sale of wheat, rice, Carras Inc., an SlU-contracted nock and neck in the steward de­ cotton and other bulk cargo, hat company, at the Bethlehem-Spar­ partment and were farthest been one of the major props sup­ rows Point Shipyard here. The apart on deck jobs. The largest porting current shipping prosper­ Adoration, built under the trade- proportion of the total shipping ity and jobs for Utf seamen. Like out-and-build program, will sail was still in the deck department, however. other Government-financed car­ under the Ameriean flag. goes, agricultural surplus Is trans­ The unexpected, though very Things were fairly busy in port ported under the terms of the "50on the shipping end, considering slight, rise in total jobs shipped 50" law, which provides that 50 the longshore strike. Paying off this period was unusual, although percent of such cargo be carried were the Hurrieane. (Waterman); It was apparent that ship diversions on US-flag ships. Jean, Mae, Evelyn, Emilia (Bull); to the non-striking ports would Calmar, Bethcoaster, A 1 a m a r, help cut down the job loss In the Increased Famine Relief Massmar (Calmar); Cubore, Chil- strike-bound ports. In addition to adding to funds ore, Venore, Feltore, Santore, MarClass A men accounted for 62 for this purpose, the Ellender bill ore (Ore) and Alcoa Planter. The percent of the jobs, class B for 24 would Increase famine relief ex­ Cubore, Chilore, Santore, Marore percent and class C for the rest. penditures froip $500 million to Catching up on develop­ (Ore); Alcoa Pilgrim and the Al­ The following Is the forecast $800 million. ments, Seafarer James coa Planter, all signed on. port by port: • Possibly more significant Is a Kelly is shown as he dropped The membership was cautioned SHORE WEAR t SEA GEAR Boston: Slow . . . New York: portion of, the bill which would re­ into SIU headquarters durnot to permit outsiders to come Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . move restrictions, oh transfer of SEA GEAR t SHORE WEAR into the Union Hall as some were Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair. ' ing leave from active duty such agricultural, commodities to with. Navy. Kelly, a lieunot respecting Union property. . . . Savannah: Good . . . Tampa: unfriendly nations. Such a clause tenaht jg in the Naval Re­ Port Agent Earl Sheppard empha­ Fair . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New would permit direct or indirect serve, also served with the sized that the facilities of the Hall Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: sale of food surplus to countries are for the membership and that Good . .. Houston: Good . . . Wilm­ Navy during World War II. like Poland, which are anxious for Seafarers should limit foul balls ington; Fair ... San Francisco: He started sailing at an supplies but up until now have who seek admission. ' Good..., . Seattle; Good. . AB with the in 1939. been barred from obtaining them. V Bill Would Up Surplus Sales To $4 Blllious for SlU MEMBERS! Launch New Supertanker For Carras W-. I I ^''- E\/£l^lHS-pO NE&DINSfi4GE4R AMP 5M0fi£ WEAKFfmATbaiH&KPSH TOASODWESTBRAU.AT-3RBCIAL. SEA otesr PRICES your SEA CHEST mmiXBBAUS Seafarer At Heart � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 March 1, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNION WINS FIRST TIDELANDS PACT SIU ACCEPTS, CURRAN REJECTS MEANY PLAN IN ACS DISPUTE BIDDING KEEN FOR ’57 SEAFARER SCHOLARSHIPS PHILLIPS OIL SIGNS UNION PACT; FIRST IN LA. TIDELANDS SIU CO’S LEAD NEW BIDS FOR BREAKOUTS TWO MORE BULL COAL SHIPS READY SHIPS MOVE AS ILA STRIKE ENDS FMB STOPS SUBSIDY $$ FOR BONUSES SIX NAMED DELEGATES TO SIUNA MOBILE MAW WINS CONTRACT GAINS NEW ROUTES FOR OIL WOULD BYPASS SUEZ SAYS TANKER TRIP NETS $1MILLION 4 NEW SHIPS BID FOR TOURISTS TRAIN ALCOA MEN IN FIRE PREVENTION LABOR FIGHTS RASH OF RIGHT-TO-WORK BILLS NMU REJECTS MEANY PLAN TRAMP FLEET DOOM NEAR AS TRANSFERS WHITTLE AWAY SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/01/1957 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. XIX, No. 5  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e6ef202387b2502e0d491444c62549f9.PDF eab056212429044e2911b7301eab1445 PDF Text Text Vol. XiX No. 4 SEAFARERS LOG Fob. IS 1957 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Breakout Slow-up Hits Europe: NEED FOR US SHIPS MOUNTS -Story On Page 3 f AvirnAi# While throng of mourners stands in silent rinUI i/Olfrriejr* attention, the Rev. George Dorn intones prayer over flower-covered casket of the late Harry Lundeberg. Widow, Ida, and SlJP members are seated in front row. Over 2,000 attended funeral. Lundeberg, the founder and president of the SIU of North America from 1938 on, died Jan. 28 after a heart attack. (Story on page 3). 'American Coal Unfair To SIU/ NLRB Charges -Story On Page 5 Ship Tied Up In Coal Beef With her bow anchor dangling idly, American Coal Shipping's Lib­ erty, the Coal Miner, is tied up in Norfolk as a result of picketing by three unions. Mates and engineers are striking company as unfair for refusal to sign contract. Seafarers are protesting hiring discrimina­ tion. The National Labor Relations Board has upheld the SIU com­ plaint against the company accusing it of unfair labor practices on the hiring issue. Picketing is going on all along the coast from Savannah to Npw York. (Stories on pages 2, 5.) SIU of NA Pledges No Basic Changes In Union's Policy -Story On Page 2 �. P-':- Pacre Two SEAFARERS LOG Febimry IS. 1957 NMU Smog Fogs Coal Ship Beef 'No Basic This I Can Sling!' m i Change in PoiiciesSiU of NA Having maintained a steady barrage of abuse .Against the SIU, NMU President Joseph Curran went all out this week with publication of an eight-page diatribe accusing SIU, in effect, of betraying home ^ mother and country. The pany to compel officers to waive pamphlet fires the same de­ the protection of the Jonies Act. caying and "moldy collection of If they are injured, they cannot charges which have been seatter- sue for damages. 2) The so-called gunned at SIU in previous weeks. "marine officers unit," as Curran All the splatterings have been care­ calls it, has been unable to supply fully scraped off the walls and the company ^Ith marine officers The company h^s had to advertise reassembled into new pellets. SAN FRANCISCO—A special in newspapers all over the country The old adjectives—"conspiracy" meeting of the executive commit­ —"sellout"—"cut-rate"—"irrespon­ to dredge up manpower. This is tee of the Seafarers International sible"—are scattered monotonous­ valid?" or is It "company union?" Union of North America pledged 3) The District 50 unit involved, a ly through the text. that there would be no basic Norfolk-local, never had a deep sea changes in the international imWhen it comes to dealing with contract. ion's policy as a result of the death American Coal, NMU finds itself MEBA and MM&P were in nego­ of International President Harry more at home with the fabric of its Lundeberg. The meeting was con­ daydreams than the facts of the tiations with the company for weeks. They failed to get a con­ vened February 1 following the matter. tract because they refused to sign sudden death of Lundeberg on Here are a few samples: a Jones Act waiver. Nevertheless, Monday of that week. Curran—and District 50's "marine CURRAN SAYS: The SIU's SIU A&G Secretary-Treasurer officers union"—got a contract! complaint and picketing is an Paul Hall formally assumed his du­ attack on the hiring hall be­ QUESTIONS: Does NMU's "con­ ties as international president at cause, according to Curran, tract" with American Coal also the committee meeting. As first the SIU says an "agreement to provide for a Jones Act waiver? vice-president of the international. get crews exclusively through What'a in the contract, anyway? Hall automatically became presi­ a union hiring hall constitutes dent under terms of the SlUNA How is it that the company's em­ an unfair labor practice." constitution. ployment applications for both The committee voted that LundeTHE FACTS ARE: There is licensed and unlicensed seamen berg's successor as secretary of the nothing in the SIU complaint to carry a Jones Act waiver which Sailors Union of the Pacific would stop any uniOn from signing a con­ must be approved by the applicant? become first vice-president of the tract calling for a hiring hall once If this Is so, doesn't this repre­ SIUNA. • Morris Welsberger, East It has established it has a right to sent the first time that any marine Coast representative of the SUP, represent the employees. Nor does union anywhere has agreed to con­ was subsequently^elected SUP sec­ the NLRB complaint attack the cessions on the Jones Act, one of hiring hall. In fact the NLRB says the basic protective props for sea­ cancel its contract with Dis­ kyplcally deliberate and, blatant retary at an SUP headquarters a hiring hall contract can be signed men which Andy Funiseth fought trict 50 . . ." misstatement of fact by the NMU meeting Monday. John Hawk, SIUNA secretaryonce a union has established its for many years ago? Whatever " ' THE FACTS ARE: MM&P and president. treasurer, will continue in that right to represent the crews. The NMU's' contract may provide, by MEBA representatives insist that 3) 4. post, with headquarters here, and usual procedure for establishing calling District 50's contract "val­ Curran offered only .the first of There are many more of the will still serve as the interna­ this right is by winning a collec­ id," does Curran mean that dump­ the two alternatives. It was the. tive bargaining election. What SIU ing the Jones Act is okay with him? officers' unions who maintained same in the document, most of tional's representative at upcoming them of the generalized "have you world labor conferences. Is attacking is. discrimination by a Is that why he bellows "Tonsina," that the second course should be stopped beating your wife" vari­ In another action, the executive shipping operation which had not followed. They subsequently, did yet obtained ships and crews, but "sellout" and "56-hour week" to so. When they insisted on this ety. Among them is one very re­ committee named Sam Bennett, tried to bar Seafarers from legiti­ cover up? course, Curran said he would re­ vealing accusation—that the SIU newly-elected president of the 4' 4* 4' mate organizing efforts. As has fuse to honor their pfeket lines. "deludes" local union officials into Marine Firemen, Oilers and WaterCURRAN SAYS: The MEBA tenders, an international" vicebeen noted before, Curran has an Curran himself, in a letter to believing its beef is legitimate. and MM&P agreed, at a meetIt is obvious that NMU is vei'y president in place of Vincent J. allergy to free election contests so AFL-CIO President George Meany, ting with him, to follow one of he screams "attack on hiring hall!" gives the lie t6 his own statement. unhappy that the SIU, as well as Malone, who retired from office two courses: "1) to get their He declared: "We advised the MM&P and MEBA, each have a and did n.ot run in the MFOW elec­ 4" 4" J" men aboard American coal MEBA that their decision to picket legitimate complaint which is rec­ tion just concluded. CURRAN SAYS: The com­ ships and then demand recog­ Raymond McKay, new president the American Coal Shipping-Com­ ognized and supported by union pany's contract for marine of­ nition, or 2) to instruct their of the Brotherhood of Marine En­ men in shipyards, rail terminals pany vessels was not constructive ficers with District 50 was a members not to take jobs on gineers, was also elected a viceand elsewhere on the waterfront. ... We also suggested that if Dis­ "valid contract." American coal ships in which president, replacing Wilbur Dickey, When union waterfront workers trict 50 could not supply licensed case the company would al­ THE FACTS 4RE: 1) District personnel [with its "valid" con­ see NMU men ordered across who resigned. 80's agreement permits the commost certainly be compelled to All officers will serve until the tract—Ed.] the . MEBA make its picket lines of three maritime engineers available, get them on unions, they need no "deluding" SIUNA convention here next month, beginning March 25. the ships and at the right time take as to the nature of the NMU. The National Labor Relations Board last week issued an un­ appropriate action . . ." fair labor practices complaint against American Coal Shipping, ' Not a word of mention of "in­ charging that the company was discriminating against Sea­ struct their members hot to take farers. jobs . . ." This was an afterthought The beef started when the new shipping venture was formed on Curran's part to make it ap­ and was awarded 30 Libertys by the US Government. Learn­ pear that MEBA agreed with him. Nominations have now been received at headquarters from ing of the award (the company had no ships of its own at the candidates running for the position of delegate to the next time) the SIU followed normal organizing tactics. Seafarers CURRAN SAYS: "Represen­ SIU of NA convention. The convention will open Monday went to the company office to apply for employment when and tatives of the Maritime Trades if the company obtained and operated ships. Such employment March 25 in San Francisco. Department gave AFL-CIO would have put the SIU in a position to petition for a fair and The delegates will be a maximum of 15 delegates to the President Meany a completely free bargaining election to determine who would have the chosen by secret ballot vote convention. The membership ap­ distorted version of the dis­ American Coal contract. running from February 28 through proved recommendations by the pute to get him to intervene March 6, 1957. At the nominating secretary-treasurer that the delega­ From November 13 on, when Seafarers first applied, approx­ on behalf of SIU." imately 300 qualified SIU men approached the company in THE FACTS ARE: President deadline, just six men had thrown tion's 15 votes be divided among this fashion. Every single man was rejected. Many of them Meany showed he was fully aware in for the six posts open, assuring six delegates, that number being were even denied an opportunity to file an application. of what was going on from the their election. The six nominees deemed ample to represent the It wasn't until December 13 that the company acquired a start when he said on October 31, are Lindsey Williams, Cal Tanner, District. ship. This was the Chian Trader, purchased from Arc Steam­ The international union conven­ before SIU acted- on American Earl ^heppard, Paul Hall, A. S. ship Company. The ship was renamed the Coal Miner and tion, which convenes every two Coal that the coal ship set-up was Cardullo and Marty Breithoff. The balloting will follow the years, will meet at the Whitcomb crewed by the National Maritime Union. a "clear violation of basic princi­ same procedure as that used in SIU Hotel in San Francisco. When Seafarers were discriminated -against in this fashion, ples of trade unions." Meany the SIU placed picketlines on all ships subsequently acquired added, "cut-throat competition of elections. by the company. Informing all comers of the company's dis­ To Elect Tally Group this nature can demoralize the criminatory policy. whole shipping industry." Neither Ballots will be counted by It is NMU's contention that it has a "contract" with the the MTD or SIU had discussed the a six-man headquarters'Tally Com­ Fab. 15. 1957 Vol. XiX No. 4 company. This "contract" was signed four months before matter with President Meany be­ mittee which will be elected on American Coal had a single ship or any employees for NMU fore that statement. March 6. to represent. It is this company effort to escape an SIU or­ 4" 4- 4" The procedure for the nomina­ uuiu: ganizing drive and evade a collective bargaining election tions was outlined and approved at CURRAN SAYS: "Shortly PAUL HAU. Secretary-Treasurtr through a so-called "contract" which has now been attacked HERBEBT BRAND, Editor. RAY DENISON. the February 6 membership meet­ before the merger convention by the NLRB. ing In all ports. The nominations Jtauaging Editor. BERNARD SEAMAN, Art in 1955, the AjFL unions got A second dispute in which the company is Involved is be­ were declared open at these meet­ Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SPIVACK, together to set up the Mari­ Writers. Bnx MOODY, Gulf Area tween the company and two officers' unions, the Masters, ings. Acceptances of candidates had staff time Trades Department . . . Representative. Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ to be submitted by midnight, Mon­ The big concern was to sew ciation. After being in negotiations with the officers for some day, February 11, 1957, with cre­ Published biweekly at the headquarters the organization up tight the Seafarers International Union, At* weeks (the two unions had the contract for the Chian Trader dentials due in person, by noon of of against any chance of former lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth under Arc Steamship Company ownership) the company the next day or postmarked mid­ Avenue, Brooklyn 3J, NY. Tel. HYaclnth CIO unions having a say in (-6600. Entered as lecond class matter night. February 1^ tumod uround and s.igned with an affiliate of District 50 of the it." at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under United Mine Workers. The officers' contract provides for THE FACTS ARE: The Maritime Under the international union's the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. waiver of all Jones Act rights. Trades Department fTas been in rules, the SIU Atlantic and Gulf existence since 1946! This is a District is entitled to 15 votesrand I Vote On SIU Delegates ' •' .•-mm SEAFARERS LOG If1^"' fc 1^:;, J |r I? \K r"' • • �*; --i V <'S Febrnary 15, 1957 2,000 Mourn At Lundeberg Rites SAN FRANCISCO—A throng of over ^,000 mournera fol­ lowed the last remains of Harry Lundeberg to his final rest­ ing place in the Sailors Union of the Pacific burial plot at Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. While his body was dreds of Sailors, Firemen, Cooks laid. to rest on Thursday, and members of the SIU A&G •* f\ •< <.t r 7 p . •,i 4 «• Fage SEAFARERS LOG Ship Need Rising; Breakouts Slowed V- / -'''^-•"il -^1 WASHINGTON—Zooming ship repair co.sts are being blamed for fouling up a largescale breakout of Government-owned ships. The Maritime Administration has announced that it is being handicapped by lack of funds in repairing ships already assigned to US op­ erators and has to slow down-*—'— breakouts accordingly. much of a dent in the demand for Victorys for 18 months and LibHowever, pressure is stil shipping. ertys for 24 months. The longer growing for additional ship­ Despite this juicy shipping plum, charters would cover the rising ping space and Maritime Ad­ the breakouts are in difficulties costs of shipyard work. Coal and ministrator Clarence Morse because repair expenses are run­ scrap charters would be based on January 31, all work stopped on District. SIU of NA ships at 2 PM and speFive Mile Procession It is not has made it clear that breakouts ning as high as $230,000 a ship, the 24-month figure. A police motorcycle escort led whether the operators who Seafarers at branch meetings the procession from Anderson's will continue above the 125 figure. Morse said. In return. Liberty known have put in for ships will be will­ throughout the A&G District Funeral Home to the cemetery. So Breakouts of up to 212 ships have vessels bring the US $130,000 a voted on February 6 to match great was the throng of mourners been authorized thus far with the year .in charter fees. Since the ing to take the risk of a two-year charter. the contribution by the SIUNA that the parade of automobiles total number of assigned vessels charter money goes into a fund which pays for the breakouts, the In. addition to the slowi^own to a memorial trust fund for carrying them stretched out a full standing at 64. Maritime Administration would be caused by repair costs, breakouts Longer Charters the children of Harry Lunde­ five miles. To meet the problem thp Mari­ about $900,000 in the red in the are being spaced out intentionally, berg. The international union Meanwhile, additional messages time Administration is 'calling for first year. Morse said, so as not to dump a executive committee at its meet­ The Maritime Administration is heavy load of shipping on the mar­ ing last week voted to establish of condolence kept pouring in longer term .charters and also ask­ a memoriai fund for this pur­ from prominent persons in labor ing that the operators pay the now asking operators to charter ket at one time. pose and to request the partici­ and maritime. AFL-CIO President breakout costs in return for lower pation of all unions affiliated George Meany declared: "His un­ charter rates. Typical of the growth in ship­ with the SIUNA. Besides his timely passing is a great loss to wife, Ida, Lundeberg left three American labor and especially to ping demand was the statement by children: Gunnar, 9; Allette, 6, the seamen whom he served de­ officers of the-European Coal and votedly for many years. His Steel Community to the effect that and Erik, 2. courage and zeal in his life's work more ships should be broken out. will be long remembered by-his The officers of the group, which cial meetings were held in all SIU friends and associates within the handles European steel production, of NA hiring halls in his memory. AFL-CIO." . said that Europe will need a "sub­ Admiral E. L. Cochrane, former stantial increase" in US coal ton­ 'Largest Ever Held' The fuperal, described in local Maritime Administrator, who is nage this year "up to as much as papers here as the largest ever to now "associated with the Massa­ 40 million tons." Increase Of 800 Voyages be held in San Francisco, attracted chusetts Institute of Technology, Meeting in Miami on February mourners from all walks of life in declared: "The American Merchant This would represent an increase 4, the executive board of the AFLthe most literal sense of the term. Marine and maritime labor owe of eight million tons, or 800 Liber­ CIO Maritime Trades Department Those present included Secretary him much and his honest and fear­ ty ship loads, over the amount ex­ elected Paul Hall to fill out the of Labor James' Mitchell and less leadership will be greatly ported to Europe alone in the year unexpired term of MTD President Mayor Christopher of San Fran­ missed." Harry Lundeberg who died on ending April 1, 1957. Rank and file members of the cisco, ship operators and officials, Even the full reopening of Suez, January 28. members of San Francisco's lead- Sailors Union served as pallbear- expected in May, wiU not make Lundeberg, the first MTD presi­ Ing families and, of course, hun- I ers during the ceremonies. dent under the merged AFL-CIO 4setup, was elected to a four-year Newly-elected SUP secre­ term in December, 1955. tary is Morris Weisberger. Hall, who has been secretarytreasurer of the SIU A&G District since 1948, was in San Francisco at the time, where he had gone to attend Lundeberg's funferal. In­ formed of his election, he declared that the MTD would continue to give full representation to the problems of all its members. At present, MTD is backing up the SIU A&G and MM&P which, to­ gether with the MEBA, are cur­ rently involved in a dispute with American Coal Shipping. SAN FRANCISCO—Members of The MTD, with over 150,000 members, is composed of most of the Sailors Union of the Pacific the nation's seagoing unions, the have elected Morris Weisberger, International Brotherhood of Long­ New York port agent of the SUP, shoremen, the Teamsters, Operat­ to succeed Harry Lundeberg as ing Engineers, Grain Millers, secretary-treasurer of the union. Brotherhood of Firemen and Oil­ Weisberger had the imanimous of all SUP port agents and ers, and State, County and Munici­ support officials for the post. pal workers. The action by the Sailors was taken at a meeting of 1,500 SUP members at San Francisco head­ quarters on Monday, February 11. The SUP constitution provides for succession to be decided by a ma­ jority vote of the headquarters membership. Weisberger will serve until the SIU membership meet­ next SUP election which ings are held regularly starts annual December 1, 1957. Balloting every two weeks on Wed­ in the last election had been vir­ nesday nights at 7 PM (n tually completed at the time of sudden death on Jan­ oil SIU ports. All Sea­ Lundeberg's uary 28. Lundeberg had been un­ farers are expected to opposed on the ballot. Weisberger is well known to attend; those who wish to Seafarers at SIU headquarters be excused should request since the'SUP agent had his offices permission by telegram in the New York hall and had (be sure to include reg­ worked closely with SIU officials. first begqn sailing in 1925 on istration number). The theHeLakes, then on the East Coast next SIU meetings will be: until 1935. He joined the SUP •that year and worked in union February 20 posts here and at Honolulu, Seat­ tle, San Pedro and other ports be­ Part of the huge crowd of seamen, friends, civie and shipping leaders who turned out for March 6 tween periods at sea. the Lundeberg funeral services in San Francisco is shown at top. Six rank*and file Sailors March 20 In 1939, he was elected SUP Union members served as pallbearers (above, left). Among those who joined in the finsi agent in New York, and has been April 3 tribute (right) were (^ont, I Jho r) SUP member Charles Gates; SUP Assistant Secretary In that post ever since. SUP Pa­ (e'er Johnson. Mayor George'Christopher, Police Commissioner Thomas Mellon and Police Ha'rry trolman William Armstrong is now Apfil 17 Chief Frank Ahern. Burial was in Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. serving as acting New York agent. MTD Board Names Hall President Weisberger Elected SUP Sec'y-Treas. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Ml �Pag-e Four '1 li-'i SEAFARERS LOG ' —- February 15, 1957 AFL-CIO Votes Rackets Code, Acts on 3 Unions . MIAMI BEACH—Following adoption of • an anti-rackets code by its Executive Council, the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations has already acted against three AFL-CIO affili--*^ terests which conflict with his ates. The Executive Council's functions as a representative of p.-; hi I I vote was immediately followed by workers. Adoption of the code was criti­ "clean up or get out" mandates to cized by Dave Beck, president of three of the Federation's interna­ tional unions. In addition, AFL- the Int'l Brotherhood of Team­ CIO President George Meany ex­ sters, who was absent when the pelled the head of a directly-affili­ Executive Council voted it unani­ ated local in Philadelphia and the mously. Beck was also thje sole International Chemical Workers dissenter when the Executive Union acted independently against Council previously decreed that union leaders who invoked the one local union in New York. The ,code which touched off Fifth Amendment in Government these actions is basically concerned probes of labor racketeering with three areas: (1) the adminis­ should be required to leave their tration of welfare and' pension jobs. Teamster officials challenged the funds; (2) the exclusion of those persons who violate the principles authority of a Senate subcommittee of the AFL-CIO or various Federal to inquire into their operations and laws, and (3) the elimination defended their right to use Conof any business interests which •stitutional privileges. might reflect on a union officer's Even before the Executive Coun­ Ability to represent the members. cil formally adopted the code, the Toward these ends, the code AFL-CIO president gave evidence calls for barring of persons con­ that he would proceed vigorously victed of crimes from holding with the anti-rackets campaign by union office, and also bans men ousting Charles Naddeo as the "commonly known to be crooks secretary-treasurer of Can Work­ and racketeers" though they may ers Local 22623 in Philadelphia. never have been convicted in a Naddeo, who was charged with court of law. It lays down rules to failing to run the local in accord­ pi-event the mishandling of welfare ance with the Federation's ethical and pension funds, forbids substan­ standards, is also a vice president tial financial interests in busi­ of the 72,000-member Laundry nesses with which union leaders Workers International Union. bargain, and prpvides for the The Laundry Workers Union is ouster of supporters of the Com­ one of the three international un­ munist or Fascist lines even though ions which the Executive Council they may not hold party member­ ordered to clean up within 90 days. ship. The other two internationals are President Meany said that there the 73,000-member Allied Indus­ was no intent to oust men who trial Workers and the 25,000-memwere conducting themselves hon­ ber Distilling, Rectifying and Wine orably simply because they had Workers. been convicted of a crime years Subsequently, the International ago. On the other hand, he said, Ladies Garment Workers ousted men who had never been convicted one of its officials, Sam Berger, of a crime could find themselves -for pleading the 5th amendment. liable to removal. - The Executive Council, however, was adamant in taking the position that unionists had no right to hold their jobs if they invoked the Fifth Amendment to escape Goveimment investigation. The section of the code dealing rfvith business investments holds that no responsible union leader should have personal financial in­ On the heels of a legal victory over proponents of "right-to-work" legislation in California, organized labor has opened an intensive campaign to prevent the passage of anti-union bills now pending be­ fore Indiana's lawmakers. LAKE CHARLES — Seafarers The California victory came who may have missed some of their about when a California Superior favorite movies during the motion Court judge issued a preliminary picture operators beef can catch injunction prohibiting the city of up on the shows again. Palm Springs from enforcing a Port Agent Leroy Clarke also re­ "right-to-work" ordinance outlaw­ ported that the AFL-CIO Interna­ ing the union shop and other forms tional Association of Machinists of union security, and making the now has a picketline out against open shop compulsory. the Columbia Southern Chemical The Palm Springs ordinance, en­ plant over wages and conditions, acted last December, was written but meetings are still going on. by the Palm Springs Employers Shipping has perked up a bit, Association, and was the first such meanwhile. Nine Cities Service city ordinance enacted in the coun­ tankers, plus the Pan-Oceanic try. Transporter (Pan Oceanic), Del In an 11-page decision, the court Mundo (Mississippi) and the Steel ruled that only the Federal and Surveyor (Isthmian) in Port Ar­ state governments may prohibit thur, and the Val Chem (Valen­ union security clauses in labortine) in Port Neches, made calls management contracts. .here during the period. Meanwhile, in Indiana, officials Feelings are running high on of the state AFL and CIO, which one of the Cities Service wagons, are as yet unmerged, are spear­ the Chiwawa, over a sudden shift heading the campaign against In runs. The Chiwawa has been "right-to-work" bills now pending going from here to Florida ports before both houses of the Indiana for the past two years, but was General Assembly. switched last week to go up to The measures have been opposed Bridgeport, Conn. by Governor Harold W. Handley, "The 'sunshine run' brothers but are being strongly supported really moaned at this switch, in by influential Hoosier, State news­ the light of all the cold weather papers such the Indianapolis Star , up north," Clarke added. and Indianapolis News. Labor Hits Wreck Bill In Indiana Lk. Charles Movies Back I'-' t-V •Si.-'. I I I I I I- is no pu There's nothing mysterious or hard to understand about shipboard safety. On the other hand, there tire no magic for­ mulas either. Shipboard safety simply involves, day-to-day concern with ways and means to avoid accidents. r That is why the joint Union-shipowner safety program calls for regular safety meetings aboard ship. In addition to dealit'^l with specific safety problems, the meetings and th^ safety committees constantly alert the crew to the need for safe practices and safe gear. This "safety first" appr.oach by all parties concerned Is the biggest singlefactor in bringing a ship home accidentfree. :y V. ii"- et Ssbf e �Febniary 15, 1957 SlU Health Center Shapes Vp SEAF ARERS LOG Page Five Labor Bd. Upholds SIU Charge Against Coal Co. The bitter fight being waged against American Coal Shipping is now reaching its cliftiax. While picket lines continue to tighten the screws on the company, the National Labor Re­ lations Board has issued ^ complaint charging the company wi^i discriminating against Sea­ farers in its hiring practices. • The complaint upholds an SIU Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ tion against two coal ships being charge, against the company. ciation are contesting NLRB court broken out in Savannah, and a "Vir- The next step Is for the Labor action seeking to remove picket ginia jurist denied an ACS request Board to go to court seeking an lines in New York, Norfolk and for a picket ban In front of the company's offices in Norfolk. order vyhich would, in effect, de­ Savannah. clare illegal the present hiring of The Maritime Trades Depart­ An ihteresting sidelight to ,th# coal ship crews by the company ment executive board took action coal beef is the smooth operation and force revisions in Its hiring in Miami after hearing from rep­ of the Bull Line which was recent­ practices. resentatives of the striking unions ly purchased by American Coal. Bull, which has contracts with the The Labor Board action was only on the progress of the beef. one of a number of fast-moving On the picket front itself, Ameri­ SIU and the legitimate officers' developments. Others of import­ can Coal has been able to move unions, has been carrying coal on ance werei just two shiploads of coal since'the four of its own Libertys and has beef began in November. On De­ been assigned four others thus far • The Maritime Trades Depart­ SIU walfar* plan officials ment, AFL-CIO, pledged Its full cember 16, the Coal Miner, pri­ by the Government. (top) chack progress of vately-purchased by the company, support to the coal ship beef. constrilction and remodel­ managed to load at Lamberts Point • The Monte Marine Corp., ing of the Union's first Where the SS Thomas Paine was ill Hampton Roads and make one health center in Brooklyn, dodced in Brooklyn, and American trip to Europe. one block from the Met By Picketline Coal, are seeking injunctions headquarters hall. Work on through the NLRB to halt picket­ On her return to Norfolk late' the center, at 21st St. and ing of various ships under Taft- in January, the Coal Miner was 3rd Ave., is expected to be Hartley secondary boycott charges. met by a three-union picket line at BOSTON—A welcome spurt of completed by mid-March. • Maritime Administrator Clar­ the entrances to the Chesapeake Partitioning will provide ence Morse repeated that he would and Ohio terminal. Fearing that good shipping is keeping things space for offices, labs and not allocate any more ships to the terminal workers would refuse to busy, in this area, although as examination rooms where company until it can run its ves­ handle any cargo, the C&O quick­ usual, the outlook is unpredictable. Just how long the "boomlet" will ly withdrew the Coal Miner from sels. Seafarers can obtain physi­ last is uncertaiff; notes Port Agent the pier. cal checkups. Since photos • The company managed to A second ship, the Casimir Pu­ James Sheehan, so Seafarers on move a second shipload out of Bal were taken, plans have laski, managed to get out of Bal­ the beach here are advised to make timore but the first ship, the Coal been made to start install­ timore: only after a temporary re-"^' the most of it while they can. Miner," is now tied up in Norfolk. ing x-ray and lab equip­ The Bents Fort, Cities Servics straining order followed by police Two other company ships are get­ ment next week. At left, an action had cleared pickets from the Norfolk and Bradford Island (Cit­ ting ready to try to load. electrician installs wiring. ies Service), and the Arickaree (US Streets. Cannot Refuse Hiring American Coal originally had Petroleum) paid off during the pe­ NLRB actions on charges and planned to move upwards of 300,- riod, and all signed on again. An countercharges are all expected to 000 tons of coal each month to start additional sign-on was the Ocean come to a head next week. In up and as high as 800,000 tons later Ulla (Ocean Trans), which paid off holding the SIU complaint, the on, using Governmentrchar^ered two weeks ago. Besides these, the Cantigny (Cit­ NLRB agreed, in effect, that the ships. Company injunction efforts have ies Service) and Robin Sherwood company had- no right to deny em­ ployment to Seafarers at a time met with rebuffs on several previ­ (Seas Shipping) stopped off in when It had no ships actively oper­ ous occasions. A Georgia court transit. 7A11 beefs were settle^ at ating under a maritime union con­ refused an anti-picketing injunc­ the payoffs. For the second time in less than three months, the Atlantic tract. coast from Portland, Me. to Hampton Roads, Va. was shut In Its findings, the NLRB point­ down Tuesday night by striking members of the International ed out that American Coal did not take possession of its first ship Longshoremen's Association, t A few "days previously. Port which the men voted, provided for the Chian Trader, until December of New York longshoremen a threeryear contract calling for a 13. However, it signed an exclu­ had voted down the final contract 32-cent-an-hour wage boost spread sive contract with NMU two Question: How do you feej about keeping pets aboard ship? offers of the New York Shipping over this period, Increased con­ months before. The agreement cov­ Association and longshoremen in tributions .to the welfare fund, paid ered all vessels to be acquired by Frank A. Stewart, MM: A wellJames C. Flanagan, AB: There's Baltimore, Hampton Boads, Bos­ holidays for qualified men, a sen­ American Coal despite the fact that trained -dog or cat is okay, but g no need to keep pets aboard ship company "did not employ any the ton, Providence, and other north­ iority system, and other provisions. small bird like a because they can The ILA, while not objecting to unlicensed personnel" and NMU eastern ports also rejected the em­ parakeet is much be disease car­ did not "have a substantial or rep­ ployers'offers. The New York vote the 32-cent offer, called the em­ better because riers and can ployers' offer of 14 cents during resentative complement of em­ was 14,458 to 1,185. there is less of a spread illness The Tuesday night date—^Febru­ the first year inadequate; and also ployees In the collective bargain­ mess to handle. among the crew. ing unit covered by the agree­ said the contract did not call for a ary 12—marked the expiration of My personal fa­ I like dogs and the 80-day Taft-Hartley no-strike sling load limitation, an eight-hour ment." vorites are tropi­ other animals, By refusing employment to some guarantee, money for clinics and injunction which on November 24 cal fish, but un­ but not on board ended a nine-day ILA tieup of the clinical services, or "reasonable 300 SIU member;?, American Coal fortunately, you a ship. They be­ was deemed-guilty of "discriminat­ entire Atlantic and Gulf coasts. premium rates for holdmen and long ashore and can't travel ing in regard to the hire or ten­ Shortly before the northeastern hatch bosses. sissssiW around with them are more com­ ure or terras or conditions of em­ Coastwise Bargaining Issue ports voted, however, ILA leaders verj' well. fortable there, too. went ahead with the signing of Underlying all of the ILA's con­ ployment 4 4 4 4" 4" 4" At the. same time the SIU, the new three-year contracts In New tract demands, however, was its in­ Keith Donnelly, pumpman: It's James Lnpo Jr., AB: If it's okay Orleans and other South Atlantic sistence on coastwise bargaining. Masters Mates and Pilots and the alright under the proper circum­ with Public Health and the Quarand Gulf ports, thus precluding the The International Brotherhood of stances, so long antine Service support these ports had given the Longshoremen, which has been as the guys re­ then its nice to other ILA members during the continuing to wage a vigorous bat­ alize they have to have a pet on November strike. tle to assure decent trade union take care of them. board, provided Meanwhile, the Federal Govern­ representation for the longshore­ That means mak­ it's properly cared ment indicated how seriously It men, maintained from the start of ing arrangements for and kept views a lengthy strike by sending the contract talks that the ILA with the next aboard ship at ail Joseph F. Finnegan, director of the leaders, by making coastwise bar­ crew to care for times. Of course, BOSTON — A small French Federal Mediation and Concilia­ gaining their No. 1 demand, were the pet when the the whole crew tion Service, to New York In an letting all the bread-and-butter is­ coastal freighter sank off Cape ship pays off. has to approve Breton Island after a reported col­ attempt to bring about a meeting sues go by the board, to the detri­ Otherwise it's not as well as the lision with an iceberg. The 308- fair to the animal. of the minds between the shippers ment of the longshore workers. skipper. Otherwise there's trouble. ton Petit Bras d'Or was success­ and the ILA. The NLRB, acting on a com­ 4 3^ 4 fully abandoned by the crew of Talks Continue John Byrd, wiper: Most fellows plaint by the shippers, last-Decem­ Negotiations between the two ber obtained a restraining order ten. The men were subsequently like the idea of having a pet aboard. But any parties have been • continuing de­ from the Federal District Court picked up by a Canadian ship. If the report is accurate, it rep­ pet, like a dog, spite the calling of the strike, barring the ILA from continuing should st'ay which involves about 25,000 long­ with the coastwise demand. The resents the first sinking by an ice­ Under the SIU contract, US aboard the ship Public Health Service doctors shoremen in New York and about ILA appealed the order but the' berg since 1944 when the Inter­ 20,000 men-in the other ports. as a mascot for have the final say on whether Court of Appeals unanimously national ice patrol was not func the next crew, or not a man is fit for duty. If However, Secretary of Labor ruled that the ILA was guilty of an tioning because of the war. The James P. Mitchell, commenting on unfair labor practice when it in­ Coast Guard, which operates the not become the there is any question about Finnegan's role, said that "the sisted that it would not sign a service, expressed surprise at the burden for any your fitness to sail, check with Federal Government plans no fur-> contract for New .York until the report noting that it was unsual one in the gang. the nearest USPHS hospital or Some ships won't out-patient clinic for a ruling. ther actions at this time." coastwise bargaining demand was to find icebergs in shipping lanes The shippers' proposals; on granted. so early In the year. allow pets though. Ships Keeping Boston Active New ILA Strike Halts Maine-to-Vlrginia Ships Iceberg Sinks French Vessel USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip •M- �SEAFARERS LOG Pa?c Six COS VICTORY (Victory Carrlors), Oct. 1<—Chairman, A. Binlon; Sacretary, H. Franklin. Received letter re­ ferring to opening of hooks to new members. Also about putting in over­ time in regard to restriction in Moji. No disputed overtime except the 38 restricted hours. Report accepted. Discussion on slop chest. Patrolman to check prices. -> OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), Oct. 20—Chairman, R. Stough; Secretary, L. Cuellnltz. Steward de­ partment commended for fine job. Question on overtime in deck^department. Ship's fund $9.23. Good menus and fine-food. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), Sept. 23—Chairman, A. NIckle; Secretary, B. Bessllieve. CapLiin kept crew wait­ ing for draws. Ship's fund $18. Some disputed overtime. One man missed ship In Penang due to change In sailing board. Deck morale extreme­ ly low. Dirty ship, no tools, low overtime, consistent logging and poor chow. One man hospitalized in Co­ lombo. MURRAW HILL (Fairfield), Oct. 7 —Chairman, C. McQueen; Secretary, L. Donovan. Checker board- pur­ chased. Special meeting for Class "A" called. Launch service discussed. Draw list to be made for ten days in Japan. Wiper complains pantry man threatened him; pantryman denies same. Suggestion to move percolators to recreation room. Linen exchange discussed. Wipers to paint showers. OCT. 14—Chairman, C. Demers; Sec­ retary, B. Bessllieve. Three copies of previous meetings* minutes to be typed by public stenographer in Hali­ fax and air mail one copy to head­ quarters. Wire Boston for LOGS and communications dating back to July 5th. To see captain about lifting logs. Ship's fund $17. Repair list turned in. Repairs completed. Sev­ eral beefs. Lack of proper and effi­ cient working gear. Some disputed overtime—will square up two items. Secretary to present and discuss reso­ lutions at headquarters and report back to membership. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Oct. 29—Chairman, S. Garcia; Secre­ tary, B. Hay. Ship's fund $97.40. TV repaired. $10 donated by brother after raffle. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to headquarters for Job well done, and also to cooks for good job. Two men getting off at Edgewater. ?- m f r . . I k: m P'VI ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Oct. 28 —Chairman, J. Jordan; Secretary, F. Corlo. Ship's fund $41. Spent $38 rental of films. Reports accepted. Shelves to be put on bulkheads to hold bottles. Discussion on athletic equipment. GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), Oct. 7—Chairman, H. Carmlchael; Secre­ tary, W. Sink. Repair list submitted. Plenty of overtime with none dis­ puted, no beefs. One brother hos­ pitalized in Bremerhaven. Recom­ mend pantryman to be put off In Norfolk. Report accepted. Patrol­ man to be on dock on arrival In Nor: folk. New delegate elected. Tw<» thermidor heaters to be ordered for day men's and bos'un's foc'sles. AU old repair lists to be consolidated and see if something can be done. Oct. 28—Chairman, H. Carmlchael; Secretary, W. Sink. Delegate missed ship sailing from New Orleans, to be reported on arrival in Norfolk. Wiper missed ship in New Orleans, to be turned in in Norfolk. Report accept­ ed. New delegate elected. Repairs to be made In shipyard. Two new coffee percolators to be put In crew messroom. HASTINGS (Waterman), Oct. 24— Chairman, C. Wallick; Secretary, J. Wells. Repair list to be submitted. No transportation for men getting off ship—to be taken up with patrol­ man at payoff. Some disputed over­ time. San Juan gangway watch to be taken up with patrolman, company had their men. Men asked to be sober at payoff. All books and per­ mits to be turned over to patrolman at payoff. Delegate to give up job. Linen to be turned in at payoff. Cat­ walk lights to be turned' on by 4-8 watch. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. EMILIA (Bull), Oct. 29—Chairman, F. Buhl; Secretary, C. Stansbury. All beefs to be discussed with delegate. Ship's fund $42.00. Beefs to be set­ tled at meetings not in Union hall. Friction between crew members—re­ quest more harmony and cooperation. Vote of thanks to chief cook for job well done. ITEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Aug. 4—Chairman, T. Kline; Secretary, A. Notturno. Laundry and library to be cleaned. Washing machine to be turned off after use. Delegate to see captain about sending mail in Persian Gulf ports. CHILORE (Ore Nav.), Nov. 2—Chair­ man, W. Everett; Secretary, J. Abrams. Repair list turned in—some repairs made. Ship's fund $18.63. Report accepted, Cups to be returned to pantry. Laundry to be kept clean. HASTINGS (Waterman), Dec. 2 — SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Oct. 14—Chairman, D. Gylland; Chairman, H. Butts; Secretary, J. Secretary, R. Lund. Discussed air 'Wells. Clothes not to be hung In conditioner with chief engineer. Pa­ fidley, as it is fire hazard. Clothes trolman to check all books—men who line put up in shelter deck. All doors have required amount of time to get to be locked in Korea. Keep all un­ "A" books. Two men missed ship in authorized persons out of passageways New York. Wiper and baker have and crews quarters for protection of "A" books. Old linen to be turned in personal property and gear. Request when new linen Is issued. Repair list clothes drier be placed on ship. Chairs to be made up. Discussion on ship's to be returned to recreation room fund. Vote of thanks for negotiating after use. Return cups to pantry. committee. Galley air vents to be cleaned. Vote of thanks to steward department for SEA CLOUD (Pegor), Sept. 23— fine Thanksgiving dinner. Chairman, J. Parnell; Secretary, A. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (VlcJones. Take care of repair list next meeting. Report to be sent to head­ fory Carriers), Oct. 28—Chairman, G. Suit; Secretary, L. Pepper. Some dis­ quarters inquiring why captain doesn't carry American money. New re­ puted OT. Pantry sinks need atten­ porter elected. No cooperation In tion. Ship's fund $9.50. Pantry sinks galley of foc'sles. Galley left dirty to be replaced with stainless steel. by night cook & baker. Baker inca­ No launch service at Yawata, Japan. pable of doing his jol^to be turned Members to spot sougee foc'sles. New over to patrolman at payoff. Discus­ -library to be put aboard next voyage. sion on boxes, to be taken up with Day workers and card players to re­ old man. Need more variety in night frain from using coffee made for lunches. watch standers. Return all coffee cups. ARAPAHOE (Trans Oceanic), Oct. 21—Chairman, M. Hoy; Secretary, J. DEL SUD (Delta Line), Nov. 11 — DIpucclo. Anyone drinking on ship Chairman, J. Cave; Secretary, L. Brlin port will be logged. One member ant. New delegate elected. Picnic missed ship hi Buenos Aires: joined fund $204.52. Ship's fund $41.65. Re­ In Rosario. Some disputed overtime ports accepted. Driers to be put on —to be settled by patrolman at payoff. ship. New secretary-reporter, athletic Congratulations to negotiating com­ director and librarian elected. Sug mittee and headquarters officials on gestion donate money to Tobias successful efforts in obtaining new Fund in to New Orleans. Discussion on port gains in new contract. Washing various funds, etc. machine left running several times. Light to be installed to prevent this. VENORE (Ore Nay.), Nov. 10 — Messhall and passageways to be kept Chairman, J. Corcoran; Secretary, T. clean. Proper attire to be worn in Cummlngs. Report accepted. New messhall. delegate elected. Need new soap dishes. Vote thanks to steward JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), department forofgood food. Oct. 21—Chairman, C. Frey; Secretary, J. Pulllam. Letter to J. Algina re­ JEAN (Bull), Dec. 16—Chairman, B. garding shortage of milk In New Or­ leans. LOG notified of death of Gliek; Secretary, M. Enore. Discus- . brother's father. Reports accepted. sion on food and night lunch; wash­ New reporter elected. Discussion on ing machine, black gang's bathroom. increased primes In slop chest over Vote of thanks to steward department last trip. O.S to keep laundry clean; for job well done. wiper to clean recreation room with CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Oct. cooperation of crew. Crew to keep messhaU and pantry neat between 28—Chairman, J. Zlerels; Secretary, C. Stack. Repairs completed In Japan. meals. One man missed ship. Report on SEACOMET II (Sea Traders), Oct 26 raise in pay. Few hours disputed OT —Chairman, L. Richardson; Secretary, New man picked up in Japan. Com- • W. Harren. Repair list submitted. munication from headquarters on Need new large Discussion on draw in Rotterdam: seniority read. milk returned In Rotterdam. Crew sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases dissatisfied with steward. Ship's fund. and bedspreads. Repair lists to be flB.SS. Some disputed overtime. submitted by eacl. depariment deleBeef about sailing without securing gate. Request sober payoff. Noise to be kept down in passageways. ship. / Short electrician. •<r US May Act To Cut Out China Bonus SEA MONITOR (Excelsior), Sept. 24 —Chairman, J. Carberi Secretary, M. Burgawn. Captain ran out of Amer­ ican money, claims it cannot be ob­ tained in Japan and Korea. Five men performing—one logged. One man in steward department warned about fouling up. ARIZPA (Waterman), Oct. .28— Chairman, R. Eden; Secretary, D. Nunn. Repair list submitted. Few hours disputed overtime. One man ill with rupture. Report accepted. All rooms to be orderly and neat for payoff. Return soiled linen to locker. Members urged to vote. Febrnary 15, 1957 Seafarer Olavi Kivikoslct ts shown peering out of the cabin of the boat on which he recently completed a solo west­ bound crossing -of the Atlantic. Below, his boat, th« .Tur­ quoise, is tied up in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. WASHINGTOI^The Govern­ ment and Maritime Administration may begin putting pressure on steamship companies to discon­ tinue payment of area bonuses off the China coast in future contracts. The -basis for the action is a Navy claim that the waters off Formosa are no longer considered dan­ gerous. The tmplication of the Navy statement is that there is some kind of unofflcial truce in the Forniosa area between the Chinese Communist Government on one side and the Chinese Nationalista on Formosa. It has been reported ' In the "New York Times" that the Chinese Reds have offered Chiang Kai-shek a high post in the Chi­ nese government. Indirect US-China trade is re­ portedly increasing with rising shipments going through Hong Kong, y ^ 100% Formosa Bonus At present Seafarers receivfe ICQ percent bonus while in Formosan waters and along the China coast. There is also a $5 a day bonus in the Saigon area. Bonuses are part of the SlU'g contract as well as those of other maritime unions. However, if the Government refuses to pay subsidy for these bonus items to the sub­ sidized operators the pressure will be on to discontinue them at futwe contract negotiations. Seafarer Solos Ocean 2 Ways It took Seafarer Olavi Kivikoski 3^ years todo it, but he has finally realized his ambition to make a solo round trip across the Atlantic. The veteran Seafarer arrived safely in Miami, December 15, completing the last leg of his westbound crossing, after overcoming several mishaps including a near-ship­ wreck on the Cuban coast. leaving he ran into the worst He managed to steer through th« Back in 1953, Kivikoski weather of the entire trip. A storm breakers and ground the boat in crossed the Atlantic eastbound in blew up and a sudden gust of wind shallow waters inside - the reef. his 30-foot schooner, the Turquoise, swung the slack boom around. Then he waded ashore and stag­ leaving New York in June and Kivikoski didn't duck fast enough gered along a couple of miles in arriving in Holland after 67 days. and was caught flush on the tem­ the broiling sun to a fishing vil­ From there he sailed up to his ple on the left side of his head. lage. ' home town of Kemi, Finland, where After resting up there awhile, "The blow affected the eyesight he was feted by his neighbors. in my left eye so that I could hard­ the fishermen helped him push out Then he flew back to New York ly see. I managed to hold to my into deeper water. He then made and shipped for course by squinting out of my right it to Miami without further incid­ 'the year. eye. After several hours I had to ent. In 1955, he go below to catch some sleep." Once there, he sold the boat to went back to Fin­ But when he woke up a few hours a cameraman who intends to put in land intending to later "the ship had tumCd com­ a glass bottom and use it for ma­ make the return pletely arounil and was running rine photography. As for himself, trip that summer. dangerously close to a coral reef on he says he has no more ambitions He got as far as the liorth coast of Cuba." for solo voyaging. Denmark where an accident dis­ abled his twomasted ship and hung him up too long to start baek across. Back he came to the States and shipped until the spring of 1956. Votes of thanks to steward de­ Add to the honor list of SIU Finally, OH June 18, 1956, he start­ partments for good chow are com­ anglers the name of Brother R. ed out from Denmark on the west­ bound voyage. He stopped at Koch whose fishing prowess won monplace on SIU ships, particular­ England and then beat his way him the plaudits of fellow Seafar­ ly during the holiday season. But the men on the Fort Bridger, it across the Bay of Biscay to Lisbon, ers on the Stony Creek., While the seems, appreciate what appeals to Portugal. From Portugal he head­ ed westward, but ran into stormy tanker was at Harbor Island, Tex., the eye as well weather which did further damage second pumpman Koch hauled in as what appeals a nice batch of sea trout which, to the stomach. to the ship. He returned to Lisbon for re­ say the crew, "was enjoyed by all And so they not pairs and set out once again, mak­ and a vote of thanks was given to only gave a vote ing it to Las Palmas, Canary Is­ him by all with the exception of of thanks to the the cooks who had to clean the steward depart­ lands, without incident. ment for a fine By this time it was mid-August, catch." Christmas din­ and the hurricane season was un­ Another SIU angler who came ner, but also a derway. "If I got caught in a hur­ ricane with my little boat that in for special mention by his ship­ special vote of McLemore would be the finish," he said, "so I mates v was steward R. Richardson thanks to John waited the season out in Las Pal­ on the Marymar. The Marymar McLemore for designing and draw* mas. Then I left on October 18 crew didn't make any claims about ing the Christmas menus. Also, and had a smooth trip across to St. Brother Richardson's catch, but they said "thanks" to "Harrison^' Thomas, Virgin Islands, where I they did report that he was "really for his tasty pizza pies and to having a balT'^and that they had "Sparks" for his "many .unfailing put in 36 days later." From St, Thomas he coasted his to do plenty of listening to tales of courtesies to all members of tho crew.' way into S?)^ ,Jii?n.,., Jifter the "ones that got away," * .. -r. -k _ �Febmary 18. 1881 SEAF ARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTB Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Size Of Can No Clue To Amount LOG Page Seven New Runaways Fill US Yards WASHINGTON—^Although Federal Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse is decrying the shortage of steel for US shipbuilding, the Maritime Administration has approved con­ struction in US yards of at least 31 tankers for foreign flag operations. Ten of th^e tankers are al- *' NC, and Vancouver, Wash. He ready being built and the MA 6; Ocean Tankers, 1; Texas Com­ ,ton, pany, 1; Barracuda, 3; Onassis, 3, also said there had been interest has approved "in principle" and Somerset, 3. in reopening yards on the Gulf "the construction of 21 others, re­ \^ile maintaining that present and ill California, as well as the A shopper who whisks through a supermarket these days, grabbing ship building facilities are ade­ Navy-controlled yard in Kearny, sulting in the 31 figure. The real packages without stopping to.check the net weights, can shortwelght total, however, is somewhat nearer quate, Morse did admit that the NJ. Space in foreign yards has herself considerably. 35 since the MA's figures only go MA has received "active" requests been at a premium and this has One new father who has been doing the family marketing writes up to December 31 and the agency from companies interested in leas­ boosted the demand for US facillthat he Is both confused and .irritated at the way food^ canners and has approved additional construc­ ing Government yards in Wilming- | ti:'s. packers fudge, legally, on weights and measures, like the 24-ounce bot­ tion since then. tles of apple juice he thought were quarts. He's also distressed about Aside from the steel situation, the high cost of those tiny cans and jars of baby foodi. His family pediatrician, he reports, says that after a baby is a few the planned foreign f.'ag construc­ months old it's as safe and much less costly to mash the family's fruits tion also brings to the fore the and vegetables. He's right about the cost. You can pay 15 cents for question of US shipyard space. IV* ounces of Junior applesauce, for example, while a 16-ouhce can of Privately-owned yards presently In the first state merger of 1957, weeks ago and made the settlement ordinary applesauce costs only 16 cents. Or you can pay 15 cents can provide 77 ways. Although all for IVi ounces of baby chicken and^meat soups which really contain of the foreign flag tankers will not North Carolina's 150,000 AFL and of their labor disputes the first be on the ways at once, they will little chicken or meat. Consult your own doctor about how soon you still take up a good deal of the CIO members have been united in ord.-r of business. The three-year the North Carolina State AFL-CIO. pact can be reopened annually for can start mashing some of your available faci'.ities. The merger—the 20th since the wage negotiations. own baby foods. Morse raised the shortage issue if. -x. i In the matter of confusing pack­ in testimony before'" the House AFL-CIO national merger in Deages, a survey by this department Merchant Marine Committee. He comber, 1955—was brought about I'.lth their husbands pounding finds there w not only a bewilder­ called the existing facilities ade­ through unity of the AFL State their beats, wives of St. Louis poing multiplicity of sizes, but two quate even if the steel shortage Federation of Labor and the CIO licem-n have been picketing the packages that look much alike to were overcome, and said he saw State Industrial Union Council. It city hall with a demand for a 10 Especially the casual buyer may vary from 3 no need to activate reserve ship­ represented an about-face by the percent wage boost. AFL group which opposed a CIO incensed over a $950,000 fund for to 20 percent in their contents. yards to meet the growing demand merger proposal last summer. additions to the city museum, some Moreover, the trend is toward for new merchantmen. of tliC wives carried picket signs smaller sizes of cans claimed to be i i Steel Supplies Low more convenient for the consumer. Although present bargaining reading: "The art museum gets the He said the steel shortage Would Whether or not they're really more agreements will not expire until wings and we get the bird." convenient, they're certainly more plague US .shipbuilding at least the end of the year, the Millinery ^ 4* expensive per ounce of edible ma­ through 1958, and that the MA Workers Union has already noti­ Demands for a wage cut of 14would not reach its goal of 60 new terial. ^ cents an hour have been made by fied employers that it will press for The Federal Food, Drug and ships on the ways "untii some pe­ a guaranteed annual wage for the the Bates Manufacturing Com­ Cosmetic Act outlaws O'bviously riod ahead." The ten foreign flag tankers majority of millinery workers and pany in a pact reopener with the deceptive packaging, such as the a 20-weeks' work-or-wage guaran­ Textile XVorkers Union of America. old-time f-ounce bottle of vanilla now being built include three for tee for seasonal employees, such Botes operates five mills employ­ the Texas Company and two for extract with thick glass sides that Ocean Tankers, Limited. The other as those qiaking straw hats. The ing 6,000 workers in Maine. The actually looked bigger than honest five tankers were originally au­ GAW demand is coupled with a company argues that Southern -2-ounce bottles. But some of Amer- thorized for US flag operation, but proposal for a training program to mil's pay that much less. Union ^ ica's best-known brands are pack­ their owners have since been replenish the industry's supply of spokesmen indicated that they would press for a small increase. aged in containers that give you anywhere from one-half to two ounces granted permission to transfer for­ skilled workers. 4» i less than is usual for the particiilar food. t eign on the promise of building While the law says the net weight of the contents must be stated, larger ships. These five tankers in­ A fln.:;-raiit violation'of the wage As the result of the purchase of you sometimes have to search all over the can or package to find it. clude one for Carras, one for New two struck plants by Henry Kaiser, hour act was reported by the AFLTake a famous brand of peanut butter. Its 11-ounce 'jar doesn't look York .Tankers, one for Industry Oregon lumber and sawmill work­ CIO Building Trades Department much different from the usual 12-ounce jars that qost the same 35 Tankers and two for Transoceanic ers are now back at work under the recently. A Rome, Georgia, tenant cents. Among the jelly jars, most of which give you 12 ounces, watch Marine. terms of a new three-year contract. fanner reported that he was paid out for the one that provides 10. The 21 tankers approved "in The workers struck the two plants, .•53 a day for an 11-hour day work­ There are the well-known brands of applesauce packed in 15-ounce principle" break down as follows: which manufacture insulating ing as a painter, roofer and car­ Jars that cost as much as the 16-17 ounce containers on the shelf. Ap­ Monrovia Tankers, 2; Astrophea board, 19 months ago. Kaiser penter. He got $78 for 26 days parently a number of manufacturers like to put up 15 ounces of some­ Navigation, 2; Flanagan-Loveland, bought both plants a couple of work which was only good at the commissary store. The employer, thing rather than the 16-ounce pound that was the traditional measure by classing the man as "farm help" of our forefathers. One brand of corned beef hash gets a little closer hoped to evade the $1 an hour to the 16-ounce mark. It gives you a full 15A^ ounces compared to the minimum apd the 40 hour week. ISf ounces of the other brands. The La'eor Department has been How To Stretch Tomatoes notified of the violation. You might do a double take at one of the most widely-advertised On the other side of the mini­ tomato juices, packed by a famous company whose president recently mum wage picture. New York State made a speech warning newspapers and magazines that advertisers is going to match the Federal wage should not be expected to tolerate articles that are against their inter­ minimum by requiring $1 an hour NEW YORK—Some 700 hours of disputed overtime for the in ests. While other brands of tomato juice on the shelf give you 1 pint retail trades after Februarj' 15. (14 ounces for your 15 cents), this company gives you a half ounce less SIU crew of the tanker Federal (US Petroleum) was collected The present level is 75 cents. for the same money. This represents a real advance in farming meth­ 4i 4< 4i ods. Multiply a half ounce by several million cans and you have grown last week after an eight-hour hassle in the company office. The difficulties of organizing ~ ^ The bonanza added another yourself a lot more tomatoes. Southern textile mills were undei'Take two individual-size cans of pork and beans. At the same 10$1,500 to the one-year payoff scored bV the sale of the Darling­ cent price, one brand gives*"you 8 ounces, the other 7. Just to show ton Manufacturing Company, Darl­ for many in the crew. the fallacy of such "convenience" sizes, note that you can buy a pound The ship put in at Bermuda after ington, SC. The mill has been can for only three cents more. being out over a year, and crew- booming with three shifts and bad When it comes to tuna fish, a shopper needs an electronic calculator members were taken off and re­ a year's backlog of orders but was to see who gives you how much. Various brands are 6 "ounces, 6V^, 7 Wilbur Dickey, president of the patriated by air. Headquarters sold piece by piece after the Tex­ and 7%. Brotherhood of Marine Engineers patrolmen spent eight hours in the tile Workers Union of America The president of one major frozen food company himself has criti­ for the past four years and a union won an election at the plant. The cized those processors who put out an 8-ounce package of the newly- officer for the past five years, has company office settling beefs and I sale announcement was made six getting the crew paid off SlU-style. popular cooked fish specialties with the same facing as the 10-ounce tendered his resignation to the days after the election was held. packages, "primarily to fool the public." There's another way the pub­ BME's executive board and been The 700 hours represented OT for .Among equipment peddled at auc­ men in all three departments. lic gets fooled in buying frozen prepared foods, revealed by the New replaced as president by Raymond "Everybody was happy about it," tion were 84 new looms that h.ad York State Marketing Service. Some processors, for example, bread McKay, former BME—first vice SIU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer been bou'^ht to increase the mill's shrimp so heavily the pieces look much Jarger than they are. president. Claude Simmons pointed out, "ex­ output. The property was sold on Which Comes First? Citing personal reasons for his cept the captain who had disputed orders of Deering, Milliken & Co., The Government has caught up with those packers of frozen chicken decision. Dickey asked the execu­ all the overtime in the first place." operators of 28 other mills, all of and turkey pot pies which had only minute bits of chicken or turkey. tive board to be relieved of the Meanwhile, shipping has slowed them non-union. 4< " 4< 4" Standards now set the minimum amount of meat pot pies may contain. presidency effective January 17. down considerably in this port due In buying precooked dishes, note that under Federal law ingredients The board accepted Dickey's resig­ to the tug strike that began Feb­ Fairfax County, Va., is planning must be listed in order of predominance. If a package says "gravy nation witii regret and expressed ruary 1st. Most of the ships that to place a $500 tax on each "labor with beef," this means there is more gravy than beef. If a jar says appreciation for his past services. were scheduled to arrive here agent" working in the county. The In a letter to the board. Dickey were ^diverted to Baltimore and plan is to be considered by the "chicken with noodles," that means you'get more chicken than noodles. county supervisors next month. La­ If it says "noodles with chicken," as do some leading products of this said that although he was leaving other ports. type, you know you get mostly noodles, but there must also be enough the presidency, he would continue, However, a total of 16 ships were bor groups in the area are plan­ chicken to be worth, mention. whenever possible, to work in the paid off, six signed on foreign ning to challenge application of It would also be in the service of the taxpayers if the state extension union's behalf. articles and 15 were serviced in the law. McKay, the new president, has transit. Among the in-transit ves­ services that have been praising to the public the "convenience" of the new frozen uncooked meats, would also tell about their high cost. This been active in BME administrative sels were the Alcoa Runner and department finds frozen packaged boneless stew beef is 93 cents a and organizational affairs since Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa), which both pound, while fresh boneless stew in the same store is 69 cents a pound. 1952, when he came ashore as a came out of temporary lay-up. In Packaged frozen round steak comes to $1.04 a pound, compared to well- member of the union's negotiating turn, the Harold T. Andrewi (New trimmed fresh round at 89 cents a pound. Packaged frozen loin lamb committee. He was elected first England Industries) went Into chops at $1.95 a pound, no less, compared with fresh chops at $1.05. vice president in T954; • lay-up. .. . Tanker Crewmen Collect 700 Hours' Disputed 01 McKay New BME Head WiAf-mm 'A �Tage Eight SEAFARERS Febraary 15, 1957 LOG Box Score On US Social Security r Legislation passed in 1956 has improved the Social Security system by providing benefits for disabled workers and op­ tional retirement at 62 for women. There are a number of other benefits in the program which are not generally known. Various SIU Welfare Plan provisions also add to the Government's aid. On this page is a summary of the major Social Security and Union benefits involved. SEAFARERS Disabled, 50-64 US Gov't Benefits From SIU Welfare Benefits MAXmm BENEFITi $150 per month (Combined benefits up to $258.50 starting July '57) $108.50 per month starting July '57 (this is a new benefit) Family hospital, surgical benefits Children eligible for scholarship Disabled, 65 or over MAXIMUM BENEFIT: $150 per month (Combined benefits up to,$258.50 as of now) $108.50 per month (effective now) Family hospital, surgical benefits Children eligible for scholarship i WIVES (of retired Seafarers 65 or over) j Working Wife MAXIMUM BENEFIT: (In addition to husband's benefits) Children eligible for scholarship $86.80 per mo. (if she retires at 62) $108.50 per mo. (if she retires at 65) 1 I I If husband is on disability, elig­ ible for family hospital, surgi­ cal benefits I i Non-Working Wife I WIDOWS ! No Children Under 18 (Any Age) MAXIMUM BENEFIT: (In addition to husband''s benefits) Children eligible for scholarship $40.80 per mo. (if she files claim at ^2) $54.30 per mo. (if she files claim at 65) MAXIMUM BENEFIT: If husband is on disability, elig­ ible for family hospital, surgi­ cal benefits $4,000 death benefit $81.40 per month Family hospital, surgical benefit for 90 days after last day Sea­ farer worked Up to $255 burial benefit Seafarer's earned vacation pay 1^- Children eligible for scholarship I One Child I Under 18 MAXIMUM BENEFIT: $4,000 death benefit $162.80 per month Family hospital, surgical benefit for 90 days after last day Sea­ farer worked Up to $255 burial benefit Seafarer's earned vacation pay Children eligible for scholarship j Two or More I Children Under IS I MAXIMUM BENEFIT: $4,000 death benefit $200 per month Family^ hospital, surgical benefit for 90 days after last day Sea­ farer worked Up to $255 burial benefit Seafarer's earned vacation pay Children eligible for scholarship V �••';•; v.^i Febroiiry 15, 1957 rage Nine SEAFARERS LOG 'From All The Ships At Sea' WatermanAsks Subsidies On Five Trade Routes WASHINGTON—^A comprehensive application for subsid­ ies on five major trade routes has been filed with the Federal Maritime Board by the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corp. The company's appli­ cation would cover a mini­ sidy petitions has touched off a mum of 114 sailings a year up struggle between the newcomers to a top figure of 174 voyages to aU parts of the continent and the Far East. Involved in the Waterman ap­ plication are the following services: • Between US Gulf ports and ports in the United Kingdom, Eire and northern Europe. • Atlantic - Gulf - California and Fai; East Service on the westbound leg to Japan, Formosa, the Philip­ pines and the Asiatic mainland, also eastbound to the Atlantic and Gulf area. • A similar service direct from the Pacific Coast to the Far East. • A North Atlantic to France and Northern Europe service. • A Gulf to Mediterranean and Black Sea service. The Waterman application would compete with many of the existing subsidized. trade services and as such would represent a sharp break with past tradition of having one or at the most two operators subsidized on an essential trade route. Application for subsidies from Isthmian, Isbrandtsen, States Marine and other companies also indicates that the old system of subsidizing a handful of favored operators is on the way out. The filing of so many new sub- • ' Unlike shoreside industries where members can always contact their union by picking up a phone, or in person after the 5 o'clock whistle, men at sea are always geographically far removed from their Union's facilities ashore. But there is a steady stream of communication between the Union ashore and the seagoing membership regularly by mail and, in emer­ gency cases, by cable. Having a team of elected delegates aboard ship who are keyed to the needs of the men has long proved workable and efficient. Now the formalization f)t the functions of a ship's reporter .to handle communications, correspondence and just "keep in touch" is also demonstrating its usefulness. ST. NAZAIRE, France — The The reporter is a key link between the SIU, the ships and TMT Carib Queen arrived here on the membership on regular Union business as well as the her maiden voyage last week and LOG. We salute these agile penmen on a job well done. touched off a commotio!, the likes 4" 4" of which the town hadn't seen Carib Queen Causes Stir In France since World War II days. More than 250 European shipping au­ thorities swarmed all over the ves­ sel and incidentally, partook of a few dozen magnums of champagne that were opened for the occasion. NATO representatives in France, seeing the ship for the first time, were reported as impressed by its ability to deliver wheeled and tracked vehicles in short order. With many hundreds of the, local citizenry present, special cere­ monies were held Involving speech­ es and the cutting of a big cake. Then Eric Rath, president of TMT, announced to the throng of abput 600 that there would be champagne for everybody — an announcement which did wonders for FrancoAmerican relations. After unloading her Army cargo, the Carib Queen took on some gen­ eral cargo and proceeded to Bremerhaven. There she loaded up on Volkswagens for transport back to the US. The converted Landing Ship Dock is scheduled to make two more trips carrying Army cargo after which she will go into the company's regular service in the Caribbean area. A sister ship to the Carib Queen Is nearing completion and will aico be manned by Seafarers. TMT al­ ready operates LSTs under tow of ocean-going tugs in the island service. Too Little Too Late? Certainly no finer monument can be credited to Harry Lundeberg than the prosperous Seafarers International Union of North American that he founded and sparkplugged from 1938 on. The decision by the SIUNA executive committee last week to push ahead on the same course he originally established is a measure of the imprint Lundeberg left in the seamen's movement. Even busy San Francisco paid tribute to him in a manner accorded to few men, as sailors, union officials, civic leaders and the whole shipping community turned out by the thou­ sands for a final farewell. Maritime unionists everywhere share the"~feeling that things will never seem quite the same without Harry around. Seattle Has Dip In Jobs SEATTLE — The crystal baU proved itself right during the past period, when shipping slowed up temporarily as expected. Despite four payoffs and signons, plus three in-transit ships, job turnover was relatively light. Port Agent Jeff Gillette noted. All of the ships that paid off signed on again the same day for a new trip. These were the Frederic C. Collin (Drytrans), and Auburn (Alba), Fairport (Waterman), and Ocean Joyce (Ocean Trans). In transit were the Losmar, Seamar (Calmar) and Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers). There was nothing out of the ordinary on A new railroad freight car car­ any of them. rier will be built for its coastwise service, Seatrain Lines has an­ nounced. The company presently operates six such vessels in runs between Edgcwatcr, New Jersey, and Texas and Gulf ports. The last ships to be built by the company were the Seatrains Geor­ gia and Louisiana at a cost of ap­ proximately $4 million each. They Sam Bennett has taken over as came out in 1951. Each can carry 100 loaded freight cars as do the president of the Marine Firemen's other four ships on the Seatrain Union, replacing Vincent Malone who retired after 19 years in the run. top slot. The tally of the MFOW Details of the new vessel have not yet been revealed, but it is cer­ election formalized Bennett's posi­ tain that the ship will set the tion, as he w^ an unopposed can­ company back -considerably more didate. Jack Hatton was elected than the $4-million-tabs on the vice-president, and C. A. Peterson, treasurer. Other's chosen are j. Louisiana and Georgia. T. Balent and Leonard Knopp as Seatrain pioneered the current trend toward special ships built for San Francisco business agents; A. hauling rail freight cars, trucks or H. Ward, Seattle port agent; Joe truck trailers when it began opera­ Dobosics, San Pedro agent; Art tions more than 25 years ago. The Coleman, Portland agent; E. G. cars are loaded iJy shoreside cranes Ramsey, New York agent; T. L. onto railroad track set in the holds Meyer, Baltimore agent and Alex and decks of the ships, at the Jarrett, Honolulu agent. The three propositions on the ballot also car­ company's special terminals. ried by approximately two to one. Seatrain To Build Ship .Confronted for some time with only passing interest in Washington and a sort of creeping paralysis in its own ranks, US ship operators are faced with an even more curious situa­ tion in American shipyards. Finally driven to the realization that they must build new, modern ships to meet mushroom­ ing foreign competition, they now must compete both for steel and construction space with these same foreigners. » Some might say that the industry brought this on itself by its long history of inactivity, but the issue goes deeper than that. If US shipping is to maintain its ten-year role as the supply lifeline of the free world, it must have the ships with which to do the job. Right now, work on new American tonnage is being held up because shipyards are swamped with US Government'57 'Seamen's approved orders for foreign tankers. This construction is eating into scarce steel supplies, but American operators can't Manual' Out even get an even break on steel. A reappraisal of this Gov­ Seafarers interested in get­ ernment policy certainly seems to be in order. ting the "last word" on deck 4seamanship can find it in the ^Steady As She Goes' and established operators in the field. In fact, the filing of the Water­ man bid virtually marks a clean sweep of non-subsidized-companies oifering cargo liner service in the offshore trade. Waterman was the last of major non-subsidized opera­ tors to file an application for oper­ ating aid from the Government. As previously reported in the SEAFARERS LOG, isthmian Lines Inc. has also filed application seek­ ing subsidies on a number of its regular services. handy 1957 edition of the "American Merchant Seamen's Manual." Its 800-odd pages cover everything from signaling, first aid and wire splicing to handling small boats under sail, including a digest of the laws pertaining to merchant seamen. The book is useful for upgrad­ ing preparation as well as a standard reference for emer­ gencies. List-priced at $7 .per copy by Cornell* Maritime Press, Cambridge, Md., this is the 5th edition since 1938. Most marine bookstores stock it. 4. 4. An important ruling on the pow­ ers of the Canadian government to control British flag registry is awaited by the SIU Canadian Dis­ trict. The ruling concerns orecarrying ships which run between Seven Isles, Quebec, and US ports. The ships are Canadian-owned but registered British to escape Can­ adian standards. The Canadian District has been conducting an organizing drive on these vessels. 4- 4" 4 A resume of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers Welfare Plan shows that it has paid out over $137,000 in benefits since it start­ ed functioning in 1950. Of this total, more than $43,000 was paid in the 1956 calendar year, reflect­ ing improvements in benefit rates and addition of new benefits. •. •'%i •if �. mms SEAFARERS LOG Page Tea STONY CREEK—(Mar Trade), Oct. S—Chairman, Pappan; Secretary, R. Meloy. New delegate elected. Re­ ports accepted. Discussion on Issu­ ance of soap and soap powder: im­ provement of food and its prepara­ tion: new coffee pot: new repair list to be drawn up: foc'sles to be sougeed and painted. Nov. 11—Chairman, C. Degget; Sec­ retary, R. Pappan. Repair list sub­ mitted. Forcastles to be painted next trip. Ship's fund S30. One man hospi­ talized in Aruba. One man missed ship in Germany. Discussion on HASTINGS (Waterman), Nov. 7— Chairman, H. Butts; Secretary, J. Wells. New delegate elected. Repairs being made. Communications posted. Ail minor beefs to be discussed with clepaitnient delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department Good crew— should have good trip. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Sept. 2t—Chairman, A. Kessen; Secretary, L. Lewis. Ship's fund SB. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on perforniei-s and action that wiil be taken on same. Contact patrolman regarding crew loading stores In Wiimiugton and in­ quire why company does not have shore gang load same. Nov. 4—Chairman, J. Areilanes; Secretary, F. Timmons. Few hours disputed overtime. Ship's fund SB. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. Vote of thanks to delegate for good job. Vote of thanks to radio operator for typing maritime news each week. LEWIS EMERY JR. (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. IT—Chairman, P. Miilican; Secretary, P. Parker. Need new washing machine. Letter sent to LOG about trip with pictures. Dispute on hospital slip concerning wiper, will be referred to patrolman. Report ac­ cepted. Repair list to be made up by each department. Awaiting mail from agent in Wilmington concerning amount due on movie dims. ALMENA (Pan Atlantic), Nav. 11— Chairman, J. Jeiiotte; Secretary, A. Novak. No smoking on deck or door­ way leading to main deck. New agi­ tator secured for washing machine. Need ship's fund for incidental ex­ penses. One man missed ship in Baytown. Few hours disputed overtime. Report accepted. Contact Union re­ garding need for agreement covering Pan Atlantic combination ships. Baker requests new quarters, present quar­ ters inadequate. Washing machine not being cleaned after use. State Cracks Down On Insurance Fraud Seafarers who were warned several months ago to beware OCEAN ULLA (Marine Overseas), Nov. 4—Chairman, P. Sanderlln: Sec­ retary, P. Livingston. Report accepted. Laundry to be kept clean. Cups and glasses to be kept in order on morn­ ing watches. Proper attire to be worn in messroom and pantry. JOSEFINA (Liberty Nav.), Nev. 11 —Chairman, H. Janynes; Secretary, D. Wentworth. To take travelers checks as draws for entire voyage. Turn off washing machine when through using. of car insurance frauds now have it on the word of the New York State Insurance Department that insurance outfits peddling car insurance have-*--; ; been fleecing time-payment about $25 million—and that some car buyers of millions of dol­ companies wrote 6 out of 7 policies DOROTHY (Bull), Nov. IS—Chair­ man, H. Towkis; Secretary (none). Repairs made. Beef with mate, to be squared away with patrolman. Few hours disputed overtime. One man paid off in San Juan. Reports ac­ cepted. Request change in menu in Porto Rico. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Nov. 18 —Chairman, C. Hill; Secretary, W. Dickens. Repair list submitted. No action; will be taken up with agent in Lake Charles. Master refused to call replacements, for men after giv­ ing 48 hours notice. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Reports accepted. To see agent for relief gang to take en ships' stores in port. New dele­ gate elected. Fan tail to be washed down: dishes to be cleaned better. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Nov. 11—Chairman, E. McCaskcy; Sec­ retary, C. Gill. One man missed ship in San Francisco. Repair list to be made up. Letter reporting business of agents' conference read and ap­ proved. Report accepted. Discussion concerning desirability of converting crew's quarters aft to afford greater comfort and accommodations if and when ship is converted. Cups to be returned to pantry. Slop chest price Increase discussed. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Oct. 14— Chairman, F. Carpenter; Secretary, M. Burns. Repairs partly completed. New reporter elected. Report accept­ ed. Ship's fund to be started by means of arrival pools. Steward claims old eggs to be used for baking only, rela­ tively fresh ones for table. Linen shortage. Crew warned to watch their drinking. CHICKASAW (Fan Atlantic), Nov. 15—Chairman, C. Ducata; Sacretary, H. Will. One man fired: to be taken up with patrolman. To contact .patrol­ man at Tampa to settle old beef. MARYMAR (Calmar), Nav. 11 — Chairman, M. Flaad; Sacretary, C. Cemptar. Miner beefs settled. New delegate and treasurer elected. Baker to take care of iron. All beefs to be referred to steward concerning stew­ ard department. ANGELINA (Bull), Nav. IS—Chair­ man, A. Whitmar; Sacretary, J. Ed- dlnt. One man missed ship—referred to headquarters from P.R. Resignation effective after payoff. Ship's fund $63. Few hours disputed overtime Laundry clean-up list for wipers and ordinary to be made up. Need variety In night lunches. Laundry to be kept clean. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Transfual), Nav. 12—Chairman, W. Rack; Secre­ tary, N. McGulra. Captain complained about members' private expenses ashore. No milk in Spezia or Horta. Some disputed overtime. Food not up to par. Steward department passage­ way needs cleaning. Laundry soap to be issued. Patrolman to examine menus. SEA CLOUD (Amer. Mer. Mar.), Oct. 21—Chairman, B. Anderson; Secre­ tary, Gage. Bathrooms to be repaired. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Galley scuppers to be opened. Need Sept. 21—Chairman, W. Bianton; Sec­ spare room on main deck for cook retary, D. Rundbiad. Air conditioning and baker: pure black pepper and to be put in working order. One man large salt and pepper shakers; Ameri­ fired—to see patroiman about same. can money for draw. New delegate elected. Roof aft leaks Nov. 18 — Chairman, B. Anderson; —patroiman to check. Secretary, Gage. Need verbal clarifi­ Oct. 14—Chairman, A. Gyiland; Sec­ cation of rules for securing ship while retary, R. Lund. Two men missed under way. Want draws in foreign ship in New York. To see engineer ports issued according to contract. about air conditioner. Men to get To .secure maximum \ariety of stores books. No beefs. Soiled linen to be aboard. Want clarification as to pay­ turned in. Repair list made up. Dis­ off after pay has been stopped. Re­ cussion to start shiiTs fund. Vote of pair lists to be turned in. Delegate thanks for Negotiating Committee for requested sober payoff. Want clarifi­ -new raise. cation of rules regarding painting. Nov. 14—Chairman, K. Kelly; Sec­ retary, J. Tito. New delegate elected. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic. Reports accepted. One member struck Carriers), Nov. 19—Chairman, J. Meon head by guard, reported to hospi­ Rae; Secretary, B. Richardson. Man tal. Motion to lock messhall while in fired without reason. New treasurer port. Suggestion for improvement of and delegate elected. One man paid food: better ham, bacon and potatoes off due to illness in family. Few for bi-eakfa.st. Linen'to be put out on hours disputed overtime. Question Friday. Cooking of steaks to be im­ about man's shipping card. Delegate proved. to be reimbursed for money spent on ship's business. To start ship's fund. MURRAY HILL (Atlantic Marine), List to be made to rotate laundry Nov. 4—Chairman, W. Frazer; Secre­ sanitation. Proper attire to be worn tary, L. Wiiiiamson. Crew to abide bv in messroom. agreement regarding type of trans­ portation wlien leaving ship. Slop YORKMAR (Caiman, Oct. IS—Chair­ cliest list to be given out. Iron pur­ man, M. Luksa; Secretary, J. Kain. chased; does not work on ship's cur­ Windscoops placed aboard. Repairs rent. Iron to be raffled off. Rep.nir being made. Ship's fund $17.30. Com­ list to be submitted. Showers need munication from headquarters regard­ painting. Communication on election ing new seniority ratings discussed. proceedings received. Report accepted. Windscoops to be painted white to avoid hitting them at night. No hot JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), water in steward department bath­ Nov. 4—Chairman, W. Wade; Secre­ room. tary, C. Gili. One man missed ship Nov. 11—Chairman, B. Slaid; Sec­ in Yokohama. Report accepted. Let­ retary, J. Archie. New delegate ter to be written to J. Algina request­ elected. Three replacements in north­ ing assistance in obtaining compensa­ west. Two men paid off liy mutual tion for men whose personal property consent. Few hours disputed. Secre­ was stolen in Pusan. Fresh milk to tary-treasurer's report read and ac­ be obtained in Nigata if delivered In cepted. Brothers from affiliates to be suitable containers. Fine Thanksgiv­ fully informed of shipping rules when ing dinner served. dispatched to A&G contracted ships. Discussion on replacing chains for iNES (Bull), Nov. 10—Chairman, porthole deadlight. Door to saloon to none; Secretary, R. McCutcheen. be repaired. Less noise in passage­ Sliip's fund $46.40. Flowers sent to ways. Discussion on improvement in deceased crew member's kin. One feeding since new cooks came aboard. man hospitalized in Germany. Few Repair lists to be turned in. hours disputed overtime. One man paid off in San Juan, sent to States OCEAN OINNY (Ocean Trans.), Nov. for medical attention. Reports accept­ 10—Chairman, M. Machai; Sccratary, ed. Vote of thanks to negotiating W. Trcgambo. New delegate elected. committee for new agreement and benefits. New delegate elected. Need Inside work to bo done during bad weather. Crew to keep pantry clean new ice box and new washing ma­ at night. Repair lists to be turned chine. Fruit shortage. Vote of thanks In before payoff. Discussion morning to electricians for repairing washing machino. coffea. February 18> 1SIS7 Soft Terms' Set To Plug Ship Sales, Except for the slight difference in the amount of ready cash re­ quired, buying a used ship is get­ ting pretty much like buying a alopy. The "small down payment, hree years to pay" system is being adopted by shipowners to encour­ age peddling of T-2s, Libertys and other well-worn tonnage. The "Journal of Commerce" re­ ports that this tactic is becoming popular among tanker owners eager to make^a killing on the in­ flated prices of T-2s. The high ask­ ing prices have made it difficult for a shipowper to peddle his ships easily. After all, even ship opera­ tors - sometimes find it hard to scrape up close to $3 million in cold cash for one US-flag T-2. 30 Percent Down As a result, those looking to sell their ships are asking 30 percent down (a cool million in ..the case of a tanker) with thrfce years to pay up the remaining two million. A Liberty ship, even under to­ day's inflated pi'ices, miglit be picked up for about $300,000 down, under this one-third-down plan. Recent asking prices on the American market run as high as •51 million for a Liberty ship. These prices are above Korean war lev­ els. Foreign T-2s have been offered between $4 and $41^ million but have found few nibbles at that figure. lars, at the Class 2 rates although 4 out - The warning to Seafarers, in the of 5 car owners are entitled to the SEAFARERS LOG of November lower Class 1 rates. 23, was contained in the "Your That charge has also been sub­ Dollar's Worth" column by Sidney stantiated by the state department Margolius, who called the situation report which declares that while "national scandal" and charged the companies should normally that finance companies selling car write about 30 percent of their insurance have been overcharging policies with Class 2 conditions, unsuspecting buyers, particularly examination of the books of some on collision insurance. of these companies showed ^that up "The gouge," Margolius said, "has to 80 percent were in Class 2. operated chiefly by charging buy­ The department said that so far ers the" Class 2 rate for drivers it had forced the reimbursement under 25, wheher or not there ac­ of over $1 miilion to overcharged tually is a young-driver in the fam­ policyholders. The 425 companies ily, and without asking the buyer authorized to sell coiiision insur­ if he has a young driver. The Class ance in this state were ail ordered 2 rate is approximately twice as to submit reports and on this basis, high as Class 1." the department said, additional re­ Now that charge has been sub­ funds are in sight. stantiated by the state insurance The LOG article listed the fol­ department report which lists over­ lowing insurance companies, and charging on collision insurance as their affiliated finance companies one of the two major abuses in the named by the National Better Busi­ sale of car insurance. ness Bureau as already known to Fancy Packages have overcharged on insurance The other major abuse, the re­ through misclassification; port said, is the selling of fancy Cavalier Insurance Co. (Commer­ insurance "packages" in which cial Credit Co.); Calvert Insuran-.e non-essential coverage is coupled Co. (Commercial Credit Co.); with travel emergency credit cer­ Emmco Insurance Co. (Associates tificates "of highly dubious value." Discount Corp.); Industrial Insur­ The LOG column reported that ance Co. (American Installment misclassification of auto dt-lvers Credit Corp.); Marathon Insurance has resulted in car owners being Co. (Pacific Finance Corp.), and overcharged as much as $75—mak­ Service Fire Insurance Co. (Uni­ ing an annual national "take" of versal CIT Credit Corp.). 'Going, Going, Gone' )efense Brass Upholds MSTS WASHINGTON — The Depart­ ment of Defense has again thrown up its battlements against any sug­ gestions for changes in the opera­ tion of the Military Sea Transport­ ation Service. In a written state­ ment to Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Com­ mittee, the Department repeated its claim that MSTS does not com­ pete with private shipping com­ panies. The Defense Department state­ ment argued that MSTS has given most of its business to private operators in past years and will continue to do so. It cited a figure of 72 percent of total MSTS ton­ nage being carried on ships char­ tered from private operators. Shipping interests and sea un­ ions have contended that there are many types of .cargo which should properly be carried by private steamship companies but normally go on MSTS ships. They also point to the heavy passenger traffic of MSTS, particularly dependents of servicemen, which they say, should be carried by private Industry. Dramatic series of photos shows the Turkish liner Izmir with the bow of the US freighter Howell Lykes sunk deep in its side after a collision in the harbor at Izmir, Turkey. Badly damaged, the liner heels over (center) and sinks in shallow water (bottom). Five persons were killed on the liner. 240 pthers were rescued after the Lykes pushed the Izmir to within Too yards of the beach. �••V Fcbraaiy 15> 1987 SEAFARERS LOG Paffe Eleven • •. 'H1 Valerie Jean Spence of Brooklyn makes her debut with the rest of the family, including Seafarer and Mrs. Leon­ ard C. Spence and brother Kevin Michael, [V2« Valerie was born Dec. 18, just in time for Christmas at home. Comfortable couch makes a dandy spot for some horse­ play by Deneen, Windy and William Lovitt Jr. The ycoungsters are the children of Seafarer William Lovitt of .New York. Deneen isn't so keen on the camera, it seems. Always happy when dad is home, Debra Ann Sheldrake had her first birthday this .week, on Feb. 12. Seafarer Pete Sheldrake was away at sea on the Bienville when she was born. He sails in the deck department. Not one bit camera-shy, Elbert Milton Welsh Jr. (left) and brother John Ralph engage in some mugging while mom looks on. The boys are the pride and joy of Sea­ farer Elbert M. Welsh. John was two in December. This family group framed by the foliage Is Seafarer and Mrs. George B. Thurmer. and sons Sidney, 8 (left), and Stephen, 11. The boys are pictured in close-up photos in the same order, which make it plain why dad George is so proud of them. He s on SlU dis­ ability-pension due to blindness. Paul Grant Hartley is seven, and is learning his ,'^IU" along with the usual ABU ABC'ss and the "th :^iu wirn tne three R's". Paul is Seafarer Melvip Hartley's youngster In Lexington, North Carolina. A big happy smile lights up Ronny Delmont, 5, of Cum­ berland, Md. His dad Is Robert Delmont. AB. Mike Reed Jr.. 41/21 serenades sister PattI Layne, IV2, with a little g TVsi guitar musie at their home in Stonewall, Miss, Miss. Seafarer Mike Reed Is the father of this pair. Judging from the smiles, the holidays were fine for Ann, 3, Dad's Harry C. Kilmon Jr., SS Steel Worker. With pal Donald Duck, Rosemary BischofF, 6 mos., is content. Dad is G. Fred BischofF, Irvington. NJ. Larry Edwin Emory is the son of Seafarer Dewey E. Emory of Tampa. He will be 3 in March. The family of William O. Bollina, AB on the Del Rio, includes sons Billy, 3 Irear, left), and Randy, 2, with stepchildren Donald, 12} Wanda, if{ Tommy, 16, and Sylvia Ann, 19. �•" ': ^.-'..V?"- • Page Twelve LOG-A-RHYTHM: IF HE'S GOT A RACKET, Casbah,Cairo HE'S ONE OF THE BOYS John F. Wunderlich You think you have problems? Pho-ho-pho-ho-ho-pho-ho. Did you every try mating a cricket? Did you ever try it The dirty beggar playe'd his flute. without even being sure whether you started with a mama or "Master, master, buy this rug, ft'papa cricket in the first place? Now there's a problem. You can always count on the boys riding the oil shuttle to come up with some­ thing, like the gang on the Camp Namanu did this trip. "All. in all, the crew is still in good spirits because of our mas­ cot," they write. "This beast (??) was brought aboard and is being cared for by James 'Seabiscuit' McFarlin. We do not know too much about taking care of it, but it seems 'In The Chips' • :n SSiSSSSSSS ' "No better this side of Suez," to be thriving (who wouldn't?) on a Shouts the merchant in the diet or scrambled eggs for break­ Bazaar. fast, chopped liver for dinner and heart of lettuce fpr supper." (No "^aksheesh, baksheesh, sahib, night lunch?) "Me no papa, me no mama," "Steward is complaining about Cries the little urchin food costs and the chief cook is Running at my side. mumbling about chopping liver. Nowhere but Cairo^ "There is still one major prob­ lem. and we would appreciate hear­ Dirty beggars ing from any of our brothers who Dressed in filthy burlap. might help us in this matter . . . Streets littered with refuse. We .would like to get a mate for An unbearable odor,' our mascot but we don't know Camels, donkeys, full-blooded how tO/ determine the sex. Any­ horses. one who knows how to tell the sexual difference between crickets would do us a great service by let­ Shouting, cries, begging; Rugs, perfumes, jugs. ting us know." Western wine. Eastern silk. Struck by this tender plea,, a LOG staffer checked into the mat­ Buy or sell, anything on Earth; ter and came up with this informa­ A virgin mistress, a spool of thread, , tion for all would-be cricket A life for a penny connoisseurs. If your cricket makes a big racket by the friction of its Blood is cheap. leathery forewings, it's- a baritone, not a soprano. The male is known Cheating, stealing, bargaining, • by the shrill sounds it makes when The rattle of coins passing hands. its wings rub against each other. Swearing, cursing, praying. Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah is Great, • If a crewmember quits while Allah is Ever-present a ship is in port, delegates Allah, Allah, Allah. are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ Narrow streets are crowded ment. Fast action on their part With people on their knees. will keep all jobs aboard ship Facing Mecca in Northeast filled at all times and elimi­ Allah, Allah, Allah. nate the chance of the ship The native quarter. sailing shorthanded. Casbah, Cairo. Shorthanded? Chipping Job keeps Reed, DM (left), and W. E. Goutant, DM, busy on the fantail of the Fort Hoskins, as the ship plows along coastwise. Photo by C. R. Coumas. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS James Sealey C. Osinskl F. G. Pages Arnold Seibel Robert Parker Andrew Snider Santos Pizarro Matthew Stabile Antoni Plaza Richard Suttle Charles W. Price John B. Tierney B. Tingley Jose Ricamonte Adolfo Rodriguez Dominick Trevisano Jose Rodriguez Hayward Veal C. M. St. Clair Charles Wllbert William R. Williams Manuel Sanchez Stanley C. Scott Daniel Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana H. F. MacDonald Eladio Aris Michael Machusky Fortunato Bacomo Benjamin Martin Frank T. Campbell Albert Martinclli John J. Driseoll Vic Milazzo Robert E. Gilbert W. P. O'Dea William Guenther James M. Quinn Editor, Bart E. Gui'unick George E. Renale Howard Hailey SEAFARERS LOG, G. E. Shumaker Tail) Hassen Kevin B. Skelly Biily R. Hill 675 Fourth Ave., Henry E. Smith Thomas Isaksen Stanley P. Sokol Ira H. Kilgore Brooklyn 32, NY Michael Toth Ludwig Kristiansen Karl Treimann Frank J. Kubek Harry S. Tuttle I would like to receive the Frederick Landry Fred West Leidig Virgil E. Wilmoth SEAFARERS LOG — please Leonard Archibald McGuigan Pon P. Wing VA HOSPITAL 3ut my name on your mailing LONG BEACH, CALIF. ist. (Print Information) A. W. Cnwder USPHS HOSPIT.AL SEATTLE. WASH. NAKdE Henry Banner R. E. McLeod Andrew A. Franklin J. Sampson Leslie Johnston Ralph H. •Watkins USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Albert Birt Jimmie Littleton William E. Hall John M. Power STREET ADDRESS Cl.vde Hiers Vincent Sail Juan H. Lanier USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Orville E. Abrams A. T. McDonald William Adams Dan S. Munro .ZONE. CITY Marcelo B. Belen Donald J. PresslyFloyd W. Haydon Georgios Spillotis Herbert P. Knowles Fred D. Stagner STATE USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. John K. Naeole -TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you Francis J. Boner Robert J. Caldwell T. P. Parker «re an old subscriber and have a Donald H. Gray Fonnie Rogers change of address, please give your Lewis F. Hamilton William R. Snyder Rosco J. Hampton former address below: CHARITY HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Robert J- Bradford ADDRESS VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. John Abadie . • .... USPHS HOSPITAL BOSt ON, MASS. J. L. Bourgeois Edward J. Farrell CITY ....... .ZONE... John J. Cox Alfred A. Hancock Clarence Crevier John Keegan Thomas J. Driseoll Chas. R. Robinson STATE Charles Dwyer George A. Weddell USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Fortunato Alfonso Nathan Goldflnger Henry A. Anderson John Gonzalez Alfonso A. Armada Ralph Hayes Ricardo Armesto Eddie Hernandez Nicholas Bechlivanis Thomas Horan Dollah Ben Gunnar Johnson Apron Castillo Alfred Kaju Theodore Cieslak James King Salvatore Legayada John J. Cook Jean Llparl Louis Corne William Luhrsen N. B. Edrington Issac McCants James H. Fisher Ludwig Manhart Percy Foster Franciszeh Mietkl Ramon Galarza Harvey W. Morris Chester Gawrych C. T. Morrison Estell Godfrey I USPHS HOSPITAL ' FORT WORTH. TEXAS Morris J. Black Rosendo Serrano B. F. Delbler • John C. .Palmer Siegfried Gnittke VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE,. NM Charles Burton SUFFOLK SANITORIUM HOLTSVILLE. LI. NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Claude F. Blanks MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Roy W. Bell Walter Mitchell Kenneth Bewig John A. Morris Alfred Bokan Norman Okray Kermit Bymaster William Pendleton Victor B. Cooper Tony Pisani Thomas D. Dailey Conrado Reyes Armando Dafermo Juan Rivadulla Eddie Game William E. Roberts Dan Gentry Erling Rogne Gorman T. Glaze David A. Schick John B. Haas Alonzo D. Sistrunk Archie B. HaU Juan P. Taboada Cecil Utley Fred Holmes Edward Hulzenga Bruce E. Webb Earley" Joyner Ernest H. Webb Richard Itevanaugh John R. Webb Herman Kemp Wilmer C. Whits Joseph Lewis Albert W. Wilhelm Ebbie Markln Norman D. WUson Francisco Mayo Edward L. Woods Max C. Marcus Ralph Youtzy USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Evie A. Dougel Concepcion Mejla USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Henry Abbo Abel Manuel Restitute Bernadas Alois F. Mauffray Norman Blancllard ' Gregory Morejon Mack Brendle Talmadge L. Moss Herman Carson Michael Muzio Virgil Coash Clarence Owens Cloise Coats Kenyon Parks Eliza Piatt Serlo M. DeSosa Leroy .Donald Velkko PoUanen William Driseoll Junest P. Ponson Atomane Elchuk Lynn G. Powers Charles Fetter Randolph RatclUt F. Rcgalado Warren Gammons Arnie Glasscock Emile Roussell Leon Gordon Howat;d E. Schievs Clarence Graham Toefil Smigielski Herbert Grant William J-. Smith Louis H. Harris Lonnie R. Tickle William Havcllii Arturo Valiente George Jacobus Roman Vllorla Barny Kelly Dirk Visser Edward G. Knapp James E. Ward Leo Lang Lawrence .Wessels Karl Larsen Ranson Wilson WlUiam Lawless WUliani Wilson Tineman Lee Stanley Wright Oliver Lewis D. G. Zerrudo R. E. McLamore Jacob Zun'mer Henry Mass..Jr.. '• •- :--f :•,;>!:;••' February 15, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG What About S-E-X? i. •:2 ' Top Feeders Draw, Crews' Raves For Aii-Out Efforts On Holidays To the Editor: The steward department of the Pan-Oceanic Transporter went all out to make Christmas Day on this rust bucket as re­ freshing and pleasant as possi­ ble for those who were unable to be with their families at home. Both messrooms were gaily decorated for the festive occa­ sion. A good deal of the credit for the decorations goes to M. Beeching, our ship's delegate, anS Ted Gerber, deck delegate. The steward department put everything it had into the prep- letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. — : Ralph McDavles Ir chief cook, Jessie Finch is baker and Joe Rodriguez Is 3rd cook, all of whom did a fine job with the help' of messmen Jim Lush, Harold Whitman and E. Erick,sen ... Eddie Eriksen SS Yorkmar (Ed. note: The menu featured four entrees, eight vegetables and no less than ten different kinds o/„pie and cake, plus as­ sorted cookies.) 4" t 4" 4) t 4. . . . We were docked in Beau­ mont, Texas, which due to the holiday was very dead. How­ ever, the steward department put out a very good Christmas dinner and the majority of the crew was here to enjoy it. It was no use trying to have some of everything that was on the menu because it Just couldn't be done . . , We are on our way to the West Coast and then to Japan and Korea . . . Charles "Chuck" Bums SS Topa Top'a' ' - . . . Christmas on the Steel aration of the big meal. Beech­ Admiral, although gloomy due ing was invaluable. Not only -..to a long lack of shore leave, did -he help prepare man^ of lack of mail and the fact that the dishes, but he was also on those who had to work had to the ball as far as serving and stay aboard even in such a dispensing the eggnogs, to». dubious liberty port as- KhorOur menus were typed on amshahr, Iran, was enlivened by Christmas Cards, one for each the Christmas supper served by crewmember. Table decorations the steward department and en­ included potted wax plants. The' joyed by the crew. .only bad feature of the set-up Rumor had it that enough beer was that there wasn't a single was aboard for a bit of Christ­ camera around. mas cheer but apparently on re­ 'W, J. Walsh count some was found lacking. Ship's Reporter Enterprising as usual. Seafarers were qble to get around this by 4" it t promoting beer of their own . . . Steward W. Joe Brown from other sources and many a outdid his usual good supply of cold one was indulged in the edibles, with hopes of bet­ throughout the day. ter io come on future holidays. The messroom was decorated The crew is an unusual col­ by Evaristo Aldahondo, OS, and lection from various unions, steward A. D. Espino. Saloon some SUP, IBU and a couple on MM Angelo Maciel .helped by theiv first cruise with the SIU. making flowers from white pa­ With due respect to all the per napkins and decorated the unions, this ship has the coop­ tree with same ... eration of all members as one Thurston Lewis unit.. It is a good ship with a Steel Admiral better crew . ". . Hubert G. Goley (Ed note: Since all of the SS Maiden Creek menus were lengthy and only t t make everybody hungry all over . . . Here we are on the West again, we are unable to print For the record, some Coast going to Frisco on Christ* them. mas Day, and It's hot. The heat's ships, like the BEAUREGARD, got us all, while in most of the which loas in Bremerhaven with cities in the States it's snowing. L. Munna riding herd as stew­ But at least we enjoyed a ard, only sent in mentis. This good Christmas dinner and I one had turkey and baked ham. couldn't help, sending our menu plus a choice of roast beef, broil­ iu to the LOG. I've never seen ed lamb chops, broiled sirloin a menu lilfe this on any ship, steak or broiled fish to order and on a Calmar ship that's and endless trimmings. No something to be proud of. slacker either, the SEAMAR Our menu was prepared by had 5 entrees and 11 different chief steward Jimmy Archia. vegetables for dinner.) Galley stafF on the Maiden Creeic locks mighty pleased after turning out festive holiday meal. Pictured (I to r) are Robert Wallace, utility; George Mirabueno, chief cook; John E. Mullin, 3rd cook; W. Joe Brown, steward, and Sherman Wright, baker. Their efforts won high' praise. ; „ �February 15, 1957 SEAF ARERS ROBIN KIRK (Scat), Dee. 3—Chair­ man, J. Skarvells; Secretary, C. Kreist. Moat repairs made. IToc'sles to be painted. < To purchase fresh fruit In East Africa. Ship's fund $72.80. Re­ ports accepted. RAYVAH (Ships A Freights), Nov. 11—Chairman, J. McElroy; Secsetary, F. Paylcr. New delegate elected. Members to donate $1 toward fund. Ship sailed short two men. Messhall to be kept clean. Coffee cups to be washed after use. Cigarettes to be declared, to avoid fines. Washing ma­ chine to be turned off after use. Laundry room to be kept clean. Hefill coffee urn after filling percolator* at night. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Saas), Nov. 11 —Chairman, W. Murphy; Secretary, L. Darstlar. New delegate elected. Re­ pairs made. Beefs not to be discussed to be contacted on arrival to straight­ en matter out. Ship's fund $72.80. Several hours disputed overtime. Re­ pair lists to be made out early so re­ pairs can be made before arrival in States. CAROLYN (Bull), Nov. 18—Chairmap, J. Sheehan; Secretary, E. Mar­ tin. Ship's fund $13. Silence to be observed after 9:00 FM so men can get some rest. Smoked hams too salty. Ketchup not satisfactory. Vote of thanks to delegate for job -weU done. Page Thirteen' LOG Even Bandur Shapur Looks Good After a 32-day non-stop journey via the Cape from New York to Bandar Shapur, Iran, the Steel Worker still has some good things to say about the Persian Gulf. "The long haul without touching, port for over a month was miserable," reporter G. C. ^Reyes commented, "but at —by Seafarer Norman Lighfell least it's nice and cool in the Port Time Persian Gulf this time of the ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Nov.'«'24 —Chairman, S. Rivers; Secretary, F. Napoll. Men cautioned not to per­ form on ship. Few hours disputed overtime. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Repair list to be submitted.'Ded springs needed—^to be called to patrolman's attention. BIENVILLE (Waterman), Dec. 1 — Chairman, C. Hanry; Secretary, C. RIHer. Overtime on chain locker. Ship's fund 834.16. Some disputed overtime. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion on chow. Night lunches to be Improved. Steward reported on amount of milk consumed. Vote of thanks for fine Thanksgiving dinner. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), Nov. 29— Chairman, J. Atchason; Secretary, H. Huston. Report accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Members urged to vote. Need new library. Ship sailed short one wiper. Requefst television set for messroom — to be purchased from ship's fund. In bars or foc'sles—to be taken to department delegate. New reporter elected. Foc'sles to be painted this trip. Change of jobs matter to bo taken up in New York. Foc'sles to be sougeed. Laundry to be kept clean. Discussion on logging as per new agreement. Books to be returned to Ubrary after use. SHINNECOCK BAY (Veritas), Nov. 4—Chairman, C. Houchlns; Sacratary, J. Dolan. New delegate elected. Few hours disputed overtime. Messhalls, pantry and aUeyway need so'ugeelng. To write headquarters about clarifica­ tion on delayed sailing. Linen to be issued piece for . piece returned. Laundry and recreation room to be kept clean. Light bulbs not to be removed from alleyways and anyone caught stealing wlU be brought up on charges. • SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), RAPHAEL SEMMES (Waterman), Dee. 2T—Chairman, N. Kirk; Secretary, Nov. 18—Chalrmarf, W. Scarlett; ^ecW. Hay. Good crew, fine ship. Vote ratary, J. Crawford, Repair list sub­ of thanks to steward department for mitted. Garbage to be dumped aft of splendid Thanksgiving dinner. Ship's • gangway. Work bench to be removed fund $81.40. Few minor beefs to be from aft so men can sleep. Ship to straightened out In New York. Re­ be fumigated for rats. Vote of thanks port accepted. to steward department. SEATRAIN^ SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Nov. 29—Chairman, S. Barnes; Secre­ tary, F. Moran. Ship's fund $50.78. Delayed sailing time disputed. Two men short leaving NO. Reports ac­ cepted. Vote of thanks for fine Thanksgiving dinner. Toaster to be repaired. Messhall to be painted. BIG BEND (Mar-Trade), Dec. 1 — Chairman,. A. Ban-Korl; Secretary, L. Bollard. New washing machine re­ ceived. One man missed ship. Some disputed overtime. Two Issues of li­ brary received. Crew warned about smoking on deck. FLORIDA S.TATE (Ponce Cement), Nov. 10 — Chairman, Secretary, R. O'Dowd. New delegate elected. Need linen. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund $17.25. One man missed ship In Florida. Report accepted. To rotate ship's delegate by departments whenever possible every three m,onths. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. No beefs. FREDERIC C. COLLIN (Transfuel), Sept. 29 — Chairman, L. O'Connell; Secretary, J. Billlet. Some disputed overtime. Communications posted. Vote of thanks to SlU staff In secur­ ing new contract and additional ship­ ping. Discussion on keeping laundry room clean and washing machine after using. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Nov. 10—Chairman, C. Hubner; Sec­ retary, R. Simpscp. One man hospi­ talized for appendicitis. Few hours disputed overtime. Repairs to be com­ pleted tills trip. Each department to have their own working gear and supplies. - Return all cots to store­ room; make up repair list; cheek on mall situation. WESTPORT (New England Ind.), Oct. -21—Chairman, W. Sanders; Sec­ retary, J. Moora. Ship's fund $4.35. Report accepted. New delegate and reporter elected. Keep seats open for watches at supper. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Over­ seas), Nov. 12—Chairman, Harford; Secretary, C. Mazuk. Report accepted. Few minor beefs to be squared away. Vote of tbaidcs to steward department for good work and cooperation. DEL VALLE (Mlit.), Nov. 15—Chair­ man, B. Wright; Secretary, R. Irlzarry. Men to cut down on drinking. Shlp'e fund $114.69. Ten lyurs disputed overtime; delayed sailing. Report ac­ cepted. All cokes to be sold for lack of space. CAMP NAMANU (USPC), Nov. 4— Chairman, T. Martlnaau; Secretary, N. Merries. Crew warned not to waste •tores because of unexpected change of orders. AUena signed on with writer that they could be paid off with, transportation on 24 hours no­ tice. One man missed ship In Japan; two paid off mutual consent in Singa­ pore. Captain to arrange shore leave In Laurence Marque. To give limited draw. Ship's fund $21.35. 468 hours disputed overtime; to be referred to patrolman. Repair Ust turned in; some repairs completed. Expected payoff In PhUadelphla. Report accept­ ed. Washing machine to be cleaned after using. Endeavor to have cashier checks aboard at payoff. . ROBIN KIRK (Seas), Nov. 10—Chair­ man, J. Bourgeois; Socrotary, C. JKrolss. Captain- requested to buy fresh fnat In East Africa. Stated fruit' would make crew alck and his orders wore not to buy any. Union CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Nov. 7—Chairman, F. Jareklns; Secretary, C. Makuch. All re­ pair work and Improvements finished In galley. Steering engine repali-ed. Passages to be kept clean. Would like new arrangement of rooms.w To check on feeding. Ship's fund $11. Four hours disputed overtime Report accepted. Would like to have movies each trip. New safety measures. If workable, wlU be adopted. Food prob­ lem to be taken up with patrolman on atr'val in Linden. DEL MONTE (MIss. Shipping), Nov. 13—Chairman, W. Kavitt; Secretary, J. PIcou. $13.50 spent for Thanksgiv­ ing Day dinner. Ship's fund 861.50. Few hours disputed overtime. Dele­ gate to see patrolman about purser. Knives and' forks not to be used to remove bread from toaster. Garbage not to be dumped from porthole. Another arrival pool to be started. Screen door to be left open for more air. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Nov. 19—Chairman, D. Ran­ soms; Secretary, E. Ray. One man missed ship in NO. Report accepted. New delegate elected. To submit let­ ter for payoff at sea. Repair list to be submitted. Dishes to be returned to pantry. » SUZANNE (Bull), Oct. 25—Chair­ man, G. Prota; Secretary, G. Prota. Chief cook ill; left ship in Japan. Ship's fund $5.40, turned over to Union in Philadelphia as donation to log. Repair list turned in; some re­ pairs completed. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Aug. 18—Chairman, Ji- Coude; Secretary, D. Mease. Ship's fund $17. Reports accepted. New delegate eleeted. Decks In crew quarters need painting. To purchase Iron in Japan and book shelf for recreation room. Sept. 23—Chairman, J. Goude; Sec­ retary, J. Thomas. Ship's fund $17. One hour disputed overtime. Men to donate $1 for room keys. Captain to put out American money draw before arrival in Korea. Oct. 7—Chairman, C. Volk; Secre­ tary, j- Thomas. Ship's fund $2.05. Report accepted. New repair list to be submitted for action. Nov. 12—Chairman, Ji King; Sec­ retary, J. Thomas. Repair list sub­ mitted. Korean draw discussed—no action. Ship's fund $2.05. Need new agitator for washing machine. Crew's quarters and reoreatloii room need painting. Suggestion to switch per sonnel around in rooms- to facilitate feeding sick men In hospital. A. M. HUDDELL (Bull), Oct. 14 — Chairman, S. Sterland; Secretary, W. Larldon.' Three men hospitalized in Hawaii. New reporter elected. Some disputed overtime—to be squared away at payoff. .Report accepted. Food situation discussed. Each person to sign their name to any beef they may have. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Nov. 23—Cholrman, J. Nolms; Secretary, S. Wells. New delegate elected. Sug­ gest lamb as second meat choice in­ stead of first. Crew warned about smoking outside house along side of dock. Bunks to be repaired. Washing machine repaired. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Doc. 15—Chairman, M. Cross; Socrotary, D. , Bull. Shlp'e fund $1. Deck main­ tenance man •promoted to carpenter. —SS Del Viento Alma Yule 'Tops'; Even Skipper Got A Present Even as unlikely a place as Yokkaichi, Japan, offers a chance to spread some holiday cheer, and the gang on the City of Alma did it up in real style. The SIU crew went one bet-"^77"; ' ' ~ ~ kind a few moments earlier with ter than the brothers on the several bottles of liquid refreshMarymar, who presented their- ments for the holiday dinner skipper with the first Christmas aboard the ship. card he'd ever gotten from a crew. On the City of Alma, they came up with a bone chess set for the captain, plus a cocktail set for the chief mate from the deck gang. 'The skipper's remarks of thanks were very warm and sincere," re­ ported James Dyer. Accepting the gift, Capt. Hugh Anderson said, 'you weren't compelled to do this, you didn't have to do it, and the only reason I can think of that you did it because you like me . . . This is the first time anything like this has ever happened to me." With all this good feeling abounding- throughout the ship, many crewmembers also exchanged gifts ranging from scarfs to cuff­ links, Of special note were the crew's efforts on behalf of George Little, DM, to help make it possible for him to call and speak to his children, who are hospitalized in Arizona, while the ship was In Okinawa during the holidays. Paul Whitlow, ship's delegate, presented the gifts to the captain and mate, who had responded in year. The fishing is good and there is a swell bunch of guys aboard, too." The ship originally left the States on December 24, the day before Christmas. News of its arrival comes at the same time as a belated report on the dramatic rescue of a seaman during the last voyage. Bosun Wil­ liam Velasquez earned high praise for the feat, in which he saved shipmate James Downey, OS, from ^drowning. Saved From Sharks Downey had fallen from a stage into the shark-infested waters of the Basrah River while chipping the hull. A commendation from Isth­ mian's marine superintendent said that "from all accounts Downey had gone under once or twice and in all probability would have lost his life" if the bosun hadn't dived into the swiftly-moving waters to save him. "It is very edifying for us to know that we have such high cali­ ber seamen as Velasquez in our midst. It is incidents of this kind that will forever keep up where they belong the high standards of our American merchant marine," Capt. J. J. Parilla added. His praise was echoed by Capt. F. Schloss, master of the Steel Worker. The ship is going back to Basrah, Iraq, from Bandur Shapur. The Gang's All Here Georgia Lauds Seatrain Try Pleased with the way Sea­ train Lines tried to get its ships into port for Christ­ mas so that most crewmen could be with their families the Seatrain Georgia adopted a vote of thanks for the company's thoughtful efforts. "Sir Charles" Oppenheimer, ship's reporter and meeting chairman, passed on the request. The Afoundria wasn't as fortunate, how­ ever, according to reporter Robert N. Walton. Christ­ mas Day for them was spent anchored in the middle of the Columbia River fog­ bound. "It wasn't very cheering, but it was calmer than being at ida. We had a white Christmas, but the white stuff was fog." The occasion was a "watermelon party," but it looks like the National Liberty (top) had something else with it, too. In front (I to r) are S. Small, ,MM; P. Loleas, steward; F. Donaldson, AB; N. Quinones, MM; J. Nicole, AB; F. Bruggner. deck engr.; at rear, E. A. Caligiura, MM, and E. Gonzales, wiper. In bottom photo, the trio on the Steel Fabricator framed by the gauges are Louie, oiler; Jessie R. Matthews, FWT, ana 3rd asst. engr. Zebrowski. Matthews submitted the photp.^ ^ •:r:i �• N Mi-J ' • S i -- _ M Page Fourteen Relax, Fellas, it's Only A Camera Talcing a breather on deck (I. to r.,.) Armando Garcia, galleyman; the chief cook; Gabe Bonefont, carpenter, and Mike Reyes, saloon MM, try to stare down a shipboard camera­ man. They're all on the Steel Seafarer. Crew Gets Ship In Shape —Finds It's A"Runaway The first shipboard get-together of twins John and Don Dickerson was cut short recently as the SS Transglobe was transferred to foreign-fiag operation. "Everyone had really put out his best to bring this ship engine casing to hold in the lube up to style, but she ran off and oil. A temporary repair made by It /•- left us anyway," commented ship's reporter Richard Glennon. For the Dickersons, the voyage marked the first time they had sailed together in over five years. It was only the second trip for the Transglobe .with an SIU crew, in fact. Wasted Effort The hard thing for the crew to face was the wasted effort getting the ship into shape for a foreign crew after the vessel was taken over from an NMU company. On the initial voyage the black gang started the ball rolling by painting out its foc'sles, and then the deck department followed suit. The showers and heads were fin­ ished, the stew­ ard's gang took care of the messhall, galley and p a s s a g eways, "and the ship was beginning to look like a home." Don Dickerson ^.A\"iough h e didn't mention it, maybe everyone should have fig­ ured things were going too well to last. The weather was good going over and back, there was a royal spread put out for the holidays— even Alka Seltzer for those who had too much—and cooperation all around "was a credit to the Union." Glennon singled out a secondtripper, Eddy Crise, OS, for spe­ cial mention on that score. The Dickerson brothers, with Don saiiing wiper and John as AB, feil in naturally with this spirit, Glennon noted. "An excellent bar­ ber, John kept the crew looking trim and sharp. Then, as we sailed from Rouen, Don was called to do an emergency repair weld on the Burly f '•( '• -Jv#. February 16, 1967 V > • • vr ». 1, SEAFARERS LOG one of the officers hadn't held but once Don got to it there wasn't an­ other leak." News that the ship was being transferred came out the night they got back to the States. 'With Thanks' tunate enough to have his work from his world-wide travels pub­ lished. Oiler Richard Rbdgers, better To the Editor: Recently on a coastwise trip known as "Pineappie" is our to Wilmington, NC, we had two fisherman. He is out there ordinaries, one AB and' two'* every day looking at his lines wipers pay off. When the cap­ port and starboard to see If he tain was asked about replace­ has a bite. ments, he said he wasn't re­ You Jiave to go a long way to quired to order any because we beat the steward department on do not have a hall there. here. Baker Joe Padelsky keeps So we had to sail to Lake the boys happy with his pastries, Charles five men* short. This and Michael E. Pappadakis, our saved the company money, but chief -steward, who is doing the chief cook's work due to his iilness, has the boys ordering sec­ onds. Crew messman Franko keeps the boys laughing with his Italian humor and all in all, it's a good trip. John Morison Asks New Rule On ileplacements letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names unll be withheld upon request. put extra work on the rest of us. Crewmembers on this ship, the Winter Hill, feel that this situation could be remedied by requiring the company to order the men from the nearest hall and letting the men taking the jobs pay their own transporta­ tion ,to the ship. If a man. gets off due to illness, then the com­ pany should be required to fur­ nish transportation. This would not only help a man on the beach but also would keep our ships from sail­ ing short-handed. Star Wells Deck delegate Jim Parnell Ship's delegate _ it it Merry Dunaif is Chile-Bound Former Seafarer James E. Chew, AB, (left) is shown in Cleveland as he present­ ed a plaque to Dr. H. T. Zankel on behalf of the Paralyzed Veterans of American chapter at Crile VA Hospital. Drafted into tho Army two years ago. Chew became paralyzed in an auto mishap last year. He's secretary of the local PVA group. To the Editor: The crew on the Charles C., Dunaif just keeps rolling along on the way to Chile. We first boarded her in Seattle to take a load of grain to Japan, We had a pretty rough trip coming over; it took us 25 days. Saki, women and song was our motto for seven days while we were in Yokohama. Now we are on our way to Honolulu to pick up stores and bunkers, and then head for that warm trip down to Chile. We are to load pig iron for Japan. You never know when you sign on one of these tramp Libertys how long you are going to stay out. We do have a real fine crew on here. They don't come any better than our captain. Our bosun, better known as Johnny "Bananas" Zeireis, keeps enter­ taining the boys with his tape recorder and poetic sea stories. John Waterbury, OS, is our in­ quiring photographer and is all over the ship taking pictures. He hopes some day to be for­ $ 4" 4- All Good Things Come To An End To the Editor: Never having mastered the art of working ashore, I find myself on board "The Cabins" after a good three-month vaca­ tion. With Frank Nigro at the reins, the steward department is way above average and a good feeder ali the way around. We had been huggihg the coast pretty steadily but, as luck would have It, we're foreign bound. This was too much of a shock for the coastal defenders and, as a result, there were a con­ siderable number of replace­ ments. Outside of a few leaky valves and a couple of rust spots. The Cabins eould be turned into a mansion. Well, maybe not quite. But with 40 days' stores and 90-day articles, here's looking forward to a pieasant voyage. Ollie Olvera Urges Screening Of New Bosuns' To the Editor: I think that the manner in . which bolun's endorsements are handed out ought to be changed for the benefit of all concerned. Before a man gets a bosun's endorsement, he should have to go before a membership com­ mittee-which could pass on his qualifications, such as work skills and knowledge of safety. This committee should consist of men with at least ten year's experience sailing bosun, who know what the job is all. about. Although the Coast Guard says any man can sail bosun after just three years on deck, the Union should have the right to check on his ability to direct a gang safely and properly and to ^pok into his qualifications for deck work. Once a man passed this com­ mittee and got his endorsement, he would be sure to coqimand respect both from his depart­ ment and from the mates with whom he has to wark. Marcelino Santiago $1 Offers A Good Deal On Cars To the Editor: I would like my brother SIU members know that I am work­ ing ashore for a while at a Chevrolet car agency in Linden, NJ. Anybody who's looking for a good - deal on a hew dr used Chevy can get one out here by contacting me at the Linden Motor Car Co., 101 W. St. George Ave., in Linden. As an SIU member since 1946, I'd be happy to do any favor that I could for a fellow Union man. Bemie Friedman 'The Right Man'—And Wife Newlyweds "Daisy" Chee Geolc Lan and Seafarer How­ ard W. Newton Jr. are shown following their wedding last November while the Steel Vendor was in Singapore. A slip--up in the LOG (Dec. 7, 1956), which used a pic­ ture of someone else with Newton's name, has kept the new bridegroom busy with explanations ever since. New­ ton hopes to bring his wife home to Lake Charles soon. By Bernard Seaman �.-i:; SEAFARERS Febniary 15, 196T STBEL FABRICATOR (Itthmfan), Oct. 1>—ehalrrrian, Crimes; Steretary, R. Hall. DrinkitiK water tanks to be cleaned and re-cemented—water la rusty, dirty and unlit tor human con­ sumption, Repair list to be made up while ship is in dry dock In Mobile. All. repairs to be made while ship Is In dry dock. MV DEL RIO (Mitt. Shipping), Sept. SO—Chairman, F. Davit; Secretary, V. Hail. Laundry to be kept clean. To see purser about addresses before ar­ rival in Dakar. Also slop chest to be opened more than once a week. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Oct. 11—Chairman, T. Faulkner; Sec­ retary, G. Gallant. Obtained windshutes and screens. Two men missed ship in Lake Charles. Ship's fund $2.96. Four hours disputed overtime. purchased. Crew happy aboht ralsea and conditions obtained by negotiat­ ing committee. Reports accepted. To see patrolman about checking shot coming out of galley and main ship stabks. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Oct. 14—Chairman, T. Glenn; Secretary, C. Makuch. Galley repairs and improvements discussed with pa­ trolman. New reporter elected. Ship's fund $16. Purchased new steam iron. Report accepted. To check drains In pantry when ship is loaded. To see patrolman about exchange of library. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Chair­ man, J. Alien; Secretary, S. Pearson. Crew to bring beefs to delegate who will see that they are settled. Ship's fund $71.75. Some disputed overtime. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Beans not cooked enough. BARBARA FRiETCHiE (Liberty), Nov. 25—Chairman, R. Simpkins; Sec­ retary, M. Kramer. Ship's fund $8. New delegate and reporter elected. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. New mattresses were to be or­ dered. Old ones found satisfactory. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory), Nov. 28—Chairman, R. Grosecioie; Secratsry, R. McCuiioch. Re­ pairs made. Report accepted. Con­ dolences sent to wife of E. Tilley. New delegate'elected. New straps and springs for bunks received. Request cooperation in handling line. . Report accepted. Need locks for doors. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seafrain), Oct. 14—Chairman, J. Duffy; Secre­ tary, J. Decuity. Ship's fund $30.28. Food should be improved—numerous beefs about chow. Men paying oif to receive all overtime and other money due them on ship and not at company office. VAL CHEM (Valentine), Sept. 30— Chairman, R. Hinson; Secretary, J. Lengfeiiow. Report on water and Ice boxes. Balance of repair list to be taken up in NY. Steward neglected to buy sufficient stores and linen. Purchased new television aerial. Ship's fund $22.69. Some disputed overtime. One man missed ship. Report accept­ ed. Contact hall for library. LINFiELD VICTORY (Waterman), Oct. 15—Chairman, C. Cain; Secretary, A. Nash. To see patrolman about menus and preparation of food; vari­ ety of menus. - Vote of thanks to baker. COALiNGA HILLS (Pan - Atlantic), Oct. IB—Chairman, L. Jackson; Secre­ tary, C. Montgomery. Few beefs re­ garding necessary repairs — to be straightened out in NY. Oalley range needs repairing. Need move variety in night lunches. Watch' for cigarette butts stomped in passage­ ways. Need some new linen. More coffee for crew when working over­ time. Suggest recreation room in gunner quarters. To start ship's fund. Chief pumpman volunteered for treasurer. TRANSCAPR (Tranicapo),- Oct. t— Chairman, J. Nashe; Secretary, C. Dial. Quarters need sougeeing. Need agitator for washing machine. Bath­ room and messroom doors need re­ pairing. Observe more quiet in pas­ sageways while men are asleep. To see captain about malaria pills. Gal­ ley needs sougeeing. Ship's fund to be started. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Oct. 19—Chairman, C.' Hanners; Secretary, C. Stringfeiiow, Three men missed ship. Report accepted. New lelegate elected. Library to "be ob­ tained. To see captain about catwalk 311 , deck cargo. Need- new washing machine if old one cannot be re­ paired. RAYVAH (Ships & Freights), Aug. It-^Chalrman, J. iSeye; Secretary, H. Simmons. Foc'sles not painted. Bunks not replaced. Sexton reported miss­ ing from bonded locker. Sept. 30—Chairman, J. Beye; Secre­ tary, J. McEiroy. Discussion on use and cleaning of extra shower. Each department to permanently handle one job each; cleaning of recreation room, laundry and shower. Action taken regarding performing of pantry­ man. Noise to be cut down in galley and No. 34 hatch. Discussion on food, cooking methods. To contact head­ quarters for LQGs and overtime sheets. New repair list to be drawn up. ANGELINA (Bull), Oct. It—Chair­ man, A. Whitmer; Secretary, A. Stan­ ford. General cleaning—messroom to be painted brighter color. More vari­ ety in menus—all suggestions wel­ come. Repair list submitted and some work initiated. One man logged for failure to turn to and disobeying steward. To be referred to patrol­ man. New reporter elected. Treas­ urer elected and men aslCed to donate to ship's fund. Purpose of fund ex­ plained to new members. Some dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. .Voluntary donations to start ship's fund. Only food handlers to wash dishes. Carpenter stated it would be cheaper to buy new lockers as he has too much other work to do. One member requested ham steaks—stew­ ard will serve same. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Oct. 34—Chairman, B. Winberne; SecreJary, S. Rivera. Beef concerning mall on arrival at New Orleans. Galley range needs repairing. Shortage of milk. Engine man to be brought be­ fore patrolman. Some disputed over­ time. Films and projector appliances ANTiNOUS (Waterman), Nov. 3 — Chairman, J. Duniop; Secretary, M. Broussard. One brother missed ship; pei'suiiai e/fects mailed. Some repairs made. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks for wage increase. New swing to be purchased. Fresh coffee to be made daily. Foc'sles sougeed.; Work beef settled. Division of work dis­ cussed. Patrolman to settle disputed overtime. DEL ViENTO (Miss,), Nov. 9—Chair­ man, G. Caruso; Secrafary, W. Davenney. Charges 'placed against chief cook. Charges read and accepted by membership. Dec. 2—Chairman, G. Caruso; Sec­ retary, W. Devenney. Short of stores. Ship's fund $27.48. Report accepted. Charges to be dropped against cook. Vote of thanks to baker. To contact hall about short draw issued prior to arrival in home port ($30) pec man). Better grade of sausages to be or­ dered, Ship's funds to go to engine delegate as treasurer and delegate leaving ship. PORTMAR (Caimar), Dec. 2—Chair­ man, F. Volto; Secretary, D. Cherry. Two men missed ship in Panama. Ship's fund $15. Christmas decora­ tions to be purchased. Some disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Thanksgiving day din­ ner. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Dec. 2 — Chairman, J. Mahahou; Secretary, H. Long. Second electrician injured; Union notified. FWT missed ship in Trinidad. Ship's fund $36.24. Four­ teen hours disputed overtime. Report accepted. Repair list made up. Beef about preparation of menus and cook­ ing of food. Patrolman to be advised of same. DEL NORTE (Mist)., DtC. 2—Chairmart, E. Leonard; Secretary, H. Crane. All souvenirs to be declared to avoid fines. Ship's fund $44.28. Some dis­ puted overtime. Delayed sailing In Montevideo disputed. Reports ac­ cepted. New library to be purchased. Deck lounge to be cleaned up -after movies.. Crew asked to refrain from using profane language and act like Americans. Checkers and cards to be purchased. KERN HILLS (Western Nav.),—Dec. 2—Chairman, J. Thomas; Secretary, H. Martin. Two men missed ship at Portsmouth. Replacements picked up at Corpus Christi. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Reports accepted. Need new coffee urn. Washing ma­ chine to be turned off when not in use. ROBIN TUXFORD (Robin), Oct. 38 —Chairman, K. Hatgimisios; Secretary, L. Harris. Ship's fund $5.45. Some disputed overtime. Cre>y to be prop­ erly dressed in messhall and pantry. Dee. 2—Chairman, A. Peres; Secre­ tary, L. Harris. Ship's fund $5.45. Some disputed overtime,. Pantry and messhall to be kept clean. 4-8 watch to be served before 5 PM In order to relieve, each other. AZALEA CITY (Waterman), Dec. 3 — Chairman, J. King; Secretary, E. Auer. New delegate elected. One man missed ship. Repair list to be made up. Report accepted. Need additional library books. STONY CREEK (Mar - Tfkdc), Nov. 25—Chairman, L. Koza; Secretary, G. Dunn. Ship's fund $30.14. Midnight supper disputed. Company will Issue vouchers for additional overtime at payoff and check will be mailed or paid at office. Paul Hall's letter re­ garding agents' conference read and accepted. New treasurer elected. New magazines to be purchased. Crew urged to take better care of wash­ ing machine. Dee. 9—Chairman, E. Such; Secre­ tary, A. Goidsmit. Ship sailed shorthanded. Ship's fund $8.30. Patrol­ man to check washing machine, messrooms, refrigerators, fang and loud speaker. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Nov. 18—Chairman, F. Roweii; Sec­ retary, A. Miiburn, Some misunder­ standing on overtime — settled o.k. Letter written to Seatrain officials concBrning little extra time in- port. Ship's fund $17.02. Report accepted. Discussion on service in messhall and serving time to be according to agree­ ment. • ( i Pace Flfteea LOG Tampa Says All's Smooth TAMPA—Job activity is good and should stay that way in com­ ing weeks, according to Port Agent Tom Banning. The last period had* only one payoff, but eight in-transit ships took a load of men off the beach. The payoff was the Beauregard (WatermanK There were no signons. No' major beefs were reported on any of the ships that called, in­ cluding the WaiTior, Hurricane, Raphael Semnies (Waterman); Bienville, in twice (Pan-Atlantic); Alba, Del Oro (Mississippi), and Alcoa Ranger iAlcoa). given. The receipts are No. A252, for $50, issued by Bill Hall on Feb­ ruary 7, and No. H-71236 for pay­ ment of first quarter dues, issued by patrolman Ted Babkowski on 4" J" 4" January 30. Also awaiting a claim­ Donald W. (Bob) Young Your wife is very anxious to ant is receipt No. H-70682, for $20 hear from you. Write her at Box for the General Fund, 1957. This 6012, Meyers Post Office, Ches, SC. was issued at New Orleans on January 26. ^ $ 4 4 4 Billy K. Nuckols Bob Schahuber February 23rd is just around the Joseph Brodeur wishes you to corner! write him at the Baltimore hall. William Fra^or You are asked to contact your sister, Mary A. Brown, 274 C St., South Boston 27, Mass. 4" 3) 4 4 4 4 Thomas B. Bryant Conrad Tylenda Get in touch with Dr.' Randall B, Your mother is very anxious to Hass, Medical Director, Depart­ hear from you. Write her at 426 N. ment of Health, Education and Chestnut St., Mt. Carmel, Pa. Welfare, Public Health Service 4 4 4 Hospital, Brooklyn 35, NY. Joe Pcnner 4 4 4 Your sister, Margaret Weitzell, The membership is again cau­ Constantlne Harvey wishes you to contact her at 103 tioned to beware of persons You are asked to contact your S. 3rd St., Reading, Pa. soliciting funds on ships in be­ wife, Violet, at 191 m Yesler Way, 4 4 4 half of memorials or any other Seattle, Wash. William Vander Vlist so-called "worthy causes." 4 4 4 Your mother wishes to hear from No "can-shakers" or solicitors Several receipts with no naipcs you. Write her at 33 Caroline PL, have received authorization on them are being held at head­ NE, Grand Rapids. from SlU headquarters to col­ quarters, and payers are urged to 4 4 4 lect funds. contact the patrolmen so that The Boston hall is holding bag­ proper credit for payment can be gage for various men, some of it since 1951. If this gear is not claimed within the next three months, it will have to be disposed of to make space in the baggage room. The baggage is being held for the fohowing; Bob Bowley, Walter LeClair, All of the following SlU families will collect the $200 maternity George Pease, Bowler, J. J. Wil-. benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Hams, Joe Kory, Fred Hart, A. J. Randall Melvin McLemore, born Roy A. Watford, Chickasaw, Ala. Tranawskl, Joe Murphy, Miss December 24, 1956, to Seafarer and Watts, N. Kane, W. Conners, Paul 4 4 4 Mrs. James L. McLemore, Mobile, Jayne Louise Lamb, born Janu­ L. Smith, John O'Snow, Michael Ala. ary 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nash, Louis Zerhire, J. C. Thomp­ son, M. L. Childers, Alf Styron, 4 4 4 James F. Lamb, Levittown, NY. A. H. Swartz. Sylvia Isabel Shattuck, born 4 4 4 4 4 4 September 27, 1956, to Seafarer Mitchell Bracht, born January Raymond Harris and Mrs. Ferftando P. Shattuck, 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ Get in touch with your son, Santa Ana, California. seph Bracht, Newark, NJ. Maurice, at 28 Stanley St., Read­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 Linda Gayle Lambert, born No­ ing, Berks, England. Martha Lynn Baxter, born No­ 4 4 4 vember 28, 1956, to Seafarer and vember 9, 1956, to Seafarer and Land for Sale Mrs. Merton D. Baxter, New Or­ Mrs. Charles D. Lambert, IrvingSeafarer Donald S. Gardner has ton, Ala. leans, ,La. seven plots to offer at Mastic 44 4 4 4 4 Acres, Long Island, New York. Karen-Ann Fatrow. born Janu­ Virgin land, 50 by 225 feet on West Stephanie Diane Thompson, born March 21, 1956, to Seafarer and ary 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. End Ave., Section 9, Map 1315. He Mrs. James C. Thompson, Sun- Solomon Patrow, Wowwotosa, Wis. will sell parts from 1*40 inward. cook, NH. 4 4 4 Inquire at 154 Auborn Avenue or Anna Chariene Gallo, born De­ PO Box 303, Shirley, Long Island. 4 4 4 Emily Elizabeth Gauntlett, born cember 17, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4-4 June 15, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Liugi Gallo, Mobile Ala. Olavi W. Rosenberg Harry A. Gauntlett, Upper Darby, 4 4 4 Niilo and Mildred announce the Margaret Ciffra Poole, born De­ birth of a daughter, Christine Pa. cember 22, 1956, to Seafarer and Marie, January 18, 1957. 4 4 4 Steve Perry, born December 21. Mrs. Milton A. Poole, Rockhill, SC. 4 4 4 " 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eddie Preston Smith 4 4 4 Perry, Mobile, Ala. Roger Alan Mitchell, born Janu­ Get in touch with your sister, ary 13, J957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louise Brode, 111 S. Exeter St., 4 4 4 Alan Steve Watford, born Janu­ George R. Mitchell, New Orleans, Balto., 2, Md. and please write im­ ary 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. I,a. mediately. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Shcppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON • James Sheehan, Agent 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON A. Michelet, Agent . 4202 Canal St. Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES, La Leroy Clarke. Agent 1419 Ryan St. HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South La\vrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Llndsey WUliams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.." Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR Pelaj o 51—La 5 Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoft'. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff CiUette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRErTARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney, Std. R, Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU PORT COLBOHNE Ontario TORONTO. Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMgire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 6171/4 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCCiuVEH. BC..,., 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS ..,.304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD. Ontario .52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 85 St. Pierre St. Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 85 Germajn St. NB Phone; 2-5232 16 Merchant St. Phope 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... .510 Macdonald Ave. BEaeon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Great Main 0290 WILRUNGTON 505 Marine Ave. ALPENA •Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn BUFFALO. NY HYaclnth 9-6165 •i Canadian District HAUFAX. N.S IZOt-i Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM... 130 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 Lakes District ^.1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVEL.AN"D 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 3rd St. Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 I �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND aULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Heavy-Duty Cranes Feature Of Liff-On Pan-Aflanfic C-2s A pioneer in the lift-on area, Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corporation is now moving ahead with its plans to convert its C-2s into containerships, and expects to have the first con­ version completed by mid-summer. Three other C-2s, with which Pan-Atlantic will-*^ launch this liew type of coast­ sponsons, or outboard blisters, will wise service, will be converted be added to the sides of the vessel at later dates. Eventually, oth­ to make it more stable at dockers are expected to be converted under the company's long-range program. Work Starts In April The contract for conversion of the first C-2 into a lift-on capable of carrying 204 loaded trailer bodies has been let to Mobile Ship Repair, Inc., and the actual work is slated to begin early in April. Although the ship's overall length—460 feet—will remain the same, a major change will be ef­ fected in the exterior appearance by adding sponsons which will in­ crease the width by 72 feet. The 60,000 Miles On Atom Fuel WASHINGTON—The submarine Nautilus has run out of fuel—al­ most, After 60,000 miles without a fuel replenishment, the Nautilus has to stop for "bunkers." The' world's first atom powered ship traveled two years on its orig­ inal stock of enriched uranium be­ fore it was decided that fuel re­ placement was in order. Would Slow Down Not that the ship couldn't con­ tinue running, the Navy explained. It's just that it wouldn't have been able to show as much speed and power. The refueling will, mean replac­ ing its uranium slugs with fresh, new ones. The old ones will be tested to see how much further the Nautilus could have traveled before running out o£.energy. Fuel savings and space savings are the two major assets of an atom powered ship which will some day make it possible to re­ place all conventional oil-burning vessels. side. The sponsons will cover some 370 feet amidships, leaving the bow and stern as is. Another major external change will be effected by removing the cargo booms of the conventional C-2 and adding two traveling cranes, one forward and one aft of the ship's superstructure. The deck and below deck sec­ tions will also be completely al­ tered with the conventional hatch­ es made large enough to accommo­ date trailer bodies up to 35 feet long. The trailers will be loaded five deep below the deck with a sixth trailer on the hatch, above the top of each column. The trail­ ers will be special jobs with re­ inforced corner posts to support this kind of loading. Compensate For List The two traveling cranes, which will do the actual lift-on, lift-off work, will be specially-engineered to compensate for any anticipated list of the ship during dockside operations. The cranes will be able to lift loads of up to 60,000 pounds and will be able to complete a loading cycle—one container off and one on—in about five minutes. They will stand on legs that roll on tracks along the ship's deck edges and over the sponson sec­ tions at the forward and aft cargo holds. Jib extensions will overhang the vessel's sides, above the dock apron, so that the containers will travel laterally during the transfer from truck chassis to ship's hold or vice versa. When no longer needed, the hinged extensions will be folded inboard. The containerships, which will retain their present cruising speed of 151^ knots, will be able to oper­ ate In any port where the water is deep enough for them to reach the dock and whare the dock apron will allow a container to be pulled alongside. January 23 Through February 5 Registered Deck A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ..... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... 10 Seattle ••••••oosoaet.. 9 45 17 31 8 4 8 29 37 14 12 15 15 7 6 11 5 22 7 2 1 5 17 1 a 17 6 11 8 Deck A Total Eng. A Deck B Eng. A Deck B 126 251 Eng. B 3 18 8 14 13 2 . 1 2 6 6 12 7 15 7 Eng. B Stew. A 6 57 12 26 4 . 5 16 19 34 12 9 14 18 7 114 Stew. A 239 Stew. B 5 12 1 15 8 1 5 4 16 8 9 5 7 6 stew. B 102 / Totel A 30 165 58 108 35 20 35 77 109 49 44 48 59 24 Tetal A Total B Total Reg. 14 41 14 51 28 5 7 11 39 22 38 18 33 21 - 861 Total B 342 44 206 72 159 63 25 42 88 148 71 82 66 92 45 1 Total Reg. 1203 Shipped Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles ..... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ..... Seattle Total Dock A Deck B 3 7 1 8 0 0 51 Deck A 314 6 3 7 2 20 0 4 6 Deck B 67 Deck C 0 3 0 1 0 ]L 3 0 2 3 12 0 2 4 Deck C 31 Eng. A Eng. Eng.' Stew, C A 7 53 10 -36 6 2 7 13 32 12 11 1 12 7 7 10 8 2 1 4 7 9 7 2 13 7 209 88 Eng. A 5 • is Eng. B 2 8 4 63 3 13 16 12 0 6 1 4 7 3 1 12 2 37 8 0 5 5 1 2 9 18 7 5 Eng. Stew. c A 57 197 stew. Stew. Total B A C Total B 3 5 3 11 7 0 2 4 0 8 7 0 9 5 1 7 3 13 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 1 7 20 11 193 18 36 11 29 91 25 15 4 2 9' '21 44 11 14 120 19 32 34 49 4 ,. 2 59 26 22 18 64 43 720 Stew. Stew. Total B C A Total B 219 Total Total Stiip. . C 9 14 6 26 0 6 10 1 4 4 22 1 12 16 40 225 53 146 40 12 40 56 138 55 105 7 97 56 Tetal Total Ship. C 131 1070 SIU shipping fell off during the last period, as the total registration outpaced the num­ ber of men dispatched to jobs. The total shipping was 1,070; 1,20S men were registered. The tug strike, East Coast longshore strike plus the idling of crews by the transfer of several ships to foreign flags cut heavily into the job est period since last April. The change was only relative, turnover. Only Tampa, Mobile, Lake Charles,' Houston and Boston es­ caped the general decline in ship­ ping. Boston remained good, the same as before; the others gained slightly. The remaining ports all showed marked decreases from the shipping in previous^ weeks. Class A Ratio Up Class A men accounted for the highest percentage . of the total jobs since the SIU seniority ship­ ping system went into effect al­ most two years ago. Class A men filled over 67 percent of the jobs, class B 21 percent and class C the rest. For class C, this was the slow- since months of good shipping have boomed Class C Jobs. The shipping outlook now hinges on the outcome of the dock and tug strikes, since they will affect Atlantic coast shipping at least as far south as Hampton Roads. Generally, this is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair .. . New York: Fair . . . Philadelphia: Uncertain . . . Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Fair ...Tampa: Fair ... Mobile: Good ... New Or­ leans: Good ... Lake Charles: Good .. . Houston: Slow ... Wilmington: Fair . . . San Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good! Artist's conception of scheduied conversion of C-2 freighters to troiiership operations shows movable deck cranes maneuvering truck trailer body into position. When completed,, the ship will be able to carry 204 trailers stacked five deep in the holds and on deck. Hatches will be modified so that trailers up to 35 feet long con be carried below deck. The ship will have movable deck cranes fore and aft, eliminating extensive shoreside facilities now needed on Pan-Atlantic's T-2 "piggyback" ships that carry both oil and trailers^ coastwise. Earth's All Cracked Up^ Study Finds The sea has given up another one of its secrets and revealed what we've suspected all aldng— that the world is cracked. What's more, this crack in the sea's floor has a lot to do with earthquakes. These are the findings of Colum­ bia University scientists who, after five years of investigation, havS learned that in the sea's floor there is a trench 20 miles wide, two miles deep, and running around the world in a continuous line 45,000 miles long. Slices Through Atlantic The fissure roughly bisects the North and South Atlantic, winds around the Cape of Good Hope and across the Indian Ocean, by­ passes Australia, cuts through the South Pacific, and continues paral­ lel with the western coasts of South and North America to about Alaska. One branch of the fissure forks off in the Indian Ocean and reaches into the Arabian Sea and the mainland of Africa. Another branch splits off at Easter Island in the South Pacific and heads for Cape Horn. All along both sides of the crack, the scientists found, are remark­ ably similar mountain ranges about 75 miles wi^e. It had previously been noted that many of the earthquakes in the North and South Atlantic in the past 40 years coincided exactly with the location of the trench in the sea's floor. Now the scientists have learned that earthquakes in other parts of the world also fol­ low the trench. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 February 15, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEED FOR US SHIPS MOUNT ‘AMERICAN COAL UNFAIR TO SIU,’ NLRB CHARGES SIU OF NA PLEDGES NO BASIC CHANGES IN UNION’S POLICY NMU SMOG FOGS COAL SHIP BEEF NO BASIC CHANGE IN POLICIES—SIU OF NA SHIP NEED RISING; BREAKOUTS SLOWED MTD BOARD NAMES HALL PRESIDENT WEISBERGER ELECTED SUP SEC’Y- TREAS. AFL-CIO VOTES RACKETS CODE, ACTS ON 3 UNIONS LABOR BD. UPHOLDS SIU CHARGE AGAINST COAL CO. NEW ILA STRIKE HALTS MAINE-TO-VIRGINIA SHIPS US MAY ACT TO CUT OUT CHINA BONUS NEW RUNAWAYS FILL US YARDS TANKER CREWMEN COLLECT 700 HOURS’ DISPUTED OT BOX SCORE ON US SOCIAL SECURITY WATERMAN ASKS SUBSIDIES ON FIVE TRADE ROUTES CARIB QUEEN CAUSES STIR IN FRANCE STATE CRACKS DOWN ON INSURANCE FRAUD HEAVY-DUTY CRANES FEATURE OF LIFT-ON PAN-ATLANTIC C-2S Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/15/1957 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. XIX, No. 4  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f916e3b6360b18ca62c9a698065e40cb.PDF 94105282f841d1a5506ac0a690b9697d PDF Text Text Vol. XIX No. I SEAFARERS EOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • LUNDEBERG DIES SlUNA Founder Stricken At 56 -Story On Page 3 S; �Page Two SEAFARERS LOG . February 1, 1957 (yit:! ...1 .1." P! '( Increase In PHS Funds WASHINGTON—Cheering news for .Seafarers ahd membere of aU mazitiine unions, is contained in President Eisenhower's Public Health Service budget request. For the first time in the past four years, the administration Is asking for an increase in appropriations for the hospitals, over $5 million all-^" told. restocking. At the major Staten The $44 million request also cov­ The budget request for $44,- Island facility much of the equip­ ers the operating costs of the Car- Pi 11 m < HH if A' ment originally ilnstalled in 1935 ville Leprosarium, the narcotics when the place; was built is in hospital in Lexington, Ky.; and the need of replacement. Additional mental hospital at Fort Worth, help in the laboratories and more Texas. clerical help will be hired. The funds will also serve to meet civil service pay increases of recent yearsi 'The Hol)by-lIoover program, prc^duct of ex-president Herbert Hoover's commission studies, and Drug supplies, shown here being checked by an employee at Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, former Staten sland USPHS hospital, and other equipment will be seciretarY of Health, Education and replenished under new PHS budget. Requested appropria­ W^elfare, oplled for the closing tions for USPHS program provide $5 million increase prima­ down of all medical facilities for rily to build up supply lists in USPHS hospitals throughout seamen. Initially, in 1953, efforts the country. were made to reduce the number of hospitals, closing down Fort In a dramatic about-face after Stanton and Mobiie. Savannah was similarly threatened but was years of opposition, a spokesman saved after widespread protests for the Norwegian shipping inter­ by Seafarers -and maritime unions. ests has come out in- favor of a strong US merchant marine. "The Met With Eisenhower "Norwegian Shipping News," a Later in the year the real intent trade publication, declared it- wel­ of the Hobby-Hoover program was comed a sizable active merchant revealed when proposals for a com­ navy under the US flag to aid the A formal reply to NMU President Joseph Curran's attack on the SlU and the International plete shutdown were advanced. Western world in times of crisis. Brotherhood of Longshoremen has been filed with the AFL-CIO executive council. In a Once ag^in, strong protests by the The declaration is expected to help letter addressed to AFL-CIO President George Meany, SlU of NA vice-presidents Paul Hall SIU, and in particular, a meeting knock the props out from under on the subject between SIU of NA opponents of "50-50" in the ciu> and Morris Weisberger, acting • president Harry Lundeberg and rent session of Congress. on behalf of the SlU of North full years from 1936 to 1947. Yet and undermining the SIU of North President Eisenhower, succeeded Norwegian shipping interests America, answered issues Curran now, for opportunistic rea-' America. We speak of the United in staving off the closings. andthe Norwegian government International Seamen's Union,' an sons, attacks the SlU's formatloVi raised by Curran at the time of the However, one result of the at­ last New York longshore election. and defends that sordid period of abortive ILA-sponsored organiza­ tack on the hospitals was the par­ have long been prominent among opponents of "50-50" legislation tion ... On that occasion, Curran issued NMU history. ing down of the budget appropria­ and other action designed to assist Gave Them Space In 'Pilot' "As late as 1945, after nine years' an open statement to the press in tions to rock-bottom levels with US ship operators Apparently, the form of copies of a letter to .service to the party cause, Curran "The two ranking officers of this the result that the hospitals were though, the Suez crisis has brought Meany assailing the SIU and the could still say in public, 'We heart­ so-calied seamen's union openly caught in a squeeze betweeli rising JBL for seeking to win new repre­ ily hail... the entke Soviet nation boasted that their purpose was to costs of operation and reduced ap­ home forcefully the need for plenty of US shipping to keep sentation for longshoremen in New for all they've achieved under the raid legitimate maritime unions propriations. Western Europe from economic York. In the course of the state­ great and wise leadership'of Com­ ... When their intent was exposed, The new budget request repre­ collapse. rade Stalin.' (Pilot, October 19, ment he said of the SIU: "As you Curran utilized the pages of his sents a complete about-face by the Only US Has $ know, NMU was built on the ashes 1945). Yet Curran criticises the official union newspaper to give Department. It. recognizes the need of a corrupt organization . . . The SIU for opposing NMU in those ILA, an expelled organization, an for the hospitals and discontinues "History has shown,"'th^g article says, "that the Western Wiorld SIU ... is what is left of an or­ years! opportunity to issue a blanket de­ the meager diet of funds to which needs a substantial reserve of ton­ ganization formed many years ago CP Break Came Late the hospitals ha'd been subject. nial . . ." nage to be activated in times of for the purpose of destroying "It wasn't until 1947, a§ the re­ In addition to serving seamen, crisis and only the United States The letter cited a "third instance NMU." sult of various pressures, and un­ of Curran's preference and support the PHS hospitals take care of can afford to build and maintain The SIU of NA answer declared der competition from Harry for dual and hostile organizations" Coast Guardsmen and certain such a fleet. that "In taking issue with the Fed­ Bridges for a leading role in mari­ in the American Coal beef. "Cur­ civilian civil service employees. "In order to keep a permanent eration's considered position" (on time, that Curran finally began his reserve fleet, a nation must have ran supported a local affiliate of the longshore election) "Curran break with the Communists. As late a sizable activei merchant navy as publicly attacked the SIU with a as 1949 he was still ousting the party District 50, United Mine Workers a_nucleus and trained and experi­ —which had no deep sea agree, set of vicious lies and half-truths, machine from NMU office. As late enced seamen and ship operators. ments—against the contract claims and in doing so presented his opin­ as December, 1955, after the mer­ "On these grounds, we welcome of the AFL-CIO affiliates, one of ions as a spokesman of the AFL- ger, he was still complaining about the new building programunder them an organization which had a CIO and a member of the Ethical the threat of the Communists to way in American yards . ^ . A Practices Committee. We must his organization. He evidently 20-year record of support for the The Italian . Line, operators of continuation and extension of the NMU..." ' "therefore answer in the proper found it difficult to dissolve the the Andrea Doria, and the Swedish Ridiculing Cun-an's pretensions American Line have agreed to a present program would ... be marriage." forum." beneficial to the whole Western After reviewing the many in­ toward supporting "unity" in mari­ settlement of suits resulting from world." Sacrificed Labor's Policies time, the letter recalled how Cur­ The SIU statement declared fur­ stances in which Curran, at differ­ ran destroyed the Conference of the collision of the Doria and the ther: "The Curran record in the ent times, has taken exactly oppos­ American Maritime Unions, when Stockholm. Terms of the settle­ trade union movement is shot ing positions on the same issue, the "involved in an internal political ment call for both companies to through with fickle opportunism; letter asks, "How . . . can anyone, war. He decided-it was to his ad­ drop their lawsuits against each p.b. I, 1957 Vo!. XIX No. 5 with the sacrifice of labor's policies place any trust or confidence in vantage, and did not hesitate to other. for personal advancement; with what Curran will say or do ... who A joint liability fund of $4,400,Immature, erratic shifts of position, will Brother Curran stab in the denounce other members of 000 would "be set up to satisfy CAMU ... and with basic unreliability. The back next?" claims of passengers and shippers PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer "Is it any accident," the letter against the two concerns. Insur­ Turning to Curran's role on the record clearly indicates that on HERBERT- BRAND. Editor. RAY DENISON. more than one occasion Curran has waterfront, the letter pointed out asks, "that the only .effective unity ance companies would add to the Managing Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN. Art allied himself . . . with organiza­ "he was no 'Johnny-come-lately' in that ever existed on Curran's side fund bringing it over $6 million. Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SPIVACX. tions directly dual and hostile to his support of ILA. Three and a was his ten year loyalty to Harry The total of such pending claims Staff Writers. BILL MOODY. Oulf Area the Federation and that he has suc­ half years ago, when the entire Bridges?" amounts to nearly- $150 million. Representative. Supporting a charge that Curran The two companies would iapply in ceeded in weakening and hamper­ labor movement, including Walter ..Page 10 ing the labor movement according­ Reuther, then CIO president, stood has "run away from every situation the' courts for a limitation on their Directory Editorials -Page 11 ly." solidly behind you and the Execu­ in which he could have utilized his financial liability. Page 10 In dealing with Curran's attack tive Council in acting against ILA, strength to further Federation pol­ If all claims are settled out-of- ,Final Di^atch Page 14 on the SIU, the letter stated: "This Curran equivocated.and took a dim icy and the policy of the CIO be­ court then there would never bcr a Letters Page 7 was purely and simply a cover-up view of the AFL action. The AFL's fore the merger," the letter re­ court finding on"the" blame for the Personals, Notices .' Recent Arrivals Page 6 of Cun-aii s and the NMU's role in forthright action . . . was for him called his behavior after Bridges collision. Page 4 the early days of maritime labor. an opportunity to advance his and the Comrauhist-dominated Na­ However, the agreement on set­ Shipping Roundup Page 7 As you recall, the^SIU was formed strength on the docks. He did not tional Union of Marine Cooks and ting UP a joint fund indicates that Your Dollar's Worth by a group of seamen who wanted hesitate, covertly and openly, to Stewards had been booted out of the operators jointly accept blame a democratic, non-Communist la­ oppose the IBL and support ILA the CIO. for the collision in accord with Published biweekly at the headquarters two elec­ The expulsion of Bridges and his the report that was filed by a com­ ef the Seafarers intcA-national Union, At­ bor organization and who could not throughout the first a'Gulf District, AFL-CiO> i7S Fourth longshore union "left Curran as mittee of US marine experts with lantic stomach the role of being captives tions ... Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth *-4600. Entered as second class matter "In the subsequent two year pe­ the major spokesman for CIO in the House Merchant Marine Com­ at of the waterfront, section of the the Post Office in Brooklyn, NY, under Communist Party. The NMU, as riod, Curran went so far as to sup­ maritime and the responsible offi­ mittee. The report criticized^ both the Act of Aug. 24; 1912. 120 • Curran himself hag admitted, was port and encourage a dual and cial to devise ways and means of sides for the handling of the'ships a captive of this group for eleven hostile operation aimed at raiding before the collision. (Continued on page 15) 399,000 as against $39,011,000 ap­ propriated last year means the end of the Hobby-Hoover policy of cutting the ground from under the Public Health Service hospitals. It also comes at a time when the hos­ pitals are desperately in need of new equipment and added man­ power. One of the Immediate benefits of the new funds will be to build up an inventory of badly-needed medical supplies. Tbe hospitals have been scraping along from hand .to mouth on many items be­ cause they did not have funds for Back Strong US Shipping SlU of NA Answers Curran Smear In Letter To Meany Seffle Dor/a Crash Suits SEAFAKERS LOG 1:5^- -• I' ~ it �-Fehmur 1> 19ST Fire Thre* SEAFARERS LOG SlU Mourns Lundeberg Loss Death Ends Many Years Of Militant Leadership SAN FRANCISCO—Harry Lundeberg, the founder of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and the leading figure in maritime for over two decades, died of a heart attack in Peninsula Hospital on Monday, January 28. Death came to the 56-year-old president of the+ SIU of NA just a few days half of American seamen the maritime section of the Com­ which reached back into the early munist Party on behalf of the men before his expected dis­ 1930's. It was Lundeberg who led he represented. charge from the hospital. the revival of maritime unions in Word of his death visibly affect­ He had suffered a mild the United States, beginning with ed many oldtimers at the SUP hall bitter and tumultuous 1934 here, and drew tribute from lead­ heart seizure January 20. the maritime strike. From there he ing figures in maritime and Gov­ His passing cut short a mili­ pressed ahead reientlessly, battling ernment. California's Governor tant, crusading career on be­ shipowners, the Government and Goodwin J. Knight, Secretary of Cap or white "Lundeberg Stetson" became Sailor's garb. Lundeberg's Legacy: A Flourishing Union The successor to Andrew Furuseth as the secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1936, Harry Limdeberg con­ tinued in that post until his sudden death Monday. Between these two men lies the history — of American maritime union­ shipped out of England on the ni­ ism. troglycerine boats and had ships At strike meeting (I); SUP bq. groimd breaking (r). '46 stop-work meeting in 'Frisco gets latest news. Lundeberg's legacy is the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, embracing 45 autono­ mous unions of marine crafts on-all coasts,, the Great Lakes, Canada and Alaska. He was its founder and only president. California labor know him as its marine spokesman and as a vicepresident of its • powerful State Federation of Labor from 1938 on. He had also been president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment since June, 1955. Quit Maritime Federation Lundeberg was a rough and tum­ ble fighter who always spoke, dressed and acted like a sailor. In 1947, he blithely walked in on a lawyers' convention in Santa Cruz, Calif., where the late Sen. Robert Taft was to make a speech. He left that meeting with a concession on the hiring hall from the co­ author of the Taft-Hartley Law which enabled all maritime unions to stay in business and prosper. Like Furuseth, Lundeberg was born in Norway, on March 25, 1901, the son of Allette and Gunnar Lundeberg of Oslo. His father and three of his brothers had been sea­ men, and he first went to sea at ten. During the first World War, hel Lundeberg rose to fame as leader of seamen during better and bloody 1934 strike of Seamen and longshoremen on West Coast. Strike paved the way for revival of mari­ time unions and birth of SIU of North America. torpedoed under him a couple of times. He saiied under nine diffeient fiags before settling in the US in 1919. He joined the SUP on a transfer from the Australian Seamen's Un­ ion and made Seattle his home. A dynamic organizer, he became Seattle agent for the SUP in 1934, a year after he gained US citizen­ ship. The SUP then was a part of the old International Seamen's Union, which had never recovered from the 1921 strike fiasco. A new union-smashing assault was launched by shipowners that year, and Lundeberg came to the forefront of the sailors' movement. Out of the bitter, bloody '34 strike emerged the Maritime Federation of the Pacific, a brief alliance be­ tween Lundeberg and longshore leader Harry Bridges. Quit M'time Federation But Lundeberg quit the presi­ dency of the Maritime Federation when he became SUP secretary in 1936. The short-lived excursion convinced him the Communists were maneuvering to gain control of the unions solely for political purposes. After the '36 strike that fall, the West Coast unions gained a wage increase and recognition of the hir(Continued on page 15) Labor James P. Mitchell, San Francisco's Mayor Christopher and key shipping leaders paid high tribute to his courage. Mitchell described Lundeberg as a man "who devoted a lifetime to improving conditions for seamen, and was a great American- and a fine labor official. His wisdom and courage will be greatly missed." J. Paul St. Sure, president of the Pacific Maritime Association; Randolph Sevier, head of Matson Navigation: George Killion, presi­ dent of American President Lines, and Roger D. Lapham, former head of the American-Hawaiian Steam­ ship Company, with all of whom Lundeberg battled without quarter to win economic gains for his mem­ bership, acknowledged his honesty in negotiations. Kept His Word "Whenever Harry Lundeberg gave his word, he kept it to the letter," Killion said. "Through many collective bargaining crises I have never had need for a writ­ ten document to support a com­ mitment by Mr. Lundeberg on be­ half of his saUors." Lapham's message echoed these sentiments; "If you made a deal with him, you knew he would live up to it. Once you came to an un­ derstanding with him, he went to bat with his own people to see that it was carried out to the letter." "His personal leadership was largely responsible for the strong position of the SUP and SIU in na­ tional maritime union affairs," St. Sure noted. Paying tribute to Limdeberg on behalf of the SIU-A&G District, Secretary - Treasurer Paul Hall characterized his contribution to maritime unionism in these words: "Andrew Furuseth's great con­ tribution to seamen was the 1915 (Continued on page 15) "There was a time when he alone stood between the na­ tion and the Soviet power in American waters." Here Sailors fight to defend picket line against CP raid. �SEAFARERS Pase Four LOG Chilean Unionists Visit SlU • Febrnary'l* January 9 Through January 22 Port BostonNew York Philadelphia .......... • • • Baltimore ^.... • • • • • • • 4 Noi-folk • «• • •• • « Savannah '. 1. • • • • • •• « Tampa ................ • • » Mobile .... ••• New Orleans Lake Charles Houston .... Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle • • t •I • • • • 4 • t » •• I 0• • • •• 4 Members of trade unions in Chile listen intently as interpre­ ter (with arm outstretched) explains SlU operations during group's visit to SlU headquarters. Sitting behind interpreter is representative of US State Department under auspices of whicn group is studying trade union methods in this country. At right of interpreter is SEAFARERS LOG staff member who conducted tour of headquarters facilities. Texas Court Spins 'Vfreck' Law Around ...... .. 351 Total Port Oock A 8 Boston . New York . . . .......... T03 Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Savannah ...' Tampa .'.,.. Mobile ...... New Orleans Lake Charles Houston .... Wilmington '. San Francisco 12 Dock e 8 10 1 9 13 2 3 4 4 1 8 3 8 13 Deck C 1 '9 0 10 3 8 0 0 2 1 2 1 9 19 . Shipped Cno. Ens. Eng. C A. 7 2 82 13 14 6 15 . 9 r 10 13 6 1 5 2 7 -4 32 10 9 9 16 9 5 4 19 12 17 13 5 20 2 SI 4 6 0 1 S 2 3. 4 11 17 stew. A 6 71 10 26 >8 7 11 14 45 4 12 7 18 13 stew. stew. Tetel B. ,v 1 2 9 7 4 2 0 4 2 5 3 6 6 • c. 4 12 2 11 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 4 4 20 .- A 21 256 49 87r 34 . 19 24 32 122 25 50 23 60 46 Total B. 11 32 9 J?7 33 7 7 -8 18 12 22 11 26 32 Total Total c- Ship. 10 41 41 329 4 62 42 156 12 . 79 17 -43 4 35 2 42 7 147 4 41i 10 . 82 9 43 24 110 56 134 AUSTIN, Texas—Backers of state "right to work" laws Seattle ..... Deck Deck Eng. Eng. stew. stew. Stew. Totol Total Total. Total Deck Eng. have been set back on their heels here by a state court ruling c B ' c c B A B Ship. A • B A A C 60 78 848 353 87 65 243 108 99 255 242 1,345 Total ... 252 which has completely reversed the. application of the law. SIU job activity increased agaiq over the past two weeks, and was up to a total of 1,345 The Texas Supreme Court has • ruled that the state's "right to ship in a union as well as the right men shipped. Registration lagged at 1,160. non-membership." The overall picture indicates that shipping will rise again in coming weeks, due to addi­ work" law means a worker of "The intent seems obvious to ^ cannot be fired on account of mem­ protect employees in the exercise tional ship breakouts for the-* bership in a union. of free choice of joining or not coal trade. The "wreck" laws now on the joining a union. The purpose of Six ports matched the in­ books in 17 states provide that no worker can lose his job because of non-membership or membership In a union. Normally this has been interpreted to mean that un­ ions could not sign any kind of union shop or maintenance of membership contract which re­ quires a worker to be a union member to hold his job under the contract. Now the Texas court maintains, the law also means a union mem­ ber must be protected by the State. Fired for Organizing The case arose when the Bryan, Texas, fire department fired Don Lunsford for organizing a Fire Fighters local. Texas unionists de­ cided to go to court on the firing on the basis of the stale "right to W'Ork" legislation. The Texas Supreme Court said that the state legislature intended to protect "the right of member- SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be: February 6 February 20 March 6 March 20 Aprif 3 ' Book Lays PQ-17 Loss To British Navy Head the statute is to afford equal op­ crease lor the period, including portunity to work to both classes Boston, New York, Norfolk, Tampa, Wilmington and Seattle. Declines of employees." were listed in Philadelphia, Balti­ more, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Houston and San Francisco. In addition. Savannah and Mobile continued the same pace as before. Shipping Catches Up Class A shipping finally caught up with the A registration. Class A men also filled the largest pro­ A pension plan for tankermen is portion of the total jobs in the 11 the first order of business with the months since mid-February, 1956. Sailors Union of the Pacific. The Class A men shipped 63 percent union is out to get a pension ar­ of the jobs, while class B filled 19 rangement from Standard Oil, Un­ percent aiid class C the remainder. ion Oil and other West Coast tank­ The class A lob percentage was er outfits comparable to that of the seven percent over two weeks ago Pacific Maritime A.ssociation pen­ and 15 percent above what it was one month ago when it hit a low sion agreement. of 48 percent i . 4" 4" Agreement has been reached be­ The following is the forecast port tween the Marine Cooks and Stew­ by port: ards and its contracted employers Boston: Fair . . . New York: Good to set up a seniority arrangement. . . . Philadelphia: Good . • . Balti­ The seniority system is designed more: Good . . . Norfolk: Good to reduce the number of casuals ... Savannah: Fair.,. Tampa: Fair and one-trippers on West Coast . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New Orleans: ships, reserving employment for Should improve . . . Lake Charles: professional seamen. Thirty-one Good . . . Houston: Good . . Wildays or more employment since minerton: Fair . . . San Francisco: June 24, 1955 and payment of dues Good ... Seattle: Good; needs deck and initiation fees to the union are and engine department ratings. two of the requirements for senior­ ity. 4 4 4" A new wrinkle in welfare bene­ fits, severance pay, is being sought by the Staff Officers Association. The Union has asked that the trus­ tees of the welfare plan provide severance pay benefits to any member of the union who had been in the industry a minimum num­ ber of years. The is-sue is now going to arbitration for a decision. 4 4 4 Unemployment insurance amend­ ments in Ohio are the first order of business for the Great Lakes Dis­ trict, SIU. Under existing law, sea­ men are eligible for unemployment insurance dining a 40-week period, but are barred during a specific twelve weeks when Lakes boats are usually laid up. One of the most dramatic and tragic battles in which Sea­ farers were involved during World War II is being fought all over again—but this time with books instead of bullets. The incident is the virtual"*" destruction—in July, 1942—of of aircraft carriers, battleships, Convoy PQ-17, the first con­ cruisers and destroyers. voy to Russia containing American ships under British command. A British historian has blamed top British naval leaders for the dis­ aster. Seafarers Manned Ships Seafarers and SUP members have a very personal interest in this convoy—better known to them as the "Fourth of July" convoy— because they manned most of the 20 American freighters in the 33ship fleet which left Iceland- on June 27, 1942, ^vith 188,000 tons of cargo for Russia. Protecting the convoy, when it sailed from Reykjavik, was a task force of destroyers, sloops, cor­ vettes, "ack-ack" ships, armed trawlers, rescue vessels and British subs. Covering the convoy's flank, about 100 miles to the east, was anofher protective fleet consisting ^ B AI='<A PORTCCAI.l. *1216 E.6ALTiM3IS 8«CC^D^AI ©ALT7M£»ee It soon became apparent that the Nazis had no .intention of letting the convoy reach its destination. Despite the^heavy protection, Nazi bomber and torpedo planes broke through a rain of bullets and by July 4 they had sunk three freight­ ers including the Calmar Liberty ship Christopher Newport. Only 11 Shipd Survived Nevertheless, on the evening of July 4 the convoy commander, act­ ing on orders fjom London, or­ dered the merchantmen to scatter and proceed on their own. By July 7, PQ had lost 18 freighters with 100,000 tons of cargo, and even­ tually only 11 ships reached Arch­ angel. Now the issue has been reopened with the publication in London of a new book which holds the Brit­ ish Admiralty responsible for th®^ debacle. In his book, "The War at Sea," Captain S. W. Roskill blames Ad­ miral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound for the tragedy which, he says, "in the light of pi-esent knowl­ edge could easily have been avoided." Captain Roskill says^ that the Admiralty had a tendency to direct operations at sea from Whitehall. He claims that if the scatter order had been sent to the convoy's com­ manding officer for action as he saw fit, "the convoy and escort would have been kept together." i What's more. Captain Roskill " takes a swipe at Sir Winston Churchill for writing in his history of the war that he knew nothing ,about the Admiralty's order until after the war was over. The Prime Minister, says th®. captain, sho^s A "lapse of memory." • �FeVtiUU^ 1. 19fT 5? iEAFAREnS LOG Storm DaiAages TranMtlantIo ILA Bids For AFL-CIO Truce, Promises Reform Although it was the yvinner in three successive New York dock elections, the International Longshoremen's Association has asked that It be allowed to surrender to the AFL-CIO. In a statement released by ILA President William Bradley last week, the ILA promised it would adhere to a ten-point-•— program of reforms as a basis course, awaits further proof of the An MTD committee is invited t« for proving it is worthy of re­ ILA's ability to carry out its inten­ represent any dock worker who photo taken by crewman Aysoni and sent in by bosun Bilyk, shows some of storm damage done to Transatlantic enroute from Singapore to Japan. Storm, believed caused by Ty­ phoon Polly, caused injury to chief mate and endang.ered .crew for 15 dayi. NY Mulls Plan To Peg Jobless $ To Pay Scale A novel approach to unemployment insurance in which the benefits would be pegged to the rise in earning powers is be­ ing considered by New York State.^ The program would prob­ ably include an increase in the ; present level of unemploy­ ers. This would work out to about $40.00 a week at present levels, but ment benefits as well. The proposal would provide that the unemployment insurance bene­ fit be pegged at half of the,average weekly wage of production work- Icy Blasts Don't Slow NY Shipping NEW YORK—Even with the good shipping, this port has been a good place for polar bears during the past two weeks. Temperatures ranged from zero up to 20 degrees, with plenty of ice and snow. There has been so much ice in the Hudson River, according to Assistant Secretary - Treasurer Claude Simmons, that some of the •hips have been taking as much as three hours to breast into a dock and tie up. But in spite of the weather, the port was busy.with a total of 36 ships that arrived for payoff, signon and in transit. Among the pay­ offs was the tanker Big Bend (Martrade) which was laid up and trans­ ferred foreign. In addition. Bloomfield's Genevieve Peterkin, which stopped off here in transit, got a new name. She is now the Alice Birown, replacing the former Alice Brown which was sold to another company some tiipe ago. Bloomfield also operates the Mary Adams, Neva West and Margaret Brown, all of which are supposed to be swapped for States Marine C-2s sometime after June. She already has one C-2, the Lucille Bloomfield. would go up as wage levels rise. Since most SIU shipping compa­ nies have their headquarters here, the change would be of consider­ able benefit particularly to -Sea­ farers in the class B and C senior­ ity brackets. These men are eligi­ ble for unemployni^nt payments under application of the 60-day contract clause. At present, the State's unem­ ployment benefits are -at a $36 a week ceiling.. Any change in the dollars and cents level has to be voted by the legislature, "making it very difficult to "adjust benefits promptly to meet rising costs and earnings. In additionj the legislature will be asked to vote an increase in disability pay and a contribution of up to $150 for hospital expenses of families living in the state. Chances for adoption of the" latter two proposals are not .considered favorable. entering the Federation. tions. feels he Is being discriminated The ten-point program put forth against. The Bradley statement acknow­ ledged that the AFL-CIO has been by ILA is as follows: . • Support of the AFL-CIO's and • Adherance to the principles of the MTD's organizing, legislatlvo Justified In its position towards ILA and agreed that the ILA was the AFL-CIO constitution and pro­ and economic program with a view finding It impossible %> continue tection and advancement of work- toward eventually gaining mem­ indefinitely outside the ranks of bership in the MTD. organized labor. "The Interna­ • Support of efforts to reduce The following statement was tional Longshoremen's Associa­ issued jointly by the SIU and strife and bitterness on the water­ tion," It said,. "realizes more pro­ the International Brotherhood front. foundly than ever before, the need of Longshoremen: • Authorization for the presi­ to gain readmission to the organiz­ "The ILA statement proves dent of the MTD to appoint a ed labor movement." the correctness of the AFL-CIO three-man supervisory body, in­ The dramatic announcement by position with respect to the cluding himself, to see that the the ILA came after a series of waterfront situation. The ILA program is carried out. meetings initiated by that organi­ must now show that actions zation with representatives of the speak louder than words. We IBL and the SIU. Prior to the are certain that at the proper last New York waterfront election, time the Federation (AFL-CIO) ILA, in similar meetings, had re­ will make judgment on that fused to abide by demands that basis. It live up to the AFL:CIO's clean­ "The International Brother­ up mandate. ILA won the election hood of Longshoremen and the convincingly enough. But the fact Seafarers International Union, that IBL got 7,500 votes and per­ Atlantic and Gulf District, were sisted in its campaign, with the —and still are—concerned with support of the SIU, was enough The largest non-union millinery " 1)' Protecting the longshore to convince ILA leaders that a new worker at the dock level, shop in Massachuettts, the Paul course was needed if they were " 2) Protecting the ~ IBL and Hat Co. of Worcester, has been' ever to end Federation opposition its interests, signed to a contract by the United to them. Hatters, Cap and Millinery Work­ "3) Uph"blding the position Must Satisfy AFL-CIO ers. About 150 workers are covered At the meetings, the ILA asked of. the AFL-CIO. by the one j'ear eontract which "Meanwhile, the status is un­ what it had to do to win a truce provides wage and welfare gains. and was told that the only course changed. The"" IBL will continue 4" i i its publication, the Waterfront open was to satisfy the Federation After being on strike for eight News, and will continue to act that it had followed the AFL man­ in protection of the interests months in the company's Winches­ date of 1953. ter, 'Va., plant, .members of the As the ILA itself acknowledged and welfare of longshore work­ United Rubber Workers Union in its statement, "the AFL-CIO ers. have called for a nationwide boy­ "The Bradley statement ac­ cott against the O'Sullivan Rubber marine union representatives stat­ ed that the conversations and dis­ curately descx-ibes the conver­ Corporation. Unions and their cussions in no wise are to be sations and their results." members are urged not to handle construed as a commitment . . . or purehase O'Sullivan heels, soles and that in the final analysis, the ing conditions- and welfare of and plastic products. The company, determination of the fitness of an longshore workers. , whicj^ advertises its product as organization to wear the AFL-CIO • Establishment of internal the country's "No. 1 heel," pays 40 label was up to AFL-CIO president union democracy. to 50 cents hourly below organized George Meany, as executor of • Equal treatment of all bona- plants. Federation policy, the Executive fide longshore workers, including S" 4" 4" Council and the Federation itself." those who support the IBL. Ringling Brothers will be back • Full recognition of the IBL on the road this spring after sign­ Of interest to Seafarers in the ILA's statement is its plea that the and its existing agreements. ing a union agreement with. the • Opposition to any efforts by Amei'ican Guild of Variety Artists IBL ask the SIU to "cease such of its activities as have in the past the Communist Party or Harry for about 300 circus entertainers. been directed against the Interna­ Bridges to extend their influence The agreement ended a year-long tional Longshoremen's Associa­ on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. dispute between the circus, AGVA • Establishment of recognized and the Teamsters Union. Seafar­ tion." The ILA also pledged support of the Maritime Trades auditing and accounting proce­ ers in several cities aided AGVA Department and, in the event of dures in all its affiliates. during its picketing of the circus • No discrimination in employ­ last year. its return ^to the Federation, asked for admission to that Depai'tment. ment ai^ainst men who have sup­ 4 4. 4; Action on these matters, of ported the IBL or still support it. The Canadian Pacific railroad is running again following the end of a nine-day strike by 3,000 locomo­ tive firemen. The strikers were protesting layoff of firemen on diesel-powered trains. An agree­ ment to arbitrate the dispute re­ sulted in a return to work. Frozen Out More Ways Than One Speak Out At SIU Meetings Unidentified deck gang members aboard tapker Big Bend are shown chipping ice off rigging while ship was in Portland, Maine. Crewmembers themselves were frozen out of jobs when ship subsequently transferred to runaway flag. (Photo.courtesy Portland Press Herald}. Under the Union constitution every member attending a Un­ ion meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting —chairman, reading clerk and recording secretary. Your Un­ ion urges you to take an active part in meetings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue un­ der discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings and let their ship­ mates know what's on their minds. �Tramp Subsidy Plan Due For Airing In Congre^ WASHINGTON—Proposals to offer operating subsidies to tramp ships will get a thorough airing at this session of Congress. Representative James Byrne (Dem.-Pa.) has rein­ troduced a bill to that effect which would subsidize both Such plans have the support of the dry cargo and tankships in the SIU which has long held that US tramp trades. The Byrne bill was first offered late in last year's session when it admittedly did not have much chance of passage. This time the bill is expected to get full consid­ eration in light of plans of both Senate and House maritime com­ mittees to study an overhaul of the 1936 Merchant Ivlarine Act. All o/ the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Alexander Guss Janavaris, born December 26, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. GuSs A. Janavaris, Astoria, NY. 4* 4" 4" 4" 4" 4» 4" 4 4" 4« 4 4 4 4 Jo Ann Caruso, born December 20, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Giuseppe Caruso, New Orleans, La. Daryl Leif Libby, born Decem­ ber 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herbert Libby, Lincolnville, Me. Arlene Frances Perkins, born November 6, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Woodrow W. Perkins, New Orleans, La. Richard Anthony Nauman, born December 21, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Allan Richard Nauman, Baltimore, Md. Michelle Ann Labenz, born De­ cember 21, 1956, to Seafarer and Mis. James Labenz, Glenolden, Pa. 4 4 4 4 44 Billy Ann Bennett, born June 3, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles B. Bennett, Kenner, La. Annie Patricia Thompson, born November 5, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred D. Thompson, Flomaton, Ala. 4 •i« 4 Thomas J. Hilburn, Jr. born Jan­ uary 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas J. Hilburn, Fairhope, Ala. 4 4 4 Karen Lucille Hao, born January 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward Hao, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Dawn Patricia Patin, born No­ vember 6, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luther J. Patin, New Orleans, La. Valerie Jean Spenee, born De­ cember 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leonard C. Spence, Brook­ lyn, NY. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Nick Sebastian Singh, born De­ cember 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kenneth S. Singh, Philadel­ phia, Pa. Lawrence Aubrey Price, Jr., born December 24, 1956, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Lawrence A. Price, Baltimore, Md. Theresa Louise Cutrer, born De­ cember 16, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. George S. Cutrer, Mobile, Ala. f-'-' \ SEAFARERS LOG Faro SI* David Guy Horton III, born Au­ gust 7,- 1956,. t.o .Seafarer and Mrs. D^vid G. Horton, Mobile, Ala. j.. operators should be assisted acrossthe-board instead of limiting bene­ fits to a select few. The bill would give a tramp or contract operator an operating sub­ sidy whenever he competes with a foreign flag bidder for available bulk cargoes.- The subsidy would run for the duration of a contract­ ed voyage or time-chartered series of voyages. If foreign bidders did not compete for the business, no subsidy would be paid. Subsidies would be based on es­ timates of fair and reasonable costs of the lowest-priced foreign com petitor. For practical purposes this means that US tramps would receive the difference between the cost of operating a runaway flag ship and US-flag costs. The subsidies would cover the same expense items as , are now subsidized in the liner trades, in­ cluding insurance, maintenance, re­ pairs, wages and subsistence. One of the major features of the bill calls for the subsidies to be. paid,only to those operators who arrange to replace their existing ships. This feature ^would serve to upgrade the existing tramp fleet which consists very largely of Libertys with only a handful of more modern, faster vessels. • February 1. 1987 '• f; .... : V, •' 1 Don't Leff Thiil Happen To You! Baito Has Few Beefs, Many Jobs BALTIMORE — Shipping has slowed up here but was still at a comfortable level above the 150job mark during the past two weeks. All the ships in port have been in good condition, with few beefs to speak of, according to Port Agent Earl Sheppard. One item held over for clarification con­ cerned a carpenter on a Calmar ship who was required to renew the shackles on the ship's running gear. All other beefs were easily handled. A total of 11 payoffs, 12 sign-ons and 17 in-transits were listed for the period. Among the sign-ons was the Andros Legend, the for­ mer Ocean Nora (Ocean Trans), sold to Colonial Steamship. Colo­ nial now has two Libe'rtys, the Charles Dunaif and Andros Leg­ end; two T-2 tankers, the Seatiger and Ivy, and the supertankers Orion Clipper and Orion Planet. Aside from the sale. Ocean Transportation also disposed of two other Libertys recently, by transferring them to foreign-flag operation. These were the Ocean Rose and Ocean Nimet. The com­ pany still has one Liberty, the Ocean Ulla; a C-4, the Ocean Eve­ lyn, and four C-2s, the Ocean Deb­ orah, Ocean Dinny, Ocean Eva and Ocean Joyce. In other developments, the up­ per portions of Chesapeake Bay have been frozen over during the spell of extreme cold weather that hit the Atlantic coast in mid-Jan­ uary. Even Coast Guard cutters found the. going rough as they went to the rescue of icebound mo­ tor' tankers.an4 barge, tows. Safety on the Job should be the concern of every worker. But more so t^an In any shoreside oeeupatlon. It should be the Brst concern of men who make their living on the sea. For conditions on a ship are far different from those ashore. Shipboard facilities usuaily cannot provide comprehen­ sive treatment for injured Seafarers, end certainly are not on a par with thfise which can be found ashore. Often the best hat can be done for an injured man is to give him first aid. Sometimes hazardous transfers to other ships are re­ quired, and hospital facilities in foreign ports are often not comparable to those Stateside. Thus any accident which happens aboard a ship, even a minor one, is magnified by the nature of seafaring. This makes safety all the more Important for Seafarers, Think safe. Play it safe. 1 r.y 's'l C ii' ^ ^ '7.^ •.••.feV'.- .-V \i:r* �Fcbrnary 1; 1957 SEAFARERS « '-'k Page Sereu LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Morse Halts Ships To American Coal ; Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius How To Conserve On Fuel WASHINGTON—^Picket line action by engineers, mates and Seafarers has won a major victory over the strikeboimd American Coal Company. Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse announced that the Government would not release any more ships to American Coal Shipping untl it straightened.j out its labor problems. Morse based his order on the ground that the labor dispute has effectively prevented the use pf the ships for the purposes for which "they were chartered. Be­ fore the order was issued, six ships had been broken out for the com­ pany but most of them are effec­ tively tied up at various repair yards up'and down the coast. American Coal was supposed to get 30 ships under the original award. It had another ship which it purchased privately. The com­ pany's^id for 50 more Govern­ ment charters apparently has been placed in the deep freeze for the time being. While tlie strike-bound com­ pany's ships are being held up, breakouts are continuing on coal ships for other operators. An ad­ ditional two ships have been allo­ cated to Waterman Steamship Company, making four in all, and Stewpot IS useful ingredient of any successful picketline. three more ships—two coal ships This one's functioning near Brooklyn pier where Seafarers, and one for grain, for a total of mates end engineers have tied up Thomas Paine. five—to the Bull Steamship Com­ pany. Other SIU contracted opera­ laski is being worked at Maryland Participating in the coastviise tors are also in line for tonnage Drydock, Baltimore, behind the picketing are members of the Mas­ as the breakouts continue. picket line. Four other ships, two ters, Mates and Pilots; Marine En­ in Xlharleston, SC, and two in Sa­ gineers Beneficial Association, sup­ Five Allocated vannah, are also high and dry as ported by the Brotherhood of Mar­ The five ships allocated to Bull a result of the picket lines. ine Engineers, and the SIU. are the James Bowdoin, John C. Kendall, Grenville Dodge, Joseph A. BrovMi and Jesse Applegate. The company already has four of its own Libertys, the Angelina, Arlyn, Carolyn and Dorothy, on the coal run. No change has been reported in Nels Larson Mike Romanoff Contact Mrs. Pearl Larson, 1512 the status of the six GovernmentSS Natalie owned ships being broken out for Constance St., New Orleans 13, La. Gear you left behind on SS Has­ American Coal. The Thomas Paine tings in Seattle has been left in is still shut down although it has SUP baggage room, .San Francisco. James Phelps been moved" from Red Hook to Get in touch with Hugh Potter, It is in a carnation canned milk Greenpoint. The Casimir Pu- Internal Revenue Service, PC Box carton with your name on top.- Art, ex-SS Hastings. 1278, Savannah))* Ga. The worst shock to naoderate-income families in this year of rising pricies is the stiff increase on fuel 6il just announced by major sup> pliers. The rise of 0 cent a gallon in most parts of the country is the aec(;ind boost this heating season. The two increases have raised fuel oil from last winter's 14.9 cents a gallon in a typical coastal area, to 16.4 cents (more in some inland areas). This is a rise of ten per cent just this year." As a result of steady increases each year, fuel oil's tag has jumped 30 per cent in five years. Thus, many moderate-income families will have a heating bill of $300 or more in the colder parts of the country, and find themselves paying $50 a month and more to keep their houses warm in mid-winter. • The price boost is attributed by the oil companies to the depiand abroad caused by the blocking of shipments through the. Suez Canal. Humble Oil Co., a Standard Oil of New Jersey subsidiary, started the price-Jacking, arid was followed immediately by other producers and suppliers. Not only did all raise the price simultaneously, but by the exact amount. This circumstance has aroused the interest of a number of Con­ gressmen and Government agen­ cies, despite the power and influ­ ence of the pdtroleum industry which gets notorious tax.»..concessions from Congress. Even retail oil dealers have been shocked by the severity and boldness of the increase and one dealers' association has asked Congress to investigate it. Unless Congress acts to force back the price hike, moderate-income families had better take all possible steps to keep the lid on their use of fuel oil. It is unfortuiiate but true that moderate-cost houses are often costlier to heat than better-built ones which are more thoroughly insulated and have more adequate radiation (larger and better-quality radiators). - _ The largest single fuel-waster in oil furnaces, "technicians tell this writer, is the tendency of many families to skip some of the desirable annual cleanings to save the $12-$15 cost. The value of the cleaning is not only .to keep the heating-plant components in good coniiition but to keep down your use of oil. • t 3^ Clean Out Carbon John J. Leskun As carbon galherl on the walls and flue passages of the boiler or We're all anxious and worried furnace, it acts as ihsulation. Thus, instead of the heat being absorbed about you. Please write home. by the metal, it goes up the flue. You can still have the furnace cleaned Rene. on a relatively mild day when you may be able to do without heat for ' 3ii> 3^ a couple of hours. "Brownie" Also have your serviceman check the carbon dioxide content of the Your wife and baby are sick and flue gas, the draft Intensity over the fire and in the smoke pipe, and the SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping is need you. Contact 1014 Di-uidon Ct. stack temperature. The. higher the carbon dioxide content, the more still holding up well, and should be 4- 3J' 3« complete the combustion. But the serviceman must take a reading fair for the next two weeks. There Audly C. Foster with a gauge to determine this. -' The above-named man or anyone are no payoffs scheduled so far, but Be warned against a new gimmick oil distributors have of selling there should be a bunch of in- knowing his whereabouts is asked various types of additives at an unwarranted extra cost. Some now transit ships to take up the slack. to get in toucli with his wife. Rose sell a special "Tank Anti-Rust" solution which has an exaggerated "list Four payoffs came around dur­ Foster, 714 Grand St., Hoboken, price" of $3 for a four-ounce can. It actually costs the dealers 18 cents ing the last period, the Ocean Deb­ NJ, regarding some important pa­ a can. orah (Ocean Trans), Steel Fabrica­ pers. The Housing & Home Finance Agency also points out that the cus­ tor (Isthmian), Jean LaFitte iWa3J' 3» 3i» tomary temperature of nearly 75 degrees average in many homes is terman) and Northwestern Victory "A friend" wishes to thank Hank unnecessarily" high. Maintaining a household average temperature of (Victory Carriers). The Deborah Walters, Mike and others on the and Jean Lafitte signed on again, Topa Topa for the wonderful favor 68 degrees would save about ten per cent of the fuel consumed. along with the Maiden Creek (Wa­ they did in Frisco. Cut Heat At Night terman). 4 4 4 Some fuel saving also can be achieved by shutting down the heat The in-transits included the "Violante" • supply at night to lower household temperature about ten degrees. Hastings (Waterman), Steel Ven­ Kenneth Heller, who was with The shutdown should be made some time before retiring, else the dor (Isthmian), Lewis Emery Jr. you in the 81st Boat Company in hoiise remains hot during part of the sleeping hours, and doesn't pick and Longview' Victory (Victory La Pallice, France, wants you to up sufficiently early in the morning. Carriers), and the Deborah again. contact him at 1987 E. 22 St., Whether you burn coal or oil, it's important that the external sur­ Port Agent Leon Johnson reported. Brooklyn, NY. faces of boilers and hot-air furnaces, and also the hot-air and hot-water Johnson, who had been serving 4 4 4 pipes leading from the heating plant, and all return pipes leading to as acting agent, has resumed the Robert L. Willis the boiler, be covered with insulator material. duties of port patrolman, follow­ An important message is being An investment in insulation even now will save oil or coal the rest ing the election of Marty Breithoff held for you by Mrs. S. Wessel, of this winter and the winters to come. Fortunately, both storm win­ as San Francisco port agent. Briet- Seamen's Church Institute, 25 dows and insulating materials have come down in price recently. The hoff previously had been serving South St., New York 4, NY. most important and often the easiest place to insulate is the ceiling as SIU West Coast representative. 4 4 4 over the heated part of the house. Engineers now say six inches of The last election was the first time David E. Collins insulation should be used in the attic floor, or if the attic is used for that the San Francisco agent's Your mother is ill and wants you Lving space, over its ceiling. post had been on the ballot. to contact her at 102 Seth Boyden The average house loses 25 per cent through its windows. Competi­ Terrace, Newark 12, NJ. tion has cut prices of storm windows somewhat, and these can be in­ 4 4 4 stalled on a relatively mild day. Thomas Hickey But be warned! Bait sellers aye still advertising windows at low The above-named man or anyone If a crewmember quits while prices and trading buyers up to overpriced ones. a ship is in port, delegates knowing his whereabouts is urged Storm Window Prices are asked to contact the hall to get in touch with his wife. She A top-quality three-channel aluminum storm window should cost no immediately for a replace­ is now living at 2406 Newkirk Ave., more than $20-$25, including installation. A good-quality two-channel ment. Fast action on their part Brooklyn, NY. type should cost no more than |18-$20, installed, and at the barest will keep all jobs aboard ship 4 4 4 minimum, $14-$16. Gustavo W. Beehert filled at all times and elimi­ The easiest and least-expensive way to cut heat loss Immediately Is nate Uie chance of the ship Contact your wife at 2106 Poplar by adequate weather-stripping and caulking. The average house loses sailing shorthanded. Grove St., Baltimore 19, Md., or 24 per cent of Its heat through air infiltration. phono Wilkens 7-1191. tmm AND NOTICES I SF Expects Slack After Heavy Run ^ $1 4 3r 4 4 4 •4 Ex-SS John B. Waterman Disputed overtime from the pay­ off' in Tampa can be collected from Waterman office in Mobile by Charles Gill, steward; Jessie Winfield, galleyman, and Robert Lips­ comb, NCB. Baggage of the following men wliich has been left 18 months or more -at the Seamen's House YMCA, 550 W. 20 St., New York. Nit, will be disposed of after Feb­ ruary 21 unless claimed: W. Atterliury. R. Barlow, f. Braver. R. Buiia. W. Bunardlne, i. Clark. W. Oavli. M. OeNlcala. R. Diinnigan, F. Farnandei. N. Finley. J. Fliher, D. Gabriel. J. Galvin, M. Goldberl. H. Harriot. F. Jacobs. G. Joseph. J. Klenons. H. MacOonald. R. Manuard. 0. Nelson. H. Nielron. P. Nolan. J. Nuoenban, S. Orelllan. J. Rosario. W. Schultz. C. Sinilatoa, F. Thomat, R. Warden. PORT C CALL now M BOTH Shorthanded? I2I6RBAL-1: "li �f:^ l^niarsr-l, SEAFARERS IPG me Elfflit 19S7 ' ': 0- .• .'•.•"•'•yTv I, ; ' ;-• i-;"... j •. ^-" I' h v '--l: , • • • '" I" -' ' . • ' '•• ••'••^^^•v^'-V.;^! ^-JV.I r,}\ .j'':i*>,-''^. • %• <A <» O Seafarers are right in the midst of one of the most significant trends in cargo handling—the development of "lift-on"'and "roll-on" ships. Pioneering in the "lift-on" area is the SlU-contracted Pan Atlantic Steamship Company, while the recently-signed TMT Trailer Ferry inc. Is an advecate of "roll-on" transportation. The "lift-on" as represented by Pan-Atlan­ tic's piggyback tankers, and its planned containerships, has the advantage-oif eliminating the waste space involved in carrying truck undercarriages, since it handles trailer bodies like so many boxes. However, it requires a special shoreside rig to load and unload the containers, making it best suited for vessels on a fixed itinerary. The "roll-on" ship, while accommodating a smaller number of truck froilers, can load or discharge anywhere a dock and truck driver is available. It carries its own loading rig in the form of stern romps as well as portable side ramps to upper decks. This fiexibility has stirred considerable interest among military authorities. Pictured here is the SlU-manned Carib Queen, first of a projected fleet of "roli-on" ships shown at Jacksonville, Flo., and at the Brooklyn Army base prior to its maiden voyage. The outcome of the TMT and Pan-Atlantic innova­ tions is likely to alter the shape of merchant shipping in. the years come. first of the * ROLL-ONS' The converted Landing Ship Dock, Carib Queen, is shown in Jacksonville, Fla., before departing on her maiden voyage. Broad beam, stern ramps and huge enclosed deck running through length of ship make LSD's ideally-suited for "roll-on" type operation. A sister ship, the Florida Queen, is now in the yards. h^ t: In addition to loading through the stern, ship has this portable side ramp, making it possible for trucks and cars to roll up to a spacious deck aft. Trucks already loaded are visible at top. A second ramp for auto-, mobiles runs to a third deck forward of the bridge. The Carib Queen carries the side ramps along with It. All it needs is a JIat docking area to unload. Driver backs Army refrigerated truck up stern ramp'into mammoth enclosed deck. Trucks are then lashed down to deck brackets with wire ropes ai]d turnbuckles. ^ ' �•>• '••• • 'ru'''r"f^'3il^. < JPebniaiT tfllST SEAFARERS LOG Pace NfM Upper deck, aft, is shown fully-loaded with truck trailers. Under normal conditions, com­ pany says it can load the entire yessel withirt, foiTr hours. Inside enclosed lower deck driver bacjcs truck into place. He then disengages cab and drives out to pick up another trailer body. Guide^ rails help him back 'trucks in. Here truck trailer is shown eommg off por;fable side ramp aboard upper deck aft. Ramp in foreground leads up to the third deck forward of the midships house. Row of objects running along deck floor are brackets to which trailers are lashed to the deck. In "lift-on" operations, trailer-truck undercarriage is eliminated and trailer bodies are locked onto deck. Portion of the deck, forward of the bridge, which is used for automobiles. Wide midship house provides plenty of space for crew quar­ ters and other shipboard iFacilities. Part of gang is shown running through fire and boat drill {top, left) while in Jacksonville. At top right is SlU scholarship winner Joe Kite (leftl'^ and electrician Jack Myer. Kite did some of ship's electrical in­ stallations ip between engineering studies at U. of Florida. Bottom left, saloon pantryman Wilson Deal shows off electric slishwasher. At: right, it's coffeetime for D. Martin, P. Bagget, D. Hiotto. Deck gang takes in lines at Merrill-Stevens drydock as ship gets ready to go to oil berth for bunkers. Yessel is now under charter to MSTS. �»•<, S'ii. I |!~ k ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Dec. ley. Feed shore workers after crew ,13—Chairman, J. Henry; Secretary, leaves messruom. D. Beard. New delegate and treasurer BALTORE (Ore), Nov. 17—Chairman, elected. Ship's fund $66.03 left in custody of Houston Hall while ahip C. Hildreth; Secretary, J. Mack. Eighty was In Galveston yard. Vote of thanks hours disputed overtime. Washing to baker for sweets put out at coffee room to be cleaned. Ship's fund ^$20.75. ^Radio to be repaired. Water time. "vAy rusty. Request occasional cook­ STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Nov. ies at coffee time. Will notify Wel­ l-.-Chalrmap, R. Johnson; Secretary, fare if bosun quits ship in Panama. . S. Zeagler. Ice box door and ice ma­ JOSE MARTI (Overseas Nov.), May chine question. Side remarks directed .at steward uncalled, for and against 27 — Chairman, L. lovlnio; Secretary, Vhion policy. Personal feuds shall M. Kruse. Various beefs pertaining not be used to involve entire crew to security watches. Ship's fund $47. ! or go against Union constitution. Mat- Treasurer elected. Repairs being made.' New reporter elected. Need ' ter to be discussed with patrolman. Noy. 4—Chairman, R. Johnson; Sec- more Juices in morning and more va­ . ratary, S. Zeagler. Discussed anony- riety of meals. Mess hall and recre­ : mous writings concerning chief stew- ation room to be kept clean. Request ^ ard. Complaints about food prepara­ more than one carton oL cigarette^ tion. Two men missed ship: rejoined per week. Crew to take better care : next port. One man hospitalized of washing machine. ' in Honolulu; replacement obtained. June 29—Chairman, M. Kruse; Sec-retary, J. Lewis. Some overtime beefs: to be discussed with patrolman. Ship's fund $47. Better preparation of fond requested. Delegates to inspect store­ rooms for quantity and quality of food. Tablecloths to be removed after dinner. Cigarettes* to be discarded in receptacles. Ship'! fimd $4. Arrival pool to b« started. New washing machine pur­ chased. Few hours disputed. Letter on new books discussed. Vote of thanks to credential committee. Ship to be fumigated. Drinking and wash water tanks to be cleaned. Discussion on jrepair list. Steward asked to ob­ tain bleach and watch food prepara­ tion more closely. Members to clean up after using laundry. Proper attire to be worn in pantry and messhall. Quiet to be observed in passageways. Ask patrolman about fresh milk in Japan and other foreign ports. SWEETWATER (Metre Pet.), Oct. 17 —Chairman, L. Gain; Secretary, B. Shapiro. One man sick in hospital; to be referred to patrolman at pay­ off. Ship's fund S4.S0. Saloon mess having trouble with Chief Mate: to be referred to patrolman. Delegate to see patrolman about fans, library and rusty water. Nov. 11—Chairman, C. Taylor; Sec­ retary, B. Shapiro. To obtain library upon arrival in port. Arrangements to be made for launch service in Ostrica. Ship's fund SZ.40. Discussion on launch service in Ostrica. Discus­ sion on heat in foc'sles: grade of meat being put aboard. Delegate to check on man who missed ship in Ostrica. Crew to donate 25c each to ship's fund. MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tankers), Doc. 2—Chairman, J. McKreth; Secretary, E. Lambe. Ship's fund S37. One SUP member picked up in Laurenco Marques. Repair list to be submitted before arrivai in states. Draw list made out fur travelers checks. Passagewa.vs sprayed. Quar­ ters need painting. Port 'discharges not received. Captain keeping men from working overtime. Expressed appreciation for fine Thanksgiving dinner served. One member Jailed and fined in Laurenco Marques for profane language. Mate involved in fight with crew members. Captain disputing overtime. Headquarters to be notified of conditions on ship. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Nov. 22— Chairman, H. Caskill; Secretary, F. Colro. Two men hospitalized. Ship's fund $19.05. Members to donate $2 each toward ship's fund. To ask pa­ trolman about transportation at pay­ off. LAWRENCE VICTORY (MISS), Nov. 10—Chairman, S. Stevens; Secretary, S. Rivera. Treasurer elected. Need new galley range. Discussion on roll­ ing chucks for ship: suggestion to have same installed. Reports ac­ cepted. Nov. 24 — Chairman, A. Gragoire; Secretary, S. Rivera. Rough weather this trip. Few hours disputed over­ time. Reported accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good Thanksgiving dinner. Would like com­ pany to supply ice cream freezer. Crew remained to cast their votes. DEL MAR (Miss.), Nov. II—Chair­ man, R. Stoughi Secretary, C. DewlIng. Men who put in for lodging while air-conditioning was off, will be held up for port ruling. Members urged to vote. Ship's fund $376.77. Some dsputed overtime. Reports ac­ cepted. Vote of thanks to negotiat­ ing committee for wage increase, overtime and welfare benefits. Movies to be rented with money from ship's fund. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Nov. U —Chairman, J. Henning; Secretay, V. Orancio. Two men missed ship in Subic, rejoined in Manila. Captain to order fresh milk in Durban. Ship's fund $27.91. Reports accepted. Re­ pair list incomplete. Laundry room needs sougeeing: drain pipe in re­ frigerator plugged up,. should be cleaned. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Nov. 2$ —Chairman, E. Grady; Secretary, D. Knapp. To see patrolman about mail service in Trinidad. Ship's fund $77.62. Few hours disputed overtime. Fine Thanksgiving dinner served. Mail service beef. Discussion to keep longshoremen out of passageways. Gangway watch to keep an eye on all open doors. ALCOA PARTNER .Alcoa), Nov. 22 —Chairman, S. Jansson; Secretary, C. DeHospadales. Payoff on Monday. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well . done. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Cook got off sl»ip due to illness. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Motion to elect new delegate every three months to rotate from each department. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Aug. 25—Chairman, G. Noles; Secretary, J. Shearer. Ship's fund $21.65. Contact headquarters about receiving logs in foreign ports. Need new washing ma­ chine. To reimburse steward for taxi fare in Casablanca. Delegates to con­ tact patrolman on all beefs. Oct. 4—Chairman, T. Scruggs; Sec­ retary, J. Shearer. New treasurer elected. New delegate elected. LOSMAR (Calmar), Dec. 9—Chair­ man, none; Secretary, T. Lindsey. Few ANTINOUS (Waterman), Oct. 12— Chairman, J. Duniop; Secretary, M. Broussard. One man missed ship in Mobile. Minor deck beef settled. New delegate elected. Beefs to be settled at meetings. Clean clothes to be taken down when dry. Night lunch used several times. Eggs taste peculiar. Bread and buns too hard. PENNMAR (Calmar), Dec. 9—Chair­ man, F. Holland; Secretary, V. Monte. MARYMAR (Calmar), Oct. 17—Chair­ man, T. Butarakos; Secretary, H. Cuinier. Iron purchased for $8.50 from ship's fund. Ship's fund $20.10. Few hours disputed overtime. New delegate elected. Former delegate hospitalized. Vote of thanks to baker. Patrolman to get member straightened out regarding importance of cleanli­ ness. hours disputed overtime. New dele­ gate elected. Suggestion that chipping be postponed during meal hour. Need more jams and less marmalade. Larger hot water heater required. Repair lists made up. Messhall and pantry to be kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. Ail lockers to be painted. Foc'sles to be left clean when leaving ship. Fine cooperation among crew. Report accepted. Need soap dishes for show­ ers. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for fine Job and good serv­ ice. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. . QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Mar Trado Corp.), Nov. 17—Chairman, C. Brightwell; Secretary, E. Ray. No LOGS or commuiiicetions received. One man hospitalized at Bahrein. Headquar­ ters notified. Repair list to be sub­ mitted again: repairs not being made. Some disputed overtime. All foc'sles and passagewa.vs to be painted. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Job. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Nov. IS—Chairman, C. Scoflold; Secretary, t. Lewis. No repairs or painting done. Letter to be written to head­ quarters concerning same. Eleven copies of bound LOGS for sale at SS a copy. Treasurer and secretaryreporter elected. Donation of S2 from each crew member to purchase copies of LOGS. Balance for ship's fund. Steam valve on coffee um to be repaii-ed. Sink leaks in officers' pantry; to be repaired. Need 1957 calendars: hotter water In pantry and rooms. Milk to be ordered in Durban. Crew warned about loggings. Delegate to check on back-dating . of articles. Shore workers to be kept out of ca^ Februnir-1, 1951' SEAFARERS LOG PaffC Ten CHILORE (Ore), Oct. 15—Chairman, T. Yablonsky; Secretary, J. Abrams. Ship's fund $16.28. Spent $20 for wreath for mate's wife. Report ac­ cepted. Need new urn brush. Urn to be cleaned out twice a week with baking soda. Discussion on profiteer­ ing on board ship. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), Oct. I— Chairman, L. Nicholas; Secretary, C. Blalack. Special communication on admissions to Class "A" seniority rat­ ings. Report accepted. Oct. 14—Chairman, R. Roberts; Sec­ retary, J. Barnett. Captain to take action if men do not attend fire and boat drill. Collected $80 for movies. New delegate elected. Delegate to see patrolman about water. Discussion on drinking water fouling up every time ship rolls. OCEAN EVA (Maritime Overseai), ®*L f—Chairman, A. Capote; Secre­ tary, W. Daniels. New delegate elect­ ed. Ship's fund $26. Poor mail lervlee to ship. Contact Seattle hall requesting company to forward mall. To contact Frisco regarding transpor­ tation Issue from- Seattle. Welcome extended all SUP and MFOW mem­ bers. - SlU Co s Stepped-up pace of fantcer building In US yardi is lymbolized by launching of 46,500-ton World Beauty at QuincyrMass. Ship is designed for foreign operation but same Interests an­ nounced order for 106,500-tonner to be under US flag. A(3ditional plans for new tankers have been announced by two SlUrcontracted companies —one of them being even larger than the projected "world's largest ship" ordered by Vicory Carriers. Transoceanic Marine, repre­ senting the Niarchos interests, has ordered a 106,500 dead- FINAL DISPATCH vfcight ton'tanker to cost an esti­ mated $23 million. Thy tanker Tli« deaths of the following SeO' Burial took place in St. Stanislaus would be ready for service at the Cemetery. end of 1959. The usual transfer farers have been reported to the 4 t i" provisions would apply. In this Seafarers Welfare Plan and the instance, two smaller tankers, a SIU death benefit is being paid to John B. Hegarty, 72: Brother Hegarty died from natural causes 65,000-tonner and a 32,650-ton their beneficiaries: in Paducah, Kentucky, on Novem­ tanker, would be transferred to foreign flag after being ordered Robert Brown, 57: On November ber 2, 1956. He joined the Union originally for US operation. 21, 1950, Brother Brown died at on April-28, 1942, and was sailing in the engine departinent. Brother One other 32,650-ton ship is sea aboard the Hegarty is survived "by a sister, slated for American-flag operation SS Steel Age. Mary Ellen Hegarty of Paducah. by this company. Cause of death is Kentucky. Burial took place in unknown. He is Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Of immediate benefit to Sea­ survived by a sis­ farers is the announcement that ter, Hattie Myers the Military Sea Transportation of New Orleans, Service has extended the charters List Details In La. Brother for four Orion agency supertank­ Brown joined the ers, the Orion Star, Orion Planet, Cables To Union Union on Novem­ Orion Comet and Orion Clipper. ber 5, 1943, and When notifying headquarters These ships are of 29,300 dead­ weight tons. Now under time char­ was sailing in the steward depart­ by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off iii a foreign ter for two to three years, the ships ment. port because of injury or illness, will go on consecutive, voyage 4- it 5" * ships' delegates should include charter for four to five years when their present charters expire. James Harvey Walker,. 47: Bro­ the following information: The man's full name, his SIU, In addition, MSTS will charter ther Walker died from pneumonia book number, name of the ship, for 3V2 years a new 63,000-ton in Baltimore, Md. the port of payoff and the hos­ tanker being built for Orion by on January 4, pital where he is being treated. Bethlehem for 1960 delivery. 1957. He..Joined The response of ship's crews MSTS said that its contract with the Union on to the Unjon's request for these Orion is "part of its program of April 5, 1943, notificatiims has been very good. forward planning to permit the and was sailing Sometimes though, not ail of lay-up of the Government owned in the engine de­ the above information has been tankers as a mobilization reserve." partment. Bro­ included. Be sure to list all of The Government ships had to he ther Walker is this data so that the SIU can broken out to meet the current oil survived by his act as promptly as possible. emergency, so that 'there are no .wife,Doris extra ships available to the Navy. Blanche Walker of Baltimore, Md.| DIRECTORY OF SIU BRANCHES SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppai-d, Agent "EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON James Sheehan. Agtnt HOUSTON... A. Michelet, Agent LAKE CHARLES, La Leroy Clarke, Agent 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 4202 Canal St. Capital 7-6538 WILMINGTON. CaUf 505 JIarine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave., Bklyn. - SECRja-ARY-TREASUREB Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C, Simmons. Joint W. HaU. Joint J. VoTpian, Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. 1419 Ryan St. HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Lindsey WUliams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK ... . 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 I NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA.,.. 337 Market St. S. CardiiUo. Agent Market 7-1635 I PUERTA de TIERRA PR. Pelayo 51—La 5 Phone 2-5996 Sal Colls, Agent SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Do:;;;,:s 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. A >-.» 3-1728 E. B. McAuIey. Agent ..' 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE EUlott 4334 JeU GiUette. Agent I TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning, Agent Phona 2-1323 SUP PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO, Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC......617^1 Cormorant Stt EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, EC .298 Main St. Pacific 34U8 SYDNEY. NS.... 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec... 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 83 St. Pierre St. Quebec Phone: -3-1569 SAINT "jOHN 85 Germain St. NB: Phone: 2-5232 1$ Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CaUt....S10 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO........450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE ....2303 1st Ave. Great Main 0290 WILMINGTON... 505 Marine Ave. ALPENA. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BUFFALO. NY HYaeintta 9-0165 HONOLULU Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S .IZSVY HoUis St. Phono 3:8911 MONTREAL..„...834 St. James St. West PLateau 8181 FORT WILLIAM ...130 Simpson St. Ontarla Phone: 8-3221 Lakes District 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone; Main 1-0147 DETROIT ..1038 3rd St. Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Phone': Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3281 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 �• •, . ' Febraary 1, 1957 Page Eierem SEAFARERS LOG 'They Have No Business Traveling,. Congress Approval Seen For 24-Hour Quarantine WASHINGTON—^It looks like the steamship industry is go­ ing to get its 24-hour quarantine service on a permanent basi*after all. President Eisenhower has requested funds for this purpose for the balance of the 1957 fiscal year and has in­ cluded a budget request for • mm^'" Act?. Good Shipping BOSTON-r Shipping has jbeen good" in this area. There is little else to report at this time. , Port Agent James Sheehan said the outlook is still uncertain, but If anywhere near the same amount of ships turns up here; during the current period, things will be fine. He listed six payoffs, five signons and three in-transit ships as the cause of the port's relative prosperity. Shipping practically equalled registration, so there is no real beef on that score. The "Council Grove and Govern­ ment Camp (Cities Service), Alice Brown (Bloomfield), Fa® Oceanic Transporter (Pan Oceanic), Mi­ chael (Carras) and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans) were the payoffs. With the exception of the Ocean Ulla, they all signed on again. In transit to the po];t were the Kem Hills (Fairfield), Steel Artisan (Isthmian) and Val Chem (Valentine). All payoffs were clean and the shiiJS were in good shape, Sheehan added. See Pickup In Lk. Chas. LAKE CHARLES—Job activity here slowed up somewhat last pe­ riod, but it should pick up again before long. Port Agent Leroy Clarke pointed out there was only one payoff and sign-on during the last two weeks, although 14 ships made an appear­ ance during the period. The lone payoff^ was the Chiwawa (Cities Service), which signed on coast­ wise all over again. Eleven other Cities Service tank­ ers, in addition to the Del Sol (Mississippi) here and the Val Chem (Valentine) ii Port Neches> Texas, paid & call; They were,all in good shape, free of beefs. Americans always like to boast about their ingenuity and their get-up-and-go. In many areas, these qualities are al­ most legendary—the automobile industry being a good ex­ ample. But when it comes to transatlantic passenger ship­ ping these typical American traits are sadly lacking. Instead there exists a stodgy "why change?" outlook with operators content, year after year, to cling to an outworn pat­ tern of operation which regards ocean travel as "luxury" and an unprofitable prestige item. Meanwhile it is the European shipowner who is abreast of the times and eagerly and ingeni­ ously adapting his-operations to meet the changing pattern of travel. The Europeans have grasped an important economic fact, namely that ocean travel is.no longer a "luxury" for a pampered few, but is well within means for untold millions of Americans. . European operators are building tourist-class ships for this trade as fast as their resources permit, but the flood of trav­ elers seeking accommodations is rising even faster. Yet American steamship operators yawn in the face of the op­ portunity to add more ships, provide many jobs and inciden­ tally, make quite a few bucks for themselves. Perhaps operators who have been spoon-fed on subsidies for 20 years no longer have the energy or the spark to get out of their swivel chairs and tackle the problem. The only bright spot on the horizon is the plan of the Arnold Bernstein shipping interests, newcomers to US flag traffic in this trade, for a low-cost passenger ship. A few more infusions of new blood in this area would be beneflcial to seamen, the traveling public and the entire merchant marine. 3^ 4- World Needs US Ships For years the SIU and other sections of the maritime in­ dustry have been warning America that she must maintain a sizable merchant navy to serve her own peacetime needs and be prepared for all emergencies. Far too often, these warnings have fallen upon deaf ears. True, when the occasion prompted it, various orators, gen­ erally speaking for the US Government, have arisen and paid lip service to the ideal of a strong US merchant fleet. But sometimes, their actions have resulted in decimating the fleet, rathe^ than strengthening it. Even now there are ele­ ments who are intent on undermining the "50-50" law. It is especially interesting and heartening, therefore, to have the Norwegian shipping interests, traditionally foes of "50-50" and other aid to US shipping, come out now in favor of a strong US merchant marine, as reported elsewhere^in this issue. Such a fleet, the Norwegians point out, is vital not only for the protection of the US but the protection of all of the Western world. We hope , that these words, coming from across, the seas, wiir iend productive emphasis to what US maritime unions have^een saying all along. ' , i ..f i l!;.?;-," f.-.i i:" $190,700 to cover the service through the 1958 fiscal year. If approved by Congress as ex­ pected, the new funds would make it possible for ships to clear Quar­ antine when arriving in port after five PM. Under the existing oper­ ation, any ship arriving after that The American Coal Liberty ship hour has to drop the hook and wait Thomas Paine is locked up tighter until the next morning before it than a drum, can clear Quarantine and dock. thanks in part to the efforts of Sea­ Shipping interests have long farers who havo protested this-arrangement as un­ been picketing necessarily costly to them. In the her along with past two years, efforts were made marine engineers late in the legislative sessions to and mates. The get approval for overtime pay for weather, was Quarantine inspectors so 4hat they rough on the could handle late arrivals. pickets too, with The bill passed two years ago Cowdrey tempera tures but was vetoed by the President. Last year, it was lost in the ad­ down to three degrees and never rising above 20 for several days in journment rush. a row but the lines have held firm just the same. Among Seafarers who have real­ ly put out on the line are R. Wen­ dell, R. Haskins, A. Aciego, D. Ray and G. Ross. Also R. Audy, R. Miller, C. Benciveinga, A. Greenier, F. Morales, L. Aloba, T. Cordova, H. R. Arm­ strong, R. Andersen and A. Grillo. SEATTLE—Luck came in "sev­ These are a few ens" during the past two weeks in of the many men this port. who have done A streak of seven pay9ffs, an a n outstanding equal number of sign-ons and an­ job on the line. Picket captain other seven in-transit ships com­ bined to produce "terriffic ship­ Robert Cowdrey ping," Port Agent Jeff Gillette re­ deserves a boost ported. However, activity should for keeping the going slow down some in the current lines smoothly and fillWendell period. The list of payoffs and sign-ons ing in himself on was identical, creating a heavy de­ many occasions when thfte was « slot open. mand for replacement manpower. Other pickets have been putting Registration was far below the out equally in Baltimore, Charles­ shipping totals. ton ^d Savannah, but at least its The payoffs included the Murray a trifle warmer in that direction. Hill (Fairfield), Natalie (Intercon­ tinental), George A. Lawson (Pan 3^ t 4 Oceanic), Anniston (Ace), Trans­ The crew on the Seatrain Loui­ atlantic (Pacific Waterways), Wild siana has noted "big thanks" to Ranger (Waterman) and Ocean Casimir Szymanski, chief cook, Don Dinny (Ocean Trans). Foster, 3rd cook and Wong Chin, Brief visits were made by the night cook. On the Western Trader, Hastings, Jean LaFitte, City of all is sweetness Alma (Waterman), plus the Yorkand light also, mar, Pennmar, Calmar and Masswith the bosun mar (Calmar), all in transit, ^^^ll of and entire crew the ships in port were in good giving the stew­ shape. ard department a The same doesn't apply to. Sea­ vote of thanks for farer R. McLeod, Gillette noted. their service. In McLeod was reporting to the local return, the stew­ marine hospital for a physical ard department prior to shipping out, slipped on praised the deck Foster the ice while getting out of a cab department for and broke his leg. He's now signed the nice paint job on the showers on as a patient at the hospital and toilets. Plenty of harmony to go around here. instead. Job Activity Still Frantic In Seattle Sub Ships On Way: Morse Last issue the SEAFARERS LOG reported on the plans of a Japanese builder for a submarine oil tanker powered by atomic energy. Now Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse is talking in terms of a whole fleet of such ships, both tankers and freighters. Before anybody rushes out to buy a skin diving outfit, let's hasten to say that the Maritime Administrator was speaking in terms of 40 years from now. He predicted world-wide adoption jof such submarine ships, and what's more, foresaw them being operated by remote control from a shoreside point. Speed? Oh yes, plenty of that. He estimated that 50 to 60 knots would be normal underwater cruising speeds for the ships-to-be, making an Atlantic crossing in two days or so. Underwater ships like theoe, it is believed, could sail underneath sevefe weather disturbances. They would also keep the crews (if any) from Offering channel fever. " •:^l �i Febroary 1, 1951 SEAFARERS LOG fkse Twelve 'Sea-Spray' —Jby Seafarer Raberf 'Red' Fink Works Ashorei Really Misses A Patrolman! 'Yeah, I love you. You're the most beautiful girl for a thousand miles . . LOG-A-RHYTHM: Wrath Of The Sea By William Willdridge We were sailing along on a coasturise trip Till we came to the cape called Hatteras, When the angry winds and the stormy sea Came out to challenge and batter us. V/e didn't have much ballast And the ship was very light. When suddenly all hell broke loose As we sailed along that night. The giant waves came whipping over us They may have been 30 feet high— But seeing them crash and come' tumbling down You'd think they came from the sky. Then, to make matters worse, We ran into fog and rain. And it seemed right there to all the crew That the sea had gone insane. The crew began to curse the sea »"Stay down, you devilish ivitch'." But the raging sea continued on. Through a night as black as pitch. It seemed a battle to survive As we fought the sea's great might. But for all the beating that it took. Our ship never gave up the fight. Then the storm subsided. As quickly as it came, It seemed to be a miracle How quickly it was tame. But now that you've heard the epic Of the mighty, raging sea, I'm set to go right out again 'Cause that's life for me. * —SS CoTernment Camp Working with the Air Force, even as a civilian, Seafarer Wil­ liam R. Cameron sure misses see­ ing a union patrolman every pay­ day. He's learning the perils of shoreside living—^with no union on your side—the hard way. "I haven't been to sea in about a year . . . thought I would try the beach for a while since the Air Force here at Brookley Air Base, Mobile, needed a photographer. Although I've been hei-e about 11 months, I first retired my SlU book in August In case I make up my mind to go back to sea in a liurry," Cameron pointed out. He got off the Del Sol a year a'go. "Right now I'm employed at the base as a photographic laboratory technician," but don't let the name fool you. It ^oesn't mean any­ thing. As a matter of fact, by the time you print this, 1 will be out of the laboratory. • ., "Having once belonged to a un­ ion like the SlU, a guy can't stand a set-up like that. Whenever it came "time for OT, the boss and his assistant ihade it. 1 have no patrolman at these payoffs, so 1 don't see any money when the boss does my job. "This is probably one reason why very few men can stay on the C r'; * On "location" at Brooklyn Air Base, Seafarer WilliamR. Cameron misses that OT. beach. The Union has us spoiled— and we love it; It's always good to have someone to back you up," he added. At any rate, Cameron said, his present situation with the Army has proved very valuable in one respect. It's made him a sadder man but a wiser one. "You never know how good a thing is until it's gone," he writes. Can You Top This? Unwilling to bo tabbed as slouches in the angling department, Seafarers on the Texmar dis­ play part of their recent catch of 58 dolphin, tuna and wahoo, all of which weighed in at around 1,600 pounds. -Bill Souder submitted the photos and figures. ' Urges Aii-Oiii 'Ship US'Drive To the Editor: Many American manufactur­ ers who ship their products overseas don't know the differ­ ence between American-flag ships and those 'under foreign flags except that one is cheaper than the other. An advertising campaign by the many licensed and unli­ censed seamen's unions could show American manufacturers Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARER§ LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. the many advantages of using US bottoms that far outweigh the higher cost. The groups which are inter­ ested in a strong US merchant fleet are failing to use their strongest weapon by not going direct to those who can say how their products should be shipped. There would be less "runaway" ships to contend with if the manufacturer always said "ship US." Harry N. Schorr 34» 4" our good brothers to maiittaln « reducing diet have been in vain. Brother Pat Foy, our 8-lg fire­ man, stands out as exhibit A is this category. He has gained IS pounds and let out two notches In his belt-line despite deter­ mined efforts to reduce. The deck and engine depart­ ment departments are also oper­ ating in top SlU style. Both departments are unusually well manned and their efforts display a teal pride and inter­ est in' what they accomplish. Pete Walsh Ship'e delegate i t i Offers Thanks For Sympathy To the Editor: Please print this card of thanks in the LOG. 1 wish to express^ my appreciation to the crew and mkster of the SS Paci­ fic Ocean for the gift check and beautiful words, of sympathy sent'me upon ^e death of my dearly beloved son, W. E. Wad­ dle. He was also known as "Buck" to all his friends. I also want to thank the Un-' ion welfare office and all those who sent words of comfort. I will never > forget everyone's kindness during that time. Mrs. Caroline Waddle 4- 4> Buys Out Tavern In Union City To the Editor: As a brother member of the SlU in good standing, I'd ap­ preciate seeing this item in the LOG regarding the place of business I recently purchased. It is the Glass Ceiling Tavern, Bar & Grill, located at 140-48th To the Editor: Please publish this in the St., Union City, NJ, where a LOG so that my brothers can neat, clean and friendly atmos­ share my joy over the marriage phere prevails at all times. Transportation to the tavern of my son, Robert on Jan. 13 in Brooklyn, New York. He has is excellent. From Hoboken, chosen a wdnderful girl, also the-No. 19 or No. 21 Public Service bus or from the Port from Brooklyn. 1 hope my shipmates on my Authority Bus Terminal in New last ship, the Faiiiand, will see York the No. 61 bus all leave y<»u in front of the place. It this, too. takes only about 15 minutes by Samuel Erlitz bus or cab from either place. , 1 would also like it noted thai I would like to hear from my former buddies and shipmates, especially Benny, Mike, George To the Editor: and Gus. My wife and 1 would like to In my business here, 1 have thank the crew of the Mankato an excellent patronage of tug­ Victory for the nice wedding boat and lighter captains from gift they presented to us. the New York Central. 1 also We also wish to thank the ba­ have a social and athletic club ker for making our wedding which 1 am sure my brother cake and offer our sincere members,of the SlU will enjoy. appreciation for the kindness and understanding of the entbre crew. Roy A. Johnson ^ ^ He's Happy Son Tied The Knot Wedding Assist is Appreciated Steel Seafarer is Happy Ship To the Editor: We are pleased to report af­ ter a month's sailing from the Port of New York that every­ thing is functioning smoothly aboard the Steel Seafarer. We're on the Persian Gulf run via the Cape of Good Hope. One of the many contributing factors toward making this a very comfortable trip was Capt. Greenlaw's decision to have the crew's quarters* painted at the start of the voyage. We most heartily approve of this action and join in endorsing our old man for being 100 percent fair to the crew. Another thing is that the steward department has really been putting it out in first-cabin style. Anyone who maintains that Christmas comes only once a year has never been privileged to sail with chief cook Ivar Rosvold and baker Clarence White. Due to their continued' good ef­ forts, all attempts by some of Greeting the New Year, Ed Biedrzyckt loys hello from his tavern in Union City. We have pool, darts, bowling and other forms of entertain-' ment. 1 would also like you to for­ ward some extra copies of the LOG, whioii my patrons always enjoy reading. Thank you for your consideration, and smooth sailing to all my brothers in the future. 7 Edward C. Biedrxycki �•w.., Fekroai? 1. 18S7 .ARICKARia <IJ«, P«».) (Nov.. 11-,, Chstrmin, C. Shaw; Secretary, 3, St. Marled 1 One' iheiAMr leK - lit: France,' Report, pccepted. ; All cota and, linen to be turned over to steward at end ol 'voyage. AU-ituarlera (o be ICft deant ^or next cvw. ^' t , : ARLYN (Bull), Dec. 2—Chairman, R. CRburke; Secretary, L. FIrlle. Ship'a ftind S3.09.. Some disputed overtime. Food to ,be Improved. Plumbing to be connected in sink near ice box. New library to be ordered. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Service), Oct. 2S,^Chaiamani E. Haskins; Sacra* tary, J. Patterson. Delayed sailing in Florida. Report accepted. Washing maetaine to be fixed. « CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Dec. I f—Chairman, A. House; Secretary, L. SEAFARERS HILTON (Bull), Dee. 10—Chairman, E. Kreiii'(ne secretary). New dele­ gate elected. Soap tggbiiB left in show­ ers and wash roomff Suggestion to use Yiew washed for white and new clothes: old one for work clothOs. Departments to alternate .in keeping laundry clekn. MADAKET (Waterman), Dec. 9 — Chairman; W. > Herold; Secretary, C. West. New delegate elected. New movies to be obtained. Repair lists to be drawn up and submitted be­ fore arrival in San Franclkco. Crew to clear' messroom as quickly as pos­ sible on movie- night so movies can shown promptly at 6 and 8 PAU.' MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 4—Chairman, M. Willey; Secretary, A. Lazzaro. Beef with mas­ ter about mail. Some disputed over­ time. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Need more night lunch. Santa Anna. Ship's fund $13.89. Re­ port accepted. Incorrect distribution of work—unqualified men assisting electricians. CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Nov. II—Chairman, J. Zelrels; Secretary, J. Morrison. Repair list submitted. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Turn off washing machine after using. Remove clothes from line when dry. Steward department to take card of recreation room: deck and engine department laundry room. Neither man nor beast miss­ ed yuletide cheer on the SS Mae last Xmas. Ship's mascot "Stiitky" had his own tree and decorations plus plenty of extra holiday ' fare. Steward Joe Shea (right) took care of that. Reporter Chuck Hostetter sent in the picture. MARORB (Ore), Dec. *—Chairman, M. Ohstrom; Secretary, D. Fecko. Re­ pairs not made. Some disputed over­ time. Report accepted. New dete­ nte and reporter elected. Laundry to be cleaned after use. Need hose connection and electric plug for ironer. Ironer to he kept by delegate wliile in port. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Dec. 9—Chairman, D. Ransome; Secretary, E. Ray. Report accepted. Need new wasliing machine. Discus­ FRANCES (Bull), Dee. 14—Chair­ sion on repairs. Agent to be ap­ man, W. Desk; Secretary, A. Camp- - proached about payoff at sea. bell. Delayed sailing disputed. Re­ port accepted. Bathrooms to be kept CS MIAMI (Cities Service), Dec. 12 clean: members urged to keep laun­ —Chairman, K. Hellman; Secretary, dry clean; shut off timer when fin­ F. Jennings. Some repairs made. Need ished. Wringer to be repaired and door hooks. Ship's fund $11. Reports black-gang foc'sles to be sougeed. accepted. New delegate elected. Gangway watch .should log all sailing R^lYVAH (T. J. Stevenson), Dee. 2 board changes. —Chairman, 6. Bowden; Secretary, F. HAROLD T. ANDREWS (New Eng­ Paylor. Repair Ust to be submitted. land Ind.), Nov. -24—Chairman, C. Crew to be sober at payoff. Ship's Downs; Secrotary, C. Decker. Poor fund $34.72. Some disputed overtime. preparation of food: below par. Bunks To purchase new volume control for to be stripped down when leaving messhall speaker. Messhall to be ship. Ship's fund $8. Need new iron kept clean at all times. Rooms to be —to be purchased from fund. Crew kept clean. Vote of thanks to radio recommended chief cook should not operator for news bulletins. sail as cook—to be referred to patrol­ ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Oct. 14 — man. Chairman, W. Walker; Secretary, M. Kaminskl. New delegate, reporter and MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 25—Chairman, C. Aycock; treasurer elected. Discussion on clean­ Secretary, C. Rise. Some disputed ing laundry, slop sink and recreation overtime. Report accepted. Discus­ room—same set up to continue. Dis­ sion about members drinking and cussion on ship's fund: none to be their actions during voyage. To be started. referred to boarding patrolman for STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), action. Doc. 4—Chairman, (none); Secretary, (none). No draw in Durban. One TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Dee. IJ— Chairman, D. Ravosa; Secretary, F. accident. Some disputed overtime. Request for more steaks. New wash­ Kustura. Two men.missed ship. Four hours disputed overtime. Report ac­ ing machine to be ordered. Discussion cepted. Repairs to be taken care of. on securing milk in Durban. Potatoes Vote of thanks to steward depart­ not cooked enough. ment. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), ^bec. 2— YORKMAR (Calniar), Nov. 25 — Chairman, J. Kowalski; Secretary, E, Need new coffee urn. Not Chairman, J. Gavin; Secretary, J. Saul. Kain. Repair list submitted. Ship's enough heat: to be referred to patrol­ fund $18.22. Few hours disputed man. Rome men missed ship. Letter to headquarters about shot situation. overtime. Report accepted. Ship's fund $88.01. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Reports accepted. BATTLE ROCK (USPC), Nov. 18— Discussion on having contract amend­ Chairman, J. Air; Secretary, B. Agol. Mattresses to be checked before pay­ ed to carry more than one bale of off. Ship's fund $55. Vote of thanks to cargo to avoid paying transportation cooks and messman for fine job. Vote when returning Ught. Need more of thanks to negotiating committee LOGS. Bread and milk to be bought for current contract. Charges recom­ in smaller quantities and more fre­ mended for member who performed quently. Rooms to be left clean. Discussion on roast beef. While intoxicated. Nov. 30—Chairman, O. Ruf; Secre­ tary, B. Agol. English pounds and ROBIN DONCASTJR (Seas), Nov. 1$ American cigarettes to be properly —Chairman, A. Omiie; Secretary, J. declared in next English port. Dele­ Samborskl. One member left ship gate to handle m?U at crew's request. sick. Three ditty bags sent to hospi­ Stamp mone.v to 'oe taken from fund. talized man. Few hours disputed Stores to be obtained in next port o^ overtime. Reports accepted. Vote of call. Ship's fund $17.75. Suggestion thanks to agents and headquarters to start arrival pool. Black gang to for accomplishments for contract, paint own foc'sles. Draws to be given etc. Discussion about steak night. out in respective country's currency Need another percolator in messroom instead of checks. Shore personnel to —to be used during meal time only. be kept out of messrooms and. pas­ Need extra rack for percolator. sageways to prevent loss of gear, etc; Laundry room sinks to be kept clear. To see skipper about check system. Rooms need painting. Sickness Dogs Nintet ^ But Crew Meets Test A mi(i-s%a race to catch up with an Army transport so a _ seriously ill shipmate coulii get right back to the States.! helped liven things recently on the Ocean. Nimet, already j beset by a variety of other-t ills among the crew? flag operations, "another good US| The mercy mission paid off ship gone down -the 'drain." .JOHN; B^ WATER/MAN (Waterman), Dec. 9—Chairman, A. Kamebra; Sec­ retary, G. Gill.' RepaU" list submitted. Ship's fund .to be started at time of draw in Seattle. Draw to be given after iunitval due to lack of sufficient American money aboard. Some dis­ puted overtime. New treasurer elect­ ed.'Waslilng machine to be repiaced am arrival en east coast. three (Jays later, accor(Jing to L. B. Bryant Jr., engine (Jelegate, when the transport E. D. Patrick reached San Francisco and deck engineer Arthur Fortner was rushed right to the hospital. Earlier, before the two ships met, the radio operator had vainlj^ried to contact help when emergency aid on the Nimet failed to rdlieve Fortner's pain. Doctors in Japan had diagnosed the case as bladder trouble, but eventually even morphine did no good. Lifeboat Transfer "It was a comfort to all of us when the Patrick's lifeboat came alongside for him so that he could be rushed to proper care." The Nimet arrived later, in time for payoff and. transfer to foreign- 'Windy' Still Stirs Up Storm Aboard Pennmar Some Broadway huckster with a "two bits-a-peek" telescope could make a quick fortqne riding the Calmar fleet. He could do it on the Pennmar, for sure, according to Okal Jones, — deck engineer. Windy" is another question alto­ Jones, like many a veteran sailor, feels that all this "tradi­ gether. Gale hasn't come up against tional" stuff about saluting a sister ship when she passes in view is a lot of hokum, but sometimes it pays off. The thought of the cap­ tains on two ships standing at at­ tention, with their bosuns dipping "Old Glory" and whistles blasting away is alright by Itself, What bothers Jones is that if he had one of those "peek-a-boo" telescopes or periscopes to give everybody who wants one a looksee at the other ship passing in view, "it would be as good as a weel^end's OT." Excellent View The view through the glass, it develops, would now and then pre­ sent the visage of that well-known Calmar skipper, Capt, "Windy" Gale, who had been master of the Pennmar for a number of years. Jones served under him seven years ago and obviously hasn't re­ covered yet. "Windy" has that effect on the boys, so they can be pardoned their exhuberance. As it was, Jones only had a pair of binoculars that everybody was trying to get a chance at, and he got crushed in the rush. Whether Elvis or Marilyn would be "alsorans" in competition with "Capt STONY POINT (USPC), Nov. 24Chairman, L. Akins; Secretary, D. Fisher, Report on smoking on deck. Oiler missed ship. New delegate elected and new treasurer. Discus­ sion on subsistence: engine room gang shifting into watch foc'sles; new wash­ ing mactiine: ship's fimd. Repair list to be drawn up. ' Burly nMowi. xotHEWS that kind of competition yet, and until he does, he gives the gang enough of a charge to break the monotony of an otherwise routine trip. Actually, what was otherwise a smooth, clear trip was naarred only by illnesses among the crew and officers, and the need for makeshift mannin'g arrange­ ments. After the chief mate was hospi­ talized earlier in Miiroran, Japan, moved up one notch, bosun Fred­ die Burrus became 3rd mat* and Eddie Frye, DM, took on the bosun's chores, "Through It all," said Bryant, "with full co­ operation from everyone, they did a fine job. Everyone readily agrees the deck gang was tops, and ship's delegate Johnson deserves a big hand as well." The black gang wasn't neglepted in the sickness department either. N. Rogers, 8-12 oiler, was retired from duty early in the trip, fol­ lowed by Wayne Murphy, 2nd cook and baker. Fortunately, the mates displayed more than ample first aid knowledge and a ready skill at inserting needles whenever needed. In turn, James Wilson, wiper, was promoted to oiler. Chief cook Whitey Mack and Vic the 3i'd cook wound up as the only two in the galley but also came through in high style. "It was a jury-rigged trip all the way, but all hands met the test," Bryant commented. It Rates A Blue RIbben, Anyway It won't win any art prizes, but a careful, steady hand shows up when you're perched on a ladder trying to decorate the staclc. Tom Ulisse took tbe photo on the Flomar, one of the "C" for Calmar interccastal runs. The unnamed artist was the ship's delegate a few trips back. By Bernard Seaman LOOi^A ALL THAT WAI^iZ Moer MILLIO<^ >J'MlLUCPA/5 'Al' OF L GAUPlpl^ I Page TJiirteen, LOG' YuiePals .fr- • ^ ^I -1 '• 'rA '-'h -Ml ' '^1 �Will France Nix Ooh-la-la Next? The traditional land of wine, women -and song, France is getting mighty tame. It was under ex-Premier Mendes-France that milk-drinking became a laudable virtue not long ago. Now it's a pretty good place o visit, provided you don't smoke. "For the first time any­ of cigarettes. The customs where, to our knowledge," character—^female—"spends most carton boys return on the heels of her de­ of her time on American ships. . .. Seafarer John McElroy, chief This babe is said to be a customs parture and know exactly where to m' steward on the Rayvah, writes, look. each crewmember was required to informer, her method being to ".She must be run off a ship sev­ snoop around lockers while 'visit­ turn in ail but one box of matches. eral times before she will stay off.' ing' rooms and to spot that extra This is a new gimmick, another excuse for ex­ tracting dollars through fines from .American seamen. Matches are cheap and plentiful in this country." McEiroy e n McEIroy closed a notice to ship captains informing them that the crew must declare cigars, ciga­ rettes and matches in excess of the 200 cigarettes allowed each man. Further, crewmembers taking more than two packs of cigarettes and matches ashore are warned they are subject to heavy fines and con­ fiscation. "Moreover," the notice reads, "all members of the crew should be advised that there are a num­ ber pf customs officers in civilian dress scattered over the chief bars in the city who are likely to try and induce them to sell some cigaCooks on the Longyiew Victory give the birds the onceover gettes. ..." before they were trotted out for New Year's dinner at sea. That isn^t all either, McElroy Turkey, roast beef and all the trimmings were prepared by says. A well-known waterfront Smoky Shreiner (front), chief cook-and ex-charter member of the SlU now sailing again, and Pete Morreale, 3rd cook. Photo by Tony Nottage, electrician. Giving The Boys The Bird Planet Finds Excitement TheHardWay "It goes without saying that the Persian Gulf shuttle is about the dullest run that we have," says B. Padgett on the Orion Planet, "but it seems that just when things seem impossible some­ thing comes along to break the monotony." They had to ram a Japanese fish­ ing boat and rescue all hands to do it, though. The mishap was discovered one day south of Yokohama, when the bosun and crew messman heard some loud screaming and looked out the porthole in time to see the mast of a fishing boat passing alongside. They soon found that the mast was attached to one sec­ tion of the boat and another was drifting away. "The mate on watch was unaware that we had even hit anything. As is custom­ ary on tankers, the helmsman was working (shining brass) and had not been in a position to keep a lookout. The 2nd mate had just left the bridge." All ends Well, however. The fishermen showed their thanks by providing a freshly caught 60pound tuna for supper before their boat went down for tlie last time. • USPHS HOSPITAI, BALTIMORE. MD. Herman Kemp Donald AveriU Joseph Lewis Roy W. Bell Gettis Lightfoot Kermit Bymaster Francisco Mayo Victor B. Cooper John A. Morris Arthur Cornman John Ossmow Thomas D. Dailey E. J. DeBardelaben Wm. E. Roberts George StambiUs Lysle Feurtade Ernest H. Webb Gorman T. Glaze Elmer Wheeler Archie B. HaU Francis Wherrity Fred Holmes WUmer C. White Edward Huizenga Earley Joyner MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Morris J. Black Siegfried Gnittke Benjamin Deibler John C. Palmer Samuel Glove Rosendo Serrano USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Claude F. Blanks VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUEROUE. NM Charles Burton SUFFOLK SANITORIUM . HOLTSVILLE. LI, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL NEW'ORLEANS. LA. Herman Carson Cloise' Coats Donald Dambrino Serio M. DeSosa Leroy Donald Chas. A. Dorrough William Driscoll Atomane Elchuk Charles Fetter Arnie Glasscock Leon Gordon Clarence Graham Herbert Grant Horace Gray Clarence Hafner WUliam Havelln Martin Kelly Edward G. Knapp Leo H. Lang Samuel Langham Duska Korolia Karl Larsen William Lawless R. E. McLamore Alois F. Mauffray Wade H. Sexton Michael Muzio Toefil Smigielskl Eddie Perry Lonnie R. Tickle Luciano Torihlo Veikko Follanen Junest P. Ponson Dirk Visser Lynn G. Powers James E. Ward Randolph RatcUK D. G. Zerrudo F. Regalado Jacob Zimmer ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY Loyd McGee USrilS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Fortunato Alfonso C. T. Morrison Henry A, Anderson C. Osinskl Dollah Ben Robert Parker Julin Blomgren Adolfo Rodrigues James K. Catm Jose Rodriguez Louis Corne Stanley C. Scott Newton Edrington James Sealey James H. Fisher Andrew J. Snider Ramon Galarza C. M. St. Clair EsteU Godfrey C. Sundquist Alfred Kaju John B. Tierney William Luhreen Dominick Trevisano A. Lykiardopoulos Wm. R. WiUiams Franciszeh Mietki Daniel WUson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana - Archibald McGuigan Eiadio Aris H. F. MacDonald Fortunato Bacomo Michael Machusky Frank T. CampbeU Benjamin Martin Harry J. Cronin Albert MartineUi Robert M. Douglas Vic Milazzo John J. DriscoU Joseph B. Murphy Robert E. Gilbert W. P. O'Dea William Guenther George G. Phlfer Bart E. Guranick James M. Quinn Howard Hailey George E. Renale Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker Billy R. HiU Kevin Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H. Kilgore Stanley Sokol Ludwig Kristiansen Michael Toth Frank J. Kubek Karl Treimann Frederick Landry Harry S. Tuttle Karrel Leetmaa Fred West Leonard Leidig VirgU E. WUmoth Anthony D. Leva Pon P. Wing Joseph D. "McGraw ;SPHS HOSPITAL IAVANNAH. GA. ^ SA Albert Birt Jimmie Littleton S. N. Hurst Theodore Smith USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Orville E. Abrams Joseph GUI WiUiam Adams Herbert P. Knowles Marcelo B. Belen Joseph C. Marso Arthur J. Fortner Albert M. Morse Robert A. Gannon ''-Fred D. Stagner USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner Earl C. GUbert Earl Con^eton Willis N. Gregory qhas. W. Crafford MarshaU G. Shankle . USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. L. Bosley Frank Schembri' D. K. CampbeU L. Twite A. W. Canter .. { USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS • Walter Craven Concepcion Mejia USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. J. L. Bourgeois Alfred Hancock Clarence Crevler John T. Keegan T. J. DriscoU George A. WeddeU Charles Dwyer : Editor, ' : I SEAFARERS LOG, \ ! 675 Fourth Ave., ! i Brooklyn 32, NY S [ I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— | S please put my name on your mailing list. ! I (Print Information) * i NAME j STREET ADDRESS ............ I CITY ZONE STATE • TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change a of address, please give your former address belowi ADDRESS ; CITY 5....... February 1, 195* SEAFARERS LOG Pa^e Fourteen ZONE STATl.. : Pleasant Trip Cheers Dei Mar To the Editor: I can assure you that I never read a more truthful statement than the letter in the LOG (Dec. 21, 1956) concerning the 1st as­ sistant engineer aboard the SS Del Mar. It really described the guy to a "T". We are just completing voy­ age No. 64 and the "Old Boy" is back again, but I must say this has been a pretty smooth trip. We only have a few hours of dis- letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must he signed by the writer. Names will be vnthheld upon request. puted overtime, and no beefs— thanks to that letter in the LOG. I think that it had a great deal to do with the fact that this has been-a pleasant trip. Still it will take a lot more than one trip before the guy can prove to the many men who have worked hboard this ship in the past eight years that he is the kind of 1st assistant that he would like us to believe he is. He has made a few trips the same as this one on several oc­ casions, only to turn around the next trip and become his old self again by treating the gang like a bunch of animals instead of human beings. I hope these letters will con­ tinue to be printed in the LOG, as I think they may help to keep his kind in line. Louis P. Anderson it i" Here's Biiiie, Uncle Bill To the Editor: I have an uncle who sails on your SIU ships whom I am anxious to hear from. I receive the' LOG and enjoy it very much. I am always expecting to see something In the 'paper about my Uncle Bill, because I. haven't heard from hita in a very long while. I am nine years old and would like very much to have my pic­ ture in the SEAFARER'S LOG because I know Uncle Bill reads it all the time. It was taken when I made my first Holy Com­ munion. I also want him to know I got a baby brother in October. Thank you very much. 1 hope we hear from my uncle very soon. Billie Ryan Renews, Newfoundland t> i) Orphans Thank SS Wild Ranger meeting the SS Wild Ranger among the American merchant i ships we visited in the Port of: Pusan. We are much obUged : to that ship's officers and crewmembers for their concern about our orphanage. We will never forget these gentlemen for their generous contribution. Please express our thanks to all of them, especially the cap­ tain and chief steward (Don Ruddy—Ed.) who were so in­ terested in saying the poor children. We hope they come back here so we can thank them again. We all pray for their good health and smooths sailing. Kyong Nom Orphanage Pusan, Korea 5) i. t Spirit On Alcoa Pioneer Lauded To the Editor: As tlfe wife of an SIU mem­ ber, I would like to express my thanks to a great Union. I first began reading the LOG six years ago, and was very much impressed with its pro­ gressive ways. Since then, I have followed with great inter­ est the constant progress this fine Union has made. It has provided a higher standard of living for all its men, with bet­ ter wages and the greatest bene­ fits ever known for him and his family. I know of no other un­ ion that can top the SIU and Its wonderful leadership. . ^ The so-called "SIU Family Al­ bum" in the-'LOG is a step in the right direction, too. It gives you a proud, warm glow of be­ longing, and is a joy to see. My dear htisband felt this warmth and belonging during a recent, illness. He said every­ body treated him as nice as <if they were his own family. This is a wonderful comfort to us at home when our loved one sud­ denly gets ill while out on a trip. For this reason, I'd like to ex­ press my heartiest thanks and gratitude to all the men on the Alcoa Pioneer who were so help­ ful and kind to my husband. May God bless them all. Mrs. James E. Guy it it Ashore, Still Keeps In Touch To the Editor: Although I expect to ba ashore for awhile and shall be temporarily away from the sea, I would still greatly enjoy keepr ing track of old shipmates and ' Union advancements. I've run into some people who get the NMU "Pilot" and it's discouraging that I don't re­ ceive the LOG to back up my statements concerning the many advantages of the BIU. Having tasted the proof of the pudding, I shall always remem­ ber the wonderful unity enjoyed by our brothers. It's a great feeling to have a Union behind you, which will back its mem­ bers and always seek better con­ ditions for them, Wfe never ex­ isted solely on propaganda or illusions. Keep up the good work. Charles R. Garrison i. t SIU Welfare Aid Lauded By Wife To the Editor: We regret to Inform you that our orphanage in Pusan, Korea, has beert suffering lately from To the Editor: a lack of financial support. For • My sincere thanks to the SIU nearly two years we have 'been for the benefits given me accomodating 295 orphans. In­ through the Welfare Plan dur­ cluding "abtfut 12 GI'babies, so ing my recent hospitalization. the port security office in charge The SIU is indeed a splendid of this section investigated the organization and is run very ef­ orphanage fully before they per­ ficiently, certainly deserving co­ mitted us to solicit any dona­ operation and appreciation from' tions. • its members and their fdmiUes. We were Very fortunate- In Mrs. Gorham M. Bowdre �eP'S • February 1, 1961 Pagre Fifteen SEAF ARERS LOG LuHdeberg's Legacy : Fkiurishiiig Union (Continued from page 3) drive against a Pan«manian-flag = lng hall. Their victory stirred a ship produced the first American new burst of ynipn enthusiasm union agreement on a foreign-flag : among seamen on the Atlantic and vessel. The ship was renamed the Gulf, many of whom wanted no SS Harry Lundeberg, and he never part of the newly-formed National missed a chance to make conditions Maritime Union. on it the best ever seen. His last At the same time, Lundeberg's major beef was in the same field, independent action on behalf of when-the sailors won an agreement seamen earned him enmity fronii on the runaway SS Duncan Bay another quarter, the ISU, and the last September after 12 days of SUP was expelled. Other seagoing picketing. affiliates also drifted away from the ISU, leaving a tremendous void which the death of Furuseth on January 24, 1938, opened wider. Finally, Lundeberg persuaded the American Federation of Labor convention at Houston that Octo­ ber to issue a new charter cover­ ing seamen and allied crafts, and the SIUNA was bom. SUP or­ (Conlinued from page 3) ganizers were sent out to help the Seamenis Act. Lundeberg's was his fledgling, and separate Atlantic and -Gulf Districts were established leadership-in winning the greatest with headquarters in New York economic benefits seamen %ave en­ and New Orleans. 'By 1941, they joyed anywhere at any time. Un­ der Lundeberg, thb SUP set the amalgamated into one district. pace for the entire'industry. , Fought US Contmls "His contribution is all the more During the war years, Lunde­ remarkable in light of the fact that berg fought attempts by US agen­ he often faced the fiercest kind of cies to clamp iron-fisted controls opposition from many quarters, in on merchant seamen and perpetu-, eluding the bitter enmity of the ate their rule over hiring. These Communist Party. Lundeberg was efforts were climaxed by the post­ the one single force on the West war 1946 general strike when the Coast which kept the Party from Wage Stabilization Board refused winning complete domination of to approve an SUP agreement the entire West Coast maritime la­ which embodied higher benefits bor movement. Not only did he than the CIO unions had gained defeat their bid, but he subse­ earlier. Within a week, the sailors quently destroyed their apparatus had their increase. on West Coast ships and reduced Through it all, Lundeberg was them to impotence." engaged in a running battle, with Stood Alone Against Soviet Bridges, the waterfront CP and Similar views were expressed by the NMU to preserve the sailors' C. J. Haggerty, secretary of the jurisdiction. On one memorable California Federation of Labor. occasion, he was on the Spot when "There was a time when he alone an NMU-Bridges squad tried to stood between the nation and So­ storm a sailors' picketline. In the viet power in American waters," ensuing fracas, someone hit' him Haggerty declared. "He had two with a cloth-wrapped pipe, break­ great and consuming interests in ing his jaw. Only after the last in­ life; his family and the Sailors vader had gone did he dust him- Union of the Pacific." eelf off and go for treatment. Funeral services for Lundeberg T.undeberg didn't wailt them to were held Thursday afternoon, at­ have the satisfaction , of knowing tended by hundreds of seamen, hr had really been hurt. friends, and public leaders. Burial His fight against the waterfront was in Olivet Memorial Park, ColCommunists was highlighted two ma, Calif.. years ago by a 4-1 victory-in a Na­ Lundeberg is survived by his tional Labor Relations Board elec­ wife, Ida, and three children: Guntion. in which his sailors, the nar, 9; Allette, 6, and Erik, 2. He marine firemen and a new anti- lived in nearby Burlingame. Communist cooks and stewards un­ ion gave Bridges the worst drub­ bing of his career. The victory clia.sed the last remnants of Com­ munist-dominated unionism off West Coast ships. In 1950 he opened his spanking (Continued from page 2) new headquarters in San Francisco, touching off a building boom which winning west coast longshoremen has provided modem halls and su­ back into organized labor. perior comforts for his member­ "How did Curran meet that chal­ ship. lenge: He walked away and left It, leaving Harry Bridges more solidly Nixed Cabinet Post A friend of Governors, Senators, entrenched than ever. "In that same year, the CIO ex­ shipping tycoons and the Vice President of the United States, pelled the Communist - dominated Lundeberg turned down a chance National Union of Marine Cooks to become Secretary of Labor in and Stewards. Curran had the first the first Eisenhower cabinet. He crack here too. He made some didn't want to cut off his ties with feeble, half-hearted gestures at the sailors by moving into the rari- handling the situation, but when he realized he needed, in his own fied atmosphere in Washington. Forever tie-less, with an open- phrase, 'more brains and guts* to collared shirt and the familiar meet the problem head on, he "Lundeberg Stetson" on his head, walked away and left it. he never forgot he was a sailor. "That left the SIU of North When he wanted-to visit his fam­ America to tackle the problem ily in Norway after 30 years, the single-handed. The SIU of North SUP voted him full expenses there America fought this fight for five and back in 1947. But Lundeberg yeai-s, and in the end it won—com­ had other ideas, and shipped as an pletely and overwhelmingly. To­ AB on the SS Marine Jumper. He day, instead of a Commimist-domworked'his passage both ways and inated organization on United returned the Union's funds to the States ships, we have the Marine treasury. Cooks .arid Stewards,. AFL-CIO, i Lundeberg had another rare dis­ thoroughly supporting the princi­ tinction when a, successful SUP ples of; Ofgapized. labor." t I 1 ; WittL "It makes a men proud to be part of our great SIU. It's nice we're not forgot­ ten," " says Brooklyn's Ben Bailey. SlU Mourns Lundeberg "Getting along fine for an old man nearly 72." Tampa's Nick Giosue has "much to be thankful for." Dogged by sickness, Wm. K. Tobin of New York Cify in back in the Staten Island ma~^ rine hospital. Robert L. Butler, down in Carriere, Miss., sends thanks "for' helping to balance the budget!" Tampan Francisco Delgado is still under doctors' care, but is "getting used to the jea by now.' fdei Just turned 70. Wil­ liam E. Lake of Boston "is proud of SlU's con­ tinuous progress for all seamen." Ernest Trotman's big­ gest wish is "greater progress for SIU in years to come.." He lives in NYC. Trying the cure of thesulphur waters in Flor­ ida right now, James "Blackie" Mason is from NO. "Best step I ever took came when I walked into SIU hall on Stone St." says Ben Trottie of NYC. Pete Henderson, in Mobile, says SIU benefits "certainly warm my old heart. Thanks, all." Sam Knuckles of NO, a 46-year sea veteran, "will never forget what-SlU has meant to me." "Its good to know you're not forgotten," says oldtimer Bernard Roll, 80, in Seattle, Wash. Prichard, Ala. is home for Cyril Lowery "but my heart's out there with my brothers at sea. File Answer ToCurrdn .'.•f''-T-j*.* a. (The brothers above are among those receiving SIU disability benefits.) �SiEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL.CIO Europe Ships Get Tourist Class $$ As US Go's Doze Predictions of record transatlantic passenger busi­ ness in 1957 coupled with news of four new foreign ships in this service highlight a glaring inadequacy of the American merchant marine. The Trans-Atlantic Passenger Conference, reviewing 1956, has declared that "nearly every one of our 25 member lines reported that during the peak of the 'high season' they could be carrying at least two to three times as many passengers if they had \ the ships to accommodate them But despite that glowing estimate, Living standards have risen and there are, at present, only four today's tourist class traveler de­ US-flag passenger ships in the mands more than yesterday's." transatlantic trade and these are The "three-class" ship, like. Jts outmoded three-class vessels un- European counterpart, the "threesuited to the demands of the pres­ class" railway car, is an outgrowth ent market. Four other combina­ of a class society in which aristo­ tion ships, American Export's "four crats and other "social betters" aces," carry only 123 passengers were "protected" from contact with each. the rest of the population. Today, Consequently, the potentially lu­ of course, anybody who has the crative travel business is going by moolah can crash the first class set, default to European operators with so the social meaning of the di­ US operators planning to continue vision has disappeared ekcept for services in the same antiquated movie actress and business tycoons groove. The one apparent bright on the expense account who can't spot in the picture is the proposal be caught dead saving money. for a tourist-class ship now being In terms of comfort if not in developed by Arnold Bernstein luxury services, the upgrading of which, if run as advertised, would the tourist ship has made every­ tend to .conform with present-day body a "first-class" passenger. demands. One Big Difference The picture in the transatlantic There is one important differ­ trade shapes up this way: ence between the old and new pas­ • There is a vast market which senger ship. The "three class" is not being tapped by US shipping. ship is an economic extravagence. • European operators are tap­ It's tourist class is far inferior; it's ping this market by offering com­ first class far too expensive. One fortable tourist-class facilities to reason is the costly and meaning­ budget-conscious Americans. less duplication of facilities, with • The trend toward longer va­ locked doors and "do not enter" cations and rising living stand­ signs excluding many passengers ards promises to increase the from mingling with the elite. The set-up is discouraging to Americans business in the long run. • In the face of this, US opera­ who are accustomed to having the tors persist in clinging to the total­ run of a facility. After all, whether ly outmoded concept of the three- they ride coach, Pullman berth or class super-ship, a hangover from roomette, they all use the same din­ ing car on a railroad. Not so on a the 1920's. There is no question that the "three class" ship. travel pattern is Changing. The A typical "three class" ship has biggest demand for space, accord­ a "three pot" system to go with it. ing to the Trans-Atlantic Confer­ One pot is the first and cabin class ence, is in tourist class where galley with separate dining rooms there are never enough accommo­ on each side. Then there is the dations. The majority of Amer­ tourist galley with a separate icans who would like to travel menu and separate dining room. abroad are uninterested in whether Finally there is a crew- galley. the ship has a wine steward. Each set-up means different staffs, What they want is a clean, com­ china, silverware, kitchen utensils, fortable, two or three bed cabin, a food storage and other costly dup­ private bath and access to all rec­ lications. reational and entertainment facili­ The set-up - also meany three ties on the ship. lounges, three ballrooms; three Discussing this development, a bars, and different deck areas. spokesman for one of the foreign The tourist class usually sits in operators told the LOG: the balcony of the motion picture "Most American travelers today theatre. If there is one swimming are professionals or others who are pool, the tourists can splash only pretty well off but not wealthy. at certain specified hours. The They want comfort like air-condi­ same goes for the gym. tioning and outside * rooms and It costs more to build such a above all, they want a private bath partitioned-off ship and it costs and toilet. They want a nice more to run it. Actually, the welllounge, swimming pool and all the to-do first class passenger reaps rest, but they don't want to pay the most of the benefit of US subsidy fancy price for first-class luxury.. in the form of space, service and "We give them all that on our facilities at the partial expense of the US taxpayer. ships. "We have a limited number of Even your "three-class" ship first-class accommodations, because operator regards the whole situa­ there will always be these who in-, tion with tongue In cheek. If there sist on it. But most of our ac­ are plenty of reservations for first class and not so many for cabin, commodations are tourist class. "When our latest ship came in, a few doors are opened and others and we enteftained the press and closed off, stencils are changed aud travel agents, the,' were amazed to presto—cabin class berths sud­ see what is called tojirist class to­ denly become "first-class." The day. It's not like it was years ago. passenger involved doesn't know it f ' Holland-America's Statendem (below) coming out soon will have 800 tourist berths, {ust 69 first class. At top are tourist dining room on Bergensfjord (NorwegianAmerican) and tourist bar on Ryndam (Holland-Amer.) showing typical facilities on tourist-type ships. but all he is getting for his extra money is a.label. It's something like put^ng a Cadillac emblem on a Chevy. Crew-wise of course, the threeclass ship is staffed more heavily than the one-class operation, with close to one crewmember for every passenger aboard. Much of the excess consists of assorted crafts of a non-maritime nature—kennel attendants to take Care of firstclass passenger's dogs, recreation and social leaders to "organize" passengers and keep them happy, instructors in various games and sports, musicians, numerous kitch­ en specialists to supply elaborate menus (seasick or not, the passen­ gers pay),' plus an assortment of personal service flunkies heavily concentrated in first class. Offhand it might look like this means more jobs. It does, but only for non-seamen, plus the fact that these ships, as uneconomical luxury showpieces, limit job opportunities. Where there are now four such ships, there could be a dozen de­ signed to meet travel needs of the majority without frills. The dozen ships would supply far more em­ ployment for professional seamen, although they would not be mannCd so heavily in the miscel­ laneous categories.' Sincd' all US passenger ships are subsidized, the question is which type is more suitable from the Government's view. There are two reasons given for" such subsi­ dies. One, that they maintain US flag service -on essential trade routes, second that they provide accommodations for Jiigh speed troop movements In aiTemergency. Obviously, addition of more ships in the tourist category answers the Government's needs better than a"' very limited number of superliners. In World War II, in fact, the US had to depend heavily on the Cunard Line to move US troops. Putting more ships on the water also reduces the risk of loss. European operators, who origi­ nated the "three class" !ship, are now rapidly abandoning it. Ships like the Bergensfjord, Stockholm, Kungsholm, Gripsholm, Ryndam and Statendam carry the bulk of their passengers in tourist with first class accommodations as low as 40 berths. Air-conditioned accommodations, outside rooms and private bath are standard. While first-class has a small separate dining room, one galley serves all and the menus are virtually identical. All other ship­ board facilities are open to every­ body. These ships are being built to serve the American Inarket. The Americans like It that way and are making that mode of operation a profitable one. American operators and the US Government are overlooking a tremendous shipping potential when they neglect the huge seg­ ment of the population, which alsQ has the money and the desire to take a European vacation. House Body Studies US Shipping Set-Up WASHINGTON—The House Merchant Marine Committee has formally adopted an agenda involving broad investigation of all phases of US maritime policy. Chairman Herbert Bon­ ner reported that the commit--^ tee will explore at least seven into all phases of the operation tf major subjects including the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. tramp shipping, foreign flag trans­ fers, aid to presently-unsubsidized companies, trade-in programs and reserve fleet policies. Bonner's announcement follows the statement by Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, that his body will look The Senate committee chairman has already appointed a sub-com­ mittee of five to deal with mari­ time questions. The sub-committee consists of John O. Pastore (Dem., RI); William A. Blkkely (Dem., Tbx.); John M. Butler (Rep., Md.) and Norris Cotton (Rep., NH.) as well as the chairman. � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 1, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LUNDEBERG DIES OF HEART ATTACK DROP FIGHT ON HOSPITALS; BUDGET ASKS $5 MILLION INCREASE IN PHS FUNDS SIU OF NA ANSWERS CURRAN SMEAR IN LETTER TO MEANY NORWEGIANS BACK STRONG US SHIPPING TEXAS COURT SPINS ‘WRECK’ LAW AROUND BOOK LAYS PQ-17 TO BRITISH NAVY HEAD ILA BIDS FOR AFL-CIO TRUCE, PROMISES REFORM NY MULLS PLAN TO PEG JOBLESS $ TO PAY SCALE TRAMP SUBSIDY PLAN DUE FOR AIRING IN CONGRESS BALTO HAS FEW BEEFS, MANY JOBS MORSE HALTS SHIPS TO AMERICAN COAL SIU CO’S ORDER GIANT TANKERS CONGRESS APPROVAL SEEN FOR 24-HOUR QUARANTINE SICKNESS DOGS NIMET BUT CREW MEETS TEST EUROPE SHIPS GET TOURIST CLASS$$ AS US CO’S DOZE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/01/1957 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. XIX, No. 3  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a2d306a84c93d65a52c4f73a30ef7065.PDF 51d60e7ed2d5d25d51ef6dcd649a58bb PDF Text Text , Vol. XiX No. 2 SEAFARERS . .- . ' .V-' • LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT * AFL-CIO • CONGRESS SCANS - m May Revise^ Broaden Ship Aid -Stories On Page 3 Fifteen Indian sailors rescued by the Steel "lOO ff O 06 AtOOOrCI* Apprentice in the Persian Gulf are wel­ comed by Seafarer S. Fires, chief cook (2nd from right) and others. Their 180ton craft capsized and sank near Bahrein. VtMt Norwegian-American liner Oslofjord heels over in TIff • floating drydock at Hoboken, NJ, after a section of the dock sank while the ship was being brought in for re­ pairs and inspection. The ship had listed to a 25-degree angle—^more than show:n here—but photographers were not permitted into the yard imtil dockyard personnel had flooded other sections of the dock and returned the ship toward an even keel. Eight persons in the crew were injured in ths accident at the Bethlehem Steel Co.. facility. There was no damage to the ship, which returned toltSscheduled run short­ ly afterwards. 'v sipiliiiiil. Cheeking The Count. men in New York gather to verify some of the results. Facing camera (i to r) are Donald Mease, Frank Drozak, Manuel Sanchez, Salvatore Biondo. Luigi lovino is in foreground. (Story on Page 5.) —Texf Of Election Report Begins On Page 4. �januawl8*_H5L iReds Ha® andfteF^!^ page^^ How Joe Cuttan le\te a sWi^ SEPTEMBER I. 1850 NEW YORK:—" VOL. LXVT. NO. M sv«rker" official I f The US Communist Part^ " \ 1 organ of the .quare for SSiSS "SVo^M" Mow Phony Can Thoy Ool7 C-re'-r-EorM-S TuKJitanM «••' ehin ^t-B_ I, A 'a* Ru.'slin* 1 trend on the "'{he beglnntoes "J J?" •' «8c •««.f,r,™ tit" KM"""*' '*«*' !• Icatfcrahlp an ••ytbiB* WrfAt YVnA^i ,HAPPfNeP' snp^ TSi"'' •' tho a"" •"' i cMPera''"" "'ifj me «>»t only » tween those three irtesponsihle SIU ertJil tor Ik* New Y*rk < Allener.Ccncrar* r*«*B| '««nr my .elf.taa„a4 wd. J.t'r.'SL' X'Slj"„,x «'• »• SS'.-as'S,?.!£s ttreil ef fc„| ek*II*»a«. H I „.,„„me. "X Borremolno 'c.",!!'^ "• All.™*,-! 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Jacob K* ^^f^ifltSed tion, had to Attorney Gen ^^^^tive to . * • Life "New "Fork morning Augus > ^Qqvention funds hearing °'¥hd American Eife "ring.'g.'^ U„ wel'ara ."^^ValW »' B ..P»aiU»» «« SnVance ,„„g, insurance A^.e»—nee A ^qguranee !»»• la • •» -"-" _ ^qq^g s£i:ssi^^r^ Sglgi^ «S=S=::?=s&SrSi MANUKA ,eiuctantly liroiional union . . • _„,^qded that huodi^f^R^ * o„,.farers Ur rsidSSei. are Crew HoHs Curron fof toggingWin It was self-insurance ^RVdustry. insurance ''"me poworidl lns»»"» Vorl. Slot. Inon.»« ,are wm "» » ,„perlnttndon» »« l»"e ^tioo Edet TVTivin went to the • ruling* "e cuoreme Couit hooks m pelSment tpreine Court^ Suf^hing "J^^^ay o^ NHU went to P^^^S^ive order a\and'ng ' ^gaqwhile, the decision, funds are leg ^ qgh quite »r<» standing Apparently theR® that the name ZS iosepU Cnrr^ of union pres qy of tne Ut appear rn^®°.in each headlines and ..puof "name-dropping SometimeMh^n"; sometimes its mentions wo. putties ^Yie motives , opovated wi conof business. eelf-insured pi®"® Their operating ..jiecFor years, flil a"ll^"^5;t.SaSey. NMU V was as| opposition irom Requirements of a a ruling on the formed on the lega^^ courts for 1 essary' to g ^^i^egroom wer ^.tml- expensive ^YthVI^- ' TheTMU says as foUows: an They Get. upm' .gmn giving SlU c«» S •news itenv "•^tvUh.ho dickered \,u )h" taJJe".rmS -- mri^m «e led nd. or the sro and other nfflons .SfsMttpe.'*®'"'"' it,ltl.tl»8 »«-» t. and selt- oiber ti«r®S'/;^R"^This is som®- °' ,,he ,dght, hut yod P ^ - : ^- " mm �t ••isJaniianr IS, ItSf Fare Hire* SEAFARERS LOG Study '36 Ship Act Overhaul ^ A complete review of US maritime policies under the 1936 Merchant Marine At^'with a view toward expanding and strengthening the US merchant marine is being planned by the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee^ Ad­ 4dressing an industry groupj "... The manner In which tankers should be constructed in New York, Senator War­ subsidies have been granted has under the US flag. ren Magnuson, committee tended to decrease the strength • He has reservations as to the of the Industry ... Because subWASHINGTON—Radical changes are ahead In the 20-year- chairman, said that in his sidles are granted only to a wisdom of permitting T-2 tanker old US merchant marine subsidy program. Instead of con­ view the US • does not relatively small percentage of owners to register under foreign flags In return for building new fining its assistance to a relative handful of shipping com­ have enough shipping and US companies, a situation has US-flag tonnage. developed which finds the ma­ panies, the pro^am is being-* Wider Subsidy Program Sought restudy its subsidy extended to virtually every ings, Including Bloomfleld and should program accordingly. offshore berth operator under Seas Shipping. A resolution has already the American flag. Subsidy applications are coming In so thick and fast that the Gov­ ernment will have to ask Congress to broaden the authority to grant Government aid. Among companies not previously subsidized whio are now applying for or receiving aid are Isthnilan, Waterman, the Arnold Bernstein Interests, Isbrandtsen, States Ma­ rine and States Steamship. In ad­ dition, several companies already receiving operating subsidies are asking or may ask for more sail­ Subsidy requests directly affect­ ing Seafarers Include Isthmlah's application for aid on the west­ bound round - the - world service. The company Is seeking subsidy on 24 to 36 voyages a year here. It Is also asking for 12 to 24 voyage subsidies on the Persian Gulf runs and additional aid on the Indian run. Waterman has not yet flled Its application specifying routes and the number of voyages. Bernstein's subsidy would apply to Its projected North Atlantic passenger services.. jority of private companies operating without subsidy In direct competition with the few who are sustained . . . This sit­ uation Is not conducive to a healthy and expanding Industry . . . We, therefore, urge no fur­ ther privileges to .. . subsidized shipping . . . until the whole problem has been reappraised by the Congress . . ." —Resolution on Subsidies Maritime Trades Department Convention, Nov. 29-30, 1955 • He would urge his committee to take action on these problems. "We must build to meet our needs," he concluded, "and It wiU be vital to the welfare of the United States that we do not deviate from this goal." been submitted to the Senate on Magnuson's behalf authorizing his committee to examine. Investigate and make a complete study of all matters pertaining to foreign com­ merce, transportation policy and The SIU and other SIUNA maritime matters among others. union affiliates have been criti­ House Merchant Marine Com­ cal of the manner In which the mittee chairman, Herbert Bonner, subsidy program has been con­ promptly endorsed the Magnuson ducted. Testimony to that effect proposals and said his group would before the House Committee on cooperate In any study to overhaul Merchant Marine and Fisheries, the 1936 Act. Icles seems to herald a broad in­ on June 20, 1955, was noted in Sen. Magnuson's declaration for vestigation Into the whole area of its report: "Mr. Hall ISIU sec.a full review of US maritime pol- shipping subsidies, with the aim of treas.I was particularly critical broadening the scope of this Gov­ of the subsidy program . . . ernment help to the Industry. His "Some of his more pertinent statements recall the sharp criti­ remarks in this connection, were: cism of the subsidy program In •"I personally think that in the past by the SIU and other many instances subsidies them­ SIU of North America unions, as selves, as they are now applied, well as the A^JL-CIO Maritime have done nothing In some in­ Trades Department. stances but put a premium on The Suez crisis, Magnuson said, Incompetence.' proves that the "United States can­ "At the same time, Mr. Hall not count on the aid of other marl- did support the theory of sub­ time nations for furnishing the sidy. In general, he seemed to shipping we will need so vitally. favor subsidizing all shipping Must Be Under US Flag companies on the basis of the "Our shipping must be under minimum amount of Govern­ our flag and we cannot depend up­ ment aid necessary . . ." on help from foreign-flag ships of the so-called friendly nations. Un­ doubtedly In a crisis they will need shipping Just as much as we and they will serve their own needs first." In this respect, he Indicated the group would take a hard look at the transfer foreign program. In his address, Magnuson made several important points as follows: SlU-industry safety program • Congress should re-evaluate was Indicated In the first 1957 the "essehtial trade route" concept meeting of Union and Industry as set forth in the 1936 Merchant representatives on the subject. Marine Act. "We should study the The Seafarers family bene­ Some 25 SlU-contracted companies number and types of ships now be­ attended the New York meeting ing used, the sailings and ports of fit program passed another and discussed the shipboard and, call. This will give us the Informa­ milestone last week with the shoreslde safety procedures which tion necessary to keep these trade payment of the 1,000th family hospital and surgical benefit to a are now being established. routes adequate In ships and sail­ Seafarer. A check for $349 went Some of the companies have al­ ings." out to Seafarer William Simmons ready Instituted the procedures • The US should provide for al­ of New Orleans representing pay­ drafted by the Joint Uinon-lndus- ternates to essential trade routes ment for care and treatment of his try committee. Involving regular if vessels are forced to circle the wife. shipboard meetings on safety and Cape of Good Hope. At the same time, total payments the establishment of departmental • More high-speed ships and cn these benefits passed the $150,safety committees In which Sea­ 000 mark In the 19 months it has farers play a leading role. Others been In operation. now plan-to follow suit. Originally negotiated in May, On the shoreside end, the com­ 1955, the hospital-surgical benefits mittee Is now setting up a records Jan. 18, 1957 Vol. XiX No. 2 program has been considerably ex­ program to keep track of ship­ panded and improved since then. II board accidents. The records will The 31 day limitation on hospital show to what extent the safety benefits has been removed and an •I"": program is succeeding. additional $100 in hospital extras PAUL HALL, aecreiary-Treasurtr The following representatives of HEHBEBT BHANO, Editor; RAY DENISON, allowance provided after the first the SIU and Its contracted opera­ Managing Editor; BEBNARD SEAMAH, Art. 31 days. The program was also expanded tors were present at the meeting: Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACX, W. Hall, C. Simmons, J. Algina and Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area last fall to include dependent par­ ents of Seafarers as well as their H. Brand for the SIU, Earl Smith, Representative. wives and children, and a number Waterman, the committee's chair­ Page 9 of claims have been paid accord­ man; J. Cecire, Robin; R. Brandon, Editorials Page 15 ingly. A. Fischer and A. Ellas, Cities Final Dispatch Inquiring Seafarer Page 10 Benefits under the plan include Service; J. Winters, No. Atlantic Page 14 $10 a day for hospital care, $4 daily Marine; C. Davies, Calmar; M. Wil­ Letters Page 15 for doctor's visits to the hospital, liams, Bull Line; R. Chapedelaine, Personals, Notices Page 7 $100 in hospital extras such as XSeatrain; T. Proud, R. Schilling, Recent Arrivals Page 6 ray, anesthesia, blood tests, operatAlcoa; J. McGuinn, Victory Car­ Shipping Roundup Page 7 mg room costs for the first 31 days riers; E. Latow, Grainfleet; E. Sea­ Your Dollar's Worth and another $100 after that date. men, C. Logan, Mississippi SS; G. Henkenlus, J. M. Carras Inc.; D. Published bIweelNV at me headquarters Surgical benefits are provided up International Union, At­ to a maximum of $300 according Wlnkowskl, Orion; M. Harrison, of theaSeafarers Cuif District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth management committee repre­ lantic Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYacinth to a schedule of operation fees. 9-6600. Entered as second class matter The hospital benefit has a $50 de­ sentative; Dr. J. Logue, medical di­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under ductible feature in which the Sea­ rector, SIU Welfare Plan, R. Corn- the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. farer pays the first $50 of the hos­ well, safety consultant to the Joint I pital bilL committee. More Co's To Act On Safety A portion of joint SlU-industry group hears Capt. Robert Cornwall, committee safety consultant (far left), report on progress. Representatives of 25 SlU-contracted operators and Union representatives attended. SIU And American Coal A persistent theme in NMU President Joseph Curran's vili­ fication of SIU is the charge that the SIU is attacking the hir­ ing hall by filing charges against American Coal. Here is the record— "• ' SIU has filed a complaint union hiring hall. They were told, of discrimination in hiring in effect: "We will not hire you." practices against American Coal Shipping. • The NMU hiring hall, the NMU or any aspect of maritime hiring by a going shipping opera­ tor are not mentioned In the docu­ ment, and for obvious reasons of self-interest, are not targets of the complaint. • It has been normal organizing practice for NMU, SIU and all maritime unions to send men to the offices of newly-formed ship­ ping companies or existing unor­ ganized fleets for the purpose of getting representation on the com­ pany's ships. If SIU had not sent men to the company's offices at Cities Service, Isthmian and other operators, those fleets would not be running with SIU contracts to­ day. Does Curran pretend he never instructed NMU men to ap­ ply at a company office for Jobs with an organizing motive, in mind? • Several dozen jSeafarers who went to American Coal were re­ fused applications for employment. They were not referred tb any That Is why SIU filed charges against American Coal and that Is the legal basis for the charges. It is a sorry silght to see Curran revert again to the deeply-em­ bedded Communist Party line tac­ tic of accusing others of denying home, mother and flag every time they act to Curran's displeasure. For example, when the Sailors Union attempted to protect Its premium pay gains from Congres­ sional pressures by incorporating weekend and other normal over­ time in base pay, Curran screamed "40-hour week sellout" even though his own watchstanders were—and still are—working 56 hours. The charge "attacking the hiring hall" Is of a piece with the charges "Fascist," "Hitlerite," "warmon­ ger," "unlon-buster," "Trotskylte" and other epithets which Curran has hurled at one time or another against numerous labor and public figures. It is equally groundless. An ever-widening interest in, and support for, the joint l,000tli SIU Family Gets Hospital $$ SEAFARERS LOG �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG January 18, 1957 A&G District Eiection Tabuiation (Candidates with an astarlsk (•) before their totals are those who were elected) Bos Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, H-1 Ko Votes Void's Write In's Sub-Totals NY 130 1,557 1 44 0 4 0 1 121 1,606 Phil Bait Norf Sav 634 7 2 1 544 790 13 4 1 817 167 3 0 0 170 99 1 0 0 100 Tarn Mob 85 ' 670 2 3 0 0 0 0 87 073 NO LC Nov tP Wllm 1,084 10 0 0 1,094 68 1 0 0 69 412 3 0 0 415 267 8 3 0 278 117 4 0 0 121 Sea Total* 131 4 0 0 135 *5,749 467 12 2 ej!30 Deck Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Algina, A-1 No Votes Void's Write In's Sub-Totals 119 1,523 521 782 163 98 82 509 974 69 404 264 110 2 78 22 31 7 2 5 . 164 119 0 11. 11 11 0 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0200000000000 121 1,606 544 817 170 100 87 673 1,094 69 415 278 _121 Inglne Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 507 767 36 46 14 0 0 544 817 169 1 0 0 170 99 1 0 0 100 87 0 0 0 87 579 94 0 0 673 1,008 85 1 0 1,094 69 0 0 0 69 408 7 0 0 415 359 16 3 0 278 109 12 0 0 121 130 *5,833 5 382 0 12 0 3 135 • 6,230 519 24 1 0 544 166 4 0 0 170 99 1 0 0 100 86 1 0 0 87 521 152 0 0 673 1,012 80 2 0 1,094 69 0 0 0 69 404 11 0 0 415 265 10 3 0 278 114 7 0 0 121 131 3 *5,824 386 103 1,491 502 704 167 98 84 Ol.-i 1,027 69 397 251 103 107 1.483 506 765 165 98 86 483 988 67 393 247 104 106 1,465 499 749 152 93 80 474 958 67 390 246 100 43 363 122 167 26 11 11 547 309 4 65 72 56 3 ^2 360000000 18 0 1400000000000 363 4.818 1,632 2.451 510 300 261 2,019 3,282 207 1J149 834 383 126 126 123 30 0 0 405 *5,697 *SA18 *5,502 1A36 42 5 18,690 James Sheehan, S-3 21 1,191 459 568 136 78 65 '589 873 51 336 188 74 James E. Sweeney, S-6... 93 305 60 185 30 17 15 61 116 17 70 58 30 No Votes 2 89 17 37 4 0 4 15 83 0 3 17 11 Void's 5 20 8 27 0 5 3 8 22 1 6 15 6 Write In's 0100000000000 Sub-Totals 121 1,606 544 817 170 100 87 673 1,094 69 415 278 121 92 37 6 0 0 135 *4,721 1,094 84 9 20 18 4 0 0 135 *4,629 308 336 565 318 72 2 6,230 Claude Simmons. S-1.... 115 ^,527 No Votes 6 73 Void's 0 3 Write In's 0 3 Sub-Totals 121 1,606 Steward Assistant Secretary-Treasurer E. (Eddie) Mooney, M-7.. 117 1,537 No Votes 4 61 Void's 0 3 Write In's 0 5 Sub-Totals 121 1,606 784 28 4 1 817 Joint Assistant Secretary-Treasurer WiUlam Hall, H-272 Robert Matthews, M-1... Joseph Volpian, V-1 No Wes Void's Write In's Sub-Totals Boston Agent 126 1 ejl30 Boston Joint Patrolman Eugene Dakln, D-9 89 1,068 461 532 143 80 71 607 841 60 349 174 70 Jack Farrand, F-69 11 128 8 44 1 7 6 11 43 3 14 19 4 Thomas Fleming, F-241.. 10 123 17 40 6 5 3 20 41 1 14 24 .12 W. aeo) McCarthy, M-268 10 175 31 137 15 6 5 18 69 5 25 29 22 No Votes ... 1 86 20 49 2 0 2 16 91 0 11 25 11 Void's 0 25 7 14 3 2 0 1 9 0 2 7 2 Write In's OlOlOOOOOOOOO Sub-Totals 121 1,606 544 817 170 100 87 673 1,094 09 415 278 121 New York Joint Patrolman T. (Ted) Babkowskl, B-1.; 71 ir234 461 675 149 FYank Rose, B-4 21 219 20 306 22 L. (Leo) Bruce, B-158.... 23 196 23 104 11 John Cabrai, C-200 28 217 24 87 13 Malcolm M. Cross, C-443 . 42 1,037 460 360 140 Louis (Lou) Coffin. G-7.. 82 1,302 495 667 155 Paul Gonsorchik, G-2 .. 75 1,319 523 676 152 Howard Guinier, G-3 ... 72 1,278 483 589 145 Richard (Mike) May, M-872 19 135 22 106 11 James Purcell, P-17 56 254 03 132 24 Charles Scofield, S-186... 37 184 27 98 12 Charies Stambul, S-578... 20 108 21 52 8 Freddie Stewart, S-8 87 1,265 492 635 150 Joseph Teicher, T-132 12 116 29 61 5 Keith Terpe T-3 72 1,245 600 660 151 C. A. (Chuck) Welch, W-351 15 117 18 76 7 A.(Hon't Al) Whitmer,W-316 20 160 47 131 15 No Votes 74 547 46 123 6 Void's 21 309 54 181 14 Write In's 0 0 0 0 0 Sub-Totals 847 11,242 3,808 _^5,719 1,190 83 6 7 O 86 93 88 83 8 13 7 4 85 2 90 9 8 0 22 0 700 74 637 3 29 6 26 7 20 67 610 76 626 75 626 72 615 4 18 10 40 9 22 2 9 72 627 3 12 73 640 5 15 8 22 29 89 14 28 0 0 609 4,711 924 117 72 69 888 924 928 862 55 118 63 51 886 49 914 , 64 86 463 12.5 0 7,658 60 361 193 91 2 28 20 21 11 25 53 20 2 28 52 21 51 348 130 81 59 377 191 80 58 374 198 88 54 357 181 79 4 17 30 10 15 41 82 33 2 24 45 23 3 12 21 7 58 283 202 87 5 24 19 8 64 383 195 83 3 25 29 12 4 38 46 15 28 90 120 46 0 70 133 42 0 0 0 0 483 7,905 1,946 847 Philadelphia Agent W. (Rusty) Beyeler, B-81 .49 188 e. (Blackie) CarduUo, C-1 66 1,297 No Votes 3 99 Void's 3 22 Write In's 0 0 Sub-Totals 121 1,606 68 467 4 5 0 844 133 652 17 15 0 817 18 152 0 0 0 170 9 90 0 1 0 100 14 71 1 1 0 87 19 642 8 4 0 673 80 961 40 13 0 1,094 3 65 2 0 0 69 29 381 0 6 0 415 57 202 13 6 0 278 20 90 5 6 0 121 1.3.36 162 91 17 0 1,806 521 14 3 6 0 844 648 131 15 23 0 817 156 88 ' 72 640 909 14 11 10 23 97 0 0 4 8 74 0112 14 0 0 0 0 0 170 100 87 673 1.094 64 3 3 0 0 69 378 33 0 4 0 415 222 38 13 5 0 278 91 20 5 5 0 121 88 1,403 80 34 1 1,606 35 497 6 6 0 544 47 717 27 26 0 817 9 161 0 0 0 170 4 94 0 2 0 100 4 65 0 0 0 69 4 405 0 6 0 415 15 244 1 18 0 278 14 95 8 4 0 121 505 728 478 687 49 89 493 728 44 78 24 33 39 108 0 0 1,632 2,451 168 149 14 153 20 0 6 0 510 93 89 9 88 18 0 3 0 300 976 920 140 938 107 168 33 0 3,282 62 386 67 362 13 46 61 379 4 39 0 18 0 15 0 0 207 1,245 233 176 81 233 70 17 24 0 834 98 81 39 103 19 14 9 0 363 Philadelphia Joint Patrolman r rr John Hetzell. H-6.. 80 William J. Smith, S-60... 84 No Votes 4 Void's 3 Write In's 0 Sub-Totals 121 Baltimore Agent Wm. (Curly) Rentz, R-274 30 Earl (Bull) Sheppard, S-2 83 No Votes 6 Void's 2 Write In's 0 Sub-Totals 121 6 80 0 1 0 87 11 25 646 1,039 14 17 2 13 0 0 673 1,094 Baltimore Joint Patrolman Rex E. Dickey, D-6 Eli Hanover, H-313 John Risbeck, R-207 F. (Al) Stansbury. S-22 Rowland Williams, W-362 No Votes Void's Write In's Sub-Totals 96 64 56 92 40 3 12 0 363 1,247 1,101 402 1,174 312 363 219 0 4,818 79 ' 625 72 589 10 52 79 620 9 39 9 85 3 9 0 0. 261 2,019 78 38 1 - 4 0 121 1,136 303 109 57 1 1,606 481 57 2 4 0 644 597 182 22 Ifl 0 817 162 7 0 1 0 170 78 18 4 0 0 100 75 8 0 0 4 87 608 34 31 0 0 673 969 96 17 12 0 1,094 66 2 1 0 0 69 364 37 6 8 0 415 192 58 17 11 0 278 92 26 3 0 0 121 Adelbert (Al) Arnold, A-147 33 James A. Bullock, B-7 . 65 Charles V. Majette, M-194 14 No Votes 4 Void's 5 Write In's 0 Sub-Totals 121 196 1,097 133 118 62 0 1,608 27 493 14 4 6 0 544 72 646 51 32 16 0 817 2 166 2 0 0 0 170 8 90 2 0 0 0 100 6 72 4 4 1 0 87 21 617 19 10 6 0 673 58 959 40 23 14 0 1,094 4 61 3 0 1 0 69 24 371 ' 11 9 0 0 415 45 200 18 5 10 0 278 12 91 11 5 2 0 121 Norfolk Agent Ben Rees, R-2 Van Whitney, W-11 No Votes Void's , Write In's Sub-Totals Norfolk Joint Patrolman Savannah Agent E.B. (Mac) McAuley, M-20 113 1,354 No Votes 4 216 4 35 Write In's 0 1 Sub-Totals 121 1,606 529 748 170 99 83 638 1,057 68 397 261 114 11 61 0 0 4 34 28 0 14 13 4 48010180443 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 544 817 170 100 .87 673 1,094 69 415 278 121 Savannah Joint Patrolman Nevln E. Ellis, E-70 No Votes Void's Write In's Sub-Totals 121 5 4 0 121 1,338 230 38 0 1,606 529 11 4 0 544 743 64 10 0 817 170 0 0 0 170 98 2 0 0 100 83 0 4 0 87 546 127 0 0 673 1,052 42 0 0 1,094 68 0 1 0 69 396 15 4 0 415 255 18 4 1 278 115 4 2 0 121 66 1,168 28 153 23 127 0 101 J®' 0 0 121 1,606 494 23 25 2 645 67 83 12 0 644 0 817 132 12 20 0 ® 0 170 92 4 2 0 2 0 100 81 2 2 2 0 0 87 621 17 16 14 5 0 673 959 49 54 10 22 0 1,094 62 3 3 1 0 0 69 373 13 19 5 5 0 415 209 28 32 2 7 0 278 90 13 13 1 4 0 121 A. H. Anderson, A-11.... 43 225 B. (Benny) Gonzalez, G-4 . 55 1,062 Hugh C. HandaU, R-248... 17 129 No Votes a 129 Void's 4 61 Write In's 0 0 Sub-Totals 121 1,606 34 483 17 7 3 0 644 111 611 59 25 11 0 817 15 148 5 0 2 0 170 12 87 1 0 0 0 100 1 77 4 4 1 0 87 14 616 17 23 1 o 673 68 965 M fo 13 0 1,094 3 S3 2 1 o 0 69 31 361 11 8 4 0 415 37 206 21 2 12 0 278 24 84 9 4 0 0 121 Tampa Agent Thos. (Tom) Banning, B-12 James Dawson, D-82 .... G. (Glenn) Lawson, L-27.. No Votes Voids Write In's Sub-Totals Tampa Joint Patrolman is;-'-: (Continued on page 10) Packages of ballots from all ports are opened in order by members of the tallying committee in preparation for the actual vote count. Pictured (I to r) are E. "Red" Sterns, chairman, W. Slade, C. Emanuel and Thaddeus Laboda. Report Of District Tatty Committee (To Be Read at "Election Report" San Francisco 6351-6950 . Meeting of January 23, 1957) WUmington 6951-7250 Seattle ...7251-7500 We, the undersigned Union Tal­ lying Committee, duly elected at The Committee then checked the the regular business meeting of numbers on the stubs received 100 *5,113 16 836 December 26th, 1956, six (6) at from the various ports, and these 602 Headquarters meeting, two (2) in 25 numbers, when checked against the 16 590 80 *4,380 Mobile, one (1) in New Orleans, 108 *5,235 two (2) in San Francisco, and two numbers on the stubs of all ballots 98 *5J!78 printed and issued and ready for 83 *4,953 (2) in Baltimore, submit the fol­ voting, were found to coincide, port 17 456 45 926 lowing report and recommenda­ by port, with the exception of eight 19 572 (8) stubs from Houston. These 16 334 tions: lOO *5,029 On January 2. 1956, at 10:00 missing stubs will be dealt with in 9 354 102 *5,172 AM, we met with Al Kerr, the detail later in this report. 25 420 628 Union Office Manager, who had 28 Your Committee then checked 1,681 been assigned by Headquhrters of­ 23 -the dates of the voting rosters and 1,051 35 0 fices to assist this Committee as a 0 945 43,010 result of our request. He gave compared them against the minutes of the special meetings for the each Committee member an election of the Polls Committees 32 718 amended copy of the Union Consti­ in the various ports. We found in 96 *5,232 2 194 tution, as well as a copy of a letter every instance that Polls Commit­ 5 0 0 that had been sent^ to " all Port tees had been duly elected on each 135 6,230 Agents by Paul Hall as a guide for day in which voting was conducted the various port Polls Committees in the various ports. Where no 96 *5,301 on the closing day of voting. He 32 622 suggested that we read those sec­ Polls Committee, could be elected, 222 3 no voting took place, as is required 85 tions of our Constitution dealing 4 by our Constitution. We note that 0 0 135 6,230 with the Union Tallying Commit­ on the last day of voting in San tee in detail, as well as the letter Francisco, Seattle, and Lake Char­ 5 297 of instructions sent to the Port les, no Polls Committee could b# 114 *5,643 Agents referred to above. elected. In these cases, as per the 4 163 12 126 A full quorum picked up the bal­ Constitution, the Port Agent took 0 1 135 6,230 lots from the Commercial State over the duties of the Polls Com­ Bank & Trust Co., 1400 Broadway, mittee. 116 *5,412 New York City, as per the Consti­ We checked the unqsed ballots 89 *4,924 tution. (See correspondence an­ that were on hand in Headquarters 48 1,048 114 *5,255 nexed, showing official documents offices that had not been Issued. 33 832 exchanged.) 736 The stubs on these unused ballots 483 The Committee then took over were numbered 9201 through 10,0 405 18,690 the Conference Room on the third 026, a total of 826 ballots. deck of our Headquarters building Your Committee then checked 89 *4,987 as the place in which we would do 42 908 the unused ballots that were re­ 214 our work while in session. Our turned from the various ports, 1 3 116 sessions were open to all members. 5 0 including the Port of New York, 135 6,230 There were no instances of miscon­ which are listed as follows: duct. In compliance with Article XIII, 532 24 UNUSED 95 *5,023 Section 5 (d) of our Union Consti­ PORT BALLOTS 333 11 216 tution we accepted from among 2 Boston 122-250 126 3 •0 0 ourselves Edgar Starns, S-728, as New York 9157-9200 135 6,230 Chairman of the Committee. Philadelphia 9045-9050 We then received from the Head­ Baltimore 1569-1750 131 *5,762 quarters offiees all of the files rela­ Norfolk 1921-2000 4 393 0 72 tive to the conduct of the election. Savannah 2101-2250 0 3 From the file.s, we found signed re­ 135 6,230 Tampa 2338-2500 ceipts for ballots No. 1 through No. Mobile 3174-4000 9200, which had been issued to the New Orleans 5095-5500 131 *5,636 2 520 following ports as follows: . Lake Charles 5570-5650 73 2 0 1 Houston *6066-6350 PORT BALLOTS 135 6,230 San .Francisco 6629-6950 Boston 1-250 Wilmington ....... 7072-7250 New York 7501-9000 91 *5,083 Seattle 7386-7500 New York 19 431 9051-9200 436 17 Philadelphia 251-750 158 8 •Houston was missing the follow- • 122 0 Philadelphia 9001-9050 0 0 ing unused ballots, with their stubs, Baltimore 751-1750 135 6,230 numbered 6159, 6182, 6190, 6220, Norfolk 1751-2000 6259, 6269, 6278, and stub num­ Savannah 2001-2250 23 639 bered 6059. 89 *4,907 Tampa 2251-2500 18 344 Mobile '.. 2501-4000 The above unused ballots, when 228 5 112 0 combined with the unused ballots New Orleans 4001-5500 0 0 135 6,230 in Headquarters and Kie stubs of Lake Charles 5501-5650 Houston 5651-6350 (Continued on-page 10) i �Jininrjr IS, IMt SEAFARERS LOG Fif* low IMEMCH MIOK SEIVE Unions Hamstring Amer. Coal EVEir IMEIieM stymied by a 24-hour picketline manned by four unions, the 88 Thomas Paine ig now a "dead ship." The US-owned Liberty chartered to American Coal Shipping Inc. is completely tied up on the Brooklyn waterfront, with shore gangs refusing to. handle her. The Thomas Paine wasf i brought up here from Balti­ more, still wearing her origi­ nal mothball coat of red lead, in efforts to whip her in shape for the coal run. As soon as the ship was moored at a Red Hook pier, she was hit by picketlines com­ posed of Seafarers, marine engi­ neers, both from the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association and the Brotherhood of Marine Engi­ neers, and members of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. 3-Degree Cold One of the traditionarfunction* Picketlines w e r e maintained of American unions from the around the clock despite freezing esriiest days fias been to offer weather which touched as low as training to newcomers, so that the 3 degrees, snow. Sleet and high necessary numbers of skilled craftsmen could be supplied to winds. A stewpot established near­ Industry. by at picket headquarters, plus Today, union-sponsored train­ plenty of ski parkas, helped pickets ing programs are commonplace. battle the cold. Carefully established rules of ap­ Ship repair workers who had prenticeship and Instruction as­ sure the public of skilled union been hired to de-mothball the ves­ vyorkmanship. The programs also sel refused to go through the lines. provide numerous training Oppor­ After five days of picketing, the tunities which era difficult and power lines were disconnected and costly for young Americans to ob­ Piclcets from the SIU and AFL-CIO officers unions on duty at all efforts to work her discontinued. tain from any other source. Brooklyn shipyard have blocked work on reactivated Liberty It Is expected the company will ship Thomas Paine (background), withdrawn from lay-up have the ship hauled to another pier in further efforts to work her, fleet for use by American Coal Shipping. The SIU, Masters, but for the time being the "hot" Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Ass'n ship is ice cold. Pickets are keep­ are protesting ACS hiring bias and "substandard" pacts. ing a close watch for any signs of activity. eral Maritime Board, no action has can Coal. Meanwhile, Liberjtys are Elsewhere in the fight against been taken as yet by the FMB to being broken out and assigned to American Coal, five other ships are assign additional vessels to Ameri­ other operators for the coal runs. being picketed, one in Baltimore's Maryland Drydock, two in Savan­ nah and two in Charleston, South . The first union health center ever to be established in the Carolina. The four ships in Savan­ maritime industry should be in full operation early in April. nah and Charleston are still locked Alteration work is now going on to revamp the property up at last report. Work is going on aboard the ship in Baltimore. at 21st Street and 3rd Avenue, One ship, the Coal Miner, which Brooklyn, and convert it into by the second week in March, the American Coal purchased private­ of medical equipment ly, has cleared Norfolk with an a modern, comfortable facility installation A total of 6,230 votes was cast in the recently-concluded and furnishings will follow. NMU crew aboard and a topside which will offer Seafarers com­ The New York center is the first gang recruited by the Brotherhood Atlantic and Gulf District elections, the 14-man district tally­ plete head-to-toe check-ups. of four projected health centers of Marine Officers. ing committee reports. Successful candidates in the conThe contract was let out to the for Seafarers. The other three will The American Coal beef arose tests for 39 posts on the bal-"*" lowest hondable bidder, as per the be built in Mobile, New Orleans when the company signed with the instructions of the Welfare Plan and Baltimore. All four centers BMO, a District 50 affiliate, after lot are announced in the com­ the first time that position was liuslees. He will build several of­ will be convenient to SlU port of­ being in negotiations for an agree­ mittees' report filed at head­ placed on the ballot. The full list of those elected fices into the 100 by 50-foot build­ fices and major shipping facilities. ment with the Masters, Mates and quarters. There were 72 candidates is as follows; ing for medical labs, doctors' of­ The four centers will offer phys­ Pilots and the Marine Engineers in all on the ballot. The committee findings have to fices, exdniination and reception ical examinations and periodic Beneficial Association. Secretary-treasurer — Paul Hall; rooms, a lead-lined X-ray room, check-ups to Seafarers for the pur­ be confirmed by membership action deck assistant secretar.v-treasurer The SIU also filed charges air-conditioning lines and equip­ pose of diagnosing and detecting against American Coal at the Na­ at the next meeting in all ports. —Joe Algina; engine assistant sec­ ment, electro-cardiograph room, illnesses and physical defects be­ tional Labor Relations Board. The As soon as the membership acts, retary-treasurer — Claude Sim­ eye exam facilities plus the neces­ fore they become far advanced. Union accused the company of dis­ the elected officials will be sworn mons; steward assistant secretarysary heavy-duty electrical lines for The centers will not provide any criminating against Seafarers by in for the two year term. treasurer — Edward lEddie) the X-ray machinery. actual treatment, but will refer refusing to accept a single employ­ Mooney; joint assistant secretar.vBallots Mailed To Bank An outside garage door entrance Seafarers to the nearest US Public ment application from any one of Under the amendments to the treasurer—William Hall, Robert will be bricked off and additional Health Service hospital or clinic dozens of qualified seamen who SIU constitution adopted last year, Matthews, Joseph Volpian. windows installed along with a for that purpose. asked for employment at the com­ the two month election ran from Boston agent—James Sheehan; The Union health centers were pany's offices. Action on the charges November 1 to December 31, 1956. Boston joint patrolman, Eugene hung ceiling and various other im­ negotiated as part of the Health is now being considered bv the All ballots voted were mailed to a Dakin; New York joint patrolmen provements. and Safety Progratn with the oper­ NLRB. Once th; contractor completes New York bank vault at the close —Ted Babkowski, Malcolm Cross; Although the company was origi­ of each day's business. Louis Goffin, Paul Gonsorchik; his work, which is expected to be ators contributing five cents per man per day to finance the project. nally awarded 30 ships by the FedThe membership then elected a Howard Guinier, Freddie Stewart, 14-man tallying committee — six Keith Terpe. Philadelphia agent — Steve from headquarters and two each from Baltimore, Mobile, New Or­ (Blaekie) Cardullo; Philadelphia leans and San Francisco. The com­ joint patrolman — John Hetzell; mittee, meeting in New York, re­ Baltimore agent—Earl (Bull* Shepmoved the ballots from the vault pard; Baltimore joint patrolmen— and conducted the official tally for Rex E. Dickey, Eli Hanover, Flaye NEW YORK—^Freezing weather drove Seafarers accus­ the District. (Al) Stansbury; Norfolk agent— SlU membership meet­ tomed to warmer climates put of town, but didn't scare SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ben Rees; Norfolk joint patrolman ings are held regularly —James A. Bullock; Savannah hardly enough ,ships into port. As a result, shipping declined Hall was reelected without opposi- agent—E. B. (Mac) McAuley; every two weeks on Wed­ temporarily when less than^ Savannah joint patrolman—Nevin nesday nights at 7 PM in The complete text of the E. Ellis; Tampa agent—Thomaa the normal number of ships seven more arrived in transit. tallying committee report, plus (Tom) Banning; Tampa joint pa­ all SlU ports. All Sea­ "These ships were all in good con­ called here. the official election tally for all trolman—Belarmino (Benny) Gon­ dition," SIU Assistant Secretaryfarers ore expected to The arrival of real winter Claude Simmons re­ ports starts on page 4 of this zalez; Mobile agent—Cal Tanner; attend; those who wish to weather pushed the mercury down Treasurer issue. ported. Mobile joint patrolmen—Harold J. be excused should request to about ten degrees at times, Among the in-transits was the Fischer, Robert Jordan, William J. brought some snow and ice Elizabeth, the Bull Line freighter tion, as were the six assistant sec­ Morris; New Orleans agent—Lind­ permission by telegram and with it. However, snow has been that was in a collision with a Na­ retary-treasurers at headquarters. sey J. Williams; New Orleans joint (be sure to include reg- on the light side this season. tionalist Chinese- tanker last Also unopposed were port agents patrolmen^Tom Gould, C. J. istrotion number). The Most of the business at head­ month. Now repaired and back in E. B. McAuley, Savannah; Cal Tan­ (Buck) Stephens, Charles M. next SlU meetings will be: quarters this period was taken up service, she aroused spirited bid­ ner, Mobile; Lindsey J. Williams, (Whitey) Tannehill; Houston agent by committee work, split between ding in the shipping hall when the New Orleans and A. (Frenchy) —A. (Frenchy) Michelet; Houston January 23 the 14-man election tallying com­ time came to crew her up again. Michelet, Houston. joint patrolman—Charles Xiinball; mittee and then the six-man quar­ A couple of standby crewmen re­ Officials elected for the first San Francisco agent—Martv Breit­ February 6 terly financial committee. (The mained on the ship during her stay time include Eugene Dakin, elected hoff. text of the tallying conunittee's In the shipyard. February 20 Boston joint patrolman; Malcolm Cross, the newly-elected NY report and^the election results are In turn, the Alcoa Runner went M. Cross, NY joint patrolman; Eli joint patrolman, will replace for­ March 6 ' in this issue, starting on page 4). into temporary lay-up during the Hanover, Baltimore joint patrol­ mer patrolman Frank Bose, who A total of 19 ships paid .off, period. She will crew up again in man and Marty Breithoff who was passed away before the election March 20; / three were signed on articles and the near future. elected San Francisco port agent started. See Health Center Ready By April I SCHEDULE OF NY Shipping Falls Off As SlU MEETINGS Freeze-Up Blankets City Count Over 6,200 Votes In SIU Election Tally 1* �SEAFARERS Fwe Six Janaary 18, 1957 LOG He's In The Chips December 26 Through January 8 i"i Deck A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ................... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans .................. Lake Charles .................. Houston ..;... Wilmington San Francisco Seattle II i'- Total Registered Deck Bns: B 2 4 14 74 6 24 24 86 7 11 6 11 0 4 23 6 84 13 10 8 • 24 4 11 9 16 16 9 7 Deck Ens. 13 84 36 67 17 21 2 28 47 16 23 13 39 18 Deck A B 126 413 A 287 #4 Stevr. A 6 93 12 36 3 5 2 23 48 5 18 8 20 8 Stew. A 287 4 18 8 19 12 5 3 5 9 7 15 7 20 12 Eng. 144 stew. B 2 18 5 8 9 1 1 6 10 3 6 4 11 2 Total A TotaJ B 23 251 72 129 27 37 8 74 129 30 65 32 75 _ 35 8 50 19 51 32 12 4 17 32 ' 18 25 20 47 21 Total 301 91 180 69 49 12 91 161 48 90 52 122 66 Stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 86 987 356 1343 Shipped Port M - I: • |:t Back after completing two-year dredging job in Venezuela on the Sandcaptain, Seafarer B. Witts, pumpman (right), shows his record size SlU vacation check to George Binnemans, FWT, who had been on the |ob earlier. Witts received $428.37 in vacation pay covering the 749-day trip. After taxes, he netted $355.91, plus a whopping big bonus payoff. Foes Of '50-50' Plan 'Whittje-Down' Strategy WASHINGTON—US maritime unions and other shipping groups are getting set for a new onslaught by American farm groups against the "50-50" law, now that Congress is back in town. Observers don't expect the with the need for more shipping battle to reach the intensity space for its export program and of previous years,, although there will likely be some whittling down of the scope of "50-50" as there was in the 1956 session. The agri­ cultural interests won a limited victory then through a provision exempting. fresh fruit shipments from the cargo preference rule. This year's fight will come on a bill to authorize the sale abroad for foreign currencies of an addi­ tional $1 billion in farm sur­ pluses. While the farm groups are committed to seek a blanket ex­ emption of these cargoes from "5060," they are not given much chance of winning anything but a concession exempting a few indi­ vidual commodities. Few Complaints As "The Journal of Commerce," a business newspaper, pointed out the' day Congress opened, "with last year's sales amounting to more than $1.6 billion, nobody can se­ riously assert that the program is being hamstrung by the '50-50' law or by anything else." The case for the individual com­ modity exemptions is not a very strong one anyway, the paper pointed out, "since there has been no significant increase in the vol­ ume of these exports since they became no longer subect to '50-50'." Opposition to "50-50" as it 'stands is also weakened by the fact that shipping space is the key problem today. Foreign maritime jiations have all the business they can handle, and are not expected to be able to muster much support in the US. The US Agriculture De­ partment has also been confronted m., thus must turn to American bot­ toms after all. The State Depart­ ment has likewise changed its tune on this score. However, US maritime groups, including the SIU, are not relaxing their interest on this front, for "50-50" has been the principal prop for the American merchant marine since 1948. In a calmer world situ­ ation, it would also be the only one, so American seamen have a big stake in keeping the law on the books unchanged. 'Excellent' Is Word On Seattle Jobs SEATTLE—Shipping is extreme­ ly good and the future looks as well, reports Port Agent Jeff Gillette. He noted a lot of difficul­ ty getting rated men, particularly ABs, oilers and firemen, however. Eegistration continues to lag far behind the dispatch figures, and more men, especially those with deck and engine rating.s, are alway.s welcome. He said the port's policy of discouraging those wishing to pay off in-transit vessels was the only way to keep the vessels prop­ erly manned during the shortage. Five ships paid off here during the last period, including the Grain Snipper (Grain Fleet), Westport (Arthur), Alice Brown (Bloomfield), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Trans) and Kyska (Waterman). They all signed on again. In transit vessels were the Calmar, Alamar (Calmar); Warrior (Pan Atlantic) and Choctaw and Hastings (Waterman). All beefs were handled right on the ships, leavipg no major, items outstand­ ing. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk a.............. Savannah .............. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total Deck Deck B A 6 56 26 48 12 10 5 8 45 13 26 5 29 11 2 4 4 19 5 7 8 2 2 6 6 0 15 5 Deck Deck A B 300 80 Deck C 0 5 9 26 1 2 2 4 2 5 0 2 16 17 2 53 20 88 8 3 6 10 31 11 18 3 16 8 Deck C Eoa. 91 227 Eng. B 8 9 S 19 8 4 1 0 5 4 10 5 14 11 Eng. B 95 3 13 12 24 1 7 0 3 6 3 11 1 23 13 Eng. 120 Stew. A stew. stew. Total B C A Total B ToUl Total Ship. Stew. A Stew. Stew. Total B C A Total B Total Total Ship. C 1 48 13 24 J2 4 3 9 63 6 19 4 16 4 216 2 2 4 20 4 2 4 6 8 5 3 1 12 3 76 2 18 3 25 3 7 1 2 13 7 6 3 8 19 117 9 157 69 110 22 17 14 27 139 30 63 12 61 23 743 7 15 13 58 14 13 8 8 15 15 19 6 41 19 251 5 36 24 75 5 16 3 9 21 15 17 6 47 49 21 208 96 243 41 46 25 44 175 60 99 24 149 91 328 1322 SIU shipping declined further during the last two weeks, but is due to snap right back again in the current period. A total of 1,322 jobs were shipped compared to the registration of 1,343. Registration edged ahead of Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Wilmington: Fair . . . San Fran­ Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: cisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good; shipping for the first time Good . . . Houston: Good . . . needs rated deck and engine men. since October. Actually, shipping- was really off in only three ports, New York, Norfolk and Mobile. The rest of the District generally held its own. Boston, Baltimore, Houston and San Francisco rose slightly, while Philadelphia, Savannah, New Or­ leans and Seattle stayed about the same as before. In addition to the others mentioned, Tampa, Lake Charles and Wilmington also dtf clined a bit. The spread between shipping and registration was greatest in the deck department, which was the only department where the regis­ tration total was greater than the number of jobs available. In terms of seniority groups, class B men filled the lowest pro­ portion of the total jobs in almost two years, barely 19 percent. Class A men again handled their "nor­ mal" proportion of the jobs, about 56 percent, and class C, 25 percent. The A and B shipping was barely more than the class A registration by itself. Following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Good . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair , . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Alien Registry Cioses Jan. 31 The annual registnation of aliens required under US laws is now underway, January 31 is the cutoff date for the registra­ tion, imless an^lien seaman is on a ship. In that case, he has ten days in which to register af­ ter he comes ashore. Both resident and non-resi­ dent aliens are covered by the registration requirement. Reg­ istration cards are generally available in any postoffice or in the nearest office of the US Im­ migration Service. Bernstein Succeeds In Bid On Mariner WASHINGTON—The Arnold Bernstein shipping group was the sole bidder for the Badger Mariner, the last remain­ ing Mariner up for disposal, the Maritime Administration announced. Bernstein's- sue--* — cessful bid for $4,730,754 clears him to offer a lower fare than the the way for his conversion of competition. Construction of the the vessel into a one-class low-cost passenger-cargo ship for the North Atlantic run. Contracts are now being drafted on the sale of the vessel, as well as for construction and operating sub­ sidies. It is expected that the le­ galities will be completed by the end of January, with the Bernstein interests taking title to the ship on or around February 1. Ingalls To Convert The next step will be to take the vessel out of the reserve fleet and bring her 'down to Ingalls Ship­ building, Pascagoula, Miss., for conversion. Ingalls was the low bidder on the job of putting In 1,000 one-class accommodations and other facilities for passenger service. The conversion job will take about 11 months. With that timetable, it is ex­ pected that the ship will be out­ fitted and ready to sail in the spring of 1958. The Badger Mariner will be run from New York to Rotterdam and Antwerp on Trade Route 8, de­ barking her passengers directly on the continent. There will be a minimum of 50 flrst-class state­ rooms as required by law with the rest of the passengers in tourist class, two or three to a room, with private bath and toilet. Most tour­ ist class facilities are for four or more to a room and do not provide a private bath. Simplified mass fefcdinj^ and the one class set-up, avoiding wasteful duplication of facilities, are, what Bernstein is banking on to .enable. ship would allow him to meet a part of the overwhelming demand for fast, low-cosf transportation to Europe. Under the terms of Bernstein's contraet with the Government, the Federal Maritime Board may re­ quire him to build a second ship for this service at a later date. Japan Plans Sub Tanker TOKYO—Going the US one bet­ ter, a Japanese concern reports it is planning an atom-powered sub­ marine-oil tanker all wrapped up in one. The Mitsubishi interests announced that the tanker would be 30,000 tons deadweight with a submerged cruising speed of 22 knots. The proposed tanker would be almost twice as long, 540 feet, as the submarine Nautilus, and have a healthy 69-foot beam. It would be able to stay underwater as long as a month without coming to the surface. Why build an underwater tanker in the first place? It would be able to get "underneath the weather" and avoid typhoons and other, un­ pleasantness which often plaguea Pacific Ocean shipping. The Mitsubishi concern has al­ ready run, hull construction tests to determine how deeply the tanker .could ?afely submerge with a full,load, of oil, ,1., I j|, �T-*; '• • • •> January 18/ ld5T SEAFARERS LOG Pate 'Bereii Variety Artists Applaud Sill Strike Aid YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius What's What With Vitamins? A number of readers ask for more information on vitamin products and in some cases challenge this department's criticism of the high , prices of some brands, and indiscriminate use of vitamins. , This.department's concern is with the financial drain on.moderate. income people buying high-priced vitaniin products without even consulting a doctor as to their need for them, and with the exaggerated Belling claims. Do Ads Assure Reasonable Price? One reader argues that a vitamin supplement whose price we criticised is advertised in "topnotch magazines" such as the Saturday Evening Post and Look, and that "these magazines would not accept these advertisements if the company was not a reputable one or if ; their price was exorbitant." He adds: "I am positive that if I had used • this product years ago I couid have eliminated many an unhealthy feel­ ing aiid unnecessary doctor and prescription bills. You should check with the Food and Drug Administration to clarify any skepticism you may have about it." Philadelphia SlU Port Agent Steve Cardullo 14th from left) displays plaque presented to Actually, because a product is SlU in recognition of Union's assistance in 1953 nightclub drive in Philadelphia and again last advertised in a commercial maga­ year in a dispute with Ringling Brothers Circus. Pictured (I to r) are Pres. Georgie Price and zine is no guarantee of reasonable 2nd v-p Joe Campo of AGVA, Seafarer Al Shick, Cardullo, Seafarer Jack Miller and AGVA price. Advertising media don't question the prices their advertis administrator Jackie Bright. The presentation was made at a New York AGVA board meeting. ers charge. They simply sell them space. In fact, one way a com pany becomes "reputable" is to use such costly national advertising which must be added to the price WASHINGTON—Assignments of more ships for both berth operation and the coal run of advertised products. Even though the national advertising for to Europe have been announced by the Federal Maritime Board. Included in the break­ vitamin suppiements may not be outs are the first nine of some 50 more coal ships that the FMB has decided to place on misieading, sometimes salesmen's the coal run to Europe. Four-* verbal statements are, possibly of the nine have been assigned the market for tonnage. A total of to Europe. without the manufacturer's knowl­ to SIU companies; tw6 to Bull Sale of Bull Line to .American 160 ships was originally requested edge. For example, recently the Food and Drug Administration se­ Line and two to Waterman, Coal Shipping was completed re­ for the coal trade but less than cured a court conviction against an Ohio salesman for Nutrilite because cently. Bull Line has four more A greater number of Victory he had recommended it for the treatment of cerebral thrombosis and ships, 35 in all, have been assigned one-third of these requests will be ships, the Edith, Mae, Evelyn and filled. other serious diseases. In another recent case, FDA secured a con­ to various berth operators, com­ Jean which are suitable for the Largest Bidder viction against the firm selling Vit-Ra-Tox products for misleading pleting the breakout of vessels for coal run although they are not on claims in literature used by its door-to-door salesmen promoting these i-egular cargo purposes. Bull Line was the largest bidder, it at present. products for the prevention and treatment of high biood pressure, seeking 20 Libertys. It already has American coal purchased Biill to The four coal ships to ne manned polio, cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, mental disease, heart disease and by Seafarers are the Joseph A. placed four of its company-owned obtain the services and facilities of many other diseases and conditions which the booklets claimed were Brown and Granville M. Dodge for Libertys. the Angelina, Dorothy, an experienced and successful caused by nutritional deficiencies of the American diet. A. H. Bull, and thff Nathaniel Cur­ Arlyn and Carolyn, on the coal run steamship organization. rier and Murray M. Blum for Is One Brand Best? "It sounds, price and all, as if you are referring to Nutrilite Food Waterman. In announcing it would break Supplement," writes Mrs. R. L. of Minneapolis. "I have been buying Nutrilite for over a year because I was told it was so much better than out 50 ships, the FMB declared any other vitamin pill on the market. Have you ever analyzed Nutri­ that preference would be given to lite and found th^e ai-e similar food supplements? According to companies whose major operations All pi the folloiving SIU fmvilies will collect the $200 maternity Nutrilite, theirs is sTwholesome food product with no coal tars and are under the American flag. This synthetic vitamins which are not assimilated or digested. There are a upholds the argument presented benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: lot of vitamin pills on the mai'ket and I have always felt you get by Bull Lines which said it and Debra Mary Kostegan, born No­ Jack D. Wise Jr., born December other US-flag operators should get what you pay for." vember 28, 1956, to Seafarer and 12, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack preference over companies which Our criticism of the prices of nationally-advertised vitamins was Mrs. Stefan Kostegan, Everett, D. Wise, Nags Head, NC. concerned not only with Nutrilite, although that is the one that sells run many ships foreign. Mass. 4- t Upheld on Commitments for $19.50 for a month's supply, but other comparatively expensive, 4* 4" 4* Laurie Ann Oppici, born Decem­ highly-promoted brands, such as One-A-Day, Vi-Synerol, etc. There Bull was also upheld by FMB on Karen Grace Miller, born July was no criticism of Nutrilite itself. But it is sold by a very expensive its position that it was not neces­ ber 26, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 2. 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. John distribution system. The agent liimself pays $10.72 for the $19.50 sary Jo have a-specific coal cargo Einil A. Oppici, Ridgelield, NJ. J. Miller, Petaluma, Calif. package. His "sponsoring" agent gets 10 per cent of $10.72 or $1.07. commitment to get ships. t> t> 4- i> • 4" The "key" agent, state distributor and wholesale distributor all get Mary Teresa Ballance, born De­ Bull Line and Waterman had re­ Daryl Wayne Richard, born De­ additional cuts, so that the largest part of the $19.50 actually goes to quested a total of 30 Libertys be­ cember 18, 1956, to Seafarer and cember 15, 1956, to Seafarer and the chain of distributors. tween them for the coal trade, Mrs. Suny B. Ballance, Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Lester J. Richard, Lake It's not true that Nutrilite doesn't contain synthetic vitamins. It with other SIU companies, includ­ 4" 3^ i Cliarles, La. consists of synthetic vitamins in a natural base, largely alfalfa. I have ing Liberty Navigation, Grainfleet, Irene Rene Hendricks, born Oc­ 4« 4" 4« never obseiwed that the manufacturer claimed Nutrilite is all natural, Martis, New Jersey Industries, tober 3, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Senia Fontenot, born December so perhaps you got this impression from a salesman. However, the Ocean Carriers, Veritas Steamship, Coy R. Hendricks, Jacksonville, 15. 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. fact that it is partly synthetic is not necessarily a criticism of it. New England Industries, World Fla. Wiltz Fontenot, Port Arthur, Texas, You don't have to take anyone's word for the quality of one vitamin Carriers and James Poll also in 4> 4> 4> 4> 4' 4* product as against another. Right on the label, the product must state Janet Mary Piatt, born Decem­ Stella Marie Sturba, born De­ the potency of each vitamin it contains. These ingredients must meet cember 22, 1956, to Seafarer and ber 17, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. the standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia, which Is the Mrs. Ranie J. Sturba, Morgantown, Elijah C. Piatt, New Orleans, La. official standai'd. W. Va. 4 4" 4" If you do prefer natural vitamins, pethaps becau.se of the argument Janies Bagley, born November 4) 4' 4* that natural products may cbntain undiscovered nutritional elements, Kathleen Lisa Witthaus, born 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs, you can get the Schiff Vi-Complette natural multiple vitamins and December 15, 1956, to Seafarer and Albert J. Bagley, Flushing. NY. minerals at a cost of only $25 for a ten-month supply of 1,000 tablets Mrs. Paul L. Witthaus, Morgan4 4" 4' at health and food stores. Or you can get Ovatrin, sold by Vitamin LAKE CHARLES — Shipping town, W. Va. Deena Marie Murray, born Octo­ Quota, which like Nutrilite contains synthetic vitamins in a natural held up pretty well here in the ber 29. 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4* 4" i base, for $7.50 for a month's supply.. past two weeks. Fourteen ships Susan Martina Francisdo, born Hugo A. Murray, Marshall. NC. What's The Authority? made a showing during the pei'iod. June 16, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4* 4 4 "There was also a call for a dead Alex D. Francisco, New Orleans, Mrs. G. F. of Stockton, Calif., says she agrees with us but some of Feddie Lopez, born December her neighbors who are interested in food supplements questioned tow job from Beaumont to Tampa, La. 21, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. .Al­ what authority'our I'eport had. so the boys did okay on the ship­ fonso Lopez, Bronx, NY. 4; t 4. Several authorities were mentioned in the original article. Among ping end," Port Agent Leroy Clarke Rosalind Maria Mitchell, born 4 4 4 the most authoritative sources w>as Professor L. A. Maynard, director commented. Dolores Santorio. born Decem­ August 28, 1956, to Seafarer and of the Cornell School of Nutrition. He has said that vitamins are only The arrivals and departures for Mrs. Charles J. Mitchell, Mobile, ber 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. a temporary measure, ordinarily should not be taken by healthy pei> the period covered 11 Cities Serv­ Ala. Secundino Santorio, Jersey City, sons who have no fqod allergy or dietary restriction, and some vitamin ice tankers, plus the Val Chera NJ. 4" 4" t preparations contain substances not yet pix)ved to have nutritional (Valentine) in Port Neches, Texas; Paul David Sota Maldonado, born 4 4 4 value, but exploited by vitamin sellers'to' pSSh their products. There the Pan Oceanic Transporter (Pan October 13, 1956, to Seafarer and Georgia Papoutsis, born Decem­ is nd ptirpdse in taking over thel normal amodnt ot v^Uaipins, he has' Oceanic) in Port Arthur, and tlie Mrs. Enrique S. Alvarez, Santurce, ber 16. 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. said; "you canndt' sujpri^hal-ge thfe ht«han'-b<)dy.'' * ' Stavros Papdutsis, Neiv York City. Micha^ (Carras),. in Smith's Bliifif. PR. US Breaking Out 50 Coal Ships 14 Ships Show At Lk. Charles �Janttny 18, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Vae* Eifflit The Seafarers pictured on this page are among the brothers now receiving SIU disability-pension bene­ fits. This is a "progress report" to let their union brothers know how they're doitfg. "Thank you all for the wonderful support and comradeship," says B'klyn's Edw. Hansen. ._ Happy to report that he's now "improving nicely," is Samuel L. Gordon of NYC. _ » •iiiiil V - I From front door of his home in Aberdeen, Md., Hugh D. Fouche (above] says hello. "Much better and able to be home again," William Girardeau (photo left) poses with wife, Olive, in North Harwich, Mass. "I'm not feeling so hot but thanks to SlU, my finances are fine," re­ ports Nils Lornsen. Almost 76, Leonard H. Goodwin, in Yar­ mouth, MS, "still keeps in touch." lt;>- Unable to work since V-J Day '45 due to multiple war injuries, Joseph Koslusky (above) says "keep 'em sailing, boys." , Disabled since Nov. '52, Jose G. Rivero hails SIU "for ending all worry about bills." Sidelined in La Grande, Ore., Frank B. Vortkamp's relaxing after 40 years at sea. "Still far from well," Leonard Ellis (right) blesses 6 New Orleans SIU men "whose blood saved my life." _ii^ Bernard M. Larsen, of Miami, "will never for­ get SIU for making a pension possible." Home in Santurce, PR, brother Francisco Mo­ lina is "happy to hear about new SlU gains.'-' ' I " "The SlU has been God's gift to a sailor. Thank you all"—How­ ard C. ParkerVMk'n'* Proud of a good day's catch (16 fish) down home in Winnsboro, Texas, brother Charles Shrunk shows 'em off (above). At bottom, he keeps up with the news of former shipmates through the LOG. Still needing med­ ical treatment, he was in Galveston hospital last week for periodic check-up. "God bless you all in your good work . . . keep 'em sailing," says H. Bonnitto, NY. �January 18, 1957 Page NJne SEAFARERS LOG TAere Oughta Be A Law!' House Report AssaHs Infl Ship Standards WASHINGTON—A report highly critical of international safety standards both as to construction and operation of ships has been filed by a committee of experts after study of the Andrea Doria sinking. ' The report prepared for the the Andrea Doria. They said that House Merchant Marine Com the Doria met the subdivision re­ mittee called for strengthening of international regulations to con form more closely with US stand ards. The committee's sharpest barbs were aimed at the construction of A $40 weekly payment for all temporarily disabled Sailors has gone into effect January 1 under the Sailors Union of the Pacific WelTare Fund. Up until now the benefit had gone only to mep who did not receive anything from the California State Disability fund but now the SUP fund is making up the difference between the Cali­ fornia payments and the $40 figure 4 4 4 Tahiti being Tahiti, a 2nd reefer engineer on the Mariposa missed the ship at Papeete and then hitch­ hiked 2,300 miles by sailing vessel to catch her in Honolulu. The reef­ er man, Maurice J. Moiine, caught his ship by sailing on a 136-foot schooner. Despite his exploits, he had to face the music from the Marine Firemen's Union for miss­ ing ship. AFL-CIO To Discuss NY Docks SIU of NA vice-presidents Paul Hall of the A&G District and Mor­ ris Weisberger of the Sailors Union of the Pacific have been designated by International President Harry Lundeberg to represent SIU of NA at the forthcoming AFL-CIO exec­ utive council meetings. The coun­ cil will star# its sessions in Miami Beach on January 28. Prominent on the agenda of the meeting will be a discussion of support given to the ousted Inter­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ tion by some segments of the Fed­ eration's membership, particularly the National Maritime Union. Just before the last New York longshore election, the NMU presi­ dent, Joseph Curran, called on dockworkers to support the ousted ILA against the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen's campaign for clean unionism on the docks. The Curran announcement drew a tart rejoinder from AFL-CIO President George Meany who ques­ tioned Curran's further usefulness to the Ethical Practices Committee of the Federation, in light of his pro-ILA position. Subsequently, Meany gave strong support to the'Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association In their fight for recognition at American Coal Shipping. liie NMU and its president have strongly opposed the MEBA-MMP stand, leading to MEBA with­ drawal from the AFL-CIO ^Mari­ time Committee, a Curran-created organization. News that the SIU Welfare Plan has just paid its 1,000th family benefit comes at a time when self-insured welfare funds, such as this Union's, are under heavy attack from the insurance industry. The industry cries that the plans should come under' "regulation," to mask the fact that insurance companies are hurting from the competition. Naturally, a self-insured, self-administered plan such as the SIU's is in a position to give more and better benefits, and to move more rapidly to meet human needs than an in­ surance company. That's simply because there are no pre­ miums, stockholders dividends, fees and other expenses above actual operating expenses siphoned off the fund's income. Look at the family benefits program for one. The SIU program was begun on the basis of 31 days' hospital benefits. Experience showed there was an important area of human need—the chronically and seriously ill—^which was not fully covered by the 31 day provision. So coverage was extended by providing it without time limit. It was also found that many Seafarers had dependent parents. These parents too, were included in the program. Just imagine trying to get an insurance company with its oceans of fine-print to alter its benefits as rapidly. Actually the only selling point any company has to offer is the strength of its financial reserve—an important factor to very small groups. But this advantage is more than lost by the inferiority of an insurance company setup.,. 4. 43. 4 4 4 California fish cannery and fish­ ery unions are pushing a court case along with the local canning indus­ try to have State Department trade agreements declared unconsitutional. They argue that the trade agreements should he subject to ratification by the Senate, like other treaties. The case is aimed against Japanese tuna imports which pay a 121^ percent duty in the US. 4 4 4 quirements of the 1948 Safety of Life at Sea Convention "by a very narrow- margin." These standards are well below the compartmentation required aboard US-flag ships. If the Doria had been built to US standards, the report said, "she would have survived." Training In Radar In addition, the report called for more adequate training of deck officers for utilizing radar, direct bridge - to - bridge radiotelephone communication and observation of the recognized steamer lanes. The Swedish ship Stockholm, which struck and sank the Doria, was admittedly traveling west­ bound virtually "X)n the eastbound track and about 20 miles off the recommended course. There is no legal compulsion requiring ships to follow the recommended tracks. The Swedish-American Line and the Italian Line are, not parties to the tracking agreement on the North Atlantic. The 1948 international conven­ tion on subdivision of watertight compartments supposedly provid­ ed that if one or two compartments of a ship were flooded, or even more, the ship would not sink. "The fact remains," the committee said, "that a fine, relatively new ship, built in accordance with the latest international convention, did sink after damage apparently less than she should have been able to withstand." Further, the committee flatly ' stated, the collision "would have been prevented if the information provided by radar had been prop­ erly used." Committee members included Vice Admiral E. L. Cochrane, for­ mer Maritime Administrator; Rear Admiral H. C. Shepheard, former Coast "Guard official, E. M. Web­ ster, retired Coast Guard com­ modore, and H. L. Seward, former professor of marine engineering at Yale University. Sixteen vessels of the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. fleet are the targets of an election petition filed by the SIU Great Lakes District. It is ex­ pected that a vote will be held around May 1. At present, Cleve­ land Cliffs and four other fleets are contracted to the Lake Sailors Un­ ion, an independent outfit exist­ ing only on steel company subsidi­ SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping aries. has done more than alright so far 4 4 4 for the New Year, and the outlook After the maiden voyage of the indicates more of the same. new Matsgn liner Mariposa, the Total job activity is well up Marine, Cooks and Stewards Union there around the 150-job mark, and collected 1,133 hours of disputed the three more payoffs scheduled overtime. In addition, the union so far should help maintain the negotiated addition of six ratings pace, says Port Agent Leon in the department; Most of the OT Johnson. The call by Senator Warren G. Magnuson for. a full-scale was rolled up serving company- The Suzanne (Bull) and Choctaw review of the maritime policies of the United States repre­ sponsored parties before the vessel and Maiden Creek (Waterman) sents something that has needed public airing for a long time. sailed. paid off during the period. Among 4 4 4 ' these, the Suzanne signed on again, The SIU and other maritime unions in the Maritime Trades A four-day sea fight against a along with the Afoundria and WaDepartment have called for changes time and time again. With American merchant shipping now operating at an fire in the No. 4 hold of the Alaska costa (Waterman). The Wacosta was won by crewmembers of paid off the previous period. emergency period peak, the inquiry could not come at a Bear the ship. The vessel put into Hono­ better time. The handling of the subsidy program, for one, lulu after keeping the fire confined Eight vessels stopped Off in would be a good place to begin. The present situation shows to No. 4. Crewmembers are mem­ transit to claim replacements. were the Warrior, John B. that if US merchant shipping is to be encouraged to develop bers of the Sailors Union of These Waterman, Young America (Water­ to its fullest potential in meeting all shipping needs, the the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Un­ man); Coe Victory, Jefferson City ion and Marine Cooks and Stew­ Victory (Victory Carriers); Steel basis of Federal aid to shipping needs to-be looked into. The granting of subsidies to a handful of US operators— ards. Scientist, Steel Navigator (Isth­ 4 4 4 to the complete exclusion of all others—can only serve to mian), and Yorkmar (Calmar). All undermine the remainder of the industry. Certainly no one Pension benefits for retired en­ of the ships were in good shape. can say that transferring ships to foreign registries is a way gineers have been increased to $25 week, the Brotherhood of Marine to build up the US merchant fleet, but this in essence is Engineers reports. Originally, the what has been a cornerstone of American shipping policy. plan called for $75 a month for the Competition is the lifeblood of a free economy, but when first three years and $100 a month the coiwj^qtitors are not on an equal footing, and public money thereafter. The $25 weekly rate is used to prop up some af the expense of all others, it's time makes the effective monthly penfor a re-evaluation of the whole program. laion approximately $108.50. SF StoryLots Of Jobs " It's About Time! l.0r'gM KHOVJl. ro-MBuiS V,1 m �Page Ten ri {• January SEAFARERS LOG A&G District Election Tabulation (Continued from page 4) Bos NY Phil Bait Norf Say Tarn Mob) NO LC Hou SF Wilm Sea Totals 1,.5,'21 41 32 0 1,606 537 2 5 0 544 802 6 9 0 817 169 1 0 0 170 96 3 1 0 100 83 4 0 0 87 673 0 0 0 073 1,084 8 2 0 1.094 68 1 0 0 69 410 1 4 0 415 269 4 5 0 278 117 1' 3 0 121 13.3 0 2 0 135 •6.084 79 67 0 6,230 83 89 31 83 38 30 9 0 363 l,.S-52 1,287 346 1,223 283 178 147 0 4,818 517 503 43 496 36 37 0 0 1,632 723 699 130 665 162 3 69 0 2,431 162 154 IS 153 15 5 3 0 510 90 93 7 94 11 2 3 0 300 662 81 663 75 6 21 653 73 17 9 14 0 3 3 0 0 261 2.019 1.029 1.009 09 976 100 13 57 0 3.282 66 65 0 65 2 9 0 0 207 New Orleans Agent Lindsey J. Williams, W-1. 114 No Voces 3 Void's 4 Write In's 0 • > Sub-Totals 121 1,542 30 34 0 1,606 539 4 1 0 544 806 1 10 0 817 169 1 0 0 170 97 2 1 0 100 83 4 0 0 87 668 5 0 0 673 1,086 7 0 1 1,094 69 0 0 0 69 New Orleans Joint Patrolman Thos. (Tom) Gould, G-267 109 C. J. (Buck) Stephens. S-4 114 C. (Wliitey) Tannehill, T-5 111 19 No Votes Void's 10 Write In's 0 Sub-Totals 363 1,334 1.503 1,509 174 95 3 4.818 798 536 536 801 796 530 22 18 34 12 0 0 1,632 2,451 168 160 167 15 0 0 510 100 96 99 2 3 0. 300 83 83 83 12 0 0 261 668 665 663 21 0 0 2,019 1.084 1,084 1.082 8 24 0 3,282 69 68 68 2 0 0 207 Houston Agent A. (Fren'y) Michelet, M-14 112 No Votes 6 Void's 3 Write In's 0 121 Sub-Totals 1,540 45 17 4 1,606 533 7 4 0 544 800 6 10 1 817 168 2 0 0 170 98 1 1 0 100 83 4 0 0 87 664 9 0 0 673 1,083 3 7 1 1,094 68 1 0 0 69 Houston Joint Patrolman James L. AUen, A-90 .... 23 R. B. (Hoss) Groseclose, G-63 4 Charles KimbaU. K-2 60 Chas. (Danny) MerriU. M-442 6 Wm. (Bill) Mitchell, M-22 IS No Votes 6 4 Void's Write In's 0 Sub-Totals 121 171 42 993 58 171 100 71 0 1.606 2.3 9 476 8 15 7 6 0 544 67 7 22 3 594 148 2 30 , 67 4 12 5 23 1 0 0 817 170 3 2 83 3 3 0 4 0 100 4 0 71 2 4 4 2 0 87 8 6 626 11 20 2 0 0 673 40 801 33 126 31 18 0 1.094 6 0 61 0 2 0 0 0 69 San Francisco Agent M. (Marty) Breithoff, B-2 92 A.W. (Andy) Gowder, G-352 24 a No Votes 3 Void's Write In's 0 Sub-Totals :121 1,347 139 77 43 0 1,606 512 12 9 6 0 544 703 82 15 17 0 817 90 8 0 2 0 100 81 2 4 0 0 87 652 18 -2 1 0 673 979 59 40 18 0 1094 66 3 0 0 0 69 Mobile Agent Cal Tanner. T-1.. No Votes Void-s Write In's Sub-Totals . 110 , 7 Mobile Joint Patrolman Harold J. Fischer, F-1.. Robert Jordan, J-1 ... Leon M. Kyser, K-259 .. William J. Morris, M-4 . William R. Stone, S-647. No Votes Void's Write In's Sub-Totals .^ 157 10 2 0 1 170 . Question: What ship and run are you looking for? AI Sacco, bosun: Anything I can J. R. Olive, chief steward: I'm looking for a steady run right now. get will do as far as I'm con­ cerned, since I'm As a matter of shipping in group fact, something like the dredge 1 in the deck de­ Sandcaptain partment and you don't get as much where I would be all set for a year turnover there. As long as the or more would be my idea of the job is on an SIU ship and my card best kind of job has fhem beat, to take. Those bonus arrange­ I'll take what ments would be nice too. comes along. 4» 4" 4* Augustin Andrea, OS: An around-the-world run is my choice of anything on the board. There's nothing like a four to five month trip for coming up with a good-sized payoff. I think I'll try my luck on some­ thing along that line. Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seaf-wers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning, down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to come up to equal overtime when the easier jobs come along. This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT jobs as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier job comes along he can make up the overtime he turned down be- i fore. 4. 4. 4. Oscar J, Adams, FWT: I'm look­ ing for a berth on one of the Robin Line ships to South Africa at the present. I don't care for the winter weather in New York and South Africa is as good a place as any to get away from the ice and snow. 4> 4> 4^ Jack Bluitt, AB: I haven't shipped out for about six months because I was working ashore. Right now though, I want to head for the Ca­ ribbean or any­ where else that it's warm to beat the weather. An Alcoa or Bull job would look good to me "because I wouldn't be out too long. 4> 4i William Gattis, AB: I'm looking for something going out across the Pacific, like to Japan and the Far East, or may­ be a shorter run into the Hawai­ ian Islands. I've been on that run quite frequently in the past and I'd like to stick to it for a while. 1957 Report Of District Tally Committee (Continued from page 4) bered one (1) through nine thou­ the used ballots In all ports, com­ sand two hundred (9200), except pares equally in number with the for the following eight (8) num­ amount printed by the printer for bered stubs: 6059, 6159, 6182, 6190, 249 96 393 122 •5,625 223 104 108 •5,433 the Union, except for the above 6220, 6259, 6269, 6278. The total 381 39 47 839 22 30 2;!0 102 371 100 •5,286 mentioned seven (7) missing un­ number of unused and used ballots 40 50 829 used ballots and the one missing in our custody equalled ten thou­ 30 38 9 2 9 0 310 12 33 0 9 348 stub; that is the only difference— sand eighteen (10018). In this en­ 0 0 0 0 0 1,243 834 363 405 18,690 a difference of eight (8). When' we tire election therefore, seven (7) combined the unused ballots we unused ballots with their stubs, had with the used ballots, and sub­ one stub of a used ballot, and one 411 271 119 133 •6.107 4 7 68 tracted that amount from the used ballot are unaccounted for. 0 0 0 0 2 2 54 0 0 1 printer's total, the difference then Further on in this report, we give 0 0 415 278 121 135 6^30 was also eight (8). That was be­ a detailed break-down of the balcause one voted ballot was also 410 272 118 132 •6.081 missing from New York, also a fact 407 272 117 133 •6,039 407 272 118 13.1 •6.040 to be mentioned later. 9 3 4 1 310 The Committee has checked in­ 12 13 6 6 217 0 0 0 0 . 3 voice No. 14085 received from the 834 1,245 363 405 18,690 printer, Brandt and Brandt, who printed the ballots that were uSed 411 269 118 133 •6,080 4 1 3 0 92 in the conduct'of our Union elec­ 0 6 2 2 52 tion for the Election of 1957-1958 0 0 0 0 6 415 278 121 133 6,230, Officers of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, 13 31 15 14 432 Atlantic and Gulf District..We find, 10 1 8^ 6 153 375 181 7.1 89 •4,631 that the bill was for nine thousand 7 9 6 9 186 two hundred ballots, paid for with 9 26 13 13 491 5 7 1 1 181 our General Fund check No, 3826, 3 16 3 3 156 dated October 24th, 1956. 0 0' 0 0 0 413 278 121 133 6,230 Your Committee also finds, that on November 19, 1956, the above 389 266 -11.-. a26 •5.575 referred to printer billed the 16 3 2 0 383 4 4 0 7 166 Union on invoice No. 14312, for an 6 5 4 2 105 additional , one thousand twenty-six 0 0 0 0 1 413 278 121 133 6.230 ballots, which were paid for with our General Fund check No. 4303, dated December 7, 1956. Of the ten thousand two hun­ twenty-six ballots, two hun­ Committeemen Robert EVERY SUNDAY dred dred were set up to be used as Johnson (leftl and Luigi samplfe ballots. The Committee has DIRECT VOICE #bvino open up ballots from checked the election files main­ BROADCAST packages kept in bank tained by Headquarters offices as vault. per the Union Constitution, and has found signed receipts from the following ports for the following lots, by ports and serial numbers, amount of sample ballots, broken in which will be included further mention of these seven (7) unused down, as follows: ballots, the used ballot, and the FORT BALLOTS one stub. Boston 10 With respect to the missing bal­ New York 30 lot, the Committee has counted Philadelphia .. 10 the ballots that were cast in each Baltimore ••«••• 23 port on a daily basis, compared Norfolk •••••• 10 them against the rosters for that Savannah 10 port, and has found that all used Tampa To Ships in Atlantic ballots were returned to Headquar­ South American ters to the Union Tallying Com­ New Orleans .. and mittee with the exception of one Lake Charles .. European Waters Houston used ballot in the Port of New • WFK-39, 19850 KCs York. (See Discrepancies). San Francisco , Ships in Caribbean, Wilmington ,, , East Coast of South The following is a breakdown of America, South Atlantic Seattle ...... 10 the ballots that were sent to the and East Coast of United States Ports by Headquarters, as well as • WFL-65, 15850 KC$ Total 200 a breakdown of the unused ballots Ships in Gulf of Mex­ ico, Caribbean, West We, the Committee, have checked returned to Headquarters, ballots Coast of South Amer­ ica, West Coast of the files of Headquarters offices used, ballots lost, and total ballots Mexico and US East cast. Coast • WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast Mganwhile, MID Round-the-World Broadcasts continue . . . Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) VyCO-13020 KCs Europe and No. America WCO-U908.8 KC« East Coast So. America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast So. America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCS Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific- MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO „ Port Boston New York New York Philadelphia Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile Now Orleans Lake Charles Houston San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Ballots Recalved From Headquartars 1-250 7501-9000 9031-9200 251-ToO 0001-9050 751-17.50 1751-2000 2001-2230 2231-2500 2-501-4000 4001-5500 S.501-.5650 5651-6330 6331-6950 6951-7250 72.-.1-7300 Ballots Used 1-121 7301-9000 9051-9156 251-750 9001-9044 751-1567 1751-1920 2001-2100 2251-2:137 2.501-3173 4001-5094 5501-5569 5631-6065 6351-i:628 6951-7071 7251-7383 Ballots Unused and Ballots Returned Lost 122 250 0 9157-9200 9045-90.50 15(18-1750 1921-2000 2101-2250 2338-2500 3174-4000 5095-5.500 5570-5650 •6066-6350 6629-6950 7072-7250 7386-7500 Ballots Cast 121 1606 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 544 817 170 100 87 673 1094 69 415 278 121 133 Total Votes Cast in AU Ports...... 6229 • Houston was missing the following unused ballots, their stubs being numbered #6159, 6182. 6190, 6220, 6259, 6269, 6278. and stub 6059! " numoeica t and have seen signed receipts by the various Port Agents for the official ballots that had been sent to them by Headquarters offices. We have 'checked these signed receipts and the serial numbers on them against the loose stubs re­ ceived, and against the stubs still attached to the unused ballots. Nine thousan(} two hundred offi­ cial ballots were sent to all ports, the stubs on them bearing serial numbers one (1) through nine thou­ sand two hundred (92boi!'"We re-: ceived , back stubs (including the ones on the tihused 'biii'Wts) num- We fofind no discrepancies which even come close to chang­ ing the outcome of any job on the ballot. For the benefit of the membership, we are listing them, as follows: NEW YORK On November 15, 1956, the Port of New York cast a total of seventy-one (71) ballots, according to the rosters and stubs that were submitted by the New York Polls Committee for that date. However in checking the day's voting of the Port, this Committee found only severity (70) ballots in the eriy.el(tJoritihued oh^age il) ' ^ �•f.'sw I January 18, 1987 Pare EICTCB SEAFARERS LOG District Tally Committee Report been mailed to you.during the (Continued from page 10) ope dated November 15, 1956. course of the said elections. It is hereby requested that you we, the Union Tallying Committee, find that the ballot was probably certify that all the envelopes 're­ lost in the packaging of the bal­ ceived by you have been properly lots. We can find no other ex­ safeguarded in your vault, that you planation. In any event, the one have surrendered them to the said ballot would obviously not have Union Tallying Committee, and made any difference in the out­ that no one other than appropriate come of the election. This Com­ bank personnel, have had access to mittee has included the totals of the said envelopes. the other seventy (70) 'ballots in Very truly yours. our totals, since the pne lost bal­ Seafarers International lot, under these circumstances, has Union of North .Amer­ no possible effect on the other ica, Atlantic and Gulf seventy (70). District, AFL-CIO Joe Algina, HOUSTON Ass't Secretary-Treas. We find that the seven (7) lost A1 Kenunused ballots and their stubs, to­ Witness gether with the stub of the used ballot, were lost, probably through January 2, 1957 some collecting or packaging error. The Seafarers International Again, these ballots have no effect Union on any job, since they were not, of Atlantic & Gulf District Course, voted, while the loss of the 675 Fourth Avenue stub is also of no effect. Brooklyn 32, New York Att: Mr. Joseph Algina, WRITE-INS Ass't Secretary-Treasurer The Committee would also like to bring to the attention of the Gentlemen: membership the fact that some This will certify that all the en­ write-ins will not be included in velopes received by this Institution this report. The reason for this is addressed to Mr. R. Harold Bach, that some ballots containing write- Executive Vice-President, in the ins happened to be voided because name of Seafarers International the ballot on which they were writ­ Union of North America, Atlantic ten was illegally defaced or illegi­ & Gulf District, AFL-CIO,''have ble. said envelopes contained in our vaults. CORRESPONDENCE We have today surrendered the The following correspondence above mentioned envelopes to the was handled by the Union Tallying Union Tallying Committee and that Committee; no one other than the signer and January 2, 1957 the witness have had access to the Mr. R. Harold Bach caid envelopes contained in our Executive Vice-President vaults. Very truly yours. Commercial State Bank and Trust Jack Goldman, • Company Ass't Manager 1400 Broadway Irving Gould New York, New York Witness Dear Sir: As Assistant Secretary-Treasurer January 2, 1957 of the Seafarers International Mr. R. Harold Bach Union of North America, Atlantic Executive Vice-President* and Gulf District, AFL-CIO, in Commercial State Bank and charge of the minutes thereof, I Trust Company herewith certify that, in accordance 1400 Broadway with the Constitution of this New York, New York Union, the membership has duly Dear Sir: elected the following to constitute The undersigned members of the the Union Tallying Committee for Union Tallying Committee, acting the 1956 elections: under and pursuant to Article F. Drozak XIII, Section 5 (d) of the Constitu­ D. Mease tion of the Seafarers International S. Johnson Union of North America, Atlantic E. Starns and Gulf District, acknowledge re­ W. Slade ceipt of tlie envelopes sent to you S. Biondo from the various ports for the elec­ L. lovino tion held for 1956 and delivered T. Laboda this day to us. , W. Nordland Union Tallying Committee C. Emanuel M. SANCHEZ, S-522 C. DeHospedales L: lOVINO, Ml M. Sanchez W. SLADE, S-120 , R. Johnson S. JOHNSON, J-54 L. O'Leary S. BIONDO, B-276 Article XIII, Section 5 (d) states. T. LABODA, L-456 In part: W. NORDLAND, N-172 "The Union Tallying Commit­ F. DROZAK, D-22 tee shall elect a chairman from E. STARNS, S-728 among themselves and, sub­ D. MEASE, M-704 ject to the express terms of December 28, 1956 this Constitution, adopt its Re. Polls Committee's Duties own procedures. Decisions as on Last Day of Voting in to special votes, protests, and Election for Office for the contents of the final report 1957-1958 shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there Dear Sir and Brother: . be a quorum in attendance, Article XIII, Section 5 (a) and which quorum is hereby fixed Section 5 (b) contain the instruc­ at nine (9). The Union Tally­ tions with respect to the way the ing Committee, but not less Port Polls Committees are to carry than a quorum thereof, shall out their functions on the last day * have the sole right and duty of voting. The Constitution is, of to obtain the ballots from the course, permanent, and that gov­ - depository immediately after ^ erns the duties of the Committees. , the termipation of balloting However, for your convenience, the and to insure their safe cus­ following is sent along to serve as tody during the course of the a guide, and you may find it use­ Committee's proceedings." ful. Remember, the Constitution In accordance therewith, the governs. 1. On the day the balloting in Union has authorized that any nine (9) or more of the above accept de­ each Port i« to terminate, (Monday, livery of, and, sigP; a, receipt for, Uecenabef 31st of,this year), the all of tl)e lenyejppes,,which have Polls Comjiqit^qe (elected for that day shall, in addition to its other duties, deliver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by Gertified or Registered Mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certifica­ tion, signed and dated by all mem­ bers of the Committee. The fol­ lowing is the certification that is suggested be used by each port, a sufficient number of which are en­ closed with this letter. Certification For Unused Ballots "We, the Polls Committee of the Port of hereby certify that the enclosed are all the ballots sent to this Port and not used. The unused ballots number (here put in the amount of the ballots) and bear serial numbers through iHere put in the serial numbers of the unused ballots). All are accounted for. Except " (Put in the word "none" or give details.) Name of Polls Committee Member • ••••••• Book Number Name of Polls Committee Member Book Number Name of Polls Committee Member Book Number The above certification shall be signed and dated, without prejudice to the right of any Committeeman to make appropriate dissent. This certification Should be enclosed in a package with the unused ballots. 2. In the same package with the unused ballots, but bound sepa­ rately, the Polls Committee shall forward to Headquarters all stubs collected during the period of vot­ ing, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Polls Committee. The fol­ lowing is the certification that is suggested be used by each Port, a sufficient number of which are en­ closed with this letter. Certification For Stubs "We, the undersigned. Polls Committee of the Port of hereby certify that the enclosed are all of the stubs collected during the period of voting, that we have check­ ed them against the rosters and the number of unused ballots, and all are accounted for. Except " (Put in the word "none" or give details). Date: (Name of Committee Member) Book Number (Name of Committee Member) Book Number (Name of Committee Member) Book Number The above certification shall be signed and dated, without preju­ dice to the right of any Committee­ man to make appropriate dissent. This certification should be en­ closed in a package with the stubs. The Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for by the aforementioned is com­ pleted and evidence of the mailing thereof is furnished the Port Agent.. The forwarding of the above, called for in Article XIII, Section 5 of the Constitution shall be to the following: Union Tallying Committee Seafarers International Union Atlantic and Gulf District 675—4th Avenue Brooklyn 32, New York In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent s'hall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth ip Section 5 (a) of the Constitution (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee. •Fraternally, Paul Hall Secretary-Treasurer Enclosures 'r^ v| Comments and Recommentfations Pursuant to Article XIII, Sec­ tion 5 (c) of the Union Constitution 1. This Committee finds and recommends as follows: (a) We make no recommenda­ tions on the errors in Houston or New York, except that Polls Com­ mittees must continue to take the utmost care. While errors will happen, they should be avoided as much as possible, even if their ef­ fect be nil, as in this case. (b) We recommend that the pro­ cedure on write-ins followed by this Committee be up-held, inas­ much as it is impossible to count wrlte/-in votes where the name written in is illegible or the ballot is defaced. If a man wants to write in a name, he ought to do so clearly if he wants his write-in to be effective, and he must be care­ ful not to place illegal marks on the ballot) This Committee feels very strongly on this point. (c) This Committee finds that there have been no protests, writ­ ten or otherwise, with respect to the conduct of the election, that the balloting took place in strict accordance with the Constitution, and that what errors were made were ajl of no importance, and of no measurable effect, and were dealt with in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution. 2. The official tally of this Com­ mittee is annexed to this report and made a part of it. Subject to the appropriate action of the mem­ bership at the "Election Report" meeting, it represents the basis for the action called for in Sec­ tion 6, Article XIII, of the Con­ stitution. Dated; January 9, 1957 Name Dept. Book No. M. Sanchez S-522 Deck L. lovino Deck Ml C. Emanuel E-103 Engine S-120 W. Slade Engine C. De Hospedales D-467 Steward S. Johnson J-54 Steward S. Biondo B-276 Deck T. Laboda Engine L-456 W. Nordland N-172 Engine F. Drozak D-22 Deck Engine J. R. Johnson J-85 D. Mease M-704 Steward E. Starns S-728 Deck Aboard the Choctaw, there was a full complement in the galley but the weather was really r o u &h. Nevertheless, the crew noted that chief cook Junior Austin and baker Billy Sing did fine work in the galley and what's more, "put out a wonderful Christ­ mas Dinner." t t Versatility is the keynote aboard the Iberville. The ship was short a night cook and baker and crewmembers had visions of eating bread and butter with their coffee instead of pastry. But chief stew­ ard Louis Meyers and chief cook James W. Thomas turned to on the baking as well. Not only did the crew have plenty of cakes but they noted "much better food prepara;on .and service this trip than in Pkst.?^ Daily port polls committee reports are put through shredder after checking by Waiter J. Slade (stand­ ing) and Clem DeHospe­ dales. See Suez Part-Open In March PORT SAID—The first two weeks of full-scale clearance operations in the Suez Canal has bouyed hopes that the water­ way wili be open to shipping op a limited basis by mid-March. It is expected by that time ships cf up to 10,000 tons, with a draft of about 27 feet, wili be able to navi­ gate the twisted passages along the 100-mile canal route. This will still be only limited operation. A fully loaded T-2 tanker, with a draft of 30 feet, would not be able to get through on that basis. T-2s could probably make it on ballast voy­ ages, however, while clearance operations and the necessary dredging was still going on. United Nations sources say that the average vessel using the canal before it was blocked was of slight­ ly more than 9,000 tons. The aver­ age is weighted somewhat by the vast number of small dry cargo ships of all nations that used the canal also. Most tankers, certainly those under the US flag, are the equivalent of T-2s or larger. Normal By Summertime The UN salvage experts supervis­ ing the clearance job expect that full-scale canal operations will not be back to normal before June. Even after the canal is cleared of all obstructions, the channel still has to be dredged back to its nor­ mal depth. Several months have lapsed since any dredging has been done, and this will remain a major prob­ lem. In addition, the normal canal depth still cannot accomodate most of today's huge supertankers when they're fully loaded. This job will still have to be done to enable these ships to live up to their full potential for moving oil cargoes. Egypt Delayed Clearance The start of the canal clearance job on a full-scale basis finally got underway a few days after the new year, after a limited attempt was made toward the end of De­ cember. The work was held up pending a green light from Egypt. The Cairo government had refused to let the job begin until all British and French forces quit Egypt. Although there were originally believed to be about 50 wrecks blocking the canal, closer checks showed a much-reduced number, and most of those of any con­ sequence were gotten out iff the first ten days of the clearance effort. �,.ol • F«*« Twelv# M- January IB* 19ST SEAFARERS LOG FABRICATOR PLAYS SANTA IN JAPAN M- SlU Xmas Fete / 'Just Wonderful' To the Editor: I would like very much to h^ve this published soon so that the men who were away at sea on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New-Year's won't, have to worry or wonder if their wives or mothers had to have their dinner alone. My husband, Robert Lips­ comb, joined the SIU in 1946. Until a year ago, I dreaded the holidays because it seemed he YOKOHAMA—Unable to make it back here in time for an orphans' Xmas party they had agreed to sponsor, crewmembers on tiie Steel Fabricator okayed all expenses in advance and pledged to pick up the full tab when they got back. "We wanted to sponsor the party even If we weren't there," said ship's reporter Watson Stockman. As things turned out, even with a big tree, decorations, ice cream, cookies, candy and a separate gift for all 26 kids, they still had 24,000 yen left. The balance was turned over to "Our Lady of Lourdes Orphanage" by steward Red Hall on Christmas Day, when the ship re­ turned, to purchase clothes and beds for a new wing of the orphanage. The photo above shows some of the kids singing carols in front of the tree at the party. Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. jl IJ' . To the Editor: For some time, I have been trying to secure about six but­ terfly trays from South America for some elderly shut-ins. But up until now, I have been un­ able to secure them. I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of fine SIU seamen here in New Orleans, who have promised to bring these trays back for me.. But through some misfortune, they have failed to bring them so far. I would be happy to pay the cost of the trays and also the cost of the tinie and trouble to obtain them. Would you please publish this so that anyone who could grant such a favor may it 4« Praises LOG As Union Voice To the Editor: Can't think of "a whole lot of fancy words but I can say thanks a million for bringing the LOG into my house. I real­ ly enjoy every page of it, and I think the gang on the milk runs and offshore' jobs are inclined to agree. You have done a first-class job of everything, in letting us know what a powerful voice we have in the affairs of making our iivIng, not to mention the many timely bits of advice that make us aware of our i-ights and ob­ ligations. So . here's wishing that the same gang will continue In its present capacity. I know all the gang is eager for every LOG. C. H. "Cholly" Wright 4« l- Thanks Brothers On Orion Comet To the Editor: I hope you will print this note for my brother crewmen, and tlie master and officers of the Orion Comet. I would like them to know that I am getting bet­ ter here at the hospital in Naples, Italy, and hope some day I'll get a chance to express my feelings to them personally. I wish there was a better word than "thanks" as I don't believe it's big enough to let them know how I feel about the way they stood by me. The doctor just said I may leave here in two to three weeks. Joe Minoglio 4 4 4 Collin Applauds SIU Pact Gains To the Editor: A vote of thanks and confi­ dence for the SIU staff in all ports for its tireless energy and work in securing our new con­ tract and other gains, including the additional shipping. To be sure there were also a few more smiles on this ship after we learned that the Union had won from the companies the new set-up to qualify class B men for class A seniority. Crewmembers, SS Frederic C. Collin Thanks SIU Men For Sympathy To the Editor: I would like to take this means of expressing my appre­ ciation for the many kindnesses shown to me both before and after the death of my husband, Ernest Tilley, by members and officials of the SIU. I would also like to thank ev­ eryone for the many beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Ruth TiUey By Bernard Seaman Burly NUTSY, BosW's GOT ^ATER. IM HIS ROOIA 4" 4 was always away. But Thanks­ giving, 1955, he was in port and we were invited to the new hall here in Baltimore for dinner. I was both surprised and thrilled to see such an elaborate affair; the dinner was delicious, the flowers beautiful and the music and people were delight­ ful. My husband was away at sea for Thanksgiving and also Christmas this year, but it was my good fortune to go down to the Union hall for dinner. Everything was wonderful; there was an atmosphere of friendship and happiness, and even old Santa seemed to enjoy himself as much as the kiddies. I want to extend to Eli Han­ over, SIU patrolman, my per­ sonal appreciation and thanks for his warm and friendly wel­ come, and for his kindness in making-me a part of that great big family. I am sure that if we could find more people like him, this would be a bigger, better world to live in. Mrs. Robert Lipscomb Wants Butterfly Trays From SA Although the Fabricator gang couldn't make it to the party in person, they had plenty of proxies. A bearded Santa handed out the gifts (top, left) and the youngsters had plenty of sweets for the occa­ sion. On the ship itself (top, right) the holiday was also celebrated in festive style. Pictured (1. to r.) are ship's delegate Dave Dickenson, FWT Wm. Ferryman; MM Chu Pang Chan, AB Watson Stockman, pantrymen Robert and Clarence Trippe and chief cook Julian Mlneses. Sounds like the crew had a Merry Christmas in more ways than one. contact me, after 6 PM, at TWlnbrook 9-8427 In New Or­ leans? C. Altman -TRPUBLE- T/eot/SlE— ^ ALL'A r/ME ! ^ /J �Jaavary l», 1987 Fare TliiH«en SEAFARERS LOG LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Sea By I. C. Weisbrot I've sailed the jar horizons, And seen the distant stars; Still I can't stay upon the land, The land, to me, means bars. Homesick MM Pays Off; What WUl Mom Say ? Xmas At Sea The reason for the slow start of the SS Stony Creek inthe annual Christmas, menu Everybody aboard ship gets a little lonesome now and then for the life left back ashore, especially at holiday times when it would be lots more cosy to be back home with the folks. Still, the gang on the Marymar is a bit put out because trip "was fairly uneventful . . . their extra hospitality to-one lots of holidays with excellent din­ first-tripper didn't pay off. The first-tripper did. however. He was off and running as soon as they got back to his home port, and the crew is figuring it hasn't heard the end of this yet. The sea and silver stars that shine. Joined Ship In LA They shine for you and me; ' According to W. Clegg, ship's But walls and bars are ugly things. delegate, the newcomer, a messboy, •v/as making his first trip to sea and When you and I are free. joined the Marymar in Los An­ geles. "His mother came down to And free I'll be upon the sea. the ship with him, and we all So sail I must, and ever assured her that we wotild take Remember that all beauty lies good care of him." Upon the sea ... forever. In another report, shipmate —SS Del Norte Arthur Thompson noted that the The bars and walls they lock me in, And never let one see. The beauty of a moonlight night. The beauty of the sea. Playing It Safe ners and enough diversion to break the monotony. There were Christ­ mas trees all over the place, in­ cluding a lighted one atop the foremast that gave the ship a festive appearance. "Everyone was comparatively happy, with the possible exception of our messman, who is making his first trip and is understandably rather homesick at this time of year." Was All Packed Clegg also confirmed that the first-tripper "became quite home­ sick and when we stopped for fuel on our return to LA, he was all packed. Then who should come out in a launch to meet us but his sister—all set to take him ashore. "Guess we all goofed. We are all waiting to catch hell from his mother." They surely won't "catch it" from the skipper. The gang sent him a Christmas card, which proved to be the first one he had ever gotten from a crew, and the resulting good will has spread all over the ship. Balloons, decorations and a big tree in the messhall marked Christmas eve on the Marymar (top), as bosun Mike Flood (seated) and deck engineer Bill Siebert waited for Santa. Arthur Thompson provided the photo. On tke Topa Topa, chief cook Dominick Ravoss displays his Xmas stocking while Schuyler, g a I I e y m a n. looks on. Don't Send Your Baggage COD Hard at work overhauling one of the lifeboats, deckhands on the Natalie were unaware a kibitzer was looking on with a camera. Bosun Mike Toner, Nolan, DM, and Tex Ringo, AB, were checking over the boat in Bombay, India. The picture was sent in by James "Pat" Conley. WINTiR HILL (CltUs Sarvlcv), Nov. 3—Chairman, F. Sturgls; Secratary, I. Wllion. Request pink copy of over­ time sheets before payoff for check­ ing purposes. Need piastic covers for food ieft out at night. Would like butter and frozen foods instead of present supply. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Nov. 4 —Chairman, E. O'Rourke; Secratary, A. Chlng. Ship's fund $24.18. Report accepted. Rooms need fumigating. Discussion on B and C men regarding shipping and whether men should bo given new shipping cards. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Nov. $— Chairman, F. Calnan, Jr.; Secretary, F. Kustura. One man missed ship in Kobe, rejoined next day In Hakata. Japan. Man missed ship in Yokohama, rejoined in Kobe. LOG'S to be passed fautaU. CiiiU box to be cleaned. Fire­ man to bo reimbursed for trip to hospital. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Ocf. 37— Chairman, C. Stambul; Secretary, T. Oaspar. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $30. Two men hospitalized in Honolulu. Repair list to be submitted befora arrival In Panama Canal. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), Nov. 8— Chairman, A. McKlnitry; Secretary, C. Hartman. Re-elected ship's delegate. Few hours disputed, to be settled at payoff. Discussion on Union port meetings: best time and frequency. Shore gang to paint inside of ship on arrival in Mobile, if posible. If aU quarters cannot be painted, then deck department wiU try to paint same on waj) up the coast. Order placed for new agitator for washing machine, to bo picked up in Brooklyn. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. 13—Chair­ man, A. Friend; Secretary, S. Bern­ stein. Beef on delayed sailing. Beef on baker's sougeeing and making canapes—disputed by Captain. Re­ ports accepted. Laundry room to bo locked and kept clean. New type of first-grade soap requested by crew. New delegate elected. MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tankers), Oct. 21—Chairman, P. McKreth; Secretary, E. Lambs. Ship's fund $50 and 3,000 Yen. Three men cut off from overtime. Washing ma­ chine out of order. Repair list to be made - out before arrival in States. No water for 12 hours in Japan. around. Galleyman to be turned over to patrolman at first port. Any mem­ ber wishing to pay off in Seattle to notify captain by November 7. Along the coast captain wants 24 hours no­ tice. Discussion about dirty pantry when obtaining night lunch. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Seas Shipping), Nov. 3—Chairman, C. Kaust; Secre­ tary, E. Burke. One man hospitalized in Capetown. Ship's fund $21. Dis­ puted overtime to be settled at pay­ off. Reports accepted. Shipboard beef to be settled with patrolman. Messhall to be kept clean. Need more variety in night lunches. Toilet seat springs to be repaired. Sept. 39—Chairman, C. Kaust; Sec­ retary, R. Charroln. Ship's fund $21. Garbage to be stored in parcels on AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Nov. 11—Chairman, H. Duclox; Secre­ tary, W. Home. Water cooler should be replaced. Messman will make icewater on overtime. New delegate elected. List to be made up for cleaning of laundry and recreation rooms. Linen to be turned in every week. One man to be paid off in Long Beach. Contact patrolman to get water cooler replaced and have catwalk built over deck cargo. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Nov. 13 —Chairman, F. BartleH; Secretary, M. Beailey. One man missed ship in New Orleans. No replacement. Ship's fund $18. Report accepted. Soiled linen to be turned in. SEAMAR (Calmer), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, a, Hayes; Secretary, H. HorowltiL Shii^s fund $8.40. Report accepted. d. Vote of thanks for fine, job Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. No Union hall can accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the pros­ pect of having to go to a lot of trouble and red tape with the Railway Express Co. done by agents' conference. Washing machine fixed. Steward to order new washing machine and fans for recre­ ation mom and mess room. Pump on drinking fountain to bo repaired. LA SALLE (Watarman), Nov. 11— Chairman, T. Sosa; Secratary, D. Bor­ deaux. No major beefs — captain pleased with crew, clean payoff ex­ pected. Two hours disputed overtime, to be settled at payoff. One man ill. Letter to be written concerning un­ safe condition of ship's gear. Quar­ ters to be cleaned up before leaving ship. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. LONCVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. 13—Chairman, W. Kohut; Secretary, L. Dower. Two men missed ship: shipping cards sent to port agent. Ship's fund $10.15. Unsanitary conditions on ship. Crew advised to cooperate in keeping ship clean. No date—Chairman, L. Lewis; Sec­ retary, R. Barker. Ail repairs com­ pleted. Ship's fund $10.50. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to delegate for good job. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), Nov. 15—Chairman, C. Karas; Secre­ tary, F. Nelson. Ship to be painted. Repairs taken care of. Report accept­ ed. Return cups to pantry. GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), Nov. 4—Chairman, R. Gay; Secretary, W. Sink. Report aceepted. Bathrooms to be kept clean, free of cigarette butts. Black gang to be more careful. Long­ shoremen not to use messroom and pantry. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Sept. 7—Chairman, J. Ward; Secretary, S. Griggers. Ship's fund $11.58. Sug­ gest serving grits every morning: cake and donuts at coffee time. Nov. 18—Chairman, J. Ward; Secre­ tary, S. Griggers. Ship's fund $11.58. Two men hospitalized. Light to be placed on aft end of deck house. Would like Customs to release souve­ nirs for members paying off in San Francisco. BENTS FORT (City Service), Nov. 18—Chairman, E. Calahan; Secretary, A. Herbert. Six hours disputed. Re­ pair list to be turned in. Report ac­ cepted. Washing machine needs re­ pairing. . MAE (Bull), Nov. 18—Chairman, C. Hoestter; Secretary, F. Hipp. Mem­ bers urged to vote. Ship's fund $36.30. Report accepted. Letter to be drafted suggested removal of Joe Curran from Ethical Practices Committee for sup- Crew Raps Flag Swap ".cweepstakes". came to light last week. For several years a pace-setter in the holiday dinner department, the Stony Creek crew apparently spent a pretty bleak Christmas, or at least one where the yuletide fanfare was overshadowed by other developments. Ironically, early this month she became the SS Poseidon, the latest in a long parade of American ships transferred to foreign flags. Poseidon, some will recall, is the Greek god of the sea, akin to the Romans' Neptune". Poseidon also happens to be the cable address of her owners, which Goldsmit as good a reason as any for scratching out a famous American name. It all happened, according to ship's reporter A. Goldsmit, "when, to our ship's crew's sorrow, our captain abruptly told us we were to be paid off on arrival (in New York) and that no replacements had been ordered. "A good bunch of officers, a good crew—13 nationalities, Americans all from 37 states—and a honey of a ship gone down the drain. Isn't it about time our Government stopped letting good ships go under foreign flags . . . and our jobs with them?" Earlier, 2nd pumpman R. Koch drew a .vote of thanks after he caught some sea trout at the dock during the ship's stay in Harbor Island, Texas. "They were enjoyed by all," said Goldsmit, "and he was given a vote of thanks by all, except the cooks — they had to clean the fish!" port of ILA. Suggestion to air-con­ dition all SIU ships, especially those running to the tropics. Want equal­ izing of OT and advance notice when crew is to work. Members leaving ship to leave quarters clean. fresher bread and milk and better quality of food. Tom linen to be dis­ carded. Request fan tail be washed down more often. Something to be done about steam lines over oiler's bed. TRANS-ATLANTIC (Pacific Water­ ways), Nov. 10—Chairman, C. Carlson; Secretary, M. Lynch. Some disputed overtime. Repair list to be submitted. Collection for ship's fund. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Nov. 29—Chairman, C. Molette; Sec­ retary, E. Caudlll- Two hours delayed sailing disputed. To be taken up with patrolman. One man missed ship in Lake Charles. Ship's fund $2.88. Two men getting off ship. Discussion on mop bucket being removed from slop sink: second mate being made chief mate: captain stopping overtime: man missing ship: captain not accepting man—to be taken up with boarding patrolman. OLYMPIC CAMES (Western Tank­ ers), Nov. 4—Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, A. Nelson. New delegate elected. Washing machine to be cleaned after use. Fountain needs re­ pairing. Linen to be turned in. Will try to obtain library at Seamen's Club in Yokohama. ROBIN COODFELLOW (Robin), Sept. 3—Chairman, J. Gallagher; Secretary, J. Thuren. New delegate elected. Sleep­ ing crew members called for boat di-ill. Laundry to be kept clean. Main­ tain quiet in messhall. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Dec. 1 —Chairman, H. Morris; Secretary, M. Johns. Repairs being done. One mem­ ber missed ship in Lake Charles. Re­ ports accepted. Agent to inspect small Size lockers put aboard. Request BIENVILLE (Pan Atlantic), Nov. I —Chairman, O. Pedersen; Secretary, C. Hamby. Most repairs made. One man missed ship in Philadelphia. To be turned in at port of payoff. Ship's fund $50.11. Cannot find steam and dry iron for AC and DC current. To rotate ship's meeting: one at 1:30 PM and one at 6:30 PM. Need chairs for recreation room. Change messman's door to swing other way. Move rub ber mats from messroom. Discussion on night lunch. Draw list to be given to captain. Vote of thanks to steward department for good chow. Edifor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. {P^rint Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ^ ZONE STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: : ADDRESS CITY ZONE STATE �Pig Is Handy Mascot On Transatlantic Trip Through no one's been uncouth enough to suggest it, there's more to the SS Transatlantic's mascot than meets the eye. Ship's mascots have included everything ranging in size from canaries on up, but few* In recent times have amounted and how he got to the ship in the to ham and porkchops on the first place, but this could be a hoof. Seagoing veterans can re­ member when the only way to as­ sure yourself fresh meat was to bring along your own, and a porker was always a convenient item to have around. Nowadays, seamen's tastes—in mascots, anyway—run more to monkeys, parakeets and common­ place dogs and cats. But the Transatlantic has reverted to sail­ ing tradition, and has a real live pig in tow. Take Turns Feeding E;yeryone is taking turns feed­ ing and caring for the pig, accord­ ing to Mike Gretz Jr., ship's re­ porter. "We extend our good fel­ lowship and brotherhood on here to animals, too," he commented. Besides caring for the needs of the porker, the Transatlantic has had its share of troubles, storms and long periods at sea, "but we stiil have a happy bunch of men aboard and haven't lost our spirit." He pointed out, for example, that the picture here and others were snapped during coffeetime over a recent weekend at sea. "Where else can you find a job where you can have a coffee break, take some pictures or play a couple of hands of cards, all on weekend over­ time?" Nobody apparently thought to mention where the pig came from Says Turkey's Still A 'Dud' Turkey is still the same as It was when reported In the LOG on August 31, 1956. The same situation exists here in Iskenderun for the Transglobe as it did before when the Sweetwater was here. They tried to give us the same bum rate of exchange for our money, but the captain heard that the tourists were getting a better rate at the bank and, after a little wait, got the same Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. for us. We got 5.25 Turkish liras to the dollar. The curfew is still in effect for seamen and all must be back on board the ship by 2300. There is nothing at all here for us to do. The few American movies that are shown have Turkish dubbed in. The second class, so-called nightclubs want $1.50 for a bottle of beer and the floorshow starts at 2300, just when the curlew goes into effect for us. Here also you have to leave your seamen's papers at the gate before you can go ashore. You pick out your own papers when you return, but this makes it easy for someone else to take your papers for whatever use he can get out of them. However, we found out that any official-looking paper will get you out the gate. A Sheepshead Bay Maritime pass, water­ Januaiy'18,1957 « SEAFARERS LOG Par® Fourteen delicate matter and we won't press it. One thing is sure, though. The SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS I uspns HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Concepcion Mejla Alfonso Olaguibel USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. J. L. Bourgeois Charles Dwyer Peter O. ChopUnsU John T. Keegan Thomas J. DriscoU Paul Norton USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley R. H. Shaffner Wm. E. Califato L. Twite Donaid K. CampbeU Ralph H. Watkins A. A. Franklin Joseph A. Wehe WUliam H. Kumke USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Maximino Bernes S. N. Hurst Aibert Birt Jimmie Littleton MT. SINAI HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dan Gentry USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Morris J. Biack Siegfried Gnittka B. F. Deibier John C. Palmer Samuel Glove Rosendo Serrano USPHS HOSPITAL LEXINGTON. KY. Chalmer C. Burkett VA HOSPITAL . ALBERQUERQUE. NM Charles Burton SUFFOLK SANITORIUM HOLTSVILLE, LI, NY E. T. Cunningham ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC WUliam A. Hunt Newlyweds USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. James E. Baker Cecil Gaylor Sr. Francis J. Boner John D. Psathos VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. John Abadie Three Transatlantic crew­ men pose with "Porky," the ship's mascot, who keeps the boys busy all the time. Reporter Mike Gretz is holding the sign. Freddie Ayson took the photo. pig is getting plumper every day from all the good treatment he's getting and even he probably knows that the good life can't go on forever. front pass or driver's license will do. Tomorrow we leave here for the States. After stopping at Ceuta for bunkers, we'll wind up a very pleasant trip, for we have a very good gang with us and a good group topside to work for. Richard Glennon it ft it Asks New Drive On 'Runaways' To the Editor: Well, your roving reporter has finally landed back in para­ dise. There's nothing jike en­ joying the beautiful winter sun here on the beach in Miami. Yesterday things were fi little different when I went aboard the Panamanian-flag vessel World Tradition, owned by one of those Greek "runaway" ship­ owners who operates in Ameri­ can waters. It seems he recruits the ma­ jority of his help from the Dutch West Indies, Curacao or from Maracaibo, Venezuela. The World Tradition has an allGerman crew working for very low wages. A messboy gets the equivalent of $28 a month, and an AB about $100. The other ratings are paid at about the same proportions. The food aboard her is sub­ standard, but was even worse than it is now when the ship was up in a Baltimore shipyard for repairs. But they have a nice bunch of guys aboard, and it doesn't seem fair for them to have to work under such condi­ tions, although they're not grumbling. In fact, they tell me that the wages they get now are higher than those paid in the German merchant marine. This ship recalls the recent victory of the SUP on the West Coast after it tied up the for­ eign-flag paper pulp tanker Duncan Bay. This was the ship that was running between Can­ USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Arrelious Bankston Louis Marshall Cloise Coats Alois F. Mauifray Serio M. DeSosa Lionei MiUer Charies Dorrough Michael Muzio William DriscoU Hubert O'Brien Julius Ekman B. Parkinson Atomane Elchuk Eddie Perry Lucien Elie Veikko PoUanen Charles Fetter Lynn G. Powers Arnie Glasscock Randolph RatcUff Leon Gordon F. Regalado Clarence Graham Wade H. Sexton Horace Gray Toefll Smiglelski Clarence Hafner Jack Sprada WUliam Havelin Edward J. Stevens Martin KeUy Nick T. Tala Edward G. Knapp Lonnie R. Tickle John Knowles Luciano Toribio Jessie Krause Dirk Visser . Leo H. Lang James E. Ward Samuel Langham John WUUamson William Lawless Berthall Winborne Jacob Levin D. G. Zerrudo R. E. McLarmore Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks ada and the US carrying paper pulp for a plant in Antioch, Calif. The SUP won an Ameri-^ can-style agreement after sev­ eral days of picketing her, plus decent wages for the mixed for­ eign crew. In my opinion, every ship that operates in American waters should be forced to pay Ameri­ can wages, instead of letting these profits go into the ship­ owners' pockets. Much could be done to uphold the dignity and prestige of our present-day seaman if proper steps were taken to see that some of this money went into a central fund to help the health and welfare of these foreign crews. The same situation applies to a Panamanian-flag vessel which was in the shipyard here in Miami and has been sold to Argentinian owners. Although her crew signed a contract to work for one year, the men were only employed one month before they were laid off due to the sale of the vessel. They have since made a pro­ test on this, and have hired at­ torneys to fight this matter out and carry it to court. Harold G. Horowitz ft ft ft Antinous Likes Yokohama Club To the Editor; I would like to express the appreciation of the men on the SS Antinous to the manager and employees of the United Sea­ men's Service Club in Yoko­ hama, Japan, for the courtesy extended to us, along with the other ships there, Nov. 7, 1956. We of the Antinous want es­ pecially to thank the various performers for the good enter­ tainment they provided. We also want to recommend the place to all hands in Yokohama for its homey, cordial atmo* sphere. The food is prepared so mas­ terfully that you have to look A married man since Dee. i I, Billy Russell, chief cook, is shown with his bride. Gay, in Norfolk, where he's waiting to ship out. They plan to live on the West Coast. around to make sure you're not eating back in the States. The highballs are well made and the beer is ice cold. There are a variety of conveniences avail­ able for our use, such as a money exchange, barber shop, bootblack, etc. We also salute the Western Trader, Surprise, Fentress, Genevieve Peterkin, Pre.s. Jack­ son and especially the Pres. Wil­ son for its contribution of an MC for the show. . M. G. J. Broussard Ship's reporter ft ft ft Good Feeding Aided 'Big Dig' To the Editor: As you know, after two years of dredging in the channel at Maracaibo, the Sandcaptaln has completed her chore here for the Venezuelan government. There were several crewmembers who completed the original 18 months' articles, which ter­ minated June 13, 1956. These men were fortunate enough to be exempt from US income taxes. Exemption from taxes is a very deserving bonus for them, but the main item that kept many crewmembers here so long was the extra special feed­ ing. Steward James Golder, who left the Sandcaptaln in October, his replacement, Eric Klingvall, and all the steward department men under the supervision of these two top SIU stewards, de­ serve a special vote of apprecia­ tion by all the crewmembers who were fortunate enough to have been aboard here with them. The harmony among the men has also been exceptionally good, although 1^ has been U long grind for some of us. Bill Smith Ship's deliegate USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. OrviUo E. Abrams Joseph C. Marso WlUlam • Adams Wm. A. Van Dyne Marceio B. Beien Harry M. Wong F. B. McCoUian MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Max Acosta Francisco Mayo WUlio Albert John A. Morris Frank J. Albore Gerald E. Pettipas Felicito Aponte Wm. E. Roberts Roy W. Bell VirgU M. Robertson Victor B. Cooper Alonzo D. Sistrunk Gorman T. Glaze Viggo W. Sorensen Torleif Hansen Juan P. Tabpada Clarence R. Haun CecU Utley OUver Headley James H. Walker Fred Holmes Ernest H. Webb Edward Huizenga Francis Wherrity Herman Kemp Albert WiUis Edward McMaster Edward L. Woods USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLA,ND. NY Edelmiro Albarron Marcos E. Medina Fortunato Alfonso Franciszeh Mietkl Henry A. Anderson Edward Morris Jr. DoUah Ben Harvey W. Morris JuUn Blomgren Robert Nielsen Clarence Collins Robert Patker Roberto Delgado Pietro Paulin Richard Doupe Adolfo Rodriguez N. B. EdringtoiT' Jose Rodriguez Carl Ernest Antonio Russo EsteU Godfrey Stanley C. Sdott John Gonzalez Dominick Trevisano Alfred Kaju Daniel Wilson WUliam Luhrsen WUliam L. Wolfe A. Lyklardopoulos USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana H. F. Macdonald Eladio Aria ' " Michael Machusky Fortunato Bacomo Benjamin J. Martin Frank T. CampbeU Albert MartlneUi John J. DriscoU Vic Milazzo Robert E. Gilbert Joseph B. MurphyWiUiam Guenther W. P. O'Dea Howard Hailey George Phifer Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker Billy R. Hill Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira Kilgore Stanley F. Sokol Ludwlg Kristiansen Michael Toth Frederick Landry Karl Treimann Kaarel Leetmaa Harry S. Tuttle Leonard Leidig Fred West Mike Lubas VlrgU E. Wilmoth Archibald McGuigan Pon P. Wing Says invention Can Save Tankers To the Editor: Mysterious explosions of hy­ drocarbon vapors (oil vapors) aboard oil tankships have been continuing since tankers have been transporting petroleum, gasoline, coal oil and other liquid hydrocarbons. For many years an army of petroleum engineers has been trying to find the cause of these explosions and find some method or device to prevent them. So far they have not been able to do so. But after many years of hard work I have found the cause of these mysterious explosions and have invented a cheap and easyto-install device which will pre­ vent them. I have asked sev­ eral tanker companies to try out this device. But they have al­ ways replied that they were pleased to say they had this problem just about solved. I talked to the company that lost the tanker Markay in Wil­ mington, Calif., which cost the lives of 14 sailors and $10V6 million in damages right after they lost it by a mysterious ex­ plosion of oil vapors. The company asked me if it was electricity that caused this explosion. I told them that it seemed reasonable to suppose that it did, since tankers use* AC/DC electric current and have static electricity and other kinds of electrical forces always circulating through a steel ship. This electricity only has to generate an electric spark of 1450° F. to triggei^ an explosion in a cargo tank. I do not see why the tanker companies dp not offer a cash reward for the solution of this problem. People do not put million dollar ideas in sugges­ tion boxes. . John Elliott Jones �ALCOA PILORIM (Alcoa), Doc. 15— Chairman. W. Janklns; facratary, W. Scott. Repair Ust made up. Shipa fund $21.92. Report! accepted. Vote of tbanRa to steward department. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Soatraln), Dec. 1«—Chairman, N. Kirk; Secretary, W. Hay. New TV-purchased; balance of $36.54 due; members to donate $1 each toward final payment. One man fired; to be taken up with boardlnR patrolman. Report accepted. Messhall and passageways to be kept clean at all times. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa). Dec. 14— Chairman, i. Wasiluk; Secretary. J. Jones. Ships fund $13.50. Some dis­ puted overtime, to be referred to patrolman. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Pan Oceanic). Dec. 14—Chairman. T. 11.000 Yen. Some disputed overtime. New treasurer elected. * VENORB (Ore Nav), Dec, 15—Chairu man. J. Wiiaszk; Secretary, T. Cum* minss. Few hours dispted overtime. Definite time to he set up for men returning to ship when not sailing. Discussion about chief mate causing trouble for deck department, etc. Washing machine needs repairing. Vote of thanks to steward department. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa). Dec. f— Chairman. E. Tireili; Secretary. L. Phiiiipi. Ship's fund $10. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa), Dec. 13—Chairman. E. Keiiy; Secretary. M. Bgatiey. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $18. Vote of thanks to cook for fine steaks. More glasses to be left out at night. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Nov. 25— Chairman. W. Mathews; Secretary. N. Broussard. To obtain swing in the States. Repair list submitted. Some hours disputed overtime. cBne man missed ship in Yokohama. One man hospitalized. Reports accepted. Soiled linen to be turned in. Members urged to vote. Dec. 2—Chairman. J. McLlnden; Secretary. M. Broussard. Next port Dunkirk and Antwerp. One man missed shfp In Vancouver; one man hospitalized. Action to he taken against brother who missed ship In Yokohama, Members advised not to drink excessively. Dec. ID—Chairman. J. McLlndon; Secretary. M. Broussard. Action to be taken regarding brother who suf­ fered spinal Injury aboard ship. Gcrber; Secretary, W- Pare Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG Januar) IS, 195.1. Walsh. All quarters painted. Repair list to be submitted and repairs started. Oqe man missed ship In Curacao; one man hospitalized. In San Juan. Letter' re­ ceived * from headquarters regarding slop chest. Reports accepted. New cots to be returned to steward. Cups to he returned to pantry.. Bakers gripe with pumpman to be referred to patrol­ man. M V PONCE (Ponce Cement). Dec. 11—Chairman. E. Kakini Secretary. C. Knowiet. Washing machine repaired. Disputed overtime settled. Applica­ tions for maternity and dependency coverage being mailed from beadquarters. Ship's fund $24.35. Report accepted: Letter of sympathy sent to headquarters for widow of E. Tllley. Try to improve surface of decks in rooms and passageways. BIG BEND (Mar Trade). Dec. 14— Chairman. J. SnaldarshI; Secretary. G. Luctt. Purchased second-hand TV set. Need heat hack aft in crew's quarters. CHiWAWA (Cities Service). Dec. 20 —Chairmen. H. Morris; Secretary. W. Dickens. Small lockers to be re­ placed. One man hospitalized in Jacksonville and one man missed ship. More cooperation in helping sanitary man. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Messhall to be kept clean. To check with steward about short­ age of ice. EMELIA (Bull). Dec. 11—Chairmen. P. Dorian; Secretary. C. Stansbury. Motion made to hold meeting on pay­ off trip unless something special oc­ curs. Discussion on four days' pay and subsistence due from result of longshoremen's strike. SUNiON (Ksa). Nov. 11—Chairman. DEL SUD (Miss). Dec. 17—Chairman. J. McDonald; Secretary. R. Perry. Cava; Secretary. L. Briant. Disputed New exhaust fan to be installed; J. overtime delayed sailing. $190.00 showers to hev painted. One hour dis­ for TobiasonFund. fund $140.65. puted overtime. New delegate elected. To purchase new Ship's motion picture ma­ Folding chairs to be ordered for rec­ chine. Picnic fund to be cancelled. reation room. Several repairs made. Need new washing machine. $15 to Need new stove In galley. More con­ be spent for library books. sideration to be shown to permit men. Suggested that messman's fine be can­ DEL VALLE (Miss.). Dec. 12—Chair­ celled. Slop chest price list to he man, P. Hume; Secretary. R. Irizarry. checked. Complaint' about no hot wa­ Rooms and passageways to be sou-' ter. geed. Ship's fund $209.51. Magazines Dec. 3—Chairman. R. Perry; Secre­ and records to be purchased. Few tary. P. Laterre. Slop chest price list hours disputed overtime. Quarters to and repair list mailed to headquar­ be cleaned. Passageways decks paint­ ters. Captain refused to cancel logs ed but not sougeed. Some lamp black on oiler and wiper. Six hour's dis­ on bulkheads. puted overtime. Coffee perculator missing from messhall. To check into LEWIS EMERY JR. (Victory). Dec. exhause fan, galley range, hot water 16—Chairman. P. Van Mllican; Sec­ tank, cold water drinking fountain, retary. P. Di Capua. Washing ma­ hook on' meat box door. chine pump fixed, new • ringer or­ dered; radio repaired. New delegate THE CABINS^ (Terminal Tankers). elected. Each member to contribute Dec. It—Chairman. J. Rawlins; Secre­ $2.50 toward ship's fund. Return all • tary. F.' Nlgro. Two men missed ship. cups and glasses to pantry. Repair list to be submitted. Ship to McKiTTRiCK HILLS (Western). Nov. be fumigated for roaches. Ships fund $7.30. Few hours disputed overtime. 17—Chairman. R. Hampson; Secretary. Linen to be inventoried. Members to C. Nichols. Some repairs made In donate toward ship's fund at payoff. shipyard, balance to be completed at Messmen doing good job in keeping sea. Galley ranges being repaired. everything clean. Ship took 'new crew. Ship's fund $3.82. Report, accepted. Members to PACIFIC OCEAN (World Carriers). make donation for ship's fund at next Dec. 2—Chairman. W. Compton; Sec­ draw. Dec. 2—Chairman. R. Duhrkopp; retary. B. Amsberry. Repairs not Secretary. G. Nichols. Ship's fund made. One member died of heart at­ $10,.*>6. Purchased electric iron. Few tack. Ship's fund »5. Need better hours disputed overtime. Discussion grade of soap powder. on mail concerning tramp articles. STEEL KING (Isthmian Line), Dee. 15—Chairman. F. Coarin; Secretary. J. Newman. Water tank cleaned and recoated. 24 hours notice for payoff in San Francisco. Ship's fund $36.23. Need new washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward department. Crew requested to take better care of li­ brary; books are for crew, not pas­ sengers. More books to he 'secured In San Francisco. EVELYN (Bull). Dec. t—Chairman. $. Zubovich; Secretary. J. Reed. New delegate elected. New reported and treasurer elected. Passageways to be cleaned and painted. Report accepted. Laundry and washing machine to be kept clean. Timer to be purchased for washing machine, Arrival pool to be started—winner to get $20. $10 to fund. Need new sinks for laundry. Vote of thanks to Stewart department for fine Thanksgiving day dinner. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic). Dec. 12— Chairman. H. Houston; Secretary. J. Atchison. Water tanks to be cleaned for rust and oil. Crew urged to he quiet while men are asleep. MAE (Bull). Dec. 14—Chairman, W. Morris; Secretary. C. Hostetter. Ship's fund $34.38. Report accepted. Suggest alr-condltioning all SIU ships especial­ ly those running to the tropics. Vote' of thanks to baker. Repairs to be made to "Wee Mae." Discussed letter to G. Meany on ouster of J. Curran from Executive Council Committee. ORION PLANET (Colonial). Dec. 2— Chairman. J. Howison; Secretary, B. Padgett. Six men uhort—three hospitalized and three failed to Headquarters to be notified of who was put in trons. Ship's men join. man fund Mobile yards Humming With Breakout Repairs MOBILE—Shipyards h«.'e are humming ivith work from the local lay-up fleet, putting ships in ready status before they are allotted to various steamship companies for coal and .4 bulk cargo runs. Judging from the number scheduled for payoff or in transit. of ships being withdrawn .Among these is the Chickasaw (Pan from the fleet here, Port Agent Cal Tanner said shipping should be booming in this area within the next three to four weeks. It has deflnitely been on the slow side for the past month. The reserve fleet withdrawals are already providing a lot of work for. SIU affiliates in the towboat fleld and the shipyards, in addition to needing riding crews. These jobs have helped take up some of the slack during the past few weeks. Many Payoffs Due Tanner said prospects for the coming two weeks already look good, due to the number of ships Atlantic),, which will lay up about two weeks for repairs and then ship a full new crew. Few replace­ ments were called in the l^t pe­ riod because most of the ships were on short runs. Door Closed Off In line with the Union's policy of restricting the use of the hall to 5IU men. he said the door to the snack bar has been closed off and the entrance will now be on Dau­ phin Street, This will make it eas­ ier for the doorman to keep nonSIU men off the premises, making all facilities more comfortable for Seafarers. PERSONALS AND NOTICES She is now living at 2406 Newkirk James S. Helgath Your sister, Mrs. Juanita Perry, Ave., Brooklyn, NY. wishes you to know that her new 4 4 4 address is 502 Springdale St., Cum­ Eric William Johnson berland, Md. My letter to you at Seattle was returned. Please write or phone. Richie. Marion P. Minor You are asked to contact your 4 4 4 sister at 2065 Dimasalang St., SamFriends of Frank Tamburrino paloc, Manila. are asked to write him at 2707 N. ^ if if Monitor Ave., Chicago 39, 111. Jack Baron Mauldln 4 4. 4 You are asked to contact the Ex-SS Seatiger General Motors Acveptance Corp., Crewmembers on this ship be­ 2107 Milam St., Houston, Tex. tween April 12 and Nov. 2, 1955, Phone OA 5-0611. are asked by brother N. I. West to it if if contact Miller & Seeger, 26 Court St., Brooklyn, NY. Edward R. White A discharge from the Steel King 4 4 4 is being held for you at the LOG Albert Straccalini office. Ex-SS Incs t S* J" Your baggage is now at SIU headquarters. The stubs have been Louis Damase Bemier Urgent you contact Bertha Ber- left in the SIU mailroom. nler, 230 Ballou Ct., Baltimoi'e 31, 4 4 4 Md. Phone Dickens 2-9267. J. Velasquez 4" 4" $• Your overtime check from the SS Topa Topa is being held for Thomas Prothro Contact Marie Prothro, 939 j'ou at SIU headquarters. Burgundy St., New Orleans 16, La. 4 4 4 $1 ^ 4 4 4 Ex-SS Afoundria Thomas Hickey Crewmembers involved in water The above-named man or any­ beef on this ship can contact Water­ one knowing liis whereabouts is man Steamship Corp., 61 St. Joseph urged to get in touch with his wife. St., Mobile, Ala., for their money. The deathi of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: Dominic Rossi, 56: Brother Rossi died from heart failure while at sea on October 5, 1956. He joined the Union September 14, 1955, and was sailing in tl^e engine depart­ ment. • 4 4 4 Jose Sanchez, 67; On September 18, 1956, Brother Mim Sanchez died in La Coruna, Spain. Cause of death is unknown. He joined the Union August 4, 1954, and sailed in the engine departm e n t. Brother Sanchez is sur­ vived by his wife, Antonia San­ chez, of La Coruna, Spain. 4 4 4 Richard F. Taylor, 30: Brother Taylor died on November 19, 1956, in Mobile,' Alabama. He joined the Union Sept ember 12, 1943, and was sailing in the steward departm e n t. Brother Taylor is sur­ vived by his wife, Ernestine Tay­ lor of Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 Willison E. Waddle, 39: On No­ vember 30, 1956, Brother Waddle died frouMi heart attack at sea. He joined the Union January 4, 1939, and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Burial took place at sea. Brother Waddle is survived by his mother, Mrs. Caroline Thomas of Walkerville, Mich. 4 .4 4 Matthew Little, 95: Brother Lit­ tle died of natural causes in the Sailors Snug Harbor Home, Staten Island, NY. Burial took place in the SaUors Snug Harbor Ceme­ tery. Brother Little is sur%'ived by Elizabeth Sullivan, also of Staten Island, NY. NEVA WEST (Bloomfleid). Dec. 2—Chairman. E. Degen; Secretary. D. Guerreo. $20 given to member hos­ pitalized In France. Ship's fund $9. Repair Ust submitted. Disputed over­ time on watches. One man joined ship in Germany. Need more winter gear in slop chest. Medicine chest to be replenished with fresh supplies. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas). Dec. 2—Chairman. R. Hernandez; Secre­ tary, T. Carmichaei. Tarp to be made for fantail. Telegram sent to Seattle regarding clarification regard­ ing heimsman working on bridge while ship Is on iron mike. Ship's fund $13.88 Ship sailed short two men. One man hospitalized in Honolulu. Less noise in passageways. Bathrooms and showers to be kept cleaner: rolls or snacks for coffee time. REPUBLIC (Trafalgar). Nov. 4-Chairman, H. Greenwaid; Secretary. M. Grockowskl. New delegate elect­ ed. Messhall to be kept clean. Crew warned against performing on board. One man missed ship In San Juan. Dirty cups to be placed in sink. Drink­ ing fountains to be repaired. All drinking to be done in recreation hall, not in foc'slea when men are asleep. ROBIN WENTLEY (Seas). Dec. 2— Chairman. L. Gadson; Secretary. O. Skuistad. Two men failed to join ship at Cape T6wn. Mail service good from headquarters. Some disputed overtime. Flowers sent to deceased sister of crew member. One man left in Laurence Marques because of ni­ nes. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Bathrooms to he re­ paired. All personnel asked to sign customs declarations. '' SIU, A&G District BAL-nMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sbeppard. Agent EAstero 7-4900 .... 276 State St. BOSTON James* Sheeban. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. Mlcbelet. Acting Agent Capital 7-6558 .. 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St.' Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1704 NEW ORLEANS 523 BtenvlUe St. Undscy WUliams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 679 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn UYacintb 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rces. Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. 6. Cardullo, Agent Market 7-1630 PUERTA de TIERRA PR PeiayoSl—La» 5a) CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO ... 450 Harrison St Leon Johnson. Agent Douglas 2-5475 Marty Brelthoff, West Coast itepresentatlv* SAVANNAH 3 Abercorn St E. B. McAuIey, Acting Agent Adams 3-17W SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Jeff Gillette. Agent EUiott 4334 TAMPA 1809 1811 N. Franklin St. vXom. Bannlng„.4gent . , Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CaUt. .805 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Reed Humphries. Agent. Terminal 4-2874 Ontario Phone: 5591 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave.. Bklyn TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. SECRETARY-TREASURER EMpire 4-571$ Paul HaU VICTORIA, BC $1714 Cormorant St. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Empire 4531 J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons, Joint VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall. Joint Pacific 3468 E. Olooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint SYDNEY, N8 304 Charlotte 8L Phone 634$ SUP BAGOTVILLE. Quebee ... 20 Elgin St. Phone: 548 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 FHOROLD, Ontario 62 St. Davlda St. PORTLAND 311 SW Clay St. CAnal 7-3209 CApital 3-4336 85 St. Pierre St. RICHMOND. CALIF. 510 Macdonald Ave QUEBEC Quebec Phone: 3-1569 BEaeon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. SAINT JOHN 85 Germain St. Douglas 2-8363 NB Phone: 2-5232 SEATTLE. 3505 1st Ave Main U29(i Great Lakes District WOiMlNGTON 509 Marine Ave. ALPENA 1213 N Second Ave. Terminal 4-3131 Phone: 713-J NEVr YORK .. 678 4Ui Ave.. Brooklyn BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. HYacinth 9-6165 Pbone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND .. 734 Lakeside Ave.. NB Canadian District Phone- Main 1-0147 1038 3rd SL HALIFAX. N.S. 128tk Hollls St DETROIT Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Phone 3-H!)li 531 W Michigan St. MONTREAL $34 St James St. West DULUTH Phone: Randolph 2-4110 PLateau 8l(>l SUU'l'U CUiGAliO 3261 E. 92nd St FORT WILLIAM 130 Simpson St .... .. pbone: , Es-sex 5-241* OqtaijQ J?'JbQne:.3-3221 ..... �' SEAFARERS ' '-Z • >. fl LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANtiC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • ^ ili IT'S ALWAYS TIME Concern for safety may be an eight-hour five-day prob­ lem ashore which can be put aside at the five o'clock whistle. But out on a ship its presence should be felt around the clock, seven days a week. On or off watch, a Seafarer faces hazards which are part and parcel of deep-water sailing. % The time to think of safety starts the moment a Seafarer heads up the gangway for the sign on. It continues without let-up until he has his feet on the dock again. That makes it all the more important for Seafarers to develop the safety habit to the point where it becomes a port of every shipboard act. A Seafarer's first concern while on a ship should be, "Am I doing this the safe way?" An 5 I U ship is a safe ship Vr IC •: I M,: .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 January 18, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESS SCANS ’36 SHIPPING ACT REDS HAIL CURRAN TIE WITH ILS WIDER SUBSIDY PROGRAM SOUGHT 1,000TH SIU FAMILY GETS HOSPITAL $$ UNIONS HAMSTRING AMER. COAL SEE HEALTH CENTER READY BY APRIL 1 FOES OF ’50-50’ PLAN ‘WHITTLE-DOWN’ STRATEGY ‘EXCELLENT’ IS WORD ON SEATTLE JOBS US BREAKING OUT 50 COAL SHIPS HOUSE REPORT ASSAILS INT’L SHIP STANDARDS AFL-CIO TO DISCUSS NY DOCKS SEE SUEZ PART-OPEN IN MARCH MOBILE YEARDS HUMMING WITH BREAKOUT REPAIRS ITS ALWAYS TIME… FOR SAFETY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/18/1957 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. XIX, No. 2  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8181d526195ef7a8cc048a0630772680.PDF 0091f43941a982e19b21246b8a93c5bb PDF Text Text 'i \'' YoK XIX No. 1 iiV • • . SEAFARERS LOG J • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SIU PREPARED IN .. ."M ? • ft -Story On Page 3 k f Arf cfm/vc fAAAf Hospitalized New Orleans Seafarers, like men in other ports, got ChristVffff fSf fffua Vffccr* mas boost in form of $25 bonus from SIU Welfare Plan. Welfare repre­ sentative Vic Miorana (seated, left) delivers cash to (1 to r) Martin Kelly, Seno Desoso, Charles Dorrough, Clovis Coates, Michael Muzio, Demetrio Zerrido. Seated is Mike Liuzza, a visitor. •.•4: : ife. h Sea Transportation Service. (Story on Page 2.) rA �Page Two January 4, 1957 SEAF ASERS IPG .Shown here at Jacksonville, Fla., where she was crewed by Seafarers, Carib Queen is kicking off first true US "roll onroll off service." Converted LSD, which normally will carry loaded truck trailers to Caribbean ports, will see first service under MSTS charter, transporting Army supplies to Germany. In the latest issue of the "Pilot" Curran resumes Erratic could be another name for NMU President his onslaught against the SIU lor acting against his Joseph Curran. unique notions of trade union behavior. In the His inability to control explosive emotional out­ of that attack, he tipped his mitt as to his bursts, resulting from real or fancied grievances, course real concern by sneering "egg crate ship" at plans only serves to add to a record of inconsistency and to build a low-cost passenger liner for. American unreliability probably unparallelled in the labor working people who want to visit Europe. movement. Even though he may try to recoup the This "egg-crate" ship, of course, would be built damage by assuming a statesmanlike pose after­ wards, when all is said and done the outbursts show to Navy and Coast Guard specifications; the same his true concern for his status and desire for ap­ specifications, incidentally, as the SS United States. Oddly enough, Curran sits at the same table With proval in the labor movement. John Franklin, US Lines president, on the so-called This situation is not new, but dates back to "Labor-Management Committee." Oddly enough, Curran's earliest days as a protege of the water­ too, he permits US Lines to run a blacklist of NMU front section of the Communist Party. The men who do not suit the company's specifications. scream of indignation and the honeyed tones of Isn't It strange that Curran hollers "egg flattery are the two principle weapons in the crate" because somebody might go into compeCurran armory, and the two principle tactics to . tition with his favorite fat-cat? And Isn't his which he is susceptible. committee's sole function to keep a monopoly Back in 1945, for example, when he was still the for his fat-cat in the North Atlantic trades and Party's fair-haired boy, Curran made a trip to Rus­ to serve it the tidbits and cpncessions that other sia. He appeared in Moscow's Hall of Columns shipowners don't get? Is that a consistent role before the Soviet brass and to the enthusiasm of the fur a maritime labor leader? assemblage declared: "We heartily hail . . . the en­ Crewmembers of the United States are as dubious tire Soviet nation for all they've achieved under the great and wise leadership of Comrade Stalin." That of this role as the SIU Is, judging from their reac­ Is the way he was quoted in the NMU "Pilot" of Oct. tions to some of Curran's maneuvers on behalf of 19, 1945. Note he said, "Comrade" not Premier trie company. Stalin or Generalissimo Str^lin. Curran's treatment of his .supporters in the in­ By not-so-strange coincidence, the NMU immedi­ dustry is equally erratic. The Marine Engineers ately launched a "bring the GI's home" campaign Beneficial Association was with him for 20 years. He spoke of "supporting" MEBA in the American and threatened not to man ships unless they carried Coal beef, but "support" was just a headline word US soldiers home. US policy-makers agree that the "bring the boys which meant "no picket lines, no economic action." Isn't Curran's "support" of MEBA in this Issue home" furore by the Communists stripped US ai'med strength in Europe and permitted the Stalinists to on a par with his "support" of the engineers In the come within an ace of seizing power in Italy, Greece 1946 American Export beef and other occasions when NMU men were ordered through MEBA picket lines? and even France. » Now Curran, who said "we will always work hand Curran luiows the occasions well. Yet when the in hand with Soviet trade unions" sings another engineers finally bridled at this kind of treatment and demand evidence of friendship professed by tune. But that is just part of the pattern. Curran, they are assaiied as stupid and gutless. Today Curran lauds the ILA In much the same This is just a piece of the record of inconsistency. manner as he then lauded "Comrade Stalin" and Perhaps it is now in order then, that Curran has attacks the IBL and the SIU with the same fer­ mighty few friend? left in the labor movement. It vor with which he attacked anti-Communists a • is he alone who has cut them adrift. decade ago. I l:v . f:- Vi-' •. Carib Queen Begins MSTS Trial Voyage JACKSONVILLE—-With appropriate fanfare and dedica­ tion ceremonies the SlU-manned Carib Queen has embarked on her maiden voyage as the first true full-sized trailership. After touching at San Juan and-t~~ Miami, the vessel has come to the one year, because of her fast turn­ Brooklyn Army Base where fur­ around. ther ceremonies are scheduled for A second LSD is now being con­ tomorrow moiming. She will then verted into a sister ship. Inciden­ sail to Europe under charter to the tally, the 12 passenger berths on Military Sea Transportation Serv­ the ship have been offered by the ice. company for free transportation of The actual sailing of the ship Hungarian refugees to the US. was delayed two days. First heavy The SIU's Harbor and Inland fog prevented the ship from leav­ Waterways Division is already man­ ing the dock. Then at the dedica­ ning two deep-sea tugs for the com­ tion ceremonies themselves the pany as well as providing shore ship was hung up when about 50 gangs in Puerto Rico and Jackson­ men, including ship yard workers ville. and guests, who were to partic­ ipate in the shakedown cruise were felled by mass food poisoning after a catered buffet had been served. Converted LSD The new ship, forerunner of a projected fleet of similar vessels for TMT Trailer Ferry, is a con­ verted Landing Ship Dock. .She is 475 feet long and has a wide beam. 72 feet, and a 16 knot cruis­ ing speed. She can carry 87 32foot trailers and five 30-footers, WASHINGTON — Proposals for plus 97 automobiles and an addi­ a 24-hour quarantine service in tional 500 tons of bulk cargo. major US ports are coming Defeated Trailers roll aboard under their up early this year. own power onto two trailer decks. two years' running, once by Ramps are provided at the stern Presidential veto and once by th# and amidships for the vehicles to lateness of the session, the 24hour quarantine has become par­ enter and leave. Company officials have declared ticularly pressing in the light ol that the entire vessel"can be load­ the current shortage of ships. Rep. Herbert Bonner, chairman ed and unloaded in four hours. The Defense Department is in­ of the House Merchant Marin# tensely interested in the operation Committee, has written President as offering possibilities of rapid Eisenhower urging administratioR hauling of tracked and wheeled support for the 24-hour quarantin# military vehicles. If the ship per­ proposal. He pointed out that shipg forms as advertised, she would be now arriving after 6 PM have td able to carry as much as 2V2 times drop the hook and wait until th# the capacity of a standard C-2 In next working day before they caR get quarantine inspection. Announcement by the city of New York that it plans to develop a new public park in AU Others Have It Lower New York Bay, right at the entrance to New York harbor, should evoke not-so-lond "I understand," Bonner wi'ote, Vri. *IX N«. I memories for Seafarers who can remember the days when the US Maritime Commission Jo,. <. 1»57 "24-hour quarantine service was training a uniformed force available for every other form o: to man ships in competition breaking force. The SIU pitched planning a four-year development transportation. Moreover, every into a fight against this pool of program to provide the city with with imion hiring halls. PAUL HALL, aecretary-'^reasurer major maritime nation provides The city's plans call for linking non-union seamen, which posed a another recreation area. HEBBEBT BBAND, Editor: RAY DENISON, this service to shipping using their Hoffman Island is about 11Vi Managing Editor; BEBNABD SEAMAN, Art. ports." up Hoffman Island, about a mile threat to the Union's existence. acres. However, when the two is­ Editor; HEBMAN ABIHUH, IBWIN SPIVACK, Closed In 1947 off South Beach, SI, with Swin­ The faster turnaround provided During the early days of World lands are linked up with Sanita­ Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area by round-the-clock quarantine, he burne Island, more than a mile Wa- II, the Government trans­ tion Department fill, they will Representative. southeast of Hoffman. said, would save an estimated $19 Hoffman Island, pre-war Sea­ ferred most of the training pro­ make an area of about 250 'acres, million a year and squeeze out Published biweemy at ttie headquarters or about one-quarter the size of farers will recall, was the site of gram to Sheepshead Bay, and in of the Seafarers International Union, At­ more cargo-carrying ability from the peacetime training program set 1947 it ciosed the Hoffman Island Central Park. lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ultimately a ferry service Is Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaclnth the existing number of vessels. up in 1938 to train unlicensed sea­ site completely. 9-6600. Entered as second class matter Last year, a $150,000 appropria­ Now, with a gift from philan­ planned, but at the beginning visi- at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tion to provide for overtime pay men for the US merchant marine. the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ^ tOKS to the park will have to rely "Seafarers and other maritime thropist Bernard Baruch,' New and additional inspectors failed 120 union members regarded trainees York is buying the two islands from on private craft. Docking space for passage in the adjournment rush. small boats will be provided. as the nucleus of a potential strike­ the Federal Government, and Is Start Drive For 24-Hr. Quarantine Ex-'Fink' School To Be Park SEAFARERS LOG K-' �-January 4, 1957 Dredge Ends 2-Yr. Trip To Nowhere TAMPA—An epic 749-day "trip" on a ship that never really went any place all that time came to an end here last month. The occasion was the final payoff of the dredge Sandcaptain (Construction Aggregates) fol-> lowing the completion of her sucked up sand from the lake bot­ channel-digging job in Mara- tom through special hoppers, then .caibo, Venezuela. A payroll of well over $100,000 brightened the scene. "Not a dime of it was in dispute," Port Agent Toni Banning added. A handful of Seafarers who originally sailed with the ship from New York early in December, 1954, were still aboard to gather In a hefty share of the loot in reg­ ular wages and bonuses. The siiip was on 18-month articles and had been covered by a special SlU agreement during her stay in the tropics. The 18-monlh period eventually lengthened into over 24. Those who stayed 18 months or more en­ joyed the added boon of e.xemption from all US income ta.xes, un­ der Federal tax laws. Channel Completed The completed task of the Sandcaptain produced a sea-going chan­ nel into Lake Maracaibo for the fii'st time. Tankers can now come right in and load, instead of wait­ ing for oil cargoes that first had to be transhipped on barges into deep-water areas. During part of its stay, the Sandcaptain also had the company of another SlU-manned dredge, the Chester Harding, which was char­ tered from the Army for the occa­ sion. Sand-sucking ships and small­ er ci"aft of several other flags also took part in the massive dig-out. The Sandcaptain is now here for six weeks of repairs and then may sail for a new dredging job somewliere in Brazil. The specially - equipped vessel Pare Threa dumped it out at sea and then re­ turned to complete the process over and over again. She made a once-a-week junket to an Island anchorage for small repairs and replacement stores, but otherwise had steam up all the time and went nowhere. Manpower Crisis Finds SlU Ready; 'Reserves' On Call Although complaints are arising from several maritime sources about the shortage of manpower for US ships, the SIU's long-range reserve program finds the Union fully prepared for prompt manning and sailing of further additions to its contracted fleet. have the top seniority rat­ Among the several moves made by the SIU some time course, ings in SIU shipping. ago in anticipation of emer­ In developing the "ready re­ gency shipping needs was the serve" of trained emergency-period building of a "ready reserve" seamen, SIU headquarters has of Seafarers who are currently working ashore. Based on its ex­ periences in the Korean war crisis, the Union, over several years, has developed a detailed and accurate listing of thousands of men who are emergency period seamen. These are the men who went to sea and got their experience and training during the Korean emer­ gency and returned shoreside leav­ ing the field to the professional sailors when the Far East hostil­ ities ended the need for peak shipping. The professionals, of Activities like these on Andrew Furuseth Training ship in Mo­ bile are among factors responsible for SIU's ability to meet manpower demands on United States flag-shipping. Photo shows one of many groups which were upgraded as a result of SlU training and upgrading program. Ins. Co's Eye Welfare $ The powerful national in.surance lobby is now planning a full-scale assault on union-indus­ try plans which are currently on a self-insured basis. The Life Insurance Association of America and the Institute of Life Insurance have both indicated that they will prepare a court challenge to overturn a rulingGo's Duck US Regulation of Ads by New York State Attorney (General Javits to the effect WASHINGTON—Although pushing for regulation of unionthat Self-insured plans are exempt from licensing as insurance com­ panies. The ruling permits the SlU plan to continue without payment of approximately $110,000 a year in premium rakeoffs to an insurance company. It could encourage many other union-industry plans to by­ pass insurance companies and ins u r a n c e brokers' commissions, passing the savings on to workers involved through payment of more and higher benefits. Confirms SIU View The insurance industry's reac­ tion to the ruling confirms the view expressed by SIU general counsel Seymour W. Miller during the hearing before the attorney general when he remarked that the insurance companies "see sev­ eral hundred million dollars lying around and tiiey want to get hold of it." Industry spokesmen have dis­ claimed any intent of assuming that the funds should be insured exclusively by them. They claim that the funds should be made to comply with the state insurance law. However, the practical effect of such compliance would be to com­ pel union-industry funds to turn to the established insurance compa­ nies or else form a life insurance company of their own. to do busi­ ness. •>-»•< SEAPAkERS LOG industry plans, the national insurance lobby is itself attempting to avoid government control of its operations. The same two or­ ganizations who are seeking a court test of the New York attorney general's ruling are fighting efforts of the Federal Trade Com­ mission to regulate insurance advertising. The FTC has ruled that it has the authority to control adver­ tising by health and accident insurance companies. It is that rul­ ing which the insurance lobby is appealing. A brief has been filed with the US Court of Appeals in New Orleans by the American Life Convention and the Life Insurance Association of America. FTC action against the insurance companies has resulted from many complaints about false and misleading advertisements of health benefits purportedly offered by the companies. The FTC has brought charges against more than 40 such companies in «recent years. The insurance ads usually proclaim in glowing terms about the benefits paid by the companies but fail to report the many ex­ ceptions and limits on qualifying. Some companies have also fol­ lowed a practice of cancelling insurance if they had to pay a claim to a policyholder. As reported in the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan was the only union-industry fund to be repre­ sented at the Javits hearing and to file a bi-ief for the trade union viewpoint. NMU Drops The Ball Oddly enough, it was not the in­ surance industry which stirred up a fight against union-industry funds. The issue arose out of the action of the fund operated by the National Maritime Union in asking the State Insurance Department for a ruling on whether they could transfer to a self-insured plan. Such plans had been in existence for many years under the SIU and other unions. When the superintendent refused to issue a ruling the NMU fund went to the courts, where its peti­ tion was dismissed on technical grounds. The NMU did not appeal the case further and dropped out of the picture. The issue having been raised, the Seafarers Welfare Plan then picked up the ball and appeared before the Attorney General to whom the issue had been passed by the Superintendent of Insurance. Representatives of the NMU plan did not participate in the Attorney General's hearings. Boom Seen Even After Suez Opens After weeks of delay and seemingly endless negotiation, the Egyptian government has cleared the way for salvage crews to begin the thi-ee to six month job of reopening the Suez Canal. But there is every indication that Western Europe will need heavyoil and coal shipments throughout 1957 and possibly beyond that. Originally it was thought that shipping would be "back to nor­ mal" by the middle of the year. Here is the way the experts look at the shipping picture for the long haul: • Even if work now proceeds rap­ idly on Suez, many weeks of dredg­ ing will be required to restore the channel to its previous depth be­ cause the Egyptian sand storm sea­ son is now beginning. Besides, the canal was badly in need of a major dredging operation before the seiz­ ure because of the increasing use of large size tankers. pipeline Repair Deadlocked • There has been no progress on reopening of the p ipe-lines running through Syria. The Syrians have said they will not work on repair­ ing blown-up pumping stations un­ til Israel gets out of the Gaza strip. There is no sign that the Israelis intend doing that until the United Nations takes the responsibility for administering the area. • Should the US be able to move 500,000 barrels a day to Eu­ rope as it plans, all reserve stocks of oil in Western Europe will still be exhausted by the time the canal reopens. That means many months of restocking after the canal is cleared. • Coal shipping needs may be even more than the most optimistic estimates because of severe coal shortages in Poland, Hungary and within the Soviet Union itself. That has put an end to Polish coal shipments to Western Europe and causes those nations to fall back on US supplies. All told, the Middle East used (Continued on page 4) maintained touch with this group throughout the nation, keeping in­ formed as to their whereabouts and their availability for seagoing duty. This "ready reserve" of manpower has been established on an area, and then on a port basis, with ar­ rangements having been made tor the available men to report to the port with priority manpower rat­ ing. Thus the Union is in a posi­ tion to supply the needed ratings— deck, engine and steward—that would have to turn to—within practically hours' notice. Training School Complementing the "ready reserve" program is the SIU's An­ drew Furuseth Training School's upgrading program which has been the scene of intensive activity in the Gulf ports, along with the pa­ rallel activities in Baltimore and New York. Since the US government is now in the process of breaking out an estimated 110 ships for coal and grain runs, the SIU will put the "ready reserve" into play within the period directly ahead. MSTS Feels Pinch By contrast, other sources are re­ porting difficulty scouring up men who can do the job. The Military Sea Transportation Service, for one, has already felt the pinch and is sending out recuriting agents in an effort to drum up some help. Tlie American Tramp Shipown­ ers Association has also complain­ ed to the Federal Maritime Board of a grow-ing shortage of qualified seamen because of the breakouts. The SIU "ready reserve" was es­ tablished as part of the Union's program of maintaining a healthy job ratio during the iips and downs of the shipping industry. Its abil­ ity t« meet the peak needs was first tested in the Korean war crisis, when the now fully-devel­ oped program demonstrated its practicability. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: January 9 ^January 23 February 6 February 20 March 6 V"> -5. �Paff« Four SEAFARERS i2!I!2Lfi!l£ii-3 ^ LOG. December 12 Through December 25 Registered Port Joe Arras, backed up by other steward department members, steps forward during December 26 headquarters meeting when voting took place for 14-man tallying committee. Group will tabulate votes of SlU biennial elections which ended December 31. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle m f tees were elected in Baltimore, v ere sent by certified mail to a End Salvage Of Fairisle .. 19 Deck B Stew. B Total A Total B Eng. B Stew. A Stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 129 245 94 920 342 1262 Eng. B Eng. A 3 78 19 14 10 11 16 13 47 4 9 2 13 6 6 18 7 19 4 0 2 4 17 8 16 7 10 11 4 81 13 30 10 10 12 24 45 10 24 2 17 10 292 119 Stew. A Eng. A 2 9 6 12 15 2 4 6 7 6 17 3 3 2 20 268 52 91 38 35 42 58 134 29 68 8 49 28 11 43 23 55 34 4 9 15 30 25 40 13 19 21 Total 31 311 75 146 72 39 51 73 164 54 108 21 68 49 Shipped Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa NEW YORK—A six-man membership tallying committee Mobile New Orleans was elected here last week in the advance of the close of bal­ Lake Charles loting New Year's Eve in the SIU's biennial election of Houston Wilmington officers. • San Francisco each day's ballots in each port Similar two-man commit­ Seattle central bank vault of the Commer­ cial State Bank & Trust Co. here to be accumulated until the end of the voting period. Ballots Withdrawn On Wednesday, the rank and file committee withdrew the sealed packages of ballots to prepare the actual count. 71 Seafarers com­ peted for the 39 elective posts on the ballot. Members of the committee elect­ ed at headquarters were Luigi lovino, Manuel E. Sanchez, deck de• IH • Psi'liiicnt; Clifl'ord W. Emanuel, "I Walter J. Slade, engine, and Stan^IIU K-Oi L Johnson and Clement P. DeI Hospedales, steward department. I Oiitport Committees Seafarers at the last Baltimore meeting named Salvatore Biondo and Thaddeus Laboda; in Mobile, ^klHI William Nordland and Frank DroI A ^ohert Johnson and Louis I^W O'Lcary in New Orleans, and Don# I aid Mease and E. "Red" Starnes, WASHINGTON—No sooner had San Francisco. The committee's report and the the "world's largest ship," a 100 000-ton tanker, been announced by ' ^ will appear in the next issue of the LOG. the SlU-contracted Victory Cai-riers Company, than Transoceanic Marine, another SIU operator, re­ ceived approval from the Marilime Administration for construction of a similar vessel. The approval per­ mits transfer of two "smaller" tank­ ers of 65,000 and 32,000 tons pre­ A massive salvage job on the viously planned by the company. former SIU - contracted freighter Elsewhere in the tanker con­ struction field, the Military Sea Fairisle has been completed off tlie Transportation Seiwice reports it Brooklyn shore. Beached on its had received offers from 14 ship­ side since July 24, the Fairisle was ping companies to charter to it 26 righted this week after a hole in large tankers for three to five year its side was mended and the ship's periods. Most of the ships would flooded holds were pumped out. be brand new tonnage in the 32.The Fairisle, formerly owned by 000-ton class. The proposed bids Pan Atlantic, was in a collision will be decided on by January 15. with a Panamanian tanker, the San Steel Priority Denied Jo.se II, off Ambrose Light and However, much of the grandiose subsequently had -to be beached tanker construction program ma> when she listed sharply while un­ evaporate as a re.sult of a doci.sion der tow to a doek. by the Office of Defense Mobiliz.nTo Transfer Foreign tion denying steel priorities to Salvage operations got underway shipbuildei's. That means that ship­ in September after Pan Atlantic yards will have to get into the mar­ sold -the vessel to Seatraders. The ket and compete for relatively ship is scheduled for transfer to a scarce steel plate with other indus­ runaw^ay flag. tries such as railroad eft builders. The stricken ship, lying on its The same Government office has side on the mud flats a few hun­ refused to give steel plants fast dred feet off the Brooklyn shore, wiite-offs for plant expansion pro­ was easily visible to sightseers and grams. motorists on th^^^Belt Parkway.^ . 15 Total Deck A NY, Out ports Elect 14-Man Tally Body ISiobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to make up the 14-m;in rank-and-file committee reciuired under the 1956 amendments to the electoral procedure in the SIU constitution. All 14 will liandle the vote count, checking of roster sheets and daily polls' committee reports Bubmitted from all SIU br.anchcs dui'ing the two months of ballot­ ing since November 1. Under the procedure amended last summer, .. 3 16 10 24 15 2 3 5 6 11 7 3 6 8 Deck A Port Is""'' Deck B Deck A Total ... 6 Deck A Deck B 2 23 8 18 8 1 3 3 13 8 6 6 3 6 Deck B 108 Deck C 2 27 4 37 15 6 4 7 7 6 7 3 14 25 Deck C 164 Eng. A Eng. En^g. B 3 47 12 30 9 14 3 13 33 11 12 1 14 3 2 13 8 25 8 2 3 4 18 9 7 6 6 15 0 34 15 20 7 5 2 4 9 9 8 2 15 5 205 126 135 Eng. A Eng. Eng. B C Stew. A 1 47 14 29 3 5 5 6 36 5 11 3 11 14 Stew. A 190 Stew. Stew. Total D C A 1 7 4 11 7 2 2 6 5 4 5 4 4 3 1 28 6 19 10 3 4 3 14 5 10 5 5 18 65 131 a Total B Total1 Iptal Ship C Total B Total Total Ship. C 5 43 20 54 23 5 8 13 36 21 18 16 13 24 164 45 102 19 31 15 35 101 29 45 10 42 25 Slew. Stew. Total B C A 671 299 3 89 25 76 32 14 10 14 30 20 25 10 34 48 16 296 90 232 74 50 33 62 167 70 88 36 89 97 430 1400 SIU job activity subsided somewhat during the past period after the record-breaking shipping two weeks ago. The lull was unexpected, but not likely to last, A comfortable total of 1,400 jobs was shipped, while 1,262 men registered for jobs. Al­ though the anticipated holi-'*'" day job turnover was evident. a large proportion of the re­ placement spots were taken over by class C men when A and B men held back. At the same time, various shipping records were broken by all seniority groups. Ship Idled Idling of a number of ships for the holidays and repairs was cred­ ited for part of the slowdown. In addition, several ve.ssels due to be reactivated during the period failed to materialize on schedule. Coming weeks should see a renewed burst of shipping in all ports similar to that experienced during the Ko­ rean War. Five SIU ports, Norfolk, Sa­ vannah, Tampa, San Francisco and Seattle, still managed to show in­ creased activity during the pe­ riod, and one, Boston, remained the same. All the others declined in varying degrees. The seniority totals showed the combined B and C shipping greater than activity in class A. Class C also outpaced class B in the proc­ ess. The spread between registra­ tion and shipping in all depart­ ments was virtually the same, but class A shipping fell far short of the A registraton. . , Class A 48% , Overall, class A accounted for 48 percent of the total shipping, class B for 21 percent, and class C for the remainder. This evidenced recoid lows for classes A and B, and a new high for class C. No one port set a I'ecord for Class C shipping, although New York, with 89 C jobs, was close to it. Except for Boston, all ports shipped ten or more C men during the period. The following is the forecast port by port; Boston: Fair . . . New York: Good . . . Philadelphia; Good . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Good . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Good . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair ....San Fran­ cisco: Good . . . Seattl^: Qogd., Boom To Continue Throughout 1957 ^Continued from page 3) to move about 2,775,000 barrels of oil a day. and most of that went to Western Europe. The Syrian pipeline alone carried 540,000 barrels, which is more than the total of oil the US is shipping to Europe. Another pipeline car­ rying 200,000 barrels from Saudi Arabia to Bahrein is also closed in­ definitely. Consequently, clearing Suez by ho means restores the normal flow of oil. The excitement over Suez and oiV has clouded the fact that coal shipping should continue to boom after the oil shortage has been lick­ ed. Western European countries used to buy considerable amounts of coal from Poland. But lately repoi-ts from tliat country speak of a coal shortage and of appeals by the Government to coal miners to dig more coal. Part of the shortage is due to draining of Pol­ ish coal by the Russians for their own needs. Red Coal Miners Slow Down Even more significant is a big fall-off in Soviet coal production, far behind schedule. A British La­ bor party representative from the British miner's union recently tour­ ed Russian pits. He reports that the Russians require 2 million workers, including women and Army men, to produce 430 million 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters to collect funds. tons of coal a year. In the US, 500 million tons a year are turned out by only 400,000 coal miners. The fall-off in production, he re­ ports, is the result of the miners' dissatisfaction with wages, housing and working conditions. Hungarian coal production, of course, has been crippled by the revolt of miners and other work­ ers against their Conimunist gov­ ernment. Shipping-wise it means that US coal will now have to fill part of the oil gap, replace many millions of tons of British coal and supply the fuel for normally-expected eco­ nomic gi-owth in Europe. All in all, it appears that 1957 will make 1956 look like a slack shipping year. t1 ^1 Blicker L. Bobbins, 53: Brother Bobbins died Irom coronary throm­ bosis in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sep­ tember 16, 1956. He joined the Union March 8, 1948, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Bobbins is sur­ vived by his wife, Irene H. Robbins, Charleston Heights, SC. iif James R. Decker, 47: On June 12, 1956, Brother Decker died from a heart condition in Jefferson County, Ky. He wais a resident of Chicago, HI. ; I �Januair 4, 1957 Pace FIT* SEAFARERS LOG Repair 2 Crippled SlU Ships As a result of the separate crashes in which they were involved last month, both the Al­ coa Pilgrim (Alcoa) and the Elizabeth (Bull) are still out of action, but will be back in serv­ Question: SlU ships have been issuing travelers' checks to Sea­ ice shortly. No Seafarers were injured in either collision. The Pilgrim, a C-1, suffered •* farers tor draws tor some time now. How do you feel the sys­ a crushed bow in a collision tem has been working out? with the F a r r e 11 Lines' Joseph Delise, eh. cook: The checks are convenient and in the majority of ports they work out all right. There's al­ ways a place you can find to cash them although you do run into a problem now and then in some ports. In any case, they are better than the local currency. i 4" John Hunt, AB: I'm usually on coastwise ships so it doesn't conc e r n me too much, but as far as I can see they work out fine, Even in US ports it's an advantage to carry them around with you instead of cash. Many men on coastwise ships get checks from the skipper for that reason. Frank Rossi, chief cook: I've 4 4* 4" been on European and Mediter­ Joseph Hunt, AB: In my opinion, ranean runs most American money should be put out of the time and I first until it is exhave never had hausted, then the any trouble cash­ travelers checks ing traveler s' III should be issued. checks wherever I was on the I've been. The Ames Victory tlie same is true in last trip and hit Japan. As far as many small ports I'm concerned all over the Far the travelers' East. The only check system is operating smooth­ place we had ly. trouble was in Surabaya. 4 4" 4< Peter Van Wiggerden, MM: I would be better off with American dollars because you can exchange them anywhere. On the round-theworld runs there is always a prob­ lem in some ports. Either you have to go to a bank or there* is no bank avail­ able. The checks are better than local money though. 4 4 4 Sel Resquitis, steward: I've been all over the last few years—Far East, West Indies, Europe—and had no trouble cash­ ing checks. Wher­ ever you go now, the local people seem to know that the checks equal American money so they are willing to ex­ change them for you. Pan Atlantic Seeks Bids For C-2 'Lift-On' Ships MOBILE—Taking the first step in its plan to convert Pan Atlantic and Waterman cargo vessels into a new fleet of "lifton" ships, the Pan Atlantic Steamship Company has called for bids for the conversion oft one to four C-2s, They will be make each ship 60 feet longer. in service with the four The conventional deck booms piggyback tankers Pan Atlantic al­ ready operates in the coastwise trade except, of course, that these will be dry cargo vessels exclusiveI.v. The bids are returnable Janu­ ary 23. The conversion plans, first an­ nounced by the company in No­ vember, call for cutting apart the C-2s and adding new sections to Soc. Security Tax Bite Goes Up starting January 1 Uncle Sam will dip more deeply into Sea­ farers' payoffs because of the higher Social Security taxes voted by the last Congress. Some Seafarers will benefit, however, because the higher "take" will enable the Govern­ ment to kick off its new disabil­ ity insurance program next July. Under this program, totally disabled Seafarers can start col­ lecting Social Security benefits at the age of 50, instead of wait­ ing until 65. The higher Social Security deductions mean a Seafarer could get a maximum of $94.50 a year knocked off his earnings, instead of the present maxi­ mum of $84. would be replaced by movable cranes, while cargo holds and beIween-deck spaces would be modi­ fied so that trailer bodies could be lowered through oversized hatches and then locked into place as is now done on the decks of the converted tankers. In this way each ship would be able to carry 240 35-foot trailer bodies. Long-Range Program Although Pan Atlantic is now calling for bids for work on one to four C-2s, the plans announced in November call for rebuilding at least eight C-2s under a long-range program. The company also left open the possibilities of adapting other C-2 vessels for this service. Last year, after inception of its currently successful trailer-tanker operation. Waterman made a bid for charters on 20 reserve fleet tankers for use in the same trade. However, a bill to that effect failed to pass the last Congress. Subse­ quently the tankers were assigned for use in regular tankship service as a result of the Suez crisis. Plans Set Aside Waterman has put aside for the time being its originally-announced plans to build "roll-on"-ships for this same service. In the offshore trades, the com­ pany has announced that it will apply for operating subsidies in the ve?ijifiai:j^u]:e,^.„,., freighter African Star the night of December 18. She is cur­ rently at Bethlehem Steel's 56th Street yard in Brooklyn and is ex­ pected to be laid up there until January 17. The Elizabeth, which suffered above-the-waterline damage in a collision with the Chinese tanker Hai Kwang off the Scotland Light­ ship, is undergo­ ing repairs at the Brewer Dry Dock Company on Staten Island. The repairs, which are estimated in the neighborhood of $85,000, are ex­ pected to be com­ pleted by next Jensen Thursday, Janu­ ary 10, and the ship is slated to leave for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic the following day. Skipper Testifies Meanwhile, a Coast Guard board inquiring into the Pilgrim-African Star crash, heard the Pilgrim's skipper. Captain Kenneth C. Bor­ den, defend the maneuvers of the Moran Towing Company pilSt who was navigating the ship when she collided with the Star in Upper New York Bay just off Ellis Island. Captain Borden conceded that the Star had been approaching the Pilgrim from a right angle and nor­ mally would have had the right of way. But, he said, he expected the Star to turn southward into the channel as she came out of the East River. The pilot. Captain John Sahlberg, testified that he sounded warning whistles before the crash but received no answer. His testi­ mony was supported by William P. Wimberly, Jr., the Pilgrim's chief officer. African Star wit­ nesses have insisted that signals were sounded. Seafarer David Kctchum, who was the bow lookout at the time, told the board that he saw the Star but did not report it to the captain because he was certain the officers on the bridge had seen the other ship. Engines Astern The Pilgrim's helmsman, August Jensen, testified that the Pilgrim's engines were going astern and that she was "pretty much dead in the US Defers Kings P'fers Reflecting the shipping boom and the growing shortage of ship­ board personnel, merchant ship officers from the academies will now be eligible for draft defer­ ments for the first time since the Korean War. At that time, occupational de­ ferments were given to some un­ licensed seamen. Now, under plans worked out by the Maritime Ad­ ministration and Navy, they will go only to students and graduates of Kings Point and the state mari­ time academies of New York, Cali­ fornia, Maine and Massachusetts. Beginning next February, gradu­ ates of these academies will have the choice of going into active naval service, with Navy commis­ sions, or going into the merchant marine as licensed officers, with commissions in the naval reserve. Students in the academies will retain their civilian status and will also be deferred from the draft. The screening and physical exami­ nation of these students will be .done by the Navy. Shown here right after her collision with African Star on December 18, Alcoa Pilgrim is now in Bethlehem Steel yard in Brooklyn for repairs. Ship will be laid up until January 17. water" before colliding with the Star. Both the Star and the Pilgrim were laden with ore when the crash occurred during a period of good visibility. The Star, inbound from Boston to Staten Island, had a 25foot hole punched amidships in her port side and had to be beach­ ed on the mud flats near the Sta­ tue of Liberty. The Pilgrim, shifting from her Brooklyn pier to Weehawkcn, NJ, was able to pro­ ceed to Weehawken, where she discharged her cargo of 8,700 tons of bauxite. In the Elizabeth-Hai Kwang col­ lision, which occurred just one week before the Pilgrim-Star crash, the force of the initial im­ pact drove the Elizabeth's port anchor well into her forepeak, tore up her bow on both sides and buckled some deck plating. The backbone of every S/U ship is Us delepates. These Sea­ farers. elected by the crcio, are volunteers irho represent the crew to the officers, defend the Union agreement and shoulder the re­ sponsibility of keeping a creio happy and beefs to a minimnm during a voyage. The success of a voyage ofien hinges on these efforts. John J. Cook, oiler Although only 26 years of age. Seafarer John J. Cook has been around longer than you would ex­ pect. He began sailing back in 1947 as an Isthmian organizer and has been riding SIU ships steadily for the past nine years. Every sec­ ond or third trip, he figures, he gets the dele­ gate's assignment. "You never know from one time to another Cook what the job is going to be like," he admits. "On a good ship, you can settle all the beefs while you are out at sea. ' The last time he was delegate, he recalled, the ship went through two voyages without a single hour of disputed overtime. Unfortunate­ ly, that isn't always the case. Some of the difficulty will arise, he explained, because you run into a chief engineer who just knows all the answers—he thinks. He won't talk to anybody and won't discuss anything. On the other hand, the chief engineer might be cooperative and live according to tie agreement, but d'fficulties might arise for the delegate from the crew itself. "You might tell the gang to have their OT sheets ready for a certain time so that the chief can okay them. But in the end you have to go chasing around to round up the OT sheets yourself. The same goes for repair lists." Experiences like these tend to discourage a con­ scientious delegate. Cook believes the delegate would get an assist if there were more clarifications of black gang work­ ing rules. Sometimes he reports, there are honest differences of opinion on whether or not an item is overtime. Fundamentally, he agrees, the delegate's assignment can't be a happy one because no mediator is in a happy spot. Since the delegate is in the middle between officers and crew, at one time or another he is bound to have somebody on his neck. The main asset of any delegate, he conclude.s. is this ability to negotiate between two opposing parties. Being a good diplomat also involves knowing what you are talking about and being able to convince others of that fact. I �li/' *-•' s:- YouVe part of it! The joint Union-shipowner safety program now being introduced aboard SlU ships provides for direct Seafarer-participation at every turn. Sea­ farers play a bigger role in this new set-up than in any company-sponsored program that has existed up until now. Key figures In this program are the Seafarer safety representatives elected from each depart­ ment by their shipmates. They participate di­ rectly in the program at all levels, linking crew and officers in the common objective. Here's how it works: The Seafarer-represen­ tatives sit on the senior safety committee along with the skipper and officers. They also preside over the safety meetings of their respective de­ partments. Finally, the three Seafarers are mem­ bers of the key five-man ship inspection commit­ tee which inspects the entire vessel once a month from bow to stern. And, of course, every Seafarer, In his depart­ ment's safety meetings, will be consulted for his views on eliminating hazards and accidents. •i is ^ �Jaanary 4, 1951 YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS mirc Sevo LOG Retired, He's Off To Europe a Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying The object of every retired man is to take a trip—either to Florida or Europe—and get to do the things that always eluded him while he was working. That's exactly what Seafarer By Sidney Margoliut Edward Jacobsen has in mind. The 68-year-old carpenter, a veteran of 35 years at sea, has quit for good on his SIU dis-^ was that you can't get anything '57 Living-Cost Outiooky January Buys ability benefit. He plans to take a trip to Norway in the without a union. It also showed Moderate-income families are in for another year of rising prices spring, see his children and his old me that the SIU was the best of In 1957. Indications are that the latest round of inflation is going to push living costs beyond even the present record level. We're really In the middle of the third major inflationary upsurge since the end of World War 11. Last January this department estimated living costs in 1956 would rise between two and three per cent. The actual increase turned out to be 2.7 per cent. In 1957, after a temporary leveling off in mid-win­ ter, because of seasonally lower food prices, living costs will resume their upwai'd movement and reach a new high in the late summer or early fall. Wholesale prices already are 3.5 per cent higher than at this time a year ago. While retail prices always lag behind, and do not rise or fall as sharply as wholesale commodity prices, a series of boosts will start appearing in the stores late this winter. The total effect may be to push up your living costs another 2-21^ per cent by ne.xt fall. The fact is, the Administration's tight-money and high-interest policy Many Sales In January January is always a good buying month, but this January espe­ cially there are many sales and clearances of overstocks. Here are important January sales and clearances: men's, children's and women's coats; men's and boys' suits; women's dresses; infants' wear; semi-annual shoe sales; white sales of sheets, cases, towels; clearances of refrigerators and freezers; sales of small appliances as toasters, mixers, irons. so far has proved futile in checking the present inflation, and itself has pushed up prices by increasing credit costs to both businessmen and wage-earners. For example, one reason auto dealers are giving smaller discounts on cars this year is because their credit costs for maintaining inventory have been increased, and in some cases their re­ serve or rebate on the finance charge has been shortened. Similarly, prices of new homes have jumped nine per cent this year despite the increasingly higher interest rates required for mortgages since 1953. And home owners are paying more in property taxes because of the jump in interest rates on school bonds, and loans to build roads and other improvements. Real beneficiaries of the tight-money high-interest policy have been insurance companies, banks and other lenders, and lai-ge investors. Sharpest living-cost boosts this year have been in transportation ex­ penses, notably because of the five per cent boost in the cost of owning a car. Other hot spots are medical expenses (up 4.2 per cent); personal care (up 3.2 per cent); food (up 2.1 per cent). Most noticeable increases you have to anticipate this coming year will be higher food costs; increased costs of fuel oil and coal, higher cloth­ ing prices, especially for wool gaixnents; higher tags on some house­ hold furnishings, including rugs, some appliances and hardware, and bigger monthly payments on homes. As much as possible, it will pay you to try to minimize the effects of the price increases in 1957 by; 1—Anticipating your needs at sales. January, particularly, is a good buying month because of the many sales and clearances (see list of lales with this report). 2—Planning meals around foods that will be comparatively plentiful and therefore not as subject to increases (see below). 3—Practicing conservative use of commodities like fuel that have risen drastically and may rise further. 4—Buying on a cash basis as much as possible this year to avoid the increased finance charges. Here is information you can use in planning buying during the next six months to minimize inflation's impact on your living standards: HOUSING: While prices of new homes jumped 9 per cent this year as the number built dropped 17 per cent, prices of older houses rose only 3 to 5 per cent. Pre-1953 houses with 4 per cent VA mortgages, and older FHA mortgages of 5 per cent or less, are especially attrac­ tive buys if the value is otherwise reasonable. This year more than ever, it will pay homeowners to get along with as small a mortgage as they can manage. The increase in the FHA rate to 51b per cent means an increase of about $3.50 in the monthly payment on a $12,000 mortgage. Prices of new homes will average $15,200 in 1957, compared to $14,700 in 1956, the National Association of Home Builders estimates. This amounts to an increase of 3.4 per cent. Only major price drop has been, on lumber, now relatively reasonable for home-expansion pro­ jects. Douglas fir prices at this writing are the lowest in 2V^ years,, with 2 X 4's, for example, about 11 per cent below last year's price. CARS: Not only are many 1957 models $100 to $200 higher, but dealers are not chopping list prices as much thi.s year. For one thing, Detroit I'eports indicate, manufacturers are planning to gear produc­ tion closely to sales to avoid the abundant stocks which lead to retail price cutting. Tires and gasoline also are expected to cost more in '57. CLOTHING: Moderate-income families will feel most keenly boosts on wool clothing. Prices of raw wool already have soared almost 50 per cent in the past year. The result has been three increases in the past three months on worsted fabrics, used especially in men's and boy's suits. These and other woolen garments will cost more this spring. Our advice is to anticipate needs at the January and Februai-y clearances of men's and women's coats and suits. FOOD: Moat prices are relatively reasonable in winter, but not as cheap this year as last, and will rise sharply by summer. Meat will not be as abundant in '57 as in '56. Pork especially will be very expensive. Ham and shoulder currently are relatively reasonable, but pork roasts expensive.. Lamb, too, will cost more in '57. Plan on using more poul­ try and eggs to replace red meat this year; poultry has been cheap and will continue reasonable in '57, Eggs are in good supply, too; winter's the time to buy the large eggs, Frozen fish fillets also will be a compai'atiVely good buy. friends "and maybe stay about a year" before coming back to the States. Even for an old-timer in the shipping business, Jacobsen has led a more adventurous life than most. He started out tamely enough as a house carpenter and building con­ tractor in his native Norway. Be­ fore he was finished, he had sailed on ships of at least six nations in­ cluding whalers and was the vic­ tim of a mine explosion in World War II. He was chief carpenter on the last American whaler, the Ulysses, and spent six to seven years all told chasing whales in An­ tarctic waters. Crew Of 10 Carpenters He describes the whaling life as "hard work." an understatement in light of the tough job faced by a maintenance man on a ship that almost never gets to port, and has to battle Antai'ctic gales day after day. On the Ulysses he had a crew of ten carpenters working with him keeping the mother ship and the catcher vessels in repair. At that though, he was better off than other crewmembers because when the whaling season ended and the ship laid up he and his gang were kept aboard putting her back in shape again. Jacobsen started sailing first on Norwegian vessels, and then was on Swedish, Danish, British, New Zea- any union I've ever been in con­ tact with." Still hearty for all of his 68 years, Jacobsen was forced to re­ tire by his bad underpinning. Both of his legs have been severely fractiu-ed at one time or another. One was broken in a shipyard ac­ cident and the other in 1942 when his ship was blown up by a mine. The result is that "I can't run up and down the ladders like 1 used to." Settle Texas City Claims Calling it quits to his sea­ going career, disabled Sea­ farer Ed Jacobsen takes goodbye look at shipping board at headquarters. land and finally American ships. He has 20 years' time on US flag vessels, much of it in more recent years with Isthmian ships. 'Nothing Without Union' His union history is almost equally varied. "I've been a mem­ ber of several different unions for about 40 years," he observed, "and one thing my experience proved Recollections of the Texas City disaster nearly 10 years ago were revived last week when a US Dis­ trict Court ordered insurance com­ panies to pay a Texas City railway •SSli million for damages sustained in the explosion and fire which took the lives of more than 500 per­ sons. No Seafarers were involved in the debacle at the Texas oil port on April 16 and 17. 1947. SIU mem­ bers of the Galveston branch pitched in with the relief work, however, and crews on SIU ships in the area took up collections which were turned over to the re­ lief fund. June 15, 1956 — December 15, 1956 During the past six months, membership-elected trial committees in SIU ports through­ out the Atlantic and Gulf District handled seven trials of Seafarers accused of violating provisions of the Union constitution. There were no appeals, although the right of appeal is available to any Seafarer-^ Charges; 1—Refusing to cooperate with found guilty by a trial com­ trial cases, the names of the ac­ delegates. 2—Lying to crew. 3—Not cused and accusers are omitted for checking stores. 4—Drunk and not turn­ mittee. All the trial proceedings were purposes of publication. in conformity with the SIU consti­ Trials tution and are summarized below 28. 1936 in accordance with the Union's June Accused: S-1003: Accuser: K-272 policy of keeping the membership Charges: 1—Drunk aboard ship and not able to stand his watch: while in the fully informed. The current six- port ot Buenos Aires, missed watches on months summary is the eighth that account of being drunk. 2—Made derogator.v remarks about Union officials and the LOG has printed. representatives. Trial Committee: Erne.st Such. S-975: V.in SIU trial procedure as specified N. Dalhouse. U-430: Nick Gaylord. U-Sll: in the constitution hews closely to Leonard S. Bugajewski. B-281; -Alex Anagthe traditional pattern followed in noston. A-106. Findings: Guilty of Srst and second sub­ courtrooms. Trial committees are divisions of first charge. Not guilty on composed exclusively of rank-and- second charge. Committee recommended that, accused be suspended from mem­ file Seafarers. Union officials are bership for si.x months, three months on each section of charge on which found barred from serving. guilty. Also recommended fines of $25 The accuser must be present to on each offense. confront the accused. The accused 28. 1956 has the right to cross-examine wit­ June Accused: C-518: Accuser. H 272 nesses and to call witnesses in his Charges: 1—Drunk and interfering with while trying to settle crew's own behalf. He can also call on patrolman beefs. 2—Drunk and fired for not being other Union members to assist him, able to perform duties as chief cook. and causing ill feelings among if they so desire, in preparing his .8—Drunk the whole crew at the payoff. defense. Trial Committee: Ernest Such. S-975: Van N. Dalhouse. D-430: Leonard S. Buga.iewBefore the trial can begin, the ski. B-231; Nick Gaylord. G-511: Alex accused must be properly notified Anagiiosloii. A-106. Findings: of disorderly conduct at of the charges against him. The the payoff.Guilty Committee recommended a charges must be read at membei'- $50 fine. ship meetings to determine if they 23. 1956 are brought properly under the August Accused: B-881; Accuser; A-3 constitution, and the meetings also Charges: 1—Accu.sed stated in the pres­ of others that he paid monies to an act on the findings of the trial and ence SIU official without receiving a receipt, appeal committees. but was unable or unwilling to name the 2—Accu.sed vilified a Union offi­ The constitution specifies in de­ official. cial in the presence of members and tail the headings under which Union employees. 3—.Accused, because conduct and temper, brought the charges can be brought and sets of Union into disrepute. 4—Accused was limits on the penalties that can be disorderly, abusive and unrestrainable in the Union hall. imposed for the various offenses. Trial Committee: Carl E. Gibbs. G-60: The appeals procedure which is Charles W. Hemmis. H-148: Fred Israel, I-G: Elmar C. BarnhiU, B-623: Tim .AIcopen to each accused member is Carthy. M-652. also to a rank-p 1-file committee Findings: Guilty on first, second, and third violations, with fines of $50 on elected by the membership. Ap­ each. Charge dismissed on fourth vio­ peals can also be made to the in­ lation. ternational conventions. September 6, 1956 In the following summary o f the Accused: F-324: Accuser*: M-61T. M-491 ing to. 5—Fighting in messhall at me.altime. 6—Inability to take inventory. 7— Haphazard requisitions filled out during entire trip. Trial Committee: C. Foster. F-200: W. L. Holland. 11-635; J. Z. Markham. M-116; C. Carlson. C-461: R. A. Triche. T-354. Findings: Committee recommended that accused be fined $50 and not be per­ mitted to sail as a steward in the future. .Motion by .1. Algina, A-1, seconded by C. Simmons, S-1. to non-concur with that part of findings dealing with "not per­ mitted to sail as steward in the future," because this is unconstitutional, wai carried. November 1. 19-56 Accused: H-42; Accuser: B-7 Charges: 1—.After signing articles on SS Barbara Frietchie. accused failed to per­ form his duties aboard ship for seven consecutive day.s, due to being drunk. 2—Accused failed to perform his dutie* aboard ship while watches were being broken in Rouen, France, due to being drunk. He also failed to perform hli duties aboard ship after sea watcbei were set. due to being drunk. Trial Committee: T. Hill, H-149; R. W. Simpkins. S-373: V. Porter, P-6: D. L. J. Jones. J-250; M. F. Kramer, K-398. Findings: Guilty on first violation and fined $50. Guilty on second violation. Fined $50 and suspended from Union for six months. November 15. 1956 Accused: M-909: Accusers: M-7, H-272 Charges; 1—Received pay and then de­ liberately walked off Steel Admiral so as not to stand engine watches. 2—Refused to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties. Trial Committee: T. F. Greaney, G-507» H. J. Parnell. P-217: J. F. Adams, A-373: J. B. Swiderski. S-258: C. Martin, M-1094. Findings: Guilty. The committee recom­ mended a $50 fine on each charge, the total of $100 to be paid after the next trip. November 15. 1956 Accused: M-909; Accusers: G-2, S-1 Charges:. Disorderly . conduct in Union hall. Refused to listen to charges and violations against him. Used abusive and profane language. Trial Committee: T. F. Greaney, G-S07i J. H. Parnell, P-217: J. B. SwiderskL S-258; J. F. Adams. A-373; C. Martin, M-10n4. Findings; Guilty. Committee recom­ mended $30 fine to be paid at concliutoa of next trip. I ,2! •Mr - J\ �'fr:syv'5.?\'v; Pacre Eleht SEAFARERS January f, 1953 , tOG SIU Freight Wa DECK DEPARTMENT 1944 Bosun (Mariner) $ Bosun • ••••••••••••••••At'****** 1.12*^0 Bosun's Mate-Day -••••• —-—Bosun's Mate—V/atcli************ Carpenter (Mariner) Carpenter 112.50 St orelceeper ••••••••••••••••••• AB Maintenance Quartermaster 105*00 Able Seaman 100.00 Ordinary Seaman 82.50 V/atchman 100.00 Wf-v 1^'- A ^ 1947 1946 1946 1945 A ^ 1947 I JL 157.50 155*00 155*00 175*00 172.50 172.50 205*00 192.50 180*00 157*50 150*00 15.5*00 150.00 15.5.00 127.50 15.5*00 172.50 167.50 162.50 167*50 162.50 15.5*00 162*50 252*00 182*50 200*00 269*50 $ 217.30 2o5.*o5 228.17 2 A. 25 190/80 200.35. 205*00 197.50 187*50 172*50 172*50 150*00 172*50 217^30 209*35 198*75 182*85 182.85 159.00 182.85 228.17 219.82 208*69 191.99 166.95 191.99 291^.50 227.50 312*17 21^1.15 327.78 253.21 35.8*1 230.00 205.00 237*00 205*00 2^3*80 255^99 228*17 263*78 228*17 272.! ^?^99 25.2. 221. 210. 210.1 177.1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Elect* (Mariner). Chief Electrician•••«••••••••• 185*25 Assistant Electrician...•••••• 137*50 2nd Electrician•••••••••••••*. Unlicensed Jr. Eng.-Day Unlicensed Jr. Eng. Watch Plumber Machinist Deck Engineer.•..........*•..• Deck Eng.-Eastern SS Co Storekeeper................... Engine Utility Evaporator Maintenance... Oiler Oiler-Diesel Watertender Fireman Aatertender Fireman ••• Wiper .Wiper (10/23 A6-12/31A6) Reefer Eng. (only 1 carried)•• Reefer Eng. (v/hen 3 carried) 117*^0 187*50 187*50 IA.50 162*50 172*50 205.00 205.00 212.00 160.00 190.00 —————— 127.50 IIOAOO 110.00 110.00 100*00 92*50 Chief•••••••••••« —————— 1st Assistant*••• 2nd Assistant*••. — 197*50 190*0.0 205*00 190.00 I5-5*OO 172*50 172.50 172.50 172.50 162*50 177*50 195*25 177*50 177*50 167*50 132.50 150.00 160.00 175*00 252.00 269.50 252* 00 220.00 201.00 202.50 182*50 182.50 167*50 157.50 132*50 132*50 172*50 155*00 155.00 155*00 155.00 217.30 251.22 217*30 209*35 217*30 201*ii0 188*15 21< 1*82 22i *17 211*^7 197*56 217*32 197.56 269.1 2l|2.i 280*1 2l|.2.! 25.2*: 22l|..i 210.! 231. 210., 210. 198.1 206.97 188*15 188.15 177.55 185.50 ;?Z:8 19lv.78 269*50 285.6? 299.95 318.i 269.50 237*50 218.50 269.50 237*50 218*50 285.67 251.75 231.61 299.95 318. 280. 258., 220.00 200.00 200.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 220.00 233.20 217.30 217.30 196.10 185.50 159.00 159.00 2l|.!f *86 228.17 228.17 205.91 19S-*78 166.95 166.95 265.; 252. 2k2.\ 218. 261^.3^ 2li3.19 207.! STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (Mariner)••••••• — Chief Steward. *.... Chief Cook Ni^t Cook & Baker Second Cook* ••• Assistant Cook*. Messman Utilityman •***«**•••*. 157*50 137*50 122*50 -——67*50 87*50 150.00 205*00 205.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 207. 177. 177. OWERimE RATE Prior to 6/15/46, 9Gc for all 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1948 1.15 1948 1950 1950 1951 1.29 •951 i952 .. . 1.48 953 -953 1.51 .953 •^953 1956 1956 1956 2.10 unlicensed1 personnel. for base pay less than 200.00 for base pay of 200.00 or more for base pay less than 200.00 for base pay more than 199.99 for base pay less than 235.73 for base pay more than 235.72 for base pay less than 239.23 for base pay more than 239.22 for base pay less than 262.47 for base pay mure than 262.46 for base pay less than 377.30 for base pay more than 277.29 for base pay less than 298.4ft; : for base pay more than 298.48 for base pay of 304.45 or less for base pay of 310.43 to 354.35 for base pay of 361.17 or more for base pay of 322.72 or less for base pay of 329.06 to 375.61 for base pay of 382.84 or more m fAlP I �> ' - fannary 4. 1957 SEAFARERS PaK« Nin* LOG e Scale Since 1944 (8 1948 1948 1949 19S0 19SI 1952 1953 378.00 |1]47.00 $ 1].00.68 1952 $ 285.10^ )i )i \.7 288.9l|: 296.1]!]. 554.87 534.70 l}.0l]..02 i;38.76 380.97 3li.0.7k 390.96 359.32 465.09 403.83 361.18 414.42 498.11 432.50 386.82 W+3.84 359.32 321.[|.6 392.76 358.06 336.73 364.38 336.73 336.73 336.73 315.20 260.99 276.20 306.20 2l]:8.1a 21^8.1^1 213.79 262.89 262.89 262.89 262.89 226.25 226.25 330.75 360.93 361J..1^3 371.93 395.66 U8.72 321.22 281]..62. 255.01]: 332.22 295.62 266. Ol]. 303.90 266. Ol]. 31k.i]-8 283 .01 371]-. 02 332.81 299.50 3l]-2.13 331.35 •?' 293 .w 271.01 278.25 255.OU 255.01^ 231.38 219.55 189.97 189.97 I 518.09 499.25 2l].5.3l]. 233.51 233.51 200.97 33l]..85 fe 1-7 1^70.99 237.81]. 226.01 226.01 I93.I1.7 331.35 n hhS.72 23I1..3I}. 222.51 222.51 189.97 266. Ol]. 2i].8.29 233.51 251^.51 233.51 233.51 221.68 230.55 5 i9 368.40 336.73 336.73 261.53 353.85 258.5112l].0.79 226.01 2k7.01 226.01 226.01 211]..18 223.05 [8 )5 343.98 3lk.kl 314.41 244.19 329.50 255.01]. 237.29 222.51 2l].3 .51 222.51 222.51 210068 219.55 '9 302.32 302.32 239.5-0 299.50 \k 299.50 362.81 299.50 372.13 329.50 283.01 261].. 13 2kd.[\l 270.75 2I18.I+I zk-Q.ki 235.82 2i].5.26 299.50 279.52 262.89 286.53 262.89 262.89 21^9.56 259.55 329.50 309.52 262.89 286.53 262.89 262.89 2l].9.56 27I1-.55 327.13 302.32 302.32 286.99 288.53 366.72 334.32 314.41 340.22 314.41 314.41 314.41 294.30 31^2.35 361^.19 385.1i.2 l^l5.1i-2 1^38.76 465.09 498.11 33I1-.85 296.99 271^.51 3lf2.i5 30I1..L.9 282.01 361]..19 323.92 300.00 385.k2 3I1-2.8O 317.1].8 385.11-2 3ii.2.80 317.I1-8 1].O1]..69 359.91^ 333.37 428.97 381.54 346.70 459.43 408.63 371.32 281.7S 258.5a 258.5a 23a.88 223.05 193. a7 193 .a7 289.25 266.0a 266.0a 307.70 325.63 299.50 299.50 272.87 259.55 226.25 226.25 325.63 299.50 299.50 272.87 259.55 226.25 226.25 368.16 3ao.7a 3ao.7a 312.76 298.a9 237.57 237.57 390.25 390.25 361.18 361.18 325.27 3io.a8 2a2.32 2a2.32 2a2.38 230.55 200.97 200.97 323.29 283.01 283.01 283.01 257.8k 2a5.26 213.79 213.79 302.32 1^1^ ^40f '• •7.- - $li-78.7li. 429.13 413.41 401.71 283.01 255. ol^ 1956 386.00 375.08 266. oi^ 292.90 )l 363.73 258.51^ J-0 h 333.73 255. oii 32k.72 288.12 258.511296.1).O 258.51^ IZ 315.35 J955 tiRsr T)\5A6tM W •gf 380.88 407.92 — aa7.oo aoo.68 366.18 hre.Tk a29.i3 392.18 386.82 3a8.36 332.'a7 259.52 259.52 \9^ . ,«i i : ' :v,f �Awe Ten SEAFARERS LOC XnnuT Ji, Ifif Freighter Makes Icy Voyage :r/-- Winter's here again, as this photo shows. This is the Norwe­ gian freighter Luksef|ell getting ready to move through an ice-choked lock in the Lachine canal enroute from the Great Lakes to Montreal harbor. See Md, Key Arena In 'Right' Law Test [iK Undismayed by their defeats in Louisiana, Montana, Kan­ sas and Washington, backers of "right to work" legislation have announced a new push in several states when legisla­ tures reconvene this month. At the same time, labor tending their program north and groups are preparing to lock east into the country's heavily-in­ horns by seeking repeal of such laws where they now exist. A key battle in the "right to work" fight will be on a proposed law in the State of Maryland. Up until now, "right to work" back­ ers have not been successful in ex- Atom Ships Get -Navy The cost of living may be going up, but the cost of atom ships is coming down. So says the Navy, anyway, but it'll be some time before boat lov­ ers can dump their outboard mo­ tors in favor of reactors. The Navy says that the new atom submarines it is now build­ ing will "generally" cost less than $60 million, as compared with $63$67 million for building the first atom sub, the Nautilus. Conven­ tionally-powered subs cost about $1412 million. The Navy attributes the drop in costs to greater building knowhow. SiU, Welfare K P- t-: Seafarers and SIU families who apply for maternity, hos­ pital or surgical benefits from the Welfare Plan are urged to keep the Union or the Wel­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving or plan to move are advised to immediately notify SIU headquarters or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New York, NY. dustrialized areas where trade un­ ions are strongest. The proposed Maryland "right to work" law, like those existing in 17 other states, would prohibit all forms of union security including the union shop and maintenance of membership clauses in union con­ tracts. At the same time, the laws require unions to give representa­ tion on wages, grievances and other issues to non-members of the un­ ion who are in the bargaining unit. In last November's elections, a "right to work" referendum was roundly defeated in Washington state, but a repeal move failed in Nevada. In Kansas, voters routed a "right to work" candidate for Governor and in Montana, "wreck" law backers failed to get the issue on the referendum ballot. Balto Feasts In Job Surge BALTIMORE—The SIU branch here is continuing to churn out jobs at the rate of 100-plus per week, but registration is lagging way behind. Class C men are tak­ ing up the slack while A and B shipping and registration run neck and neck. A total 6f 232 jobs were dis­ patched during the last two-week period, Port Agent Earl Sheppard reported. The SIU Christmas dinner here, as in all other ports, proved to be a big success, with a large con. tingent of SIU members and their •families on hand. The festivities were to be duplicated at a slightly subdued pace on New Year's Day as well. A total of 15 ships paid off, nine signed on and nine more arrived in transit. No out-of-the-ordinary beefs developed to mar the smooth handling of these vessels. Yule dinner brought Seafarer and Mrs. John Doyle (above) and children Beverly, John, Herbert and little Kathleen to SIU hall for the festivities. They were glad dad could be home. At left, a happy holiday was shared by Seafarer Henry H. Schultz (left) and Mrs. Schultz. Mrs. Schultz' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steinhoff, who were visiting from Ger­ many, were their guests. In foreground is the Schultz' young son Uirich. �HMarr 4, 1»7 •:SfcVr:;l;.: SEAF AREBS P«f• Eleres LOG Metro Gets One T-2 Of Six Sold By US ffo Afore Of That For Now!' •^,:- The SlU-contracted Metro Petroleum Corporation, which now operates the T-2 tanker Sweetwater, has purchased the T-2 tanker Mermaid. • The Mermaid is one of six T-2s forfeited to the Govern­ ment by the Stavros Niarchos Mi 4 Payoffs Perk Up SF Jobs '• V" W::m. interests and put up for sale by the Maritime Administration. Built during World War II, the Mermaid was sold under the Ship SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping Sales Act of 1946 for $1,694,216. Metro, one of 40 companies who here was a .shade better than an­ ticipated during the last two weeks. put in bids, offered $2,053,000. Under terms of the purchase, Four ships showed up for payoff Metro must keep the ship under instead of the lone caller originally the American flag, although it can j expected. run in either foreign or domestic j The future looks good also, actrade. I cording to Port Agent Leon John­ The high bid of $2,456,525, for son, so no one need worry about the tanker Monitor, came from the shipping out. American Trading and Production Of the four ships that did pay Corporation, which was awarded off. only the Seagarden (Paciiic I the jMonitor and one other tanker, Nav) immediately signed on again. i Other one-tanker awards went to The others were the Morning 1 the Rotary Tankers Corporation, Light and Wacosta (Waterman) and • Pan Cargo Shipping Corporation the Robin Hood 'Seas Shipping), I and Commerce Tankers Corpora-1 all of which should be moving out tion. i again soon. All of the following SlU families will collect the $200 niaternity i benefa plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: I Kevin Koval, born December 5, Michael Keith AppleAvhite, born September 27, 1956, to Seafarer 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. John T. and Mrs. Thomas N. Appiewhite, Koval, Brooklyn, NY. , Washington. DC. 4 4 4 Michael Olha Bryars, born Octo­ j if i i Laria Victoria Long, born No­ ber 2. 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. vember 20, 1956, to Seafarer and Oiha Bryars, Rabun, Ala. .Mrs. Charles E. Long, Prlchard, 4 4 4' Ala. Luther Gene Sanders, born Au­ j 4. 4 t 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. - For some reason, not a whisper has been heard out of the ! David Reagan Manen, born No- i gust Richard S. Sanders. Kittv Hawk, State Department recently on why the US doesn't need ! vember 26. 1956, to Seafarer and NC. much of a merchant marine. We wonder why. i IMrs. John Alanen, Stihvell, Okla. 4 4 4 It would be too much to hope that the built-in anti-mer­ Luis Rodriguez, born November if if if chant-marine complex of the Department has been dissolved. George Games Grimes, born No­ 20. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan The current world need for US shipping to shore up our allies vember 22, 1056, to Seafarer and R. Rodriguez, NY, NY. and maintain our foreign policy has made it inexpedient for l\lrs. Gordon K. Grimes, Balti­ 4 4 4 State to speak up on the subject. When things return to nor­ more, Md. Lyndia Geneva Small, born Noi i i ; vember 27, 1950, to Seafarer and mal will the Department again unlimber its heavy artillery against American ships and American seamen? Or will this I William Ayala Diaz, born Octo- j klrs. William E. Small, Baltimore, lesson finally penetrate when the lessons of World War I, lier 26, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. ' Md. Jesus Ayala, Santurce, PR. 4 4 4 World War il and Korea failed to make a dent? i i if Kenneth Donald Smith, born No­ The British long ago learned that in a nation with world­ Barbara Lynn Sanchez, born De­ vember 25, 1956, to Seafarer and wide commitments the merchant marine is more than the cember 5, 1956, to Seafarer and Leonard E. Smith. Los An­ third line of defense, it is the national lifeline. Today, Uncle IMrs. Thomas H. Sanchez, Chicka­ IMrs. geles, Calif. Sam is the one who has the world wide commitments, making saw, Ala. ' In and around the ThanksgivingChristmas-New Year's period, most of the news you get from ships concerns good eating. This year Is no exception. Leading off the parade is the Steel Seafarer which put an ex­ tra strain on its steward depart­ ment because it's making the long haul all around the Cape up to the Persian Gulf. The crew re­ Douglas corded an "en­ thusiastic vote of thanks" to Red Grant, the chief steward, Vernon Douglas, crew mess, and Fortunate Delluna, pantryman, for their "su­ perior service during a long and difficult trip." J" 4" i* Aboard the Hastings, there was a vote of thanks for the steward department, it being noted that "all brothers praised the depart­ ment. The chairman thanked the cooks and steward on a fine Thanksgiving dinner and doubts if the steward department could put out a more superior dinner for Christmas." Sounds like he was challenging them to break all pre­ vious records. t '3^;^ I V';'',A.Jr.-- t 4« Getting away from thoughts of food for the moment, a fellow who has been mentioned before in this corner is Seafarer Norman Kirk. He rang the bell again on the Louisiana, getting, a vote of con-, fidence and a "big thank you" for a job well done. the merchant marine this country's lifeline. 4 4 4 If past State Department policy had prevailed, US opera­ Mary Lou Marie Auger, born No­ tors would have sold, scrapped or put into barnacles hundreds vember 27, 1956, to Seafarer and of freighters and tankers. There would not be enough experi­ Mrs. Jean J. Auger, Philadelphia. enced operators or trained seamen immediately available to Pa. 4 4 4 shore up South Asia, Japan, Western and Southern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America until the reserve ships and Luz Amalia Gonzalez Sisco, born men could be brought out. Such a situation would be an November 19, 1956, to Seafarer and I Mrs. Isidro Gonzales, Plana-Ponce, immense victory for the Communist empire. When and if the State Department learns this lesson, and PR. 4 4 4 puts it into action, the US will be far better equipped to meet Charlotte Marie Brooks, born its world responsibilities and preserve its own world position. December 1, 1956, to Seafarer and if if ''Roil On' Or 'Lift On?' "Roll-on" or "lift on"? Right now this seems to be one of the major questions facing operators seeking new sources of revenue. But the next few months should bring a partial answer. Seafarers will have the unique opportunity of per­ sonally observing both modes of operation. TMT Trailer Ferry, Inc., has already kicked off the first true "roll-on roll-off" service with the Carib Queen, and plans to add a sister ship. Waterman-Pan Atlantic, having been suc­ cessful with its four piggyback tankers, is now planning the conversion of C-2s into true lift-ons. But so far the efficiency of one method over the other has not been definitely estab­ lished. Waterman had planned to build seven new roll-ons, but set this idea aside, for the time being anyway, to concentrate on converting the C-2s to lift-ons. With Waterman, however, the decision may have been influenced in part by cost con­ siderations. With the prices of steel What they are, one new roll-on would have cost the company as much as converting seven C-2s to lift-ons. % ...A, < a . Mrs. James K. Brooks, Richlands, NC. 4 4 4 Vernon Joseph Hall, born Sep­ tember 20. 1956. to Seafarer and Mi's. Vernon Hall, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Larry Gaines, born August 17, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ellis B. Gaines, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 David Bruce Packert, born Octo­ ber 31, 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Packert, San Francisco, Calif. 4 4 4 Ruby Molis, born November 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio 4 4 4 Martha Ashe Dew, born October Molis Jr., Galveston, Texas. 25, 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul 4 4 4 II. Dew, White Oak, NC. San Christopher Negron, born 4 4 4 November 8, 1956, to Seafarer and Robert Lewis Warden, born No­ Mrs. Cruz Negron, Bronx, NY. vember 26, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Robert L. Warden, Portland, Tracey Logan Williams, born Oc­ Me. tober 22, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Dale E. Williams, Nederland, Guadalupe Lopez, born Novem­ ber 2, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Texas. 4 4 4 Reinaldo Lopez Monies, Brooklyn. Nancy Ramona Fillingim, born NY. November 17, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Patricia Ann Willis, born No­ Mrs. Office Fillingim, Chickasaw, vember 27, 1956, to Seafarer and Ala. 4 4 4 Mrs. Perley D. Willis, Norfolk, Va. Helen Regina Saide, bom No­ 4 4 4 Allda Marie Ticer, born Septem­ vember 11, 1956, to Seafarer and; ber 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Joseph P. Saide Jr., Neder­ Daniel Ticer^Oaklandv Califl •'*" land, Texas. A �... Paje Twelve SEAFARERS January 4, 1957 LOG Even Stowaways Grin On Catherine PR Restaurant Is Recommended To the Editor: I'd like to inform the member­ ship about a good spot in Puerto Rico run by an ex-sailor who enjoys having Seafarers' trade and can be counted on for good service. The place is Don's Restaurant in Caparra Heights. His address is PO Box 10481 and the tele­ phone, 8-0072. This spot can be used as a mailing address Letters To The Editor This is the season of good feelings, and the Catherine has gone all-out to account for her share of it. Ship's reporter Roland E. Lomax notes that the crew went to bat for a young boy stowaway from Takoradi, on the Gold Coast of West Africa, to give him a new lease on life when he was put off. "All the crew called him 'Smilie' because he was always grinning . . . a real nice fellow. Since his bid to get away from it all was nipped in the bud, we took up a collection of money and clothing for him so he could go back home in style, anyway." In other shipboard activities, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the cooks and the baker "for their preparation of food and ability to meet the crisis of a bum stove." Beefs were also at a minimum, according to ship's delegate Vance A. Reid. Rounding out the happy picture was the fact that the cap­ tain, no less, played the role of ship's photographer to take the photo shown above. Catherine's a smooth-running lady, it seems. Laundry Takes 'Em To Cleaners Experience proves that guys who take pains to let you know how "sober, industrious and re­ liable" they are, really turn out to be lazy, no-good diunks. The same goes for outfits that stick a "reliable" in their name to give you the notion they're trustworthy. It ain't necessarily so, as most of us learn the hard way. The "Economical Laundry" in Rotterdam. Hol­ land, seems to be of the same stripe, according to SIU crewmembers on the Margarett Brown. "Extreme high prices" appear to be the rule w ith this outfit, notwithstanding its mon­ icker." The crew, led by dele­ gates Pete Scroggins, Jerry Wages, W. P. Rinehart and Henry P. Lopez, urges all Sea­ farers to I'-ing it. Burly Lined up for fire and boat drill, SlU crewmen on the Cath­ erine pose for a picture taken by the skipper and sent in by ship's delegate Vance A. Reid. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY ^I:inuel Aiitonana Mike Lubas Eladin Aris .Joseph D. MeCiiaw Fortunate Baconio Archibald McGuUaii William C. Baldwin H. F. MacDonald Frank T. Campbell Michael Machusky Walter L. Davis Benjamin J. Martin Robert M. Douijlan Albert Martinelli .lolin .1. Driscoll Vic Milazzo Robert E. Gilbert Joseph B. Murphy William Guenther W. P. O'Dea Bart E. Guraniek George G. Phifer Howard Hailey James Jt. Quinn Taib Hassen George E. Renale Billy It. Hill G. E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira Kilgore Michael Tolh Ludwig Kristiansen Karl Treimann Frank J. Kubek Harry S. Tutlle Freileriek Landry Fred West Karrel Leeimaa Norman West Leonard Leidig Virgil W. Wilmoth Anthon.v D. Leva Pon P. Wing USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Peler O. Choplinski Paul Norton Charles Dwyer USPHS HOSPlT.\L NORFOLK, VA. James E. Baker Cicero M. King Francis J. Boner William H. Mason Rul'ino Comantigue James H. Norton William C. Dowdy MT. SINAI HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, P.\. Dan Gentry USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Orville E. Abrams F. B. McColIian Mareelo B. Belen Charles T. Nangle Raymond V. Boston W. A. VanDyne M. M. Hammond Harry M. Wong USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, OA. Dalton M. Barnes S. N. Hurst Mavimino Barnes .limmle Littleton .Mbert Birt BacUio Llanez USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley Norman W. Kirk . Donald K. Campbell Joseph A. Wehe VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA, John Abadie USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Paul Raggett WiUiam Jones Henry Buhot Martin Kelly Gaetano Buseiglio Edward G. Knapp Cloise Coats John Knowles Jacob Cuccia Thomas Landa Scrio M. DeSosa Leo H. Lang C. A. Dorrough Samuel Langham William Driscoll Karl Larsen Atomane Elchuk William Lawless Lucicn Elie Jacob Levin Alfred B. Fahm Samuel Levy Charles Fetter Louis Marshall Leon Gordon Alois Mauffray Clarence Graham William Murray Horace Gray Michael Muzio Clarence Hafner John Overton •lames Hand Walter Penton William Haveln Eddie Perry I I I • j Vcikko Pollanen Jack Sprada Winford Powell Edward J. Stevens L.i im G. Powers ' Nick Tala .Ichn Psilos Lonnie R. Tickle Rai lolph Ratcliff Luciano Toribio F. Kegalado Dirk Visser .Vnthotiy Rodriguez James Waldrop Edward Samrock James E. Ward Wade H. Se.vton John Williamson Tcelil Smigielski D. G. Zcrrudo USPHS HOSPIT.'VL MOBILE, ALA. Robert N. Young USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Wilbert Blanton Robert T. McNeil Herbert M. Bumpas Concpcion Mejia Eric R. W. Dahl Alfonso Olaguibel Jackie D. Daniel Lee Parker Norman B. Hadden W. W. Smith Joseph Harmonson Edward Taylor Stanley F. Koenig James L. Ward USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ma.y Acosta James T. Moore Willie Albert John A. Morris Frrnk J. Albou Francis O'Laughlin Felicitio Aponte Gerald E. Pettipas Chester .\nti Joseph A. Prabech Talmadge Barbour Allan Reese Roy W. Bell William E. Roberts Kenneth Bewig George Schmidt Leslie Brilhart Alonzo D. Sistrunk Jtvseph E. Burns Kevin B. Skelly .Antonio Colon Stanley F. Sliced Mrnuel Fernandez Vicco W. Sorensen Gorman T. Glaze Robert W. Stanford Torlcif Hun.scn Robert Stokes Walter Hartman Juan P, Taboada Clarence R. Haun Cecil Utley Fred Holmes James H. Walker Edward Huizenga Stanley Wallock William H. Johnson Ernest H. Webb Herman Kemp Vyrl WiUiams Elmer King Albert Willis Edward McMaster ; George Wilson Francisco Mayo Edward L. Woods William Mellon CHRONIC DISEASES HOSPITAL B.ALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISL.AND, NY Fortunato Alfonso Harvey W. Morris Henry A. Anderson Robert Nielsen Julln Blomgren Frederick Oliver Alfred Casey Luis Olivero. Clarence Collins Robert Parker Eugenio Colon Pietro PauUn .\rtemio Fernandez Bias Ramirez Ramon Galarza James Ray Bryan Gibson N. Revnichenko John Givens Angel Luis Rios Estell Godfrey Adolfo Rodrigucs Joseph Fclton Raymond Ruppert J. Huisman Antonio Russo Alfred Kaju Abdul Said Johannes Karl Marcelino Santiago Florian Kaziukewicz Stanley Scott Demelrios Kekis Walter Snell Joseph Koenig Roman Szczygiel .Allen L. Lake J. L. Thompson William Luhrsen John B. Tlerney iMarcos E. Medina Martin Valle ''rancisze . Mietkl Daniel Wilson Reinaldo Montes All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. and, in an emergency, you can call home from there, too. It carries all the New York papers and serves good stateside hamburgers for a quarter, plus beer and drinks. It also has a jukebox and arrangements have been made to have copies of the LOG available for SIU men. Alien Friend i 3« 4" Oldtimer Gives Thanks To All To the Editor: Just a few lines to the best organization in the world, and also the best brotherhood. I wish to thank each and every brother for all they have done for me in my hour of need. Many thanks especially to Louis Susbavitz, who came to my house and handed me money which I know he needs himself, as he and I were hospital pa­ tients at the same time in New Orleans. Thanks and greetings also to all SIU men. especially the Mi.ssissippi SS men. Charles "Pop" Sweeney i t 4" Emery Dead-Set On Shore Leave ship's library and several edi­ tions of the LOG for us, and also took care of our mail since we arrived and departed on a Sunday. This crew is really ready for shore leave. Our ship's barber. Brother William J. "Mad Dog" Shafer, has been very busy late­ ly sprucing the gang up for Seattle. Our theme song has been "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" for some time, es­ pecially since our steward, Fred R. Hicks, bought seven different renditions of it. Our deepest sympathy at this time to Brother George Regis­ ter, whose wife passed away during our Far East trip. Tony Gallagher Ship's reporter 4 4 4 Happy Yorkmar is Frisco-Bound To the Editor: Here we are on the good Calmar Line ship Yorkmar, going through the Panama Canal bound for San Francisco. We have a fine crew on here and everything is running smoothly, thanks to our steward, James Archie, who is doing everything to please the crew. Right now, it looks like we will have Christmas at sea, so am taking this opportunity to wish all our members and SIU officials the best wishes on this holiday, and also a prosperous New Year. We hope to be in San Fran­ cisco by New Year's Eve, so we can have a good time there and make up for Christmas spent at sea. Eddie Eriksen Steward delegate 4 4 4 Hospital Cash Aids Youiigster To the Editor: I'm pleased to extend my deepest thanks to the SIU and its welfare plan for helping with the hospital expenses while our little boy, Samuel Boyd Tate, was in the hospital. We know his dad, Samuel A. Tate, will be proud to know that Boyd went back to school this week, although he is still a lit­ tle weak. We hope he will soon be strong again. Thanks again to the Union. Mrs. Samuel A. Tate To the Editor: We have just arrived from the Far East after a few months of 4 4 4 shuttling between Japan and Korea, where everyone had a ball. It was really a pleasant voy­ age going over and returning To the Editor: on the Lewis Emery Jr. While My daughter Katzue and I in the Far East, we made such . would like to express our thanks ports as Kamaishi, Otaru, Miike to my brothers on the SS Ocean and Karatsu, all in Japan, and, Dinny for their kindness when of course, Pusan, Korea (Little my wife died in Yokohama on Baltimore Street). November 23. • Enroute to Japan, we stopped The generosity and syinpathy at Long Beach, Calif., where it of the entire crew and officers was a pleasure to have Brother was very helpful during that Reed Humphries on board as he unhappy time. Thanks again to was more than helpful. He ob­ all of them. tained motion picture films, a Gervacio "Jerry" Vinluan Appreciates Aid Of Dinny Crew By Beruard Seaman ••J, - r ' �January 4, 1957 ••AMAR (Calmar). Nov. It—Chair­ man, A. Danllukt taeratary, F. Millar. Water pump to ba fixed. Need new waahlng machine. Shlp'a fund tB.40. Reporta accepted. No hot water aboard. Diacuaslon on milk—30 quarta per day Insufficient. To be taken up with patrolman. LEWIS EMERY JR. (Victory Car­ rier), Nov. 34—Chairman, F. Parker; Secretary, J. Davles. Minor repairs completed, major one to be done in NY. CUPS to be returned to pantry. Maintain quiet at night. Ship needs fumigating. Discussion on washing machine. Vote of thanks for fine Thanksgiving dinner. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomfleld), Dee. 1—Chairman, R. Clark; Sacretary, U. Dooley. Repair lists turned in. Laundry and cleaning service in Rotterdam written for approval. Ship's fund $20.12. Record player SEAFARERS tary Aiot method used on ihlp; on* needle used for all. Borne shortage of foods vegetables soggy. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. Soiled linen to be' placed In dirty linen locker. Suggest serving fresh tomatoes before they spoil. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Sept. 8—Chairman, E. Anderson; Secretary, broken during heavy seas. Few hours disputed overtime. Letter regarding laundry and cleaning service read and approved by crew. . CUBORI (Oro), Nov. 18—Chairman, C. White; Secretary, T. Driewlskl. Three men late; replacements sent. MesshaUs to be painted. Food not prepared right. Washing machine and pantry to be kept clean. Books and permits to be handed In at payoff. OREMAR (Ore Nay.), Nov. 21 — Chairman, C. GIbbs; Secretary, E. Ponls. One man missed ship in Balti­ more. Ship's fund $26.01. Washing machine to be kept clean. Repair list to be made up. Overhaul crew bunks. Need more preserves in pan­ try. Return dirty cups to pantry. DEL MAR (Mitt.), Dec. 2 — Chair­ man, R. Stough Jr.; Secretary, C. Oowllng. $278 ceUected for man in trouble. Movies rented. One man to be hospitalized in St. Thomas. Ship's fund $162.77. Report accepted. To donate $50 to brother who is being hospitalized. New delegate elected. DEL NORTE (MIts.), (no date)— Chairman, E. Leonard; Secretary, C. MCFBII. All souvenirs to be declared on customs sheet. Cooperation urged in adhering to ship's safety program. Request dryer. Washing machine was overhauled; water tanks cleaned. To donate S150 from fund to help mem­ ber with attorney's fees. etc. $183 donation for Christmas dinner for New Orleans liall. One man missed ship in Houston, squared away to sat­ isfaction of patrolman. One member getting off In St. Thomas due to heart condition. Ship's fund $24.'J8. New delegate elected. New checkers and cards purchased. Baseball equipment purchased. Report accepted. Brother getting oft In St. Thomas to be given $50 from fund. . CRION STAR (Orion,) Nov. 7 — Chairman, J. BItionet; Secretary, A. Bllkmas. Several bottles of liquor confiscated while shaking down after fight.; Some disputed overtime. Re­ port accepted. Drain In laundry room to be repaired. Men not to be logged If they have substitute for Job. Com­ plaint on launch service in Japan. No restriction In Bahrein. , Water foun­ tain lismessroom to be repaii-ed. Dis­ cussion on medicine chest. SiEAGARDEN (Peninsular), Oct. 21 —Chairman, D. Mease; Secretary, E. Sterns. New delegate elected. Report accepted. New lockers to be installed. Beef on cleanliness to be reported to captain. Jury bathroom to be rigged for longshoremen. WESTERN TRADER (North Atlan­ tic), Nov. It —Chairman, F. White; Secretary, J. Powers. Ship's fund $18. Bosun to get clarification on cleaning holds. Showers and batlirooms paint­ ed. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for fine service. WILLIAM A. M. BURDEN (Western Tankers), Nov. 22—Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, C. Faster. Thrcr men hos­ pitalized. Few hours disputed over­ time. Communications read and ac­ cepted. Captain to get replacements for missing men. Discussion on poor condition of safety gear. Vote of thanks to chief cook and baker for good food. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Overteat), Nov. 18—Chairman, J. SImlson; Secretary, L. Guellnltz. Ship's fund $10.52. New delegate elected. Light bulbs to be given to mei ibers upon request. Need better louach service. F. Howe. Ship's fund $62.65. Report accepted. Suggestion to have some cans of fruits and fish for night lunch. Fans to be turned off when not in use. Nov. 2 — Chelrman, C. Burnt; Sec­ retary, H. Kilmon. Food stores picked up In Durban. Repair lists submit­ ted. Ship's fund $52.07. Punching bag and gloves purchased. Many hours disputed overtime. Rooms are being sougeed. Report accepted. Some repairs being made. Contrlbu-tions to be made to fund at payoff. Need new washing macliine. Will purchase timer for machine out of fund. Shortage of certain foods. Re­ quest some canned fruits for dessert for night lunch. To order sufficient stores to last entire voyage. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Than.skeiving dinner. DEL AIRES (Miss.), Oct. 2t—Chair­ man, J. Wolff: Secretary, R. Stough. $58 contributed by crew to member. Water fountain to be repaired. Cap­ tain refused to bu.v milk in Puerto Rico. Mattresses and springs repaired. Fans to be turned off when not in use. SUZANNE (BULL), Nov. 10—Chair­ man, F. Haigney; Secretary, G. Frota. Clothing of hospitalized turned over to company agent. Union book and personal papers retained by patrol­ man. New delegate, treasurer and reporter elected. Vote of thanks to Union officials for gains In wages and benefits. Repairs to be done bereturning to States. YAKA (Waterman), Dec. 8—Chelr­ man, J. Dunn; Secretary, L. Wing. Ship's fund $14.55. New agitator for washing machine purchased. Few hours disputed overtime. No launch service available in early morning for men to return to ship—had to pay for own launch service. Discussion on noise in foc'sle area; cleanliness of bathrooms end outside passage­ ways. FAN-OCEANIC TRANSFORTER (Fan Oceanic), Nov. 13—Chairman, G. Gerber; $ecretary, W. Walsh. No slop chest other than few cases of cigar­ ettes. Need warm gear, blankets, etc. Skipper to make arrangements to se­ cure slop chest. Nine replacements. Black gang wasldng machine and chairs In meiss room need repairing. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Oct. 28— Chairman, D. Claussen; Secretary, F. Harayo. Repair list submitted. Need new agitator for washing machine; to be purchased In port of arrival. Ship's fund $36.29. Delegate to han­ dle ship's business with patrolman or agent only. Delegate to see patrolman about meat supply with stamp marked "for ship only." Finds India Matches All The Story Books Caught in the act, Wade Smith, FWT, is snapped changing burners in the fireroom of the Ocean Joyce on her last trip to the Mediterranean. Tom Willis, OS, took the picture, which was turned in by Thurston Lewis. giving Day, with plenty of time to see the sights ... "A thin, hawknosed man sitting by the side of the road while a barber shaved his head with a wickedly thin razor . . . Little groups of swarthy, turbaned men squatting nearby, sur­ rounded by disturbing bags . . . "They are ever ready with their bulb-shaped, oboe-toned pipes to charm their swaying cobras or set up a battle between a snake and a red-eyed mongoose, several of which cling about them like cats ... "A shaven-headed man in a ma­ roon and silver wrapping caught my eye as he sat on his haunches These Warriors Were Too Fast On The Draw What can you do in Japan when your're already way over­ drawn on allotments, draws, slops and everything else? "For the first time in my sea-going career, I've got first-class passage over here but I had-^^ to turn to every night. Well, 'Copper, you don't even need to you live and learn," says C. I. step in the door. You now owe me $217.' And I wasn't even the "Ike" Copper on the Warrior. Confronted with a skipper who only one," Copper added. "The high-flying we ordinarly had everybody's dough figured are accustomed down to rock bottom, one of the to as SIU seamen oilers had a whopping $8.13 com­ had to be changed ing, a couple managed to squeeze to longer-lasting out $20 and the rest were told they low - flying. The owed him money. ones who wei'e "When I stepped up to the door fortunate enough he looked up, saw me, and said. to rate a draw shared it with their buddies, in order to minimize Mazur the hardships, Seafarers with beefs regard­ but this didn't help much." ing slow payment of monies On the other side of the coin. due from various operators in Copper said the ship had a swell back wages and disputed over­ crew and a pretty fair set of offi­ time should first check wheth­ cers. He listed Charlie Mazur as er they have a proper mailing bosun; Millard B. Elliot, steward; address on file with the com­ C. Weeks, chief cook, "Big Ski," pany. SIU headquarters offi­ Jim Thompson and H. Butts on cials point out that reports deck, plus Cecil Lewis and Wal­ received from several opera­ ter Beyer in the black gang, among tors show checks have been others. mailed to one address while Giving credit where it's due, he a beef on the same score is stiii had a good word for the skip­ sent from another, thus creat­ per. "He bothers ho one ... ex­ ing much difficulty in keeping cept in the pocketbook." accounts straight. Use Only One Mail Address 'Sea-Spray' -by Sea/orer Robert 'Red' Fink • DEL MAR (Miss.), Oct. 14—Chair­ man, J. Ahern; Secretary, M, Fhelps, Ship's fund $159.78. Movies and mag­ azines purchased. Report accepted. New delegate elected. All communi­ cations to be posted. All cups to be returned to pantry. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please }ut my nome on your mailing ist. (Print Information) .7(1/ :-r{\ 1 m STREET ADDRESS CANTIGNY (Cities Service), Nov. 22—Chairman, W. Phurrough; Secre­ tary, R. Hamlett. One man hospital­ ized In Venezuela. Received launch service in Venezuela. LV.lp's fund $9.50. Some disputed overtime. Letter from secretar.v-tr^asurer regarding agents' conference read. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Oct. 27 — Chairman,. E. Parr; Secretary, E. what bigger, with yellow ocher throats and topknots, fluffed and preened on perches by his side. He tossed a ring into the air when he noticed us standing and watch­ ing, and one of the birds flew up and caught the ring in its beak before it struck the ground. Tossed Out Coins "In the natural sequence of events, we then tossed coins, each of which was caught in the air and returned to him. One bird held a needle and thread in its claw and strung tiny beads on it ... I saw those birds pick out numbered cards as I called out the numbers and bring back leaves from the top of the tree my buddy picked out . . . "Earlier we checked into the Taj Mahal Hotel across the street from the dock. We learned that the barefooted man dressed in white and squatting outside our room door is the room bearer. He pads silently into your room in the morning to awaken you wth tea and the morning paper, and func­ tions the rest of the day and night as combination maid, bellhop and valet, knocking and entering as he wishes. "Then there is the dining room bearer (waiter), the bar bearer (bartender), the luggage bearer (bellhop), and still others. When check-out time comes, they flank your line of departure like at a West Point wedding, with out­ stretched palms replacing the crossed sabers. Then they wish you a safe journey . . NAME F. Dalgle. Letter written about slop chest prices and 12% interest on loans In Port Said. Repairs made. Windchutes, porthole screens and mattress­ es ordered. Ship's fund $5.20. 40 hours disputed. Report accepted. Patrolman to investigate whether food is Inferior or not prepared prop­ erly. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Aug. 18—Chairman, L. Harvey; Secre­ tary, A. Hitat. Bathrooms and show­ ers painted. New delegate elected. Proper disposal of garbage discussed. Investigate If crew can go ashore In Beirut without surrendering seaman's papers. ,_y0;^ One of the charms of Asia "is the sense of being an intimate part of the everycJay life of the people, for they live in the streets," writes James "Pat" Conley on the Natalie. Fresh from the latest con-' quest of Japan, Conley arrived in a small court. Three birds on in Bombay, India, on Thanks­ little leashes, canary-like but some­ STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Nov. 10—Chairman, T. Scanlcn; Secretary, OCEAN STAR (Triton), Nov. 11— Chairman, S. Holden; Secretary, C. Lanier. Some disputed overtime. Beefs to be taken up with patrolman. Need new refrigerator and containers- for bulk milk. Repair Usts to be made up. Need new valve in deck depart­ ment bathroom. Food situation dis­ cussed. Launch service to be looked Into. Saul. Need new coffee urn. Ship's fund. $85.01. $25 donated to member Sick In Panama. - Mate will not toler­ ate drunkehnes's,. Reports accepted. Headquarters to be notified of unsani­ Hot Spot STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. Garrison; Secretary, A. HItas. Few hours disputed over­ time. Three men logged. One man hospitalized In Singapore. Fresh milk to be secured In Durban. Messhall and passageway to be sougeed and painted. Outsiders to be kept out of passageways and housing. Nov. 7—Chairman, L. Peed; Secre­ tary, C. Martin. One man missed ship. Member failed to secure for sea and contract violations. Story sent to LOG. Beefs to be taken up with headquarters in NY. Discussion on Ice-box taste of bread; pilfering of 'crew's quarters. Laundry loss In Beirut reported to LOG. Outsiders to be kept out of messhall and pantry and refrain taking ship's stores ex­ cept at meal time. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Nov. 18—Chairman, M. Carlin; Secretary, E. Krcsi. One man hospitalized In Rot­ terdam; replaced. Ship's funds $10.50. To donate $5 to library. One man had pay stopped due to Illness: pa­ trolman to be notified. Communica­ tion concerning extension of books read. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to steward department for excellent service during long and dif­ ficult trip. Complaint about poor quality of baking and desserts; noise In messroom and passageways. race TUrlac* LOG CITY ..ZONE ... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old lubscribsr and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS • G G G a • t. CITY .........ZONE..,, bring a pet aboard "J/4 �usr t •; wi.ti/ ^ i'A^^ti'Eli^ LOG Paffe Fourteen- It's All In Day's Work, SIU Style January 4, 19o7 Outdoor shi|>'< meeting (left) on the Lewfs Em­ ery Jr. was led fl to r) by Parker, MM, chairman; steward Hicks, recorder; Dave Rivers, OS, ship's delegate. Reporter Tony Gallagher turned in the photo. Below, 2nd electrician Stewart and Pop Orton from the Hurricane take a jaunt on a fierce-looking horse (all wood) in Cadiz, Spain. Considering the nag, they did fine, says Bill Adams. ?lr- • w r 11- • On the Citrus Packer (above), Ralph Fadden, ABDM (left), and Leo Lasaya, bosun, perform a little surgery on a boom as A. Ray, ABDM, looks on. Jose F. Santiago sent the photo in from Sfax, Tunisia. At right are Murray Hill crewmen and two Swiss missionaries they met in a Korean village. Standing (I to r), are Creed, AB; Fla­ herty. OS; Fish Rubery, bosun; Fr. Joseph; Blackmore, AB; kneeling, Fr. Max and Donovan, AB. • S-- Urges Posting Of Hosp. List To the Editor: I have just been reading the letter that my good friend Dave Barry had in the LOG (Nov. 23) about the guys who talk about going to visit their friends in the local hospitals while they're in port but who never get around to it. It was a very good letter, and I know Dave meant right, but it is not always the boys' fault. I have been in here [San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hospital—Ed.l five weeks now and my name has not been in the LOG yet. So very few of my friends who hit port even know I'm here. Therefore I was wondering if it would be possible to have a board posted in each of our halls listing the names of the men in the local hospital after the first week so we would know who is in. I am sure then there would be a lot more visi­ tors. We don't forget friends easily in our Union, and I have plenty of proof of that. Provided TV Set A buddy I only made one trip with, night cook and baker Dave Blumbo, brought a TV set out to me to keep as long as I am here. Believe me, it not only helps me pass the time, but also my ten room-mates in this ward with me. Last week another buddy, Schmidt from the Fairport, sent me some money, and George the cab driver paid a couple of visits, so you see, they don't forget. I also want to say how much the money from Blondie Johnson helps out, and howproud it makes you feel to be a member of the SIU. I thank one and all for their kindness. Frank B. McCoIlian [I h Kl" • I i\. -T • I 'h r t-'' I 51^'. I L."' • ^'• I.fv - : • r• i, *?>.,; S-; ??,. V - •' • fe-. '.'^ jiV-' W..,', 5. .. • 1-^ • 1i '<i':r:''f-:[ Sit:' - • ® :• (Ed. note: Brother McCollian was listed among the Seafarers at the San Francisco USPHS hospital in the Dec. 7 issue of the.LOG, published a few days before his letter was written. There normally is a two-week lag between a man's entry in the hospital and the report to the Welfare Plan in New York, ivhich then prepares the list for the LOG. A list posted on the spot in each port could fill the gap.) i 3" 4» Foreign Coins Breed Trouble To the Editor: I just wanted to warn the brothers to avoid the same prob­ lem I had a couple of weeks ago after the last SIU membership meeting in New York. It seems I accidentally pulled out some Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be icithheld upon request. foreign coin I had in my pocket along with a couple of subway tokens and dropped the "for­ eigner" into the slot. Needless to say, because of this I was pulled in by the po­ lice and had to go through a whole rigmarole until Irving Logue from the SIU General Counsel's office was able to straighten things out. Thanks to him for his trouble. Since we often wind up with a pocket full of loose foreign coins by the time we return from a trip, an accident like this is not too unusual. But it just doesn't pay to take the chance. It makes sense to clean them out of your pockets before you try traveling on New York's sub­ ways. Ernest Caligiura Polio Coverage Worries Wife To the Editor: In the event a Seafarer's wife or other dependent should have the misfortune to contract polio or some other dread disease, just what coverage would be available under the Seafarers Welfare Plan? This is assuming the Seafarer has qualified by meeting the seatimc require­ ments and in any other way nec­ essary, Mrs. E. J. Thibodeaux, Jr. (Ed. note: Eligible depend­ ents under the SIU Welfare Plan are covered for polio the same as for any other illness for time spent in the hospital. Any need for specialized equipment would be decided by the plan trustees in each case, as neces­ sary.) On Sidelines, He Hails SIU Gains To the Editor: I am attending Coyne Elec­ trical School in Chicago and it is hard for me to get out to the Union hall as it is on the oppo­ site side of the city from here. I would appreciate it very much if you would send the LOG to me as I would like to keep up with our Union's achieve­ ments. I read about the new raises and vacation benefits and I say hats off to the negotiating com­ mittee and our officials, in be­ half of all hands. The SIU is always tops. If any of my former ship­ mates read this, I hope they'll drop me a line at 1416 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Wade B. Pritchett i J" J- Hails Delegate On 'Peace' Role To the Editor: I deem it a great honor and privilege to nominate as "Sea­ farer of the Month" for Decem­ ber, or some month in the near future, Brother A1 Perrini, who now makes New York his home and ships out of headquarters. His handling of the deck dele­ gate's job aboard the Sandcaptain was very neat and efficient. If you're ever elected to this position aboard a dredge, you'll know what I mean when I say it's complicated. It's like a game of chess; one wrong move fouls everything up. From the time he took over, though, there were no beefs as far as the division of overtime was concerned and very few in­ volving "personalities" also. Normally quite a few grievances resulted fi-om the division of overtime and it can be a big bone of contention. But not so on here, fortu­ nately, with A1 on the job. Well done, Al. Clarence L. Cousins At Ease, Men Avoids Atlantic, Takes Vacation To the Editor: Since I've been a victim of the North Atlantic damn near every winter, I finally decided to take a winter vacation. Be­ lieve me, it's nice and warm down here in Brownsville. I arrived in town just in time to vote the wrong way—at least ten million more Americans seemed to think so. Oh well, maybe we'll all get a chance to play golf. I also got a chance to see our Brownsville Eagles wind up the season deep in the cellar. It seems they adopted the Olympic motto. "Even if we don't win, we'll play," it says here. No wonder Bud Wilkinson never made the Olympic team. Happy holiday to all my ship­ mates and friends at this time. Ollie Olvera S* Cheer-Up Visit Was Appreciated Shipmate's camera fo­ cuses on bosun Vincent L. Stanklewicz (left) and carpenter George L. Hays Jr. catching a breather on the deck of the Seamar. The. boys look like they've had it. Photo by H. G. Horo­ witz. To the Editor: All hands at the New Orleans marine hospital were very pleas­ antly surprised recently when "Beverly" honored us with her presence. If the name seems unfamiliar for the moment, the pretty lady is one of the very friendly and efficient barmaids at the "Punch and Judy" Bar at Dauphine and Conti, New Orleans. Her visit was in the capacity of personal representative of our good friend. Brother Savoy, \vho is the proprietor of the "Punch and Judy," one of our favorite refreshment establishments and well-known to all merchant seamien way down yonder in New Orleans. Brother Savoy's and Beverly's efforts to cheer up the gang at the hospital with baskets of lus­ cious fruit were deeply and sin­ cerely appreciated and will not be forgotten. Donald D. Dambrino �•• January 4. 1957 Fare Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG Charles E. Spencer • Drawing SIU disability benefits for the past two years, he's now in Birm­ ingham, Ala. • A 5- •; William Johnson Retired now in New Or­ leans, "I pray for my brothers in the far cor­ ners of the world." illlHi: < Roland Rae "Feeling better," he's in Miami, still under a doc­ tor's care but "making improvement." August Stelnmann "Getting along fine," at home in Maspeth, LI, NY, "but not as spry as I used to be." Dad Nemesfo QuTnones ihored vaeotlon last fummer with Yvonne, 7\ Guillermo, II/2I Junior, 8. and Augle, 8, at Bronx, NY, home. They mix maracot with Daseball mitti. Charles R. Lucltle hit the {ackpot when sons William and John arrived Sept. 6. He got $400 In baby benefits. William Guilford Sidelined since 1954 in Prichard, Ala., "will be forever grateful to the SIU brothers." Benito Candamlo Sends greetings to all SIU brothers from Tam­ pa! "No words can ex­ press my thanks to you." A happy hot-rodder Is Ricordo Gonzales, 2, son of S eqfarer Jesus Gonzales of Texas City, Texas. "RIchy" Is partial to fast cars. �'1^ •'••• ; ^ •• " SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Steady improvement in shipping, contract conditions and vacation and welfare benefits highlighted the SIU record in 1956. The strong comeback made by the maritime industry and prospects of continued upsurge present a cheerful outlook for Seafarers in the months to come. All in all, 1956 was notable for the num­ ber and extent of new and improved bene­ fits won by Seafarers. To begin with, the SIU negotiated a 7.1 percent increase for all hands in its new agreement. Then it won the first logging limitation ever to exist in a maritime union contract, putting an end to loggings except for actual time missed from work. , Vacation Now $260 Vacation pay was increased to an annual rate of $260 a year and family hospital benefits extended to dependent parents of • Seafarers. In addition, the family benefits were extended past the 31 day limit and the death benefit was raised to $4,000. The health and safety program, first ne­ gotiated in 1955, will soon take effect. The first health center in New York will under­ go a face-lifting within the next few weeks and will be ready to operate as soon as equipment is installed. Several companies have already undertaken the safety program on board their ships. The shipping picture had been good all through the year, thanks in part to the successful campaign waged on behalf of the "50-50" law. But with the eruption of fighting in the Middle East and the closing off of the Suez Canal, the world again turned to the US merchant marine to bail it out of difficulty. Many Lost In Ship Disasters t The marine industry had more than its share of disasters last year, with Seafarers suffering heavily as a result. The most spectacular one was the colli­ sion off Nantucket last July 23 between the Italian liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ship Stockholm. Fifty lives were lost and many more injured in the colli­ sion and the sinking of the Doria which followed. The collision turned the spot­ light on the lack of international ^enforce­ ment of ship tracking and rules of the road. For Seafarers, the worst disaster was the explosion of the Salem Maritime on Janu­ ary 17 with a toll of 21 dead, 13 of them SIU men. An engineer was killed and 11 Seafarers injured when the Alcoa Corsair caught fire October 6, and the same month saw five Seafarers injured in an explosion aboard the Government Camp. Less costly in human loss, but equally serious otherwise were the loss of the Fairisle in July after a harbor collision and the sinking of the Washington Mail, manned by SIU of NA West Coast affiliates. That ship went down in the Gulf of Alaska last March, with all 60 aboard being rescued. Two other SIU ships, the Alcoa Pilgrim and the Elizabeth, suffered damage in New York harbor collisions in December. Finally, there was the startling explosion of the Luckenbach pier in Brooklyn which shook Brooklyn and New York for miles around and took the'lives of ten people. 50-50' Vicfory DC Highligfit Washington was the site of a major mari­ time victory last spring when the Senate voted 57 to 23 in favor of keeping a "50-50" provision in the agrciultural- surplus dis­ posal program. The vote crushed the strongest effort made by a combination of foreign lobbies, the State Department and some domestic farm Interests to destroy "50-50." Another capital city, Baton Rouge, La., saw Seafarers play a leading role in a suc­ cessful bid to repeal Louisiana's "right to work" law. The SIU initiated and won two test cases on unemployment insurance in the past year, one in Delaware, the other in Ala­ bama. In both instances the Union won -decisions that the application of the 60day contract provision to class B and C seniority holders did not deprive them of their right to unemployment benefits. terial derived from them has been of con­ siderable usefulness in setting up the ship­ board safety program, now getting under­ way. , / Of great importance to the membership were the modifications of the seniority hir­ ing rules which opened the way for some Class B members to obtain class A senior­ ity at an earlier date. The new rules, nego­ tiated with the shipowners, reflected the steady growth of shipping opportunities for Seafarers. Seafarers walked off with fofir of the five Seafarers Scholarships awarded during 1956. They also won two of the MEBA Severs Ties With NMU A successful industry-wide strike bjTthe SIU Canadian District and the regrouping of forces by the marine engineers were the highlights of the maritime labor picture during 1956. As the result of an eight-day tie-up of Great Lakes shipping last May, the Cana­ dian District won a major contract vic­ tory and picked up 16-19 percent wage hikes, plus other gains, for 5,000 unlicensed seamen and officers of affiliated unions. The marine engineers' realignment came last month when the Marine Engineers Ben­ eficial Association severed a 20-year tie with the National Maritime Union and pulled out of the AFL-CIO Maritime Com­ • mittee. ' The MEBA, together with the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots, are united in pro­ testing American Coal Shipping's refusal Action was taken on several matters of to sign with the officers' unions. It was concern to the membership last year, in­ NMU's refusal to back up MEBA on this cluding amendments to the SIU constitu­ beef which led to MEBA's withdrawal from the maritime committee. tion. The constitution was modified to spell out more specifically the qualifications for office and to revise the balloting and tallying procedures. The amendments were ap­ proved by a 97 percent margin in a refer­ endum vote. The, last 12 months has seen the mari­ Members of SIU steward departments time industry break out of its conventional participated in a major overhaul of steward patterns of operation and go steaming off department working rules which redefined in half-a-dozen new directions. the duties of each rating and revamped Most significant for the industry's fu­ departmental procedure. ture was the go-ahead given on US plans Earlier in the year, the Union con­ for construction of a nuclear-powered pas­ ducted a shipboard safety quiz, sending questionnaires to cerwmembers to get their senger-cargo ship. But that wasn't all. The closing of the Suez Canal vastly suggestions for shipboard safety. The ma- Members Act On Union Affairs Revolution In Shipping 99 Seafarers Died In Year As always, the grim reaper was active throughout the year 1956 with the result that 99 Seafarers died of various causes during the year. Contributing heavily to the total was the loss of 13 men aboard the ill-fated Salem Maritime last Janu­ ary 17. ^ Among the men who passed away were several who were active in the Union and well-known to Seafarers. They in­ cluded Pete Larsen, former doorman aL the New York hall in whose honor the first SIU health center has been named; Tom Clark, former New York patrolman; E. B. Tilley, who was active in many Union capacities, the last being Wilming­ ton agent, and Frank Bose, headquarters patrolman. Others known to Seafarers who passed away in 1956 were Fred Howe, head of the Radio Officers Union; George Novick, SEAFARERS LOG editor for seven years, and Joe Heath, AFL-CIO regional director for the Maryland-Virginia area. Seafarers Prove Top Scholars speeded-up plans for transformation of the oil hauling industry, with numerous com­ panies planning supertankers up to 100,000 tons capacity. Also significant were developments in the "roll-on" and "lift-on" field with the Carib Queen, first true "roll-on" ship now going into service, and Pan-Atlantic pioneer­ ing in the "lift-on" service with four com­ bination tanker-trailer carriers hauling both oil and dry cargo. Two major SIU operators. Isthmian Lines and Bull Lines, were sold to new owners in the past year. Both of them are retain­ ing their identity and their existing opera­ tions. •^ ^ _ three scholarships, for study abroad, of­ fered by the Institute of International Education. This was the first time that any US labor union had more than one winner at a time in this competition. The four Seafarers winning the scholarships awarded by the Seafarers Welfare Plan were George Butenkoff, AB, Jeremiah O'Neil, AB, Herman Sper­ ling, AB, and Earl Laws, chief electri­ cian. Anne Virgin, daughter of Sea­ farer Claude A. Virgin, Jr.", won the fifth scholarship. Seafarers Gene Sinclair and John Sweeney won the international scholar­ ships for study at Ruskin College, Ox­ ford, and Coleg Harlech, Wales. Aiding Other Trade Unions During 1956 the SIU continued, as in pre­ vious years, to back up the beefs of other labor unions. The International Union of Electrical Workers, the International Broth­ erhood of Longshoremen, and smaller un­ ions in the various SIU ports received SIU help both on the picket lines and else­ where. In Baltimore, the SIU was particularly active in aiding lUE members striking West- s inghouse. The 156-day tie-up, the longest major, strike battle, in the last 20 years, ended with a new contract in which the key issues were in lUE's favor., • , The SIU also continued! to give its full support to the IBL in its campaign to oust the discredited International Longshore­ men's Association from the port of New York and bring genuine trade unionism, under the AFL-CIO banner, to New York's longshore workers. Suez, Seaway Tops In News The international waterways were promi­ nent in the news—one because it was closed and the other because it is heading for opening. The Suez Canal attracted the most atten­ tion when it was shut following an inva­ sion of Egypt by Israeli, British and French troops. The British-French action in Octo­ ber followed seizure of the canal by Egypt. The canal is now blocked by scuttled ships which are now being cleared. The St." Lawrence Seaway is the water­ way heading toward an opening and a new deep-sea transatlantic route. Indications are that the Seaway will be ready for the 1958 spring shipping season. �? -T fEAPAKERf lOft-tnd Itetl«ii-Jaiiuary 4. IfSZ Dfts-lA •'f'V''" '.•'^•\jj .'f/, . p.ii/rfj. V-.-- CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union A&G District AFL-CIO •4I« EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED Protection of the rights and ptTvileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union, The right to vote. :-.tr • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall he bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. -• •••M.,-:?*/-. H\- • ,;;.us .5..-'A^-' . M--- • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. The SIU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union demo cracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: "... I have looked over the constitution and offhand it would appear to be emiently fair and just. I was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of your organization." Senator James E. Murray, Montana: "I am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-examination, and confronta­ tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn in the spirit of democratic trade union­ ism. Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an extremely democratic one and I am im­ pressed with the emphasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee ..." Senator Paul H. Douglas, 111.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and I commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship." : - �Snpplementary—Page Two SEAFARERS LOG CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union • A&G District • AFL-CIO .. . . -iif- . • , .-."i-T W: ;• PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon the following principles: Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing in the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ men to receive their employment through their own Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Next, IS the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ ful manner by those in command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assist­ ance to our employers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to maintain the kno\vledge of and interest in maritime affairs. To assist seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—^an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise meet to actt that meetinjgs tan be'.attended, by only a I,:;: -r.f'A- !• •' • " 1 ' I'- fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this constitution. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS In order to form a more perfect union, we members of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable: I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. II Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote No one shall denrive him of that right. III Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and to hold, office in this Union. 'V No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to; observe the law of this Union. Eyery ofticial and job holder shall be bound to uphold, and protect the rights of tvety member in accordance with the principles set forth Jn the Constitution of tke Union. , •. , \r,. Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the. accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ mittee of his brother Union members. VI No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VII A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. VIII The powers not delegated to the officials and job holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND GENERAL POWERS This Union shall be known as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ tive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and'similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ wise specified in this Constitution. This Union shall, at all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as seamen now perfprm. ARTICLE II AFFILIATION This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ mitted to membership in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. No candidate shall be granted membership until he has taken the, following oath of obligation; ' !:• ^PBLIGATfON "1 pledgtejipy honor.^s ^ jnap. tl^tJ,win'be,faiUif!^ id# fo ofbf . I'K - I �' • -'V/. SEAFARERS ItiiiB Union, and that 1 will work for its Interest and will look upon every menib» as my brother; that 1 will not work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all orders of the Union. I promise that I will never reveal the proceedings of the Union to its injury or to persons not entitled to know it. And if I break this promise, I ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GOD!" Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ rears in dues, or more than three months in arrears in as­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ pended, nnd shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if. they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments or unpaid fines. This time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or iockout. , (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS Hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for -reinstatement within tiO- days after discharge from the Armed Forces. ,(e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American fiag merchanl vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall .not run. It shall be the right of any member- to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ ship.' A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide^uch questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time to time, by majority vote^rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and ali policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members in good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated In accordance with such rales as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section I. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP .Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be issued upon re­ quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ plishes these payments and request. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing.and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, iqcluding those for the current quarter, and ail assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Hectlon it. A mCmber In retirement may 1>e restored to membership after a two-year period of retlrenaeni only by majority vote of fhO membership. LOG Seettoa 5. The period of retirement shall be computed front the day as of which the rellremeat card is issued. ARTICLE VII SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section 1. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governedt in this order, by: (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the SecretaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by ' majority vote of the membership to be held during the month of August in any election year, as set forth more particularly in Article X. Section 1-D. Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen,' as provided for herein, and the Port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port Offices are located. Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be. regis­ tered in one of three departments: namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance rwith custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLA'NTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more. Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman <B) Delegaten (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee (d) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and nSaintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and "ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port vr otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerstions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York, Nem Orleans, Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to. approval by a majority vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of every election year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the member­ ship a pre-balloting' report. This report shall recommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a niajority vote of the membership. (e> The Headquarters of the Union shall be located In New York, tte Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port (f) The Seeretary^Trehnirer shall be ^alrma^h of the AgmUif Cqoference and may cast one vote. Supplementary—Page Three (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of hl> powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of ;he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion,'and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the Secretary-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita-. tions set forth in this Constitution. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the SecretaryTreasurer shall designate one of the Assistant SecretaryTreasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ capacity. This designation may be changed from time totime. These designations shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions " of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a vacancy in the office of Secreta;2'-Treasurer, as set forth in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by temporary appointment except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall remain in effect until a vote is taken. (1) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters Involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and public affairs. Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be determined as follows: That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes in the last regular election shall be the first in line of succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes in tljat election. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes. The Port Agents of the said Ports shall also be deemed to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the Secretpry-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's duties as the latter may direct. (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote in that body. Section 3. Port Agents (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administratipn of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ diction. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his Port, be responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by a majority vole of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to ' insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accoimting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ structions, shall open each Port meeting- and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall permit the Port Agent to otherwise act as chairman of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a majority vote of the> members present at the said Port Meeting. (f) Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, regardless of the departmental designation under which the Patrolman was elected. (h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions, affiliation with which has been properly permitted. (i) The-foregoing is in addition to those other duties prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties art assigned to them by the Port Agent. Section 5. Meeting Chairmen (a) The chairman of «ach meeting at any Port, including the Port in which Headquarters Is located, shall be the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under rules of order ptovided for, from time to time, by • najori^ vote of the menxbershlp end, K uoae, then m �W' ivA. Supplementary—Paffe Four m nl---. I' . ^r- B- 4v. / such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership in each Port. (b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in the •vent of a tie. (ci The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ sion of any religious subject. Section 6. Delegates (a) The term "deleEates" shall mean those members of the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. (b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the convention. Section 7. Committees <a) Auditing Committee The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in writing, certify or refuse to certify said report. The Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is located shall also audit the SecretaryiTreasurer's financial report, to which the same rules as to certification and refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ tirety shall then be presented to the membership with action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the membership. (b) Trial Committee The Trial Committee shall co.:duct trials of persons charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ quirements of this Constitution' with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. <ci Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a quarterly "thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ quarters and each Fort, shall note discrepancies where they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ ommendations. Members of this Committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ rate findings. 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and recommendations. 3. All Port Agents are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. 4 No report shall be considered as complete without an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the selection of such an accountant, who must be certified under state law. 5 Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. tdi Appeals Committee 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adop'.d by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith 2 The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as,may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee 1 The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of this Union are involved. 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ ommendations and*submit them to the membership at a regular or a special meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for itself provided permission by a majority vote of the membership "has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ ommendations. together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the said report and recommendations to be submitted to the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in the same manner above .set forth. 4 In no event .shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ tee obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ ner, without the approval of the membership of the Union a.s evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ ship 5 A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide the time of, entry into a strike, provided prior authority, as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is SEAFARERS LOG granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the membership shall decide when a strike shall begifi. 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ tion and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ ing on all members and other persons affllated with this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership may repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or all of a strike plan. ARTICLE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS, UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman Section 2. The term of any elective jobs''other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the I'nion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shaP be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4. Subject to approval by a majority vote'of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer, Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems It neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman, provided: ,(a) He has at least three (3) years of sea time aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels; If he Is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this sea time must be in that de­ partment, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of sea time aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years Immediately prior to his nomination, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America, Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in Ineligibility to held such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or jo*), ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: ^ (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Pi-oof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting after September ilth of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec­ retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at Headquarters Port. (b> After Its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine Whether the petom has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepai;* a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. ' Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated ' in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee' members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports In time for the next regular meet­ ing after their election. At this meeting. It shall be read and Incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the Bulletin Board in each port. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to Insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear In person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram Is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before It and still reach the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall. In the case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any di^ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event, the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right, to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified In previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedure. <a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall Insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not Inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports Is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so-prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting dates thereof, (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ rate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shaU immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for in­ spection of the same at Headquarters. (c) Balloting shall take place In person, at Port Offices, and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) No member may vote, without displaying his Union Book, in which there shall be placed an appropriate nota­ tion of the date and of the fact of voting, both prior to being handed a ballot. A ballot shall then be handed to the member who shall thereupon sign his name on' a separate roster, together with his book number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near thfr roster and the member shall proceed to the voting site, (el Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the e8tliiiH'^^'' �SEAFARERS , / Hshment of a booth or other voting site where each' mem­ ber may vote in privacy. " (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ^allot^ box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. <g) Voting shall commence on November 15th and shall continue until January 15th inclusive, Sundays and holi­ days excluded. If November 15th or January 15th falls on a holiday or a Sunday, balloting shall commence or end, . as the case may be. on the next succeeding business day. Section 4. Polls Committees (a) Each Port shall yelect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voti^day, a Polls'Committee, consisting of three members, for the purpose of holding a meeting for election of a Polls Committee only, five (5) members shall constitute a quorum for each Port. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to call the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes, and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. A report shall then be drawn, indicating the results of the foregoing comparisons and noting any discrepancies. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented to the next subsequent regular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith, in the event of discrepancies. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as completed, with'recommendations by the Secretary-Treasure^-. A majority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as indicated in Article I. (c> The Polls Committee shall also insure mat the ballot box is locked and sealed, wl^h lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether they are in good standing, stamp their book with the word "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated'with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrqcy and accuracy of the ballot and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any one Port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope together with a copy of the roster of that day's voting. The envelope shall then be sealed. Each member " of the Polls Committee shall sign his name across the flap of the said envelope with his book number next to his signature. The Committee shall also place the date on said envelope, as well as a certificate that-the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope dated for that day. This envelope shall then be replaced in the ballot box. The ballot box shall then again be locked and sealed and the key shall be placed in an envelope. This envelope shall then be sealed, and the members of the Committee shall sign their names across the flap of this envelope and place their book numbers thereon, together with the date. It .shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that this envelope with the key is properly safeguarded until turned over to the Polls Committee the following morning. In addition, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent duplicate copies of the roster, the unused ballots and reports as set forth in this section, any files that may have been given, the ballot box or boxes, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall keep the rosters, ujiused ballots, ballot box or boxes, and stubs, under lock and key until duly called for as herein set forth. The Port Agent shall insure that nrf person illegally tampers with the' ballots, stubs, rosters, or ballot boxes while they are under his custody. A third copy of the rosters for that day shall, be mailed by the Polls Committee, or the Port Agent, to Headquarters. (f) Members of the. Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee meinber with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. LOG (a> A Port Tallying Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting after the close of voting at each Port. It shall consist of six (6) members, two from each of the three departments of the Union. In the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes decorum, it. shall open the ballot box or boxes, count the number of ballots therein contained, and count the number of votes for each candidate. The Committee shall place ail ballots therein in a sealed envelope, together with a certification signed by ail members of the Com­ mittee that the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that all the ballots therein were counted and tallied, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope, and shall forward this to Headquarters. The Committee shall also forward to Headquarters, in the sanft package but bound separately, all the rosters, together with a certif­ ication signed by all members of the Committee that all the rosters utilized are enclosed therein. In the same pack­ age, but bound separatefy, the Committee shall forward to Headquarters all unused ballots, together with a cer­ tification, signed by all members of the Committee that ail the unused ballots sent to the Port are enclosed therewith. The certification shall identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall for­ ward to Headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all mem­ bers of the Committee, that ali the stubs collected by the Cqmmittee are enclosed. It shall be understood that Ihe above certifications are made according to the best knowl­ edge, information, and belief of the Committee members. Wherever forwarding is not don® in person, forwarding shall be accomplished, expeditiously, by registered air mail, special delivery. All forwarding shall be to the Headquarters Tallying Committee, at the address of Head­ quarters. In the event a Port Tallying Committee cannot be elected or cannot act, the Port Agent shall transfer all of the aforesaid material to the Headquarters Tallying Committee which will then carry out the aforesaid func­ tions. (b) The Port Tallying Committee which is elected at the Port where Headquarters is located shall also act as the Headquarters Tallying Committee. .The Headquarters Committee is charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of a report setting forth in complete de­ tail, the results of the election, including a complete ac­ counting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial num­ bers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The report shall clearly detail all discrep­ ancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. Ail members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. (c) The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who ciaims an illegai denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest vaiid, the Committee shall order a special vote, on such terms as are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3-C of this Article and the designation as to the voting site of the Port most coitvenient to the protesting member. Where a special vole is ordered in accordance with this Paragraph C, these terms shall apply, notwithstanding apy provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Headquarters Tallying Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. (d) The Headquarters Tallying Committee snail com­ mence proceedings on the first business day subsequent to its election and shali complete its proceedings within two weeks thereafter. Each member .of the Committee shall be paid at the prevailing standby rate-of pay. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual prep­ aration of the report and dissents therefrom, if any. shall oe open to any member, provided he observes decorum. (e) The report of the Committee shail be made up in sufficient copies: to comply with the following require­ ments; two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f» At the Election Report meeting, there shall b.e taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to in Section 5-B of this Article, and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action shall be taken there­ on, if any, which action, however, shall not be beyond ordering a special vote to the extent reasonably indicated by the reported discrepancies. The same procedure shall apply to all members appealing from denials of their pro­ tests by the Headquarters Tallying Committee, which ap­ Supplementai7—Page Five peals may be taken, by the said member, by addressing a letter or telegram to each Port, c/o the Port Agent, In which shall be set forth the facts regarding the appeal from the dismissal of his protest, the member's name, and his book number, with a copy to Headquarters. It shall be the duty of the Port Agent to submit this appeal to the Election Report meeting at his Port. The protestmg mem­ ber is charged with making this appeal prior to the holding of this meeting. Special votes ordered in accordance with this paragraph shall take place at the Port where the claimed discrepancy or denial of the right to vote oc­ curred. In such case, the Port Agent shall have the func­ tions of the' Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5-C of this Article, insofar as the said Section 5-C deals with the terms of such special vote. Port Agents shall officially notify Headquarters, imme­ diately, after the Election Report meeting, of the decision of the membership at the Ports with regard to all of the foregoing. Headquarters is charged with adequately and timely informing affected members of the decisions reached. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meeting, may order a recheck and a recount where a dis­ senting report has been issued by one or more members of the Headquarters Tallying Committee. (g) A special vote must be taken within ten (10) days after the Election Report meeting. • The Secretary-Treas­ urer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material available to Port Agents for the purpose of sucn special votes. Immediately after the close of such special voting, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate those results to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, rosters, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be mailed to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately. An account­ ing and certification by the Port Agent similar to those indicated in Section 5-A of this Article shall be enclosed. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report con­ taining a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Head­ quarters Tallying Committee's results. The form of the report of the Headquarters Tallying Committee shall be followed as closely as possible. Two copies shall be sent to each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast'for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of can­ didates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. It shall be the duty of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected S'ecretary-Treasurer, Assistant Sec­ retary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight, March 31st. At that time, the terms of their predecessors shall expire. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume of­ fice, the provisions of Article X, Section 2-A, as to suc­ cession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he dftes not assume office within 90 days, the line of succes­ sion shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath; "I do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers Internationa) Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and 1 will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE Xn' OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3;00 P.M., for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer, Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the •meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shail apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer Section 2. Quarterly Financial Committee. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall be elected at the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or secoifd regular meeting held after the close of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide ht which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Department^ No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em' ' ml S3 si 'I A �Supplementarj^—Pase Six SEAFARERS LOG <•1- Section 4^ No trial shall be conducted unless all the given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem* accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct cused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to isupport a bers present at the meeting provided that any member the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend ' eligible to serve may nominate himself. as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting select any nAember to assist him in his defense at the missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may reconunend lesser held at 10:00 A.M the next business day following the trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take time of the trial and <b) the said member agrees to render punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its place. It shall consist, of five members, of which threj such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states decision and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial that the charges do not adequately Inform him of what The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of published and shall have them sent to each Port In time the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who such commission, such matters shall- be ruled upon and to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven their last known address, or notify them in person. Section IS. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ by the weight of -'^e evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon tffe accuser. Every finding shall be this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shaii be elected under such generally applicable rules based'on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ number of witnesses produced. ' sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as the Appeals Committee shall stand. Section 4. Appeals Committee. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the The Appeals Committee shaii consist of seven members, to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the- ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ Port where Headquarters is'located. The same disqual­ the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so ifications and duties of members shaii apply with regard mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, providing for a new trial shaU contain such directions as to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shaU notify the addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee deci­ along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be addressed to their last known address, of the results of forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either Li per­ the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set fofth mittee. son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. in Section 17. .Ser.tfon 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, The findings shall include a statement that the rights of whether of a Port or otherwi'-'!, shall be composed of as • the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Internar many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote guarded. The findings also must contain the charges tional Union of North America, and the rights of. and of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the a iimit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at Union to take all steps within their constitutional power the number of those who may attend. the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 6. Meeting Chairman. shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 19. Any 'accused may waive any or all rights The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend Section 7. Delegates. Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations without properly requesting a -'ustponement, the Trial As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Committee may bold its trial without his presence. vention of the Seafarers International Union of North regular meeting. ARTICLE XVI Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Agent of each Port, together with leqpmmendations as to the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to 'each ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ These facts and recommendations shall be announced and Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. bership: Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless (a) Proof of membership m any organization advocating changed by a majority vote of the membership during that be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority the overthrow of the Government of the United States meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall vote of the membership of the Union shall: by force; (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Union or the membership in any qrganizational campaign; (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent, of the Company next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ tions, or against the interests of the membership or the Union; 'dl Order a new trial after finding that substantial, jus­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all Id) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy qualified nominees, in the event the number of such tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this to destroy the Union. nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the quarters is located and, upon application, the accused, the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to elected. accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the ARTICLE XV tation and subsistence. TJIIALS AND APPEALS penalty of expufsion is not invoked or recommended, the Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and other member for the commission of an offense as set punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or forth in this Conkitution. These charges shall be in writ­ Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results a fine of $50.00, or both: ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his thereof to be sent to each accuse* and accuser. (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ book number. The accus'er shall deliver these charges to Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or erty of the value in excess of $50.00; the Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ who is under effective punishment may appeal in the f<fl<b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place iowlng manner: seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; aboard ship. He*shall also request the Port Agent to He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not. present these charges at the next regular meeting The Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting notice of the decison of the membership. cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to takes place. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, functions; those charges to be read at the said meeting. which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of if the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ election files, or election material of any sort; ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of tioned proceedings and all available documents used as (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as are false; accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ any written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false matically on notice that he will be tried the following cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he morning. At his request, the trial shall be postppned so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity until the morning following the next regular meeting, at ters on the night the" Committee is elected. It shall he thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written tions which fall within the scope of Union, business: (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or shall also be handed a written copy of the charges naade statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ against him. such presentation. ment of the Union or its agreements; If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall Im­ Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ mediately cause to be sent- to him. toy registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for. or receiving money for. employment numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must journments and may request the accused or accusers to appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial sideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union be by majority vote, and shall be In the form of findings the Union, or unauthorizedly transferrfiTg or receiving shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings those duly authorized to make such orders during time the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of by the following: <a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ following offenses, members shall be penalized up to the charges At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such suspension from the rights and privileges of membership case, the Appeals Committee shall not make Us own fihd- for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: witnesses. . (ai Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent ings as to the. weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ erty of the value under $50.00; evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts ofi law but may receive all relevant mended. (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ testimoivy. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Com­ tions required therefor; proper defense. '4n the eveiit Wfe TTial Committee fails mittee- should have been disqualified, or Ibl' that- the ac^' (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official bensath r ouoriim.' ft shall adjouim until a qtiorum does eused was hot adequately informed of the detaUs of the' Union proceeding, or bringing the Unioh into disrepute •xist. ' •Charged foliensey whMb cewIted:lU hii aht'^iivibg* tieeii by hondiict not provided for elsewhere'ih-fiii^ A^cle; • ; '--Si I �SEAFARERS LOG Supplementary—Page Seven (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected holder thereof, is set forth In this ConstituHon, aU refer­ those duly authorised to make such orders at any time. therewith may fie issued and take effect only after ap­ ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shaU be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly Section 4. Upon proof of -the commission of any of the proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping acting in such office or job. following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a rules duly issued shall be deemed to be Union policy. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may line of $50.00: (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons make special exceptions or rules for any company or to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year In vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by which elected officials and other elected job-holders are or pay-offs; required to assume office. The first election year shall be (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ a contract or not. deemed to be 1954. ARTICLE XXIII tives at pay-off; Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif- amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in icaily provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes discharging their duties; the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, asPort shall be six members. (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port amended up through August 1951. (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; Section 9, The term, "member in good standing," shaU shall be seven members. (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to be a majority of those eligible to attend. Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ cated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of standing. Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean those duly elected or appointed thereto. tive of the Union. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. requirements are met. ARTICLE XXVII Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be ARTICLE XXIV AMENDMENTS deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights MEETINGS This Constitution shall be amended In the following to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. manner: Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular this Constitution. If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues following night. In the event a quorum is not present at stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of ^he pertinent port shall post­ membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ members, officials and job holders. pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by ARTICLE XVII ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote PUBLICATIONS of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ of any future regular meeting. papers. magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed such manner as may be determined, from time to time, only at the direction of the Port Agent. No special meet­ of six members, two from each Department and shall be by a majority vote of the membership. ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. elected in accordance with such rules as are established and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act ARTICLE XVIU on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Commit­ least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. BONDS tee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, ARTICLE XXV otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ AGENTS' CONFERENCE on the amendment together with any proposed changes quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agents' or substitutions or recommendations, and the reasons for may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted of the membership. of a majority vote of the menibership, additional Agents' to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. If a ARTICLE XIX Conferences during the year. The time and place of each majority vote of the membership approves the amendment EXPENDITURES such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret to expenditures to be made or expenses to be incurred majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when Article XIII, Section 3-B through Section 5. The amend­ In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in such emergency exists. ment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within prepare reports and i-ecommendations on any part of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. ticle XI of this Constitution. such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union ballots east, the amendment shall become effective im­ apply to the routine accounting and administrative*pro­ policy, until modified or othenvise altered by a majority mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned vote of the membership provided such recommendation Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu­ has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ tion. amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately sede. to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles ARTICLE XXVI notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ X and XI. DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ment. ARTICLE XX RELATING THERETO ARTICLE XXVIII INCOME Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this .\rticle ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ illness or condition preventing the affected person from to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations tributions. loans, interest, dividends, as well as income carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence derived from any other legitimate business operation or from the United States; or suspension from office or and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to other legitimate source. membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. operations and activities conducted in accordance with this liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent. It shall be the duty of the member to demand such re­ one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and ceipt. be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ time during which the circumstances exist. and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in vided that: Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) The ballot must be secret. herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, jority of the valid ballots cast. and shall include failure to perform the functions of any the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ permit systems, reinstatement proeedures, and any other tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect be calculated accordingly. the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions ARTICLE XXI official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This hereof. PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For cluding those with regard to admission into membership, provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser that purpose of this section, the term "regularly scheduled in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder membership. By majority vote of the membership, the shall refer to a meeting or meetings during the time and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident period within which a vote must be taken in accordance accordance with the provisions hereof. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ with; Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ (a) The Constitution tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this Con­ (b) Union policy, and others elected as a result of the balloting held by this stitution: (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of (c> Custom and usage of the Union Union during November and December of 1952, shall be the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation In the indicated priority. deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights and hot forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term, functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said over members, or be termed a tnember. "majority vote of the membership." shall refer to the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They ARTICLE XXII majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any shall held office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration • FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES meeting of the Port, rCgiilar or speclaL date of the termik of office set forth herein. The terms of 'Section 1. The forniulatidn of shipiping rules shall iiot . Section '5. The term, "membership action" shall mean Article .Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of be deemed part of any Vbutine'administrative task; Ship- ^ the same as the term-"inajority vote of the membership." Offidals, Port Agents, and Patrolmtn, shall take effect the ping rql.^ governing, the details of the- assignments of Section thp title of-any oCftee° or Job; OP lho«' 'Jlrsl election year. ' T I •M "4 ••j: I •§\ �SnpplementaiT—Paf* Elflii SEAFARERS LOG V'- SUMMARY of ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: natel'the name of the union and defines its general powers. A nTi/"i c II Aff'l' 1* ^ Provides for affiliation of the AtARTICLc 11—AUlliatlOn: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV—Reinstatement: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- statement of dismissed members. ARTICLE V—Dues and Initiation Fee: Sing^^du^es schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ARTICLE Vll-System of Organization; SlTpanments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. ADTI/^I C \/lll Designates the following as elecAKIIVMLC Yin V^lllCerS: tive officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men ARTICLE IX-Other Elective Jobs:r„7,L'?rmtldltgates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. ARTICLE X-Duties of Elective Officers: dul^ ol the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides procedure for filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XII—Qualificafions for Elecfive Office: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. Describes procedure for nomi­ nation to office—^Provides for election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himself to office. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for election of Polls Committees to conduct elections and of a district-wide Tallying Committee, including members from New YOTk, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results^ets forth manner for installation of officers. ARTICLE Xlll-Elecfions: CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XlV-Olher Elections: election ^of meeting chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. ARTICLE XV-Trials and Appeals.member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the membership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. ARTICLE XVII-Publications: right to authorize the pub­ lication of a newspaper and other literature. ADTI/"IC VV/III Provides for bonding of officers AKI IL.LC AVIII DOnOS: and employes oLthe Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE XIX-Txpenditures: ship shall determine poli­ cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ADTI/^I E VV Defines the Union's sources of inAKI IL.LC AA income: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives member­ ship power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. ARTICLE XXI-Degrees of Membership: rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. ADTincVVIII Provides that the quorum for ARI ILLt AAIII L^UOrumS: ^ special meeting of any port shall be six members and the quorum fot a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ABTi/"ic vvi\/ Sets the time and date for ARML-Lb AAIV MGGlingS: regular meetings at 7 PM on every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-AgenT'$ Conference: ence of Port Agents to be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnitions: frequently in the language of the Constitution. ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenrs • amendment of the Qon* stitution by the membership. ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition ClauietSinrfe^ o? practices and procedures to regulation by proposed Constitution. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 January 4, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PREPARED IN MANPOWER CRISIS CARIB QUEEN BEGINS MSTS TRIAL VOYAGE EX-‘FINK’ SCHOOL TO BE PARK MANPOWER CRISIS FINDS SIU READY; ‘RESERVES’ ON CALL INS. CO’S EYE WELFARE $ NY, OUTPORTS ELECT 14-MAN TALLY BODY 2ND LARGEST SHIP SOUGHT BY SIU CO. BOOM TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT 1957 REPAIR 2 CRIPPLED SIU SHIPS PAN ATLANTIC SEELS BIDS FOR C-2 ‘LIFT-ON’ SHIPS SEE MD. KEY ARENA IN ‘RIGHT’ LAW TEST METRO GETS ONE T-2 OF SIX SOLD BY US IT HAPPENED IN 1956 SUMMARY OF SIU CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/04/1957 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. XIX, No. 1  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log